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6 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY AUGUST 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 probably overwhelmed by all the information bombarding you about Medicare. Medicare offers different options for you to get health care coverage. Start here to get the basics and find out how Medicare works. You can get answers from our unbiased SHIIP counselors who are certified by the NC Department of Insurance. Registration is required prior to August 20th. Call Natasha Artis at 919-731-1608 to register. Karaoke / Tuesday, August 18, 10:45am / Come sing your heart out! Kidney Smart Education Class / Thursday, August 20 / 10:00am 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. FREE Voter ID Cards / Board of Elections On Friday, August 14, from 9:30 to 11:30am, the Board of Elections will be at the Center to offer FREE Voter ID Cards. When voting, voters are asked for an ID in North Carolina. Most voters simply show their driver's 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 / August 11 / 5:00pm Topic-Dementia & Alzheimer's Caregiver Survival Guide /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. license; however, there are other acceptable photo ID's. If you are not registered to vote the Board of Elections can help with that while they are here. 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. CAREGIVER CLASS- Monday, August 24, 2026 / at 5:30pm / TOPIC: Understanding Dementia FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Therapeutic Alternatives Mental Health Specialty Team is offering a monthly education series designed to provide 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. The Biltmore Estate Senior Bus Trip This 3 day / 2-night package leaves Goldsboro on December 6th, 2026. For more details stop by Senior Center or call H. Harris at 919-705- 1784 Oral Health Education / Tuesday, August 11 at 10:30am Melissa Thornton, Public Health Dental Hygienist for Wayne County will speak about general oral health care for the aging population and how to care for teeth, missing teeth, partials, dentures. She will also touch on the most common complications that affect the elderly, the potential causes of these complications and how to remedy them. Also, modifications that can help aid in helping to care for their teeth, natural or replacements. Welcome to Medicare 101 / Tuesday, August 25 / 12:15pm- 2:15pm If you're turning 65, you are * � � � � � . , ••• ••• 0 11:00 AM -4:00 PM CARE BAGS FOR THOSE IN NEED! � SUPPORT OUR MISSION � A Cash App • 1 � TO DONATE Zelle TO DONATE ( $1mpactlives2025 ) c 4042135454 J HOSTED AT WORD WITHOUT WALLS MINISTRY 610-B N. MADISON AVE. GOLDSBORO,NC S � �- S � • �- TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE AN IMPACT! Peggy M. Seegars Senior Center Peggy M. Seegars Senior Center