Carolina Aging

Carolina Aging Serving older LQBTQ+ adults in central North Carolina.

Our Mission is to improves the quality of life for all LGBTQ+ older adults through inclusion, advocacy education, and positive social engagements.

Five Points LGBTQ+ Film Series - Fire Island Tuesday, Sept. 1. 2 - 4 PM Five Points Center For Active Adults, 2000 Nobl...
08/27/2026

Five Points LGBTQ+ Film Series - Fire Island
Tuesday, Sept. 1. 2 - 4 PM
Five Points Center For Active Adults, 2000 Noble Rd, Raleigh

Join us for our monthly program on the first and fourth Tuesday of each month, where we will be showcasing films with diverse themes around sexuality and gender. This program is co-hosted with the Carolina Aging Alliance. All folks 18+ are welcome!

Little Ashes (2008) starring: Robert Pattinson - Javier Beltran - Matthew McNulty.
Beginning in 1922 Madrid, this is the story of the young lives and loves of artist Salvador Dalí, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico García Lorca.

To register, visit reclink.raleighnc.gov, click on Activities, then enter LGBTQ in 'Keyword Search' field, click green 'Search Now' button.

Trivia at Twist Lounge Thursday, August 27, at 7:00 PM Twist Lounge 435-M Dolley Madison Road, Greensboro Get read...
08/26/2026

Trivia at Twist Lounge
Thursday, August 27, at 7:00 PM
Twist Lounge
435-M Dolley Madison Road, Greensboro

Get ready to flex your brain muscles and have a blast with Carolina Aging Alliance! Our Trivia nights with the charming Chad P are the perfect excuse to show off your impressive random knowledge. Gather up your pals, grab some snacks, and let the good times roll with laughter and fun!

Thursday Morning Drop-In Social, Hosted by Carolina Aging Alliance-Triangle Thursdays, August 20, and 27, from 11:00 A...
08/26/2026

Thursday Morning Drop-In Social, Hosted by Carolina Aging Alliance-Triangle
Thursdays, August 20, and 27, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Virtual Event on Zoom

Registration Information: Everyone is welcome! You will receive the Zoom link when you register on Meetup at Carolina Aging Alliance-Triad.

Join our friends in Raleigh and across the United States, hosted by Carolina Aging Alliance - Triangle. Get comfortable, grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back, and have fun! You'll enjoy seeing familiar faces and perhaps meet new virtual friends. If you don't want to be seen on screen you also have the option to speak without your video turned on.

Lets Talk About Mental Health and Wellness in North Carolina!Sign up by August 31st.Share your experiences with mental h...
08/25/2026

Lets Talk About Mental Health and Wellness in North Carolina!
Sign up by August 31st.

Share your experiences with mental health supports and needs for LGBTQ+ older adults! The purpose of this study is to explore the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ older adults in North Carolina. Participating in this project could inform future research and programming from Carolina Aging Alliance, Triad Retirement Living Association, and other community partners in NC.

Participants must be 45 years or older, LGBTQ+ Living in North Carolina, able to read and speak English Able to access audio and video technology capabilities, and willing to discuss topics related to mental health.

What will you do? This study will involve you completing a brief questionnaire, a 90-minute focus group with other LGBTQ+ community members in NC, and one review of the insights from the group.

Compensation: You will receive a $30 Visa gift card after completing all study procedures.

See the flyer for more information, and sign up at the link below.
https://uncg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a4Y0ELlwRngBsNg

Once you sign up, you will receive more information regarding the date, time, and location of groups.

For any questions, contact the lead researcher Dr. Christian D. Chan at [email protected]

Women Monday Mornings on Zoom Virtual August 31 10:00 - 11:30 AM Join the Women of the Triangle for a virtual drop-in s...
08/25/2026

Women Monday Mornings on Zoom
Virtual
August 31
10:00 - 11:30 AM

Join the Women of the Triangle for a virtual drop-in session on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of each month. Connect with others in Central North Carolina and grow your community—all from the comfort of your own home!
After you sign up on Meetup, you'll see a blue link for "Online Event". When you click on it for the first time, you'll get a page to register. Once you register, you'll receive a Zoom link to save.

