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
1 Feb
Launched in Spring 2008 by Xiaojuan Wang, the RTP Chinese Singers Club has grown to 5 professional and 30 amateur singers. They have become a very active group in the research triangle area, attracting much attention and participation from Chinese friends. They will be at the Cary Senior Center on Saturday, February 2nd and again on April 6th from 2 pm until 4 pm. Come out to meet and hear this amazing group of performers.
Location: 120 Maury O’Dell Place
Phone: (919) 469-4081
26 Jan
Are you looking to turn your life around in terms of health?
Cary Senior Center is offering a six week class series called Living Healthy.
Learn how to deal with fatigue, frustration, isolation, pain, etc.
You will also be taught how to properly manage your medications, eat healthy, effective communication skills and so much more.
This class is looking for seniors who will be willing to participate for this free series.
Meetings are every Thursday from 9 am until 11:30 am staring January 31st. See you there!
Location: Ballroom I
Phone: (919) 469-4081
26 Jan
Living alone is a great source of independence, but it can also come with a lot of work. I have a few tips to help you keep yourself on top of things and make your home for senior-safe.
1. Organize – Have a special place for all your essential items. Know where your list of phone numbers is, your wallet, medical cards, appointment cards and medications. Having a set area for each will help keep you organized so no appointments are missed and all medications are taken on time.
2. Have a Back Up System – This system does not have to be all that complex. Keep back up supplies in your house in case the power goes out or a storm leaves you stuck in-doors or a couple days. Things to always have ready: batteries, candles, matches, flashlights, canned foods, paper products, bottled water and maintain a well stocked freezer. These will give you and your family peace of mind in case anything happens.
3. Connect in your Community – Make it part of your routine to stop by the local senior center. Learn about different events going on and socialize with some new friends. You don’t have to end up spending all day every day there, but it is a great resource for seniors to use. Also, get to know your neighbors. Again, you don’t have to always interact with them or become best friends, but getting used to the daily routines around you can be helpful to you as well. If you ever need some sort of assistance, you know you can call Miss Kelly next door to watch Spot if you are going to get groceries or help carry those groceries in if she sees you struggling.
4. Make your Home Safe – Have a security system in your house that you are comfortable using. Replace mats in the bathroom with ones that have grips or even that extra railing so that both sides of the staircase are covered. Purchase an emergency bracelet and pendent to wear around your wrist and neck. The medical bracelet will help if you get lost or fall in a public place. The pendant can help you alert emergency services if you have fallen in your home and cannot get up. Also, have a system with family if they live nearby. Call them if you are going out and make sure you call back when you return home. This way, if they try to contact you and there is no answer, they will know that you simply stepped out for a carton of milk.
25 Jan
Every Saturday, the Cary Senior Center shows a recent blockbuster film for free. The two showings are from 9:30 am until Noon and the other is 1 pm until 3:30 pm. Stick around after the movie to have a discussion with the rest of the group on what you thought about the show. The movie for January is The Hunger Games. The Hunger Games is about a televised event in which children from the different districts must compete against one another until there is only one survivor. Katniss Everdeen volunteers to go in the place of her younger sister who is chosen to compete. The genre is Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi. PG-13.
Location: Classroom 303
Phone: (919) 469-4081
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
Bud & Beth McKinney
(919) 851-3171
