The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) welcomes the opportunity to share knowledge on aging, as well as the efforts of others to do the same in South Carolina. We are excited to inform others of these opportunities with our calendar of events. If your organization is hosting an event and would like to share the news on our calendars (SCDOA's agency website and GetCareSC), please complete the following submission form for review.
Upcoming Events
Events
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SC-Cater + Equip Virtual Reality Lab
Date:July 27, 2024Address:1530 Wheat Street Columbia, SC 29205 (Children's Center at USC)Details:Education / GuidesCome join us for loads of fun playing with different robots, drones, Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, and video games.
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Lunch at the Market
Date:July 31, 2024Address:117 East Washington Street Washington, SC 29180Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyColumbia, S.C. — The Fairfield Farmers and Artisans Market and Fairfield County Council on Aging is launching its first “Lunch at the Market” event in Winnsboro, South Carolina.
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Midlands Community Resource Fair
Date:July 31, 2024Address:2101 Walker Solomon Way Columbia, SC 29204Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesCome discover community resources at the Midlands Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, located at 2101 Walker Solomon Way...
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Helping Older Adults prepare for Hurricanes
Date:August 6, 2024Address:11 N Causeway Rd, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, USADetails:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Hurricane season is upon us in South Carolina and the Senior P.R.E.P. (Planning and Resources for Emergency Preparedness) program is coming to Walgreens in Georgetown County to help...
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Lunch at the Market at Union County Farm and Craft Market
Date:August 6, 2024Address:511 East Main Street Union, South Carolina 29379Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Union Farmers and Artisans Market is launching a “Lunch at the Market” event in Union, South Carolina on August 6.
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - Aug 7th
Date:August 7, 2024Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.
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7th Annual Faith-Based Symposium
Date:August 8, 2024Address:1260 Lexington Dr, West Columbia, SC 29170 (Midlands Technical College- Airport Campus)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin the South Carolina Department on Aging for its 7th Annual Faith-Based Symposium on August 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in partnership with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health
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Catawba Regional Advisory Council Meeting
Date:August 8, 2024Details:Education / GuidesThe Regional Advisory Council (RAAC) meeting is held quarterly to enhance the leadership role of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The RAAC shall carry out advisory functions that further the AAA’s...
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:August 15, 2024Address:236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210 (Central Midlands Council of Governments)Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesPresented by Margo from Halcyon Hospice is having a Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program meeting.
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3rd Annual Upstate Senior Wellness Fair Presented by CenterWell
Date:August 23, 2024Address:1 Exposition Drive Greenville SC, 29607 (Greenville Convention Center)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe 3rd Annual Upstate Senior Wellness Fair presented by CenterWell is August 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Disability Resource Expo
Date:August 25, 2024Address:424 Westfield Street, Greenville, SC 29601 (Kroc Center)Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyDiscover a treasure trove of resources and connect directly with local service providers and state disability agencies at the first-ever Bridged Nonprofit Disability Resource Expo!
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - Sep 4th
Date:September 4, 2024Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.
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Central Midlands Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee Meeting - Sep 09
Date:September 9, 2024Address:236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210 (Central Midlands Council of Governments)Details:Education / GuidesThe goal of the Regional Aging and Disability Advisory Committee (RADAC) meeting is to promote a positive experience of aging for older individuals, the disabled community, and their families. The...
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Dementia 201: Positive Interactions
Date:September 12, 2024Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyDementia 201: Positive Interactions is a free, 90-minute, live webinar providing best practices for caregivers and loved ones of people living with dementia.
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:September 19, 2024Address:236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210 (Central Midlands Council of Governments)Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesRetire Ease is having a Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program meeting.
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SC Superheroes In Motion Walk, Run & Roll 5K or 1-mile
Date:September 28, 2024Address:Maxcy Gregg Park 1806 Blossom Street Columbia, SC US 29201Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetySouth Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association EventWalk, Run or Roll in our 5K or the 1-Mile option & be a Superhero.Every year in South Carolina about 350 people are injured with a Spinal Cord Injury...
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - Oct 2nd
Date:October 2, 2024Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.
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Catawba Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors Meeting
Date:October 16, 2024Address:917 Standard St. Rock Hill, SC 29730Details:Education / GuidesThe Catawba Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors meeting is held quarterly to enhance the leadership role of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The The Regional Advisory Council (RAAC) shall carry out...
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting
Date:October 17, 2024Address:236 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210 (Central Midlands Council of Governments)Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHeartfelt Home Care is having a Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program meeting.
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - Nov. 06
Date:November 6, 2024Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.