Archive for April, 2012
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Apr
Posted by caryseniors in Classes. Tagged: cary nc, cary north carolina, exercise, low-intensity, seniors, summer, swimming, the cary concierge, triangle aquatic center, wake county, water, workout. Leave a Comment
Looking for a fun way to stay healthy, especially now with the hotter weather coming back? Triangle Aquatic Center and the Cary Senior Center have teamed up to bring Aqua Senior to life. Aqua Senior is similar to the classic Aqua Fit, but more suited for low-intensity workouts. Exercises are more gentle and ideal for those who suffer from arthritis or back pain.
This class is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9AM to 10AM at the Triangle Aquatic Center. There are eight classes being offered beginning May 1 and ending May 24. Fees for the course are $51 for returning/registered members. Non-Residents should contact the Triangle Aquatic Center for more information. Their phone number is (919) 459-4045.
The Triangle Aquatic Center is located at 275 Convention Drive Cary, NC 27511. For more information regarding the event, please call the Cary Senior Center at (919) 469-4081.
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Apr
Posted by caryseniors in Classes. Tagged: body, cary nc, cary senior center, dancing, mind, new class, parkinson's disease, social, the cary concierge, therapy. Leave a Comment
Introducing a new course designed to focus on dancing to control the body instead of everyday therapy. The course is built on techniques useful for persons with Parkinson’s disease. The instructor uses the mind, body, and emotion as well as thoughts, imagination, eyes, ears, and touch to make a more social and fun environment while learning to control the body.
This class is located in the ballroom of the Cary Senior Center and is taught by Sofia Hernandez. The class takes place on Thursdays from 10-11 am. The fees are $44 for returning/registered seniors and $58 for new seniors (per 4 week classes).
The Cary Senior Center is located at 120 Maury O’Dell Place in Fred G. Bond Metro Park off of High House Road in Cary.
For more information, please call (919) 469-4081.
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Apr
Posted by caryseniors in Weekly Events. Tagged: bingo, bond park, cards, cary nc, cary north carolina, hearts, pinochle, seniors, the cary concierge, weekly events. Leave a Comment
Have a zest for fun? Join seniors at the Cary Senior center throughout the week for rousing card game nights. Bring a snack and invite a friend, you are sure to have a great time! On Mondays and Tuesdays, enjoy games of pinochle and hearts from 9am to noon in Classroom 303 (Note that there is no meeting on May 28th). Every Wednesday, senior women are invited to play angels from 11am to 3pm. Every Thursday is an open day for all levels of players for any card games, time is 9am to 11:30am. Registration is required to attend these events.
If card games aren’t your thing, come out every second and fourth Tuesday of each month for Bingo! Cash and prizes are given out for winners. There is no registration necessary for this event, though $1 per bingo card is required. Bingo is located in the ballroom of the Senior Center from 1pm to 3:30pm.
The Cary Senior Center is located at 120 Maury O’Dell Place in Fred G. Bond Metro Park.
For more information, please call (919) 469-4081.
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Apr
Posted by caryseniors in Event. Tagged: cary nc, cary senior center, comfort keepers, health, high blood pressure, hypertension, north carolina, resources, resources for seniors, seniors. Leave a Comment
In the dynamic field of health, it is always beneficial to stay informed. One good thing on which to educate oneself is high blood pressure, or hypertension. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force against the walls of your arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. Be educated further on the risks of high blood pressure through a resource class for seniors offered through the Cary Senior Center in the Town of Cary. Join local health experts as they explore health issues and answer questions provided voluntarily by guests during interactive lecture programs. In this course, participants will learn the causes of high blood pressure and how to change or lower these risks.
This lecture will be offered on Thursday, April 26th from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in Classroom 302 of the center. It is presented by Comfort Keepers.
The Cary Senior Center is located at 120 Maury O’Dell Place within Fred G. Bond Metro Park, near the intersection of NW Cary Parkway and NW Maynard Road.
For more information, please call (919) 469-4081.
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Apr
Posted by caryseniors in Classes. Tagged: ancestry, bond park, cary nc, cary senior center, computer class, genealogy, north carolina, seniors. Leave a Comment
Family history is something to be proud of. Learn how to make your own family history and genealogy through a class provided by the Cary Senior Center in the Town of Cary. This five-class course will teach students how to use the software program Millennia Legacy 7.4 Deluxe. Students will learn how to import genealogy information from different formats or from scratch, and from there create a family file that can be shared with all. Basic functions include citing sources, creating reports and charts, adding pictures and maps and videos to the file.
