Davidson County Department of Senior Services

Thessia Everhart-Roberts, Director
 

                                  

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	Colonial School Building 211 West Colonial Drive Thomasville, NC  27360
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	Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus 555 West Center Street Extension Lexington, NC  27295
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29	30	31 Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINAR – AFTER-SHINGLES PAIN at Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus on 1/31/2012 beginning at 11:00 AM and ending at 1:00 PM.  See details below! Event Name: LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINAR – AFTER-SHINGLES PAIN Date & Times: 1/31/2012  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where? Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus  (Map | Directions) 555 West Center Street Extension Lexington, NC  27295 Open to Public? Yes, event is open to the public. Cost: No Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: Around 1 million Americans are affected by shingles each year, particularly those who are 50 and older or with weakened immune systems. One in five of those people with shingles may go on to develop an often debilitating condition, postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), also known as after-shingles pain, caused by nerve damage from shingles. If you think you or a loved one may be at risk for shingles or PHN, attend the free Patchwork of Hope Network™ educational seminar to learn more. Lunch will be provided onsite immediately following the presentation. All Davidson County residents 55+ are invited to attend. Program is sponsored by the Davidson County Department of Senior Services Senior Dynamics program. Pre-registration is required. Call 242-2290 to register. Deadline for registration is January 26. LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINAR – AFTER-SHINGLES PAIN	1	2	3 Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle Jewelry Class at Colonial School Building on 2/3/2012 beginning at 9:00 AM and ending at 11:00 AM.  See details below! Event Name: Jewelry Class Date & Times: 2/3/2012  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where? Colonial School Building  (Map | Directions) 211 West Colonial Drive Thomasville, NC  27360 Open to Public? Yes, event is open to the public. Cost: Yes Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: Love to wear earings? Want to learn how to make your own styles? The Thomasville Senior Center is offering a jewelry class making 2 pair of earings for $5. The cost includes all beads, supplies, and the class. No experience or tools needed. Space is limited to 10 so call 474-2754 today to reserve your space. Jewelry Class	4
5 Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle Super Bowl XLVI Bash at Colonial School Building on 2/5/2012 beginning at 5:00 PM and ending at 11:00 PM.  See details below! Event Name: Super Bowl XLVI Bash Date & Times: 2/5/2012  5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Where? Colonial School Building  (Map | Directions) 211 West Colonial Drive Thomasville, NC  27360 Open to Public? Yes, event is open to the public. Cost: Yes Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: Davidson County Senior Dynamics Unit is very excited about our first annual Super Bowl Bash! All Davidson County residents 55+ are invited to come out and enjoy the game on our new big screen TV. Party refreshments will be served. Tickets are only $2 but must be purchased by February 3rd. Call 474-2754 for more information. Super Bowl XLVI Bash	6	7	8	9 Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle Sweet Heart Dance at Colonial School Building on 2/9/2012 beginning at 6:00 PM and ending at 8:00 PM.  See details below! Event Name: Sweet Heart Dance Date & Times: 2/9/2012  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Where? Colonial School Building  (Map | Directions) 211 West Colonial Drive Thomasville, NC  27360 Open to Public? Yes, event is open to the public. Cost: Yes Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: Davidson County Senior Services Senior Dynamics Unit in conjunction with the Dynamic Dancers is hosting our first Sweet Hearts Dance Fund Raiser. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Feb. 10. Cost is $5 per person to attend the dance. Tickets will be available at both the Lexington and Thomasville Senior Centers. Light refreshments and punch will be provided, however if you would like to bring your own finger food to share that would be great. Call 474-2754 or 242-2290 for more information. Sweet Heart Dance	10	11
12	13 Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE DAVIDSON COUNTY SENIOR IDOL? at Colonial School Building on 2/13/2012 beginning at 1:00 PM and ending at 4:00 PM.  See details below! Event Name: DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE DAVIDSON COUNTY SENIOR IDOL? Date & Times: 2/13/2012  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where? Colonial School Building  (Map | Directions) 211 West Colonial Drive Thomasville, NC  27360 Open to Public? Yes, event is open to the public. Cost: No Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: Can you belt it out like Streisand? Croon like Sinatra? Wow them like Houdini or crack them up like Cosby? Applications are now being accepted for the 1st Annual Davidson County Senior Idol contest. Talented county residents 55+ are encouraged to come out and strut your stuff. Judges will choose twelve (12) finalists to perform at the Senior Idol Variety Show on February 23 at 6 p.m. at the Ball Park Community Center, 7003 Ball Park Road in Thomasville. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finalists. Applications and guidelines may be picked up at the Lexington and Thomasville Senior Centers. Deadline for application submission is February 10. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE DAVIDSON COUNTY SENIOR IDOL?	14	15 Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle GET HEART SMART AT THE LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER at Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus on 2/15/2012 beginning at 3:00 PM and ending at 4:00 PM.  See details below! Event Name: GET HEART SMART AT THE LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER Date & Times: 2/15/2012  3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where? Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus  (Map | Directions) 555 West Center Street Extension Lexington, NC  27295 Open to Public? No, event is NOT opent to the public. Cost: No Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: February is National Heart Health Month. To celebrate, join us at the Lexington Senior Center, along with Dr. Katie Twomley, Cardiac Specialist with LexMedical Cardiology Associates for an informational program on Beating Heart Disease- Cardiovascular Disease Awareness, Prevention & Treatment. There is no fee for admission, but advance registration is required. To register, please call 242-2290 Deadline for registration is February 10. Open to all Davidson County residents 55+. This class is sponsored by the Davidson County Department of Senior Services Senior Dynamics program. GET HEART SMART AT THE LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER	16	17	18
19	20	21 Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle “DE-CLUTTER” YOUR LIFE AT THE LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER at Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus on 2/21/2012 beginning at 2:00 PM and ending at 3:00 PM.  See details below! Event Name: “DE-CLUTTER” YOUR LIFE AT THE LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER Date & Times: 2/21/2012  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Where? Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus  (Map | Directions) 555 West Center Street Extension Lexington, NC  27295 Open to Public? Yes, event is open to the public. Cost: No Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: The tendency to accumulate possessions can sometimes be a normal part of aging. The older we get, the more stuff we have. Join us along with Chris Sterling of Home Instead Senior Care for this informative talk about how to manage clutter in our homes. Admission is free; the program is open to all Davidson County residents 55+. This seminar is sponsored by the Davidson County Department of Senior Services Senior Dynamics program along with Home Instead Senior Care of Lexington. Advance registration is required. To register, please call 242-2290. Deadline for registration is February 17. “DE-CLUTTER” YOUR LIFE AT THE LEXINGTON SENIOR CENTER	22 Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle Savvy Saving Seniors at Colonial School Building on 2/22/2012 beginning at 10:00 AM and ending at 11:00 AM.  See details below! Event Name: Savvy Saving Seniors Date & Times: 2/22/2012  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where? Colonial School Building  (Map | Directions) 211 West Colonial Drive Thomasville, NC  27360 Open to Public? Yes, event is open to the public. Cost: No Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: Are you struggling to make ends meet on a fixed income? Attend this free financial education workshop to learn how to budget your money to stretch your income, easy ways to save money, how to set financial goals, and whether you might qualify for benefits to help you pay your bills. Advanced registration is required. To register call 474-2754. Program is open to all Davidson County residents 55+. Deadline for registration is February 20. Savvy Saving Seniors	23	24 Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle DO YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL? at Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus on 2/24/2012 beginning at 2:00 PM and ending at 3:00 PM.  See details below! Event Name: DO YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL? Date & Times: 2/24/2012  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Where? Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus  (Map | Directions) 555 West Center Street Extension Lexington, NC  27295 Open to Public? Yes, event is open to the public. Cost: No Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: Join us for an informational meeting at the Lexington Senior Center. This meeting will help us determine if there is enough interest in a group travel program along with what types of travel are most desired. If you enjoy traveling with a group, please join us! We value your input in planning future programs. Advance registration is preferred. To sign up for this informational meeting, please call 242-2290 or sign up at the Lexington Senior Center today! If you are unable to attend this meeting, but interested in a future travel program here at Senior Services, please visit our website at: http://www.co.davidson.nc.us/SeniorServices to complete a short travel interest survey. DO YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL?	25
