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Welcome to the Wednesday Wink!
In this week's installment, we share our Good Friday schedule, highlight our RecDesk "How To" videos, invite you to Friday Open Ping-Pong, pass along information about upcoming classes and Meals on Wheels, including the March menu, remind you about our Book Worms Book Club, Learn to Play Crokinole sessions, Wake Forest Bridge Club, and Tuesday Karaoke, highlight "News You Can Use" & more!
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Fire Department Charge
If you notice a charge from the Wake Forest Fire Department and have recently registered for classes at WFCAA, please contact WFCAA at 919-554-4111 to verify that the charge is associated with your registration.
Our Finance Department is aware of this issue and is actively working toward a resolution. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Registration continues for our classes scheduled from April through June. If you haven't already, be sure to check out our new category filters to narrow down your search!
PLEASE NOTE: Programs are organized alphabetically on the RecDesk Community Portal. We encourage you to scroll through all of our program offerings or try out the search bar so you don't miss a thing!
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The Town of Wake Forest developed a series of videos that provide useful instructions on these RecDesk topics:
Click on each of the links above to view the corresponding video or click on the image above/button below to access our full library of videos on the Town website.
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Celebrating Our Independence Luncheon: Finding Your Purpose
Tuesday, May 12 | 11:30 am-3 pm
Believe Stroke Recovery Foundation and the Brain Injury Association of NC will host "Celebrating Our Independence Luncheon: Finding Your Purpose" on Tuesday, May 12, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
A Subway lunch will be provided from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., following by speakers John Facchinei, Maura Silverman, Kimberly Baradei, and Melissa Freeman.
Drums Alive!, hosted by Peter Shaffer, will perform from 3-4 p.m.
RSVP no later than Friday, May 1, by calling 919-916-5200 or emailing BelieveSRF@gmail.com or btimblin@bianc.net.
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Tea Party & Bouquet Making
Monday, June 15 | 2-4 pm
Celebrate the beauty of spring with a delightful Tea Party and Bouquet Making experience.
Enjoy a lovely assortment of teas and light refreshments while socializing in a charming, relaxed setting. Then, tap into your creativity as you design and take home your own fresh spring bouquet.
It’s the perfect way to welcome the season with friends, flowers, and fun!
$20 for Residents & Non-Residents
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Brain Games
Mondays | March 30-April 20 | 1:30-2:30 pm
Strengthen your brain with fun, interactive games to increase information recall, working memory, processing speed, and daily processes.
Feel more confident in your daily life as you take charge of your mental well being and focus.
Residents: $35 | Non-Residents: $44
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April Pole Exercises in Sitting: Power UP
Wednesdays & Fridays | April 1-29 | 3-3:50 pm
This class is a great place to start if you have never tried Activator Poles, or if you have difficulty performing activity safely in standing.
Activator Poles are exercise tools that allow more muscles to be "activated" during physical activity. You might think of them as walking poles but Kristina will instruct you on how to benefit from the specialty core grip on the Activator poles so that you can burn more calories and build more strength even when you're sitting down.
The Power UP class will involve some walking and standing but exercises will be performed in a seated position most of the class. Performed to upbeat music, we will get our heart rate up and be breathing a little quicker but will have plenty of breaks. Each class will incorporate a warm up and stretching section.
Intensity-Level: Low to Moderate. Elevates the heart rate and quickens breathing because it demands a noticeable yet manageable effort.
Duration: Typically 45 minutes of movement including some standing and walking but mostly seated activity.
At Your Own Risk: By registering and/or participating in this class, you accept full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or damage, known or unknown, that you might incur due to participation. If you do not want to accept full responsibility, do not register or participate.
No class on April 24.
Residents: $35 | Non-Residents: $44
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Computer Class 101
Monday-Friday, April 6-10 | 1-3:30 pm
Computer Class 101 is a computer instructional class for the inexperienced or novice user. For each daily session, individual topics will be listed and details will be discussed during the class. Students should be prepared to learn new terminology and try new features and function of the Microsoft Windows 11 Operating System.
Each day of this class will explore a different area and expand the student’s computer knowledge. We start off by learning about basic computers and their makeup and seeing how the Microsoft Windows 11 Operating System interacts with the computer components.
The class will guide you through the information needed to learn about the Internet, World Wide Web, and various Browsers to access a vast array of knowledge. Understanding the basics of Electronic Mail or Email will assist each student with information to select a personal Email account or help to understand their existing accounts.
