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26 January–May 2016 Cary Senior Center Education State of the Programs and Trips Are we missing something or would you like to see more of a particular subject? Join the staff of the Cary Senior Center over coffee and snacks to discuss the state of the programs and trips. We'll be planning for our next brochures so your input is needed! 89254 Fri Jan 8 1–2 p.m. Art and History Lectures Learn more about Art and the history that made art what it is today! Instructor: George Wade Carmichael AMERICAN REVOLUTION IN THE SOUTH This five part presentation covers the events and players in the American Revolution in the South. We will explore the events and forces that led up to the war, the trials and challenges for the people of the region and the campaigns that ran through the southern colonies to the final capitulation of the British at York Town. Fees: $36(R) $47(N) (5 classes) 89863 Mon Jan 25–Feb 22 9:30–11 a.m. THE TAR HEEL PRESIDENT— ANDREW JOHNSON After Lincoln's death, Andrew Johnson, a native North Carolinian, became President. Join us on this journey as we follow a man's path from poverty to presidency. Fees: $7(R) $9(N) (1 class) 89868 Mon Feb 29 9:30–11 a.m. Program takes place in classroom 302 unless otherwise stated. Advocacy Corner Learn to protect yourself and how to influence decision makers on the policy making levels. MAKING YOUR VOICE HEARD! Influence the government and work to make your voice heard in the laws, policies and politics that shape our lives. During this seminar you will discover how the decisions made this year will be affecting seniors, and what you can do to get involved in future decisions. Presented by Mary Edwards, MA, Consumer Affairs Program Manager, NC Division of Aging and Adult Services 90103 Fri Apr 1 11 a.m.–noon WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU VOTE Voting rules have changed, get the most up- to-date information to make this year's voting a success. Dr. Lee Cooley, Voter Outreach Specialist from the State Board of Elections will provide all the information you will need and discuss the importance of voting and being prepared ahead of time. Presented by Dr. Lee Cooley, Voter Outreach Specialist for the NC State Board of Elections. 90104 Wed Jan 6 9:30–10:30 a.m. 90105 Wed Mar 9 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. FREE! FREE! A Education Check the Facts Information given in seminars offered by the Cary Senior Center and Resources for Seniors, Inc. is the professional opinion of the speaker and is not intended to be the sole informational resource on this topic. The Cary Senior Center encourages you to pursue additional outside professional opinions pertaining to the seminar content.