The Buzz Around Wayne County

(919)-778-1447 TTY 711 2710 Langston Drive | Goldsboro, NC 27534 SENIOR APARTMENTS NOW LEASING Newly renovated apartments for seniors 62+. Enjoy rent based on 30% of your income and fantastic amenities. -On-Site Laundry - Off-Street Parking -Resident Activities - On-Site Staff -And More! APPLY TODAY 6 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY September 2024 CREATE & DONATE CARD MAKING CLASS Thursday, September 19 from 2:00pm -3:30pm We would love for you to join us to make and donate handmade cards to people who are homebound or in the hospital. Cards will be made entirely by hand with kind and uplifting messages and drawings. Donna Moerie will instruct you on how to make the cards. Class is held once a month and registration is required for this class. Please call 919-731-1589, to reserve a spot, space is limited. HIKING GROUP Tuesday, September 17 at 11:00am we will meet at Cliffs of the Neuse Visitors Center. Please join Mark DeBruine and Barbara Sadler as they lead you through the cliffs for a fun hike. As always, they will hike to the pace of the slowest walker, leaving no one behind. If you would like to participate, please call Lisa Weston at 919-731- 1589, to register. Registering will let us know who we can expect to attend. BREAKFAST WITH THE DIRECTOR Would you like an opportunity to meet with the Director, Paula Edwards, of the Peggy M. Seegars Senior Center and share any concerns or suggestions? Please come have breakfast with her on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, between 9:00 and 10:00am. This event is open to all Wayne County seniors, age 60 years and older. BEGINNER COMPUTER BASICS COURSE Beginner computer class with Paula Reich starts Monday, September 16th, 10:30am to noon and runs for 8 weeks. Space for this class is limited and sign-ups are required. Please call Lisa Weston at 919-731-1589 to register. INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER CLASS Intermediate computer class with Paula Reich starts Thursday, September 19th, 10:30am to noon and runs for 6 weeks. Space for this class is limited and sign-ups are required. Please call Lisa Weston at 919-731-1589 to register. DRAMA CLUB / VOICES OF PRAISE PERFORMANCE September 24 at 2:00pm The Drama Club will present a comedic skit, The Tate Family, of personalities coming to life as a family portraying words ending in "tate". Voices of Praise will open the performance with their rendition of "God Made Me". WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT VACCINE CLINIC The Wayne County Health Department will be at the Senior Center to offer Flu, Shingles and Pneumonia vaccines on Thursday, September 26th from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Pre-registration is required, please call Lisa Weston at 919-731- 1589. STARLIGHT DANCE BAND Friday, September 27 from 6:30-8:30pm The Starlight Dance Band has over a dozen talented musicians and an impressive vocalist. They specialize in big band music from the 30's and 40's as well as hits that are more recent and they have a vast repertoire of musical favorites for your listening and dancing pleasure. This event is free to seniors 50 and older. HINNANT FAMILY DENTISTRY PRESENTS A FALL BALL An evening of fun and dressing your best for everyone. Put your dancing shoes on. The Fall Ball is set for Friday, October 4, 2024, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Space for this event is limited and a reservation is required, please call Lisa at 919-731-1589. Lisa will begin taking calls September 5, please leave your name and phone number, your call will be returned along with a time for picking up your tickets. CRAFTING WITH VIVIAN & TONYA Craft painting is fun, relaxing, and inspiring. Projects will include painting wood, rocks, ceramics, and mugs. Our volunteers will assist you in your creation, help guide you when you feel stuck and make suggestions that will make the experience a memorable time as you create your own personal work of art. Classes are held on Tuesday, September 17th, from 10:30 to noon. Space is limited and registration is required, call 919-731-1589 to reserve your spot, members may take one class per month. FREE & OPEN to the Public: CAREGIVER CLASS: TOPIC- DEMENTIA WITH HALLUCINATIONS Monday, September 23, 2024—5:30pm Therapeutic Alternatives Mental Health Specialty Team is offering a monthly education series designed to provide information for individuals providing care and support for a friend or family member or have an interest in the geriatric population. The program's goal is to strengthen your skills and resilience and bolster the ability to nurture and support those for whom you care. A one-hour continuing education certificate will be available for each participant. Class may be attended in-person or on Zoom. There is no charge or age requirement for this class. Professionals, unpaid caregivers, and family members are all welcome. For a ZOOM link call 919-731- 1589. SERVICES WE OFFER ARE: • Personal Care • Companionship • Housekeeping • Medication Reminders • Respite Care • WE ACCEPT Medicaid, Long term care insurance, & Private Pay WHY CHOOSE US : Our team is thoroughly trained and passionate about providing exceptional care. NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS TRINITY HOME CARE AGENCY Your trusted partner in home care GET IN TOUCH: We would love to discuss how we can support you or your loved ones. Contact us today for a FREE consultation. 501 Patetown rd Suite 14 Goldsboro NC 27530 919-910-0186 www.trinityhomecareagency.com Wayne County Services on Aging/Peggy Seegars Senior Center PSA The Senior Center is for Wayne County citizens aged 60 years and older. You must be a member of the Senior Center to participate in activities and events unless otherwise noted differently. Member sign-ups are by appointment. Call Hermanita Harris at 919- 705-1784 for an appointment. Contact Paula Edwards @ 919-705-1785 or Lisa Weston@ 919-731-1589 We are CLOSED Monday, September 2, 2024, for Labor Day. September is National Senior Center Month, and we have some great things planned: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Tuesday, September 3rd at 10:45am Gary Tilman, Emergency Management Coordinator will be here to talk on how important it is to know what to do in case of an emergency well before the disaster strikes. Many older adults may face some challenges during an emergency and support services that are usually available, may be unavailable for a period. You need to be prepared by creating a plan. Mr. Tilman will walk you through the steps to create a plan. HEALTHY CONNECTIONS WITH EXTENSION Michelle Estrada will be here on Tuesday, September 10th from 10:30am to 12:00 noon to talk about Food Safety and fixing your food safely as we celebrate Food Safety Education Month. Registration is REQUIRED as space is limited. Call Maryann George at 919-731- 1500.

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