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.

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

Senior Education Conference – Chatham Council on Aging – November 14

2019 Senior Education Conference

Eventbrite – Chatham County Council on Aging presents 2019 Senior Education Conference – Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, Pittsboro, NC. Find event and ticket information.

Senior Education Conference – Chatham Council on Aging – November 14 Jon Darling 2019-09-05T15:27:33-04:00

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

Free Seminar Raises Awareness About Scams & Fraudulent Schemes Targeting Seniors

Event Also Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Each year North Carolina recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. Increasing awareness of one of the most vulnerable populations is now more important than ever. The Adult Services Division of Chatham County Social Services Services, Cooperative Extension and the Council on Aging and NC Cooperative Extension jointly host a free event on the dangers of scams to bring awareness of elder abuse to you and your loved ones.

The seminar will be held on Thursday, May 30, 9:30 AM to Noon at the Council on Aging;-Western Senior Center at 112 Village Lake Road in Siler City. [MAP]

The program will include such topics scams and fraudulent schemes through the internet, sweepstakes, lotteries, home repairs, phone and telemarketing scams, reverse mortgages and Medicare fraud. Presenters include Hugh Harris with NC Department of Justice, Stephanie Bias with NC Department of Insurance, and the Chatham County Council on Aging.

Free Seminar Raises Awareness About Scams & Fraudulent Schemes Targeting Seniors Jon Darling 2019-05-06T13:26:04-04:00

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 2018-08-20T10:12:23-04:00

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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.)