Join theGranville County Senior Services in Oxford for a special concert on Saturday afternoon featuring the Vance-Granville Community Band.
The hour-long concert will begin at 4 p.m. and will feature a election of waltzes, marches and medleys of popular and classical music reminiscent of the Boston Pops Orchestra.
The concert is free and open to the public; stay afterward for light refreshments.
For more information, call the Senior Center at 919.693.1930.
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Granville County’s Creative Lifelong Learning program is planning a free class for the community that will focus on the craft and business of writing and publishing.
The class will be led by North Carolina native and author Tom Young, who will share his story about the inspiration for his novels. The class will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Granville County Senior Center, 107 Lanier St. in Oxford, and will begin at 1:30 p.m.
The CLL course is free and is open to the public, according to information from Terry Hobgood, the county’s public information officer. CLL membership is not required.
Young is best known for his military thrillers set in modern-day conflicts, in addition to historical novels set in World War II. Young served with the Air National Guard in Afghanistan and Iraq. He has flown combat missions to Kosovo and Bosnia as well as Latin America, the Far East, and the Horn of Africa. Young also worked as a flight engineer on the C-130 Hercules and the C-5 Galaxy, logging nearly 5,000 hours. He has flown to nearly 40 countries and has received several military honors.
Young has received the Air Force Combat Action Medal, three Air Medals, and three Aerial Achievement Medals. He currently works as an airline pilot based at Reagan National Airport and holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
For more information, please contact Granville County Senior Center at 919.693.1930 or visit the Granville County website: https://www.granvillecounty.org/residents/senior-services/center-lifelong-learning/.
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The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford has been recertified as a Center of Excellence from the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services. The five-year certification continues through 2027.
The voluntary certification is designed to strengthen senior centers across the state by documenting the achievements of centers that are providing quality programs and services. The Granville Center previously completed certifications is 2012 and 2017, according to a press statement from Terry A. Hobgood, Jr., Granville County public information officer.
It received special commendations for programs like the Creative Lifelong Learning Program, Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s patients, the Community Aging Fund and the Senior Welfare Program partnership with the Granville County Sheriff’s Office. These programs were noted as showcasing the strengths of senior services in Granville County by the N.C. Division of Aging and Adult Services.
Designation as a Center of Excellence means that “the center provides exemplary services and opportunities in their community and serves as a mentor and model to other senior centers” according to the state.
Senior centers may seek the designation to enhance professionalism, provide accountability, assure quality, improve credibility, promote consistent standards and to identify excellence among senior services providers. It also allows for senior centers to receive additional state funding for service enhancement and equipment/furniture purchases.
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Registration is now open for AARP Driver Safety Courses hosted by Granville County Senior Services. The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest driver safety course designed especially for drivers 50 and older. The course is intended to help drivers live more independently as they age and remain safe on today’s roads.
The AARP Driver Safety Program course covers defensive driving techniques and the normal changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time associated with aging. The course also provides practical techniques for adjusting to these changes to ensure the driver’s own safety and that of others on the road. Participants learn about current rules of the road and how to operate their vehicles safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. Course topics include maintaining proper following distance, methods of changing lanes and turning at intersections, effects of medications on driving, minimizing the effect of dangerous blind spots, limiting driver distractions such as eating, smoking, and cell phone use, properly using safety belts, air bags, and anti-lock brakes, maintaining physical flexibility, and monitoring the driving skills and capabilities of yourself and others.
The North Granville Senior Center in Stovall will hold this class on Monday, March 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. You must preregister for this class by calling the center at 919. 693.3383.
The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford will hold this class on Thursday, March 31 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. You must preregister for this class by calling the center at 919. 693.1930.
The course cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members, which includes all course materials. Course participants may be eligible to receive a state mandated, multi-year discount on their auto insurance premium. Participants should contact their insurance company or agent for more details. The instructor for this class will be Lynroy Thomas, a certified AARP Driver Safety Program instructor.
IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers are back at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford to assist Granville County seniors age 60+ with their tax returns. This free service will be available from 5 until 8 p.m. each Thursday through July 9. Appointments are required.
Participants will need to bring a valid picture ID, Social Security cards for themselves and any dependents claimed, income information, proof of health insurance and their previous-year tax returns.
To schedule an appointment, contact the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford, located at 107 Lanier Street, at 919-693-1930.
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Seniors with a New Year’s resolution to improve overall health and fight against the progression of Parkinson’s disease are being offered a conditioning program that increases flexibility, as well as improving agility, speed, muscular endurance, hand-eye coordination and core strength.
Bill Cheatham (left) and Reginald Weaver (right) rotate among several stations of the Rock Steady Boxing session held Monday at the Senior Center. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt.)
“Rock Steady Boxing” (RSB) was introduced to the area in late summer, with the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford becoming one of 852 affiliates of the nationwide program. Approximately 15 local participants are already enrolled in RSB sessions each week, says Senior Services’ Fitness Program Coordinator Justin Waller, and more are welcome to attend.
