Welcome to OCDOA Upcoming Programs, our monthly e-news blast featuring select events and classes for the coming month. Programs are listed chronologically by event date from earliest to latest. To avoid missing registration deadlines, be sure to note the "register by" dates. We can't wait to see you!
To Register:
- Call the center of your choice (unless otherwise indicated in the program description)
- Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Dr., Hillsborough; (919) 245-2015
- Seymour Center 2551 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill; (919) 968-2070
- Register online at www.orangecountync.gov/OnlineRegistration
Jul 1
Pop Up Museum: A History of Hope – Part 1
A History of Hope, a two-part exhibit, spans from 1793-1930 and begins to tell the history of Chapel Hill. The exhibit emphasizes hope’s power to unite and motivate the Chapel Hill community since the town’s origin. Aiming to educate about our past to inspire hope for a better future, the Chapel Hill
Historical Society lends this exhibit to the Seymour Center in an ongoing pop-up museum series.
Date: Sat, Jul 1 – Dec 30; Location: Seymour
Phone: 919-968-2070; Activity Code: 313103-01
Registration: Not Required; Fee: FREE
Jul 3
Strong and Steady
Focuses on full-body strengthening and balance exercises using exercise bands, hand weights, and ankle weights. The class incorporates exercises that are reviewed and recommended by well-studied programs of the Arthritis Foundation of America, A Matter of Balance, Fit and Strong, and the Otago balance program. It is great for beginners as well as advanced exercisers! Instructor: Vicki Tilley. Ongoing class. Max: 20.
Dates/Times: Mon, Jul 3 - 31; 8:50 – 9:50 am; and Thu, Jul 6 - 27; 10 – 11 am
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 252024-01 & 252007 07; Register by: Mon, Jun 26; Fee: FREE
Gentle Joy of Yoga
The practice of yoga - including stretching and strengthening exercises, its breathing and relaxation techniques - can help improve your sense of well-being. Yoga is an ideal form of exercise as its movements are smooth and adaptable offering opportunities to promote good bone health as well as gain strength and flexibility in your spine and joints. Instructor: Joy Gornto, RYT - Ongoing class.
Date: Mon, Jul 3 – 31; Time: 10 – 10:50 am
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 252012 07; Register by: Mon, Jun 26; Fee: $24.00
Jul 5
Walks with Edie Alfano-Sobsey
There’s never been a better time to get active and head out on a good long walk and view the beautiful Riverwalk in Hillsborough. Join Edie and bring a couple of friends to catch a breeze and get active. Meet at the entrance to the Riverwalk next to Weaver St Market (not at the Passmore Center). Be sure to bring your water bottle!
Date: Wed, Jul 5 – 26; Time: 9 am
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 232264-06; Register by: Wed, Jun 28; Fee: FREE
Monarch Support Group: Taking back power in later life
A space for older adults to share about the transition of: Adjusting to retirement and later life, finding meaning and purpose.
Date: Wed, Jul 5; Time: 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Location: Seymour Center; Fee: FREE
Register by: Mon, Jul 3 at 919-968-2070
Download the Monarch Support Group flyer.
LGBTQ+ Summer Dinner and a Movie
Join us as we bring back our monthly dinner and movie series with a new twist! We will embrace our opportunities to share good films, great company, and delicious potlucks! Each month will feature a new movie that celebrates the joys, struggles and journeys of the LGBTQ+ community. Contact method is required upon registration for potluck participation. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm.
Date: Wed, Jul 5; Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Seymour Center; Fee: FREE
Register by: Fri, Jun 30 at 919-968-2070
Download the LGBTQ+ Summer Dinner and a Movie flyer.
Jul 6
Building Blocks of Dramatic Writing
Learn the building blocks of playwriting for beginners in this 4-week course. Participants will create a draft of a 10-minute play and at the end of the course, actors from the Blue Box Theatre Company will bring the scripts to life in a staged reading at the Seymour Theatre for an audience of your friends and fellow participants. Instructor: Grace Siplon, Art Director. Min: 3/Max: 8.
Date: Thu, Jul 6 – 27; Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 347018-01; Register by: Thu, Jun 29; Fee: FREE
Jul 8
Puzzle Competition and Swap
Are you a puzzle fan? Come enjoy a fun day of puzzles! Bring your gently used jigsaw puzzles (with ALL their pieces) and swap them out for something different! You can make your own tiny puzzle and/or join us for a Puzzle Competition! A prize will be awarded to the winner! Only register if interested in competing. Drop-in for puzzle swapping! For questions about the swap or competition, please email Samantha Pell at spell@orangecountync.gov.
Location: Sat, Jul 8; Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 313120-02; Register by: Sat, Jul 1; Fee: FREE
Jul 11
Foundations of Investing
Join Cynda Beauchamp, Edward Jones financial advisor, who will broaden your investing knowledge, providing resources and strategies for developing quality investments and diversifying your portfolio for the long term.
