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6 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY MARCH 2026 Delegate for Wayne County and alternate delegate Mary Emma Stevens, will present an update on the latest session of the Legislature. Seniors will be able to learn what recommendations are being made to our lawmakers, concerning senior citizens. A question-and-answer period will follow. As part of this presentation, you will have an opportunity to provide feedback and present any senior related concerns or issues to our representative. This program is free and open to the public. Join us on Wednesday, March11,2026,at 10:30am, for this presentation. If you would like to ZOOM this presentation, call 919-731-1589 at least one day prior for a Zoom link. Suicide: Ask a Question. Save a Life. QPR Training / Monday, March 2, 1:30pm -3:00pm QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer, the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Ask a question, Save a life. This training is hosted by Stephaine Chavis with Trillium Health Resources. Seating is limited, please call 919-731-1589 to reserve a spot. FREE Smart Device Clinics Do you need help with your Smart Phone, iPad, laptop, or any other devices? Kevin Grundmeier will help you. Clinics with one-on-one appointments are on Wednesdays for Senior Center members. For an appointment, call Lisa Weston @ 919-731-1589 Senior Games Corn Hole and Shuffleboard Practice On Saturdays, in March we will offer practice time, 9:00 to 11:30 am, for those Senior Center members competing in the Corn Hole and Shuffleboard Senior Games. For Corn Hole Practice you must be a member of the Senior Center. Shuffleboard practice is for those participating in the Shuffleboard competition of the Senior Games. If you are not a member of the Center, you must call to register for Shuffleboard practice at 919-731-1589. Creative Crafting with Charlotte, Monday, March 9 / 2:00-4:00pm OPEN to the public The mission of the group is to create a safe welcoming space for caregivers–where we can foster support, education, friendship, and collaboration. The support group will be facilitated by Shawna Mullins, a Hospice Care Consultant with Gentiva Hospice of Goldsboro. Meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month unless otherwise posted and is open to all unpaid caregivers. Open Enrollment for Medicare Advantage Do you have a Medicare Advantage plan? The open enrollment period for Medicare Advantage is January 1st to March 31st. This is the time to review your Advantage Plan and make changes for the New Year. Wayne County Services on Aging has SHIIP counselors who c an help you. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Natasha Artis at 919-731-1608. Wayne County Financial Report The Financial Audit for Wayne County fiscal year ending June 2025 is available at the front desk and available online at www.waynegov.com under the link for the Finance Department. If you need help accessing the report, call 919-731-1589. Join Charlotte to make a flowing teacup arrangement. Class size is limited and a reservation is required. Call 919-731 -1589 to reserve your spot. Get Crafty with Vivian & Tonya Crafting is fun, relaxing, and inspiring. Classes are held on Tuesday, March 10th and 24th , 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. Create & Donate Card Making Class -Thursday,March12 from12:30-2:30pm We would love for you to join us in making and donating 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.Classes are held once a month .Please bring scissors. CAREGIVER CLASS-March23,2026, at 5:30pm /TOPIC:Trauma and the Brain OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 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. To set up a ZOOM link call 919-731-1589 no later than March 23. Journey Together Caregiver Support Group / March 10 / 5:00pm Topic-Hospice, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Planning / 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. We are CLOSED September 1st for Labor Day. We are CLOSED September 20th for our Shred-A-Thon event. Senior Center Hours Monday, March 09, 2026 , we will spring forward to our extended hours of operation. We are OPEN, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30am to 7:00pm, Wednesday and Friday, from 7:30am to 5:00pm and Saturday from 8:30am to noon. St. Patrick's Day Pictionary- Tuesday, March 17 / 10:30am Wear your green and join us for Pictionary. We will also have some St Patricks' Day puzzles and word search. Hiking Group Tuesday, March 24 at 11:00am, we will hike at the Cliffs of the Neuse. Please meet at the Cliffs parking lot, go to the end of the road and park by the cliff. We will hike to the pace of the slowest walker. Registration is required, call 919-731- 1589, this ensures that no one is left behind. Springtime Line Dance Party -Friday, March 27 / 2:30pm-4:30pm Let's dance. Bring a snack to share an d let's dance the afternoon away! State Senior Tarheel Legislature Update- OPEN to the Public Martha Bryan, our Senior Tar Heel Legislative