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  • Elder Abuse Training:  Who Do I Call?
  • Adventures in Learning - Shepherd Centers
  • Summit - Parent/Caregiver Group - Free
  • Arthritis Services
  • Computer Classes Around Town
  • Federal Inclusive Health Information   
 
 
 Elder Abuse Training:  Who Do I Call?
 
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
12:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.
 
Levine Senior Center
1050 Devore Lane
Matthews, NC 28105
 
2013 is the Year of Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness.  The Centralina Area Agency on Aging, Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services and Levine Senior Center are partnering to offer this 2.5 CEU course on identifying and reporting concerns about potential elder mistreatment.  Individual agency trainers will focus on:
 
  1. How to make an Adult Protective Service (APS) referral.
  2. What options and steps should be taken to get help before making an APS call.
  3. Domestic Violence issues among seniors
  4. Guardianship
  5. Role of police and other law enforcement

Cost:  $10 includes handouts, refreshments and CEU's.

Website to view the event and/or to register.

Call 800-508-5777 for more information. 

 
 
 

Adventures in Learning

Shepherd's Center of Charlotte
Held at: Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd.
Charlotte, NC

For registration information call 704-365-1995 or visit the website

 
Cost for all 6 Weeks:  $30 - Booster
$40 - Standard
 
More class information to follow.
 

Shepherd's Center SouthEast Charlotte, Inc.
9111 Monroe Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28270
Telephone:  704-321-0325

Lunch:  Bring your own or $6 each week in advance.

East
Cost for all 3 session:  $15
All sessions will be held at:
Central United Methodist Church
6030 Albemarle Road.
For more information or registration call 704-321-0325.

Thursdays, June 6 - June 22, 2013
Class Choices:  Period 1
9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
  • Backyards Alive - This class is taught by a master gardener who covers many topics such as birds, bulbs, seasonal plantings, composting and Q&A.
  • Creative Writing - What are the stories your family always wants to hear? Works are occasionally shared and critiqued by the group and published in the SCSE newsletter.
  • Coffee social and book exchange - informal discussion group
  • Potpourri
    6/6 Kim Henderson, BBB
    6/13 and 20 Heather Reed, Reedy Creek Nature Center

Class Choices:  Period 2
10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

  • Literary Feast 
    6/6 Ann Pearce:  "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
    6/13 Sally Brewster from Park Rd Books:  Great Spring Reading
    6/20 Nancy May:  "A Royal Gift and other stories"
  • Bible Study - Reverend Jay Weigel, 3rd Presbyterian Church "The Book of Revelations"
  • Beginning Knitting - Rose Mary Thompson and Donna Fowler  Participants will earn to make knitted dishcloths.  Please bring #9 wooden knitting needles and 1 ball of Lilly Sugar & Cream yarn.  Preferably a light solid color. 

Class Choices:  Period 3
11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

  • History - "The American Presidents:  George Washington to Barack Obama"  Dr. James Sasser
  • Health Matters Series
    Maurice Barnes
    6/6 Understanding Allergies
    6/13 Exercise Your Brain
    6/22 Chronic Disease Management
  • 6/6 Lets Learn Bunco with Linda McConnell

Class Choices:  Period 4
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

  • History - The War of the Roses:  the struggle for the monarchy of England between the Houses of Lancaster and York...
  • Jewelry Making
  • Bunco continued
    This is a self-led group that may choose to continue learning the game.  Very informal.

South
Cost for all 4 sessions $20
All sessions will be held at:
St. Stephen United Methodist Church
6800 Sardis Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28270
For more information or registration call 704-321-0325.

More class information to follow.

Summit - Parent/Caregiver Group - Free

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Amelie’s Bakery and Café (in NoDa)
2424 N.Davidson Street
Charlotte, NC 28205

Free - A monthly group for parents, guardians, and caregivers that is facilitated by a Therapeutic Recreation staff person but is directed by the group members. This informal group gives participants the opportunity to meet and talk with other parents and caregivers who are experiencing the challenges of parenting a child, teen or young adult with a disability.
 
