Services We Offer
It’s Flu Season — Remember to Get Your Senior Flu Shot! The cost is covered by Part B Medicare coverage. The season has gotten off to an early start especially in the South and the strain that is spreading fastest is a very serious one. It’s still not too late to get vaccinated. Monitor the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) influenza website for up-to-date incidence and prevalence reports, symptoms, and warnings. This is a health issue to be taken seriously.
Please Donate Treasures! We’ll Help You Downsize! Consider donating treasures you no longer need or use to the Fearrington Cares spring auction. Support a good cause and delight in the knowledge that someone else will treasure your treasures! Jewelry, paintings, pottery, collectibles, outdoor art, small furnishings, etc. are all items to consider donating; items must be in good condition. Call Nancy Wilson (919-542-3959) or Carol Kurtz (919-542-3582) to discuss and arrange pick-up. Collection will continue through March 01st. The auction itself will be in April and details will be announced later. This FUNdraiser is part of our Capital Campaign to help furnish an enlarged and improved Fearrington Cares Center.
New Transportation Terms Beginning in 2020. Fearrington Cares volunteers will take villagers to the grocery store, the bank, an attorney or to a medical appointment. Our services are well utilized and the increasing number of requests is challenging our drivers many weeks of the year. Beginning in 2020, we have 2 important requests of those we assist: we ask that grocery shopping be completed in 90 minutes and going forward we can no longer provide either next day or same-day rides. Ride requests for medical appointments may be made as much as 2 weeks in advance; please call the Center with no less than 2 days’ notice to request transportation assistance from our volunteers.
A NEW SUPPORT GROUP: Living with Loss meets at 1:00 – 2:30 pm on Thursdays, February 13 and 27, 2020 in the Fearrington Cares Center. This new Support Group is open to people who are dealing with the loss of a spouse, parent, child, or friend and will meet twice a month. Led by Fearrington residents John and Judyth Branson (John a minister and Judyth a psychotherapist), this will be a confidential group where it feels safe to talk about the feelings of loss. Call Judyth (203-451-0383) or Karen (919-542-6877) if you have questions.
See the FearringtonEdge TECH TUESDAYS Series new dedicated content page, which displays recent and upcoming program information, including (when available) the presentation files associated with each program in the series. Following all programs, visit that page to see and download the associated program file(s). The next program will be on April 07, 2020. See their dedicated page for details.
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.
Chatham Public Library FREE Computer Classes for MARCH & APRIL 2020. Learn a new skill at Chatham Community Library! The library is offering a series of free computer classes in March and April. A description of each class, including topics covered and prerequisites for attending, can be found by clicking on the class name below.
- Drop-in Computer Assistance: March 11, Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:00 PM (no registration required)
- Microsoft Word, Part 1: March 23, Monday, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Microsoft Word, Part 2: March 30, Monday, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Drop-in Computer Assistance: April 8, Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:00 PM (no registration required)
- Computer Basics, Part 1: April 14, Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
- Computer Basics, Part 2: April 21, Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Drop-In Computer Assistance sessions (March 11 and April 8) do not require registration. For all other classes, space is limited and you must register in advance if you wish to attend. Click here to register online. 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 Nin Pittsboro, on the campus of Central Carolina Community College. Sign up to receive automatic email notifications when a new class is added. (Be sure to select Library Adult Events.)
Nursing Services
Fearrington Cares offers the services of a Registered Nurse right here in the Village during office hours.
Transportation
Volunteer drivers provide limited (within a 25-mile radius) transportation for specific needs.
Computer Assistance
Computer Help volunteers can help you with connecting wires and troubleshooting other minor hardware and networking issues with PCs and Macs.
Minor Home Repair
Handy Person volunteers can help with minor home repairs and small maintenance issues.
Fearrington Friends
Fearrington Friends volunteers connect one-to-one with residents who may benefit from a friendly visit and regular social contact.
Equipment Loans
Fearrington Cares can loan you equipment for medical needs or for visiting children.
Support Groups
Fearrington Cares sponsors support groups that provide a safe place to explore the challenges, feelings and rewards that come with dealing with chronic health conditions, caregiving, grief and other issues.
Movement Classes
Fearrington Cares sponsors Movement Classes every weekday at the Gathering Place.
Educational Offerings
Fearrington Cares offers Educational Opportunities throughout the year on a variety of topics.
Questions? Need More Information?
Contact Fearrington Cares (919-542-6877 or info@fearringtoncares.org) or just stop by the Center (9 a.m.–1 p.m., Monday–Friday)