Activities and Events-Triangle
Triangle-September Special Events
AARP SCAM Prevention Events
Free Online During September - Various Dates
Register Online
AARP is providing several online SCAM prevention events during the month of September that are FREE!. You do not need an AARP membership to participate.
Follow this link below to the many online classes offered:
https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/scam-prevention/
LGBTQ+ Films, Friends, and Food
September 4, 2024, 5:30-8:30 pm
Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC
Join Orange County Department on Aging’s LGBTQ+ SRT for our monthly dinner and movie series.
September’s showing will be the film Portrait of a Lady of Fire. In 1760 France, Marianne (Noémie Merlant) is commissioned to paint the wedding portrait of Héloïse (Adèle Haenel), a young woman who has just left the convent. Because she is a reluctant bride-to-be, Marianne arrives under the guise of companionship, observing Héloïse by day and secretly painting her by firelight at night. As the two women orbit each other, attraction and intimacy grow as they share Héloïse's first moments of freedom. Héloïse's portrait soon becomes a collaborative act of and testament to their love.
Co-hosted by Carolina Aging Alliance and Project EngAGE LGBTQ+ Senior Resource Team.
Contact method is required upon registration. Don’t forget to register with the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070.
Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm – all dinners will be potluck.
You are welcome to door dash or bring a meal just for yourself.
Wednesday, September 4, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Seymour Center (2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill)
Fee: Free
Register by Tuesday Sep 3 at 919-98-2070
GBTQ Men's Group Circle of Men
September 12, 6:30-8:00 pm
Green Monkey (Downstairs) 215 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh
A group of GBTQ men willing to talk honestly about anything - even the stuff we're supposed to hide. Imagine a connection with other men who go behond the narrow stereotypes of manhood.
Imagine building a community with other GBTQ men and allies equally commetted to supporting and challenging one another to live with pride, purpose, integrity, and compassion. Imaging being wit men who celebrate your power and your brilliance.
You can have it. We'll save you a chair.
FREE and Confidential
Non-Religious
No RSVP Needed
Just show up
Hosted and sponsored by The ManKind Project
Five Points Center for Active Adults Open House
September 18, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Five Points Center for Active Adults
2000 Noble Road, Raleigh
Carolina Aging Alliance is sharing this enthusiastic and welcoming invitation from Five Points Center for Active Adults, which serves individuals 50 and better, for our members to participate in their activities and events.
An open house for our members, to showcase the Center at Five Points and learn about their programming is 2-4 pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.
During the open house there will be opportunities to meet with instructors, program coordinators, and club managers. Attendees will be offered a tour of the facility, and staff will be available to help those wishing to sign up for any programs or classes they might be interested in.
(https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/places/five-points-center-active-adults)
Light refreshments will be served. Ample free parking is available in their lot! We look forward to having you join us for this fun and valuable opportunity! Please respond on Meetup (FIVE POINTS CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS INVITATION, Wed, Sep 18, 2024, 2:00 PM | Meetup) if you plan to attend so we have adequate refreshments.
Esperanza Festival 2024
September 22, 12 :00 - 8:00 pm
In the Streets of Downtown Graham - 100 Block of Elm Street
Join Carolina Aging Alliance as we celebrate Esperanza Festival 2024 in Graham NC on Sunday, September 22 from 12:00 - 8:00 pm. In the Streets of Downtown Graham - 100 Block of Elm Street.
The vision of Esperanza Festival 2024 is for everyone in Alamance County and beyond to come together to enjoy and experience Hispanic culture through dance, music, food, and family. We welcome everyone to join us as we promote acceptance, cultural awareness, diversity, and respect for one another. Enjoy live music and cultural performances, food, crafts, community resources, kids zones, and fun for all!.
Greensboro Pride 2024
Sunday, September 22, from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
South Elm Street in Downtown Greensboro
Join our Triad group in celebration of Greensboro Pride 2024 on Sunday, September 22, from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm along South Elm Street in Downtown Greensboro.