Date: Tue, Jul 11; Time: 10 – 11 am
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 254064-07; Register by: Tue, Jul 4; Fee: FREE
Acrylic Painting – Beginners
Join artist Dan Eubanks and learn the basics of painting with acrylics. Instruction will include color application and blending, as well as working with the back, middle, and foreground of your painting. You don’t need to be able to draw to learn how to paint and create beautiful artwork. Supply list available at the front desk. Min: 4/Max: 8.
Date: Tue, Jul 11 – Aug 1; Time: 2 – 3:30 pm
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 254008 07; Register by: Tue, Jun 27; Fee: $40.00
Jul 13
Five Money Questions for Women
Women face unique financial circumstances. A strong financial strategy is vital. Ensure your financial strategy fits your lifestyle and needs. During this presentation, we explore five critical money questions for women. Instructor: Mary-Charles Nassif, CFP®, ChFC®, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones. Min: 3/Max: 15.
Date: Thu, Jul 13; Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 354068-05; Register by: Wed, Jul 5; Fee: FREE
Jul 15
Petrykivka: Ukraine Folk Art Workshop
Petrykivka is a cultural folk art, originating from about the 18th Century in southeastern Ukraine. The name of the painting style derives from the village of Petrykivka (Dnipro region). Enjoy a session learning the history and creating this folk art custom. Workshop will enable you to embrace historical and spiritual consciousness of this unique art. Instructor: Donna Goldstein. Min: 10/Max: 15.
Date: Sat, Jul 15; Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 354187-07; Register by: Sat, Jul 8; Fee: FREE
Photography – 101B
A class for those photographers ready for the next step. Here is an opportunity to learn about 'bracketing' and 'exposure blending' to create a more pleasing image under harsh lighting conditions. From images to finished product in an hour. Class will be led by a Camera Club Instructor. This class will be in person and online. A link will be provided a few days prior to class. Min: 10/Max: 25.
Date: Sat, Jul 15; Time: 10 am
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 359032-02; Register by: Sat, Jul 8; Fee: FREE
Jul 17
Daylight Death Café
Learn more about what Death Cafés are and discover a safe place to discuss mortality.
Join Anne Weston, founder of Green Burial Project for Chapel Hill/Carrboro’s very own Daylight Death Café.
Date: Mon, July 17; Time: 9:30 – 11 am
Location: Seymour Center; Fee: FREE
Register by: Wed, Jul 12 at 919-968-2070
Download the Daylight Death Café flyer.
Soul Collage
Based on the Jungian concept that we all carry in our psyche many 'selves' that can offer us profound wisdom, Soul Collage is a form of self-discovery. This wisdom is deeper than words and isn’t about "figuring things out". Instead, in Soul Collage, we intuitively collect and combine images that speak to us and allow us to tap into our inner-wisdom as we discover the messages in our creations. Contact front desk for supply list.
Date: Mon, Jul 17; Aug 21; Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 354220 03,04; Register by: Mon, Jul 10; Aug 14; Fee: $5.00
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Date/Time: Mon, Jul 17; 1 – 2 pm; ??,7?17? ?? 1-2?; Fee: FREE ??
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Activity Code: 351025-01 ????; Register by: Mon, Jul 10 ?????:??,7?10?
Jul 18
Dementia - Let's Talk About It
Join 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.
Topic: Anxiety and Dementia; Location: Virtual via Zoom
Date: Tue, Jul 18; Time: 10 am; Fee: FREE
Info & Registration: Contact the Aging Helpline (919-968-2087)
The Story Behind the Lens
Each photograph has a story to tell. Who was the photographer? What day was it taken and why? Who are the people in the photo? What were you feeling when you took the photo? Bring a photo that you would like to share with our group and we will explore how clues can tell use more about old photos. Min: 5/Max: 15.
Date: Tue, Jul 18; Time: 10 am
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 237005-01; Register by: Tue, Jul 4; Fee: FREE
TED Talks at Passmore
Join us to watch and discuss How one small idea led to $1 million of paid water bills. When a computer programmer learned that thousands of people in Detroit were facing water shutoffs because they couldn't afford to pay their bills, she took action – in the simplest, most obvious way possible. This inspiring story shows that each of us can find our own way to help the world. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design and is owned by a non-profit, non-partisan foundation. Min: 5/Max: 8.
Date: Tue, Jul 18; Time: 2 pm
Location: Passmore Hybrid; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 254038-07; Register by: Tue, Jul 11; Fee: FREE
Jul 19
Classic Film Noir Series
Do you love a good mystery? Join Bill Birken for a dive into classic Noir films. He begins each film with remarks and welcomes discussion following. The three films are: Laura (1944); Mildred Pierce with Joan Crawford (1945); and Key Largo (1948). Min: 5/ Max: 75
Date: Wed, Jul 19; Aug 2, 16; Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 343447-06; Register by: Wed, Jul 12, 26; Aug 2; Fee: FREE
Library Storytime
Intergenerational Storytime is a collaboration with Orange County Library, which will be bringing storytime to the Passmore Center! Preschool aged children, with their caregivers, and local Passmore patrons are invited to a fun-filled interactive program. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities to create timeless friendships. Min: 5/Max: 30.
