Mar 1

Oil Painting – Beginning
Class provides an in depth understanding and control of oil paint. Includes sketching, personal style development, and canvas layout/preparation. Instruction concludes with helping each class member interpret and paint a subject that interests them. Instructor: Mike Stanley. Min: 5/Max: 10.

Date: Wed, Mar 1 – Apr 5; Time: 3 – 5 pm 
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 254014-03; Register by: Wed, Feb 22; Fee: $60.00

Brain Health Academy
 A six-week educational program on achieving a healthy lifestyle and overall brain health. Experts will share practical information and up-to-date research at each of the following session:

• Mar 1: Keynote Address and Program Introduction
• Mar 8: Eating Well to Fuel Spectacular Brain Cells
• Mar 15: Pumping Your Brain for a Powerful Performance
• Mar 22: Managing Life’s Transitions through Mindfulness
• Mar 29: Novel Learning to Maximize Your Neural Network: 
• Wed, Oct 30: 
  • Healthy Hearing for Optimal Brain Connection
  • The Ins and Outs of Mastering Medication Management

Date: Wednesdays, Mar 1 – Apr 5; Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fee: FREE; Location: Seymour Center (in-person & virtual)
Space is Limited. Register by: Wed., Feb. 22 and each Wed. thereafter prior to the next class. 

Mar 2

Peace Education Program
This dynamic 10-week series is designed to explore our inner resources, innate tools for living such as inner strength, choice, self-awareness, appreciation, clarity, understanding, dignity, contentment, hope - and the possibility of personal peace. Not political or religious, the program is a chance to spend an hour enjoying who we are. Videos and discussion. 

Date: Thu, Mar 2 - May 4; Time: 1 – 2 pm 
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 244082-03; Registration: Not Required; Fee: FREE     

Mar 5

Women's History Month: We Bad to the Bone
This year's theme for Women's History Month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” Look forward to a relaxing Sunday afternoon as True Dreams Productions bring to the stage iconic legends, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross to tell our stories through song. You'll leave inspired and knowing...We Bad to the Bone! Light refreshments after show.

Date: Sun, Mar 5; Time: 3 pm 
Location: Seymour Hybrid; Phone: 919-968-2070 
Activity Code: 313257-01; Register by: Mon, Feb 27; Fee: FREE

Mar 6

Chinese Cinema (For Mandarin-Speakers) 
How about enjoying a popular Chinese movie in the cozy Seymour Theater? Participants may need to understand Chinese to fully appreciate the movie. 

Date: Mon, Mar 6; Apr 3; May 1, Time: 9 – 11:30 am
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-245-4275  
Activity Code: 353042-17; Registration: Not Required; Fee: FREE

Download and share the Chinese Cinema Flyer (English/Chinese).

Caregiver Education Series: Downsizing
Sarah from Caring Transitions will discuss how to downsize your home to prepare to age-in-place or move to a better fitting location.

Date: Mon, Mar 6; Time: 1 – 2 pm 
Fee: FREE; Location: Seymour Center 
Register by: Thu, Mar 2; Contact: Kendall Kopchick at 919-245-4278 or kkopchick@Orangecountync.gov) to register

Mar 7

Ukulele Lessons – Beginning 
The Ukulele is easy to learn and fun to play. Mickey Reed is the self-proclaimed Ukulele Lady of NC and has launched over 500 people up and down the East Coast in the ukulele playing. You will learn simple chords and well known sing-a-long songs. If you need a Ukulele please contact the instructor at mickeyreed@icloud.com. No music reading skills are required. Min: 3/Max: 7.

Date: Tue, Mar 7 – 28; Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am 
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 214035-03; Register by: Tue, Feb 28; $50.00

Song Swap
Bring your favorite songs and/or your acoustic instruments, and let’s make some music! Folk, blues, old time, bluegrass, or original songs – whatever suits your mood or your style, all are welcome. For more information, please email group leaders, Ralph Besser at ralphabesser@gmail.com for 1^st Tuesday meetings or Alice Taylor, Atao47@gmail.com for 3rd Tuesday meetings. Min: 4/Max: 8.