Many internal processes will be covered to show the students how to perform personalization and windows customization.
FREE for Residents & Non-Residents
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Mountain Dulcimer Advanced Beginner
Tuesdays | April 7-May 26 | 9:30-10:45 am
Now that you know how to play the mountain dulcimer, this class explores folk songs, hymns, and traditional mountain music in various styles and tempos.
Emphasis is on playing melodies and harmonies smoothly by improving fingering, listening skills, changing rhythms, flat picking, and creating arpeggios.
Whether you’re playing solo or in a group, this class will help you be creative and have fun.
Must Have: Basic beginner skills for playing
Course Materials: If you have a Dulcimer, please bring it. If you do not have one, you may borrow one from the WFCAA by filling out the loaner form.
FREE for Residents & Non-Residents
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Oils of the Bible
Tuesday, April 7 | 10-11 am
Discover the Oils of the Bible and their powerful role in ancient culture and Scripture. In this class, we’ll explore their historical and prophetic significance and learn how these time-honored oils can be used today to support you and your family naturally.
Each participant will receive a Balm of Gilead blend as a special gift for attending.
Residents: $10 | Non-Residents: $13
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Spring Nest Basket Craft
Wednesday, April 8 | 1-2pm
Get creative and learn how to turn materials into Spring baskets.
All supplies are included, and no experience is necessary.
Residents: $8 | Non-Residents: $10
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Tap 1: Intro to Tap
Thursdays | May 7-June 18| 1-1:50 pm
Tap 1 introduces participants to the noisy exuberance of tap dance while emphasizing good technique. No tap dance experience necessary. If you are just getting started or need a refresher, this is the class for you.
Tap dance promotes artistic expression, physical fitness (cardiovascular health, strength, and balance), and mental acuity. It is music, dance, rhythm, fitness, and fun!
Intensity-Level: Moderate. Elevates the heart rate and demands a noticeable yet manageable effort. Quickens breathing but typically allows conversation. May spark a light-to-moderate sweat within 10-15 minutes.
Duration: Typically 45 – 60 minutes of movement (e.g., standing, walking, dancing, reaching, …) calling for moderate flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance.
Shoes: Consider tap shoes with low, wide heels. These can be lace-up, pull-on, or strap styles.
At Your Own Risk: By registering and/or participating in this class, you accept full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or damage, known or unknown, that you might incur due to participation. If you do not want to accept full responsibility, do not register or participate.
Please arrive promptly to the first class to consider safety materials and complete additional required forms. Instruction for this class is provided by Twenty After Twelve LLC.
Residents: $28 | Non-Residents: $35
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OLLI: Global Ocean, Global Warming
Thursdays | May 14-June 4 | 3-4:30 pm
The effects and solutions of anthropogenic global climate change include sea level rise, high tide flooding, storms, coastal erosion, ghost forests, coral bleaching, ocean acidification, ecosystem preservation and restoration, living shorelines, beach nourishment, infrastructure adaptation, and offshore wind energy.
We will see how humans, land, ocean, and atmosphere interact by visiting the Carolina coast, Iceland, Australia, Bali, Hudson Bay, and the Caribbean. We’ll learn how we can contribute to climate change solutions.
PLEASE NOTE - This is a virtual lecture offered by Osher Life Long Learning through NC State. Classes are livestreamed at the WFCAA.
$2 for Residents & Non-Residents
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Open Session Poetry Writing
Wednesdays | April 1-29 | 2-3 pm
Join us for a relaxed open writing session where participants can write and share their poetry in a supportive and creative environment.
Whether you are a seasoned writer or just getting started, this is a wonderful opportunity to express yourself and connect with others who enjoy the written word.
Drop in, no registration required. Please bring a notebook and pen/pencil. No class on April 15.
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The Baking Bread Method for Lasting Love Workshop
Tuesday, April 14 | 11:30 am-12:45 pm
The Baking Bread Method for Lasting Love is a gently interactive workshop that provides guideposts and guard rails to remain sane while dating. It brings a refreshing perspective and approach to dating and relationships.
FREE for Residents & Non-Residents
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WakeMed: BEFAST Stop Stroke in its Tracks
Wednesday, May 27 | 2-3 pm
Join WakeMed to learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of a stroke using the easy-to-remember acronym BEFAST. Knowing what to look for, and how to respond, could help save a life.
