Ballroom Dancing at the Cary Senior Center
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Creating Retirement Years THEAC PROGRAM GUIDE FOR THE CARY SENIOR CENTERTIVE (919) 469-4081 JANUARY–MAY 2018 Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources CARY SENIOR CENTER 120 MAURY O’DELL PLACE CARY, NC (919) 469-4081 Creating Creating TIVERetirement YearsJANUARY–MAY 2018 ACTHE PROGRAM GUIDE FOR THE CARY SENIOR CENTER (919) 469-4081 ACTIVERetirement Years INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT Ivan Browning Ivan Browning is an active volun- Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources teer with Cary Senior Center’s Tech Education Program, and ON THE COVER now he has brought his passion of music to our facility. Ivan didn’t Wake County start playing until later in life when Senior Games a friend suggested he switch from WCSG is a non-profit organi- banjo to ukulele and just like that zation established to promote he was hooked. “I found I could health and wellness for persons easily play songs that sounded 50 and older. Last year over 500 great and that with only 4 strings participated in over 30 sporting there wasn’t much that could go and silver arts events. Sign-up wrong.” Ivan then became an avid early for savings, registration participant at ukulele workshops, will end March 10. Join us this attended jams, and gave private beginner lessons. We are thrilled spring and start making great he decided to share how easy it is to learn to play and how much memories with really wonderful fun you can have with the marvelous ukulele. people. For more information A For more information see the education section of this brochure. visit www.wcseniorgames.org Cover Photographs © Rick Cornell Cary Senior Center CSC Closures Registration Mission Statement • Monday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) Dates The Cary Senior Center • Monday, January 15 DECEMBER 4 strives to provide quality (MLK Jr’s Birthday) Cary Resident leisure activities and support • F riday-Sunday, March 30-April 1 (Any EZ Reg Method) services to all older adults (Good Friday & Easter) DECEMBER 18 helping them live active, Non Resident productive, healthy and • S aturday-Monday, May 26-28 (Any EZ Reg Method) independent lives. (Memorial Day) The Center typically closes at 5 p.m. the day prior to a holiday. Special Events .............................................................................3 Contents Concerts, holidays and more with friends brings joy to everyone Trips .........................................................................................................5 Explore new places, meet new people and discover our own backyard Arts & Crafts .................................................................................8 Expand your creative side while learning new skills in a relaxed atmosphere Computer Learning ............................................................17 Computer classes for all levels of students Education ...................................................................................... 25 Learn new things to understand our changing world Fitness & Wellness ............................................................. 34 Classes for all abilities offered to strengthen every BODY Fun & Games ............................................................................ 47 The more laughter in your life, the better your health Nature ............................................................................................... 50 Get back to nature and explore the splendor of it all Outdoor Recreation .......................................................... 53 Fishing, boating and outdoor fun Resources for Seniors .................................................... 54 Health screens, lectures, support groups—all designed to improve our knowledge and understanding of growing older Volunteer Opportunities ............................................. 59 Spend time giving back while having a great time sharing your talents Important Information ................................................... 60 Important Numbers .......................................................... 62 Photos in this guide are pro vided by town staff, Rick Cornell, and Alyson Rode ............................................................... of Alycat Photography Registration Form 63 Creating ACTIVE Retirement Years (919) 469-4081 1 c Registration Dates c Why Register • December 4, 2017—Cary Resident for Programs? (EZ Reg Walk-In, EZ Reg Web, EZ Reg Every brochure season we ask that you Mail-In)) register for any and all programs because: • Decmember 18, 2017—Non-Cary 1. We can put enough chairs out to Resident (EZ Reg Walk-In, EZ Reg Web, include everyone. EZ Reg Mail-In) 2. If an instructor is sick, we can call to let you know. 3. If we have severe weather and cancel c CSC Closures an activity, we can call you. Cary Senior Center will be closed on the 4. We have your emergency information. following dates: 5. We order enough food and supplies. • Monday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) 6. We will call if you do not show up to • Monday, January 15 (MLK Jr’s Birthday) check on you. • Friday-Sunday, March 30-April 1 (Good 7. We will call to remind you about certain Friday & Easter) programs