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Mission Empowering adults 50+ for personal independence, healthy aging, social connection, and life-long learning

in the Lowcountry.

Published by: Waring Senior Center 2001 Henry Tecklenburg Drive Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: (843) 402-1990 waringseniorcenter@

Hours of Operation Mondays -Thursdays: 7 am - 7 pm

Fridays: 7 am - 4 pm Saturdays: 8 am - 1 pm

Waring Senior Center Staff Elizabeth Bernat, MHA Director

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Aleshia Parrish, MHPE Manager

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Peggy Chausse, MA, CHES Program Manager

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Ron White Senior Center Fitness Coordinator

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Louise Fratello Senior Center Support Assistant

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Takila Frazier Senior Center Support Assistant

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Managed by Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Online Registration

Register for classes at the center or online at . Advance registration is required unless there is an "*" for no registration. Fees are due at time of registration. Cash, checks, and credit/ debit cards accepted. Credit card statements show "Roper Hospital Ladson" as the name of the business.

Membership

Membership applications are available at the center and online. Membership is for those age 50+. Scholarships are available; please speak to staff for more information. Most classes are open to nonmembers; fees apply. Adults under age 50 may participate in classes, if space allows. Waring Senior Center and Lowcountry Senior Center memberships are separate and fees vary.

Basic: $70 per year ($80 out-of-county) Gold: $125 per year ($135 out-of-county) Silver Sneakers Plus: $40 per year Temporary Basic: $15 per month Temporary Gold: $25 per month

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Programs may be cancelled if registration is low. Cancel one week in advance of a class start date to receive a refund. For trips, refund and cancellation policies vary. Memberships and gift certificates to the center are non-refundable.

Holiday Hours

In observance of the New Year, the center will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 and open on Thursday, January 2 from 7am - 5pm. The center will also be closed on Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.

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Silver Sneakers at WSC

Waring Senior Center is now a Silver Sneakers provider! Silver Sneakers is a fitness benefit for those age 65+ that's included with many Medicare Advantage and supplemental insurance plans.

The Silver Membership is a fitness-only level of membership and there is no cost to join the senior center at this level for those with Silver Sneakers.

Silver members have access to the fitness center with the cardio and weight machines, pickleball courts, and exercise and dance classes that are listed as free for members in our newsletter. There are some fitness and dance classes that have fees which are discounted for senior center members. Those fees are listed in the center's newsletter and are the same fees paid by current Basic and Gold Members.

For other non-fitness classes, events, and trips, (such as art classes, lectures, social events, games, etc.), Silver members would pay the nonmembers rate as listed in the newsletter.

The Silver Plus Membership includes everything outlined in the Silver membership above plus member-level access to all the other non-fitness classes, events, and trips offered by the senior center (such as art classes, lectures, social events, games, etc.). The Silver Plus membership is $40 annually.

For current members with Silver Sneakers, you can opt to use your Silver Sneakers benefit when you renew your membership.

Parkinson's Foundation and Bon Secours Mercy Foundation Grants

We have been awarded two separate grants from the Parkinson's Foundation for our Parkinson's Wellness Program and Bon Secours Mercy Foundation for an initiative to increase awareness and programming for those with Type II Diabetes and those at risk for developing diabetes. If you would like to participate in the Parkinson's Wellness Project or the Diabetes Prevention Program please call 843-402-1990.

Diabetes Prevention Program

Want to learn how to eat better and be more active? If you have prediabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes this program can help you!

With this program you get ? A trained lifestyle coach to guide and

encourage you. ? The skills you need to lose weight, be

more physically active, and manage stress. ? A year-long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then once a month for the second 6 months. Members Free and Nonmembers $70 Mondays, February 3 - December 14 11 am-12 pm

Session Zero - Diabetes Prevention Program

Want more information about the program before registering? Join us for an info session and have your questions answered. Members and Nonmembers Free Monday, January 27, 11 am-12 pm

Register for programs in advance online at or with the center using a registration form. 3

AARP TAX AIDE

Free income tax preparation and electronic filing assistance from IRS-certified AARP Tax Aide volunteers is available to those with low and moderate income, with special attention to those age 60+.

Appointments are required. Please call the center to request one. Separate appointments are necessary if not filing jointly.

Current photo ID and Social Security card/ number needed for everyone appearing on the tax form. Members and Nonmembers Free Thursdays, February 6- April 9 8:30 am-12 pm

Congressional Coffee Talk

Staff from Congressman Cunningham's office is available at the center on the 3rd Thursday of every other month to talk oneon-one with you. The Congressman's staff can serve as a resource for issues including Social Security, Medicare, passports, and VA benefits. Members and Nonmembers Free Thursday, February 20, 12 -1 pm

Medicare Information Session

Join our trained unbiased SHIP (State Health Insurance Plan) volunteers for a general overview of how to use the Medicare website and get your questions answered. Members and Nonmembers Free Tuesday, January 21, 9-11 am Tuesday, February 18, 9-11 am

VOLUNTEER FAIR

Linking Local Organizations with Volunteers in Charleston

The Lowcountry Senior Center Volunteer Fair features local organizations that are recruiting volunteers age 50 and older. Connect to your community through service.

Lowcountry Senior Center Wednesday, January 29, 10 am - 1 pm

Free and open to the public.

We greatly appreciate our sponsors for helping to make this event possible.

Event Sponsor

Helping Hand Sponsors

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Arthritis Answers

Join Physician Assistant Katy Conner and learn the latest news, treatments and resources for those who suffer from this challenging health condition. Members and Nonmembers Free Friday, February 21, 1-2 pm

Better Breathers Club

Led by a Roper St. Francis Healthcare respiratory therapist. Discussions include topics such as how lung disease affects the lungs, breathing techniques, and exercise. Members and Nonmembers Free Wednesdays, January 29 & February 12 3-4 pm

Bra Fitting

Be fitted for your correct size by a Dillard's professional bra fitter. Register for an appointment at the center's front desk. Members Only. Free Friday, January 17, 1-4 pm Friday, February 7, 9 am-12 pm

Caregiver Resources - You Are Not Alone!

Sara Perry, Executive Director, Respite Care Charleston, speaks about resources and support services for caregivers caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia. Members and Nonmembers Free Saturday, January 11, 11am-12 pm

Hearing & Brain Health

Did you know that untreated hearing loss can lead to depression, dementia and falls? Learn how to keep your brain and hearing healthy with Charleston ENT & Allergy. Members Free, Nonmembers $5 Tuesday, February 18, 3-4 pm

Hope for Grieving Hearts

We are offering a 12-week support group for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. You may join any time, and you do not have to attend every session. The group will be facilitated by chaplains from Roper St. Francis Healthcare. Members and Nonmembers Free Wednesdays, January 22 - April 8, 2-3 pm

FREE Screenings for Members

Register for the screenings listed below by calling the center at (843) 402-1990 or by visiting the center's front desk.

Blood Pressure Screening

Roper St. Francis Stroke Program provides blood pressure checks and information about stroke prevention. Tuesday, February 11, 11 am-2 pm

Hearing Screening

Charleston ENT & Allergy provides general hearing screenings. Friday, January 24, 2-3:30 pm

Memory Screening

Conducted by Roper St. Francis Research and Innovation Center. Information from the screening is preliminary and educational in nature. Wednesday, January 15, 10 am-2:30 pm

Varicose Vein Screening

Conducted by Coastal Vascular & Vein, participants are examined in a private environment and should wear loose-fitting clothes (no hosiery). Tuesday February 25, 11:30 am-1 pm

Register for programs in advance online at or with the center using a registration form. 5

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