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056 <br /> 1 . Agency Description <br /> The Orange County Department on Aging is the central County <br /> resource functioning on behalf of older citizens in terms of <br /> advocacy, planning, coordination and information along with <br /> providing direct services. It is committed to serving the <br /> elderly, irrespective social, sex, financial or ethnic origin. <br /> This department is unique in that no Other County agency, public <br /> or private, has this function. <br /> The Orange County Department on Aging has been designated as a <br /> Focal Point Agency for information, resources, and services which <br /> contribute to wellness and better quality of life for older <br /> adults. This designation has been made by the Triangle J Council <br /> of Governments. Program offerings include an information referral <br /> service for visitors and newcomers, and a distribution center for <br /> the Silver Savers Discount Card. The Center offers many arts <br /> courses, field trips and outings to cultural events. <br /> 2 . Specific Proposal <br /> The Saturday School for Senior Citizens <br /> Program Description <br /> A. The Saturday School for Senior Citizens program is an attempt <br /> to identify and meet the educational needs of senior citizens <br /> in the Chapel Hill area and provide an opportunity for social <br /> interaction among program participants . Special interest <br /> classes are offered for senior citizens on Saturday mornings <br /> at Phillips Junior High School, and refreshments are served <br /> during a break in classes. <br /> B. The purpose of the program is to enrich the lives of the <br /> senior citizen population of Chapel Hill: to provide <br /> high-quality programs at a low cost, to meet the demands, <br /> interests, and needs of this population, and to offer an <br /> opportunity to develop friendships among participants. <br /> C. Program innovations include: <br /> --A concerted planning effort involving all the participating <br /> agencies (Orange County Department on Aging, Chapel Hill <br /> Parks and Recreation, and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City <br /> Schools) <br /> --Providing classes in the morning hours, which is a more <br /> attractive time for many senior citizens than the typical <br /> evening hours program; <br /> --Making the school site available to senior citizens, and <br /> gearing the classes specifically to the senior learner, <br /> thereby minimizing any feelings of intimidation senior <br /> citizens may have about taking classes with younger <br /> students. <br /> 1 <br />