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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Increase the Peace – Consumer Skills Training
Date:July 15 — 16, 2024Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThis is a free training course. Build strategies to handle conflicts.
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Catawba Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors Meeting
Date:July 17, 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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Make Your Vote Count! – Consumer Advocacy Webinar
Date:July 17, 2024Details:Education / GuidesBe educated on laws and supports that apply to voting rights for people with disabilities.
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Smart Titling, Smooth Transitions: A Course on Beneficiary Designations
Date:July 17, 2024Address:309 East Main Street Lexington, SC 29072 (Lexington United Methodist Church)Details:Education / GuidesThe fate of your belongings after your passing hinges entirely on the level of preparation and planning you've undertaken. Explore the nuances of titling your assets, accurately designating...
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Equip Hangouts — July 18
Date:July 18, 2024Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyA topical discussion group for youth with disabilities to come and talk about our lives, achieving our goals, and sharing resources and knowledge.
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VAGAL Volunteer Training
Date:July 19, 2024Address:1301 Gervais Street, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29201Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian Ad Litem Program are seeking volunteers to advocate for those 18 years of age and older, with mental and/or physical impairments, who have been placed in...
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Disability Pride Night At Segra Park
Date:July 23, 2024Address:1640 Freed St Columbia, SC 29201 (Segra Park)Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Columbia Fireflies are hosting Disability Pride Night at Segra Park on July 23 from 6-10 p.m.
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Dementia 201: Positive Interactions
Date:July 24, 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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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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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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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.