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Come and have your glucose and cholesterol levels screened at this free clinic offered by a team of volunteers from UNC Heart and Vascular Center. Dr Paula Miller, a UNC Healthcare Cardiologist, will be onsite to discuss your results.

Join our OutLoud Flash Mob, have fun, get healthy, and gather at community location(s) to perform pre-learned dance routines seated, standing, or dancing. We welcome new members of all abilities. Try it once or as many times as you like, and yes, you can start anytime! No fees for performances and practices. For more information: 919-280-2161. Class Min: 5. Instructor: Linda Houser

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sep 15 - Oct 15. We will show a documentary film series, Latino Americans that was shown on PBS and chronicles the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America the last 500+ years. With more than 50 million people, they are the largest minority group in the US. NOTE: FILMS ARE IN SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUB-TITLES. Thu, Oct 10 – Episode highlights the swelling immigration from Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic that stretches from the post-World War II years into the early 1960s as the new arrivals seek economic opportunities.

It's never too late or too early to learn about growing your money. Planning for your retirement and making sure that your money will last is a daunting task. Join us and discover how you can make wise decisions for the future. Class Max: 15. Instructor: Mary-Charles Nassif, CFP, Financial Advisor

It’s our version of 1960s - 1970s singer-songwriter hang out! Paula C Snyder will perform some of our favorite songs from the era, including folk music from Peter, Paul, & Mary; Motown from greats like Smokey Robinson; pop tunes from Carly Simon, Carol King, Cat Stevens, and Van Morrison; and even some original material. Relax & reminisce with a beverage and snacks (tasty pastries? crunchy munchies? nutty salties?). A good time for all! Min: 30/Max: 60

NAMI Family to Family for caregivers of adults with serious mental illness at the Passmore Senior Center in Hillsborough. Offered for 11 consecutive weeks beginning Thu, Sep 5 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

Weekly meditation sessions last 25 - 30 min with a simple relaxation technique and then a guided group meditation. The sessions are free of charge. These meditation techniques are effective and simple and it’s something that can easily integrate into one's life style without any disruption. The sessions are open to everyone irrespective of religion, nationality, personal beliefs or other demographics. No prior experience necessary. Regular meditation helps improve cardiovascular health, reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, increase coping and problem-solving skills, and decrease burnout. www.heartfulness.org. Instructors: Dr Meenu Tewari & Devi Sekar.

"NAMI Basics: Caring for You, Your Family, and Your Child" for caregivers or anyone with a "heart connection" to a child or adolescent 18 and under who is experiencing significant emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Offered for 6 consecutive weeks beginning on September 26th.

Contact: Ashley Rawlinson