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Topics in this EditionUpcoming ProgramsAnnouncementsAging Transitions ServicesResources & SupportsVolunteer OpportunitiesContact Us
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Small town intrigue surrounding a death...Prime Time Players Present: TriflesTrifles, a short 25-minute play by Susan Glaspell, gathers a group of people together in a gloomy farmhouse kitchen to try to figure out “who done it”. This play was first performed at the Wharf Theatre, Provincetown, Mass in 1916.
Watch Trifles: https://youtu.be/PO7WGJfnJcI
After enjoying this production, click Subscribe to the right. It doesn’t cost. Through this, you will gain access to other productions of Prime Time Players. AFTER you’ve subscribed, just click on the "P" on the left of the screen to see what is available.
If you’re already a subscriber to our Channel, use the this link to see our many productions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRc7Qk64jfIyHEntY6oyazg
Virtual Art Show featuring JOYCE SANDYJoyce Sandy, a self-taught artist from the age of 16 and
scholar of the Art Students League in New York City,
will introduce her exhibit, “Transitions”. You will enjoy
beautiful acrylics on canvas featuring butterflies and
bridges and how in many cultures, they are symbols of transition.
Date: Month of September
Time: Every day at 3 pm
View program: https://www.orangecountync.gov/236/Senior-Center-Programs
If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250 or csims@orangecountync.gov.
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Drawing 101 - Intro to Drawing Drawing is a way of seeing and communicating. Develop your own personal eye and language as you discover principles of observation, shading, and mark-making. Each session focuses on a specific strategy and includes demonstration, practice, and individual and group critique. We will provide a list of materials and where they can be
purchased before the class session starts. Min. 5/Max 10. Instructor: Robin Brown
Register by: Sep 1 Link: Program ID will be emailed
Fee: $40
Date: Tuesdays, Sep 14, 21, 28 (354012-01)
Time: 1:30 – 3 pm
Dementia - Let's Talk About ItJoin OCDoA’s dementia care specialists for a conversation around topics related to dementia education, living with cognitive change, and being a dementia caregiver. We will provide 15-30 minutes of education at the start of the hour, and the remaining time will be spent in conversation, Q&A, and resource-sharing around the day’s topic. Grab your preferred morning beverage and join us! You may register for one or multiple sessions. Call 919-245-4279 or email for GoToMeeting login information. Please register 1 day prior to the meeting.
Caregiver Self-Care
Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 10:15-11:15 am
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Art Composition – Virtual ClassThe success of your original art depends heavily on your compositional skills. Learn the specific principles of composition through hands-on experiences using different materials and creative tricks. You will receive feedback on their projects as you work together with their instructor. You will not complete any finished painting, but you will be bubbling with ideas for your future creations. Who knew that learning composition skills could be this much creative fun! Min 4/Max 10.
Instructor: Carol Fynn, certified master teacher and professional watercolor artist.
Download the Material List
Register: 919-968-2070
Fee: $65
Date/Time: Wed, Sep 16 – Oct 21; 9 -11 am
Activity Code: (354124-01)
Join: After registering, please contact carolefynn@gmail.com to receive the Zoom class link and ID code.
LGBTQ Film Club Zoom Film/Movie Invitations for 1st and 3rd Saturdays, September, 2020. ZOOM Film/Movie “Disclosure” (2020)Saturday, 3:00 PM, September, 19, 2020 Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen is a 2020 American documentary film, directed and produced by Sam Feder. The film follows an in-depth look at Hollywood's depiction of transgender people and the impact of their stories on transgender lives and American culture. To register please email Gray Rodgers: grodgers@email.unc.edu
Caregiver Education Series: Advance DirectivesJoin Rich Gwaltney from Transitions LifeCare to discuss how to make our healthcare and end-of-life choices known to our loved ones.
Date: September 21, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Link: For information and to receive the link to join, please email Kendall Kopchick or call (919) 245-4278.
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FALLS PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEKFalls are a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older, but they are not an inevitable part of aging. There are proven ways to prevent them. North Carolina will celebrate Falls Prevention Awareness Week September 20 – 26. Join the OCDOA as we explore ways to prevent a fall.
