HCCOA Carolina Forest

04/11/2026

03/27/2026

We are excited to announce registration is now officially open for the inaugural WSC, CCU, and HCCOA Pickleball Tournament. This event is open to all community members aged 50 and above. $25 per person, $50 per team. Includes lunch, event towel. Scan the QR code for tournament info and to register. Thank you to the CCU Recreation & Sports Management Department and Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments for this exciting collaboration! https://www.facebook.com/CCURSM
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Please share in area Pickleball Communities!

03/25/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Tommy Paris 🌟

Meet Tommy Paris, our Home-Delivered Meals Supervisor, who has been serving HCCOA for an incredible 17 years!

Tommy plays a key role in keeping our meal program running smoothly—managing inventory, coordinating meal deliveries, helping maintain vehicle service schedules, and ensuring everything is ready for both drivers and clients.

💙 He loves the people he works with and the clients he serves, and enjoys staying active and engaged in the community.

🤝 His favorite part of the job is talking with seniors and checking in on their well-being.

Known for always doing what’s needed for the betterment of the agency, Tommy is a true team player.

🎸 Outside of work, he enjoys playing guitar, listening to music, and even takes weekly jazz guitar lessons!

Thank you, Tommy, for your dedication and the impact you make every day! ❤️

At HCCOA, our mission is to support and uplift seniors in our community—and team members like Tommy make that possible every day.

03/25/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Mary Ann Michaels

Meet Mary Ann Michaels, the Carolina Forest Senior Center Manager, who has been with HCCOA for 7 years!

Mary Ann works hard to make the Carolina Forest Senior Center a fun and welcoming place by planning engaging activities and events for our seniors.

💙 She loves the daily interactions she gets to have with both seniors and staff, building meaningful connections along the way.

🎉 Her favorite part of her role is the excitement of planning events and creating enjoyable experiences for everyone.

😊 Mary Ann especially enjoys making a difference in seniors’ lives and ensuring they feel happy and excited to be at the center.

She is known for always coming up with new and creative ways to keep activities fresh, fun, and engaging for her seniors.

🌸 Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, working in the yard, and decorating her home with flowers.

💃 Fun fact: She loves to laugh and dance!

Thank you, Mary Ann, for bringing joy and creativity to the Carolina Forest Senior Center every day! ❤️

02/28/2026

02/14/2026

FRIENDLY REMINDER 💻

Senior Tech Class is held at the Carolina Forest Recreation Center every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Stop by and let our staff help you with your technology questions.

Best of all, it's completely free!

STAY IN THE LOOP 📱

Are you a senior in need of some tech assistance? Your Parks and Recreation team is here to help.

In addition to the South Strand Recreation Center, we're excited to host drop in senior tech classes at Carolina Forest every Wednesday (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) beginning Oct. 1, 2025.

Our folks will do their very best to patiently answer all your tech questions so you can stay connected to your friends and loved ones.

Don't be shy - come out and ask away!

01/31/2026

Due to extreme weather, and for the safety of our seniors, HCCOA will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026.

09/23/2025

STAY IN THE LOOP 📱

Are you a senior in need of some tech assistance? Your Parks and Recreation team is here to help.

In addition to the South Strand Recreation Center, we're excited to host drop in senior tech classes at Carolina Forest every Wednesday (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) beginning Oct. 1, 2025.

Our folks will do their very best to patiently answer all your tech questions so you can stay connected to your friends and loved ones.

Don't be shy - come out and ask away!

08/25/2025

Please note: This is not an HCCOA event. For questions or event info, contact Peggy Masterson, Owner, Dealing with Dementia. [email protected] or 800-513-3415
This is a Memory Cafe Event. $25/2 people. Registration Required through Eventbrite link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-fall-luncheon-for-those-w-cognitive-changes-their-care-provider-tickets-1571952033849?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_campaign=postpublish

01/22/2025

We are now open as an overnight warming center! Stop by if you need a place to stay. Reach out if you would like to volunteer.