Focus on Technology – Fearrington Cares

Includes but not be limited to computer safety, “wired for monitoring” homes, AI, etc. (Hoping someone in Mary’s group will take this one). Covers high- and low-tech ways to make it easier for seniors to enjoy life and/or to age at home.

Chatham County (NC) Library Online Classes for December 2020

LibraryAware

Microsoft Word Basics Part 1 Learn how to create and format documents in Microsoft Word. This class is designed for beginners. Build on the concepts learned in Part 1. Create bulleted and numbered lists, insert charts & tables, add headers & footers, and more. Participants should have prior basic experience with Word.

Visit this site to read the details.

Chatham County (NC) Library Online Classes for December 2020 Jon Darling 2020-11-24T13:26:19-05:00

North Carolina Has Established a New COVID-19 County Alert System

New COVID-19 County Alert System The NC Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to start sharing important information. North Carolina is currently experiencing high levels of community transmission of COVID-19 statewide, but the virus is impacting some counties particularly hard.

The state has established a new COVID-19 County Alert System to help North Carolinians understand how their county is faring and take actions to slow the spread of the virus. Under the system, 53 counties are experiencing critical or substantial community spread, with the remaining counties seeing significant community spread. Learn more about how the system works and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones at: https://governor.nc.gov/news/north-carolina-introduces-covid-19-county-alert-system

North Carolina Has Established a New COVID-19 County Alert System Jon Darling 2020-11-18T22:57:26-05:00

Webinar Series: How to Spot & Avoid Imposters – Nov. 18 @ 1 PM ET

Free Webinar Explaining How to Spot and Avoid Scams & Phishing Schemes

A message from Village to Village Network*

Webinar Series: How to Spot & Avoid Imposters – Nov. 18 @ 1 PM ET, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Imposter scams can take many forms. Some imposters say they’re calling from the government or from a business with technical support expertise. Others pose as legitimate users of online dating sites or claim that they are a friend or family member with an emergency.

But they all involve a con artist who pretends to be someone you trust, to convince you to send money or personal information. This webinar will describe the various types of imposter scams, the warning signs of scams, and how to help your members avoid them.

To receive the link and password to Join this free ZOOM Meeting, CONTACT US at THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. Be sure to include your first and last name and your Fearrington Village address in your message. We will reply to provide the login credentials.

*Fearrington Cares is a member of the Village to Village Network.

Webinar Series: How to Spot & Avoid Imposters – Nov. 18 @ 1 PM ET Jon Darling 2020-11-08T15:40:22-05:00

Protecting Yourself Against Doxing

Protecting Yourself Against Doxing

Doxing is the act of searching for people’s personal information over the internet. The term comes from “document tracing,” which involves collecting documents belonging to a person or company to learn more about them. A revenge tactic, doxing and involves the malicious targeting, compiling and public release of personally identifiable information (PII) to perpetrate harassment, revenge, identity theft or potential violence against a target.

Protecting Yourself Against Doxing Jon Darling 2020-07-07T23:19:09-04:00

Facebook Will Be Launching Largest Voting Information Effort in US History

Launching The Largest Voting Information Effort in US History – About Facebook

Facebook was built to empower people by giving them a voice and voting is one of the most powerful ways to make their voice heard. With the US elections less than five months away, today Facebook is launching the largest voting information campaign in American history.

Facebook Will Be Launching Largest Voting Information Effort in US History Jon Darling 2020-06-18T11:41:05-04:00

Senior Planet: Presented by AARP

Join Us Online – Senior Planet

Senior Planet is now regularly streaming online events that can be joined from anywhere in the world. When online events are scheduled, you’ll see them on this page. To stay in the loop, make sure you subscribe to our newsletters! Sign Up for Newsletters

ALL UPCOMING EVENTS — These FREE events are hosted by Senior Planet locations nationwide, and are open to anyone 60 and older. Join with others 60+ every week to keep learning, connecting, and exploring. Senior Planet is about much more than just the latest gadgets and apps and websites. Those gadgets and apps and websites are just means to an end: enabling older adults and people of all ages to come together and find ways to learn, work, create, and thrive in today’s digital age.

Senior Planet: Presented by AARP Jon Darling 2020-06-09T11:49:05-04:00

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Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine, so there will be no cost to you. If anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam. Here’s what to know: • You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine. • You can’t pay to get early access to a vaccine. • Don’t share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising access to the vaccine for a fee. If you come across a COVID-19 vaccine scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission or call MEDICARE at 1-800-MEDICARE. And check out CDC.gov for trustworthy information on the COVID-19 vaccine.