Date: Tue, Mar 7, 21; Apr 4, 18; May 2, 16; Time: 4 – 5:30 pm
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070 
Activity Code: 353017-08; Registration: Not Required; Fee: FREE

Mar 8

Spring Soap Making
Spring into Spring with Toni Shaw as she teaches how to make soaps to help decorate your home. Min: 5/Max: 10.

Date: Wed, Mar 8; Time: 10 – 11 am
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 244055-03; Register by: Wed, Mar 1; Fee: $5.00

Mar 9

Death Doula Town Hall
The end-of-life process can be filled with many unknowns and uncertainties. Death Doulas have become a much needed resource as they provide emotional, physical, spiritual, and practical support. Join our expert End-of-Life Doulas for a town hall discussion on the different facets of what they do and how you can access the support. Program Hosted by the End of Life Choices Senior Resource Team. Min: 15/Max: 84.

Date: Thu, Mar 9; Time: 4 – 6 pm 
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070 
Activity Code: 313000-02; Register by: Tue, Mar 7; Fee: FREE

Mar 10

Needle Felting 101
Come create an adorable felted figurine using a process of combining and compressing loose natural fibers. Needle Felting is a simple process of physically tangling colorful vibrant wool using special needles. It's easy and fun!

Date: Fri, Mar 10; Time: 1 – 3 pm 
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070 
Activity Code: 322499-1; Register by: Mon, Mar 6; Fee: $5.00

Observational Sketching
This class will introduce you to observational sketching. The Class will be a combination of drawing by observation and journaling. Instructor: Tom Dunne.

Date: Fri, Mar 10 – 31; Time: 1 – 2 pm 
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 224060-03; Register by: Fri Mar 3; Fee: $40.00

Mar 11

Techniques, Impact and Composition (TIC)
A great introduction to photography. Here is an opportunity to grasp the basic concepts if you are just getting started or a time to refresh your memory. Class will be led in hybrid model by a Camera Club instructor. A link will be provided a week or a few days prior to class. Min: 10/Max: 25.

Date: Sat, Mar 11; Time: 10 – 11 am
Location: Seymour Hybrid; Phone: 919-968-2070 
Activity Code: 353045-04; Register by: Sat, Mar 4; Fee: FREE

Mar 14

What Happens After the Paychecks Stop?
Join Cynda Beauchamp, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, as she examines how you budget for retirement expenses, potential sources of retirement income, and potential risks to retirement income. Min: 3/Max: 15.

Date: Tue, Mar 14; Time: 10 – 11 am 
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 254064-03; Register by: Tue, Mar 7; Fee: FREE

TED Talks at Seymour 
Join us to watch and discuss TED Talk, "Pamela Meyer: How to Spot a Liar." On any given day we're lied to from 10-200 times, and the clues to detect those lies can be subtle and counter-intuitive. Pamela Meyer, author of "Liespotting," shows the manners and 'hotspots' used by those trained to recognize deception. Max: 30.

Date: Tue, Mar 14; Time: 1 – 2 pm 
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070 
Activity Code: 353020-32; Register by: Thu, Mar 9; Fee: FREE

Give Me My Flowers Now
It's springtime! Seymour Center Program Team and generous partner, Trader Joe's, would like to give you your flowers now. This special outreach program was created for those of you who are unable to come to the Center. We look forward to visiting with you and brightening your day! Call our main number at 919-968-2070 to register. This event is not onsite. It is a program to target social isolation in a special way.

Date: Tue, Mar 14, 28; Apr 11, 25; May 9, 23; Time: 3 – 5 pm 
Location: Offsite; Phone: 919-968-2070 
Activity Code: 323785-02; Register by: Tue, Mar 7; Fee: FREE

Mar 15

St. Patrick's Dinner 
Find your most festive green, and join us for a corned beef and cabbage dinner to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Min: 15/Max: 40.