Home Safety ChatsJoin occupational therapist Marie Dagger for the inaugural Home Safety Chat on Tue, Sep 22 at 10 am. This 30 min program of education and Q&A will discuss grab bars in this first session with further topics on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Contact Marie for further information and registration: 919-245-4279; mdagger@orangecountync.gov
Fee: FREE
Date: Tue, Sep 22 (342205-04)
Time: 10 am
Link: Program ID will be emailed
5 Ways to Prevent a Fall at Home
How can we prevent a fall? Occupational Therapist Marie Dagger and UNC Injury Prevention Coordinator Lindsay Bailey will discuss key areas to focus on as your work towards staying safer at home. Questions and discussion encouraged!
Date Thu, Sep 24
Time: 1 pm
Link: Program ID will be emailed
Falls Risk ScreeningAre you concerned about falling? Contact Occupational Therapist Marie Dagger for a 1:1 appointment to discuss your falls risk. Results are confidential, but can be shared with your doctor upon request. Appointments are available via phone or video call. In-home follow-up available post COVID-19. Contact 919-245-4279 or mdagger@orangecountync.gov.
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Live Virtual Field Trip to the NC Museum of Art“A Mindful Moment with Art: Family Portraits”
Spending time with works of art can help you slow down and focus on the present moment. In this interactive program, participants will practice these strategies with family portraits from the Museum’s collection and learn how coping skills can help regulate feelings and stress. Questions, contact Lisa Meinert at 919-245-4251.
Fee: FREE / Download the program flyer
Date: Thu, Sep 24 (313094-02)
Time: 2 - 3 pm
Link: Program ID and other information will be emailed
Personal Reflections: How are you Finding Peace During COVID?As we all continue this journey to finding our own personal happiness and peace during COVID, we want to know what has inspired you. We’re seeking personal reflection pieces to share with and inspire out community. You don’t have to be an experienced artist or writer to submit. We welcome all levels of experience and look forward to experiencing the beauty with in your stories, your poems, your art that reflects upon your struggles and triumphs while living through the COVID epidemic. The Mental Wellness SRT will select submissions to present during a virtual program honoring our community and the progress we have made together. Submissions due by Friday, October 9 at 5 pm to Shenae McPherson at shmcpherson@orangecountyno.gov or 919-945-4243 Virtual Presentation Program will be held: Date: Thu, Nov 12 Time: 4 – 5:15 pm Please join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphoneLink: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/539521381You can also dial in using your phone at 786-3211 Access Code: 539-521-381
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Orange County, North Carolina Takes Another Step Forward in Reopening Following the state’s lead, Orange County will move into Governor Roy Cooper's Phase 2.5 of the statewide reopening plan at 5 p.m. today, Sept. 4, with a few exceptions. Read on...
For up-to-date information on coronavirus cases in Orange County, visit the Orange County's COVID-19 webpage or reach out for further information: - Newsletter: Sign up for the COVID-19 newsletter from the Orange County Health Department.
- Text: To receive daily text updates, text ocnchealth to 888-777.
- Hotline: Questions about COVID-19? Call (919) 245-6111 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Spanish language and other languages available.
- Email: Email your questions to covid19@orangecountync.gov.
Core for Seniors TIME CHANGE: 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays & Fridays starting 9/16/2020FREE 1/2 hour exercise class with Dianne Martin. The drill is as follows: a 2.5 minute aerobic warm-up, 10 minutes of light weights, 15 minutes of floor work, then 2 minutes of cool-down stretching.
To register and receive the Zoom class password, please send email to Dianne Martin.
WEDNESDAY Exercise Class – Meeting ID: 179 967 239
Topic: Live Wednesday Workout with Dianne
Time: Every week on Wed, 12:00 noon, Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/179967239
FRIDAY Exercise Class – Meeting ID: 497 324 203
Topic: Live Friday Workout with Dianne
Time: Every week on Fri, 12:00 noon, Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/497324203
Dance and Pilates for Parkinson's classes now on ZoomThe American Dance Festival's Parkinson Initiative announces FREE weekly dance and Pilates classes for those living with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. Classes available Sept. 13 - Dec 11. Visit the American Dance Festival's Parkinson's Movement Initiative site to learn more, register and keep moving!
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Do you know an amazing Direct Care Worker?It’s time for the sixth annual SHARP Direct Care Worker Awards. Nominations are open through September 18, 2020. A virtual recognition ceremony will be held for award winners on Thursday, October 22, 2020. This event is in honor of Direct Care Workers (nurse aides, personal care aides, companion caregivers, etc.) who affect their clients’ lives on a daily basis and make a difference in the Orange County community.
In recognition of the outstanding service provided by direct care workers, the Department on Aging and SHARP will present awards in the following categories: Client Impact, Longevity, Leadership, Going the Extra Mile, and Rising Star. One person will be chosen as the “Direct Care Worker of the Year.”
