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Welcome to the Wednesday Wink!
This week's installment includes information about our Wake County EMS Subscription Program Presentation, memberships renewals, Healthy Living Series: Anxiety Management, our Veterans Recognition event, 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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***UPDATE - Over 100 WFCAA members have signed up to receive our push notifications! Thanks to everyone who has enrolled!
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Keep your WFCAA membership active for another year!
Renewal is based on your WFCAA membership expiration date. Not everyone will renew at the same time. Please visit the front desk at the WFCAA to check your expiration date.
Residents Renewal
Renewal must be completed in person. Please bring proof of Wake Forest residency and staff will assist you with the process.
Non-Residents Renewals
Renew can be either online or in person. Please see front desk for further assistance.
Important information for Non-Residents: Received a free membership during last years promotion? That promotion was for one year only. Non-Residents will need to pay the current membership fee of $25 to renew this year.
NOTE: PRCR memberships must be renewed separately at Joyner Park Community Center or online.
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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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Remembering 9/11 & Honoring our First Responders
Wednesday, Oct 28 | 10 am-3 pm
Join us for a meaningful time of remembrance and gratitude as we honor the lives impacted by September 11, 2001, and recognize the courage and dedication of first responders.
Together, we will reflect, remember, and pay tribute to those who answered the call to serve and protect our communities.
9/11 Educational Experience
Explore historical timelines, educational exhibits and resources designed to help students, families and the community understand September 11 and its lasting impact. Two “twin tower” displays on Pentagon shaped bases, are printed with the chronological sequence of events of 9/11. In addition, a series of 14 posters from the National 9/11 Museum in NYC present the events and insightful stories.
A Piece of History
See, touch, and reflect upon an authentic piece of World Trade Center steel recovered from Ground Zero.
First Responder Support
Learn about the 200 Club of Wake County, an all-volunteer organization that provides immediate financial assistance to the surviving families of fallen First Responders in Wake County.
National Symbol of 9/11
Learn about the Freedom Flag Foundation, another volunteer organization, that represents the only codified and recognized symbol of 9/11.
NOTE: This will be a fluid event, members can come and go as they please. The room will be set up for “looking and touring” at your own pace.
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Genealogy Club
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!
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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Wake County EMS $60 Subscription Program Presentation
Monday, Nov 2 | 10-11 am
Learn how the Wake County EMS $60 Subscription Program can help protect your household from unexpected out-of-pocket costs.
This brief presentation explains eligibility, coverage, enrollment, and important program limitations so you can decide whether the annual subscription is right for your family.
FREE for Residents & Non-Residents
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OLLI: Understanding Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Monday, Nov 9 | 3-4:30 pm
This lecture is designed for diagnosed or suspected dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) patients, caregivers, loved ones, and the general public.
The speaker will provide an overall of the different types of Lew Body disease including Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s disease dementia, and DLB.
NOTE: This is a virtual presentation streamed at the WFCAA.
Residents: $10 | Non-Residents: $13
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Veterans Recognition Ceremony
Tuesday, Nov 10 | 11 am-1 pm
In partnership with 22 Saves Hockey, join us as we honor and celebrate the service and sacrifice of those who served in the United States Armed Forces.
We kindly ask that only members who have served register for this event. Space is limited.
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If you are not on the roster for a fitness class, please do not attend a fitness class unless you are preregistered.
All participants should appear on the class attendance roster, and instructors will be taking attendance each day to ensure that everyone attending is properly registered.
If you have any questions about the fitness classes you are currently registered for, please stop by the front desk for assistance.
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Chunky Knit Scarves | 10
Monday, Oct 26 | 2-4 pm
In search of something that will keep you warm while keeping you stylish? Look no further! All you need are your hands and one ball of chunky knit yarn and you will leave with a cozy creation to get you through the cold weather! No knitting experience needed.
NOTE: All supplies and materials needed during class are included in the registration fee. Participants who would like to continue working on projects outside of class will need to purchase their own materials and tools.
This is a one-day session.
Residents: $15 | Non-Residents: $19
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Beginner Wheel Class
Thursdays | 9-11:30 am
Have you taken Pottery 101 and want to learn how to use the pottery wheel?
We still have openings in four sessions over the next six months in the class. In this class, students will learn the basic operation of a pottery wheel, preparing clay, centering and opening, pulling clay, throwing basic forms, trimming finished forms, and the use of various tools involved in wheel throwing.
Session Dates
Session I - Oct 29-Nov 19
Session II - Jan 7-Jan 28
Session III - Feb 11-Mar 4
Session IV - Mar 18-Apr 8
NOTE: Sign-up is through the front desk.
PREREQUISITE REQUIRED: Pottery 101
Residents: $30 | Non-Residents: $50
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Sea Glass Christmas Tree
Fridays | Nov 6-Nov 13 | 1-3pm
Craft a Christmas tree from sea glass, Styrofoam cones, and pearls, topped by a starfish!
Residents: $25 | Non-Residents: $32
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Easy Breezy Watercolor | 11
Fridays | Nov 6-Dec 18 | 11 am-Noon
Learn step-by-step layering techniques to create beautiful landscapes and seascapes. Through guided instruction, participants will build color, depth, and texture to complete their own artwork.
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Supply List for Watercolor Class
- Watercolor papers 9x12 or larger
- Brushes in several sizes
- Watercolor paint in primary colors plus any extra colors you like to use.
No class November 27.
Residents: $30 | Non-Residents: $38
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Healthy Living Series with Vaya Health: Anxiety Management
Tuesday, Oct 27 | 11 am-Noon
Join us as Vaya Health hosts a series on a variety of topics geared towards healthier living.
Anxiety Management: A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years.
