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Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8:30am–5pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am–7:30pm

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Here are a few programs and activities offered by the Center; click here to read “Our Times,” DCSL’s monthly schedule, which includes activities such as Belly Dancing, Line Dancing, African Drumming/Dance, Yoga, and more.

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• The Center is hosting an Essentials Supply Drive all month to help seniors in need gain access to things that can make their everyday lives a little easier. If you can afford to, please make your donation(s) of any type of cleaning , hygiene, and self-care supplies and/or nonperishable food donations at the front desk. This winter, items like blankets, socks, and gloves are also needed. Please keep in mind that many struggling seniors are caring for their grandkids and/or elderly partners.

• The DCSL EATS (Ease Access To food for Seniors) program is designed to help those age 55 and up stay healthy with affordable and nutritious foods:

  • ​Food Pantry—If you’re in need, you can get one bag of food per month

  • Commodity Supplemental Food Program—When you’re approved (based of age and income), you can pick up food at a certain time and place

  • Shop & Grab—You can “go shopping” by choosing food out in the lobby to take home (this month on Tuesday, March 18, 9am–noon); call and register at ext 104

  • Kitchenless Seniors EATS—Homeless seniors can get free bags of food.

 

REPEATING EVENTS

• MONDAYS

  • Muscle Pump, 8:40–9:45am, in the Exercise Room 

  • Conversational French Club, ​9:30–10:30am, in the Volunteer Room 

  • Total Body Workout, 10–11am, in the Exercise Room 

  • Ping-Pong, 10am–noon, in the Activity Room 

  • Meeting Health and Wellness Goals, 10:30am–noon, in the Volunteer Room (starting 1/20) 

  • Sewing, 11am–1pm, in the Art Studio; call for info at ext 110 

  • Low-Impact Beginning African Movement, 11:30am–12:30pm, in the Exercise Room 

  • Monday Matinees, ​1pm; with free popcorn

    • March 3—Miss Congeniality

    • March 10—Queen Bees

    • March 17—The Help

    • March 24—27 Dresses

    • March 31—The Princess Diaries

  • Chair Flow & Flex, 1–2pm, in the Exercise Room (no class 3/3)

  • Bible Study, 12:45–2:30pm, in the Classroom 

  • Advanced Watercolor, 1–3pm, in the Art Studio; call for info at ext 110 

  • Chair Volleyball, 2–3pm, in the Exercise Room 

  • Life Line Dancers, 3:30–4:30pm, in the Exercise Room 

  • Walking Club, 3:30–5pm, meet in the Lobby 

• TUESDAYS

  • ​Seniors on the Move Line Dancing, 8:35–9:30am, in the Exercise Room 

  • Open Art Studio, 9am–12:30pm, in the Art Studio 

  • Google It! Smartphone & Computer Class, 9:30–10:30am, in the Computer Lab 

  • Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9:30–10:55am, in the Classroom 

  • Yoga Your Way, 10–11am, in the Exercise Room 

  • Keep It Moving Gentle Exercise, 10:15–11:15am, in the Activity Room (no class 3/4 or 3/18)

  • American Sign Language, 11am–noon, in the Volunteer Room 

  • Belly Dance, 11:30am–12:45pm, in the Exercise Room 

  • Crocheting Club, noon–2:30pm, in the Volunteer Room 

  • Pinochle, noon–7pm, in the Activity Room 

  • ​Afternoon BINGO, 1–2pm, in the Lower Commons 

  • Quilt Making, 1–3pm, in the Art Studio 

  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, 2:15–3:15pm, in the Exercise Room 

  • Kings in the Corner, 2:30–7pm, in the Classroom 

  • Acrylic Painting with Steve, 4–6pm; $10; call and register at ext 110 

  • DCSL Band Practice, 3–4:30pm, in the Theater 

  • Fitness Center and Tech Lab open for drop-in 5–7:30pm

  • Cardio & More, 5:30–6:15pm 

  • Line Dancing, 6:15–7:15pm 

• WEDNESDAYS​

  • Muscle Pump, 8:40–9:45am, in the Exercise Room 
  • Total Body Workout, 10–11am, in the Exercise Room 
  • Quick Drawing Class, 10–11am, in the Art Studio 
  • Ping-Pong, 10am–noon, in the Activity Room 
  • Hispanic Heritage Group, 10am–2pm, in the Classroom 
  • Super Agers Tech Class, 1–2:15pm, in the Tech Room 
  • Spanish, Level 2, 1–2pm, in the Volunteer Room 
  • BINGOcize, 1–2pm, in the Lower Commons 
  • Chair Flow & Flex, 1–2pm, in the Exercise Room (no class 3/5)
  • Chair Volleyball, 2–3pm, in the Exercise Room 
  • New World New Skills Tech Class, 2:15–3pm, in the Tech Room 

