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24 January-May 2017 Cary Senior Center Education Advocacy Corner FREE Learn ways to protect yourself and how to influence decision makers on the policy making levels. Location: Classroom 302 MAKING YOUR VOICE HEARD Influence the government and work to make your voice heard in the laws, policies and politics that shape our lives. Discover how the decisions made this year could 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 99814 Thu Mar 2 9:30–10:30 a.m. CRIME PREVENTION—SCAMS Seniors fall victim to scams more than any other demographic. Don't be fooled by online/ computer scams, IRS scams and telephone scams (impersonations). Be prepared and know what to watch for so that you do not become a victim. Instructor: Town of Cary Police Department 99674 Fri Jan 20 1–2 p.m. CRIME PREVENTION—SAFETY Learn how to protect yourself while you are at home or out and about. Discover simple things you can do to avoid becoming a target. Instructor: Town of Cary Police Department 99675 Fri Apr 7 1–2 p.m. E 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! Location: Conference Room 98765 Fri Jan 6 1–2 p.m. AARP Driver Safety Program Learn proven safety driving strategies to keep you safe while on the road. A review of safety rules of the road, knowing your vehicles and common sense driving tips to compensate for physical and cognitive changes that come with aging. The classroom course costs $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 non-members. After taking of the course, you may be eligible for a discount on your automobile insurance. Fees: $15 (plus $5 for non AARP members) 99621 Fri Mar 31 1–5:30 p.m. Library The Cary Senior Center maintains a library of books on tape, movies, magazines, books, music CDs and more all for you to borrow! You may check out three books on tape, CDs or movies for up to 10 days. Stop by to check out this growing resource for area senior citizens! Also, if you have books on tape, CDs or videos (DVD or VHS) you are no longer using, consider donating them to the Cary Senior Center! Public Computer There is a public computer located in the library for seniors (age 50+) to use for practicing what they have learned in SeniorNet classes or just to surf the internet! Sign-in is required. All information must be stored on your own flash drive as the computer will not save your information (no printer available). Wireless access is also a service of the SeniorNet Learning Center.