Activities and Events-Triad
Triad-April Special Events
Free Healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will Workshop
Tuesday, April 9, at 10 AM
Mebane Arts and Community Center - 633 Corregidor St, Mebane
Join us for a 30-minute workshop that will provide you with all the necessary documents, notaries, and witnesses to finalize important paperwork. Thanks to Alamance ElderCare, Cone Health, Carolina Aging Alliance, and Triad Healthcare Network, you can attend this FREEworkshop to create essential documents and get your paperwork in order.
In North Carolina, standard healthcare power of attorney documents are available online for free. All you need is your signature, a notary, and witnesses to protect yourself and your loved ones and ensure you receive the care you want and need.
Register here: Register Here
Pizza and Movie Night with Carolina Aging Alliance
Tuesday, April 9, at 6 PM
Senior Resources of Guilford, Lifestyle Center (downstairs)
1401 Benjamin Pkwy, Greensboro
Come join us at Senior Resources of Guilford for pizza while watching the movie Oppenheimer, the Oscar-winning 2023 film about American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
Every second Tuesday of the month we offer alternating events of food and games, and food and movies. Don't miss out – come and join us!
Sign up by calling: 336-373-4816 ext. 280 or
Register here: https://www.meetup.com/lgbtq-aging-adults-greensboro/events/298956282/
Music Bingo at Twist Lounge
Fridays, April 12 and 26, 7 to 9 PM
Twist Lounge 435-M Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro
Join Carolina Aging Alliance for Music Bingo every second and fourth Friday of the month at Twist Lounge. Hosted by the amazing Gerry B, come enjoy music with your friends. Feel free to use an app to assist you; the focus is on organizing your lines and having a great time with both new and old friends.
The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert – In the Crown
Friday, April 26, at 7:30 PM (meet in the lobby at 7 PM)
Carolina Theatre - 310 South Greene St, Greensboro
When drag queen Anthony (Hugo Weaving) agrees to take his act on the road, he invites fellow cross-dresser Adam and transgender Bernadette to come along. In their colorful bus, named Priscilla, the three performers travel across the Australian desert performing for enthusiastic crowds and homophobic locals. But when the other two learn the truth about why Anthony took the job, it threatens their act and their friendship.
Arts UnBound Festival
Saturday, May 4, 10 AM to 4 PM
Creative Aging Network - 2400 Summit Ave, Greensboro
Join us at Creative Aging Network for the second-annual Arts Unbound Festival. Experience a celebration of art and culture, including a campus and studio tour, a native land blessing, and a diverse showcase of artists of all ages. The open house is a lively event for all!
Blazing Saddles – In the auditorium
Tuesday, May 7, at 7 PM (meet in the lobby at 6:30 PM)
Carolina Theatre - 310 South Greene St, Greensboro
In this satirical take on Westerns, crafty railroad worker Bart (Cleavon Little) becomes the first black sheriff of Rock Ridge, a frontier town about to be destroyed in order to make way for a new railroad. Initially, the people of Rock Ridge harbor a racial bias toward their new leader. However, they warm to him after realizing that Bart and his perpetually drunk gunfighter friend (Gene Wilder) are the only defense against a wave of thugs sent to rid the town of its population.
Triad-April Recurring Activities
Thursday Morning Drop-In Social Hosted by Carolina Aging Alliance - Triangle
Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 10 to 11:30 AM
Virtual Event on Zoom
Join our friends in Raleigh and across the US, hosted by Carolina Aging Alliance - Triangle. Get comfortable, grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back, and have fun. You'll enjoy seeing familiar faces and perhaps meet new virtual friends. If you don't want to be seen on screen you also have the option to speak without your video turned on. Will check in and enjoy friendly, casual conversation.
Everyone is invited to join us for our virtual Thursday Morning Drop-in program. You will receive the Zoom link when you register on Meetup at Carolina Aging Alliance-Triad.
Trivia at Twist Lounge
Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18, and 25, at 7:00 PM
Twist Lounge, 435-M Dolley Madison Road, Greensboro
Get ready to flex your brain muscles and have a blast with Carolina Aging Alliance! Our Trivia nights with the charming Chap P are the perfect excuse to show off your impressive random knowledge. Gather up your pals, grab some snacks, and let the good times roll with laughter and fun!
Join Our Local Planning Team to Help Support Older LGBTQ+ Adults.
Friday, April 5, at 10:00 AM (The first Friday of the month)
Green Joe’s Coffee, 2915 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro
Make your voice heard and be a part of our community planning team! We're seeking enthusiastic individuals to assist us in planning our activities and guide us in the right direction. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference.
Battleground Park Walks
Sundays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28, at 9 AM (Note new time)
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitor Center
2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro
Ready for a lively dose of nature and vibrant vibes? Join Carolina Aging Alliance and take a leisurely stroll along the 2.5-mile path while chit-chatting with your charming neighbors.
To find us, enter through the New Garden Road entrance. If the parking lot is packed, just follow the road and park in one of the other auxiliary lots or across the street. Meet up with us at the Visitor Center, and let's saunter through the park together.
After the walk, join us for coffee at Green Joe's, located at 2915 Battleground Ave in Greensboro. It's time to lace up your walking shoes and join the fun!
Caregiver Support Group
Sundays, March 3 and 17 from 5 to 6 PM
Virtual Event, register at the link below.
Meetings are open to anyone who is a personal or professional caregiver. Carolina Aging Alliance is offering this group to provide a non-judgmental framework for caregivers to find understanding and support. The group will provide, in an informal setting, a safe place to give voice to stressful experiences, successes, strong feelings, personal frustrations, and to explore options and solutions. All sessions will be self-led without a facilitator.
You may register on Meetup at Carolina Aging Alliance-Triad to receive the Zoom link or by email at support@carolinaaging.org.
Group Walk in Winston-Salem
Wednesday, March 20, at 11 AM-12 PM
Salem Lake - 815 Salem Lake Rd · Winston-Salem, NC
Take Part in the Monthly Group Walk with Carolina Aging Alliance in Winston-Salem.
Come along to our Monthly Walk in Winston-Salem. Every third Wednesday of the month, we'll be taking a stroll at Salem Lake, lasting about 45 minutes. If you're interested in more community, support, and laughter, feel free to join us for lunch.
We hope that you can make it!
Morning Blend – Coffee Talk
Friday, April 26, at 10 AM (Fourth Friday of the month)
Shepherd’s Center Upper Level - 700 Elbert St, Winston-Salem
Looking to give your brain a Java jolt? Join us at Morning Blend for coffee, conversations, and games. It's the ideal place to connect with the community, exercise your mind, all while enjoying a cup of coffee. Presented by Carolina Aging Alliance in collaboration with the Shepherd's Center Winston-Salem, we're brewing up some fun every fourth Friday.
Register here: Steves@carolinaaging.org or KLarson@sheperdscenter.org