Prime Time Players

SAVE OUR STORE! 
The ‘20th Century Music Store’ will have to close its doors on May 1, 2024, unless the PRIMETIME PLAYERS can manage to renew the lease! Please come and share our efforts to ‘turn the tide’ and make an award-winning Documentary on 20th-century music & dance!
BE A PART OF THE ACTION by attending one of the AUDITIONS which will be held at the Seymour Center on Monday, February 19 from 3-5 and at the Passmore Center on Thursday, February 22 from 3-5.  Plan to sing or play an instrument or Dance to perform at the auditions. A pianist will be on hand so be sure to have your music ready for her.
Performances are at the Passmore Center in Hillsborough on Wednesday, April 24th, and at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill on Friday and Saturday, April 26th and April 27th. Shows start at 2:00. 

Click here to download the Spring 2024 Registration Form

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.
Date: Tue, Feb 20; Time: 6 – 7:30 pm; Location: Online presentation via Zoom Register: www.orangecountync.gov/Medicare101_feb ; Fee: Free  

For additional sessions in March, please visit our website www.orangecountync.gov/Medicare or call us at 919-245-4274. 

Get Help with Filing your 2023 Income Tax Return

The Orange County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is again offering income tax return preparation services at no charge to those with low and moderate incomes. You can work in person with a certified volunteer preparer at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill or the Passmore Center in Hillsborough. Schedule an appointment online at our website www.orangecountync.gov/vita or by phone at 919-245-4242.  

If you have a smartphone and internet access, you can also opt to use our Virtual VITA service. Or for straightforward returns, we offer a Do-It-Yourself approach. Visit our website at www.orangecountync.gov/vita for more information and to get started.

Art Appreciation-Portraits

Art appreciation starts with you, the viewer. How does a picture speak to you, emotionally and from your personal experience.? A docent from the Ackland Art Museum will guide our discussion as he shows works from the National Portrait Gallery. Min. 3/ Max: 12.
Date: Fri, Feb 16; Time: 1 - 3:30 pm; Location: Passmore Center
Call: 919-245-2015; Activity Code: 213085-01; Register by: Fri, Feb 9; Fee: Free 

Flicks at Passmore: It Happened One Night

A renegade reporter trailing a young runaway heiress for a big story join her on a bus heading from Florida to New York, and they end up stuck with each other when the bus leaves them behind at one of the stops. Starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. Directed by: Frank Capra.
Date: Wed, Feb 21; Time: 2-4 pm; Location: Passmore Center
Call: 919-245-2015; Activity Code: 253015-02; Register by: Wed, Feb 14; Fee: Free

Saving for & In Retirement: 
Avoiding Mistakes

In this seminar, we will describe ways to navigate around some of the most common retirement planning mistakes. Instructor: Edward Moseley, Senior Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo. Min: 10/ Max: 25. 
Date: Mon, Feb 26; Time: 6-7 pm; Location: Passmore Center
Call: 919-245-2015; Activity Code: 254064-71; Register by: Mon, Feb 19; Fee: Free

Living Alone with Dementia

Join OCDoA’s dementia care specialists for an ONLINE 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. You may register for one or multiple sessions.
Date: Tuesday, Feb 20; Time: 10-11 am; Location: Online
Call: 919-968-2087; Activity Code: 255018-02; Email: agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov

Aging and the Five Senses: Vision

Let's talk about VISION in the next program of our "Aging and the Five Senses" Series. Did you know vision is one of the first of our five sense to change when it comes to aging? Bring your questions or just your ears for a conversation about vision and aging – program includes vision simulation goggles!
Date: Thu, Feb 15; Time: 4 – 5:30 pm; Location: Passmore Center
Call: 919-245-2015; Register by: Thu, Feb 15; Fee: Free 