Great fun for all!
LGBTQ+ File Series - Cloudburst
Tuesday, September 24, 2:00 pm
Five Points Center for Active Adults
2000 Noble Road, Raleigh
Don't miss out on our LGBTQ+ Film Series screening? Join us for our monthly program on the last Tuesday of the month. We will be showcasing films with diverse themes around sexuality and gender. The program is co-hosted with Carolina Aging Alliance.. All folks 18+ are welcome.
This hilarious road movie center a crackerjack lesbian couple on the run from a nursing home. Stella and Dot have been together for 31 years and have faithfully accompanied one another through life's ups and down. Now in their seventies, Stella is hard of hearing and Dot is legally blind. Dotty's prudish granddaughter, Molly decides he best place for Dot a nursing home that will provide all the necessities. This forces Stella and Dot to make a bold decision. Will they leave their hometown in Maine and make their way to Canada, where same-sex marriage is legal?
No Admission Price
Seating is limited to please sign up in person or online.
To register, visit reclink.raleighnc.gov, click on Activities, then enter LGBTQ in 'Keyword Search' field, then click green 'Search Now' button.
How to be a Trans Ally
Thursday, September 26, 5:30 - 730 pm
Seymour Center
2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
Being a trans ally means standing up for the rights of transgender people and working to create a more inclusive world. Join our panel of experts as we explore how to support our transgender community members. We will discuss the challenges and barriers they face and how we can build a strong community to support them.
Light refreshments served from 5:30 – 6pm. Program begins at 6pm.
Thu, Sep 26
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Seymour Center (2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill)
Fee: Free
Register by Tue, Sep 24 at 919-968-20702
GBTQ Men's Group Circle of Men
September 26, 630-8:00 pm
The Green Monkey (Downstairs)
215 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh
A group of GBTQ men willing to talk honestly about anything - even the stuff we're supposed to hide. Imagine a connection with other men who go behond the narrow stereotypes of manhood.
Imagine building a community with other GBTQ men and allies equally commetted to supporting and challenging one another to live with pride, purpose, integrity, and compassion. Imaging being wit men who celebrate your power and your brilliance.
You can have it. We'll save you a chair.
FREE and Confidential
Non-Religious
No RSVP Needed
Just show up
Hosted and sponsored by The ManKind Project
MEET & GREET at Hibernian Irish Pub and Restaurant
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
8021 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh
Let’s head north for our late afternoon social gathering for singles, couples, and groups at Hibernian Irish Pub & Restaurant located at 8021 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615 This event provides an opportunity to make new friends and connections or just enjoy spending time with current friends.
You are welcome to drop by anytime during the scheduled gathering and stay as long as you wish. For those wishing to stay for dinner, there is a wide variety of menu options. Ample free parking is available at this location.
Food Menu: https://north.hibernianpub.com/menu/
Cocktail Menu: https://north.hibernianpub.com/cocktail-menu-north-raleigh/
Pride Durham 2024
Saturday, September 28th from 12 - 4 pm
215 E. Parrish Street, Durham, NC and 301 N Mangum Street, Durham
Come see Carolina Aging Alliance at Pride Durham 2024 on Saturday, September 28th from 12 - 4 pm.
There are 2 locations for vendors this year. 215 E. Parrish Street, Durham, NC and 301 N Mangum Street, Durham, NC. The 2 lots look to be within a couple blocks of each other.
Great fun for all!
Triangle-September Recurring Activities
Wednesday and Sunday Morning Walk 'n Talk
Sunday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25
Shelly Lake Park 1400 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh
For the months of September we will be walking the trail at Shelly Lake Park for our Sunday and Wednesday walks. Dates are Sunday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25.
Use 1400 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh as your GPS address. Make sure you use the entrance that's marked "Shelley Lake - Sertoma Arts Center" and not the smaller annex parking lot. We will meet at the trailhead near the arts center entrance.
