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Aging Well Durham

Rooted in Durham. Helping our community thrive.

Community Events and Information

Please join Aging Well Durham on Tuesday, December 2nd at 11am for a virtual community meeting about the Durham Aging Plan. The meeting’s topics will include introduction of the Aging Plan’s logic model and implementation focus. We need to hear from you about these proposed ideas. There will be small group discussions to collect input. Aging Well Durham will also share next steps for the Plan’s 2026 implementation activities.

To join, please use this information:

·       Link: https://zoom.us/j/98494683082?pwd=Cf8009HRWFOmmFhnf2a8RNSLe60a4l.1

·       Meeting ID: 984 9468 3082

·       Passcode: 822691

November 10, 2025 – The Durham Community Safety Department has activated the “white flag” for this evening. This means that some local programs are providing additional shelter beds to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. White flag activation occurs when the weather is:

  • 32 degrees of below or
  • 35 degrees of below with participation. 

If someone needs a bed, they should call Entry-Point Durham at 984-287-8313.

GoDurham Connect is a new resource for getting us around town! It is a flexible ride service that takes us where we need to go within the North or East Durham Zones. You can request a same-day ride in a sedan, minivan or 12-passenger van. Please visit the GoDurham Connect page for more information including an interactive map to check if an address is in the two zones – https://godurhamtransit.org/news/godurham-connect

The City of Durham has launched the MiFi Distribution Program offering free internet access to qualifying residents. The program will provide free internet service for a limited time and the participants will be able to keep the device. To learn more about the MiFi Distribution Program, go to durhamnc.gov/5397 or scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the qualification survey.

La Ciudad de Durham ha lanzado el Programa de Distribución de MiFi, que ofrece acceso gratuito a internet para los residentes que califiquen. El programa proporcionará servicio de internet gratuito por un tiempo limitado y los participantes podrán quedarse con el dispositivo. Para obtener más información sobre el Programa de Distribución de MiFi, visite durhamnc.gov/5397 o escanee el código QR en el volante para completar la encuesta de calificación.

Medicare Open Enrollment ends on December 7th. If you are turning 65 or are new to Medicare, join Senior PharmAssist for their Medicare Basics Seminar starting on Tuesday, August 26th. The first session will be virtual. The rest of the seminars will be held in-person at the Durham Center for Senior Life on Tuesday evenings. To register, visit Senior PharmAssist’s website – www.seniorpharmassist.org/events, scan the QR code on the flyer, or call them at 919-688-4772.

Durham Bus Rapid Transit Vision – Durham County is developing a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Vision Plan to examine corridor improvements and service investments to create a comprehensive network of high capacity transit services. The Durham County Transportation Department is hosting in-person listening sessions and has an online survey to collect community input. To learn more about the BRT Vision Plan, the in-person sessions and to complete the survey, please visit the Durham BRT Vision Plan page at https://durhambrtvision.com/

A GoDurham bus passes by. Street view outside of Durham Bus Station.

July-November 2025 – Durham Men’s Health Council “Men on the Move” Walks – Please join the Men’s Health Council for monthly walks from July until November. August’s walk is on Saturday, August 16th at Rock Quarry Park Trail. (Meet at Edison Johnson Recreation Center at 701 Stadium Dr.).The walks begin at 9am. Everyone is welcome to the walks! For more information, contact Joyce Page with the Durham County Department of Public Health at 919-560-7109 or email her at jpage@dconc.gov.

Thursday, October 30th-Sunday, November 2nd: SAVE the DATE to participate in the 50th anniversary of of Imam W. Deen Mohammad. This is an interfaith event. To register, send an email to awaheed@duke.edu or call (919) 282-7110.

About 80% of older adults have one at least 1 chronic disease. If you want to learn more about how to manage your health, keep active and get connected to peers; join the “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Diseases workshops being held at the East Regional Library from November 12th-December 17th. To register contact Joyce Page, Durham County Department of Public Health, at jpage@dconc.gov or (919)-560-7109.