For more information about the awards and to nominate a direct care worker, please complete the online nomination form at: http://www.orangecountync.gov/249/SHARP-Direct-Care-Worker-Awards. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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 OCDOA Aging Transitions staff, Kim Lamon-Loperfido, Alison Smith and Marie Dagger, model how to properly wear a mask. Family, work, safety..."Whatever Your Reason, Get Behind the Mask" |
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AGING TRANSITIONS SERVICES
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Caregiver SupportsSupport groups, educational programs, Memory Café, and Care Partner Collaborative have all gone online and most participants have been quick to adopt this new way to gather and stay connected. See below for upcoming programs or flyer for all Fall 2020 Caregiver Programming.
For more caregiver resources, sign up for the monthly Community News for Caregivers e-newsletter.
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Caring for Ourselves – Support GroupAre you feeling worried, lonely and in-need of a safe space to explore your feelings? Our support group will include education and tips that can be used to manage feelings of stress and anxiety while promoting self-care. Group meetings offered virtually through GoToMeeting.
Register: 2 days in advance to receive a program eligibility screening and instructions on how to join. For more information and to register please call Tiffany Summers, LCSWA, and 919-245-4277.
Date: 1st and 3rd Mondays, starting September 21st
Time: 2:30-3:30 pm
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Activity Engagement CoachingAs we all continue to spend a lot of time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be challenging to find ways to keep loved ones with dementia engaged throughout the day.
For caregivers connected to our various dementia support programs, we are now offering one-on-one consultations (via phone or GoToMeeting) where we can brainstorm together with you to identify enjoyable activities that are - Person-centered, i.e. tailored to your loved one’s current and past interests, likes, & preferences
- Meaningful
- Appropriately modified to current level of cognitive ability, thereby reducing frustration and stress
If interested, please contact Lisa Meinert (919-245-4251), certified Dementia Care Partner and Activity Professional or Marie Dagger, OTR/L (919-245-4279).
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Aging Helpline Talk to trained staff about any aging-related issue. You may also email Aging Services. We try to find answers to your age-related questions and link you to the services that you need. Helpline hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Chinese & Spanish Language Helpline
Call 919-245-4275 to speak to our staff in Mandarin.
Call 919-245-4279 ext. 1 to leave a message in Spanish.
Aging Transitions, Senior Center programming and Volunteer Connect 55+ staff are available to meet individually by appointment, by phone or email. For more information call the Passmore Center at 919-245-2015, Seymour Center at 919-968-2070, or the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087.
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AcupunctureAchieve optimal health naturally through the ancient art of Chinese Medicine. We see the body, emotions and spirit as an integrated system, which we strive to harmonize to maintain a balanced state of wellbeing. Acupuncture treats a myriad of issues from arthritis, insomnia, headaches, neck/back pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, varicosities, digestive and respiratory issues and more. Online consultations available.
For more information, please visit: http://www.nccaomdiplomates.com/celestialsea.
Please call Tamara Freedman, L. Ac. for an appointment 919-370-1375 or email her at Celestialseacupuncture@gmail.com
To register, please contact the Front Desk: 919-968-2070
Fee: $55/ 1.5 hr session
At-Home ActivitiesMissing your usual activities at the Seymour and Passmore Centers? Check out our new list of at-home activities, curated by your favorite senior center staff members!
Download our listing of online activities that mirror some of our drop in activities including crosswords, card games, reading books, painting, table tennis, DIY projects, and more. Find the updated list on the Senior Center Online Programs Page!
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Fit SeniorsCheck out our at-home exercise options offered by OCDOA Wellness Program instructors and staff to help keep you fit and healthy. Visit Fit Seniors to connect with LIVE classes from Dianne, Judy, and Vicki, or pre-recorded videos from Charron, Salli, and Kevin!
Watch for more options in the future and get started today!
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Grocery Delivery ServiceIf you are in need of grocery delivery, or if you know an older adult who would benefit from this service, Volunteer Connect 55+ is now offering this resource. To register for this program, complete the online request form or contact the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087.
This service is being offered to Orange County residents age 60 and over. Ordering requirements apply.
