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Aurora offers classes

Aurora offers classes

Church News announcements must be received no later than noon Tuesday to run in the Thursday edition.

Advocates for Iowas older population are calling on seniors to vote in Tuesdays primary election and have identified their priorities for candidates seeking their support. There are three ways to vote in Tuesdays primary. Voters can choose to cast a ballot by mail, vote early in person at their county auditors office, or the old-fashioned way, by going to polling places and filling out a paper ballot on Election Day. ...

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize Mississippians over 50 and their contributions, and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults in their communities. This years theme, "Powered by Connection," emphasizes the importance of social connections for well-being. Melinda Bertucci, advocacy director for AARP Mississippi, noted more than 660,000 Mississippians are age 60 or older, which is more than two in 10 of the states residents. ...

According to the state’s Alzheimer’s Disease Registry, 2,019 individuals in Orangeburg County were living with ADRD as of 2021.

Support groups, clinics and health classes, events and meetings within the next 10 to 14 days may be emailed to news@wctrib.com by 10 a.m. Thursday but at least a week in advance of the event.

Aurora offers classes

Friday, May 17

A series of activities have been taking place across the Epping Forest district to mark Dementia Action Week.