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Topics in this EditionAnnouncementsCommunity NewsUpcoming ProgramsResources & ServicesVolunteer OpportunitiesContact Us
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The Seymour Center library recently received a large number of currently popular novels and thrillers. The library is located on the lower level of the building; turn right at the bottom of the stairs. Stop by and browse the shelves. Check out is on the honor system. Returned books should be left in the book depository. Happy reading!
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Don’t be fooled by Medicare ScamsDid you know that $68 billion is lost to Medicare Fraud annually? Here are some tips to avoid being taken in by Medicare scams: - Guard your Medicare card like you would a credit card
- Never give out your Medicare number over the phone
- Be sure that it is your doctor who orders any medical equipment you need
- Never sign a blank form from your provider’s office
- Refuse or report anything offered for ‘free’ in exchange for your Medicare number
- Review your Medicare Summary Notice or Explanation of Benefits to confirm that you received all the services listed; contact your provider’s office if you have questions
Report potential fraud and abuse to the NC Department of Insurance at 1-855-408-1212.
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New to Medicare? Join our Welcome to Medicare ClassIf 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, Mar 12; Time: 12 noon – 1:30 pm; Location: Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough Register: 919-245-2015; Fee: Free For additional sessions in March, please visit our website www.orangecountync.gov/Medicare or call us at 919-245-4274.
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Get Help with Filing your 2023 Income Tax ReturnThe 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.
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Solo Agers Interest GroupSolo agers are older adults who are making decisions about their future independently. Come meet other solo agers, learn together, and get involved! This month we’ll have a presentation from Community Paramedics with Orange County EMS. Check out the UNC Partnerships in Aging website here for more information!
Date: Wed, Feb 28; Time: 4 – 6 pm; Location: Seymour Center; Call: 919-968-2070
Register by: Mon, Feb 26; Fee: Free
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Solo Agers Book Club
Join the monthly book club to read, share, and socialize with other solo agers! Meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month before Solo Agers Interest Group.
Date: Wed, Feb 28; Time: 3 – 4 pm; Location: Seymour Center, Call: 919-968-2070; Register by: Mon, Feb 26 Fee: Free
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Life Coaching 101Have you ever heard of a life coach but aren't quite sure what this means? Join Holly Menard, Life Mastery Consultant, as she dives into how she supports individuals of all ages in creating the life they envision. We'll focus on developing personal empowerment to create positive, profound, and permanent change in any area of life. Hosted by Mental Wellness Senior Resource Team.
Date: Tue, Mar 5; Time: 4 – 5:30 pm; Location: Seymour Center
Call: 919-968-2070; Register by: Mon, Mar 4; Fee: Free
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Art Showing- Barbara YoungerCome enjoy an array of whimsical acrylic paintings, collages, gel prints, and alcohol inks created by Barbara Younger, local artist and author.
Date: Mon, Mar 4; Time: 2 – 3 pm; Location: Passmore Center; Call: 919-245-2015; Activity Code: 253002-03 Register by: Wed, Feb 28, Fee: Free
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Flicks at Passmore: JAWSJAWS! When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it’s up to the local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. (1975).
Date: Wed, Mar 6; Time: 2 pm; Location: Passmore Center Call: 919-245-2015; Activity Code: 253015-03; Register by: Wed, Feb 28; Fee: Free
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Veteran’s MeetupCome and meet up with other veterans of the Passmore Center and get to know Jeff McNeill, the Orange County Veterans Services Officer. The floor is open for discussion and to create community.
Date: Mon, Mar 11; Time: 10 – 11 am; Location: Passmore Center; Call: 919-245-2015
Activity Code: 255014-02; Register by: Mon, Mar 4; Fee: Free
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Classic Films SeriesJoin us in March for the Japanese classic Ugetsu. Our classic film series, led by Gail and Michael Corrado, will include viewing the film and open discussion afterward.
Date: Sun, Mar 10; Time: 2 pm; Location: Passmore Center Call: 919-245-2015; Activity Code: 257054-03 Register by: Fri, Mar 1; Fee: Free
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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
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Basic Shuttle TattingLearn to make a lacy seasonal ornament. You will learn the basic stitch, rings, picots, chains, and joins - all the components you need to follow a beginner-level pattern. The instructor will supply one shuttle and thread sufficient for class activities. Bring a small pair of scissors if possible. There is a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class in addition to the registration fee. Instructor: Pam Reading. Min: 4/Max: 8.
Date: Wed, Mar 6 – 27; Time: 2 – 4 pm; Location: Seymour Center
Call: 919-968-2070; Activity Code: 344022-03; Register by: Wed, Feb 28; Fee: $25.00
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Orange County Cotton Mills and Generations of Mill FamiliesJoin the Chapel Hill Historical Society for their March program presented by Sarah Whitley Carrier, North Carolina Research and Instruction Librarian at the Wilson Special Collections Library. Through archival sources, we can understand more about the day-to-day operations of two large cotton mills in Hillsborough, Bellevue and Eno, and the Carrboro Textile Mill, plus generations of the families who ran those mills, and the people who worked there. This program is hybrid - link provided after registration. Min: 10/Max: 75.
Date: Sat, Mar 9; Time: 2 - 4 pm; Location: Seymour HYBRID; Call: 919-968-2070
Activity Code: 357066-04; Register by: Sat, Mar 2; Fee: Free
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TED Talks at SeymourTED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, and is owned by a non-
profit, non-partisan foundation. Its purpose is to make great ideas accessible and to spark conversations. Join us in a laid-back, yet informative environment that will include a 15-30-minute video of a TED Talk and discussion of the topic. This month's video is A Talk About Injustice by Bryan Stevenson. Min: 5/Max: 25.
Date: Tue, Mar 12; Time: 1 - 2 pm; Location: Seymour Center
Call: 919-968-2070; Activity Code: 353020-35; Register by: Tue, Mar 5; Fee: Free
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Affordable Connectivity ProgramThe 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.
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Aging Transitions ServicesTalk 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 SupportsSupport 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).
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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: - Earn no more than 30% of the area median income
- Have an urgent need for housing assistance that is related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and
- 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.
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Financial Assistance for Housing PaymentsThe 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.
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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.
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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.
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Senior Center Fee Payment and Financial AssistanceThe 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.
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Technology Classes: Available Through the Seymour Tech CenterSeymour Tech offers FREE classes for older adults around personal computer, tablet, and smart phone use. See the full list of upcoming programs here.
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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
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103 Meadowlands Dr. (PO Box 8181)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: 919-245-2015 Hours:
Tue, Wed, & Fri: 8 am – 5 pm
Mon & Thu: 8 am – 8 pm
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2551 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone:919-968-2070 Hours:
Mon – Thu: 8 am – 9 pm
Fri – Sat: 8 am – 5 pm
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