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.

Chatham County (NC) Library Online Classes for December 2020

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Microsoft Word Basics Part 1 Learn how to create and format documents in Microsoft Word. This class is designed for beginners. Build on the concepts learned in Part 1. Create bulleted and numbered lists, insert charts & tables, add headers & footers, and more. Participants should have prior basic experience with Word.

Visit this site to read the details.

Chatham County (NC) Library Online Classes for December 2020 Jon Darling 2020-11-24T13:26:19-05:00

Senior Planet: Presented by AARP

Join Us Online – Senior Planet

Senior Planet is now regularly streaming online events that can be joined from anywhere in the world. When online events are scheduled, you’ll see them on this page. To stay in the loop, make sure you subscribe to our newsletters! Sign Up for Newsletters

ALL UPCOMING EVENTS — These FREE events are hosted by Senior Planet locations nationwide, and are open to anyone 60 and older. Join with others 60+ every week to keep learning, connecting, and exploring. Senior Planet is about much more than just the latest gadgets and apps and websites. Those gadgets and apps and websites are just means to an end: enabling older adults and people of all ages to come together and find ways to learn, work, create, and thrive in today’s digital age.

Senior Planet: Presented by AARP Jon Darling 2020-06-09T11:49:05-04:00

Chatham County Seniors Have Online and Phone Line Options to Keep Them Moving and Learning From Home

Online & Distance: Offerings and Resources

Downloads If you are using Zoom on your computer, you will want “Zoom Client for Meetings.”For a smartphone or tablet, you will want “Zoom Mobile Apps” The Chatham County Council on Aging strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program.

Chatham County Seniors Have Online and Phone Line Options to Keep Them Moving and Learning From Home Jon Darling 2020-06-08T14:23:41-04:00

How to Join a ZOOM Meeting

How to Join a ZOOM Meeting Jon Darling 2020-06-08T14:20:16-04:00

Free Matter of Balance Course

MATTER OF BALANCE
Do you have concerns about falling? Have you been struggling with maintaining your balance?
Many older adults are concerned about falling and restrict their activities. This award-winning program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. It is an evidenced-based health education program and it is free of charge. While simple exercises will be used, it is not an exercise class.

Minimum Number of people: 3 minimum and 8 maximum

Registration by Thursday, September 26
To register call the Passmore Center front desk, 919-245-2015
Instructor: Geri Kanne, MSN, ANP-BC
Fee: FREE
Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Classes will be held from Tuesday, Oct 2 through Nov 19 (242000-02)
Time: 10 am – 12 pm, or 1- 3 pm

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Free Matter of Balance Course Jon Darling 2019-09-18T17:27:51-04:00

Education Program: “Introduction to Insight Meditation” 7:00 p.m. September 12, 2019

Education Program: “Introduction to Insight Meditation” 7:00 p.m. September 12, 2019 Jon Darling 2019-08-25T22:06:39-04:00

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Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine, so there will be no cost to you. If anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam. Here’s what to know: • You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine. • You can’t pay to get early access to a vaccine. • Don’t share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising access to the vaccine for a fee. If you come across a COVID-19 vaccine scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission or call MEDICARE at 1-800-MEDICARE. And check out CDC.gov for trustworthy information on the COVID-19 vaccine.

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SlowCOVIDNC Exposure Notification App

It’s easy. All you have to do is download SlowCOVIDNC and you can help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Visit this website for complete details and to download the app for Apple and Android phones. Download the SlowCOVIDNC Exposure Notification app, enable your Bluetooth and Exposure Notification settings, and be notified if you have been in close contact with someone who has shared a positive COVID-19 test result in the app. Once you opt-in to the notification system, you can also anonymously share a positive COVID-19 test result in the app. SlowCOVIDNC protects your identity and privacy while empowering you to protect yourself, your family, and your community.

For the latest information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) disease, see this page located on the Resources menu tab.

CDC Advice: Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19. How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering, CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings, How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering? How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering? Visit this CDC page.

COVID-19 Current Information Page

To a very small degree, Fearrington Village residents look to Fearrington Cares for information about health and well-being. Since accurate and current information is the bedrock of managing any potential threat to residents, Fearrington Cares is providing an information page on our web site for the infectious disease COVID-19.

CLICK HERE to Check it Out -- Bookmark Those Sites -- They Are Updated Frequently.

Center Activity Update June 04, 2020

A NOTE FROM KAREN METZGUER, NURSE & DIRECTOR

Fearrington Cares Center remains closed for 2 reasons: state guidance related to COVID-19 and to complete our building renovations.

President Barbara Hummel-Rossi provided a summary of our building progress to the community in an email 2 weeks ago; this summary currently found on our website under "Building Updates."

The heart of Fearrington Cares is our 250+ Volunteers, the majority of whom are considered high risk if infected with the Corona virus. Additionally, 100% of our services put a Volunteer within 6 feet of you; this is the minimum distance recommended for physical distancing. For these reasons, Fearrington Cares traditional services are currently suspended.

I describe Fearrington Cares as a "high touch not a high tech" organization. Unable to perform our services during the NC stay at home executive orders, on my recommendation, the staff and I have been furloughed for the past 2 months. I am writing a proposal for steps to begin reopening when the building is completed and we are allowed to use it. You are still "safer at home" and I hope you are limiting your outings and using masks.

Fearrington Cares services that are most valued by the community do not lend themselves to the digital world. However, we now have movement classes and a support group online; information about them is on our home page. We are loaning equipment, picking up prescriptions and groceries. We will have the health and safety of our Volunteers and all residents at the forefront of the challenging decisions we are making.

Our website is a great resource for new classes and meetings we are adding to our virtual programming.

Check out the digital services available while the Center remains closed.

Chatham County (NC) Library Online Classes for December 2020

LibraryAware

Senior Planet: Presented by AARP

Join Us Online – Senior Planet

Chatham County Seniors Have Online and Phone Line Options to Keep Them Moving and Learning From Home

Online & Distance: Offerings and Resources

How to Join a ZOOM Meeting

Free Matter of Balance Course

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Education Program: “Introduction to Insight Meditation” 7:00 p.m. September 12, 2019

To Read the Position Description, CLICK HERE.

SlowCOVIDNC Exposure Notification App

It’s easy. All you have to do is download SlowCOVIDNC and you can help slow the spread of COVID-19.

For the latest information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) disease, see this page located on the Resources menu tab.

CDC Advice: Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19. How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering, CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings, How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering? How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering? Visit this CDC page.

UPDATED Computer Assistance Information

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COVID-19 Current Information Page

Center Activity Update June 04, 2020