Area Agency on Aging

Older Americans Month - Celebrating Senior Centers
2025-05-08 09:30 - 13:00 UTC | Mill Creek Country Club & Golf Course – Citronelle, 18350 Lakeview Drive, Citronelle, AL, 36522, United States
Please Save Your Date!
May is Older Americans Month and we are celebrating our Senior Nutrition Program and our partner Senior Centers that provide daily meals with friends (hot lunches) and enrichment programs to thousands of seniors. Entertainment. door prizes, exhibitors and lunch provided by the Senior Nutrition Program.

Caregiver College - Caring for the Caregiver
2025-05-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Fairhope Baptist Church, 300 South Section Street, Fairhope, AL, 36532, United States
Caring for the Caregiver! Learn information on financial and other supports available to caregivers and be among a group of your peers. Course agenda includes:
Legal Tips for Caregivers, What You Should Know About Hospice, Preparing for Natural Disasters as a Caregiver, The Role of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Dementia Basics & Prepare to Care sponsored by AARP.

Caregiver Resource Fair
2025-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Semmes Senior Center, 9635 Moffett Road, Mobile, 36575, United States
HOW CAN WE HELP CAREGIVERS?!
By bringing together our community caregiver resources into one event! AAA and 8 partners are hosting a Caregiver Resource Fair on Monday, April 21 at the Semmes Senior Center. Learn what financial, mental health, safety and support programs are available. Thank you, to our caregivers, for all you do.

2025 Legacy Leadership Institute
2025-03-24 09:00 - 2025-03-26 15:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Save your date for this year’s Legacy Leadership Institute (LLI). The 3-day institute targets retired professionals and baby boomers, and utilizes University of South Alabama faculty/visiting speakers. Learn about aging issues and impactful volunteering. And, connect to community and Area Agency on Aging volunteer opportunities to find your niche. Some of our trained graduates have: created an Alzheimer’s community support group; opened a Senior Center; and assisted with state-level advocacy efforts. Hundreds of older adults have graduated from the LLI over the last 20 years. Free to attend. Lunch, class materials, graduation certificates and gifts provided. Information: Barbara Estes 251-706-4676 or bestes@sarpc.org.

RSVP 6-Week Spanish Class
2025-03-10 13:30 - 2025-04-14 14:30 | Daphne Public Libary, 2607 US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL, 36526, United States
Do you want to learn Spanish? Join this 6-week class hosted by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Classes meet Mondays at the Daphne Public Library from 1:30pm – 2:30pm starting March 10. No fee for class. Space is limited and registration required: srsvp@sarpc.org or 251-444-1660.

Matter of Balance Falls Prevention Class - Foley
2025-02-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Sage Health, 3980 Airport Boulevard Ste I, Mobile, AL, 36608, United States
A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. The program enables participants to reduce the fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable, setting goals for increasing activity levels, making small changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance. The curriculum includes group discussions, mutual problem solving, role-play activities, exercise training, assertiveness training, and a few homework assignments. Classes are held for two hours weekly.
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Caregiver College (Foley)
2025-01-30 09:30 - 14:30 | First Baptist Church of Foley, 221 North Alston Street, Foley, AL, 36536, United States
We support Caregivers! Caregiver Colleges are our most popular support event, enhancing your caregiving skills and connecting you to community resources. Agenda includes: legal issues, peer to peer support, AARP’s “Preparing to Care” group discussion, cyber scams, fall proofing your home and more. No cost to attend and lunch is provided.

Caregiver College
2025-01-29 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Edmunds by the Sea, 823 Cadillac Ave, United States

Free Smart Phone Training for Seniors
2025-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Via Health Fitness and Enrichment Center, 1717 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL, 36604, United States
AAA’s IT department is holding a training session on smart phone basics, how to avoid phone scams and how to use your phone to connect with loved ones. Please bring your own device to the training session.

