Welcome to OCDOA Upcoming Programs, our monthly e-news blast featuring select events and classes for the coming month. Programs are listed chronologically by event date from earliest to latest. To avoid missing registration deadlines, be sure to note the "register by" dates. We can't wait to see you!
To Register:
- Call the center of your choice (unless otherwise indicated in the program description)
- Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough; (919) 245-2015
- Seymour Center 2551 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill; (919) 968-2070
- Register online at www.orangecountync.gov/OnlineRegistration
Oct 1
Plant Sale - Fundraiser
The Passmore gardeners will be selling plants from their beautiful garden. The plant sale will take place in the parking lot in front of the SportsPlex. Please park in designated spaces to ensure social distancing. *Sponsored by the Friends of the Jerry M Passmore Center and all proceeds supports the senior center. Master Gardener: Patty Meehan
Date: Fri, Oct 1 Time: 8 am – 1 pm Location: Passmore Outdoor
Register by: Not Required Activity # 223034-01 Fee: FREE
Oct 5
Dementia – Let's Talk About It
Join OCDoA’s dementia care specialists for an ONLINE conversation around topics related to dementia education, living with cognitive change, and being a dementia caregiver. We will provide 15-30 minutes of education at the start of the hour, and the remaining time will be spent in conversation, Q&A, and resource-sharing around the day’s topic. You may register for one or multiple sessions.
Date: October 5
Time: 10:15 am
Topic: What is Dementia?
Location: Seymour Register: Email Marie Dagger or call 919-245-4279 Fee: FREE
Creative Crafts with Helen
Creative Crafts will meet weekly. Projects will be easy to learn and fun to design. Classes will be held on Tuesdays at Seymour from 1 – 3 pm. There will be a $5 material fee for each class. Please select and pay material fee for any or all classes on or by Tue, Aug 31. Min 4/Max 8. Instructor: Helen Frederick. Class/Activity: Clay Jewelry Charm (11), Mosaic Wall Decor (12), Autumn Fashion Necklace Set (13), Crayon Designed Canvas Bag (14)
Date: Tue, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 1 – 3 pm Location: Seymour
Register by: Tue, Sep 28, Oct 5, 12, 19 Activity # 354018 Fee: $5
Oct 6
The 55+ Brain is More Creative!
Recent neuroscience research has discovered a handful of biological changes that occur around the age 55 that naturally bring our brains to a more creative state. This 90 minute workshop will share the research and offer useful tips and practices to help you get the most out of these changes. The workshop will be fast paced, with creative exercises throughout. Instructor: Carl Nordgren. Min 10
Date: Wed, Oct 6 Time: 10 am – 12 noon Location: Seymour
Register: by Wed, Sep 29 Activity #343092-01 Fee: FREE
Consumer Reports: Medical Harm Workshop
The workshop will provide you with tips on how to protect yourself from medical harm while being treated at a hospital, a doctor’s office, or an outpatient medical center through a series of activities. Its aim is to help you be a more informed healthcare consumer. Instructor: Russ Wiener. Min 4/ Max 6
Date: Wed, Oct 6 Time: 1:30 – 3 pm Location: Seymour
Register: by Wed, Sep 29 Activity # 354082-10 Fee: FREE
Oct 7
Air Dry Clay Mask
Looking for something fun, expressive that is tailor made and hand-built? Come and experience clay design with International Artist and Sculptor, Susan Adler George. She will show you creative techniques as you make your one of kind decorative conversation piece. No prior skills needed! Bring a small square box to transport your mask upon completion. Tools, clay and other materials provided. Min: 4/ Max: 6.
Date: Thu, Oct 7 Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm Location: Seymour
Register by: Thu, Sep 30 Activity # 344096-01 Fee: $10
Dementia Basics – What Can We Expect?
This four-part series is designed to provide basic information about dementia to individuals with memory concerns, caregivers, family members, friends, and interested community members. Each week will focus on a different topic related to dementia. The series is designed to be taken all together, but you are welcome to register for individual sessions. .
- Session 1: Brain Health
Thurs, Oct 7, 10 am-12 pm (350002-10) - Session 2: Types & Stages of Dementia
Thurs, Oct 14, 10 am-12 pm (350002-10) - Session 3: Communication
Thurs, Oct 21, 10 am-12 pm (350002-10) - Session 4: Preparing for the Journey Ahead
Thurs, Oct 28, 10 am-12 pm (350002-10)
Location: Seymour Register: Email Marie Dagger or call 919-245-4279 Fee: FREE
Creative Crafts with Helen
Creative Crafts with Helen Frederick will offer weekly creaft projects that will be easy to learn and fun to design. There will be a $5 material fee for each class. Min: 4/Max: 8. Class/Activity: Mosaic Wall Decor (06), Autumn Fashion Necklace Set (07), Crayon Designed Canvas Bag (08), Stretch Bracelet with Charms (09).