you registered for! • Saturday-Monday, May 26-28 (Memorial The benefits of signing up are numerous. Day) Many of our programs fill quickly. Please The Center typically closes at 5 p.m. the register for the waitlist if a program is full; day prior to a holiday. we may add more courses. Important Information Important HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE Class Title Line Dancing Gone Green 50+ Line dance to your favorite tunes this spring by The 50+ symbol Description wearing green! Open to all who love to dance means the event is no matter if you have never taken classes. open to anyone over the age of 50. All Some instruction will be provided but mostly other courses are everyone is invited to jump right in with both open to anyone over feet and enjoy the night! Light hors d’ oeuvres the age of 55 unless will be provided. Registration is required by otherwise noted. February 28. Location: Ballroom FREE If you’re looking for Fees: $10 (per person) inexpensive activities, Class Code 80521 Wed Mar 11 6-8:30 p.m. keep an eye out for the “Free!”icon above. Day Date Time 2 June-August 2017 Cary Senior Center c Special Events Special Events All events take place in the Ballroom, unless otherwise stated. Dinner & A Concert 50+ The Cary Senior Center and Marvelous Music Mainstage Series present an unforgettable performance by violinist Lucia Micarelli. A catered meal served by the Cary Teen Council is included. Since her debut as the violin soloist with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra Lucia Micarelli’s popularity has soared. She has been the featured violinist during tours with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Josh Groban, Chris Botti, and Barbara Streisand; as well as released Violinist Lucia Micarelli two solo albums. Lucia will take you on an eclectic journey through her musical influences Musical Performance by Enloe from classical to jazz to traditional fiddle music. Music Outreach Club 50+ Please register by January 18. (Fee includes dinner & ticket). Enloe Music Outreach Club is a group of Location: Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue students from Enloe High School in Raleigh, Fees: $32 (per person) NC. Their vision is to encourage our society to 108942 Fri Jan 26 Dinner: 5:30–7 p.m. realize the benefits of music and what it can Concert: 7:30 p.m. do for individuals, families, and the community. This instrumental group has played at many Mardi Gras, Masks, places such as Triangle Town Center Mall, Stoneridge Retirement Center, and many others. and Murder Our performance at Cary Senior Center will be Join us for this interactive event to discover a showcase of solo and duet performances of who did it! As the guests you will play a mixed their best musicians. group of characters who have been invited to Fees: $2(R) $3(N) (per person) a Mardi Gras masquerade hosted by Marshall 109101 Sat Feb 24 3–4:30 p.m. Inglewood, the Governor of Louisiana. The party will be held at the governor’s posh New Line Dancing Gone Green FREE Orleans mansion. You will enjoy an elegant Line dance to your favorite tunes this spring event with hor d’oeuvres, drinks, and something while wearing green! Open to all who love mysterious too! More information will be to dance no matter if you have never taken provided closer to the event. Costumes are classes. Some instruction will be provided but encouraged! mostly everyone is invited to jump right in with Fees: $15(R) $20(N) (per person) both feet and enjoy the day! Bring a dish to 109083 Fri Feb 23 4–6:30 p.m. share! 110075 Fri Mar 9 12–2:30 p.m. Creating ACTIVE Retirement Years (919) 469-4081 3 Annual Health Fair FREE Join Resources for Seniors, Inc. and the Cary Senior Center for our annual Health Fair! Call the Cary Senior Center for a flyer detailing the free screens. Appointments required for some health screenings. Please register in advance. Location: Ballroom 109565 Thu Mar 15 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Spring English Tea Join your lovely friends and the Cary Senior Center staff for a tasty afternoon of relaxation and joy! Our teas are not to be missed! Register by April 12. Fees: $10 (per person) 110077 Wed Apr 18 2–4 p.m. Special Events c Save the Date: Annual Yard Sale Senior Citizens Day Saturday, June 16, 2018 The Town of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural (intake June 14 & 15) Resources Department invites you to attend the Save the date (and your goodies) for the Senior Citizens Day celebration! Annual Senior Yard Sale. Clean functioning items of all shapes and sizes will be SENIOR CITIZENS DAY LUNCHEON accepted as donations for this sale. This Fun, entertainment, and a delicious lunch awaits huge event benefits many of the Senior you at this annual event. Register by April 20. Clubs and the Cary Senior Center. More Fees: $10 (per person) information to come...but save your stuff! 109103 Wed May 2 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. SAS SHOWCHOIR PERFORMANCE FREE The annual evening Senior Day Celebration Plant Exchange 50+ Concert with VocalMotion, the SAS Show Choir, and Audio Kudzu is always a dynamite Do you have extra plants, cuttings seeds or performance. VocalMotion is an all-volunteer bulbs that you would like to share with others? show choir sponsored by SAS.