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4	5 Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle LEARN VALUE OF LAUGHTER at Colonial School Building on 3/5/2012 beginning at 10:15 AM and ending at 11:00 AM.  See details below! Event Name: LEARN VALUE OF LAUGHTER Date & Times: 3/5/2012  10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Where? Colonial School Building  (Map | Directions) 211 West Colonial Drive Thomasville, NC  27360 Open to Public? Yes, event is open to the public. Cost: No Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: Every day when we awaken, we decide what kind of day we will have. Our attitude not only affects our own individual person, but affects everyone around us. Laughter in a positive outlook on life will manifest itself in our health and relationships. Laughter can calm stress and helps us live longer. Don’t miss an inspiring program at the senior center as it addresses the most important issues of our lives. Join the Davidson County Department of Senior Services Senior Dynamics program along with Linda Hunt, executive director of the Foundation of Thomasville Medical Center, for a free seminar on laughter therapy and find out how it can benefit you.Call 474-2754 for more information or to register by March 2. LEARN VALUE OF LAUGHTER	6	7 Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle PROTECT YOURSELF WHILE SURFING THE WEB – AN INTERNET SECURITY at Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus on 3/7/2012 beginning at 10:00 AM and ending at 11:00 AM.  See details below! Event Name: PROTECT YOURSELF WHILE SURFING THE WEB – AN INTERNET SECURITY Date & Times: 3/7/2012  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where? Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus  (Map | Directions) 555 West Center Street Extension Lexington, NC  27295 Open to Public? Yes, event is open to the public. Cost: Yes Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: We all know we need to stay safe while using the Internet, but we may not know just how to do that. In the past, Internet Safety was mostly about protecting your computer from viruses. But today, the Internet''s vast reach, constantly changing technologies and growing social nature have made users more vulnerable to identity theft, privacy violations and even harassment. This two-week course will introduce you to the types of threats you may encounter while online. It will teach you basic strategies like how to Google yourself and create strong passwords, in addition to encouraging you to adopt a safer mindset toward using the Internet. Classes will be held on March 7 & 8 at 10 a.m. in the DavidsonWorks training room (the end of the hallway at Senior Services Main building). Fee for both classes is $5.00. Fee is due upon registration. This course is open to all Davidson County residents 55+. To register, please call 242-2290. Registration deadline is February 23. This course is sponsored by the Davidson County Senior Services Senior Dynamics program. PROTECT YOURSELF WHILE SURFING THE WEB – AN INTERNET SECURITY Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle ARTHRITIS PAIN MANAGEMENT SEMINAR at Colonial School Building on 3/7/2012 beginning at 10:00 AM and ending at 11:00 AM.  See details below! Event Name: ARTHRITIS PAIN MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Date & Times: 3/7/2012  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where? Colonial School Building  (Map | Directions) 211 West Colonial Drive Thomasville, NC  27360 Open to Public? Yes, event is open to the public. Cost: No Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: Did you know that there are over 100 different forms of arthritis? Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the USA and living with arthritis can be a challenge. If you would like to learn more about this disease join the Davidson County Department of Senior Services Senior Dynamics program along with Wake Forest Baptist Health—Lexington Medical Center on March 7 and March 13 for a free educational two part seminar on arthritis. Dr. Sims Riggan, MD, with Lexington Orthopedic Clinic will discuss arthritis diagnosis, different types of arthritis, treatments and medications from 10 to 11 a.m. March 7. Monette Frye, LPT Director of Rehabilitation Services, at Wake Forest Baptist Health—Lexington Medical Center will discuss more on the treatment as it relates to physical therapy from 10 to 11 a.m. March 13. To register, please call the Thomasville Senior Center at 474-2754 Registration deadline for this two-part series is March 6. ARTHRITIS PAIN MANAGEMENT SEMINAR	8	9 Event Details Senior Services is holding an Event entitle SAVING MONEY WITH COUPONS at Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus on 3/9/2012 beginning at 2:00 PM and ending at 4:00 PM.  See details below! Event Name: SAVING MONEY WITH COUPONS Date & Times: 3/9/2012  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where? Davidson County Government West Center Street Extension Campus  (Map | Directions) 555 West Center Street Extension Lexington, NC  27295 Open to Public? Yes, event is open to the public. Cost: No Indoors/Outdoors: Indoors Description: There is no time like the present to learn how to save big bucks by couponing! Join the Davidson County Department of Senior Services Senior Dynamics program for this FREE class which will give you the tools to start saving today! Topics covered will include where to find coupons, coupon policies, stacking, and more. Class is open to all Davidson County residents 55 and older.For more information or to register, please call 242-2290. Deadline for registration is March 6. SAVING MONEY WITH COUPONS	10