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A Service Provided FREE by Fearrington Cares Volunteers Along a Great Deal More!

Jon Darling 2018-12-06T22:12:29+00:00

Retirees are making friends – and money – with this new handyman service created by millennials

Last year, Gerstenzang co-founded Umbrella, a service that helps older adults stay in their homes by connecting them to a vetted group of mostly retired handy-people who help them with chores that can become more difficult with age. Umbrella’s part-time workforce ranges from age 25 to 72, while customers range from age 65 to 98.

A Service Provided FREE by Fearrington Cares Volunteers Along a Great Deal More! Jon Darling 2018-12-06T22:12:29+00:00

You Snooze, You Lose: How Insurers Dodge The Costs Of Popular Sleep Apnea Devices

Jon Darling 2018-11-21T16:44:46+00:00

You Snooze, You Lose: How Insurers Dodge The Costs Of Popular Sleep Apnea Devices

Last March, Tony Schmidt discovered something unsettling about the machine that helps him breathe at night. Without his knowledge, it was spying on him. From his bedside, the device was tracking when he was using it and sending the information not just to his doctor, but to the maker of the machine, to the medical supply company that provided it and to his health insurer.

You Snooze, You Lose: How Insurers Dodge The Costs Of Popular Sleep Apnea Devices Jon Darling 2018-11-21T16:44:46+00:00

Chatham County Library Announces Free Computer Classes for November & December

Jon Darling 2018-10-31T20:27:30+00:00

Chatham Community Library is offering a series of free computer classes in November and December. The names, dates and times of the classes are listed below. You can find a full description, including topics covered and prerequisites for attending, by clicking on the class name.

Drop-in Computer Assistance November 14, Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Intro to Facebook November 15, Thursday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Microsoft Excel Basics, Part 1 December 4, Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Microsoft Excel Basics, Part 2 December 11, Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Drop-in Computer Assistance December 12, Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

The Drop-In Computer Assistance sessions (November 14 and December 12) do not require registration. For all other classes, space is limited and you must register in advance if you wish to attend. Register online by clicking here. For more information, call 919-545-8086 or email reference@chathamlibraries.org.

All classes take place in the computer lab at Chatham Community Library, 197 NC Hwy 87 N in Pittsboro, on the campus of Central Carolina Community College.

Chatham County Library Announces Free Computer Classes for November & December Jon Darling 2018-10-31T20:27:30+00:00

Parkinson’s Disease: Seeking a Cure Together … A Walk Around the Park

Jon Darling 2018-10-29T15:52:51+00:00

October 27, 2018 participants in the 3rd annual Walk Around the Park.

Fearrington Cares Parkinson’s Support Group held its third annual “Walk Around the Park” for a cure for Parkinson’s Disease on Saturday morning, October 27, 2018. See the photo gallery.

The goal of the Walk is to raise awareness of Parkinson’s and funds for a cure. This year’s Walk included 80 family, friends, village neighbors, a yoga class, and Fearrington Dutch folk who all joined members of the Parkinson’s Support Group. Donations of $1,500 were accepted for the Parkinson’s Foundation but were not required. To also donate, go to the National Parkinson’s Foundation, use this link.

The group is now raising funds to participate in the Parkinson’s Moving Day NC Triangle Walk on November 03, 2018. For more details, to join their team (Beltie MOOvers), go to movingdaywalk.org/MOOvers, or email Doug Zabor at the address below.

Beltie MOOvers team members will be able to purchase a Beltie t-shirt for half-price!

28 Fearrington supporters and people living with Parkinson’s Disease walked in the 2017 “Moving Day, NC Triangle” an annual fundraising walk event for Parkinson’s support. They plan to walk in 2018; contact Doug (jdzabor@gmail.com) for details.