As always we will start walking at 10:00.
Post-walk coffee will continue at New World Cafe, 5900 Duraleigh Rd. For those just who want to meet just for coffee, we usually arrive between 11:00 and 11:15 am.
In case of inclement weather or if the heat index is expected to be above 85 degrees at the starting time of our walk, we will walk at Crabtree Valley Mall, meeting by the McDonald's on the second floor food court. If we will be walking indoors, you may want to consider wearing a facemask. Regardless of our walking location, bring water to stay hydrated.
If you have questions or need more info, text Todd at 919-272-8669.
Thursday Morning Drop-ins on Zoom
Thursday, September 5, 12, 19, 26, 10 - 11:30 AM
Zoom
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-Triangle.
Coffee and Conversation - Durham
Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:00-11:30 am
Southpoint Mall Second Floor Food Court, 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713
You might want to stop to get your coffee/other beverage on the first floor at Starbucks. If you’re trying to find us, look for the rainbow flags. See old friends and make new friends, this gathering is open to all! If your time allows, please plan to continue the conversation during lunch in the food court.
Jimmy Lancaster hosts this event.
Women’s Group Mondays on Zoom and In-person
Mondays, September 2, 16, 30, at 10 AM on Zoom
Mondays, September 9 and 23, in Person
Zoom and In-person
Join the Women’s Group for a Zoom drop-in on the first, third and fifth Mondays, Mondays, September 2, 16, 30, at 10 AM. You will receive the Zoom link when you register on Meetup at Carolina Aging-Triangle.
On the second Monday, September 9, the Women’s Group will meet for a lunch social in the back room of the IHOP at 1301 Kildaire Farm Rd in Cary, 11 AM-12:30 PM.
On the fourth Monday, September 23, the drop-in will be in person at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, 1801 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, at 10 AM (see Meetup for parking and directions).
The Green Monkey "Play Spades" Meetup
Sunday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Tuesday, September 3, 10, 17, 24 from 3:00-6:00 pm
Green Monkey, 215 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
The Green Monkey “Play Spades” Meetup will be free play Sunday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Tuesday, September 3, 10, 17, 24 from 3:00-6:00 pm Players are welcome to join in anytime during that time period. There is no cost to participate, and everyone is welcome to come join the fun and socialize with friends and new acquaintances. You can participate whether you are a beginner, average or accomplished player, or someone coming just to observe. Spades is a very popular and fun card game that is easy to learn how to play. If you have never played but would like to learn the game, our host Rusty and other participating players will be glad to teach the game to you.
Teams are composed of two players. If you have a team partner you are set to go, and singles will be paired with other single players. The Green Monkey is located at 215 S. Wilmington St, Raleigh NC 27601, website www.GreenMonkeyRaleigh.com . Telephone 984.200.5682.
Good News for People Who Like Games: Puzzles, Cards, and Chess May Help Reduce Dementia Risk.
Parking: There is a parking deck (The Car Park) at 233 S. Wilmington Street located in the same block as, and only a half block from, the entrance to The Green Monkey. S. Wilmington St. is a one way street going north between Fayetteville St. and Blount St. From either street turn onto E. Martin St. and then north on Wilmington St. to enter the parking deck on your right just after turning.
A Walk on the West Side (of the Triangle)
September 3, 10:30 AM
Planning ahead, October 2, 10:30 AM
Occoneechee Speedway, 320 Elizabeth Brady Road, Hillsborough, NC
Lunch is at a downtown Hillsborough location at 11:45 AM. For all walks and coffee/lunches please be fully vaccinated and boosted. If you are lost, running late or in need of other information, please feel free to call or text Todd at 919-272-8669.
This walk takes place on the first Tuesday of every month at 10:30 AM at Occoneechee Speedway, 320 Elizabeth Brady Rd, Hillsborough, across from the Vietri Pottery warehouse.