DURHAM - Coffee and Conversation Southpoint Mall Food Court 6910 Fayetteville Rd · Durham, NC every Wednesday morning 10...
08/24/2026

DURHAM - Coffee and Conversation
Southpoint Mall Food Court
6910 Fayetteville Rd · Durham, NC
every Wednesday morning 10-11:30 AM
Wednesday, August 26

Carolina Aging Alliance is hosting a Coffee and Conversation Discussion Group in Durham, every Wednesday morning 10-11:30 AM. We will be meeting in the food court on the second floor of Southpoint Mall.

Please note the meeting day for this event has changed to Wednesdays.

You might want to stop to get your coffee/other beverage on the first floor at Starbucks or on the second floor at Cinnabon. If you’re trying to find us, look for the rainbow flags.
See old friends and make new friends. This gathering is open to all.

If your time allows, please plan to continue the conversation during lunch in the food court.

LGBTQ+ Death Café Thursday, August 28, 2 – 3:30pm Seymour, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC Join Tsyr Han Chow as he ...
08/23/2026

LGBTQ+ Death Café
Thursday, August 28, 2 – 3:30pm
Seymour, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Join Tsyr Han Chow as he encourages discussions of all aspects of death, dying, and mortality and offers a safe space to find self-awareness, develop compassionate connections, and identify resources. Co-sponsored by the Project EngAGE LGBTQ+ and End-of-Life Choices Senior Resource Team.
Register by Tue, Aug 25 at 919-968-2070

Play Spades Meetup at Transfer Food Hall Transfer Food Hall 500 E. Davie St. · Raleigh, NC Sundays, August 23 & 30 at 3P...
08/22/2026

Play Spades Meetup at Transfer Food Hall
Transfer Food Hall
500 E. Davie St. · Raleigh, NC
Sundays, August 23 & 30 at 3PM
Wednesdays, August 26 at 2PM

Join us to learn and play Spades Card game every Sunday 2 PM - 6 PM and every Wednesday 3 PM - 6 PM at Transfer Food Hall, 500 E Davie St.,Raleigh.

Players are welcome to join in anytime during that time period. There is no cost to participate, and everyone is welcome to come join the fun and socialize with friends and new acquaintances.

You can participate whether you are a beginner, average or accomplished player, or someone coming just to observe. Spades is a very popular and fun card game that is easy to learn how to play. If you have never played but would like to learn the game, our participating players will be glad to teach the game to you.

Teams are composed of two players. If you have a team partner you are set to go, and singles will be paired with other single players.

Parking is available on surrounding streets and in the Transfer Co. Fool Hall free parking

Battleground Park Walks Sundays, August 23, and 30, at 9:00 AM Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitor Cen...
08/22/2026

Battleground Park Walks
Sundays, August 23, and 30, at 9:00 AM
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitor Center
2332 New Garden Rd, Greensboro

Meet at 9:00 AM for a lively dose of nature and vibrant vibes? Join Carolina Aging Alliance and take a leisurely stroll along the 2.5-mile path while chit-chatting with your neighbors. To find us, enter through the New Garden Road entrance. If the Visitor Parking Lot is packed, just follow the road and park in one of the other Auxiliary Lots or across the street in the Gravel Parking Lot. Meet up with us at the Visitor Center, and let's saunter through the park together.

After the walk, join us for coffee at Green Joe's, located at 2915 Battleground Ave in Greensboro. It's time to lace up your walking shoes and join the fun!

Weekly Walks Lake Lynn Park 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC Sunday Walks for August 23, 30 Wednesday Walks for August 26 Beg...
08/21/2026

Weekly Walks
Lake Lynn Park
7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC
Sunday Walks for August 23, 30
Wednesday Walks for August 26

Beginning June 3 and continuing through the month of August, we will be doing our Sunday and Wednesday walks at Lake Lynn. For those who haven't been there before, Lake Lynn is located at 7921 Ray Road. We will meet near the entrance to the trail at 10:00. Coffee will be at our regular location, New World Cafe (5900 Duraleigh Rd). For those who just want to meet for coffee, we usually arrive between 11:00 and 11:15

In case of inclement weather or if it's excessively hot (feels-like temperature 85 or higher at the time of the walk we will walk at Crabtree Mall. An email will be sent out should this be the case.

If you have any questions, feel free to text Todd at 919-272-8669.

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PO Box 3202
Cary, NC
27519

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