Greene Senior Center announces activities for July

The Greene County Senior Center, 104 Greenridge Road, Snow Hill, announced the following activities are coming up in July at the facility. Call the center at 747-5436 for details.

Family Caregiver Support Group breakfast meeting, 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 11. RSVP by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 10.Workshop on Bullying & Mental Health through Trillium Health Resources Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team, 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 11.Meet new Elections Director Michele Sutton, 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 15. She will discuss 2024 election updates.Foodborne Illness Presentation by Jennifer Lane, public health educator and preparedness coordinator with the Greene County Department of Public Health, 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 25.Bocce will be played at the center’s bocce court at 9 a.m. every Wednesday.Visitors can make puppy treats for the Greene County Animal Shelter at 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays. The center is partnering with the animal shelter to make the treats.

Powerful Tools

Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes will be at 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays starting at the center on July 31. The six-week course helps caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. The course is for 18 years of age and up. This class will focus on caregivers of adults. Participants will receive The Caregiver Helpbook, which follows the curriculum and provides additional tools to address specific caregiver issues. Classes are free. Lunch will be served after each session. Register no later than Wednesday, July 24. Email sharon.harrison@greenecountync.gov or renate.harper@greenecountync.gov or call 252-747-5436.

Free Fans

Duke Energy Progress Operation Fan/Heat Relief Free Fans for the Elderly has free box fans for Greene County residents 60 or older with a disability. Supplies are limited. One per household. Individuals who received fans in recent years and/or have a working central air unit may be placed on a waiting list. Call 252-747-5436.