This course examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternative treatments will be the focus of symptom management.
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Upcoming Series Topics
Nov 3 – Brain Health in Aging
Nov 24 – Hoarding Disorders
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Carolina Steppers Performances at WFCAA
Thursday, 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!
| Recurring Events & Initiatives | |
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
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 22 Maggie Alcock, Rowing Ducks
Oct 28 Karena Stipp, Southern Accent Homes
Oct 29 Nicole Smith, ComForCare Home Care
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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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Richland Creek Community Church to host "Caregiving During the Holidays" Nov 12
The Eastern North Carolina Alzheimer's Association will host an event for caregivers on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 2:30-4 p.m. at Richland Creek Community Church, 3229 Burlington Mills Rd.
For many caregivers, the holiday season often gives rise to stress, frustration, and anger - instead of peace and goodwill. Already feeling overwhelmed with caregiving tasks, stressed out caregivers may view traditional holiday preparations as more of a drain of precious energy than a joy.
This program is designed to teach caregivers to care for themselves, their loved ones, and about holiday safety all while giving suggestions that may make the holidays more enjoyable for you and your loved ones.
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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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Go Wake Forest offering fare-free rides to JPCC early voting site thru Oct 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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2026 Draft UDO now available for review & comment
The Town of Wake Forest began the process of rewriting its UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) in the summer of 2022. Following over two years of in-depth analysis, broad public engagement, and a thorough drafting process, the draft UDO was proposed for adoption in December 2024. That same month, state legislation was introduced and enacted that limited the ability of local governments, state-wide, to make certain zoning map and ordinance amendments. After careful evaluation of the law, the Town is moving forward with full-scale repeal of the current UDO and adoption of a new, comprehensively rewritten UDO rather than an amendment of the existing ordinance.
Since 2025, Town staff has been updating the draft UDO that was circulated in December 2024 to ensure it is consistent with changes in state and federal law. Staff also made minor revisions to address issues identified since the last draft was completed.
The 2026 Draft UDO is now available for review and comment at Engage Wake Forest. Community members are encouraged to review the draft document before it moves forward for a public comment session and recommendation at the Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. Town officials expect the UDO to be brought forward for a public hearing and adoption by the Board of Commissioners in January 2027.
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Residents & businesses invited to complete Downtown Traffic Study survey, attend Oct 28 open house
The Town of Wake Forest is conducting a study to recommend strategies that improve downtown mobility for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving. The Board of Commissioners authorized the Downtown Traffic Study (DTS) earlier this year in anticipation of downtown redevelopment and major infrastructure changes, including the NCDOT S-Line rail corridor project.
The DTS will examine traffic volumes, intersection performance, impacts to historic districts, and the effects of upcoming S-Line infrastructure, including a Downtown Mobility Hub, road closures, and grade separations.
The DTS will offer two engagement opportunities in October:
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Downtown Traffic Study Open House - Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6-8 p.m., in the Town Hall lobby, 301 S. Brooks St. The session will have an informal, open house-style format, so you may drop in anytime from 6-8 p.m. to view displays, ask questions, and share comments.
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Downtown Traffic Study Survey – The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete and will be available until Friday, Nov. 6.
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NCFST Mobile Market returns Oct 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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You’re invited to help shape Wake Forest’s future at the Strategic Plan Update Open House Oct 26
The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of updating its Strategic Plan and wants your input.
On Monday, Oct. 26, from 6-8 p.m. the Town will host an open house at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. The two-hour session will offer community members, business owners, and stakeholders the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions on Wake Forest’s long-term vision, vitality, and sustainability. No registration is necessary. The session will have an informal, open house-style format, so you may drop in anytime from 6-8 p.m. to view displays, ask questions, and share comments.
Adopted in 2017 and updated in 2022, Wake Forest’s Strategic Plan serves as our community’s roadmap for the future. It defines long-term priorities, establishes clear goals, and guides how the Town allocates resources, delivers services, and measures success. It also ensures that day‑to‑day decisions and operations align with the broader vision of residents and elected officials.
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Warm Your Hearts with Coats Drive continues thru Oct 31
The PRCR Department is accepting new and/or clean, gently used coats and jackets through Saturday, Oct.31, as part of its annual “Warm Your Hearts with Coats Drive.” Coats of all shapes and sizes are welcome and may be dropped off at one of the following PRCR facilities (during normal operating hours):
- Alston-Massenburg Center (AMC), 416 N. Taylor St. (Monday-Friday, Noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sunday)
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Flaherty Park Community Center (FPCC), 1226 N. White St. (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sunday)
- Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC), 701 Harris Road (Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sunday)
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Free Paper Shredding Event Nov 14
The Town of Wake Forest and Skylift Garage Doors will co-sponsor a drive-thru paper shredding event on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – or until the two paper shredding trucks are full. Free and open to the public, the shred event will take place rain or shine in the parking lot of the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging, 235 E. Holding Ave.
The occasion will offer area residents and businesses the opportunity to protect themselves from identity theft and dispose of confidential documents in an environmentally responsible manner.
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Tickets on sale for two performances of “Adam Pascal: Broadway Unplugged” Nov 14
Tickets are on sale for “Adam Pascal: Broadway Unplugged” on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre (WFRC), 405 S. Brooks St.
Broadway star Adam Pascal will perform highlights from throughout his extraordinary career. Best known as the original “Roger” in Rent, Pascal also originated “Radames” in Aida and brought unforgettable leading performances to Cabaret and Something Rotten! Experience this rock-musical powerhouse in an intimate evening of acoustic Broadway favorites.
Advance ticket prices start at $30, $45, and $50 and are adjusted based on demand and availability.
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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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