03/29/19 - 04/11/09

Announcements

Medicare Quick Tip of the Month

Are you paying more than $8.50/month for your prescription medication?  Medicare’s Extra Help Program reduces the cost of medications and drug plan premiums for those who qualify.  If you have monthly income under $1,538 ($2,078 for a married couple living together) and limited resources, you may qualify. Those with lower incomes may qualify for additional programs that eliminate the Part B premium, deductibles and coinsurance.  Make an appointment with a certified SHIIP Counselor to see if you qualify and complete an application.  Visit us online at www.orangecountync.gov/OCNCSHIIP or call 919-245-4274.

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We're on Nextdoor!

The Passmore Center and The Seymour Center are now on Nextdoor, the private social network for neighborhoods. Would you recommend us to your neighbors and help get the word out?

To recommend the Passmore Center: https://nextdoor.com/pages/passmore-center/recommend/

To recommend the Seymour Center: https://nextdoor.com/pages/seymour-center/recommend/ 

Thank you for supporting our senior centers!

Aging Transitions Services

Classes and Trips

Employment Services for Older Adults

Appearances are Critical

When you’re searching for a job, exploring a new career, or starting your own business, your appearance is critical. Make sure you look as if YOU CARE ABOUT HOW YOU LOOK.  Learn more tips on what business leaders expect from Mike Komives, Employment Specialist for the Orange County Department On Aging.
 
Passmore Center: 9 – 10 am
Wed, Apr 3 – Appearances are Critical. Learn some helpful tips
 
Seymour Center: 9 - 10 am
Fri, Apr 5 – Appearances are Critical. Learn some helpful tips

Mike is also available for individual meetings – Mondays and Fridays, 9 AM to 5 PM at the Seymour Center, and Wednesdays, 9 AM to 1 PM at the Passmore Center. Schedule an appointment by calling 919-616-8778, or email: skomives@orangecountync.gov

Health and Wellness

Lunch Program

Volunteers Needed

Help prepare and serve lunch from 11:30 - 1:00 pm at the Seymour Center. Interested? Please call Isabel Jackson, 919-245-4256. 

 SENOR LUNCH PROGRAM 

The Senior Lunch Program offers hot, nutritious meals at the Orange County Senior Centers each Monday through Friday at noon. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Orange County residents 60 years and older are invited to participate. For people under age 60, a meal costs $6. Voluntary and confidential donations for lunch are a very important part of the Program's budget which includes funding from the Older Americans Act, Orange County Government, and the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough.

Medicare Assistance

Welcome to Medicare

Are you turning 65, and eligible for Medicare? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the information “bombarding” you? Learn about Medicare - and all its parts. Whether you are retiring soon, already retired or continuing to work, you’ll get valuable information including how and when to enroll, potential penalties for late enrollment, Medicare’s costs, benefits and options.  

Chapel Hill Public Library
Mon., April 8, 2019, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
To register, call 919-968-2070
 
Orange County Public Library - Hillsborough
Tue., April 16, 2019, 6 - 7;30 p.m.
To register, call 919-245-2015

Meet and Mingle

Seymour Tech Center

Enroll at the Seymour Center. For class list see below or call Seymour Front Desk at 919-968-2070. If you have questions or need assistance with class choices, please call Mike Gilliom at 919-636-0993.

To check our class schedule & course descriptions, or sign up for our upcoming class announcements, go to our website: 

 SEYMOUR TECH CENTER 

Special Events

Aging In Community Speaker Series

RETIREMENT: Perhaps the afternoon knows what the morning never suspected.  Robert Frost  
 
Do you ever wonder what possibilities lay ahead when you leave work?  What do retirees say about money?  How does your retirement affect your loved ones?   Are there other considerations as you approach your new life?
 
These questions and more will be addressed by a diverse panel of “experts” on retirement.   Our panel will include people who are easing into retirement, have recently retired and are well into their new lives away from formal work.  They will share their stories - the surprises, the ups, the downs, the opportunities and the experiences that helped them write their unique retirement script.
 
We hope you’ll leave this event inspired to think about the endless possibilities your life could hold in retirement.
 
Register by: Mon, Apr 8 at 919-968-2070
 
Fee: FREE 

Seymour Center 
Wed, Apr 10     6:30 - 8:30 pm

Tax Assistance

Get Free Help With Your Income Taxes

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a FREE tax service for those with low to moderate income. IRS Certified volunteers prepare federal and state tax returns including free electronic filing.   

2018 Tax Preparation: February 6 – April 13
Passmore Center in Hillsborough – Wednesdays & Saturdays
Seymour Center in Chapel Hill – Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays

Appointments are filling up fast. Review our Eligibility Criteria and make your appointment online at www.orangecountync.gov/OCNCVITA or call us at 919-245-4242.

Where’s My Tax Refund?

The best way for taxpayers to check the status of their refund is to use the Where's My Refund? tool on IRS.gov. You’ll need your social security number, filing status (single, married filing jointly, etc.) and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund.  For a return filed electronically, it will take about 21 days for the refund to be processed; for a paper return expect 6 weeks.   

Volunteer Connect 55+

Calling Volunteers of All Ages!

We are seeking volunteers of all ages to join the VC55+ family of over 400 volunteers! The right volunteer match can be infinitely meaningful and fun – let us help you find your ideal volunteer match!

Opportunities Include:

• Seymour & Passmore Center Greeter Team
• Bi-Lingual (Karen/Burmese/Spanish/English) Volunteer Team
• Long-term Care Volunteer Program with Signature HealthCARE
• Handy Helpers Team
• Friend to Friend Team
• Community Visitation/SALT Team
• Volunteer Drivers Team

To become a volunteer, please contact Shenae McPherson,VC55+ Administrator,
at 919-245-4243, or shmcpherson@orangecountync.gov.

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