FREE for Residents & Non-Residents
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Caregiver Support Group
Fourth Monday/Month | 5-6 pm
Led by Cornerstone Caregiving, this group meets to support family members who are caring for an aging loved one or someone experiencing cognitive decline.
The session will provide practical tools, emotional support strategies, and guidance on navigating common challenges such as communication changes, safety concerns, daily care routines, and caregiver stress.
Participants can gain insight into understanding dementia related behaviors, preserving dignity and independence, and identifying helpful community resources.
The goal of this class is to equip local families with confidence, clarity, and compassion as they care for those they love.
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Tech Assistance Program
Monday-Friday | 3-5 pm
We've expanded our Tech Assistance Program!
Our free technology assistance program has been a huge success in helping our members get the help they need with phones, computers, tablets and more!
Now, the WFCAA is offering technology assistance Monday through Friday from 3-5 p.m.
Act now to book an hour-long appointment with one of our student volunteers and obtain invaluable assistance with your smartphone, computer, or tablet.
To make an appointment, call 919-554-4111.
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Learn to Play Crokinole
Second & Fourth Mondays/Month | 3-5 pm
Third Wednesdays | 2-4 pm
Crokinole is commonly referred to as "the most fun game you've never heard of."
Crokinole is a disk-flicking dexterity board game, possibly of Canadian origin, similar to the games of pitchnut and carrom, with elements of shuffleboard and curling reduced to table-top size.
Players take turns shooting discs across the circular playing surface, trying to land their discs in the higher-scoring regions of the board, particularly the recessed center hole of 20 points, while also attempting to knock opposing discs off the board, and into the 'ditch.
Learn to play Crokinole in 15 minutes, then enjoy it forever!
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Tuesday Karaoke
Tuesdays | 1-2 pm
Join us for Tuesday Karaoke every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. This FREE program is first come, first serve, members only, no registration required.
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Wednesday Bingo
Wednesdays | Noon-1:30 pm
Join us for FREE drop-in bingo games every Wednesday from noon-1:30 p.m.!
This program is first come, first serve, members only, no registration required.
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Book Worms Book Club
Second Wednesday/Month | 1-2 pm
Meetings are scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month from 1-2 pm in the WFCAA Library. No registration needed. All members are welcome, regardless of whether they've read the book.
At each session, we share lively discussions about that month's selected book, exchange recommendations for future reads, and enjoy connecting over our shared love of literature. Whether you're a devoted reader or just curious, our club is a great place to meet new friends and discover interesting stories together. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming meetings and hope you'll join us in exploring our 2026 Reading List.
Remaining 2026 Reading List
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Apr 8: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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May 13: Homecoming by Kate Morton
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Jun 10: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
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Jul 8: The Second Home by Christina Clancy
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Aug 12: The German Wife by Kelly Rimmer
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Sep 9: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
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Oct 14: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman
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Nov 4: The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson (November we meet on the first Wednesday)
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Dec 10: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
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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
March 26 - Marlana Mayr, Senior Helpers
April 1 - Karena Stipp, Southern Accent Homes
April 2 - Kevin Peach, NC Wills and Trusts
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Acoustic Jam
Second & Fourth Thursday/Month | 2-4 pm
Hosted by Steve Pfanenstiel, Acoustic Jam is open to all ages and skill levels.
Traditional, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Rock and Pop music welcome.
All musical instruments are also welcome (guitar, ukulele, voice, banjo, violin, mandolin etc.)
Bring your own instruments, sing along, or just listen!
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Wake Forest Bridge Club
Fridays | Noon-3 pm
Take the frustration out of learning and playing bridge. If you've been taking lessons for a while and feel you've hit a plateau, it may be time for a fresh approach – one that sharpens your skills, deepens your understanding, and builds your confidence.
The Wake Forest Bridge Club provides a welcoming, supportive environment and pre-game instruction focused on current bridge conventions, bidding techniques, and defense strategies.
Join us and discover how a great game of bridge can brighten your day and bring a genuine smile to your face.
For more information or to reserve a seat at the table, call Jane at 919-529-4385.
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Friday Open Ping-Pong
Fridays | 1-3 pm
We invite you to unwind, connect, and enjoy a friendly game or two of ping pong at our Friday open play session.
It’s a relaxed, inclusive environment designed for players of all skill levels.
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The classes shown below are offered in partnership with the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. The location of each class is included in the description. Classes at the Renaissance Centre are also denoted with the Renaissance Centre logo. For more information about any of the classes shown below, contact Renaissance Centre Arts Coordinator April Cannon at 919-435-9568.
