From the Desk of Billie Breeden, Age-Friendly Buncombe County News for August
From the Desk of Billie Breeden, M.S.
She/Her
Health and Human Services
Age-Friendly Coordinator
(828) 767-4376
40 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
If you are interested in receiving information about Age-Friendly Buncombe County please visit this link and add your information: https://forms.office.com/g/aTdbcU9rKt
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ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE BLACK ELDERS (ABBE) ENGAGEMENT PROJECT
ABBE Community Meeting
Saturday, August 24 from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Skyland/South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, 28803.
Come join us and learn about affordable housing from Givens Gerber Park, weatherization from Community Action Opportunities, fall prevention programs and what we can do to prevent falls from Brea Kuykendall, Aging Program Specialist, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, at Land of Sky Regional Council Area Agency on Aging. Join us for exercise too! FREE. Please RSVP to ZaKiya Bell-Rogers at (828) 216-3423 or ZaKiya.Bell-Rogers@buncombecounty.org. Skyland/South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, 28803.
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Invites You to National Night Out
Tuesday, August 6 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Charles Owen Park, 875 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa
National Night Out is an annual, family-friendly event where first responders and community members work together to build a stronger and safer community. There will be food trucks, ice cream, and games. Free bike helmets and car seats will be available while supplies last and the first 100 visitors will get a complimentary meal. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is excited to see everyone at this fun and community-building event.
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LAND OF SKY AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
August 7 - September 27
Wednesdays, 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm and Fridays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville, 28806.
This program was designed by medical professionals to improve flexibility, strength, and fitness. Tai Chi is a mind-body exercise that reduces stress, increases relaxation, relieves pain, and improves physical function to increase balance and reduce the risk of falls. Classes are open to the public and offered at NO CHARGE for adults, age 60 and over. Registration required. Please contact Brea at brea@landofsky.org or call 828-251-7438.
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VIRTUAL COMPANY
Virtual Company Sessions - Mondays and Saturdays at 3:00pm
Are you spending time alone or know someone who is spending time alone? Meet new friends via Zoom! Virtual Company allows you to connect, virtually, once or twice a week. #VirtualCompany . Sessions started July 15. For more information, please contact Ms. Bettie Council at lionessdear@yahoo.com .
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DEMENTIA FRIENDLY WNC
Dementia Awareness Session
Tuesday, August 13 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
AmeriHealth Caritas NC
216 Asheland Ave, Asheville, 28801
Come join us for an interactive session where you will learn to recognize dementia symptoms and receive tips on how to help a person living with dementia feel accepted and respected. Virtual and in-person attendance options. For in-person, space is limited and lunch will be served. Please RSVP by calling 828-820-2080 or emailing dementiafriendlywnc@gmail.com.
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BLUE RIDGE PRIDE GENERATION PLUS
Connection Practice & Intentional Listening Workshop with Seek Healing
Tuesday, August 6th from 2:30pm-3:45pm
UNCA Cooperative Campus Ministries House
24 Hyannis Drive, Asheville, 28804
Join us for a session in which we practice intentional listening and gain skills in connecting with others while having difficult conversations. Seek Healing will be supporting us in mediating this conversation and in building skills to have more meaningful and open dialogue. Please RSVP at https://www.blueridgepride.org/generation-plus/#GenPlusRSVP .
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Connections @ Folk Art Center & Lunch
Friday, August 9th from 10:00 am-1:30 pm
Milepost 382
Join us for a morning at the Folk Art Center along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We will venture through craft exhibitions, witness artisan demonstrations, and visit the folk art market. Afterwards, we will be having lunch together at East Village Grille. Please RSVP to Luna Britt at lbritt@blueridgepride.org or https://www.blueridgepride.org/generation-plus/#GenPlusRSVP .
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Thrive Lunch and Learn - Advance Care Directives
Wednesday, August 28 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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UNCA Cooperative Campus Ministries House
24 Hyannis Drive, Asheville, 28804
Every 4th Wednesday of the month, 12-2 PM, Blue Ridge Pride Generation Plus offers a free lunch and learning session for our LGBTQ+ Elders. On August 28th from 12-2 PM, LGBTQ+ Elders are invited to join us for a free lunch and learn. Local attorney Cynthia Alleman (she/her) will be leading a workshop on Advance Care Directives, wills, and understanding legal hurdles as we age. Cynthia has been in this practice for over 25 years and plans to share a bit of her wisdom with us! Please RSVP at https://www.blueridgepride.org/generation-plus/#GenPlusRSVP .
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AARP MOUNTAIN REGION
Let’s Talk About Voting: A Multigenerational Approach
Monday, August 12 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road, Asheville, 28803.
Learn about the upcoming election with the Buncombe County Board of Elections staff. Topics will include changes to election laws, new voter ID requirements including how to obtain a new ID, significant dates to know, and locations for voting. The Board of Elections will be prepared to make photo IDs if needed. To register, please go to AARP Mountain Region Event/Voting/Shiloh. For questions, contact AARP NC at ncaarp@aarp.org.
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Let’s Talk About Voting: A Multigenerational Approach
Wednesday, August 14 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Maple Crest Apartments, 20 Lee Garden Lane, Asheville, 28801.
Learn about the upcoming election with the Buncombe County Board of Elections staff. Topics will include changes to election laws, new voter ID requirements including how to obtain a new ID, significant dates to know, and locations for voting. The Board of Elections will be prepared to make photo IDs if needed. To register, please go to AARP Mountain Region Event/Voting/Maple Crest For questions, contact AARP NC at ncaarp@aarp.org.