  • Life Line Dancers, 3:30–4:30pm, in the Exercise Room 

  • Walking Club, 3:30–5pm, meet in the Lobby 

• THURSDAYS

  • Seniors on the Move Line Dancing, 8:35–9:30am, in the Exercise Room 

  • Open Arts, 9am–noon, in the Art Studio 

  • Just Ask George (tech questions), 9–11am, in the Computer Lab; bring your device for one-on-one support 

  • Breakfast BINGO, 9:30–10:30am, in the 406 Café 

  • Yoga Your Way, 10–11am, in the Exercise Room 

  • Taking Care with Diabetes, 10–11am, every Thursday this month in the Volunteer Room

  • Keep It Moving Gentle Exercise, 10:15–11:15am, in the Activity Room 

  • Conversational French Club, 10:30–11:30am, in the Class Room 

  • Intermediate African Dance, 11:30am–12:30pm, in the Exercise Room 

  • Pinochle, noon–7pm, in the Activity Room 

  • Kings in the Corner, noon–7pm, in the Class Room 

  • African Drumming, 12:30–1:30pm, in the Exercise Room 

  • Thursday Bible Study, 12:30–1:30pm, in the Volunteer Room 

  • Afternoon BINGO, 1–2pm, in the Lower Commons 

  • Open Art Studio, 1–3pm, in the Art Studio 

  • Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, 2:15–3:15pm, in the Exercise Room 

  • Acrylic Paintingwith Steve, 4–6pm; $10; call and register at ext 110 

  • Fitness Center and Tech Lab open for drop-in 5–7:30pm

  • Cardio & More, 5:30–6:15pm 

• FRIDAYS

  • Muscle Pump, 8:40–9:45am, in the Exercise Room 

  • Open Studio, 9am–12:30pm, in the Art Studio 

  • Total Body Workout, 10–11am, in the Exercise Room 

  • Ping-Pong, 10am–noon, in the Activities Room 

  • Ladies in Fitness Training (LiFT), 11:30am–1pm, in the Fitness Center; call and register at ext 110 for this program 

  • Friday Matinees, ​12:30pm; with free popcorn

    • March 7—Erin Brockovich

    • March 14—Fantastic 4

    • March 21—Monster-in-Law

    • March 28 (no movie; DCSL closes early today)

  • BINGOcize, 1–2pm, in the Lower Commons.  

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Here are some special events for March; see more by exploring the Our Times online newsletter:

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• Durham County Veteran Services—Monday, March 3, 9am–noon; military veterans and their families are encouraged to find out what benefits they’re eligible to sign up for; call and register at ext 103

• Alzheimer’s Association’s Monthly Talk and Support Group Meeting—Monday, March 3, 2pm, in the Classroom; topic: Alzheimer’s Awareness: 10 Warning Signs

• Talk Tuesdays—March 4, 9am–noon, in Office 216; counseling students from North Carolina Central University conduct one-on-one sessions and connect seniors with mental-health resources; call and register at ext 103

• EATS: Shop & Grab—Tuesday, March 4, 9am–noon; You can “go shopping” by choosing food out in the lobby to take home; call and register at ext 104​​​​​​​​

• Durham County Veteran Services—Wednesday, March 5, 1–3pm; military veterans and their families are encouraged to find out what benefits they’re eligible to sign up for; call and register at ext 103

• Timeless Beauty: Ageless Makeup Tips—Thursday, March 6, 10–11am, in the Classroom; celebrate International Women’s Day with makeup artist, Kayla Allmond, who will teach how to use makeup to enhance your natural and ageless beauty. Bring your own products and mirror so you can follow along; call and register at ext 110

• The Joy of Origami: Spring into Action—Thursday, March 6, noon–1pm, in the Art Studio; Barbara Pearl will teach how to use Japanese paper-folding techniques to create things that fly, flip, and jump; call and register at ext 110

• EATS: Nutrition Today: Cooking Demo—Friday, March 7, 9:30–10:30am, in the 406 Café; today’s topic, “Seasonal Cooking,” hosted by the Durham County DINE (Durham’s Innovative Nutrition Education) for Life program; call and register at ext 110

• NCCU and Duke Elder Law Project—Friday, March 7, 10am–1pm; seniors who are age 60+ and who also meet certain income requirements can get help making out their wills and advanced directives