Silver Sweepers Information Meeting
2025-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Our Agency is looking for community volunteers to do light housekeeping for seniors. We can assist you in obtaining your certification from the American House Cleaners Association – part of the training is to contribute hours to volunteer cleaning (hands on training). The meeting is Friday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m. at our office in the GM&O Building and will provide you with all the details. More information: Barbara Estes/ 251-706-4676/ bestes@sarpc.org.

New to Medicare Q & A
2025-01-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
If you are new to Medicare or an existing customer who has questions about their plan, this is the Q&A for you. Learn more about Medicare and cost savings programs that can reduce your premiums, deductibles and prescription drug prices. State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Regional Coordinator James Roberson has decades of experience in navigating Medicare, and he will answer all of your questions.

Senior Lifestyle Expo - Baldwin County
2024-10-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Rd, Robertsdale, AL, 36567, United States
Free to attend and open to the public. Seniors don’t want to miss the FREE 2024 Senior Lifestyle Expo. Bring a group of family, friends, senior center and church members. It’s a healthy aging event, with a free lunch and a tote bag – to fill with free give-a-ways – provided. Games, prizes, entertainment, local aging services and information, free seasonal vaccinations and health screenings, Medicare assistance, local exhibitors and vendors and more.
Exhibitor space is available, contact Nancy Bledsoe at nbledsoe@sarpc.org

Senior Lifestyle Expo - Mobile County
2024-10-03 09:00 - 13:00 | The Grounds (Greater Gulf State Fair Grounds), 1035 Cody Road North, Mobile, AL, 36608, United States

Older Relatives as Caregivers Support Group Prichard
2024-06-29 09:00 - 23:00 | Trinity Gardens, 2501 E. I-65 SERVICE ROAD N, Prichard, AL, 36617, United States
Support for Senior caregivers, with access to financial and other resources and the chance to be supported by a group of your peers.

Matter of Balance Class - Connie Hudson Center
2024-06-07 09:00 - 23:00 | Connie Hudson Senior Center, 3201 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL, 36695, United States
A leading cause of death for Seniors is complications relating to falls! A Matter of Balance is a series of class sessions designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. Classes are free and participants receive a certificate upon completion.
Learn to: View falls/the fear of falling as controllable; Set realistic goals for increasing activity; Change your environment to reduce fall risk; Promote exercise to increase strength/balance; and Become more confident in managing falls.
If you have sustained a previous fall, restrict activities due to fall concerns, are interested in improving flexibility, balance and strength, and are age 60+, ambulatory and able to problem solve, this is the class for you!

National Senior Health & Fitness Day
2024-05-29 09:30 - 13:00 | Daphne Senior Center, 2505 Highway 98, Daphne, AL, 36526, United States
It’s the 31st Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Free and open to the public. Nutrition information, health screenings, exercise demonstrations, games and give-a-ways.

Older Americans Month Celebration Escambia County
2024-05-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Flomaton Senior Center, 628 McCurdy Road, Flomaton, 36644, United States
Save the Date! We will be hosting celebrations in your community to honor you. Lunch (60 and older), give-a-ways, entertainment and exhibitors

Matter of Balance - Parkway Senior Center
2024-05-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Parkway Senior Center, 1600 Boykin Blvd Mobile, Mobile, AL, 36605, United States

Older Americans Month Celebration Baldwin County
2024-05-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Rd, Robertsdale, AL, 36567, United States

Older Americans Month Celebration Mobile County
2024-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Bayou La Batre Community Center, 12745 Padgett Switch Rd, Bayou La Batre, 36544, United States
Save the Date! We are hosting celebrations in your community to honor you. Lunch provided (60 and older), give-a-ways, entertainment and exhibitors.

Medicare Q & A Seminar
2024-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Whether you are new to Medicare or just confused by Medicare…We have the Q & A for you! If you are new to Medicare, or turning 65 soon, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
has answers to all of your questions on Medicare basics, plan choices, and cost saving information. SHIP is funded by your tax dollars, provides unbiased information and is not affiliated with any
insurance company.

