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Welcome to the Wednesday Wink!
This week's installment includes information about Public Power Week "Savings for Seniors" Bingo, our NC State Fair Senior Day Trip, Transportation 101, upcoming classes, Meals on Wheels - including the October menu, our Clubs & Recurring Events web page, several special events, "News You Can Use" & more!
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As a WFCAA member, you can now receive time-sensitive push notifications about WFCAA programs, services, and events - along with breaking news - on your smartphone or other device via the Town app.
To download the Town app, search for "Town of Wake Forest" on iTunes, in the iPhone app store, or in Google Play or scan the appropriate QR code below:
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Once you've downloaded the app, simply click on the bell icon from the navigation bar, then check the appropriate box.
If you need assistance, please contact Jacob Phipps.
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Building Brain Healthy Habits
Monday, Oct 5 | 2 pm
This program provides research-backed guidance on brain health and outlines the importance of taking action at every age to protect your brain.
Research shows there are everyday habits you can build today to help protect your memory and thinking as you get older — even reducing your risk of cognitive decline and possibly dementia.
FREE for Residents & Non-Residents
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Public Power Week "Savings for Seniors" Bingo
Tuesday, Oct 6 | 10-11:30 am
The Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Power are celebrating Public Power Week October 4-10.
As a part of the festivities, Wake Forest-area seniors are invited to enjoy a special morning of bingo on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 10-11:30 a.m. in Meeting Room E at the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging, 235 E. Holding Ave.
Highlighting a variety of energy-savings ideas, “Savings for Seniors Bingo” will offer participants the chance to have fun and win Public Power merchandise, along with prizes donated by local merchants.
For more information, email Community Outreach Assistant Kiel Ortiz.
NOTE: Bingo is first come, first served. Please be mindful that parking spaces at WFCAA will likely be limited during this event.
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Genealogy Club
Wednesday, Oct 14 | 9 am-Noon
Wednesday, Oct 28 | Noon-3 pm
October is Family History Month! Come discover your roots and family
history with our Genealogy Club.
Learn about family trees, the club, and what you can discover about
your family's past!
Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m.-Noon, or Wednesday, Oct. 28, from noon-3 p.m.
Drop-ins or one-on-one appointments are available to help start your family tree. Each session is 30 minutes.
Please contact Metaleen Thomas at 828-896-6511 for information or to schedule an appointment.
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NC State Fair Senior Day Trip
Tuesday, Oct 20 | 8 am-4 pm
Join us for a fun-filled day at the NC State Fair! Enjoy time exploring the exhibits, entertainment, food, vendors, and all the excitement the Fair has to offer at your own pace.
Transportation will be provided from the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging to the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
Participants will meet at the WFCAA at 8 a.m., depart at 8:30 a.m., and return around 3:30-4 p.m.
Participants should be prepared for extensive walking and are responsible for any food, purchases, or additional expenses while at the Fair.
NOTE: This trip is transportation only.
ADA registration option is specifically for participants who require a wheelchair-accessible space on the motorcoach and will remain in their wheelchair during transportation. A maximum of TWO wheelchair-accessible spaces are available.
Residents: $25 | Non-Residents: $31
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Transportation 101
Tuesday, Oct 20 | 11 am-Noon
Learn about transportation resources available to older adults in our community! This session will feature information about GoTriangle ACCESS, a shared-ride transportation service designed to help eligible individuals travel throughout the Triangle region.
Representatives from CAMPO and the Town of Wake Forest Planning Department will also be in attendance as part of a panel discussion to answer questions and share information about current and future transportation planning in the area. Topics may include local transportation projects, road improvements, public transit, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and other transportation-related resources.
Whether you're exploring transportation options for yourself or helping a loved one, this session will provide valuable information and an opportunity to get your questions answered by local transportation professionals.
FREE for Residents & Non-Residents
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OLLI: Inside the State Department: US Diplomacy
Monday, Oct 26 | 1-2:30 pm
This lecture will highlight the tenures of three recent Secretaries of State, through the lenses of historical events.
We will first consider the effort to renew diplomatic relations with Cuba, beginning during the tenure of Secretary Hillary Clinton.
Next, we will take up efforts to address environmental issues, which first became a central feature of U.S. diplomacy under Secretary John Kerry.
Last, we will examine the role that Secretary Rex Tillerson played in bringing to fruition an ambitious two-year period in which the United States led the Arctic Council.
NOTE: This is a virtual presentation streamed at the WFCAA.
Residents: $10 | Non-Residents: $13
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Pole Walking Outdoors | 10
Tuesdays | Oct 6-27 | 1-1:45 pm
Ever wonder why people in other countries typically use hiking poles when they walk? Are they only used for walking on uneven ground? Do you have to be unsteady to need to use them?
