Seymour Tech: Introduction to the iPad

iPads are amazing all-in-one tools for email, text, photos, music & videos. They are also a camera, e-book reader, Internet browser, and gaming device. You will learn about setting up email, about Siri, iTunes, and the App Store. The advent of iPadOS makes the iPad truly unique from the iPhone. You can even totally replace other general-use computers with the iPad. You can add a real keyboard; in fact, your iPad will work with nearly any Bluetooth keyboard.
NOTE: Due to the differences in the latest software, we will NOT be covering the iPhone in this class.

Date: 2 Sessions Monday & Tuesday, May 24 & 25     Time: 1 to 3 pm
Instructor: Glick Schultz
Register: Complete online registration form here.

“STRENGTH-OF-THE-PANTHER” RING OF RHYTHM 

No experience necessary! Join in this wonderful communal vibe, outdoors at the Seymour Center – observing physical distance and mask guidelines as needed. Please bring your own percussion instrument; a limited number of drums will be available on request. Dancers welcome, too!
Fee: FREE
Register: Call 919-968-2070

Location: Seymour Center Designated Patio Area
Date: Tuesday, May 25      Time: 11 am  

ESSENTIAL OILS MADE EASY

Are you interested in learning more about treating your body with natural remedies?  During each workshop you will learn how to safely and effectively use therapeutic grade doTERRA Essential Oils to support you and your family’s emotional and physical well-being. *In the event of adverse weather, the program will be cancelled.
Instructor: Wendy Wilkerson.
Register: Call 919-245-2015 1 week before class
Fee: FREE

Date: Thursday, Jun 3        Time:  10 am
Location: Passmore Center Back Patio

BINGO – VIRTUAL GAMES

Get ready to play bingo. Connect with others in a virtual platform! Each person will have 2 game boards available for pick up ONE WEEK PRIOR TO EACH GAME, between 9 am- 4 pm at the Seymour Center. Our Bingo caller  will keep track of winners. Prizes sponsored by Aetna Insurance. Prizes will be available at Seymour Center for the winners. 
Fee: FREE
Register: Call 919-968-2070 to register 1 week before game date

Date: Tuesday, June 22      Time: 3 – 4 pm
Join: Phone#/Link provided at registration

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org.

Medicare Covers Preventive Services at No Charge to You

Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage Plans all cover a large number of preventive services with no co-pays or deductibles.  These include:

• Annual Wellness Visit (Note: this is not a full Annual Physical Exam but instead is designed to check your health status and identify important tests or services that are important for maintaining your health)

• Bone Mass Measurement

• Screening Mammogram

• Screening Colonoscopy

• Cardiovascular Screening

• Immunizations – Flu, Covid 19, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis B

And More.  Check out the complete list.

Where’s My Tax Refund?

If your return was electronically filed and you provided bank account information for a direct deposit, you should receive your refund within 21 days.  You can check on the status of your refund at www.irs.gov/refunds or by downloading the IRS2Go app.

FEE PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The Orange County Senior Centers strive to be accessible and welcoming to all seniors.  If you want to participate in senior center fee-based activities and are unable, or unwilling, to pay a required fee, you may still participate. Furthermore, a selection of free activities and programs are available to seniors age 55 and over. Read more.

JOB SEEKERS: MANY MORE JOBS ARE AVAILABLE NOW. ARE YOU  READY?

We're seeing many more jobs being posted every day!  Are you ready to apply?  Is your resume compelling? Do your cover letters show how you meet or exceed the qualifications desired?  Have you contacted people you know and are you guiding them so they can provide information and names of people you want or need to meet? Are you aware of networking groups in this area?
 
If you want help on any of these or other concerns you have about searching for a job, I’m available to assist you.  I’m Mike Komives, Employment Specialist, Orange County Department On Aging.  We can talk on the phone or meet virtually on Zoom.  Just send me an email with your questions and how you want to connect: skomives@orangecountync.gov or 919.616.8778.   

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 919-245-4245 to leave a message in Spanish.

Aging Transitions, Senior Center programming and Volunteer Connect 55+ staff are available to meet individually by appointment, 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.

For more information about ways to help, please visit:

• Orange County Health Department - How I Can Help

• UNC Health- Ways you can help

• Duke Health - How you can help during COVID-19