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Topics in this EditionUpcoming ProgramsAnnouncementsResources & ServicesVolunteer OpportunitiesContact Us
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Holiday HoursBoth senior centers will be closed on Monday, January 2, in observance of the New Year Holiday.
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Support GroupsSupport groups are a space to meet with other caregivers to share experiences, learn new skills, and get answers to questions about dementia and other long-term disabilities. Zoom Only Support GroupHillsborough Support GroupChapel Hill Support Group- Contact Kendall Kopchick to join - kkopchick@orangecountync.gov or 919-245-4278.
- 1st & 3rd Fridays: January 13 & 27 at 10:30 am at Seymour
- Shifted from our usual 2nd and 4th Fridays to avoid holiday conflicts
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Dementia Basics: What Can We Expect?This four-part 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. Location: Chapel Hill Public Library.- Thursday, January 5 - Session 1: Brain Health, 10am-12pm
- Thursday, January 12 - Session 2: Types & Stages of Dementia, 10am-12pm
- Thursday, January 19 - Session 3: Communication, 10am-12pm
- Thursday, January 26 - Session 4: Preparing for the Journey Ahead, 10am-12pm
The series is designed to be taken all together, but you are welcome to register for individual sessions. Register by Monday, January 2 via phone or email: agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov; 919-968-2087.
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AARP Driver SafetyLearn research-based safety strategies to help keep you safe while on the road. After taking the course, you may be eligible for a multi-year discount on your car insurance! Cost of class for AARP members is $20 and for non-members it is $25. Min: 5/Max: 26
Date: Fri, Jan 6; Time: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Seymour; Phone 919-968-2070
Code: 324245-03; Register by: Fri, Dec 30; Fee: $20.00
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Investing Talk – Health Care and RetirementJoin Cynda Beauchamp, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, as she addresses what steps investors should take to prepare for health care costs to help ensure their retirement savings stay healthy.
Date: Tue, Jan 10; Time: 10 – 11 am
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Code: 254064-01; Register by: Tue, Jan 3; Fee: FREE
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TED Talks at SeymourBy special request we've rescheduled - "Don't call people out - call them in". Join us to watch and discuss activist Loretta Ross who discusses “call-out” culture - public shaming on social media and in real life, of people who may have done wrong. Ross shows us how to start productive conversations and help challenge wrongdoing while creating space for growth and forgiveness. Max 30
Date: Tue, Jan 10; Time: 1 – 2 pm
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Code: 353020-30; Register by: Thu, Jan 5; Fee: FREE
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New to Medicare?
Join our Welcome to Medicare ClassIf you’re turning 65 soon, you’re probably being bombarded by mailings about Medicare. This free class will provide valuable information whether you’re retiring soon, already retired or continuing to work. You’ll learn how and when to enroll, potential penalties for late enrollment, Medicare’s costs, benefits and options.
Tuesday, January 10, 6 - 7:30 pm
Online class using ZOOM
Register at www.orangecountync.gov/Medicare101_jan
Wednesday, January 18, 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Orange County Public Library
137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough NC
Register by calling 919-245-2015
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Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.Join us for our annual celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Refreshments will be served following the program. Co-sponsored by the Orange County NC Chapter NCCU Alumni Association. Min: 15/ Max: 55
Date: Fri, Jan 13; Time: 10:30 am
Location: Passmore Hybrid; Phone: 919-245-2015
Code: 213003-01, 02; Register by: Fri, Jan 6; Fee: FREE
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Remembering MLK:
A Day of Service at SeymourCalling all Seymour participants!! MLK wants you!! Come out and give a little of your time beautifying our center in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! It will be fun to work side by side with your peers. Get your jeans, t-shirts and running shoes out for a few hours and help us clean and groom our center. Thank you for your support.
Date: Mon, Jan 16; Time: 8 am – 12 noon
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Code: 353001-01; Register by: Mon, Jan 9; Fee: FREE
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NC Brain Health Registry: Be in the KnowAre you worried about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? Learn about modifiable risk factors – ways to lower your risk today – and how to get involved in brain health research for those who are interested. Be in the know! Presented by Duke University staff.