Activator Poles(TM) are designed to amplify the exercise or walk you are doing by activating more muscles. Using your upper body as you advance the poles in addition to using your legs as you walk increases the number of calories you burn and the number of muscles you are strengthening. Activator Poles(TM) are used by fully able bodied people and those with movement disorders, instability, and/or pain.
Meet in the lobby outside of the exercise rooms to borrow a set of poles for our walk around town. We will start with a warm up before heading outdoors. Please dress appropriately for the weather. If we have inclement weather, we will walk indoors at the center.
NOTE: Must be able to walk approximately one mile/stand for 30 minutes.
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Yoga Flow with Vivien | 10
Tuesdays | Oct 6-20 | 2-2:50 pm
A more in-depth Gentle Hatha Yoga Practice. For those who wish to deepen their yoga practice beyond the basic foundation poses.
Emphasis will be on seamlessly linking movement with the breath, to create a continuous fluid and rhythmic practice.
Breath synchronized movement with intention, guided by either inhale or exhale and linked to essential yoga poses for health and well-being; and classic Asanas with deeper movement options for those who would like. Modifications using blocks and straps for better alignment will also be offered.
This class will help you build strength, flexibility, increased mobility and cardiovascular health while calming the mind. Namaste!
NOTE: Students must have prior yoga experience & be able to move up and down off the mat.
Residents: $15 | Non-Residents: $19
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Carolina Steppers Performances at WFCAA
Thursdays | Oct 1 & Dec 3 | 10 am
Please join us at the Meals on Wheels Friendship Café, located at WFCAA, for special performances by our very own Carolina Steppers line dance troupe!
We look forward to sharing some fun, music, and dancing with you!
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We've made it easier than ever for you to stay current on recurring events and initiatives at the WFCAA by creating a Clubs & Recurring Events page on our website.
The new web page highlights the dates and times of your favorite clubs and recurring events, including Open Studio - Scrapbooking & Cardmaking, Open Studio - Cross Stitch & Embroidery, Tech Assistance Program, The Real Truth Series, Learn to Play Crokinole, Book Worms Club, Shag Club, Acoustic Jam, Wake Forest Bridge Club & more!
We'll use the space below to announce new events and initiatives, so be sure to keep an eye out for recently added offerings of interest.
For more information, email Jacob Phipps.
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The Real Truth Series
Second Wednesday | 10-11:30 am
Hosted by Karena Stipp MA, CSHP, SRES.
Certified Senior Housing Professional/Senior Real Estate Specialist.
The Real Truth Series are lectures on important topics for today's aging population.
Series Topics
Oct 7 - Medicare 2027
Nov 4 - Savvy Retirement Planning
Dec 9 - Building Brain Health: Avoiding Cognitive Decline
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SHIIP Counseling
The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) offers free, unbiased information about Medicare and can assist with enrollment and subsidy applications that could save you money.
For more information or to make an appointment, call the WFCAA at 919-554-4111.
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Coffee Cafe
Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10 am-Noon
Coffee Café has expanded and is now offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-Noon in the main lobby!
Join us for coffee and get information from local business and professionals!
Upcoming guests
Oct 1 - Evan Wagoner, Wake Forest Chiropractic
Oct 7 - Chris Thurman, All American Relocation
Oct 8 - Kimberly Moore, Heartland Hospice
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Wake Forest Bridge Club
Fridays | Noon-3 pm
Fall is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf!
If your goal is to play better bridge, join us and see how quickly your game improves.
- Come for a day, stay for the journey.
- Pre-game mini lessons focus on modern strategies and conventions.
- Boost your confidence and make playing bridge more fun than ever.
For more information or to reserve a seat at the table, call Jane at 919-529-4385.
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Meals on Wheels of Wake County strives to nourish and enrich the lives of its clients through the services it provides, including Home-Delivered Meals and Friendship Cafes.
The Home-Delivered Meals program helps clients maintain a healthy lifestyle and remain living independently by providing nutritious meals, a weekly safety check, and friendly interaction.
To be eligible for a home-delivered meal, you must be:
- 60 years of age or older
- Living in Wake County
Additional factors contributing to eligibility may include:
- Being homebound or needing help leaving your home
- Unable to prepare meals or shop for yourself
- Recent hospital stay or ongoing health problems
- Primarily living alone or with a caregiver
To apply for home-delivered meals, complete the Application for Services. For more information, call Meals on Wheels of Wake County at 919-833-1749.
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Meanwhile, Meals on Wheels also offers a Friendship Café at several locations throughout Wake County, including the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging.
The Friendship Cafe is a space for seniors to eat with their peers and enjoy experiences together. Friendship Cafe provides the much-needed social connections that are proven to improve both health and wellness in seniors.
