Focus on Education – Fearrington Cares

Includes, but not limited to, Fearrington Cares Education Committee programs and events, Olli classes, Peer Learning classes, Galloway Ridge education events, Great Decisions programming, online learning, UNC & Duke opportunities, etc.

September and October 2018 Free Computer Classes at Chatham Community Library

Learn a new skill this fall! Chatham Community Library is offering a series of free computer classes in September and October. 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 September 12, Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

PowerPoint Basics, Part 1 September 18, Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

PowerPoint Basics, Part 2 September 25, Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Internet Basics, Part 1 October 2, Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Drop-in Computer Assistance October 10, Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Internet Basics, Part 2 October 16, Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

NEW! Genealogy 101 October 24, Wednesday, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

The Drop-In Computer Assistance sessions (September 12 and October 10) 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.

September and October 2018 Free Computer Classes at Chatham Community Library Jon Darling 2018-08-30T12:48:36+00:00

Second Senior Education Conference on November 7, 2018 at Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro

Enjoy a day-long program of educational sessions on health and wellness, planning for the future, safety, and nutrition. Lunch included.

The Chatham County Council on Aging, in partnership with NC Cooperative Extension Service, is putting together a day-long program of educational sessions on a wide range of topics.

SPEAKER: The keynote speaker is Dr. James Johnson and he will be speaking on the “Browning and Graying of America”—Implications of Immigration for an Aging Population. It is sure to be a thought-provoking presentation.

TOPICS COVERED: Among the many other topics that will be addressed during the day by speakers from Chatham and surrounding counties include (more…)

Second Senior Education Conference on November 7, 2018 at Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro Jon Darling 2018-08-20T10:12:23+00:00

Fall 2018 OLLI Course Catalogs Now Available at the Fearrington Smoke House

Copies of the Fall 2018 course catalog for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke University are now available for pick up at the Fearrington Smoke House.

OLLI at Duke offers over 160 non-credit courses in various subjects with no assignments or grades to “seasoned” adults over age 50. Courses are at the Duke campus and at different nearby locations, including Galloway Ridge. OLLI’s Fall Registration starts on Tuesday, August 07th at 9:00 am. For online registration and additional information visit www.learnmore.duke.edu or call 919-684-6259. If you have any questions you can also call Warren Ort in Fearrington 919-533-6597. The Fall 2018 Course Catalog can be viewed and also be downloaded here. Up-to-date course enrollment status can be viewed here. (click “show” under the COURSES label).

Since 2001 philanthropist Bernard Osher has made grants from his foundation to launch OLLI programs at 120 universities and colleges in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Fall 2018 OLLI Course Catalogs Now Available at the Fearrington Smoke House Jon Darling 2018-08-20T10:03:32+00:00

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.

September and October 2018 Free Computer Classes at Chatham Community Library

Second Senior Education Conference on November 7, 2018 at Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro

Fall 2018 OLLI Course Catalogs Now Available at the Fearrington Smoke House

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).