Date: Wed, Jan 18; Time: 10 am
Location: Seymour Hybrid; Phone: 919-968-2070
Code: 342201-01; Register by: Thu, Jan. 12; Fee: FREE
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SAVE THE DATE:
8:30 am - 1:00 pm, Friday, March 10, 2023 – WORKING AND VOLUNTEERING AFTER RETIREMENT Workshop.
Durham Technical Community College, Hillsborough / Orange County Campus.
Watch for more details here or call 919-616-8778.
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Applications for Weaver's Grove
Open January 3 - 7, 2023!We are excited to announce that Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC will break ground on Weaver’s Grove this spring! This is Orange Habitat’s biggest project to date and we can’t wait to meet the applicants that will be the first to purchase these new properties. Visit our capital campaign website to learn more i about the work Orange Habitat has done to prepare for the project. The application process takes several months to complete. In order to line up with the construction schedule, our application will be available online January 3 - 17, 2023.Visit Habitat for Humanity Orange County NC to learn more and apply.
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CASA's Newest Orange County Community Accepting Leasing ApplicationsCASA, working with Norco Property Management have opened the leasing process for Perry Place located along Merritt Mill Road.
Perry Place straddles the town border with Chapel Hill and will contain 48 1- and 2-bedroom apartments (24 in Carrboro and 24 in Chapel Hill) serving individuals earning less than 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Rental subsidies will be accepted for all units, and a portion of the apartments will be reserved for people living with disabilities.
Applications will be available beginning Wednesday, December 7.
Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, December 14 at 9:00AM.
Please note the following details as they apply to the leasing process: - Applications can be downloaded at www.casanc.org/perry-place/
- Applications may also be requested by email; to have an application emailed, please call 919-754-9960
- Completed applications must be submitted to Norco via email to: cparker@norcomanagement.com, mailed to: PO Box 15025, Wilmington, NC 28408 or faxed to: 910-782-8058
- Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis
- Submission of a completed application does not guarantee that the application will be approved
Direct all inquiries about the application process to Norco at 910-791-3354.
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Don’t Like Your Medicare Plan?
You May Be Able to ChangeIf you missed Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, or if you have had second thoughts, you may still be able to change. For those with a Part C Medicare Advantage Plan, you can change to another Advantage Plan or return to Original Medicare one time between January 1 and March 31. (Aren’t sure whether you have an Advantage Plan? Check your insurance card. If it says “PPO” or “HMO” anywhere on the card, you do!)
Make an appointment to meet with a certified counselor from the NC Department of Insurance. Appointments available by Zoom video chat and in-person at the Seymour and Passmore Centers. Schedule online at www.orangecountync.gov/Medicare or call 919-245-4274.
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Get Ready to File Your 2022 Income Tax ReturnThe Orange County VITA Program will again be offering income tax return preparation services at no charge to those with low and moderate incomes, beginning in February. Details will be posted after January 15th at www.orangecounync.gov/vita or by phone at 919-245-4242. Now is the time to start gathering your tax documents. In addition to last year’s tax return, you’ll want to watch for W-2 forms from employers, 1099 forms from banks, social security, pensions, and investment accounts, and 1095-A forms if you had ACA/Obamacare insurance. Typically, forms start arriving by mail or are available online toward the end of January.
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Medicare Covers Preventive Services at NO Charge to YouMedicare Part B and Medicare Advantage Plans all cover a large number of preventive services with no co-pays or deductibles. These include:- Annual Wellness Visit (Note: this is not a full Annual Physical Exam but instead is designed to check your health status and identify important tests or services that are important for maintaining your health)
- Bone Mass Measurement
- Screening Mammogram
- Screening Colonoscopy
- Cardiovascular Screening
- Immunizations – Flu, Covid 19, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis B
- And More
Check out the complete list.
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The OCDOA Wellness Program is hiring!- Registered Nurses for the Fit Feet Program - Foot Care Clinic
- Yoga instructor (Early Afternoon)
- Line Dance instructor (Evening Hours)
- High Intensity Exercise instructor (Evening Hours)
Please spread the word and contact Latonya Brown by email – lbrown@orangecountync.gov |
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Affordable Connectivity ProgramThe Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575.