Date: Wed, Mar 15; Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm 
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 223072-03; Register by: Tue, Mar 7; Fee: FREE

Mar 16

Impact of Trauma and EMDR
This presentation by Renee Wilson explores the effects of trauma on our lives. While learning these effects, you will also learn about the impact of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on the healing process. What is EMDR? It is a psychotherapy designed to safely address your trauma and to slowly desensitize you. Making it just another memory.

Date: Thu, Mar 16; Time: 10 am 
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 222502-03; Register by: Thu, Mar 9; Fee: FREE

Mar 20

Pottery – Beginning/Intermediate Evening
This is a class for beginners, more experienced potters, and anyone who has always wanted to try their hand at clay work. We will have both wheel and handbuilding instruction. Students will also have time to work on their own projects. You will need to bring your own mid-range clay and basic tools. Open studio time and firing are included in the class fee. Min: 5/Max: 8.

Date: Mon, Mar 20 – Apr 10; Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm 
Location: Passmore: Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 254015-03; Register by: Mon, Mar 13; Fee: $75.00

Mar 21

Dementia - Let's Talk About It
 Join OCDoA’s dementia care specialists for a 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.

Date: Tuesday, March 21; Time: 10 am
Topic: Driving & Dementia; Fee: FREE; Location: Virtual via Zoom
For Information/Registration:  Contact the Aging Helpline (919-968-2087)

Wellness B-I-N-G-O
Come and join us for a day of Wellness. Stimulate your mind and body while having fun playing Wellness Bingo!

Time: Tue, Mar 21; Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am 
Location: Passmore; Phone 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 212253-03; Register by: Tue, Mar 14; Fee: FREE

TED Talks at Passmore
Join us to watch and discuss “The secret ingredients of great hospitality”. A restaurateur’s life changed when he served a cheap hot dog in his fancy restaurant, creating a custom experience for those craving authentic New York City street food. In this funny talk, he shares three steps to crafting memorable moments centered in human connection – no matter what business you're in. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and is owned by a non-profit, non-partisan foundation. Min: 5/Max: 8.

Date: Tue, Mar 21; Time: 2 – 3 pm 
Location: Passmore Hybrid; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 254038-03; Register by: Tue, Mar 14; Fee: FREE

Mar 22

Flicks at Passmore: “Downton Abbey a New Era”
Join us for the viewing of the newest Downton Abbey movie as it follows the Crawley family.

Date: Wed, Mar 22; Time: 2 pm 
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 253015-03; Register by: Wed, Mar 15; Fee: FREE

Mar 23

Planning Your Life Your Way
Planning for an older adult's final years, or even your own, can take some thought to help ensure that final wishes are carried out. This program provides tips and resources that can make the last years of someone's life a lovely song. Instructor: Judy Fitzpatrick. Min: 10/Max: 20.

Date: Thu, Mar 23; Time: 10 – 11 am 
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 234046-03; Register by: Thu, Mar 16; Fee: FREE

Chinese Cord Crafts
Play with cords and try to make different crafts with them. This activity is good for brain health.

Date: Thu, Mar 23; Time: 1 – 2:30 pm; 
Location: Seymour;  Phone: 919-968-2070 
Activity Code: 310052-03; Register by: Thu, Mar 16; Fee: FREE 

Download and share the Chinese Cord Crafts flyer (English/Chinese).

El Centro Hispano Golden Years Initiative
El Centro Hispano community outreach comes to Seymour Center this Spring! This festive event will provide a wealth of information and services to our Latino/Latinx community including caretaker self-care, Five Wishes, listening sessions, vaccine boosters, food boxes, prize drawings, music, health screenings and more! Min: 20/Max: 80.