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SlowCOVIDNC Exposure Notification App

It’s easy. All you have to do is download SlowCOVIDNC and you can help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Visit this website for complete details and to download the app for Apple and Android phones. Download the SlowCOVIDNC Exposure Notification app, enable your Bluetooth and Exposure Notification settings, and be notified if you have been in close contact with someone who has shared a positive COVID-19 test result in the app. Once you opt-in to the notification system, you can also anonymously share a positive COVID-19 test result in the app. SlowCOVIDNC protects your identity and privacy while empowering you to protect yourself, your family, and your community.

For the latest information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) disease, see this page located on the Resources menu tab.

CDC Advice: Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19. How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering, CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings, How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering? How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering? Visit this CDC page.

COVID-19 Current Information Page

To a very small degree, Fearrington Village residents look to Fearrington Cares for information about health and well-being. Since accurate and current information is the bedrock of managing any potential threat to residents, Fearrington Cares is providing an information page on our web site for the infectious disease COVID-19.

CLICK HERE to Check it Out -- Bookmark Those Sites -- They Are Updated Frequently.

Center Activity Update June 04, 2020

A NOTE FROM KAREN METZGUER, NURSE & DIRECTOR

Fearrington Cares Center remains closed for 2 reasons: state guidance related to COVID-19 and to complete our building renovations.

President Barbara Hummel-Rossi provided a summary of our building progress to the community in an email 2 weeks ago; this summary currently found on our website under "Building Updates."

The heart of Fearrington Cares is our 250+ Volunteers, the majority of whom are considered high risk if infected with the Corona virus. Additionally, 100% of our services put a Volunteer within 6 feet of you; this is the minimum distance recommended for physical distancing. For these reasons, Fearrington Cares traditional services are currently suspended.

I describe Fearrington Cares as a "high touch not a high tech" organization. Unable to perform our services during the NC stay at home executive orders, on my recommendation, the staff and I have been furloughed for the past 2 months. I am writing a proposal for steps to begin reopening when the building is completed and we are allowed to use it. You are still "safer at home" and I hope you are limiting your outings and using masks.

Fearrington Cares services that are most valued by the community do not lend themselves to the digital world. However, we now have movement classes and a support group online; information about them is on our home page. We are loaning equipment, picking up prescriptions and groceries. We will have the health and safety of our Volunteers and all residents at the forefront of the challenging decisions we are making.

Our website is a great resource for new classes and meetings we are adding to our virtual programming.

Check out the digital services available while the Center remains closed.

Chatham County (NC) Library Online Classes for December 2020

LibraryAware

North Carolina Has Established a New COVID-19 County Alert System

Webinar Series: How to Spot & Avoid Imposters – Nov. 18 @ 1 PM ET

Free Webinar Explaining How to Spot and Avoid Scams & Phishing Schemes

A message from Village to Village Network*

Webinar Series: How to Spot & Avoid Imposters – Nov. 18 @ 1 PM ET, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Imposter scams can take many forms. Some imposters say they’re calling from the government or from a business with technical support expertise. Others pose as legitimate users of online dating sites or claim that they are a friend or family member with an emergency.

But they all involve a con artist who pretends to be someone you trust, to convince you to send money or personal information. This webinar will describe the various types of imposter scams, the warning signs of scams, and how to help your members avoid them.

To receive the link and password to Join this free ZOOM Meeting, CONTACT US at THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. Be sure to include your first and last name and your Fearrington Village address in your message. We will reply to provide the login credentials.

Protecting Yourself Against Doxing

Protecting Yourself Against Doxing

Facebook Will Be Launching Largest Voting Information Effort in US History

Launching The Largest Voting Information Effort in US History – About Facebook

Senior Planet: Presented by AARP

Join Us Online – Senior Planet

To Read the Position Description, CLICK HERE.

SlowCOVIDNC Exposure Notification App

It’s easy. All you have to do is download SlowCOVIDNC and you can help slow the spread of COVID-19.

For the latest information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) disease, see this page located on the Resources menu tab.

CDC Advice: Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19. How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering, CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings, How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering? How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering? Visit this CDC page.

UPDATED Computer Assistance Information

Looking for Helpful Computer Websites, Tutorials, and Videos?

COVID-19 Current Information Page

Center Activity Update June 04, 2020