18 Mar
The Cary Senior Center and Resources for Seniors, Inc. have teamed up for the Annual Senior Health Fair on Thursday, March 21st. The fair will include local health and wellness experts, pharmacy consultants, health screenings and more. Appointments are required for some of the screenings, which you can use code #63238 to register in advance.
Location: 120 Maury O’Dell Place
Phone: (919) 469-4081
15 Mar
The Cary Senior Center is offering two different classes for those interested in taking Tai Chi, one being a beginners level course and the other for more advanced students. Both classes will meet 8 times on Wednesday from March 27th until May 15th. For Cary residents the cost for the classes will be $37 and $48 for non-residents. Norma Ferrell will instruct both classes.
Beginner level: 11am – 11:50am. Learn movements 1-12 of Sun Style Form.
Advanced Level: Noon-12:50pm. 73 movements of Sun Style Form modified. (Prerequisite: You must know movements 1-41 of beginner and intermediate level of Sun Style Form.)
Location: 120 Maury O’Dell Place
Phone: (919) 469-4081
12 Mar
Classroom 302 at the Cary Senior Center will be the location of a new computer class called: Never too Old to Learn. There are literally 100′s of free classes on the internet that you could be utilizing. This class is to teach you where to find them and how to use them as an educational resource. The class will be from 1:30 pm to 4pm Thursday, March 14th. This is a great opportunity to get some hands on work with a computer.
Location: 120 Maury O’Dell Place
Phone: (919) 469-4081
28 Feb
Whether you are retired or still trying to save up, the worry of money is always present. You want to make sure that you have enough saved up, but how can you cut a few corners to help make that happen? Lucky for you we have a few tips and tricks that can help you save a few dollars here and there along the way.
1. Senior discounts – This one is something that many seniors look forward to. Here on Cary Seniors there is a tab that tells you of different retail stores and restaurants that have a senior discount. Some have certain days that you can get a discount and others are 24/7 deals you could be missing out on!
2. Don’t wait to shop the week of – Pick out presents for birthdays and Christmas as the year goes on. The holidays is a great time to stack up on wrapping paper and boxes throughout the year, but sometimes the things that catch your eye are available for much cheaper during the summer as opposed to the holiday season. Also, if you use a computer, look into doing some online shopping. Deals online can be more helpful than those in the store, especially when it comes to Cyber Monday. Don’t try to fight the crowds after Thanksgiving, wait until the following Monday when all online stores have super discounts and usually free shipping as well!
3. Discourage extra spending – A list can be your best weapon when you go to the grocery store. The list only told you eggs and milk, but here you are coming home with four or more bags! Stop impulsive shopping by just getting the essentials that you need. Also, try to not eat out as often. It would be best to buy in bulk and use those items at home as opposed to spending $20 a meal at a fast food or sit down restaurant.
4. Finally, cut corners literally! – There is always more toothpaste in the tube, that is not a figure of speech. Snip off the end of the tube to get to that last bit. You’ll be surprised how much toothpaste you have thrown away over the years! When doing laundry, use less than recommended. Most times, the bottle tells you to use more and therefore send you back to the store for another bottle. Finally, don’t be too proud to ask for essentials. When it comes to the holidays, your family has good intentions but knowing what to buy the person gets difficult as they get older. Make a list of food items you purchase regularly, include brand names or even the type of shampoo and soap you prefer. Your family can make you a lovely gift basket with all your essential, at no cost to you!
28 Jan
Helen Seebold is seen pictured with her art, part of Cow Parade NC, named Night-N-Day (aka Nadia). Night-N-Day will be auctioned to benefit UNC Children’s Hospital on February 2nd. The “Battle for the Cattle” tickets are on sale now and the auction will be held at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Progress Energy Center in Downtown Raleigh. You can purchase your ticket now through a link on the website featured here.
Seebold is an established artist in Cary, NC. Her studio, Little Flower Art, holds work that has been shown all over from New York to Connecticut to our own Raleigh, NC. Check out her exhibit 101 Masks at 108 Morris Street in Durham, NC.
Location:
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
2 East South Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
23 Jan
Don’t let the winter weather get you done, jazz it up! A catered lunch will be provided with a side of toe-tapping jazz tunes. Instead of staying at home, come out to the Cary Senior Center to share in this upbeat experience! Cost for the meal is $15 per person, please make sure you call the center to confirm your reservation. Hope to see you there!
Location: 120 Maury O’Dell Place
Phone: (919) 469-4081
20 Jan
Whether you are looking for time to finish a project or to start a new one, join us in classroom 303 at the Cary Senior Center for some knitting! Every Tuesday starting January 22nd through May 14th, we will be meeting up to simply knit and make some friends. Share your creative ideas with one another and help turn that lumpy scarf into the perfect gift for your Granddaughter. If needed, help will be provided. Meetings start at 12:30 pm. Can’t make it every Tuesday? That is perfectly fine, we would love to have you whenever you are available!
Location: 120 Maury O’Dell Place
Phone: (919) 469-4081
17 Jan
Cary Senior Center is having a series of cooking workshops in the ballroom and kitchen with Carrie DiPietro as the instructor. Learn some healthy cooking alternatives focused around heart healthy recipes. Each class is hands-on and requires registration to partake. The first class will be on Tuesday, January 22nd from 10 am until 12:30 pm. “Tis the Season for Chili” will help teach you to adjust the “hot and spicy” factor in some recipes if you are not a fan. You will make a vegetarian and grain chili, white bean and chicken chili and one with pork and sweet potato as well. Just in time for the next family gathering, sign up today before all the spots have been taken.
Location: 120 Maury O’Dell Place
Phone: (919) 469-4081
14 Jan
Classroom 302 is hosting a series of classes on Apple Computer products at the Cary Senior Center! On January 16th there will be a class at 1:30 pm on how to easily move from a PC to an iPad. You may be worried that one class will not be all that you need, but the instructors are offering the class again on March 6th if you in need of a refresher! This class is free and open to Seniors 50 and up. Learn how to move your critical files, email accounts and how to use the web in this class. Also, we will be showing you Apps you can use to do the same tasks you were doing on your PC. We hope to see you this Wednesday!
Location: 120 Maury O’Dell Place
Phone: (919) 469-4081
11 Jan
This class formerly went by the name: Computing for Beginners, but is now Beginning Skills I (for Windows 7). In this class you will learn how to use WordPad and Paint applications on computer that uses the Windows 7 Operating system. Anyone will little to no experience with computers would greatly benefit from this class. However, if you sign up, a flash drive is required. You can bring one of your own or purchase one for $10 at the Front Desk. Classes are from 9:30am until noon or 1:30pm until 4pm (these are two separate classes you can sign up for). Each class meets Tuesdays and Thursday starting January 15th until the 31st. Please sign up today to make sure you get a spot!
Location: 120 Maury O’Dell Place
Phone:(919) 469-4081
Bud & Beth McKinney
(919) 851-3171
