Spring Piano Concert

Special quest performer, Helal El-Zaatari, a PhD student at UNC will be performing a Prelude & Fugue in C minor, leading up to the sonorous "Pathetique" Sonata in C minor by Beethoven, and finishing with the very beautiful and haunting nocturne. You won’t want to miss this unique musical performance!

Date: Sat, Apr 8; Time: 1 - 3 pm
Location: Seymour; Fee: FREE; Activity Code: 343016-05
Registration: Recommended by calling 919-968-2070

New to Medicare? Join our Welcome to Medicare Class

If you’re turning 65 soon, you’re probably being bombarded by mailings about Medicare.  This free class will provide valuable information whether you’re retiring soon, already retired or continuing to work.  You’ll learn how and when to enroll, potential penalties for late enrollment, Medicare’s costs, benefits and options.  

Monday, April 17, 12 - 1:30 pm
Orange County Public Library
137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
Register at 919-245-2015

Wednesday, April 26, 6 - 7:30 pm
Online via Zoom
Register at www.orangecountync.gov/Medicare101_Apr  

Pelvic Floor and More: Mystery Solved

This presentation discusses common pelvic floor conditions. The book, “The Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to solve your pelvic floor symptoms” answers all your questions. We will be discussing how it can help you improve these conditions.

Date: Thu, Apr 20; Time: 10 – 11 am
Location: Passmore Center; Fee: Free
Register by: Thu, Apr 13; Phone: 919-245-2015

Orange County Sheriff’s Drone Presentation

Did you know that the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has a drone to use for searches? Come and learn more about how the drone is utilized and a demonstration.

Date: Tue, Apr 25; Time: 2 – 4 pm
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2023 
Activity Code: 223074-04; Register by: Tue, Apr 18; Fee: FREE

Remembering our friend and co-worker, Stephen “Mike” Komives.

We are saddened to share the news of the death of our friend and co-worker, Mike Komives. Mike was a valued member of the OCDoA family.  As our employment specialist, he leaves behind a legacy that will live on for years to come.  Mike, was passionate about helping “mature adults,” as he always referred to many of us, find their “dream job.” The work he has done for senior employment and the hundreds of persons he has helped is irreplaceable.

Friends and peers described Mike as a gentleman and servant leader, an example to be followed. He loved people and made it a point to get to know his clients, co-workers and friends. Mike greeted everyone with a warm, genuine smile and a post-Covid fist bump. Before “getting down to business” he wanted to know how you were doing and took the time to talk about your interests and family.  It was clear that family was very important to Mike, as he enjoyed hearing about our families and sharing news about his own.

Mike had a servant’s heart and inspired others to be better and do better. He led by example, always willing to help, to share knowledge and encourage others. He was the ultimate “networker,” working not for his own benefit, but to benefit those seeking a connection to jobs, resources and needed assistance. Mike put others first, he made a difference. Thank you, Mike, you will be greatly missed by us and by our community! 

Mike's Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on May 2, 10:00 a.m. Please remember his family in your thoughts and prayers.

For our mature job seekers, please be patient as we look for someone to take on the employment service duties. For updates and assistance, please contact our Aging Helpline by phone at 919-968-2070 or email agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov.  For resources, please visit www.orangecountync.gov/MatureJobSeekers.

Sincerely, Janice Tyler, OCDoA Director 

Older adults living in the Triangle Area...WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

HOPE North Carolina is holding Community Focus Groups in the Triangle Area for older adults to share their thoughts around inclusive communities where people of all abilities and ages experience a sense of belonging. In our efforts to build our first pilot community, we want to hear from the aging community about their general interests in living in a housing community with people living with disability and other families. Your insights and shared lived experiences will support us in understanding the housing needs and preferences.

 The focus group will take place in mid-April at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, and all participants will be compensated. If this is something that you would like to be a part of, please fill out the interest form, and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible! We will greatly appreciate your interest in being in conversation with other older folks who have lived experience of wanting to live in an inclusive housing community that will provide a sense of belonging and collective thriving. 
 
Please see the flyer for more information. 
 
If you have any other questions, please email Sharon Son (sson2@unc.edu) or Laura Wells at lauraw@hopenorthcarolina.org. 

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575.

Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA)

The EHA was created to help Orange County residents with low incomes prevent eviction and homelessness and secure and maintain stable housing. Assistance is available to households  in Orange County that:

1. Earn no more than 30% of the area median income 
2. Have an urgent need for housing assistance that is related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and 
3. Do not have adequate resources to cover the cost of their housing need.

Rent, mortgage and utility payments, security deposits, application fees and other emergency housing-related expenses are eligible for reimbursement.

To learn more or to apply, call the Orange County Housing Helpline at 919-245-2655 or visit Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) Program

The program is funded by Orange County and the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, along with state and federal funding.

In Need of Incontinence Supplies?

Thanks to generous donations, the Department on Aging has a supply of incontinence supplies including: Bed pads, pull up briefs, adult diapers, wipes, and adult booster pads. If you are in need of any of these supplies, we may be able to provide you with up to one pack per month (depending on availability of the items requested).

Contact the Aging Helpline (919-968-2087 or agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov) to request supplies.

Technology Classes: Available Through the  Seymour Tech Center

Seymour Tech offers FREE classes for older adults around personal computer, tablet, and smart phone use. See the full list of upcoming programs here.

Location & Hours

103 Meadowlands Dr. (PO Box 8181)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: 919-245-2015

Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Location & Hours

2551 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone:919-968-2070

Hours: 
Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 9 pm
Friday - Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm