Senior Moments

Senior Grice Connect Reporter, Michele LeBlanc, recaps her solo travels to Canada as she spent the holidays with family. She learned some lessons about traveling as a senior adult and encourages others to take a 'leap of faith' in getting back on the road or up in the air!

The Statesboro Bulloch-County Library's events calendar is full of opportunities for seniors to connect, learn, and have fun. Read on as Michele fills you in on some unique ways seniors are still included in our ever-growing community. Struggles with transportation or mobility? The Library can even come to YOU!

Friends, family, co-workers and community members came out last week to honor Bulloch County's longest serving employee Sheryl Hagan. She has worked at the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office her entire career. Read about her journey and watch a video of remarks from her reception.

Grice Connect Senior Reporter Michele LeBlank saw first hand the blessings Christmas gifts to our Senior Adults made possible by the generosity of so many. Many of these Senior Adults would not have received anything for Christmas had it not been for the generosity of strangers.

Did you know about "Caring Threads"? Not yet? Well you're in luck! Join Michele as she takes a very special visit, getting an inside look at the mission of these very special woman creating and providing for the needs of others no matter the demand.

Michele LeBlanc, Grice Connect's Senior Reporter reminds us all what is the most important gift we can give and receive this Christmas.....time spent with the ones you love. Merry Christmas.

We all know about visiting the Splash in the Boro waterpark during the summer for fun in the sun. But did you know they offer aquatic and exercise programs year-round in their heated pools? Michele visited Splash to hear more about their low impact, warm water options that are great for seniors -- or anyone!

Come on down and enjoy dinner at Surcheros on Tuesday for a percentage night benefiting the Bulloch County Recreation and Parks' Adults 50+ Program!

The First Baptist Statesboro worship choir, orchestra, and kids' choir will present a special holiday production on Sunday, December 10.

If you visit Old Fellowship Baptist Church in Stilson on any given Sunday, you will find Etta Anne (Akins) Groover seated at the organ, where she has dutifully played for more than 55 years. Described by her family as selfless and committed to living her faith, Etta Anne provides not only beautiful music but also a steadfast presence at Old Fellowship.