Resources for Seniors( RFS) has an onsite representative at the Garner Senior Center offering services and programs to help seniors remain independent in their homes. For information and to register, contact Jennifer Murray at 919.661.6894.
Medicare 101
TIME: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM COST: Free
DATE: Wednesday, 9 / 16 / 2026 Wednesday, 1 / 27 / 2027 Wednesday, 4 / 28 / 2027 Wednesday, 7 / 28 / 2027
SHIIP Counseling
TIME: 1:00-4:00 PM COST: Free
DATE: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, with additional days during Open Enrollment.
SENIOR TRIPS
Holiday Shopping Trip
Let’ s shop until we drop on a holiday trip to Eastfield Crossings in Selma, NC. Enjoy lunch before shopping at The Robbin’ s Nest( cost of lunch not included).
AGE: 55 + DATE: Friday, 12 / 18 / 2026 TIME: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM COST: Resident $ 10, Non-Resident $ 14
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Come spend an exciting day filled with learning and fun. Travel to the Morehead Planetarium at UNC-Chapel Hill to watch the show Carolina Skies. Sit back, enjoy, and discover more about the stars, planets, and the night sky. The group will stop for lunch afterwards( cost of lunch not included).
AGE: 55 + DATE: Thursday, 1 / 21 / 2027 TIME: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM COST: Resident $ 27, Non-Resident $ 38
NC State Fair Senior Day
Enjoy Senior Citizens Day at the North Carolina State Fair. Admission to the fair is free for ages 65 and better.
AGE: 55 + DATE: Tuesday, 10 / 20 / 2026 TIME: 8:30 AM-2:30 PM COST: Resident $ 10, Non-Resident $ 14
Pickle Parlor Trip( Mt. Olive)
A trip to the Pickle Parlor is a fun way to celebrate the history of the South’ s most famous pickle companies. Participants will enjoy a pickle tasting bar and soda fountain with different flavors of pickles, snacks, and pickle soda. The group will also stop by Odom General Stores and stop for lunch( cost of lunch not included).
AGE: 55 + DATE: Thursday, 9 / 24 / 2026 TIME: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM COST: Resident $ 10, Non-Resident $ 14
Shop & Dine( Downtown Wendell)
Downtown Wendell offers a charming small-town vibe with local restaurants, coffee shops, and Main Street browsing. The first stop is the Sip & Shop Cafe for lunch( cost not included) followed by browsing on your own. Participants must be able to walk unassisted by staff.
AGE: 55 + DATE: Thursday, 2 / 18 / 2027 TIME: 10:30 AM-3:00 PM COST: Resident $ 10, Non-Resident $ 14
U. S. Army Airborne and Special Ops Museum Tour
Visit the U. S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum( ASOM), a first-class institution that efficiently and effectively captures, preserves, exhibits, and presents culture and heritage of the U. S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Forces from 1940 and into the future. The group will tour the museum and stop for lunch afterwards( cost of lunch not included).
AGE: 55 + DATE: Thursday, 11 / 12 / 2026 TIME: 8:30 AM-3:00 PM COST: Resident $ 10, Non-Resident $ 14
White Christmas at Temple Theater
Travel to Sanford’ s Temple Theater for a production of White Christmas. Based on the beloved film, this holiday classic features an iconic score with 17 legendary Irving Berlin standards, including Sisters, Blue Skies, I Love a Piano, and the timeless title song. Celebrate the season with high-energy tap numbers, vibrant 1950s period costumes, and a“ million-dollar production feel.” The group will stop for lunch before the show( cost of lunch not included).
AGE: 55 + DATE: Thursday, 12 / 3 / 2026 TIME: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM COST: Resident $ 46, Non-Resident $ 64
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