Push Hands

Push hands is an advanced tai chi technique where partners engage to feel and exchange energy according to tai chi's philosophy. It involves staying composed both mentally and physically while adapting tai chi's movements to ever-changing conditions. Practicing this alongside the solo form enhances both disciplines and paves the way for spontaneous interaction, mirroring real-world application.
Date: Mon, Feb 12 – 26; Time: 1 - 1:45pm ; Location: Seymour Center
Call: 919-968-2070; Activity Code: 343028-02; Fee: Free

Heart Health and Hands-On CPR Training

Join us for a comprehensive CPR/AED training event where you will learn essential life-saving techniques for cardiac emergencies. Our certified instructors will guide you through hands-on practice, ensuring that you master the skills needed to respond confidently in high-pressure situations. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge that could save a life!
Date: Thu, Feb 15; Time: 10 – 11 am; Location: Passmore Center
Call: 919-245-2015; Activity Code: 212007-01; Fee: Free

Personal Training

Discover a rejuvenating personal training program specially designed for seniors, focusing on gentle exercises that strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and promote overall well-being. Our experienced trainers tailor each session to meet individual needs and goals, ensuring a safe and enjoyable fitness journey for older adults.
Date: Tues, Feb 13 – 27 & Thus, Feb 8 – 29; Time: 11 am - 1 pm (Tuesdays), 9 am - 11 am (Thursdays); Location: Seymour Center; Call: 919-968-2070; Activity Code: 35259-21; Fee: $25 for 30 min; $35 for 1 hr

Sing Along the Songs of Broadway 

Sing along with the songs of Broadway with Julie Pendleton and John Moore. John will tickle the ivories while Julie sings songs by American composers Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, and others. Lyrics will be on the big screen for you to sing along, share memories, hear trivia, and have fun!
Date: Thu, Feb 29; Time: 3 – 4 pm; Location: Seymour Center
Call: 919-968-2070; Activity Code: 323054-05; Register by: Thu, Feb 22; Fee: Free

Self-Integration and the Origins of Religion

Shamans gained insight into themselves and cognitive flexibility, helping humans adapt. As cultures stratified, shamans were replaced by compliant religious leaders, though integrative consciousness persisted in various forms. This talk explores integrative modes of consciousness and implications. Presenter: Kenneth Wilson. Min: 30/Max: 80.
Date: Wed, Feb 28; Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm; Location: Seymour Center
Call: 919-968-2070; Activity Code: 334092-01; Register by: Wed, Feb 21; Fee: Free

Aging Transitions Services

Talk to trained staff about any aging-related issue. Call the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087 or 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 919-245-2010 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.

Caregiver Supports

Support groups, educational programs, Memory Café, and Care Partner Collaborative; gather and stay connected with us online or in-person, depending on the program.  For upcoming programs download our Current Caregiver Programming flyer.  For more caregiver resources, sign up for the monthly Community News for Caregivers e-newsletter.

Do You Need Help Finding Transportation?

 The Transportation Specialist provides information on transportation, travel training, the volunteer driver program, and advocacy. 

Call the Transportation Help Line: 919-717-1853 (Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm).

Financial Assistance for Housing Payments

The NC Homeowner Financial Assistance Fund is now accepting applications from North Carolina homeowners whose finances were impacted by the pandemic and who need assistance with housing-related expenses.

Homeowners can learn more and apply for help by calling 1-855-MY-NCHAF (1-855-696-2423) or by visiting NCHomeownerAssistance.gov.

Low Income Household
Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

 LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program that will help eligible households and families afford water and wastewater services, providing a one-time payment for eligible low-income households paid directly to the utility company. LIHWAP runs through September 2023 or until the funds are exhausted. Apply online at www.epass.nc.gov or call/visit your local County Department of Social Services. Learn more download the LIHWAP flier.

Senior Center 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.

Volunteer Connect 55+

Would you like to share your skills and gifts with older adults in Orange County?  To volunteer, please contact Orange County Department on Aging's Volunteer Connect 55+ (VC 55+) Volunteer Coordinator, Rebecca Bratsch by phone at 919-245-4241 or email rbratsch@orangecountync.gov