By the government's last count in 2021, 64 million adults were enrolled in Medicare. But that doesn't mean it's simple to navigate.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes
Registration is now underway for an in-person Powerful Tools for Caregivers class for anyone providing care for a loved one who is frail or ill.
The classes will be held at the Brown and Douglas Neighborhood Center, 4725 Indiana Ave., Winston-Salem, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday through Oct. 17. Refreshments will be served.
Registration is required.
For more information or to register, contact Meredith Brown Robbins at [email protected] or 336-748-0217.
Literacy project needs volunteer tutors
Love Literacy, (formerly Read Write Spell), needs volunteers to serve as tutors to public school students. Volunteers are trained and supported. All the tools necessary for success are provided.
Online information sessions will be held at noon Tuesday and Sept. 24, Oct. 8, and Nov. 12 on Zoom.
For more information or to register, go to https://loveliteracy.org/volunteer-tutoring/#infosessions.
Walk On! info session scheduled
An information/sign-up session for Walk On!, a 12-week walking improvement program for older adults who have difficulty with walking and balance. The session will be from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at the YWCA, 1300 S. Main St., Winston-Salem.
The program will run from Sept. 16 to Dec. 4 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Walk On! is free for YWCA members and $5 per class for non-members.
For more information, contact Liz Horne at 336-354-1589, ext. 302, or [email protected].
'Welcome to Medicare' workshop planned
The Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have a free "Welcome to Medicare" workshop for individuals turning 65 and those who already have Medicare to learn about the different insurance options available, including "Original Medicare," Medicare prescription drug programs, Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans.
Trained counselors from the Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will be available to answer general questions.
The session will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville.
The session is designed to explain and clarify the Medicare signup process and educate attendees on how to make smart choices. Space is limited and reservations are required.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 336-748-0217 or email [email protected].
VFW honor guard needs volunteers
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Honor Guard needs volunteers to help render military honors for deceased veterans from all branches of the military.
The honor guard is also active with color guard missions at schools, churches, retirement centers and other civic events. Uniforms and transportation are provided.
Members must be honorably discharged from military service.
For more information or to volunteer, call Cliff Harris, quartermaster, at 336-403-8756, or email [email protected].
Respite volunteers needed for visits
The Shepherd's Center needs respite volunteers to visit with an older adult to provide a break for their caregiver.
To learn more about these flexible opportunities, email [email protected] or call 336-748-0217.
Drivers needed to help older adults
The Shepherd's Center needs volunteer drivers to help older adults get to and from doctor appointments or grocery trips.
Volunteer on a schedule that works for you. Email [email protected] or call 336-748-0217.
Hospice agency needs volunteers
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care needs volunteers to help deliver compassionate care to patients at the end of life. Mountain Valley serves 18 counties in North Carolina and Virginia.
Volunteers are needed for such activities as reading or singing to patients, caregiver respite care, running errands, being a good listener and emotional support.
There also is a need for licensed or certified volunteers to provide such specialized services as art, massage, music and pet therapies. Hairdressers and notaries also are needed.
Most volunteers must complete a training program, pass a background check and meet other requirements, depending on their volunteer role.
For more information or to volunteer, contact Heidi College at [email protected] or call 336-355-0419.
Shepherd's Center seeks visitation volunteers
The Shepherd's Center is looking for visitation volunteers to visit an older adult on a flexible schedule.
For more information or to volunteer, email Meredith Brown Robbins at [email protected] or call 336-748-0217.
Free 'Medicare 101' seminars planned
McCall Insurance Services will hold free in-person and online "Medicare 101" seminars at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursdays. The seminars explain Medicare's programs and are for anyone turning 65 or on Medicare.
Topics include the basics of Medicare, such as signing up for Medicare Parts A and Part B. The sessions will also explain Part C and Part D.
The seminar is for information only, and no solicitations will be made.
Registration is required and can be made by calling 336-766-1885 or emailing [email protected] for details.
