Programs

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Sound Bath Meditation

Monday, April 22 and 6 May, 2024
12:30–1:30pm
Fearrington Cares Center

A sound bath meditation offers immersion in the healing power of sound. This special session lead by Jennifer Hansen of Ancient Song Therapy features the distinctive sounds of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls accompanied by voice, chimes, and percussion. It begins with a brief guided meditation, and then participants are “bathed” in sound. This experience promotes relaxation in the body and calmness in the mind which can lead to better sleep, restored emotional capacity, increased energy, and overall well-being. Chairs are provided, and participants are invited to bring additional comfort items like cushions and blankets, or even an eye mask if they would like.

To register, call Fearrington Cares at 919-542-6877 Monday-Friday, 9 am-1 pm

$10 Fee (Cash or check made out to Jennifer Hansen on day of event)

Jennifer Hansen is a polymath who has spent many years as a vocalist and ceremonialist and over a decade adapting both to sound healing work. She founded Ancient Song Therapy in 2018 and offers sound therapy sessions for individuals and groups throughout the Triangle.

Talk With an Attorney

Friday, April 26, 2024
10:30 – 1:00 pm
Fearrington Cares Center

Fearrington Cares is offering an exciting new free opportunity for residents to talk with an attorney about estate planning.  Reserve your spot to meet with Sophia Munson, managing partner at the Munson Law Firm.

Were your estate documents (will or trust) written in a different state? Have your children grown into adults since the last time your will was updated? Do you have advanced directives and are they current?  Do you have a child with a disability?  Do you need guidance with estate administration?

Bring your questions to Sophia to learn what changes may need to be made to your estate plan to gain peace of mind, one piece at a time.

Registration is required. Call the Center to schedule a 15-minute session at (919) 542-6877.

Scam Detection and Prevention Strategies

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
4 – 5:30 pm
The Gathering Place

Free to all residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge. Registration Required.

Sadly, the tools that help us connect with family, friends, and businesses are daily subverted to annoy us and attack our mailboxes, phones, and financial accounts.

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Department and SECU will highlight common consumer fraud schemes, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you fall victim to scammers.

This program, sponsored by Fearrington Cares, Women of Fearrington, and the FHA, will help you be more skilled at

●     Recognizing attempted fraud

●     Avoiding scams

●     Knowing that to do if you believe your computer or accounts have been compromised

Please register for this free program here.

Walk and Learn about the Healing Power of Plants

Saturday, May 4, 2024
10 am—12:30 pm
At the Fountain at the Roost

Sip on a comforting medicinal tea before embarking on a 2.5-hour guided journey learning the wonders of medicinal plants as you walk near the Village ponds. Enjoy a natural food treat and immerse yourself in nature’s wisdom. Receive detailed information and notes on the plants you encounter and discover the magic of nature’s pharmacy.

The walk will be led by Melanie Yukov, a Community Herbalist, who has studied plants internationally and across the United States for the past ten years. She began Root 2 Rise Wellness to connect people of all ages to their roots, nature, and healthy practices through conscious community.

There is a  $25 participation fee (cash or check payable to Melanie Yukov) for this event. To register, call Fearrington Cares at 919-542-6877 during office hours, Monday—Friday from 9 am—1 pm. This event will be rescheduled only in case of severe weather.

Container Gardening 101

Monday May 7, 2024
3:00 pm
The Gathering Place

Matt Jones, Horticulture Extension Agent with NC State University and Chatham County, will share information about what makes a great container garden. This type of flexible garden uses pots, window boxes, and other containers for plants, flowers, herbs, or vegetables, instead of putting them in the ground. It also allows you to maximize a small space even if you have poor soil. Fearrington Cares and the Fearrington Garden Club are co-sponsoring this event.

Interested in a Group About Hearing Loss?

Tuesday May 14, 2024
3:00 pm
The Fearrington Cares Center

Do you or your loved one have hearing loss? If your answer is “yes,” you are not alone as hearing loss impacts more than 60 million Americans over the age of 12. Unaddressed hearing loss in adults is associated with poor health outcomes, including dementia and isolation.

Caitlyn Whitson, AuD, CH-AP, will talk about current issues and hearing tech. With the recent attention on hearing loss and its impact on cognition, coupled with the recent explosion of nanotechnology, hearing aid tech continues to be a rapidly evolving field in the healthcare sector. With the addition of OTC hearing aids to the consumer marketplace, understanding where to start with hearing care can be confusing. Dr. Whitson’s presentation will review the current state of prescription-based and OTC hearing aids, their available features, and other technology to improve hearing accessibility.

Dr. Whitson joined the UNC Hearing and Communication Center in 2019, where she is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinic Manager. A double graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics in 2013 and her Doctorate in Audiology in 2019. Her clinical duties include graduate student precepting, diagnostic hearing evaluations, adult hearing aid fittings, and facilitation of the aural rehabilitation program. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her daughter and visiting the beach in her hometown of Wilmington, NC. 

If there is sufficient interest, then there may be an opportunity to form a group that can affiliate with the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). This group would meet quarterly to discuss hearing loss, share tips, and exchange information on managing this condition.