Date: Wed, Jul 19; Time: 10:30 am
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 233076-01; Register by: Wed, Jul 12; Fee: FREE
MORE Laughing at Old Age
Last year, everyone loved Tom Coleman's "Laughing at Old Age" performance at the Seymour Center and now he returns with MORE to laugh at. Come and enjoy an afternoon of one-liners and jokes for people of a certain age. Good, clean humor for all!
Time: Wed, Jul 19; Date: 2 – 2:30 pm
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 333264-02; Register by: Wed, Jul 12; Fee: FREE
Jul 21
AARP Driver Safety
Learn research-based safety strategies to help keep you safe while on the road. After taking the course, you may be eligible for a multi-year discount on your car insurance! Cost of class for AARP members is $20 and for non-members it is $25. Min: 5/Max: 26.
Date: Fri, Jul 21; Time: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 324235-06; Register by: Fri, Jul 14; Fee: $20.00
Saving For and In Retirement: Avoiding Mistakes
Join Edward Moseley with Wells Fargo Advisors for this seminar where he will describe ways to navigate around some of the most common retirement planning mistakes.
Date: Fri, Jul 21; Time: 10 am
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 254064-71; Register by: Fri, Jul 14; Fee: FREE
Jul 24
Basic Drawing
You will be introduced to line, form, shading, perspective, composition and the use of various drawing materials. Supply list available at the front desk. Instructor: Joan Cecil. Min: 3/Max: 10.
Date: Mon, Jul 24 – Aug 14; Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 254021 07; Register by: Mon, Jul 17; Fee: $50.00
Seymour Program Advisory Interest Meeting
Seymour Center Program Team needs you! If you are interested in assisting and advising the program and facility team, come out and learn how you can become involved. Potential Program Advisory members must be actively involved in the various Center programs and services. Join us for this informative meet and greet. Min: 7/Max: 15.
Date: Mon, Jul 24; Time: 11 am
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 357029-03; Register by: Mon, Jul 17; Fee: FREE
Art Show – Marie Crock
Enjoy the watercolor artwork of Marie Crock. After working in the biology field, she was able to study art on a local and national level in retirement. Watercolor is her favorite, and love, art and nature. She currently teaches, along with continuing her own art collection. Additional prints and cards will be available at the reception and Meet the Artist (see additional listing). Min: 5/Max: 25.
Date: Mon, Jul 24; Time: 2 pm
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 253002-07; Register by: Mon, Jul 17; Fee: FREE
Jul 26
Experience the World through Films and Food
Come travel with us and experience a new culture through film and food. Center participants with a connection to that culture helped select each month's featured country. So let's learn something new from your peers! Light snacks will be provided and discussion of the film is encouraged. Program schedule: June - Greece; July - India; August - Thailand.
Date: Wed, Jul 26; Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 313073 22; Register by: Wed, Jul 19; Fee: FREE
Cool things about Bingo!
It's hot, but don't let the heat stop you. Join us for a few rounds of bingo and win great prizes that are sure to cool things down a bit! Min: 5/Max: 20.
Date: Wed, Jul 26; Time: 10 am
Location: Seymour; Phone: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 353041-05; Register by: Wed, Jul 19; Fee: FREE
Solo Agers Interest Group
Solo agers are older adults who are making decisions about their future independently. Come meet other solo agers, learn together, and get involved! All who might consider themselves a 'solo ager' are invited to join. This month we’ll share about the new Perennial Legacy Project!
Date: Wed, Jul 26; Time: 4 – 5:30 pm
Location: Seymour Center; Fee: FREE
Register by: Mon, Jul 24 at 919-968-2070
For more information on solo aging, click here.
Jul 28
A Taste of Venezuela: Cachapas
Cachapas are Venezuelan pancakes made with corn and cooked in a budare (a clay or iron plate). They are then served with queso de mano (Venezuelan fresh cheese) and butter. Min: 5/Max: 10.
Date: Fri, July 28; Time: 3 pm
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 244085-07; Register by: Fri, July 21; Fee: $2.00
Aug 2
Summer Supper with Musical Guest "Blumora"
Blumora is a local acoustic folk duo that sweetly serenades with their beautiful musical arrangements. Come sway to the sounds and enjoy our cold summer salad bar. Min: 15/Max: 50.
Date: Wed, Aug 2; Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: Passmore; Phone: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 233078-01; Register by: Wed, Jul 26; Fee: FREE
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