Caregiver College Semmes
2024-05-07 08:30 - 23:30 | Semmes Senior Center, 9635 Moffett Road, Mobile, 36575, United States
TWO DAY CLASS March 7 and 14th from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. both days.
One of our most popular events! Enhance Your Skills to Care for Your Loved One. Lunch provided and course agenda includes: Dementia Basics & Research; Benefits & Resources for Caregivers; Bingocize; Prepare to Care series; Caregiver Led Peer Discussion; and Legal Tips for Caregivers. Find support among a group of your peers and learn self care strategies.

Escambia County Shred Event
2024-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Escambia County Courthouse, 314 Belleville Avenue, Brewton, AL, 36427, United States
Drive through and shred you documents for free! Two box limit. Hosted by AARP of Alabama, the Better Business Bureau and the AAA Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).

Community Fraud Summit Escambia County
2024-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Zion Fountain AME Church, 505 Sowell Road, Brewton, AL, 36426, United States
Get valuable tips and resources for protecting yourself and loved ones from scammers and fraud criminals. Learn about top scams of 2023 and how to protect yourself: Government Imposters, Veteran Scams, Romance Scams & Identity Theft, Investment Fraud, Cryptocurrency & Pig Butchering, Medicare Scams. Sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging, AARP of Alabama, the Better Business Bureau and the Alabama Securities Commission. Lunch included.

Caregiver College Gulf Shores
2024-04-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Gulf Shores Methodist Church, 1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy - Building A, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, United States
One of our most popular events! Enhance Your Skills to Care for Your Loved One. Lunch provided and course agenda includes: Dementia Basics & Research; Benefits & Resources for Caregivers; Bingocize; Prepare to Care series; Caregiver Led Peer Discussion; and Legal Tips for Caregivers. Find support among a group of your peers and learn self care strategies.

2024 Legacy Leadership Institute
2024-03-11 09:00 - 2024-03-13 14:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Join us for our 3-day Institute! Want to volunteer, but aren’t sure how to engage? The Legacy Leadership Institute (LLI) targets retired professionals and baby boomers, and utilizes University of South Alabama faculty/visiting speakers. Learn about aging issues and impactful volunteering. And, connect to community and Area Agency on Aging volunteer opportunities to find your niche. Some of our trained graduates have: created an Alzheimer’s community support group; opened a Senior Center; and assisted with state-level advocacy efforts. Hundreds of older adults have graduated from the LLI over the last 20 years. Free to attend. Lunch, class materials, graduation certificates and gifts provided.
Days 1 and 3: Area Agency on Aging Office on Beauregard Street 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Day 2: University of South Alabama Campus Faculty Club 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK

Grandparents as Parents Support Group
2024-02-15 10:00 - 11:30 | East Brewton Center, 700 Williamson Street, Brewton, AL, 36527, United States
Older relative caregivers need extra support. Learn about community programs and resources, while being supported among a group of your peers.

New to Medicare Q & A
2024-02-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Area Agency on Aging, 110 Beauregard Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Medicare can be complicated! Whether you are new to Medicare or a current user, trained Medicare specialists will be on hand to answer all of your questions. Learn about the Medicare Savings Program (reduces premiums, deductibles and and co-insurance) and the LIS Extra Help program (reduces prescription drug costs).

Matter of Balance Class - Fairhope
2024-02-01 10:30 - 2024-03-14 12:30 | First Fairhope Church, 300 S. Section St., Fairhope, 36532, United States
Matter of Balance Falls Prevention Classes are held each week for 8-week, 2 hour sessions. Participants learn how to avoid falls and become more physically active.
To RSVP, call or text Debbie at 804-514-7742. Instructors: Debbie & Henry Leidheiser
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Free Tax Preparation Program - Baldwin & Escambia Counties
2024-01-30 08:00 - 2024-04-12 17:00 | AL
FREE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM FOR BALDWIN AND ESCAMBIA COUNTIES
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program is geared toward modest income seniors 60+, veterans and their families, and the disabled and is particularly for seniors with questions about pensions and retirement-related issues. The tax program saved clients $448,000 in tax prep fees last year. Information: Kim Tate ktate@sarpc.org or 251-361-0837
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