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Information from the IRS13.9 Million Americans will receive additional small IRS payment. Taxpayers who had a refund that was not paid promptly will be receiving a separate interest payment from the IRS. The average payment will be $18 but the exact amount depends on your refund amount. If your refund was direct deposited to your bank account, this separate interest payment will come the same way, otherwise you’ll receive a check in the mail with the notation “INT Amount”. Please note that this payment is taxable income and the government will send you a 1099-INT form that you’ll need when you file your 2020 income tax in early 2021.
Still Looking for Your Income Tax Refund? You can check the status of your federal income tax refund at www.irs.gov/refunds or download the IRS2Go App to your smart phone. The NC Department of Revenue has a similar tool at https://www.ncdor.gov/file-pay/refund-process.
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Medicare & Health InsuranceThe Orange County Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is continuing to assist Orange County residents age 55+ with questions about Medicare and ACA/Obamacare plans. All consultations are currently done through video chat. To schedule an appointment, please visit our website www.orangecountync.gov/ocncshiip. You can also receive assistance over the phone by calling the NC Department of Insurance at 1-855-408-1212.
State Health Plan Changes for Retirees: NC State Government retirees with health benefits will be receiving information about changes to their State Health Plan options soon. The State has replaced the two United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plans with similar plans from Humana. Benefits remain the same or better and premiums for spouses to participate are significantly lower. Those currently using either United Plan will be automatically enrolled in the Humana Base Plan for 2021, unless you take an action during the State Health Plan’s Open Enrollment Period October 15-October 31. Watch for information in your mail or visit the state’s website: www.shpnc.org.
Financial Assistance with Medicare Costs: If your gross income (including social security benefits) is less than $1595 per month for an individual or $2155 for a married couple and you have limited savings, you may qualify for assistance with Medicare premiums and/or copays. Call Jeanne Chamberlin at 919-245-4240 to learn more.
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 Mike Komives
Employment Specialist
Orange Co. Dept. on Aging
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Mature Job Seekers, Searching for a Job?In today's environment and economy, resumes and cover letters need to be compelling, concise, to-the-point, and present valid reasons why you should be considered. For help, contact Mike Komives. Networking in this environment is much more challenging. If you want to know about job seeker groups that can help connect you with people you want and need to meet, contact Mike Komives. Interviewing today is done differently than before the coronavirus / Covid19 pandemic hit us. Telephone and virtual interviewing -- Zoom, GoToMeeting, and other applications are used, even multiple times before a face-to-face meeting takes place. If you want suggestions and practical thoughts on these, contact Mike Komives. Mike Komives, Employment Specialist for Orange County Department On Aging. Phone: 919-616-8778, or email: skomives@orangecountync.gov
Orange County Health Department Nutrition Programs Telehealth: We now offer Telehealth appointments for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) services. We are using a secure, HIPAA certified audio/video sharing application for these appointments that allows us to connect with clients through a computer or smartphone. We are also continuing to offer interpretation services via the same platform. Our staff will report back to the referring medical provider after each appointment. Overview of MNT and DSME services: Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT): An appointment provided by a registered dietitian who works with the referring medical provider and client on any nutrition-related medical issue. During the appointment, the dietitian conducts a thorough review of the medical history, medications, labs, and diet and lifestyle patterns. Together with the client, the dietitian develops a personalized nutrition treatment plan and goals to improve health outcomes.
Diabetes Self-Management Education Services (DSME): An American Diabetes Association Service that is 10-hours of education on the basics of diabetes prevention and management. Services led by a multi-disciplinary team trained in diabetes. Class topics include living with diabetes, monitoring blood sugars, nutrition, medication management, exercise, managing sick days, and complication prevention. We also offer lunch, an education manual and prizes to help participants better manage their diabetes.
Both of the services require a referral from a medical provider. We will contact you to see if you have any questions or need promotional items or please feel free to contact us, 919.245.2380. Thank you for your support of our services.
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COVID-19 Volunteer OpportunitiesWould you like to share your skills and gifts with older adults in Orange County? Leaders from Orange County’s Department on Aging and UNC’s Partnerships in Aging are creating a list to match volunteers with the needs and changing circumstances of individuals and organizations that serve older adults.
To volunteer, please add your name to the COVID-19 Volunteer list.
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For more information about ways to help, please visit:
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103 Meadowlands Dr. (PO Box 8181)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: 919-245-2015
Currently Closed to the Public
Typical Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 8 pm
Fridays, 8 am - 5 pm
Saturdays, 9 am - 11 am |
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2551 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone:919-968-2070
Currently Closed to the Public
Typical Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 9 pm
Fridays, 8 am - 5 pm
Saturdays, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm |
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