Meeting Room E at the WFCAA serves as the Friendship Café Monday-Friday according to the following schedule:
- 9-10 a.m. - Social hour
- 10-11 a.m. - Activity hour, including mentally and physically stimulating activities
- 11-11:20 a.m. - Meals served
- 11:20 a.m.-Noon - Lunch and fellowship
The Friendship Cafe serves anyone who is 60 or older and registers to participate. To register, please visit the Friendship Café Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and noon and ask to speak with Site Managers Ann Casey or Cynthia Wooten. For more information, email Ann Casey or call her at 480-612-1767.
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Tickets on sale for Firebox Theatre’s “Misery” Oct 2-4
Firebox Theatre Company will present four performances of the Stephen King classic “Misery” Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4.
Firebox Theatre will bring “Misery” to life in a gripping stage adaptation that promises intensity and intimacy in equal measure. The story follows a famous novelist who is rescued from a car accident by his self-proclaimed “number one fan,” only to discover that her devotion quickly turns into something far more dangerous.
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Go Wake Forest expanding to Sundays starting Oct 4
In 2024, the Town of Wake Forest introduced “Go Wake Forest,” a ridesharing microtransit service that connects riders directly from their doorstep to anywhere in Wake Forest’s jurisdiction and portions of Raleigh’s Wakefield neighborhood. Since its inception, Go Wake Forest has operated six days a week - Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Fridays from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Beginning Sunday, Oct. 4, riders can take advantage of Sunday service hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday service will initially launch with limited capacity to gauge rider demand. If demand is strong, the Town will increase capacity to levels typically available during standard weekday service.
Riders can schedule rides through the official Go Wake Forest smartphone app available for download on the Town website or by calling 984-342-2319
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Go Wake Forest to offer fare-free rides to Joyner Park Community Center early voting site Oct 15-31
Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC), 701 Harris Road, will serve as one of 18 early voting sites in Wake County October 15-31.
During the early voting period, Go Wake Forest will offer fare-free rides to and from JPCC to encourage the participation of eligible Wake Forest-area voters.
All residents and visitors within the Wake Forest town limits and a portion of Wakefield are eligible to use the Go Wake Forest on-demand transit service.
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Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremonies continue Oct 5 with service honoring Neil Michael Cronin
The Town of Wake Forest and several local veterans’ organizations will conclude this year's monthly flag-raising ceremonies in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza on Monday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m.
The 71th Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony will honor Neil Michael Cronin, who served our nation in the US Marine Corps.
Friends and members of the Cronin family have been invited to participate in the ceremony, which will include patriotic songs, special remarks, a memorial wreath laying, and the ceremonial flag-raising.
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WFPD to host Drug Take Back Event at Wegmans Oct 24
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2026 National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wegmans, 11051 Ligon Mill Road. Weather permitting, the drop-off area will be situated just outside the Wegmans main entrance facing Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass.
National Drug Take Back Day is a prescription medication take-back initiative that promotes proper medication disposal. By providing a safe, convenient, and responsible way for people to dispose of unwanted pills, tablets, and other medications, the event helps prevent accidental poisonings and drug abuse, while also protecting local rivers and streams. The service is free, anonymous and no questions will be asked.
Participants can help onsite personnel properly identify and sort the medications by disposing expired, unused, or unwanted medicine in their original containers with the drug labels intact. All the medications collected during the event will be secured by law enforcement and destroyed by incineration.
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NCFST Mobile Market returns on October 8 & 22
The Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST) and Ripe for Revival are pleased to provide a mobile grocery store across from the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., (typically) on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 3-4:30 p.m. – rain or shine.
NOTE: Ripe for Revival is adjusting its Wake Forest schedule on November and December due to the holiday season. Instead of coming to town on the second and fourth Thursday (per usual), the Mobile Market will return to 350 E. Holding Ave. on the first and third Thursdays
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Knox Homebox program gives Fire Department quicker access during emergencies
The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) offers a life-saving initiative that provides firefighters with the safe and efficient entry they need into the homes of vulnerable residents during fires, medical emergencies, and welfare checks.
The Knox Homebox program involves homeowners buying a steel lock box and firefighters locking their house key inside it. Fire crews have a master key that opens the box in the event of an emergency or other urgent need.
The lock box starts at $227, but as a value-added incentive, the Wake Forest Fire Department will install the box at no charge.
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Wake Forest Fire Department offering CPR classes for Wake Forest residents
The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) offers monthly American Heart Association CPR Certification classes for Wake Forest residents at the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging, 235 E. Holding Ave.
Attendees can enroll in a four-hour or seven-hour class. In the four-hour session (9 a.m.-1 p.m.), participants learn CPR and how to correctly use an automated external defibrillator, or AED, a medical device that can help restore a normal heartbeat in certain situations. In the seven-hour class (9 a.m.-4 p.m.), participants learn CPR, how to use an AED, and basic first aid. Students who complete either session earn American Heart Association CPR Certification.
The cost for either class is $35 per person and preregistration is required. Please note: Only community members with a Wake Forest address are eligible to enroll in these classes.
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