Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:10:44 -0500
From: Rocco Richard
Subject: Walking/Running Groups

Hi Chatlist,

What are you doing to be active this year?  Active Chatham, Chatham County Parks and Recreation, and Council on Aging are teaming up to provide a comprehensive list of walking and running groups in the county.

We would like to know if you already have a group that you walk or run with, where and when the group meets, contact information on how to reach someone in the group, and if the group is open to additional
participants.  Please send the information to Rocco Richard or Megan Bolejack by February 1 to be included on the list.  The list of walking/running groups will be promoted on county websites, flyers,
and at community events.

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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:05:27 -0400
From: Lindsay Hickling
Subject: Trip to the Dinner Barn Theatre

Join the Council on Aging as we go to the Dinner Barn Theatre in Greensboro to see the Church Basement Ladies on Wednesday, September 7, 2011.

The church basement kitchen throughout much of America is often the heart and soul of any church. Like any great kitchen, problems are solved here as well. We see them handle a Lutefisk Dinner, a funeral, an Easter Fund Raiser, and, of course, a wedding. They stave off potential disasters, have fun, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the pastor on due course.

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Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:12:49 -0400
From: Megan Coggins
Subject: Council on Aging Food Pantry in Need

Are you looking to give back to your community, but have no time to volunteer? How about helping out in another way, by simply dropping off some groceries to help someone in need?!

The Chatham County Council on Aging is currently in great need of goods for our food pantries at both the Siler City and Pittsboro Senior Centers. We need food such as canned vegetables, pasta, rice, canned/dry beans, peanut butter, canned/dry fruit, dry milk, pasta sauce, soups, crackers, mac n cheese, tuna/canned chicken, juices, and oatmeal. We also take toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, comb/brush, and soap.

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:35:19 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
From: jandee2
Subject: thanks

To all those lovely people who responded to my request for a walker “thank you so much”. I now have a lovely wheeled walker from the council on aging that I can use around the house a a regular walker that I can fold a take with me when I need something more then my cane.It just reinforced to me what a lovely group of people we have here in Chatham county,Nana Anna

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Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 10:58:00 -0500
From: Lindsay Hickling
Subject: Balance Program

Falls are the leading cause of injuries among seniors in the US. Falls are also the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 and over. The incidence of fall related hospitalizations is three times greater than any other cause. So what can we do to prevent falls? Here is the good news! The Council on Aging is looking for people who are interested in a new Balance Program being offered by the Council on Aging and Mobile Rehab Physical Therapy.

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Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:49:57 -0500
From: “Lindsay Hickling” Subject: Healthy Heart Day

Join the Council On Aging for our 15th Annual Healthy Heart Day

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

10 am-1 pm

Western Chatham Senior Center

112 Village Lake Road, Siler City

(919) 742-3975

Including, but not limited to:

Health Screenings-Lion’s Club Vision Van, Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar checks, Balance, Hearing, Memory and Depression Screenings

Wellness, Health and Fitness Information-including Chair Massages

Product and Service information-Home Care, Assistive Living, Jewelry and more

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Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:26:11 -0500
From: Lindsay Hickling
Subject: Chocolate Cake Bake Off and Cheesecake, Too!

Come join the Council on Aging for our 23rd Annual Chocolate Cake Bake Off and Cheesecake, Too!

When: Sunday, February 13, 2011

Time: 3:00-5:00 pm

Where: Eastern Chatham Senior Center
365 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro
Entertainment by Blue Moon Rising

Join the contest: Grand Prize $100 for the best cake. Also, a $100 Grand Prize for the best cheesecake

Four additional prizes will be awarded.

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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:38:11 -0400
From: Gene Galin
Subject: 17th Annual Taste of Chatham benefits Council on Aging

Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Council on Aging invites you to enjoy an evening of fine food, beverages, silent auction and entertainment at its 17th Annual Taste of Chatham Banquet slated for Sunday, October 3, from 4-7 pm at the Carolina Meadows Auditorium. Deborah Holt, producer and correspondent for UNC-TV, will serve as mistress of ceremonies.

Hosted by Carolina Meadows, the proceeds support programs and services for older adults and adults with disabilities, and the senior center in Siler City.

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Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:49:08 -0400
From: Lindsay Hickling
Subject: Trip to Boomer Expo in Sanford

Join our Council On Aging travelers as we go to the Boomer Senior and Caregiver Expo in Sanford

At the Boomer Expo there will be 100+ vendors, educational seminars, health screenings, hourly prize giveaways, Lee County Idol, Bingo, Healthy cooking, Massages, Hair Cuts and Manicures.

When: Wednesday August 25, 2010

Cost: $6 for transportation

Leave Siler City at 9 am

Pick up at Pittsboro 9:30 am

Register by Wednesday August 18

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Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:06:27 -0500
From: Mark Stinson
Subject: Home for Christmas

      Our family in need now has nice cozy house to call home . They have no rent due until January and have moved in   They will need some help with the light bill and groceries but considering they were homeless a week or so ago you all did good . I’m sure they are very grateful for everything that has been done for them .  If anyone wants to donate towards their lights and groceries please  contact The Kid’s Warehouse, Inc.   P.O.Box 9, Pittsboro, NC  27312 Attention:  Mark/Beth Morton Co-Directors (919)542-6159  or email    ebm87@msn.com .

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