NEWS – Fearrington Cares

Dinner & Celtic Concert Fearrington Cares FUNdraiser

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Proceeds from this happy project benefit Fearrington Cares Capital Campaign.

Dinner & Celtic Concert Fearrington Cares FUNdraiser Jon Darling 2019-10-16T16:33:09-04:00

Recent & Upcoming FearringtonEdge Programs

By Mary Johnson

Network security expert and Fearrington resident Tom Foss presented the October FearringtonEdge program titled “Covering your Assets: How to Secure Your Home Network from Intruders” on Tuesday, October 01st in the Gathering Place. Tom explained why we need to protect our home networks as well as how to keep hackers out of our computers and away from our private records. Tom’s presentation, with suggestions for making your network secure, is available here.

Our digital security programming continues on November 05, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Gathering Place when Tom reviews best practices for shopping, banking, emailing and browsing on the Internet. Just in time for Christmas shopping and holiday visitors playing online games, don’t miss his timely, humorous and informative presentation on best practices for online activities, “You Never Give Me Your Money, You Only Forward Your Silly Emails: The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape in 2019.”

FearringtonEdge wants to help all Fearrington residents enjoy the benefits of technology while minimizing the frustrations. Contact FearringtonEdge@gmail.com with your suggestions for future programming and/or to volunteer to present a technology-centered program.

Recent & Upcoming FearringtonEdge Programs Jon Darling 2019-10-02T19:04:40-04:00

It’s Flu Season — Be Sure to Get Your Flu Shot

Flu Shots Coverage

Your costs in Original Medicare You pay nothing for a flu shot if your doctor or other qualified health care provider accepts for giving the shot. Your doctor or other health care provider may recommend you get services more often than Medicare covers. Or, they may recommend services that Medicare doesn’t cover.

It’s Flu Season — Be Sure to Get Your Flu Shot Jon Darling 2019-09-25T12:40:35-04:00

Fearrington Cares Painting Class FUNdraiser

Fearrington Cares Painting Class Fundraiser

Grab a paint brush and free your inner artist to express itself on canvas. There are no rules; you’re as free as a child to paint boldly or carefully cautious. The joy is in opening yourself to creativity. Acrylic paints, an 11 x 14 inch canvas, brushes and a bit of wine are provided.

Fearrington Cares Painting Class FUNdraiser Jon Darling 2019-10-16T16:32:00-04:00

Good News – Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act

Busy week in Congress for Healthy Aging
On Sept. 18, the House Education and Labor Committee adopted an Older Americans Act (OAA) reauthorization bill that includes many positive improvements for chronic disease self-management education (CDSME), falls prevention, and healthy aging in general. In addition, the Senate Appropriations Committee released its proposed FY20 Labor-HHS-Appropriations bill, calling for level-funding for falls prevention and CDSME. Check out the press release from the National Council on Aging.

NCOA Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Support for the Dignity in Aging Act | NCOA

Arlington, VA (September 17, 2019) ─ The National Council on Aging (NCOA) commends the leadership of the House Committee on Education and Labor for introducing H.R. 4334, the Dignity in Aging Act. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services Chair Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Rep.

Good News – Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Magda Hageman 2019-09-20T15:02:37-04:00

Falls Prevention Awareness Day – September 23, 2019

Video: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall | NCOA

You might think you’re never going to fall, but the truth is 1 in 3 older adults fall every year in the U.S. The good news is that most falls are preventable. Start by learning 6 easy steps.

Falls Prevention Awareness Day – September 23, 2019 Magda Hageman 2019-09-20T14:46:27-04:00

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Special Announcement

TICKETED EVENT — Monday, November 11, 2019 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Fearrington Cares has planned a FUNdraiser that we know you will enjoy. Hope you will join us for a Celtic Concert and Dinner. Rip the Calico is a high-energy acoustic Celtic music group playing traditional dance tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and beyond. You’ll be treated to jigs, reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, and waltzes from the 17th century to today. You’ll learn about the dance traditions in which the music was born and how those traditions have evolved and thrive today. Listen to Rip the Calico Music. Celtic Dinner fare provided by Galloway Ridge chefs is sure to please your palate. A vegetarian option and a cash bar will be available. This is a ticketed event; please purchase your ticket HERE or come by the Center to purchase tickets before November 5th. $50 per ticket. Proceeds from this happy project benefit Fearrington Cares Capital Campaign.