Date: Thu, Oct 7,14, 21, 28; Time: 1 – 3 pm Location: Passmore
Register: Thu, Sep 30; Oct 7, 16, 21, Activity # 254034-01, 13 Fee: $5
Oct 11
Pottery Beginning/ Intermediate
Each class begins with a 40 minute demonstration. This includes surface decorating techniques, slab and coil building and wheel throwing. The remaining class time is focused on student's projects. Open studio time and firing are included in the class fee. Class Min: 4/Max: 8 Instructors: Pip Merrick
Date: Session I: Mon, Oct 11 – Nov 1 Time: 12:30 – 2:30 PM Location: Passmore
Register: Mon, Oct 4; Nov 1 Activity # 254018-10, 11 Fee: $75
Oct 12
Acrylic Painting Beginners
Join artist Dan Eubanks and learn the basics of painting with acrylics. Instruction will include color application and blending, as well as, working with the back, middle, and foreground of your painting. You don’t need to be able to draw to learn how to paint and create beautiful artwork. Contact the front desk at 919-245-2015 for a list of supplies. Min: 4/Max: 8
Date: Session II: Tue, Oct 12 – Nov 2 Time: 2 – 3:30 pm Location: Passmore
Register: by Tue, Sep 7; Oct 5; Nov 2 Activity # 254008-09, 10, 11 Fee: $40
Night Out With Mebanesville
Known for their distinct Americana genre, Mebanesville will take you on a musical journey through song and story telling. Discover all that transpired when worlds first collided on Oct 12, 1492, when Christopher Columbus first made landfall in the Caribbean. We will serve a tailgate dinner followed by an inside performance. Registration is required. Min:15/Max: 25
Date: Tue, Oct 12 Time: 5 pm – 7 pm Location: Passmore
Register: Tue, Oct 5 Activity # 243079-01 Fee: FREE
Oct 13
Pottery Beginning/ Intermediate
This class is for the beginner and the more experienced potter. Each class begins with a 40 minute demonstration. This includes surface decorating techniques, slab and coil building and wheel throwing. The remaining class time is focused on student's projects. Open studio time and firing are included in the class fee. Min: 4/Max: 8. Instructor: Russell Knop
Date: Session II: Wed, Oct 13 – Nov 3 Time: 12:30 – 2:30 pm Location: Passmore
Register: Wed, Sep 8; Sep 29; Nov 5 Activity # 254030-09, 10, 11 Fee: $75
Oct 14
Fall Charcuterie Board
A fall twist on the trending charcuterie board! Charcuterie, a french tradition of assembling an assortment of meats, cheeses, crackers, nuts, chocolates, and breads is now a popular food trend outside of France. Join us to create your own Fall Charcuterie box as we incorporate "fall flavors". Min: 5/ Max: 8.
Date: Thu, Oct 14 Time: 2 pm Location: Seymour
Register by: Thu, Oct 7 Activity # 343093-01 Fee: $10
Oct 18
Medicare Mythbusters!Confused about all the Medicare commercials and advertisements? Join us to sort out what's true and what's just marketing as we head into Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (October 15-December 7). Free presentation by the Orange County Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), a service of the NC Department of Insurance in partnership with the Orange County Department on Aging.
Date: Mon, Oct 18
Time: 1 - 2 pm
Location: PassmoreRegister: Call 919-245-2015 Fee: FREE Art Exhibit Our featured artist, Dan Eubanks graduated from NC Central Univ with a degree in Fine Art and also Visual Communication. After serving Orange County for 22 years as a Deputy with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, he committed himself to his first love - painting. He currently teaches acrylic painting at The Passmore Center.Date: Mon, Oct 18 – Nov 29 Time: 3 pm Location: Passmore Registration: by Appointment Activity # 253002-03 Fee: FREE Oct 19
Dementia – Let's Talk About It
Join OCDoA’s dementia care specialists for an ONLINE conversation around topics related to dementia education, living with cognitive change, and being a dementia caregiver. We will provide 15-30 minutes of education at the start of the hour, and the remaining time will be spent in conversation, Q&A, and resource-sharing around the day’s topic. You may register for one or multiple sessions.
