Aging Matters: Volunteer orientation to be held (2024)

Shepherd’s Center hosts volunteer orientation

The Shepherd’s Center will have a volunteer orientation at 11 a.m. June 11 at the center, 1700 Ebert St., Winston-Salem, on the lower level. For more information or to RSVP contact Cheryl Lane at clane@sheperdscenter.org.

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 clifhar@windstream.net.

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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. Contact Cheryl Lane at clane@shepherdscenter.org or call 336-748-0217 or 917-353-3917 (cell).

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 hcollege@mtnvalleyhospice.org or call 336-355-0419.

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, Cheryl Lane at clane@shepherdscenter.org or call 336-748-0217.

Free chair yoga classes offered

Knollwood Baptist Church Wellness and Community Center, 330 Knollwood St., Winston-Salem, will have free chair yoga sessions from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Tuesdays.

Registration is not required. Options make it accessible for all.

For more information, email Gayle5088@gmail.com.

Shepherd’s Center seeks volunteers for home visits

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 mbrobbins@shepherdscenter.org or call 336-748-0217.

Free ‘Medicare 101’ seminars set

McCall Insurance Services will hold free in-person and online “Medicare 101” seminars at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday. 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 molly@mccallins.com 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 tsmith@seniorservicesinc.org.

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.

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 deankontos@medicarecsb.com.

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 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 volunteer@familyhousews.org 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:

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 pgilliam@lovecdcrsvp.org 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.

May activities announced at

Shepherd’s Center

The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will have these activities during May.

Unless otherwise noted, contact Kristin Larson at klarson@shepherdscenter.org for more information or Zoom information. Many of the activities will be held at the Shepherd’s Center, 1700 Ebert St., Winston-Salem, or at outreach locations around the county.

10 a.m. first and third Mondays: Write Place, Write Time with Eliott Esparza, practice, talk about, and learn about writing. It meets at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center, 7632 Warren Park Drive, Lewisville. Free.
12:15 p.m. Mondays and Fridays: Zumba Gold, a fitness class for active older adults, meets at Brown & Douglas Active 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. Male singers are needed. For more information, contact Carmina Jenks at pegjen2@gmail.com. Donations suggested.
4:30 p.m. Tuesday: Writing workshop with Susan Surman on Zoom. Have you always wanted to write your story? Surman, an award-winning author and playwright, will lead a workshop to inspire attendees. Join any time. 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. Social distancing and masks are required. For more information, contact Seeber at sandyseeber2014@gmail.com or 336-409-8591.
1:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Fellowship and games. Free.
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 Parkway United Church of Christ, 1465 Irving St., Winston-Salem. 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.