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Sheriff Gardner Hosts Christmas Dinner for Vital Aging Participants

On December 7th, Sheriff Stephen Gardner hosted the Sheriff’s Christmas Dinner for our wellness center participants. Sheriff Gardner and his staff prepared and served a delicious holiday meal for our seniors. Vital Aging’s staff performed a short "Christmas Choir" skit, seniors played bingo and sang Christmas Carols at the event. Officer Montez Grant with WCSO also sang a beautiful spiritual song for the seniors. Sheriff Gardner addressed the seniors and told them how much of an honor it is to serve them. He also reminded the seniors to stay safe during the holidays and that he and his staff were there to help.

Vital Aging’s board members, Mrs. Jeannette Chambers, Mrs. Silverteen Mitchum and Mr. Abraham Henryhand presented Sheriff Gardner with a gift from Vital Aging in appreciation for the wonderful Christmas dinner. We sincerely thank Sheriff Gardner, who also serves as a board member, and his staff for cherishing and lifting up our seniors in this most special way. The event was enjoyed by all. 

Williamsburg County Government Signs Contract for the Pavilion & Gardening Project for the Hemingway Center

On November 30th,  Williamsburg County Supervisor Kelvin Washington (pictured above) along with the assistance of Ms. Yolanda Rodgers, County Grants Coordinator, signed a contract  for the construction of the Hemingway Pavilion and Gardening project with Mr. Jonathan McElveen of J.F. Contractors, LLC of Sumter. Construction is to begin in January of 2024 and this project will feature an outdoor  recreation area with handicapped accessible picnic tables, raised gardening beds, water tap and garden shed.  Funds are provided through a Community Block Development Grant from the S.C. Department of Commerce administered by the Waccamaw Council of Governments planning department.  We thank all those involved for helping to provide healthy  recreational opportunities for the seniors of the Hemingway center.

Vital Aging Host Holiday Soup for the Soul

On November 30th, Vital Aging held its “Holiday Soup for the Soul” fundraiser at the First Baptist Church of Kingstree, Family Life Center. A variety of delicious soups and desserts were served. Vital Aging board member, Sheriff Stephen Gardner served as auctioneer for the live auction of many donated holiday items including, baked goods, gift cards, Christmas décor, merchant items and much more. The Christmas Quilt, made by the ladies of the Kingstree Center was raffled at the event and the winner was Ms. Anna Brockington. Vital Aging sincerely thanks First Baptist Church for allowing the agency to hold the event at their beautiful facility. Guests had a great time capturing (See page 4) continued from page 1

special memories in the     Holiday Photo Booth provided by Kim McKenzie of SAVYSNAPS. We also thank our many donors who donated soups, desserts, and items for the live auction. We thank the ladies of the Kingstree Center for making such a memorable holiday quilt. A big thank you goes out to our staff, board members and great volunteers who helped in so many ways to make the evening a success in support of our services to senior citizens throughout Williamsburg County.

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