SARCOA Medicare Open Enrollment Events
2025-10-15 - 2025-12-04
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15
Let SARCOA Help You Get Ready With Upcoming Events!
Medicare open enrollment for 2026 coverage starts on October 15, 2025, and continues through December 7, 2025. If you have not checked your Medicare coverage for 2025 now is the time and SARCOA can help! SARCOA is holding special events around our 7-county region to help inform seniors of the changes to Medicare coverage for 2026.
Plans change and your needs change. It is important to carefully review any materials and changes in costs or coverage that will happen in 2025, and decide if your current Medicare coverage will meet your needs for the year ahead.
Visit medicare.gov and use the Medicare Plan Finder to compare coverage options and shop for plans.
For a full list of event locations, dates and times, and if you would like SARCOA to help you with free personalized assistance via The State Health Insurance Assistance Program ( SHIP ), click the button below to go to the SARCOA open enrollment page.
Go To SARCOA’s Open Enrollment Page

Santa For Seniors
2025-10-31 - 2025-12-05
Santa For Seniors Is Here!
Santa for Seniors is a grassroots volunteer project designed to bring Christmas joy to Wiregrass seniors who need basic items for everyday living. SARCOA case managers chose the neediest seniors in the area as Santa for Seniors recipients. All have low income and most are homebound and alone. Each year there are several hundred clients with requests on a wish list. Common requests are groceries, liquid nutritional supplements like Ensure, bed linens, slippers, heaters and help with high utility bills.
If you would like to sponsor a senior click the button below to go to the Santa For Seniors page.

Go To The Santa For Seniors Page

Caregiver Support Group
2025-11-01 - 2026-12-31
SARCOA’s support group for caregivers meets on the first Thursday of every month from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Please join us at SARCOA, 1075 S. Brannon Stand Road in Dothan. Call (334) 793-6843 with any questions. The purpose of a caregiver support group is to provide a safe space for caregivers to share their experiences, learn from other caregivers, and get support. Caregiver support groups can help caregivers in many ways, including:

Emotional support: Caregivers can express their emotions and feel validated and understood.

Education: Caregivers can learn about caregiving techniques, healthcare systems, and community resources.

Coping skills: Caregivers can learn stress management techniques and self-care practices.

Sense of belonging: Caregivers can share challenges and triumphs with others who understand.

Reduced isolation: Caregivers can feel less lonely and isolated.

Network of support: Caregivers can establish a network of friends who they can call for help.

Reduced caregiver burden: Caregivers can learn to manage stress and improve their knowledge.

If you have any questions, please call SARCOA at 334-793-6843.
For additional information click the button below.
Go To Caregiver Assistance Page

Brain Health Blitz
2026-01-01 - 2026-03-14
Want to boost your brain health and lower your risk of dementia?
It’s never too early or too late to start!
This short free training video offers practical, science-based tips to help you care for your brain and reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Learn how everyday habits can make a big difference:

Eat Well: Choose foods that fuel and protect your brain
Stay Active: Keep your body moving and your mind sharp
Get Good Sleep: Rest well to support better brain function
Stay Connected: Build and maintain strong social ties

For more information click the button below:
Go To Brain Health Training Page

Caregiver Compass Support Group
2026-01-13 - 2026-12-08
Caregiver Compass is a nurturing and informative opportunity for caregivers of those facing memory loss. Join us to exchange experiences, discover practical strategies, and access valuable resources. Caregiver Compass serves as a support group for caregivers seeking guidance on memory care resources, education, and the essential support from fellow caregivers. Sponsored by SARCOA, Flowers Hospital and the PANDA Project, the group meets monthly at Flowers Hospital, 4370 West Main Street in Dothan. Meetings are held in the Atrium Classroom located on the first floor of the main hospital just left of the main entrance. Look for signage.
All meetings are held from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The 2026 meeting schedule is January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 8. To download a flyer click here.

Fraud Summit
2026-01-22 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
2026 Fraud Summit
Join us for the 2026 Fraud Summit where speakers will be educating senior citizens on protecting themselves from scams, financial and other types of exploitation. A complimentary lunch will be served.
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 9 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Enterprise Civic Center, 2401 Neil Metcalf Road, Enterprise, AL 36330
Seating is limited for this no-cost event. To reserve your seat, email joy.riddle@sarcoa.org or call (334) 793-6843.
To download the event flier click here.

Valentine's Concert & Dance
2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:30
The Valentine’s Concert & Dance is a free event for older adults that brings together music, dancing, and community in a fun and welcoming setting. The event will take place on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Enterprise Civic Center, with doors opening at 6:15 PM. Entertainment will be provided by the Dothan Moonlighters Band.
While there is no cost to attend, donations will be accepted to support Hungry to Help, a SARCOA program that provides nutritious meals to homebound seniors in the Wiregrass area. Many older adults are unable to shop for groceries or prepare meals on their own, and this program ensures they receive the nourishment they need. One hundred percent of all donations go directly toward purchasing meals.
Donations may be made onsite at the event or by downloading the flyer here and scanning the QR code. For additional information or to RSVP, please call 334-793-6843.

Medicare 101 Event
2026-03-19 10:00 - 12:00
SARCOA is holding a Medicare 101 event on Thursday March 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. until noon in the SARCOA large conference room at 1065 S. Brannon Stand Road in Dothan. To download a flier with complete details CLICK HERE.
Topic of discussion will include:

How and when to enroll in Medicare
What original Medicare does and does not include
Medicare Advantage vs. supplement plans
Prescription drug coverage
Q&A session

Attendance is free but you must register by March 13, by calling Joy Riddle at 334-793-6843.

Grandhelp For Grandfamilies Event
2026-03-26 09:00 - 12:00
GrandHelp for Grandfamilies is a workshop designed to provide resources and support for older relatives raising children and grandfamilies impacted by substance use disorder. Attendees will have access to on-site assistance and benefits screenings, as well as opportunities to connect with community partners offering services to support their families.
The event will be held march 26, 2026, from 9 a.m. until noon in the SARCOA large conference room at 1065 S. Brannon Stand Road in Dothan. To download a flier with complete details CLICK HERE.
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Older Americans Day
2026-05-06
On the first Wednesday in May, more than 2,000 area seniors converge at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan for an event full of games, prizes, food and entertainment. This year’s event is scheduled for May 6, 2026 with festivities starting at 9 a.m. For more information, to sponsor the event, or to order t-shirts, click the button below.
EVENT INFORMATION