Parkinson’s is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that can cause deterioration of motor and sensory skills, impacting balance, movement and speech. According to “Parkinson’s News Today,” a news and information website, vigorous exercise such as running, riding a bicycle – or even boxing – is key to disease prevention.
Fitness Program Coordinator Justin Waller demonstrates how to “throw a punch” at a recent Rock Steady Boxing session held at the Senior Center in Oxford. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt.)
For the more than 60,000 patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, exercise such as the regimen provided through the Rock Steady Boxing method, studies show, can ward off changes in the brain caused by aging while increasing oxygen delivery.
Every Monday at 1:30 p.m., participating seniors learn boxing basics as Waller facilitates these non-contact fitness sessions to help seniors improve daily activities and “fight back” against the disease.
“Granville County Senior Services became a RSB affiliate in 2019 after Justin traveled to Colorado to attend the Affiliate Training Camp program,” explains Kathy May, Senior Services Director. “This specialized training included hands-on classes for Justin to learn to conduct a class and scale for every ability level.”
May adds that Waller was already “ahead of the game” when he attended the training camp since he has an undergraduate degree in exercise science from UNC-Chapel Hill, as well as a master’s degree in exercise physiology from UNC-Greensboro. He also has years of experience in the field of exercise and nutrition.
Rock Steady Boxing’s goal is to educate as many people as possible about the benefits of intense exercise and to establish safe and welcoming programs in every community.
Through RSB training, Granville County has joined ongoing nationwide efforts to meet fitness levels at all stages – from preventative measures to those who have been living with Parkinson’s symptoms for decades – as well as developing a sense of unity in the fight against the disease.
To learn more about the Rock Steady Boxing program offered by Granville County Senior Services – or to register – please call the Senior Center, located at 107 Lanier Street in Oxford, at 919-693-1930.
The Granville County Senior Center in Oxford, in partnership with Amedisys Home Health and Hospice, will host the annual Veterans’ Breakfast on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at the Granville County Expo and Convention Center, with all branches of the military invited to attend.
Speakers and a pinning ceremony are planned, along with a catered meal. Those interested in participating should register by Friday, November 1.
For more details, contact the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford at 919-693-1930.
The Granville County Expo and Convention Center is located at 4185 US Hwy. 15 South in Oxford.
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As incidents of fraud are on the rise – especially among the senior citizen population – the Granville County Senior Center will be offering a free class on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. The “Outsmart the Scammers” program will be held at the Senior Center in Oxford at 10 a.m. and will be instructed by Zeke Blake, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones.
Participants will learn helpful strategies to protect themselves and their loved ones. Topics include how to spot “red flags” that may indicate a fraudulent encounter; how to identify resources to utilize if targeted; and an overview of the steps that should be taken for personal protection.
This program is offered through the Creative Lifelong Learning Program and is open to the public. The Granville County Senior Center is located at 107 Lanier Street in Oxford. For more details about this program, or to learn more about the Creative Lifelong Learning Program, call 919-693-1930 or visit www.granvillecounty.org.
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Granville County native and Kerr Lake enthusiast Frank Timberlake will present a lecture, “All Things Kerr Lake” on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at the Granville County Senior Center on Lanier Street in Oxford.
As a part of the Creative Life Learning Series, the lecture will focus on a little history but mostly public opportunities at the more than 30 recreational facilities around Kerr Lake.
Seating is available for nominal fees for adults of any age. Register by calling (919) 693-1930.
About Timberlake:
Timberlake manages the 850-member Kerr Lake Park Watch, is a co-founder of the Friends of Occoneechee, former Chairman of the NC State Parks board, and former governor’s liaison with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
He grew up in Stovall and Grassy Creek.
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The Creative Lifelong Learning (CLL) classes and events continue to be provided through Granville County Senior Services as the next quarter approaches.
In observance of World Water Day (March 22), CLL is partnering with Wine to Water, a non-profit organization located in Boone, NC to help build awareness of the world’s water crisis while providing a fun, interactive filter build experience. This free event is open to the public and is scheduled for Friday, March 8 from 3 until 4 p.m. at the Granville County Senior Center in Oxford.
Facts about the water crisis will be provided during the hands-on experience as filters are assembled to provide clean water around the world. Each filter can provide ten people with clean water for more than ten years.
Although the event is free, there is an opportunity to contribute to the cost of building filters and the logistics of getting them to remote areas around the world. You may make your tax-deductible donation at the event or visit the campaign site at: https://bit.ly/2SiWm8A.
The campaign will be open through the end of March. The Oxford Rotary Club has already made a large contribution to this campaign. Other civic and church organizations are also invited to contribute.
Other exciting and informative classes for March include the following:
Nutrition for Living II scheduled for Wednesday, March 6 from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m.;
More Practical Wisdom: Is it possible to walk a spiritual path in today’s world? scheduled March 28 through April 18 (Thursdays) from 10 until 11:30 a.m.; and
The Trojan War: Myth & History scheduled March 13 through April 10 (Wednesdays) 2:30 until 3:30 p.m.
Classes are open to all interested adults.
Ideas for classes, events and other opportunities are welcome for the next curriculum year. Those interested in teaching classes may contact the Senior Center or apply through the Granville County Government website.