You may attend in person at the office, 2511 Neudorf Road, Suite G, Clemmons, or receive a link to securely connect to the meeting or go to www.mccallins.com.
For accommodation of persons with special needs at meetings, call 336-766-1885.
Senior Body, Mind and Spirit group meets
New Hope Church, 5125 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem, has started Senior Body, Mind and Spirit, a group for seniors in the church and community.
It will meet at 11 a.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The group will help seniors enrich their bodies, minds and spirits.
For more information, call the office at 336-924-2975.
Adult Day Center seeks volunteers
Senior Services is looking for volunteers to assist participants as they enter and prepare to leave the Williams Adult Day Center between 8-10 a.m. and/or between 2-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
For more information, go to www.seniorservicesinc.org or contact Tyler Smith at 336-721-6961 or email [email protected].
Caregiver support group meetings set
The Alzheimer's Association offers a Caregiver Support Group at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at The Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem (upper level), 1700 Ebert St., Winston-Salem.
A trained facilitator provides a safe place for caregivers of people living with dementia to develop a support system, explore ways of coping, and learn about resources.
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For more information or to register, go to act.alz.org/NCmonthlyprograms, or call 800-272-3900.
Free Medicare workshops set
Community Senior Benefits, 3195 Maplewood Ave., Winston-Salem, will have free Medicare 101 workshops at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays in its board room.
Topics will include Medicare costs, how to avoid penalties, prescription drug coverage and types of Medicare Supplement and Advantage plans. Meetings are limited to 10 people.
For more information or to reserve a spot, call 336-986-3836 or email [email protected].
SECU Family House needs volunteers
The SECU Family House needs groups and volunteers to provide meals for Family House guests.
These dinners provide much-needed support to adult patients and their caregivers who are away from home for medical care. Food may be prepared in the Family House kitchen or prepared off-site and dropped off. Having the meals at the Family House allows the families to avoid going to restaurants or grocery stores.
To see details and a list of available dinner dates and to learn more about a variety of off-site and on-site volunteer opportunities, visit www.familyhousews.org/volunteer or contact [email protected] or 336-793-2822.
RSVP AmeriCorps Seniors seek help
The RSVP AmeriCorps Seniors (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is looking for volunteers aged 55 and older, in-person and online.
Volunteer opportunities include:
In-person Reading Buddies: (In-school setting) Petree Elementary School, second grade, from 10:45-11:45 a.m. (After-school setting) Latino Community Services, 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Virtual (online setting): Reading Buddies, must have strong computer skills and be familiar with Zoom. Slots available in the morning and/or afternoon. In the morning, read to pre-K students from 10:30-10:45. In the afternoon, read with students in the first through third grades from 3:30-4:30.
Food Pantry Assistants: Assist with packing food boxes and distributing them to clients from 9:30-11:45 a.m. on Mondays and/or Fridays.
Food Pantry Clerical Assistants: Must have strong computer skills to input client data. Volunteers are needed for three hours on Mondays and/or Fridays, noon to 3 p.m.
Drivers are needed to transport clients to medical appointments for partner agencies in Winston-Salem and Kernersville.
Mailing Support: Fold, stuff, seal, label, stamp and send bulk mailing letters.
For more information or to volunteer, email Patricia Gilliam at [email protected] or call 336-269-2762.
Kernersville center needs drivers
The Shepherd's Center of Kernersville needs volunteer drivers to assist our organization with transportation services and visitation/companion sitting volunteers to help with home support services.
The Shepherd's Center of Kernersville serves adults who are aging and/or disabled. For more information or to volunteer, call Claire Winfrey at 336-996-6696.
Weekly Medicare info sessions set
Blue Moon Benefits Group is holding free "Welcome to Medicare" webinars and seminars throughout the Triad area each week. These meetings cover topics related to enrolling in Medicare and provide a basic understanding of Medicare coverage options.