Date: Thu, Mar 23; Time: 2:30 – 5 pm 
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070 
Activity Code: 343068-07; Register by: Thu, Mar 16; Fee: FREE

Iniciativa de Años Dorados por El Centro Hispano
¡El alcance comunitario del Centro Hispano viene al Centro Seymour esta Primavera! Este evento proveerá mucha información y servicios a nuestra comunidad Latina/Latinx incluyendo cuidado propio del encargado, Cinco Deseos, sesiones auditivas, refuerzo de vacunas, cajas de comida, premios, música, chequeos médicos, y más. Mínimo: 20/ Máximo: 80.

Fecha: Jueves, Marzo 23; Hora: 2:30pm – 5pm 
Lugar: Centro Seymour; teléfono: 919-968-2070 
Código de Actividad: 343068-07; 
Registre antes de: Jueves, Marzo 16; Precio: Gratis

Mar 24

Drawing as it Pertains to Art Creation
Join Mike Stanley as he presents about drawing and how it pertains to art creation. This is a lecture based class.

Date: Fri, Mar 24; Time: 10 – 11 am 
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Activity Code: 224058-01; Register by: Fri, Mar 17; Fee: FREE

Mar 25

Watercolor Flower Painting
Join us for a fun session of botanical painting of the flower of the month...daffodils! Using watercolors, we will make a ready-to-frame picture that also doubles as a lovely greeting card. This class is perfect for all artists–yes, even beginners–who want to celebrate Spring through art! Instructor: Chia Liu. Min: 3/Max: 9.

Date: Sat, Mar 25; Time: 1 – 2:30 pm 
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070 
Activity Code: 344097-02; Register by: Sat, Mar 18; Fee: FREE

Mar 26

Classic Film Series
Our classic film series, led by Fail and Michael Corrado, will include viewing the film and open discussion afterwards. We begin our series with “The Conversation”, followed by “Lacombe, Lucien,” and end the Spring series with “The Lavender Hill Mob”. Contact the Passmore Center for information on each film.

Date: Sun, Mar 26; Apr 23; May 21; Time: 2 pm
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Code: 257054-03, 04, 05; Register by: Fri, Mar 17; Apr 14; May 12; Fee: FREE

Mar 27

Benefits of Reflexology
Reflexology is a type of therapy that uses gentle pressure on specific points along your feet (and possibly on your hands or ears as well) to help you feel better. Come learn how reflexology can benefit you.

Date: Mon, Mar 27; Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am 
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015 
Code: 252513-03; Register by: Mon, Mar 20; Fee: FREE

Mar 29

Wellness B-I-N-G-O
Are you ready to play BINGO???!!! Join us for a day of Wellness. Stimulate your mind and body while having fun playing Wellness Bingo!

Time: Wed, Mar 29; Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm 
Location: Seymour; Phone 919-968-2070 
Activity Code: 3523041-01; Register by: Wed, Mar 22; Fee: FREE

Mar 30

Adult Mental Health First Aid
We often know what first aid to render when someone has broken their arm or is having a heart attack, but we don't always know how to help those experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an 8-hour training designed to help develop basic skills to assist someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis and identify professional resources that can provide additional care. Program co-hosted by the Project EngAGE Mental Wellness SRT and the Wellness Program. Min: 8/Max: 25.

Date: Thu, Mar 30; Time: 9 – 5 am 
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070 
Register by: Fri, Mar 24; Fee: FREE

Mar 31

Celebrating Transgender Visibility Day
Transgender Day of Visibility is an international event dedicated to recognizing the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community. Join our panelists as we celebrate the transgender population amongst us, raise awareness about the struggles that they face, and advocate for more protected rights for them in a bid to reform society and empower this community. Hosted by Project EngAGE LGBTQ+ Senior Resource Team. Min: 14/Max: 84.

Date: Fri, Mar 31; Time: 5:30 – 7 pm 
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070 
Activity Code: 357103-8; Register by: Mon, Mar 27; Fee: FREE