The Chatham County Council on Aging has numerous ongoing and upcoming events on its calendar for county residents.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The COA will host a “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” support group the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Western Chatham Senior Center, 112 Village Lake Road, Siler City. This group is geared toward older adults who are primary caregivers and providers for their grandchildren. For more information, contact William Riggsbee at 919-742-3975, ext. 223, or email william.riggsbee@chathamcountync.gov.
Caregiver Support Group
The Chatham County Council on Aging hosts a Caregiver Support Group each Monday. The group meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 3 p.m. at the Eastern Chatham Senior Center, 365 Highway 87 North, Pittsboro and the second Monday at 3 p.m. at the Western Chatham Senior Center, 112 Village Lake Road, Siler City. The fourth Monday of each month is a virtual meeting via the Zoom platform starting at 6 p.m. This group is geared toward family members who are currently providing short- or long-term care to loved ones. For more information or to obtain virtual meeting login information, contact William Riggsbee, Family Caregiver Specialist, at 919-742-3975, ext. 223, or email william.riggsbee@chathamcountync.gov.
Basic Photoshop Classes for Seniors
The Chatham County Council on Aging is currently accepting registrations for a class where older adults can learn the basics of Photoshop, the popular photo-editing program. Photographers over 55 years of age who want to learn how to manipulate their photos and older adults without basic Photoshop experience are encouraged to attend.
The class will be held each Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. beginning May 10 at the Eastern Chatham Senior Center, 365 Highway 87 North, Pittsboro. For more information or to register, contact Alan Russo at 919-542-4512, ext. 238, or email alan.russo@chathamcountync.gov. Space is limited.