Activities and Events-Triangle
Triangle-April Special Events
LGBTQ+ Films, Friends, and Food
Wednesday, March 6, 5:30-8:30 PM
Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
Register with the Seymour Center Front Desk at 919-968-2070 by Tuesday March 6.
Join Orange County Department on Aging’s LGBTQ+ SRT for our monthly dinner and movie series. Spring is right around the corner so we’re celebrating growth and renewal with March’s film Running with Scissors. As the son of an alcoholic father (Alec Baldwin) and a mentally ill mother (Annette Bening), young Augusten Burroughs (Joseph Cross) faces a challenging childhood at the very least. His life takes an unexpected turn when his mother gives him to her unorthodox therapist (Brian Cox), and the boy becomes a member of the doctor's own strange, extended family.
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.
Potluck registration link:
www.orangecountync.gov/LGBTQPotluck
Fee: Free
Register by Tuesday March 6 with the Seymour Center Front Desk at 919-968-2070
LGBTQ+ Game Night
Wednesday, March 20, 6 - 8 PM
Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill
Bring on the friendly competition when the Project EngAGE LGBTQ+ Senior Resource Team hosts GAME NIGHT!
We'll fill the room with laughs as we play our selected game of the evening: SCATTERGORIES!
With the potential to win big on the bragging rights, you won't want to miss out!
AARP SCAM Prevention Events
During April 2024
Virtual, Online
AARP is providing several online SCAM prevention events during hte month of April 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/
Intergenerational Dinner
Wednesday, April 10, 6-8 PM
Graduate Student Center, 211A W Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC
Join us for our intergenerational Feast to celebrate LGBTQ+ Center Pride week, we'll break bread together and create memorable experiences through conversations.
Register by April 8 at:
Celebrate! Oberlin Village Annual Spring BBQ
April 20, 4-7 pm
Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC
Friends of Oberlin Village is excited to invite you to the 10th annual Celebrate Oberlin event to honor the rich legacy of our beloved Oberlin Village community. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history and the leaders of North Carolina’s largest known intact settlement, founded by a free Black in 1868. Enjoy learning about Oberlin’s vast history by visiting over 14 education tables hosted by researchers, community leaders and FOV volunteers. This year’s event will take place at the new City of Raleigh park, Latta University Historic Park, preceded by the park's grand opening ceremony at 4:00 pm. Make sure you save the date and time on your calendar and be sure to read our April newsletter for additional information.
Note: There is typically a charge of about $10 for the BBQ dinner and attendees may be required to register on-line. Please check link below for more details.
https://friendsofoberlinvillage.org/
Walk to De-feet Dementia
Sunday, April 21, 1 - 4 PM
Fred Fletcher Park, Raleigh, NC
The Walk to De-feet Dementia will be a day of celebration and remembrance as we take action and provide hope to those living with dementia right here in North Carolina.
Join Carolina Aging Alliance in support of this great cause.
We have a team under Carolina Aging Alliance - please join our team to walk or contribute to support those of walking.
Click the link below to register:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/triangle2024/register/form/registration
Make sure to select 'Join or Start a Team' and then search for Carolina Aging Alliance.
Triangle-April Recurring Activities
Wednesday and Sunday Morning Walk 'n Talk
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and Sundays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, at 10 AM
Shelley Lake Park, 1400 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh
The eagles are once again nesting in their usual place, so for that reason, we will be returning to Shelly Lake for the month of March for our Sunday and Wednesday walks. Dates are Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and Sundays, April 7, 14, 21, 28.
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 be at the New World Cafe's at 5900 Duraleigh Road, in small shopping center near corner of Duraleigh and Pleasant Valley Roads.
In case of inclement weather or if the wind chill is below 20 degrees, we will be walking at Crabtree Mall, meeting on the second floor near McDonalds. Coffee will be at New World Cafe, 5900 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh, NC
Make sure you check a weather app prior to leaving home so you know where to go. 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, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 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 Alliance.
Coffee and Conversation - Durham
April 3, 10, 17, 24 at 10:30am
Southpoint Mall Second Floor Food Court, 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713
Please note meeting day changed from Friday to Wednesday.
Every Wednesday,April 3, 10, 17, 24 we will be meeting in the food court on the second floor of Southpoint Mall, 6910 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, 10-11:30 AM.
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.
Caregiver Support Group
Sundays, April 7 and 21 at 5 - 6 PM
Zoom
Meets on Zoom on the first and thirdSundays, April 7 and 21, 5 - 6 PM. Meetings are open to anyone who is a personal or professional caregiver. All sessions will be self-led without a facilitator.
You may register on Meetup at Carolina Aging-Triangle to receive the Zoom link or by email at support@carolinaaging.org.
Women’s Group Mondays on Zoom and In-person
Mondays, April 1, 15, 29 at 10 AM on Zoom
Mondays, April 8 and 22, in Person
Zoom and In-person
Join the Women’s Group for a Zoom drop-in on the first, third and fifth Mondays, April 1, 15, 29 at 10 AM. You will receive the Zoom link when you register on Meetup at Carolina Aging-Triangle.
On the second Monday, April 8, 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, April 22, 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).
Coffee and Conversation - Raleigh
Tuesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and 26 at 10-11:30am
4 North Blount Street, Raleigh
Every Tuesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 we will be opening the doors of 4 North Blount St, Raleigh, for In-person Coffee and Conversation from 10-11:30 AM. Come by for a beverage, light refreshments, and great conversation. See old friends and make new friends. This gathering is open to all. Some weeks will feature open conversation chosen by those present; other weeks we will have planned discussion topics. If your time allows, please plan to join some of the crowd for lunch at a restaurant nearby.
Note: Parking may be available in the lot, but do not park in any of the spaces reserved for ALS. Free parking is also available on New Bern Avenue immediately south of the building as well as Blount Street north of the building. Parking on Blount Street south of the building is metered parking.
The Green Monkey "Play Spades" Meetup
Every Tuesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 3-6pm
Green Monkey, 215 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
he Green Monkey “Play Spades” Meetup will be free play 3-6 pm every Tuesday of the Month, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 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)
April 2, 10:30 AM
Planning ahead, May 7, 10:30 AM
Occoneechee Speedway, 320 Elizabeth Brady Road, Hillsborough, NC
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.
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.