• Chinese Workshop—Friday, March 7, 3:30–4:30pm, in the Volunteer Room; Gary Su will teach basic words and trivia about food, holidays, and more as an introduction to Chinese culture

• Duke Healthy Aging for America: Spring into Mental Wellness—Friday, March 7, 4–5pm, in the Classroom; Duke undergraduates will lead a workshop focused on boosting mental wellness through fun activities like games, painting exercises, and stress-relief techniques 

• Motion-Crafted Care—Friday, March 7, 4–5pm, in the Exercise Room; Dr Obed Mulenda will lead an exercise rehab and strength-training program, focusing on joint stiffness, back aches, balance, dizziness, and muscle weakness

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• Aging in Place: Selling & Buying a Home in THIS Market—Monday, March 10, 12:30–1:30pm, in the Classroom; certified senior housing professional Tracy Drakeford-Pierce will share some info on the local real estate market and will give tips on selling a property as-is and what to look for when shopping

• ​Talk Tuesdays—March 11, 9am–noon, in Office 216; counseling students from North Carolina Central University conduct one-on-one sessions and connect seniors with mental-health resources; call and register at ext 103

• Creative Writing Workshop—Tuesday, March 11, noon–1pm, in the Classroom

• Aging Well with Nutrition: Healthy Eating for Older Adults—Tuesday, March 11, 5–6pm, in the Volunteer Room

• Memory Lane: Saving & Sharing Photos Digitally—Wednesday, March 12, 1pm, in the Computer Lab; Learn how to use Google Photos and other easy-to-use apps to safely store, organize, and share your the photos on your phone 

• The Minor Solution—Wednesday, March 12, 1–2pm, in Office 216; free notary services; call and register at ext 103

• Durham AARP Chapter #189 Monthly Meeting—Wednesday, March 12, 2pm, in the Theater

• Presentación Sobre las Leyes de Inmigración (Presentation on Immigration Law)—Miércoles, 12 de marzo, 2–3pm, en el Teatro; con la abogada Allison Lukanich 

• Mixed-Medium Exploration: Pennsylvania Dutch Brush Stroke Painting—Thursday, March 13, noon–1pm, in the Art Studio; Marie Crock will demonstrate and teach fractur, a style of brush strokes; call and register at ext 110

• Caregiver Support Group–Thursday, March 13, 12:30pm, in the Boardroom; anyone caring for someone over age 55 can get resources and support; no need to register 

• Arthritis: Find Relief from Joint Pain—Thursday, March 13, 12:30–1:30pm, in the Theater; Humana will teach how to use food, exercise, massage, and medicine to help manage arthritic pain

• Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well—Friday, March 14, 10–11; in the Volunteer Room; C Vicki Gold will teach her simple ABC Mind-Body System: Align, Breathe, and Center to improve your functional mobility, If you can’t attend in person, click here to join on Zoom

• Health Topics Talk: Blood Pressure Checks and Falls Prevention—Friday, March 14, 11am–1pm, in the Volunteer Room; Duke University Hospital nurse Rebekah May will offer free blood pressure checks and will talk about the importance of preventing falls

• Aging with Pride Social Club—Friday, March 14, 2:15–3:15pm, in the Classroom; senior members of the LGBT+ community can meet and share resources

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• Durham County Veteran Services—Monday, March 17, 9am–noon; military veterans and their families are encouraged to find out what benefits they’re eligible to sign up for; call and register at ext 103​

• Get Prepared Now! Climate Change Preparedness Workshop—Monday, March 17, 11:15am–2:15pm, in the Classroom; Summit Environmental Resources will teach how to get ready for a hurricane, flood, extreme heat, earthquake, etc; call and register at ext 110

• Durham History Talk—Monday, March 17, 12:30–1:30pm, in the Volunteer Room; hosted by the Museum of Durham History; call and register at ext 110

• EATS: Shop & Grab—Tuesday, March 18, 9am–noon; You can “go shopping” by choosing food out in the lobby to take home; call and register at ext 104

• Talk Tuesdays—March 18, 9am–noon, in Office 216; counseling students from North Carolina Central University conduct one-on-one sessions and connect seniors with mental-health resources; call and register at ext 103

• Firesticks and the Best Streaming Services: Making the Right Choice—Tuesday, March 18, noon–1pm, in the Computer Lab; bring your firestick and have Dell Rains teach you how to connect it, navigate apps, and watch your favorite TV shows  

• Aging with Pride Movie Matinee—Tuesday, March 18, 3:30pm, in the Theater; watch the movie NYAD (2023)

• Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)—Wednesday, March 19, noon–1pm, in the Theater; Amanda and Mary Peacock will talk about volunteer opportunities at the Durham Crisis Response Center 

• Painting with Police—Wednesday, March 19, 12:30–3pm, in the Art Studio; socialize and paint with police officers; call and register at ext 110

• Evaluating Health Information Online—Wednesday, March 19, 1pm, in the Computer Lab; the Kramden Institute will lead a workshop on the accuracy (or lack thereof) of online health advice, and will also teach how to keep up with your care provider and communicate with your doctor online

• Growing Gardens Club—Thursday, March 20, 10:30–11:30am, in the Volunteer Room; swap gardening tips and help plan DCSL’s raised-beds gardening project

• Special Games: Family Feud and BINGO—Thursday, March 20, 12:30–2pm; play games and win prizes with local insurance specialist Catrina Burnett

• Smartphone Basics—Thursday, March 20, 1pm, in the Computer Lab; learn how to make and receive phone calls, send and receive text messages, dictate a message, take photos and videos, use QR scan codes, and save contact names and phone numbers

• EATS: Nutrition Today Cooking Demo—Friday, March 21, 9:30–11:30am, in the Classroom; today’s topic, “Food Safety,” hosted by the Durham Cooperative Extension

• What’s Happening at Duke: Memory and Brain Aging—Friday, March 21, 12:30–1:30pm, in the Classroom; presenters from Duke University’s Postdoctoral Association make presentations on the latest developments in biology, neuroscience, engineering, and technology

• ​Duke Healthy Aging for America: Spring into Mental Wellness—Friday, March 21, 4–5pm, in the Classroom; Duke undergraduates will lead a workshop focused on boosting mental wellness through fun activities like games, painting exercises, and stress-relief techniques 

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• Senior Legal Advisor Presentation—Monday, March 24, 12:30–1:30pm, in the Classroom; certified senior advisor and lawyer Rick Messemer will share important information on legal topics of interest to seniors

• Monthly Member Check-in—Tuesday, March 25, 12:15pm, in the Theater; share your ideas and thoughts on the Center’s events and activities; feel free to bring your l unch; no need to register

• Talk Tuesdays—March 25, 9am–noon, in Office 216; counseling students from North Carolina Central University conduct one-on-one sessions and connect seniors with mental-health resources; call and register at ext 103

• Grief Support—Tuesday, March 25, 1–2:15pm, in the Classroom; counselor LA Cutter will share ways to help process your grief after suffering an emotional loss

• The Minor Solution—Wednesday, March 26, 9–11am, in Office 216; free notary services; call and register at ext 103

• Monthly Birthday Celebration—Wednesday, March 26, 12:30pm, in the Lower Commons; celebrate your March birthday with treats and fun; call and register at ext 110

• Aging with Pride Social Club—Friday, March 28, 2:15–3:15pm, in the Classroom; senior members of the LGBT+ community can meet and share resources

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LITTLE RIVER SENIOR CENTER

The Durham Center for Senior Life also sponsors programming at the Little River Senior Center (part of the Little River Community Complex at 8305 N Roxboro Rd, in Bahama). Call 919-477-6066 for more info; you can also check out the current Our Times online schedule to see all of their classes and activities:

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• Coffee Talk—Monday–Friday 8:30–9am

• Walking Club—Monday–Friday 8:30–10am

• Free Play Gym—Monday–Friday 8:30am–1pm

• Games and Quilting—Monday–Friday 9:30am–1:30pm

• Group Exercise—Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10–10:30am

• Bible Study—Tuesdays 10–11am

• Guitar Lessons—Tuesdays and Thursdays 10–11am

• Cards, Thursdays 10–11:30am

• BINGO—Mondays 10:30–11:30am, Tuesdays 11–11:30am, Thursdays 10–11am, Fridays 10:30–11am

• Lunch (congregate meal)—Monday–Friday, 11:30am

• Bass Guitar Lessons—Tuesdays and Thursdays noon–1pm

• Crocheting—Monday–Friday 12:30–1:30pm.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Here are some special events for March:

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• St Patrick’s Day Social—Monday, March 17, 11am–12:30pm; wear something green and join the festivities

• EATS: Nutrition Today—Thursday, March 20, 10am; cooking demonstration hosted by the Durham County DINE (Durham’s Innovative Nutrition Education) for Life program

• Golden Years Basketball Classic—Friday, March 21, 12:30pm; gather your team together (all age 55+), pick up a sign-in form, have everyone sign it, and turn it in by Thursday, March 14. Enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition as a player or basketball fan.