- Parkinson’s Caregivers and Care Receivers: No meetings scheduled for July and August. See you in September.
- Caregivers Support Group: July 17, 12:30-2:00 p.m. No meetings in August. (Contact Fred or Karen Shectman, momback1@aol.com). karenlshectman@gmail.com)
- Living with Chronic Conditions Support Group: July 18, Aug. 15, 1:00 p.m.
Free Blood Pressure Checks during Nurse’s Hours. Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to Noon at The Fearrington Cares Center. Don’t Wait! Get the NEW Shingles Vaccination. See the short article on our NEWS page. The Shingrix vaccine is currently available at CVS Minute Clinic and 501 Pharmacy,
Tick Bite Study at UNC. Have you been bitten by a tick and have a rash that is 2 inches or more across? You may be eligible for a study providing up to $400 in compensation. Help researchers learn more about the diseases associated with tick bites in Central North Carolina. Researchers at UNC are recruiting adults who have such circular rashes following a tick bite to obtain samples that will be sent to the CDC. Participation involves two visits with two small skin biopsies, blood and urine samples, and an interview about your bite and rash. Earn $200 per study visit. You do not need the tick to participate; if you have saved it, please bring it to your first visit. Contact the study at tickstudy@unc.edu or (984) 999-0680.
Join Our Movement Classes! Regular movement and stretches help keep you healthy. We provide classes for you every weekday from 11:30 a.m.—12:30 pm. See this MOVEMENT CLASSES calendar for class descriptions and class schedules.
Our five Support Groups meet at the Fearrington Cares Center unless otherwise noted. ‘Brainiacs’: Thursdays, 10:00–11:00 a.m. (Call Karen Metzguer, 919–542–6877, for information.) | Parkinson’s Caregivers and Care Receivers: No meetings July & August. Meets at The Gathering Place. | Caregivers Support Group: Wednesday, July 17, 12:30-2:00 p.m.; No meetings in August. | Living with Chronic Conditions Support Group: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18 and August. 15 | Alcoholics Anonymous-Closed Meeting: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.
Amazon Smile WORKS! If you designate Fearrington Cares as your charity on the Amazon website, each time you order they donate a portion to us! In the last quarter of 2018, we received a donation of $191.94, thanks to your shopping! To date, Fearrington Cares has received over $1,200 from this program. Thanks to all who designate Fearrington Cares as their charity on Amazon. Keep up the good shopping!
Volunteers Always Needed and Welcomed! Fearrington Cares can always use more volunteer drivers, handy people, computer jocks, and Fearrington Friends. If you have any interest in or questions about volunteering, please call the Center (919-542-6877).
Especially now that we are likely to experience strong summer thunderstorms with frequent intense lightning and possible high winds and even damaging hail, Duke Energy encourages everyone to have a plan should another severe storm cause extended power outages. You can sign up for outage alerts by texting REG to 57801 or enroll online.
If you live in Fearrington Village and need a helping hand, Fearrington Cares is a network of volunteers, friends, and neighbors who are here to help at no cost to you!
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Fearrington Cares provides services and programs to support mental and physical health, as well as educational programs on a wide variety of topics.
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Volunteering gives you the opportunity to use your time and talent in a meaningful way, as well as a chance to meet and help your neighbors.
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