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
-
Area Plan Workshop No. 1 — October 2026 (TEST)
Date:—Details:Education / GuidesArea Plan No. 1 — October 1, 2026 -
Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — October 15, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyEmpower Hour! Have a disability? Empower Hour is led by your peers. If you’d like to join, contact peersupport@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-6805. To make a request for accommodation based on... -
Guardians of Trust — October 15, 2026
Date:Address:7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin the event Guardians of Trust: Building Safe & Supportive Connections in Later Life hosted by the South Carolina Elder Justice Network and the South Carolina Legal Services.This free community... -
Talk Medicare With Me Thursdays — October 15, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin us on Thursdays for a free Medicare webinar where we discuss everything related to Medicare in a casual and informative setting. -
Age Ready Series — October 17, 2026
Date:Address:5306 N Main St, Columbia, SC 29203Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe University of South Carolina College of Social Work is partnering with local organizations and offices to bring easy-to-understand and accessible information to help older adults and caregivers... -
Moments and Melodies: Understanding Dementia Together — October 17, 2026
Date:Address:2134 North Lake Drive Columbia, SC 29212Details:Education / GuidesAn event for Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to learn about caring for those with dementia. Spend the morning learning from experts while earning CEUs. Sign up today! -
Charleston Fall Senior Expo — October 20, 2026
Date:Address:7000 Rivers Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin the fun! Attend our FREE Senior Expo on Tuesday, October 20, at Trident Tech College and connect with local organizations dedicated to helping seniors & their families. Prize drawings... -
Energy Assistance Community Day — October 21, 2026
Date:Address:1404 Springfield Rd, Springfield, SC 29146Details:Education / GuidesDominion Energy is hosting an Energy Assistance Community Day on October 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Springfield Goodland Community Center where community organizations will provide resources and... -
Myrtle Beach Seniors Fair — October 21, 2026
Date:Address:800 Gabreski Lane Myrtle Beach, SC 29577Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyMyrtle Beach seniors and their families are invited to connect with valuable resources at the upcoming Seniors Fair hosted by the City of Myrtle Beach’s Senior Advisory Committee. The free fair takes... -
Seniors Day at the SC State Fair
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina State Fair takes place from October 15 through October 25, 2026. Senior Day is being observed on October 21, 2026.
-
Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — October 22, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyEmpower Hour! Have a disability? Empower Hour is led by your peers. If you’d like to join, contact peersupport@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-6805. To make a request for accommodation based on... -
Healthy Living and Technology Made Simple — October 22, 2026
Date:Address:841 Edgefield Ave NW, Aiken SC 29801Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe City of Aiken Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, in conjunction with the Senior Commission, will host a free event, “Healthy Living and Technology Made Simple: Is AI a Friend or Foe?” on... -
Fairfield County Council on Aging Informative Program — October 26, 2026
Date:Address:300 W. Washington St. Winnsboro, SC 29180Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyJoin the Fairfield County Council on Aging for an informative session with new Executive Director Anne Shissias. -
Get the Skills: Free Monthly Trainings for People With Disabilities, From People with Disabilities — October 27, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyGet the Skills with Able SC! -
Get the Skills: Free Monthly Trainings for People With Disabilities, From People with Disabilities — October 28, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyGet the Skills with Able SC! -
Empower Hour for People with Disabilities — October 29, 2026
Date:Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyEmpower Hour! Have a disability? Empower Hour is led by your peers. If you’d like to join, contact peersupport@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-6805. To make a request for accommodation based on...