The Buzz Around Wayne County

6 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY JUNE 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 Kidney Smart Education Class / Wednesday, June 17 / 10:15am In-person or by ZOOM, you'll receive information 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. Registration required, please call to register, 919-731-1589. Hosted by Shannon Lanier, LPN, with DaVita Kidney Care. AARP Driver Safety Class / Thursday, June 30 from 10:00am to 2:00pm "The AARP Smart Driver course not only updates your awareness of new road design, traffic laws, and how to adjust your driving to compensate for physical changes, it may also qualify you for a multiyear discount on your car insurance*." (*Consult your insurance agent for details.) This course does have a fee, $20.00 for AAPR members and $25.00 for non-members. To register, go online at aarp.driversafetycourse.com or call Lisa Weston at 919-731-1589. NRA Refuse to be a Victim / June 16 / 9:00am-12 noon The Refuse to Be a Victim course teaches personal safety strategies and techniques to avoid becoming a victim. Topics include awareness of dangerous situations, home security and automobile crime. John Glatthar, a USMC veteran, is certified to teach this course through the NRA. The course is 3 hours long and the cost is $20 per person. Register with Lisa Weston at 919-731-1589 or online at NRA Refuse to be a Victim. Let's celebrate together, America's 250th anniversary. CAREGIVER CLASS- Monday, June 22, 2026 / at 5:30pm / TOPIC: Ageism FREE and 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. The program's goal is to strengthen skills, 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. Professionals, unpaid caregivers and family members are all welcome. Journey Together Caregiver Support Group / June 9 / 5:00pm Topic-Understanding the Caregiver Journey /FREE and 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. FREE and OPEN to the Public: Viola Titus Friendship Group presents Protecting Yourself from Misleading Marketing & Marketing Violations / Thursday, June 25 / 1:00pm We have all seen numerous TV commercials and received phone calls and texts from Health Insurance companies trying to reach you, because they have a deal for you. Stephanie Bias, the NC Senior Medicare Patrol Program Coordinator will address how you can protect yourself from insurance companies engaging in marketing violations. Operation Fan Heat Relief Operation Fan Heat Relief (OFHR) is a summer program intended to provide a more comfortable living environment and to reduce heat related illnesses. Summertime can be a difficult and dangerous time for our seniors in Wayne County, especially when they do not have a means to keep their homes cool. Contributions from Duke Energy Progress make it possible for OFHR to provide fans to Wayne County Seniors at no cost that have a home situation where a threat to health and well-being exists. Fans are very limited through this funding. However, the Peggy Seegars Senior Center will gladly accept donated new fans or monetary donations to buy fans to distribute to seniors in need. For more information, you may contact Natasha Artis at 919-731- 1608. Independence Day Social-July 2nd Celebrate July 4th a little early. Join us for fun and fellowship on Thursday, July 2nd at 11:30am. We would love to see you for Hot Dogs, Ice Cream and all the toppings! The Senior Center is for Wayne County citizens aged 60 years and older. For an appointment to become a member, call H. Harris at 919-705-1784. For a detailed list of events and activities please go to waynegov.com for our newsletter. Elder Abuse. Scam, and Fraud Awareness Symposium/NC Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall FREE and OPEN to the public and professionals / Tuesday, June 9 / 9:00am- 1:00pm This symposium will focus on topics relevant to protecting Wayne County seniors and will feature key speakers. Advance registration is REQUIRED prior to June 4, call Lisa Weston at 919-731- 1589. The Symposium will include presentations by the Secretary of State, Stephanie Bias with NC Department of Insurance, John Love with Wayne County IT Department and Ashley Dawson with Department of Social Services. WIN a Weber Charcoal Grill!!! Senior Center Fundraiser Raffle Support your Senior Center by purchasing a ticket to win a Weber Charcoal Grill. Tickets will be on sale beginning May 27th and throughout June. The drawing will take place at our Independence Day Ice Cream Social on July 2nd. Tickets are $5.00 a ticket or $20.00 for 5 tickets. The public is welcome to purchase tickets. This Raffle is not limited to seniors. R EDEDICATION TO AMER ICA Saturday July 25, 2026 * 9am - 2pm Grace Baptist Church 1715 Royal Avenue Goldsboro NC 27534 SPEAKERS Beverly Weeks 9:00 am Representative John Bell 9:20-9:40 am Congressman Greg Murphy 9:40-10:00 am Break 10:00-10:10 am Pastor Jason Stroeber - Rededication 10:10 am Marc Oslar 10:30-11:00 am Jeffery Cannon 11:00 am Dr. Ray Kennedy - Invocation 11:15 am Meal- 11:20 am Dale Dunn - Auctioneer for 1:00 pm Auction Closing Prayer Sponsored by Liberty First of Wayne County, a nonprofit nonpartisan 501c3 Send checks to LINDA HARPER 210 Bayleaf Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534 ORDER TICKETS 919-920-3182 REGISTRATION $20 INCLUDES LUNCH

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