Pottery Wheel: Wheel I Like It?
Curious about taking a wheel throwing class? During this one-day class, you’ll get a tour of the studio and spend some time throwing on the wheel to get the feel of it. You’ll have the option to keep the piece you made.
Mon | Apr 6 | 5-7 pm | Ages 16+
$60 resident | $75 non-resident
Instructor: Laura Casas
Location: WFCAA
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Musical Theatre Workshop
Step into a dynamic musical theater workshop inspired by iconic heroes, rivals, and the choices that shape them. Through focused work on songs, scenes, and movement, participants will hone essential musical theater skills including vocal technique, acting through song, character development, and stage presence. From courageous leaders to complex challengers, this workshop emphasizes growth, teamwork, and storytelling in a fun, supportive environment designed to help performers grow in confidence and craft.
Wed | Apr 8-May 27 | 5:30-7:15 pm | Grades K-8
$360 resident | $450 non-resident *discount for additional student(s) from same family
Instructor: North Wake Theatre
Location: RC
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Pottery: One Day Mug
Learn to make your own drinkware. During this pottery handbuilding class, students will learn to make either a cup or a mug. The pieces made from this class will be food safe, microwave sage, and dishwasher safe. Students will be able to choose from a selection of finishing glaze colors. All materials provided.
Sun | Apr 12 | 10 am-Noon | Ages 16+
$70 resident | $88 non-resident
Instructor: Laura Casas
Location: WFCAA
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Beginning Pottery: Wheel + Handbuilding
In this 7-week class, students will learn the fundamentals of “throwing” pots on a wheel and handbuilding pottery with pinching, coils and slabwork. The first half of the session will be focused on making items and the remaining weeks will be spent glazing and finishing the pieces! All materials provided.
Mon | Apr 13-Jun 1 | 5-7 pm | Ages 16+
$160 resident | $200 non-resident
Instructor: Laura Casas
Location: WFCAA
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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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Want to be featured in the Wednesday Wink?
The Member Spotlight is an article in our weekly newsletter that highlights one WFCAA member and gives them the opportunity to share their favorite things about the center.
Complete and submit our Member Spotlight Form and share a bit about yourself with our fellow members!
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The WFCAA, in partnership with the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, is accepting art submissions for the WFCAA's hallway gallery.
Submissions will be considered on a rolling basis, but the WFCAA is currently accepting artists' submissions for April through June 2026.
To submit your work, please complete our Gallery Submission Form.
Please note the following:
- Submitting artists must be members of the WFCAA to be eligible for consideration.
- Artwork must be original work, created solely by the artist.
- A committee comprised of WFCAA and Renaissance Centre representatives will select up to 10 submissions each quarter to be displayed in the WFCAA hallway gallery.
- Selected artwork must be framed and/or wired and ready to hang.
- All artworks will be available for purchase directly through each artist. Once a piece of artwork sells, the artist will replace the sold artwork with a new artwork. This practice will continue until the quarter is complete.
For more information, contact Renaissance Centre Arts Coordinator April Cannon at 919-435-9568.
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Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremonies resume April 6 with service honoring Dave Monro
The Town of Wake Forest and several local veterans’ organizations will resume their monthly flag-raising ceremonies in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza on Monday, April 6, at 11 a.m. The 66th Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony will honor Dave Monro, who served our nation in the US Army.
Friends and members of the Monro 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 April 25
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2026 National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 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.
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Upcoming outdoor events easy to find on Town website & app
Beginning with the Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28, and continuing through Good Neighbor Day on Saturday, Sept. 19. the Town of Wake Forest offers an incredible array of free outdoor events and activities for the entire family. From Friday Night on White and Six Sundays in Spring to Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park and Concerts in the Park, spring and summer in Wake Forest are jam-packed with fun-filled events guaranteed to get you out of the house and make winter but a distant memory.
To help inform community members about all these events, the Town offers the Wake Forest Outdoors portal on its website. The webpage provides detailed information about our area’s most popular spring and summer happenings, including the Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremonies, Forest Fest, Meet in the Street, Independence Day Celebration, National Trails Day, and Good Neighbor Day - just to name a few. Offering dates, times, locations, event descriptions and more, the portal is a useful reference for anyone anxious to get outside and take advantage of Wake Forest’s array of warm weather activities.
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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. Classes are scheduled on the following Saturdays: March 21, April 18, May 16, and June 20.
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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