Bureau of Aging Services

Beth Goodale, Acting Director
Location: 2104 Lincoln Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Phone: (843) 546-8539
Fax: (843) 546-2613

Hours: 8:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except for legal holidays)
Mailing Address: 2104 Lincoln Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Point of Contact: Margaret Marshall, Manager
Directions: Located off Merriman Road, near the Housing Authority on Lincoln Street

Department Functions:

The Bureau of Aging Services offers programs, activities and supportive services that will enable senior residents of Georgetown County to continue being an integral part of their community, while keeping their dignity and sense of well being. There are currently six senior centers in the County. Come and join other seniors for computer classes and other training opportunities, socialization, trips and tours, special events, health screening and more.

Programs: Home Delivered Meals available throughout Georgetown County; Group Dining Meals in six senior centers; Homecare Service for those in need of housekeeping and personal care; Health Promotion Activities with fitness equipment at each senior center; Transportation Service for center activities, shopping and field trips; Medical transportation is also available to assist residents in accessing their medical and pharmacy needs.

Department News:

2008 Spring/Summer Brochure

Sewing Classes!
The Bureau of Aging Services, a division of the Georgetown County Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department will be sponsoring a sewing class for the months of May, June, July and August. All ages are welcome and there is no charge for the class! The classes will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The instructor is the reigning Ms. Georgetown Senior, Mrs. Mildred Point, who at 95 years of age, is still a vital and active member of our community. The classes will be held at the Georgetown Senior Center at 2104 Lincoln Street in the City of Georgetown. Please call Betty Shubrick, Site Manager, at 546-9410 for more information.

Senior Activities:
* AARP Driver Safety Program (April)
* BOAS Fashion Show (April)
* Biltmore Estate Trip (May)
* Beach Retreat at Springmaid Resort (August)
* 2nd Annual Ms. Georgetown County Senior Pageant (September)
** Annual Thanksgiving Celebration – November
** Annual Christmas Celebration - December

* See the 2008 Spring/Summer Brochure for more information.
** Call 546-9410 for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities: The senior center offers many volunteer opportunities. Whether you’re interested in teaching classes, sharing a special hobby, serving on a board or committee, helping with the newsletter, planning activities or coordinating special events, your help is always needed.

Senior Centers

Andrews Senior Center
102 East Main Street
Andrews, SC 29510
843-264-8416
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-2:30 PM
Site Manager: Valarie Brockington

Georgetown Senior Center
2104 Lincoln Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-546-9410
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Site Manager: Betty Shubrick

Pawleys Island Senior Center:
291 Parkersville Road
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
843-235-3498
Monday-Wednesday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Site Manager: Rounette Johnson
*Please note this center is no longer open for center programs and group dining but seniors in this area can call 546-9410 or 546-8539 to arrange transportation to the Georgetown Senior Center Site.

Plantersville Senior Center
1458 Exodus Drive
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-527-2029
Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM-2:00PM
Site Manager: Mayme Ford

North Santee Senior Center
1484 Mt. Zion Road
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-527-3338
Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Site Manager: Martha G. Taylor

St. Luke Senior Center
245 Rich Avenue
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-546-3828
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Site Manager: Cindy Young

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What type of programs do you have for older adults?
A: Information and referral opportunities to assist older adults with accessing available resources. Social and recreatio activities, health seminars and non therapeutic counseling, health screening, life skills education, and income tax assistance.

Q: Who provides the services offered by the Bureau of Aging?
A: Volunteers provide a variety of services that help to enhance and expand county programs.

Links:

Serior Citizen Web Site

AARP