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A new program has come to town! Inspired by the fellowship from the Father’s Day breakfast, a quarterly continuation of fellowship, enjoying breakfast and building new relationships is key to jump starting the day. This special time will not only enable men to come together as one, but create a space of encouragement, conversations and to learn something new. Guest speaker, Nate Davis, will share his story of perseverance and what’s next after retirement. Min: 15/ Max: 30. Leader: Harold Ballentine

Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc provides free legal services to low-income individuals and senior citizens on a variety of civil legal issues. A licensed attorney will present on legal topics relevant to senior citizens. Presentation topics will include Consumer Protection Law; Advanced Directives – Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Powers of Attorney. Individual applications for legal advice and representation on civil legal matters can be made to the Senior Legal Helpline. 1-877-579-7562. Weekdays 9 - 11 am and 1 - 3 pm.

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 24 – This takes viewers through the past 30 years, when a second wave of Cubans arrived in Miami during the Mariel exodus. With hundreds of thousands of Salvadorans, Nicaraguans and Guatemalans fleeing civil wars, death squads and unrest also went north into a new land — transforming the United States along the way.

Peter Guzzardi took a deep dive into The Wizard of Oz, discovering an amazing tool: Nine large chunks of wisdom help Dorothy along her journey, and when we apply these “Emeralds” to our lives, our issues shrink, and we expand, ready to face our own Yellow Brick Road. In this workshop, Peter – a veteran editor who has worked with Stephen Hawking, Deepak Chopra, and Carol Burnett – will review the Emeralds before leading a journaling exercise. “Emeralds of Oz” will be available for purchase. Note: Seymour Center will screen The Wizard of Oz on Oct 22. Min: 25/Max: 40

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.

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 wide variety of roles, including: Tax Preparers (requires IRS Tax Law training), Intake Receptionists greet clients, explain the process, and organize paperwork, Appointment Schedulers answer phones and return voicemails to schedule clients for a specific day and time, and Our Computer Support team is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining our Windows laptops and printers. Learn more by attending one of our VITA New Volunteer Orientation Sessions. Unable to attend an Orientation Session? Call Jeanne Chamberlin, the VC55+ VITA Administrator, (919-245-4240) for more information and/or to register as a VITA Volunteer.

1-year and 3-year rabies vaccinations will be available for $10. Please bring a previous rabies certificate in order to get the 3-year vaccine. Microchips also available for $35. Please bring all pets on leashes or in carriers.

Contact: Donna Baker