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44   CHARLOTTE AREA                                  SENIOR SERVICES






















                                    Shepherd’s Center of Charlotte is a
                                    501c3 non-profit organization that
                                    provides programs and services that
                                    enrich the lives of older adults with
       volunteer opportunities, stimulating classes and direct services
       that promote successful aging. Built on the concept of seniors
       serving seniors, Shepherd’s Center offers:

      •  Adventures in Learning – SCC’s flagship educational program provides
        intellectually stimulating experience in an atmosphere of friendship
      •  Computer Classes – a wide range of topics from Introduction to
        Computers and Spreadsheets to Social Marketing and iPhones are offered
      •  Travel Adventures – designed to offer active seniors the opportunity to
        travel together on chartered busses to locations in the southeast—
        Greenville, SC; Blowing Rock, NC; Flatrock Playhouse just to name a few
      •  SHIIP – Medicare counseling is available year around including open enrollment
      •  Transportation – volunteer drivers ride seniors who no longer drive to
        medical appointments
      •  Tax Aide – trained volunteers counsel taxpayers about basic Federal and
        State income taxes
      •  Handyman – volunteers perform small repairs to keep older adult homes
        safe and viable

        Fall Adventures in Learning classes begin October 6. Contact Shepherd’s
        Center of Charlotte for additional information.

              3115 Providence Road • Charlotte, NC 28211
                                704-365-1995
                executivedirector@shepherdscharlotte.org
                       www.shepherdscharlotte.org
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