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Coming Soon
Social for Singles
Friday, 18 October, 15 November, 20 December, 7-9 pm Gathering Place
Co-sponsored by Fearrington Homeowners Association and Fearrington Cares
Join other Fearrington singles in an evening filled with new friends, wine and light refreshments, games, and fun! This activity will occur monthly, the third Friday of each month, so stay tuned for upcoming dates. Galloway residents are welcome!
Click here if you need transportation or more information. This event is co-sponsored by Fearrington Homeowners Association and Fearrington Cares.
New: Dance Mix
Wednesday, October 9 and 23, 3 – 4 pm at the Fearrington Cares Center
Come meet fellow dance fanatics who have an interest in dancing various types, steps, and styles. Dancing is a full body workout, stress-reliever, and is just plain fun! Come to this first meeting to learn more.
A Matter of Balance
Monday, October 14, 3-4 pm at the Fearrington Cares Center
This eight-week program meets on Mondays and runs through December 16. No class November 11 or 25.
Are you concerned about falling? This award-winning, evidence-based program can help reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity level of older adults who have this concern. Classes help participants:
- view falls and fear of falling as controllable
- set realistic goals for increasing activity
- change their environment to reduce fall risk factors
- promote exercise to increase strength and balance
Facilitators are Liz Lahti, Manager of Pittsboro Center for Active Living, and Donna Costa, occupational therapist and educator.
Registration is required. Call the Center at 919-542-6877 Monday – Friday, 9 am -1 pm to register to participate in this free evidence-based program.
Ask a Financial Expert
Friday, October 18, 10:30 am – 1 pm at the Fearrington Cares Center
Save your spot with Cindy Royall, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. Bring your questions about goal setting, financial planning, tax strategies, wealth transfer and investing, and positioning yourself to deal with life events.
Registration is required. Call the Center at 919-542-6877 Monday-Friday, 9 am -1 pm to schedule your free 30-minute session.
Book Exchange Interest Meeting
Tuesday, October 22, 10 – 11 am at the Fearrington Cares Center
Do you love reading fiction? Would you like to share books you have enjoyed with others and learn about books and authors unfamiliar to you? If so, then come to the Fiction Book Exchange’s inaugural meeting and bring one or two good fiction books that you are willing to trade for two other book selections.
Registration is required. Call the Center at 919-542-6877 Monday-Friday, 9 am -1 pm to register. For more information, contact the facilitator, Donna Truax, at 410-271-8448.
Drumming for Wellness and Connection
Saturday, October 19, 10 – 11am at the Fearrington Cares Center
Are you interested in joining a drumming group? Fearrington Village resident and musician, John Makowski, will introduce you to the joys of drumming for wellness and connection. The actions and rhythm of drumming are associated with improved brain health, reduced stress and an increased sense of well-being. It also is a great way to connect with others. No experience required. Feel free to bring a drum (no timpani drums please).
For more information, please contact Beth Coulombe at lisbeth.coulombe@gmail.com
Talk to an Attorney
Friday, October 25, 10:30am – 1pm at the Fearrington Cares Center
Reserve your spot to meet with Sophia Munson, managing partner at the Munson Law Firm. Bring your questions regarding estate documents, advanced directives, or estate administration. Is it time to consider an update to your existing will or other documents because your children are now grown, your life situation has changed, or you have a child with a disability? 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 at 919-542-6877 Monday-Friday, 9 am -1 pm to schedule your free 15 minute session.
How to Have an Empowered Aging Journey
Friday, October 25, 10-11:15am at the Gathering Place
Please join us for a presentation by Allison O’Shea, speaker, author, and founder of Openly Aging to learn how to create a plan for aging. Allison has over 20 years of experience working with individuals and their families as an executive director of senior living. While aging is a universal experience, everyone’s journey is unique.
Allison offers her vast knowledge and experience to help people take a proactive approach to their aging journey to ensure that how they age is aligned with what matters most to them. Using “4 Pillars to Keep Control of Your Aging Journey,” Allison will guide you in navigating your aging journey.
Look for fun and useful door prizes!
Thank you to FHA for their support of this program.