The meetings are free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required for any in-person sessions. For information about upcoming sessions and to register, go to www.MyMedicareClass.com or call the Clemmons office at 336-778-1070.
September activities set at Shepherd's Center
The Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have these activities during September.
Unless otherwise noted, contact Kristin Larson at [email protected] for more information, registration, or Zoom information. The activities will be held at the Shepherd's Center, 1700 Ebert St., Winston-Salem, or at outreach locations around the county.
9:30 a.m. Mondays for 12 weeks beginning Sept. 16: Beginners Bridge with Bud Munnelly. The cost is $10 per session. Space is limited, and registration is required.
12:15 p.m. Mondays and Fridays: Zumba Gold, meets at Brown and Douglas Adult Center, 4724 Indiana Ave., Winston-Salem. Free.
1:30 p.m. Mondays: Chess and Cards with Paul Sluder. Free.
1:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays: Euchre card game. Free.
2 p.m. Mondays: Tai chi for older adults with Misako Kay, meets at Pfafftown Baptist Church, 4336 Transou Road, Pfafftown. A $2 donation is requested.
4-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-6 p.m. Fridays: Instruction of pool for people 65 and older at Break Time Billiards, 420 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem. A ticket is required and can be picked up at the Shepherd's Center or Break Time. Free session.
9:15 a.m. Tuesdays: Tai chi for older adults with Misako Kay. A $2 donation is requested.
9:30 a.m. Tuesdays: Intermediate bridge. A $2 donation is requested.
9:30 a.m. Tuesdays: Drawing 101 with Margaret Miller at St. Clement's Episcopal Church, 3600 Harper Road, Clemmons. Free.
1 p.m. Tuesdays: Learn how to knit and crochet. Donations suggested.
2 p.m. Tuesdays: The Shepherd's Center Singers. There is a $15 sheet music fee. A donation of $3 is suggested. For more information, contact Carmina Jenks at 743-444-7348.
4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Sept. 24: Writing workshop on Zoom with Susan Surman. Free.
9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: Advanced Bridge. $2 donations.
Noon Wednesdays: Tai Chi for Body, Mind and Spirit at Miller Park shelter 10, beside shelter 1. Sandy Seeber is the instructor. The cost is $4 for Shepherd's Center members and $5 for nonmembers. Beginners are welcome. For more information, contact Seeber at [email protected] or 336-409-8591.
Noon Wednesdays and Fridays: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention with Wanda Patterson. Free.
1:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Fellowship and games. Free.
5 p.m. Wednesdays: Chair Yoga for Chronic Pain with Jennifer Obliinger. The cost is $35 for the 4-week program. For more information, text 336-283-3138.
1 p.m. Thursdays: Yoga with Susan Hunsinger, meets at Pfafftown Baptist Church, 4336 Transou Road, Pfafftown. A $2 donation is requested.
3 p.m. Thursdays: Thinking Outside the Box Group Discussion, friendly discussion on various topics. Free.
5 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays: Community Drumming meets at Parkway United Church of Christ, 1465 Irving St., Winston-Salem. Drums are available or bring your own. Free.
9 a.m. Fridays: Tai Chi for Older Adults with Misako Kay at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center, 7632 Warren Park Drive, Lewisville. Free.
Samaritan Ministries needs volunteers
Samaritan Ministries needs volunteers to help with meal preparation and serving meals in the dining room.
The lunch shift is 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. The Sunday lunch shift is 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The dinner shift is from 4-7:30 p.m. each day.
Students who are 13 years of age and older can volunteer in the soup kitchen during lunch with a registered adult. Dinnertime volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Samaritan Ministries also needs volunteers for its Store Rescue program. The hours are 9-11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Store Rescue volunteers help pick up donations from local grocery stores and transport them to Samaritan. Volunteers must commit to one pickup day per week.
Samaritan Ministries is located at 414 E. Northwest Blvd., Winston-Salem.
For more information or to sign up to volunteer, go to samaritanforsyth.org.
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