Reset Your Aging Clock: Foods and Supplements for Optimal Aging. 1:30 p.m. on October 24, 2019 at The Gathering Place. Dr. Bill Rawls, a medical doctor, integrative health expert, and bestselling author, will share ideas about key nutrients and natural supplements for keeping your microbiome in check and minimizing the modern-day stress factors that speed aging.

4th Annual Walk for Parkinson’s will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 11:00 a.m. in Camden Park. Having Parkinson’s is no walk in the park, so the Fearrington Cares Support Group invites you to meet at the Camden Park Postal Kiosk to take a lap with them around Camden Park. For information, contact: Doug Zabor.

Medicare Part D Assistance, October 17 – December 06, 2019 at the Fearrington Cares Center. During open enrollment, Fearrington Cares assists individuals in evaluating their options for the Medicare Part D drug program. We are thankful to resident SHIIP (Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program) volunteers who will strive to help villagers save money with their choice of a drug plan. A session takes about 30 minutes. (Couples should schedule two consecutive sessions or separate half-hour times.) Bring your Medicare card, list of medications and any other insurance information. (If you were counseled last year and still have the printout you received then, please bring it with you). Call the Center (919-542-6877) to reserve your session or for more information.

Surveying the Cyber Threat Landscape November 05, 1:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place. FearringtonEdge continues its “Tech Tuesdays” series on safety and security in a digital world with Fearrington resident and experienced OLLI professor, Tom Foss, teaching us how to protect our home networks from intrusion. Online activities allow us to bank, shop, and even visit with friends without leaving our homes, but they can also leave us vulnerable to identity theft, fraud, and other malicious activity. Don’t miss this important discussion to help you stay safe in the cyberworld.

One-on-One Genealogy Assistance FUNdraiser, October 28-December 15 in your home. Your family has a unique history and there’s never been a better and easier time to delve into records to make surprising discoveries about your family tree. Fearrington resident Reece Jones has considerable experience in genealogy searches and is donating his time for a FUNdraiser benefiting Fearrington Cares. He will come to your home for a 1.5 hour session. You must be comfortable with using your computer and have access to the internet. This opportunity is available only from Oct. 28 to Dec. 15. To register, call Fearrington Cares, 919-542-6877 and come by the Center to prepay your registration fee of $25. Once registered, Reece will call you to determine a time convenient for both of you. Proceeds from this happy project benefit Fearrington Cares Capital Campaign.

The after-action report on the FearringtonEdge Tech Tuesdays program presented by Tom Foss at The Gathering Place on Tuesday afternoon, October 01st, 2019 is now posted on the NEWS pages. The article contains the hotlink to download the slides used during the talk.

It’s Flu Season — Remember to Get Your Senior Flu Shot! The cost is covered by Part B Medicare coverage.

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.

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. During 2019-2020, researchers at The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research 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: First and third Wednesdays 10:00 am. – 11:20 p.m. Meets at The Gathering Place. | Caregivers Support Group: Wednesdays | Alcoholics Anonymous-Closed Meeting: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. | Living with Chronic Conditions Support Group: Thursdays at 1:00 p.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 in the Hurricane season, 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.

Click here to see the schedule of free computer classes for October 2019 at the Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro.

Dinner & Celtic Concert Fearrington Cares FUNdraiser

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Recent & Upcoming FearringtonEdge Programs

It’s Flu Season — Be Sure to Get Your Flu Shot

Flu Shots Coverage

Fearrington Cares Painting Class FUNdraiser

Fearrington Cares Painting Class Fundraiser

Good News – Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act

NCOA Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Support for the Dignity in Aging Act | NCOA

Falls Prevention Awareness Day – September 23, 2019

Video: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall | NCOA

Fearrington Village NC Residents, Clubs, and Organizations Donated Hurricane Florence Relief Supplies to Residents of Eastern NC. See the story on our NEWS pages.

Click here to Read WRAL TechWire Coverage of Fearrington Innovative Elders (October 04th 2018).