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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Union County Farm & Craft Market- June 3-6
Date:June 3 — 6, 2025Address:511 E. Main Street Union, SC 29379Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyAttention Seniors, you may qualify to receive $50 worth of vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from the Union County Farm & Craft Market this summer (June to October)!
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - June 4, 2025
Date:June 4, 2025Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.
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Experience is the Greatest Teacher: Estate Planning Lessons Learned the Smarter Way — June 4, 2025
Date:June 4, 2025Address:3715 E North St Suite K, Greenville, SC 29615 (Senior Action)Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyHear real-life stories of estate planning gone wrong and the costly mistakes that followed. We will uncover critical lessons on how to avoid common pitfalls, from outdated wills to poor trust...
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Union County Farm & Craft Market Mental and Physical Health Fair- June 7th, 2025
Date:June 7, 2025Address:511 E. Main Street Union, SC 29379Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Union County Farm and Craft Market Mental and Physical Health Fair and Grand Opening is Saturday, June 7, 2025.
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Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee Meeting
Date:June 9, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 (Room 106, First Floor)Details:Health / SafetyThe Central Midlands Family Caregiver Support Program Subcommittee exists to support ongoing activities and new program development.
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Public Meeting — Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Action Plan Input Meeting — June 10, 2025
Date:June 10, 2025Address:1643 Russell Street Orangeburg, SC 29115Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyProject:The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that the State of South Carolina will receive $150,354,000 in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery...
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Disability Rights South Carolina presents: First-Party Special Needs Trusts, Pooled Trusts, and ABLE Accounts
Date:June 11, 2025Details:Education / GuidesThe Disability Rights of South Carolina hosts free, virtual sessions on important disability rights topics. These classes are free, open to the public, and will be hosted on Zoom. ASL and Closed...
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Public Meeting — Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Action Plan Input Meeting — June 12, 2025
Date:June 12, 2025Address:120 Main St, Greenwood, SC 29646Details:Education / GuidesThe South Carolina Office of Resilience is hosting a series of town hall meetings to solicit public comment on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block...
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Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center Advisory Council Meeting- 06-17-2025
Date:June 17, 2025Address:1301 Gervais Street, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29201Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaEducation / GuidesThe Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center (ARCC) Advisory Council meeting serves as a platform for discussing and advising on initiatives and strategies related to Alzheimer's disease and related...
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Managing your money
Date:June 17 — 18, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyFree training for people with disabilities. Create strong relationships through communication and problem-solving. Build your independent living skills!
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Role Reversal : Balancing Caregiving and Planning Ahead for What’s Next
Date:June 18, 2025Address:801 N Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us in person or virtually via Zoom!
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Role Reversal : Balancing Caregiving and Planning Ahead for What’s Next — June 18, 2025
Date:June 18, 2025Address:801 N Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesManage the shift from child to caregiver while securing your family’s future. Learn how to tackle wills, trusts, and healthcare planning with confidence—so you can take care of everyone without losing...
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Stay Connected: Social Isolation Prevention for Seniors — June 18, 2025
Date:June 18, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 Room 106 (1st Floor)Details:Education / GuidesCome learn about social connectedness for healthy aging with Central Midlands Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging. Students from the University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health...
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Central Midlands Information Session — June 20, 2025
Date:June 20, 2025Address:1431 Assembly St. Room D Columbia, SC 29201 [Richland Library Main]Details:Education / GuidesJoin Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging's Information, Referral, and Assistance Specialist for an information session on available resources for seniors in the Midlands.
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Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting- June 26, 2025
Date:June 26, 2025Address:220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 [Room 106 (First Floor)]Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesJoin us as we come together to learn about resources in the community and share with one another about our experiences as caregivers.
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Dementia 101 — The Basics - July 2, 2025
Date:July 2, 2025Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesThis is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.
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For Better or Worse: Estate Planning Strategies When Your Spouse is ill
Date:July 8, 2025Address:220 Pinckney Colony Rd, Bluffton, SC 29909Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us in person or virtually via Zoom!
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Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays - July 10, 2025
Date:July 10, 2025Details:Education / GuidesWelcome to Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays presented to you by The South Carolina Department on Aging State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SCSHIP). Join us for a Free Medicare Webinar where you...
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How can I advocate?
Date:July 15 — 16, 2025Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyRegister for a free training in-person at the Columbia and Greenville Able offices on Tuesday, July 15 from 3-4:30 p.m.
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Addressing the Intersection of Brain Injury, Aging, and Behavioral Health — July 16, 2025
Date:July 16, 2025This free webinar will provide an overview of the relationship between aging, brain injury, and behavioral health, highlighting the unique challenges older adults face and the strategies that can...