Contact Karen Howard or 704-432-4325 for more information.
 

Arthritis Services

500 E. Morehead Street, Suite 320
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone:  704-331-4878
email
website   
 
New Support Group - Spill Your Beans
A support group for young women with disabilities ages 16 and up.  Meetings are held once a month at Caribou Coffee on Park Rd.  Covered topics include safety, relationships, health and beauty and more.  For more information, contact Ariel Kliem, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, at 704-432-4327 or email.
 
Support Opportunities
Fibromyalgia / Chronic Pain Support Group
Offers support/education for people with fibromyalgia.  Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Arthritis Services office.  Please refrain from wearing fragrances to the meetings.  Pre-registration required - call 704-331-4878.
 
Individual Counseling/Relaxation Training
Counseling is available by appointment to help deal with the emotional aspects of living with chronic illness/pain and to learn relaxation techniques.  Call 704-331-4878 for more information or an appointment.
 
Educational Opportunities
Information and Referral Services Arthritis Nurse Consultation
Health Professionals available to meet with individuals or upon request to speak for community groups about arthritis, Fibromyalgia and osteoporosis.
 
Osteoporosis Screening & Education
Available by appointment.  Also provided to community groups upon request.
 
Community Arthritis Project (CAP)
Comprehensive Arthritis Management/Exercise Program offered at Mecklenburg County Senior Citizen Nutrition sites.  Call to see if the CAP is coming to your area.
 
Fitness Site not involved with the Senior Citizen Nutrition Program:
 
Wilmore Community Center
501 West Blvd.
Charlotte, NC
 
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Both days are lead by Suzanne Rosen, LPT
 
Amity Presbyterian Church
2831 N. Sharon Amity Rd.
Charlotte, NC
 
Mondays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lead by Yolanda Osborn, BS, AEA
Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lead by Jennifer Watson, MPT
 
Exercise Opportunities
Functional Fitness Classes
Taught by a physical therapist for those 55 and over, all fitness levels welcome. 

West:  Wilmore Community Center
501 West Blvd
Charlotte, NC
 
Tuesdays and Thursdays 
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. 
 
East:  Amity Presbyterian Church
2831 N. Sharon Amity Rd.
Charlotte, NC
 
Monday and Thursdays
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
 
Charlotte Mecklenburg Senior Centers offer arthritis exercise classes.  Please call them at 704-522-6222 for more information.
 
 

Computer Classes Around Town

Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg - FREE computer classes

For all classes at the Public Libraries go to the website and under Events by Category click on Computer Skills/Technology

Shepherd's Center of Charlotte, Inc.
Call 704-365-1995 for more information or to register.
Location:  Southminster Retirement Community Computer Lab
8919 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28210

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center
2225 Tyvola Road
Charlotte, NC   28210
704-522-6222 - Call to register for classes

Computer Help  with the Guys
Need help using the computer?  Unsure of how to complete a certain task.  Bring your questions and get free computer advice.   

Computer Lab 
The computer lab is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Center @ Shamrock
3925 Willard Farrow Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215
704-531-6900 - Call to register

Computer Lab - Drop In - Free
Mondays through Fridays
Check your email and look for information.
Monday
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Please call to verify no meeting is scheduled for the Computer Lab.

Levine Senior Center
1050 DeVore Lane
Highway 51 and Northeast Parkway
Matthews, NC 28105
Call 704-846-4654 for more information.

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Federal Inclusive Health Information

 

These plans are available to all ages.  If you have been denied coverage or given an exclusion due to a medical condition and have been uninsured for 6 months or more, you are eligible for the Federal Plan provided you do not have access to a group plan. if you have had insurance within the last 6 months you may be eligible for the state plan. You do not need to exhaust Cobra to go on this plan. Qualifiers can be that you are simply paying more for your current independent plan.  The plans are not free but some subsidies may be available. 
 
Here is a link to the agents in North Carolina by county  website.  This is a link to the events on the Inclusive Health website.  General contact information for Inclusive Health:  866-665-2117  Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email  


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