Upcoming Events

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. 

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Events

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  • Senior P.R.E.P. event — July 22 in Aiken

    Date:
    July 22, 2025
    Address:
    841 Edgefield Ave NW, Aiken SC 29801
    Details:
    Education / Guides
    Health / Safety

    The South Carolina Department on Aging is having a Senior P.R.E.P. event on July 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center, located at 841 Edgefield Ave NW, Aiken SC...

  • I’m Alone, What Happens When I Need Help? — July 23, 2025

    Date:
    July 23, 2025
    Details:
    Caregiving / Family
    Education / Guides
    Health / Safety

    The inevitable will happen – illness or injury. It is better to have a plan – especially if your loved ones are not nearby. You need to know what to do from having the right documents to navigating...

  • Dementia 201: Positive Interactions- July 24, 2025

    Date:
    July 24, 2025
    Details:
    Alzheimer's / Dementia
    Caregiving / Family
    Education / Guides

    South Carolina Department on Aging Dementia Care Specialist Tori Anderson will host Dementia 201: Positive Interactions July 24 from 10-11:30 a.m.

  • Central Midlands AAA Information Session — July 29, 2025

    Date:
    July 29, 2025
    Address:
    300 W. Washington St. Winnsboro, SC 29180
    Details:
    Education / Guides

    Join Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging's Information, Referral, and Assistance specialist to learn what resources are available to older adults in the Midlands.

  • Fireflies Disability Pride Night — July 29, 2025

    Date:
    July 29, 2025
    Address:
    1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC 29201
    Details:
    Education / Guides
    Health / Safety

    Experience a joy filled evening of baseball at Segra Park as we celebrate Disability Pride Night and the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with the Columbia Fireflies!

  • Fairfield Lunch at the market — August 6, 2025

    Date:
    August 6, 2025
    Address:
    117 E Washington St. Winnsboro, SC 29180
    Details:
    Education / Guides

    The Fairfield Farmers and Artisans Market will be open August 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 117 E. Washington Street in Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180.

  • The Prevention Plan: Vital Planning for Healthy Older Adults — August 12, 2025

    Date:
    August 12, 2025
    Address:
    1 Pine Knoll Dr, Greenville, SC 29609
    Details:
    Caregiving / Family
    Education / Guides
    Health / Safety

    Secure your future and stay in control of life’s "what-ifs." Take proactive steps to safeguard your assets, outline your healthcare wishes, and ensure peace of mind for yourselves and your loved ones...

  • Talk Medicare with Me Thursdays - August 14, 2025

    Date:
    August 14, 2025
    Details:
    Education / Guides

    Welcome 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...

  • Senior P.R.E.P. event — August 19 in Bluffton

    Date:
    August 19, 2025
    Address:
    868 Fording Island Rd Bluffton, SC 29910
    Details:
    Education / Guides
    Health / Safety

    The South Carolina Department on Aging is having a Senior P.R.E.P. event on August 19 from 12 Noon to 3 p.m. at the Walgreens in Bluffton, located at 868 Fording Island Rd Bluffton, SC 29910.

  • Working with Emergency Responders

    Date:
    August 19 — 20, 2025
    Details:
    Caregiving / Family
    Education / Guides
    Health / Safety

    Register for a free training in-person at the Columbia and Greenville Able offices on Tuesday, August 19 from 3-4:30 p.m.

  • 28th Annual Kids’ Day — August 20, 2025

    Date:
    August 20, 2025
    Address:
    1293 Old Highway 6 Cross, SC 29436
    Details:
    Caregiving / Family
    Health / Safety

    You're invited to the 28th Annual Kids’ Day on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cross High School Gymnasium in Cross, SC!

  • Caring for the Caregivers Education and Support Program Meeting

    Date:
    August 21, 2025
    Address:
    220 Stoneridge Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 [Room 106 (First Floor)]
    Details:
    Alzheimer's / Dementia
    Caregiving / Family
    Education / Guides

    Join us as we come together to learn about resources in the community and share with one another about our experiences as caregivers.

  • Senior P.R.E.P. event — August 26, 2025 in Sumter

    Date:
    August 26, 2025
    Address:
    210 S Purdy St, Sumter, SC 29150
    Details:
    Education / Guides
    Health / Safety

    The South Carolina Department on Aging is having a Senior P.R.E.P. event on August 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Birnie Hope Center, located at 210 S Purdy St, Sumter, SC 29150.

  • Dementia 101 — The Basics - Sept. 3, 2025

    Date:
    September 3, 2025
    Details:
    Alzheimer's / Dementia
    Caregiving / Family
    Education / Guides

    This is a virtual event that is offered the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.

  • SCSCIA's Superhero's in Motion 5K

    Date:
    September 6, 2025
    Address:
    1324 Pulaski St, Columbia, SC 29201-3082, United States
    Details:
    Caregiving / Family
    Education / Guides
    Health / Safety

    Get ready to lace up your sneakers and unleash your inner hero! The Superheroes in Motion 5K is back by popular demand for its second exciting year. This event once again celebrates Spinal Cord Injury...