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Aging Transitions ServicesTalk to trained staff about any aging-related issue. Call the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087 or email Aging Services. We try to find answers to your age-related questions and link you to the services that you need. Helpline hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Chinese & Spanish Language Helpline
Call 919-245-4275 to speak to our staff in Mandarin.
Call 919-245-2010 to leave a message in Spanish.
Aging Transitions, Senior Center programming and Volunteer Connect 55+ staff are available to meet individually by appointment, phone, or email. For more information call the Passmore Center at 919-245-2015, Seymour Center at 919-968-2070, or the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087.
Caregiver SupportsSupport groups, educational programs, Memory Café, and Care Partner Collaborative; gather and stay connected with us online or in-person, depending on the program. For upcoming programs download our Current Caregiver Programming flyer. For more caregiver resources, sign up for the monthly Community News for Caregivers e-newsletter.
Do You Need Help Finding Transportation?
The Transportation Specialist provides information on transportation, travel training, the volunteer driver program, and advocacy.
Call the Transportation Help Line: 919-717-1853 (Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm).
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Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA)The EHA was created to help Orange County residents with low incomes prevent eviction and homelessness and secure and maintain stable housing. Assistance is available to households in Orange County that: - Earn no more than 30% of the area median income
- Have an urgent need for housing assistance that is related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and
- Do not have adequate resources to cover the cost of their housing need.
Rent, mortgage and utility payments, security deposits, application fees and other emergency housing-related expenses are eligible for reimbursement.
To learn more or to apply, call the Orange County Housing Helpline at 919-245-2655 or visit Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) Program
The program is funded by Orange County and the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, along with state and federal funding.
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Financial Assistance for Housing PaymentsThe NC Homeowner Financial Assistance Fund is now accepting applications from North Carolina homeowners whose finances were impacted by the pandemic and who need assistance with housing-related expenses.
Homeowners can learn more and apply for help by calling 1-855-MY-NCHAF (1-855-696-2423) or by visiting NCHomeownerAssistance.gov.
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In Need of Incontinence Supplies?Thanks to generous donations, the Department on Aging has a supply of incontinence supplies including: Bed pads, pull up briefs, adult diapers, wipes, and adult booster pads. If you are in need of any of these supplies, we may be able to provide you with up to one pack per month (depending on availability of the items requested). Contact the Aging Helpline (919-968-2087 or agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov) to request supplies.
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Looking for a Job? We Can Help You Succeed!
Looking for a job today is challenging. You need to know what employers, hiring managers and human resource professionals are seeking in candidates.
We can help you succeed. We'll help you to develop a job search plan, compelling resume and cover letter. We'll show you how to network effectively, give you information about job seeker groups, guide you on how to answer interview questions including salary, and more. Enclosed is a list of job search subjects that we discuss in our Job Search Workshops as well as in individual meetings.
If you have questions or want more information, contact Mike Komives, by phone or text at 919-616-8778, or email: skomives@orangecountync.gov
Learn more at: www.orangecountync.gov/MatureJobSeekers
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Low Income Household
Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program that will help eligible households and families afford water and wastewater services, providing a one-time payment for eligible low-income households paid directly to the utility company. LIHWAP runs through September 2023 or until the funds are exhausted. Apply online at www.epass.nc.gov or call/visit your local County Department of Social Services. Learn more download the LIHWAP flier.
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Senior Center Fee Payment and Financial AssistanceThe Orange County Senior Centers strive to be accessible and welcoming to all seniors. If you want to participate in senior center fee-based activities and are unable, or unwilling, to pay a required fee, you may still participate.
Furthermore, a selection of free activities and programs are available to seniors age 55 and over. Read more.
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Technology Classes: Available Through the Seymour Tech Center
Seymour Tech offers FREE classes for older adults around personal computer, tablet, and smart phone use. See the full list of upcoming programs here and contact Mike Gilliom with questions.
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Would you like to share your skills and gifts with older adults in Orange County? To volunteer, please contact Orange County Department on Aging's Volunteer Connect 55+ (VC 55+) Volunteer Coordinator, Allie Burress by phone at 919-245-4241 or email aburress@orangecountync.gov.
For more information about ways to help during COVID, please visit:
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103 Meadowlands Dr. (PO Box 8181)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: 919-245-2015
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
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2551 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone:919-968-2070
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 9 pm
Friday - Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm |
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