A flash drive is required for this class (1 GB or larger). These may be purchased on their own or at the front desk of the center for $10.
The course is taught Monday, Wednesday and Friday April 23rd to May 2nd. The time is 9:30 am to noon.
The Cary Senior Center is located at 120 Maury O’Dell Place within Fred G. Bond Metro Park. For more information, please call (919) 469-4081.
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Apr
Posted by caryseniors in Classes. Tagged: cary, classes, computer, documents, excel, microsoft, nc, north carolina, office, powerpoint, seniors, technology, word processing. Leave a Comment
In a dynamic technological world, it can be difficult to understand and keep up. The basic applications course provided in the Cary Senior Center can help! The course provides an overview of Microsoft applications including Open Office, Microsoft Office, and others. Within these categories, applications cover word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation utilities. A flash drive is required for this course.
The course is offered for two different dates: Tuesday, April 24th and Thursday, May 3rd from 9:30 AM to noon. The course is $39 for new students and $30 for returning students.
The Cary Senior Center is located in Bond Park at 120 Maury O’Dell Place, near NW Maynard Road and NW Cary Parkway.
Call (919) 469-4081 for more information.
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Apr
Posted by caryseniors in Event. Tagged: 2011, beth mckinney, blockbuster, bond park, cary, cary senior center, cary seniors, emma stone, movie, nc, north carolina, seniors, the help. Leave a Comment
Part of the Saturday Matinee Movies series. See what happens when a southern town’s unspoken code of rules and behavior is shattered by three courageous women who strike up an unlikely friendship in The Help (2011). The screening will be held from 1 to 3:30 PM on Saturday, April 21st in Room 303 of the Cary Senior Center located in Bond Park. After the movie, viewers are invited to discuss the movie.
The Cary Senior Center is located at 120 Maury O’Dell Place. Bond Park is located between NW Maynard Road and NW Cary Parkway.
Call (919) 469-4081 for more information.
12
Apr
Posted by caryseniors in Event. Tagged: cary, cary nc, fee, Hands on, register, senior events, seniors, sign up, Spring Projects, Stevens Nature Center, Workshops. Leave a Comment
Spring is here and there are so many projects to get done around the house! Adult Nature Workshops (for ages 18+) at the Stevens Nature Center provide tips and hands on experience to get you ready to tackle your next outdoors project. April 14th at 2 pm, learn how to attract wildlife to your backyard and avoid problems. Plants will be provided for you. The fee is $18 for Cary residents and $25 for non-Cary residents. Grab your gardening gloves and come down to Stevens Nature Center to get some practice in for this Spring season.
Location: 2616 Kildaire Farm Road
Phone: (919) 387-5980
10
Apr
Posted by caryseniors in Event. Tagged: cary, cary nc, cary senior center, free events, north carolina, senior events, seniors. Leave a Comment
Looking for help filing your taxes? Come to the Dogwood Room today between 10 am and 4 pm at Bond Park Community Center to receive information and assistance with filing your taxes. Make sure you bring all of your paperwork! This program is design is for anyone with low to moderate income, as well as senior adults. You do not need to register for this, it is first come, first served. Please remember to get the name and contact information of the individual who helps you out! Bond Park Community Center is located across from the Cary Senior Center.
Location: 150 Metro Park Drive
Phone: (919) 462-3970
8
Apr
Posted by caryseniors in Classes. Tagged: activities, cary, cary nc, exercise, senior center, senior events, seniors. Leave a Comment
Movercise is a new program that Brookdale Senior Living is offering. I do not know how to better describe it than this quote from Dr. Kevin O’Neil:
“Stretch, exercise and revitalize from the comfort of your chair in a program designed by Richard Hensley, professional trainer. choreographer and entertainer with over 25 years of experience. Movercise is one of many delightful programs offered through our Movement is Medicine program.
Through music and dance and his exuberant personality I feel that Richard provides a resource no less important than any drug.” ~Dr. Kevin O’Neil, Brookdale Senior Living’s Chief Medical Officer.
Brookdale has many locations, including two in the Cary Area. If you are interested in joining the movement, then please call Cyndi Freed at (919) 520-6844. You do not have to be a part of the community to partake in this program!
Clare Bridge – Cary
(919) 852-1355
Carolina House Cary
(919) 460-5959
