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6 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY APRIL 2026 (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 will host NCDHHS Director Tony Davis to discuss communication barriers in everyday situations. This community conversation is open to the public with advanced registration. Call Specialist Jennifer Cabe at 919-891-5168 to reserve your spot. Americansign language and CART captioning will be available Senior Games Opening Ceremony The Senior Games Opening Ceremony is Wednesday, April 1, 9:00am at WA Foster. This event is OPEN to the public. Senior Games Silver Arts Follies The Silver Arts Follies Show, a celebration of the creative expression of seniors in North Carolina, is held on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:00pm at the Paramount Theatre on Center Street.This show highlights various acts, including singing and dancing, offering participants a stage to compete on for medals.The show is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC. Please come out and support the seniors competing and watch a great show Senior Games Shuffleboard at the Senior Center Women's shuffleboard competition will be held on Tuesday, April 21 from 9:00 am to noon. Men's shuffleboard competition will be held on Wednesday, April 22 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. While events are in progress, activities in the Meal Site are cancelled; however, lunch will be served onTuesday. Come and cheer the competitors on! April Showers Line Dance Party-Friday, April 17/ 2:30pm-4:30pm Let's dance. Bring a snack to share and let's dance the afternoon away! AARP Presentation / Tuesday, April 28 / 10:45am–Open to the public Makeda Wyche from AARP will be here to discuss AARP's Smart Driver class and inform you on what it can do for you.The Smart Driver class will refresh your driving skills, update your 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 April 24 Journey Together Caregiver Support Group /April 14/ 5:00pm Topic-Positive Aging and Meaningful Engagement/ 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 are open to all unpaid caregivers. knowledge on vehicle technology and reduce accident risks.This is an informative session only about the class. Ask about how it may reduce your insurance. 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. Creative Crafting with Charlotte, Monday, April 6/ 2:00-4:00pm 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, April 7th and 21st, 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, April 16 from 12:30-2:30pm Please come and 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-April 27,2026, at 5:30pm/TOPIC: Activities for Individuals with Dementia 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 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 Senior Center Hours 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. The Senior Center is CLOSED Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 for Easter. The Senior Center is CLOSING early, Wednesday, April 29 at 2:00pm for a special event. Intro to Acting/ Classes start April 7 Tuesdays at 4pm, Bonny Farmer will teach you how to be comfortable and have fun acting in front of an audience. Did you ever read a children's book and use different voices to read the book, you were acting. Bonny has 70 years' experience in theatre and enjoys teaching her trade to others. To sign up for classes please call Lisa Weston at 919-731-1589 Kidney Smart Education Class /Tuesday, April 14/ 10:15am In-person or by ZOOM, you'll get the information you need on how kidneys work and the causes of kidney disease, along with how you can take control of kidney disease through nutrition and lifestyle choices. Space is limited, registration required, please call to register, 919-731-1589. Hosted by Shannon Lanier, LPN, with DaVita Kidney Care Deaf & Hard of Hearing Support Group/ April 23 / 2:00pm The Deaf and Hard of Hearing support group