08/30/19 - 09/12/19

Announcements

Care Partner Information Table

Do you help a friend or family member? Stop by the monthly care partner information table for information, resource identification and referral.

Passmore Center - 1st Wednesday of the month; 10 – 11 am
Seymour Center – 1st Tuesday of the month; 10 – 11 am  

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels

We could not deliver a single meal without the help of our volunteers. Our goal is to attract, train and engage our volunteers, utilizing their diverse skills to best serve the needs of our recipients, as well as our organization. We look forward to you joining our large corps of dedicated volunteers who lend their time and talents to help deliver hot meals to older adults, homebound adults, adults with disabilities, and those convalescing, who do not have access to or the ability to prepare a healthy meal. Interested in volunteering or learning more? Visit chcmow.org and click on [Volunteer] Opportunities or call 919-942-2948. 

Have you seen the Senior Resource Team Publications/Resources page?

Senior Resource Teams are action-oriented groups led by Project EngAGE graduates. These groups regularly produce publications and resources that are relevant to the work they are doing. There are resources around caregiver support, nutrition, mental wellness, aging in place, and more! Find all of the resources, along with short descriptions of each document here: www.co.orange.nc.us/2091/Publications-and-Resources

Faith Outreach Quarterly Breakfast:
Aging in Community - Safely, Supported, and Engaged 

Aging Transitions Services

Caregiver Education Series: Caring Basics

Caregiving 101 – I’m helping care and support, now what? 
A new monthly education series designed to provide information for individuals providing care and support for a friend or family member. Strengthen your skills and resilience, and bolster the ability to nurture and support those for whom you care. 

Instructors: Aging Transitions Team and Experienced Community Professionals
Register by: 1 week prior to event 
Fee: FREE

Seymour Center                    
Mon, Sep 23, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Classes and Trips

Employment Services for Older Adults

Health and Wellness

Brain Health Academy: Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle

A 6-part educational/interactive series dedicated to Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle through healthy brain and body activities.

Registration Deadline: Wed, Sep 11, limited space available, call 919-968-2070.

Seymour Center 
Wed, Sep 18 – Oct 30 (Oct 9 – Holiday);  6:30 – 8:30 pm  

Attend all sessions for a chance to win dinner and movie tickets for two. Refreshment provided. Download the Brain Health flyer for more information and to read session details.

NAMI Family to Family

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family to Family is a free, 11-week evidenced-based program for caregivers of people with mental health conditions.  The program provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. You'll learn about:

• How to solve problems and communicate effectively
• Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
• Supporting your loved one with compassion
• Finding and using local supports and services
• Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
• How to handle a crisis
• Current treatments and therapies
• The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family

Fee: FREE
 
Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough, NC
Thursdays, Sep 5 - Nov 14; 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Lunch Program

Volunteers Needed

Help prepare and serve lunch from 11:30 - 1:00 pm at the Seymour Center. Interested? Please call Isabel Jackson, 919-245-4256. 

 SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM 

The Senior Lunch Program offers hot, nutritious meals at the Orange County Senior Centers each Monday through Friday at noon. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Orange County residents 60 years and older are invited to participate. For people under age 60, a meal costs $6. Voluntary and confidential donations for lunch are a very important part of the Program's budget which includes funding from the Older Americans Act, Orange County Government, and the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough.

Medicare Assistance

Welcome to Medicare!

Meet and Mingle

Seymour Tech Center

Enroll at the Seymour Center. For class list see below or call Seymour Front Desk at 919-968-2070. If you have questions or need assistance with class choices, please call Mike Gilliom at 919-636-0993.

To check our class schedule & course descriptions, or sign up for our upcoming class announcements, go to our website: 

 SEYMOUR TECH CENTER 

Special Events

Blue Zones – The Key to Healthy Aging

Discover the Key to Aging Well and why people in the Blue Zones have longer, richer lives. This is an overview of the work of researcher and author Dan Buettner and his team from the National Geographic Society who met the longest lived people in unique Blue Zones. They identified common elements of diet and lifestyle that led to an amazing quality and quantity of life. Come learn what they discovered!
 
Register by: Thu, Sep 11
Instructor: Janet Lloyd
Fee: FREE
 
Passmore Center
Thu, Sep 18     2 – 3 pm

Golden Classical Performance Team

The Golden Classical Performance Team is a group of selected talented musicians throughout NC.  Each student has won a plethora of awards in music and various other extracurricular activities. These students have a repertoire of music from varying time periods and styles, allowing them to bring awareness of the vastness of music to many different communities to enjoy. Min: 30/Max: 80
 
Fee: FREE
 
Seymour Center
Sat, Sep 7         11 am - 12 noon

National Preparedness Month - Get a Kit, make a Plan, and Stay Informed

Are you prepared for a natural disaster? September is National Preparedness Month. Kirby Saunders, Orange County Emergency Services, will talk about the types of hazards we face - how to prepare, ways to stay informed, and what to expect during a disaster. Participants will receive a checklist of items you should include in your kit. Cosponsored with OC Emergency Services, CVS and Walgreens. Min: 5/Max: 30
 
Fee: FREE
 
Passmore Center
Wed, Sep 4, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Register by: Wed, Aug 28
 
Seymour Center
Thu, Sep 12, 1 – 2 pm
Register by: Thu, Sep 5 

Tax Assistance

VOLUNTEER WITH VITA

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is sponsored by the IRS and provides free tax assistance for eligible low and moderate income taxpayers of any age.  We have over 70 volunteers and complete over 1,500 tax returns from February-April each year. 

Tax help is provided at both the Seymour Center and the Passmore Center.  Volunteers assist in a variety of roles including office assistance, receptionist, computer support as well as tax preparers. Orientation Sessions for new volunteers will start in October. 

Contact Jeanne Chamberlin at 919-245-4240 or jchamberlin@orangecountync.gov for more information or to register as a new VITA volunteer.

Volunteer Connect 55+

Faith Outreach Quarterly Breakfast:
Aging in Community - Safely, Supported, and Engaged

The Department on Aging, UNC Health Care, and the Project EngAGE Faith Outreach Senior Resource Team, cordially invite all members of Orange County faith organizations, as well as anyone interested, to its next quarterly breakfast meeting. Join us for a presentation on the holistic range of services to help older adults age well in their community.
 
The Faith Outreach initiative aims to connect Orange County’s diverse faith communities, and to bring them essential information, education, and opportunities.
 
RSVP by Fri, Sep 6
Email VC 55+ Administrator, Shenae McPherson, or call 919-245-4243.
 
Fee: FREE
 
UNC Health Care – Hillsborough Campus, 430 Waterstone Dr, Hillsborough
Tue, Sep 10                 9 – 11 am

Calling Volunteers of All Ages!

We are seeking volunteers of all ages to join the VC55+ family of over 400 volunteers! The right volunteer match can be infinitely meaningful and fun – let us help you find your ideal volunteer match!

Opportunities Include:

• Seymour & Passmore Center Greeter Team
• Bi-Lingual (Karen/Burmese/Spanish/English) Volunteer Team
• Long-term Care Volunteer Program with Signature HealthCARE
• Handy Helpers Team
• Friend to Friend Team
• Community Visitation/SALT Team
• Volunteer Drivers Team

To become a volunteer, please contact Shenae McPherson,VC55+ Administrator,
at 919-245-4243, or shmcpherson@orangecountync.gov.

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