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-7 V--:;%;=: if;,--117Z -- ••;" ":1* 0,14..„4; ,-0""s•lc,. ..K:7•7-4-•- • -7 at,TE:(44Voja...4.(1/4)41 RESULTS: There are many tangible results s for both coordinated programs (1 ) The Vi 1 1 age Elders is increasingly successful each year as can be noted by the program' s attendance record. Each month 's attendance averages 150. This last December , 1984, a record crowd of 230 people appeared for the lecture of Dr. James Leutze who spoke on U.S International Pol icy. Registrants call for reservations as far as two months prior to each lecture . Intel lectual stimul ation occurs with the question and answer exchange following each lecture . The program ts well publicized and supported through- out the county , -and each cooperating group receives exposure and credit for the success of the program. There al so is no duplication of the program since everyone is working toward the same goal s . The composition of the Village El ders Planning Board is significant to its success . It al lows re- tired faculty to still feel worthwhile as a part of the University Community , utilizing their talents and University contacts, to seek out guest scholars . The program helps the participants feel they are part of the here and now and an active part of the community, The University also feels a responsibility to the older population segment as a supporter of the program and to its retired faculty who attend the lecture series . .(2) "The Movies at Lunchtime" Series prevents isolation of the partici- pants and of the program' s sponsors . The Recreation Departments cooperate • to better serve the needs of the senior sector of the community making for efficient program planning and all groups receive credi." and exposure for being *a sponsor. A regular group of about 30 to 40 people attend each monthly movie . Up to 90 people have appeared for popular movies such as "On Golden Pond" . - -Both programs definitely saved money, time and manpower by pooling public and private resources and by assignment of specific responsibilities tp each sponsoring group. An outgrowth of these cooperative programs has been the continued close working relations among sponsoring groups in other • programming areas such as field trips and special senior citizens month ' s events . The lines of communication are kept open year round and public relations within the community continue to thrive . CONTACT: Jerry M. Passmore , Director Orange County Department on Aging 300 West Tryon Street Hillsborough , NC 27278 (919 ) 732-8181 , Ext. 280