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<br />8. Drop-in Program-The center provides space and equipment for activities that
<br />are self- directed by older persons or a group.
<br />Personal Services -Conversation areas, reading and relaxing on courtyard
<br />Group Activities -Drop-in activites such as cards mah jong, scrabble, bridge,
<br />dominoes, canasta, table tennis, pool, table shuffleboard, basketball, (future
<br />activities -horseshoes, bocce ball).
<br />9. Center Services Partners Program- Community agencies who offer their
<br />services at the center either daily, weekly or monthly for easy access to older
<br />adults.
<br />Personal Services- Employment opportunities (NC Employment Security
<br />Commission, NCBA), Legal information/assistance (North State Legal Services),
<br />Luncheon (JOCCA), Fit Feet Assessment clinic (OC Health Dept.),
<br />Healthy Aging clinic (LJNC Program on Aging), Physical Therapy clinic (UNC
<br />Physical Therapy Dept.)
<br />Group Activities- Co-sponsored with Carrboro, Orange County and Chapel Hill
<br />Parks and Recreation Departments, UNC Healthcare, Chapel Hill Public Arts
<br />Commission, O.C. Mental Health Association, UNC Schools of Health Affairs,
<br />Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, Speech and Hearing, Physical Therapy,
<br />Public Health, Journalism, Social Work, and Business.
<br />Co-sponsorship of various activities with Orange County Health Department,
<br />Social Services, and Cooperative Extension
<br />Special Events -Annual Flu Shots, Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings with OC
<br />Health Dept, Estate Planning Workshops with OC Cooperative Ext., Healthy
<br />Carolinian activities, NAMI workshops with OC Mental Health Association,
<br />various support groups cosponsored with IJNC Healthcare and other local
<br />organizations.
<br />Evening and Weekend Programs and Services
<br />5:00-9:30 p.m. from Monday- Thursday and 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturdays.
<br />A variety of personal services, group activities, special events occur at the Senior
<br />Center in the evenings
<br />Personal Services- Information/referral, VITA Tax Assistance (seasonal), massage,
<br />Fitness screenings.
<br />Group Activities- Fitness classes, recreation and leisure classes, such as art,
<br />computers, and dancing, Club meetings with the Camera, Mineral, Triangle
<br />Weavers and Lacemakers clubs; Wellness focused classes such as homeopathy study
<br />group, diabetes education and ambassador trainings.
<br />Special Events- Potluck dinners, holiday and general social events, Volunteer
<br />Recognition
<br />Drop-in activities- bridge, billiards, table tennis, fitness center, and just hanging out
<br />with friends.
<br />April 10, 2007
<br />Prepared by Jerry Passmore, Dept. on Aging Director
<br />Janicie Tyler, Senior Centers Administrator
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