Date: October 19
Time: 10:15 am
Topic: Younger Onset Dementia
Location: Seymour Register: Email Marie Dagger or call 919-245-4279 Fee: FREE
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Theirs was the love affair of the century. First cousins who married in their prime and had nine children. However, jealous of her role as monarch, is Albert attempting to make himself co-ruler of Britain? The love story came to an end with Prince Albert's unexpected death, and Victoria will spend the remainder of her life mourning for her German prince. Presenter, Andrew O'Brien. Min: 15/ Max: 25
Date: Tue, Oct 19 Time: 10:30 am – 12 noon Location: Passmore
Register: Tue, Oct 5 Activity # 244076-01 Fee: FREE
Chinese Brush Painting
This is a traditional art form showing the beauty of nature’s simplicity and complexity through ink and color. Students will learn to paint flowers, birds, landscapes and animals with individualized help. Both beginners and experienced artists welcome. Min: 4/ Max: 4. Instructor: Jinxiu Zhao
Date: Tue, Oct 19 – Nov 23 Time: 2 – 4 pm Location: Seymour
Register by: Tue, Oct 12 Activity # 354007-07 Fee: $120.00
Oct 20
Medicare Mythbusters!Confused about all the Medicare commercials and advertisements? Join us to sort out what's true and what's just marketing as we head into Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (October 15-December 7). Free presentation by the Orange County Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), a service of the NC Department of Insurance in partnership with the Orange County Department on Aging.
Date: Wed, Oct 20
Time: 1 - 2 pm
Location: Seymour Register: Call 919-968-2070 Fee: FREE
Digital Privacy: Encrypting and Phishing Protect your online data by learning how to recognize illegitimate activities and edit and update settings on mobile applications and social media platforms. Min: 4/ Max: 6 Instructor: Russ WienerDate: Wed, Oct 20 Time: 1:30 - 3 pm Location: Seymour Register: by Wed, Oct 13 Activity # 354082-12 Fee: FREE
Beatles Mania Remember 1964, when the Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show? These attractive young men with mop-top haircuts became the new rock sensation. “Beatlemania” was born as the girls reacted by screaming and swooning over the foursome. Come enjoy Paula C Snyder, vocalist/guitarist, as she performs some of her Beatles favorites. Min:15/Max: 25Date: Wed, Oct 20 Time: 3 – 4 pm Location: Seymour Outdoor Register: by Wed, Oct 13, call 919-968-2070 Activity # 343094-01 Fee: FREE
Oct 21
Watercolor Advanced This is an advanced level class and the instructor determines admission based on skill. Contact the center for additional information. Instructor: Luna Ray. Class Max: 10Date: Session II: Thu, Oct 21 – Nov 1 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm Location: Passmore Register: by Thu, Sep 2, Oct 7 Activity # 254010-09, 10 Fee: $40Oct 27
Craft Affair (For Mandarin Speakers) A special time set aside for everyone who understands Mandarin, this creative event will offer social time in a safe space while enjoying hands-on time activities. You’ll learn to make beautiful crafts, chate with friends and enjoy what you create. Min: 5 / Max: 12 Instructor/Leader: Hong ZhouDate: Wed, Oct 27 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am Location: Seymour Register: by Wed, Oct 20 Activity # 310052-01 Fee: FREE
Halloween Bingo Join us for an afternoon of fun, prizes, and Halloween surprises. Feel free to wear your favorite costume or just come in your favorite fall colors. Min: 10/Max: 25.
Date: Wed, Oct 27 Time; 2 – 3 pm Location: PassmoreRegistration: Wed, Oct 20 Activity # 243005-01 Fee: FREENov 4
Autumn Social Enjoy a performance from cellist, Nathan Spear, while enjoying autumn treats and socializing with friends. You will hear a variety of sounds from classical, folk, fiddle, and much more!Date: Wed, Nov 4 Time: 2 – 3 pm Location: PassmoreRegister: Thu, Oct 28 Activity # 243084-01 Fee: FREEThe Trophy Husbands Piano player, Micheal Debartolo and writer, Marty Fitzpatrick explore the world of older men in this story time musical review of American popular culture. Canada will be discussed, so your expectations may vary. Min: 15/Max: 25Date: Thu, Nov 4 Time: 4 – 5 pm Location: Passmore Register: Thu, Oct 28 Activity # 243085-01 Fee: FREE
Nov 5
Movie Night Under the StarsWatch a movie outdoors at the Seymour Center from the comfort of your car or from a folding chair you've brought along. Light refreshments will be served. This will be a family-friendly movie event, co-sponsored by Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation.Date: Fri, Nov 5 Time: 6:15 pm Location: Seymour Outdoor Register: by Fri, Oct 29 Activity # 313073-01 Fee: FREE
Nov 6
Nature and The Arts Workshop Join local artist & educator Gideon Young on the gorgeous outdoor patio of the Seymour Center for an in-person workshop celebrating Nature and the Arts. Be prepared to employ your senses of sight, smell, touch, and sound as we sketch small pictures, listen to music, create percussion, write short poems, and examine details of the natural world! No experience necessary! Min: 5/Max: 25Date: Sat, Nov 6 Time: 4 – 5:15 pm Location: Seymour Outdoor Register: by Sat, Oct 30, call 919-968-2070 Activity # 3433092-01 Fee: FREE
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