For information contact Doug Zabor
JDZabor@gmail.com
919-929-2301

Parkinson’s Disease: Seeking a Cure Together … A Walk Around the Park Jon Darling 2018-10-29T15:52:51+00:00

Computer FAQs: Sharpening Your Internet & Computer Skills

Jon Darling 2018-10-26T11:10:25+00:00

Follow-Up RESOURCES for the well-attended “Computer FAQs: Sharpening Your Internet & Computer Skills” presented by Frank Abrams and Greg Flood, members of the Fearrington Cares Computer Help Group on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at The Gathering Place. This program was produced by the Fearrington Cares Education Committee and the Fearrington Cares Computer Help Group.

Open, read (and print if you wish) the presentation slides, including the Glossary section.
To watch the slide presentation, use this link, which includes a little navigation bar at the bottom left.

Computer FAQs: Sharpening Your Internet & Computer Skills Jon Darling 2018-10-26T11:10:25+00:00

Rock Steady Boxing – Fighting Parkinson’s with Boxing Skills

Jon Darling 2018-10-26T09:59:58+00:00

Rock Steady Parkinson’s Boxing Classes

In comparison with other sports, boxing is the most physically demanding styles of training, according to a study conducted by ESPN and by people who have done it! But in addition to being an intense, diverse form of training, boxing is also an incredible stress reliever, confidence booster and FUN!

Paula Easton, Rock Steady Boxing Participant and a Beltie MOOver.

Rock Steady Boxing – Fighting Parkinson’s with Boxing Skills Jon Darling 2018-10-26T09:59:58+00:00

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THE FEARRINGTON CARES CENTER WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Volunteers Always Needed and Welcome! 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).

Movement Classes

- Join Our Movement Classes in January! Regular movement and stretches help keep you healthy. We provide classes for you every weekday from 11:30 a.m.—12:30 pm. The 2019 classes began on January 07th. See this MOVEMENT CLASSES poster for class descriptions and class schedules.

- MONDAYS — Chair Yoga Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come welcome Tim Keim (one of our two newest movement instructors). Tim is a Pittsboro resident and an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist & Ayurvedic Health Counselor with 25 years of experience, See his personal profile.

- TUESDAYS — Qi Gong: Easy Movements to Reduce Stress and Increase Vitality with Patrick Marron (one of our two newest movement instructors) Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Six-week pilot: January 08, 2019—February 12th. View this short introduction.

Education Program Ageless Dentistry and Your Health Jan. 24, 1:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place. Dr. Allen Samuelson, Professor and Director of the Geriatric Dental Clinic at the UNC School of Dentistry, will share helpful knowledge and advice to preserve your teeth and reduce the risk of other health problems. See this poster for more detail.

Learn Bystander CPR at The Gathering Place (Registration is required.). Friday, February 01 & Thursday, February 14 at 9:00 a.m. to Noon, or 1:00 pm. to 4:00 p.m. Also on Saturday, February 02 at 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Call the Fearrington Cares Center (919-542-6877) for more information or to register for a class. The American Heart Association charges $45 per person, which is payable at the class.

Especially during the winter season, Duke Energy (soon to be Dominion 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.

FREE Computer Classes During January and February 2019 at the Chatham County Public Library in Pittsboro. See this News item for complete details.

The Chatham County Council on Aging seeks someone to serve as an alternate representative to the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature (STHL), which provides a united voice for older residents on important state policy and funding issues. The deadline to express interest is January 28, 2019. See our News story here.

A Service Provided FREE by Fearrington Cares Volunteers Along a Great Deal More!

Retirees are making friends – and money – with this new handyman service created by millennials

You Snooze, You Lose: How Insurers Dodge The Costs Of Popular Sleep Apnea Devices

You Snooze, You Lose: How Insurers Dodge The Costs Of Popular Sleep Apnea Devices

Chatham County Library Announces Free Computer Classes for November & December

Parkinson’s Disease: Seeking a Cure Together … A Walk Around the Park

Computer FAQs: Sharpening Your Internet & Computer Skills

Rock Steady Boxing – Fighting Parkinson’s with Boxing Skills

Rock Steady Parkinson’s Boxing Classes

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

THE FEARRINGTON CARES CENTER WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Movement Classes

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