Community Activities
Becoming a Charleston Local
New to the community? The best way to meet new friends is to join an organization, become a member of your neighborhood association, volunteer, start a new career, and/or or learn a new hobby.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
Ballroom Dance Club of Charleston www.ballroomdancecharleston.org
Charleston Area Ladies’ Tennis Association www.caltatennis.net
Carolina Lady Anglers (Fishing) www.carolinaladyanglers.org
Charleston Beach Volleyball & Social Club charlestonvolleyball.net
Charleston Chess Club www.charlestonchess.org
Charleston Community Sailing www.charlestoncommunitysailing.org
Charleston Horticultural Society chashortsoc.org
Charleston Metro Sports Council www.sportscouncil.org
Charleston Men’s Senior Baseball League www.charlestonmsbl.com
Charleston Men’s Adult Baseball League www.cmabl.com
Charleston Miracle League www.charlestonmiracleleague.org
Charleston Ocean Racing Association www.charlestonoceanracing.org
Charleston Outlaws Rugby Football Club www.charlestonrugby.com
Charleston Pro Tennis League, Inc www.cptltennis.com
Charleston Rugby Football Club www.charlestonrugby.com
Charleston Running Club www.charlestonrunningclub.com
Charleston Triathlon Club www.charlestontriathlonclub.com
Coastal Cyclists www.coastalcyclists.com
Executive Women's Golf Association www.ewga.org
I'On Village Walk & Pond Polo Assoc www.ionvillage.com
Lowcountry Paddlers Canoeing Kayak Club lowcountrypaddlers.net
Omar Shrine Temple www.omarshrine.com
Rotary Club of Charleston www.charleston-rotary.org
Rotary Club of Summerville summervillerotaryclub.org
SC Eastern Surfing Association ssc.surfesa.org
SC Marine Association www.scmarine.org
SC Racquetball Association www.scracquetball.org
SC Wildlife Federation www.scwf.org
COMMUNITY CENTERS
Berkeley County Family YMCA… 843-761-9622
Charleston Jewish Community Center...843-571-6565
Charleston Family YMCA...843-723-6473
Summerville Family YMCA...843-871-9622
Summerville YMCA Gymnastics...843-821-2727
YMCA, Charleston...843-571-9622
YMCA, Charleston...843-722-1644
Jewish Community Center…843-571-6565
Christian Family Y…843-723-6473
North Charleston Community Service Center…843-554-1176
VOLUNTEER OR BECOME A MEMBER
Charleston Habitat for Humanity www.charlestonhabitat.org
Dorchester Habitat for Humanity www.dorchesterhabitat.org
East Cooper Habitat for Humanity www.eastcooperhabitat.org
Historic Charleston Foundation www.historiccharleston.org
Hospice of Charleston www.hospiceofcharleston.org
Center for Women www.c4women.org
Lowcountry Food Bank www.lowcountryfoodbank.org
My Sister's House, Inc www.mysistershouse.org
South Carolina Arts Commission www.southcarolinaarts.com
South Carolina Aquarium www.scaquarium.org
South Carolina Historical Society www.southcarolinahistoricalsociety.org
SPCA www.charlestonanimalsociety.org
Additional Charities www.charity-charities.org
JOB SEARCHING
Statistics show more and more retirees decide to return to the workforce during their retirement years. The intellectual stimulation, money, and sense of purpose are all reasons why you might decide, too, to reenter the workplace.
But do remember that if you decide to work before or after you reach the FRA (full retirement age) make sure you check out the government’s social security website regarding if your income will reduce your social security benefits: www.ssa.gov
RELIGION
Charleston, known as the Holy City, has more than 350 churches, synagogues, temples, mosques in the tri-county. For an up-to-date list, please visit: www.sciway.net
SENIOR CENTERS
Charleston County
Charleston Area Senior Citizens, Inc.
259 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29402
(843) 722-4127
Lowcountry Senior Center/Roper Saint Francis
865 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-9555
www.lowcountryseniorcenter.org
South Santee Community Center
710 S. Santee Road McClellanville, SC 29458
(843) 546-2789
Berkeley County
Hanahan Senior Center
3100 Mabeline Road Hanahan, SC 29406
(843) 266-0958
Berkeley Seniors, Inc.
103 Gulledge Street Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 761-0390
Moncks Corner Senior Center
222 Heatley Street Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 761-0390
South Berkeley Senior Center
103 Thurgood Road Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 572-2423
St. Stephen Senior Center
117 Bay Street St. Stephen, SC 29479
(843) 567-2674
Dorchester County
David Sojourner Senior Center
5361 E. Jim Bilton Blvd. St. George, SC 29477
(843) 563-3709
Dorchester Seniors: Faith Sellers Senior Center
312 North Laurel Street Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-5053
Other Useful Contacts and Links:
Area Agency on Aging/Elderlink Inc: (843) 554-2275 www.tridentaaa.net
SC Office on Aging www.aging.sc.gov
SC Senior Citizen’s Handbook www.aging.sc.gov
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) www.aarp.org
National Senior Citizens Law Center www.nsclc.org
National Council on the Aging www.benefitscheckup.org
National Institute on Health www.nih.gov
Eldercare www.eldercare.gov
United States Government Resources for Seniors www.usa.gov
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55Plus Homes
Debra Whitfield - Team Leader
Realtor® - ABR, SRES, SRS
Charleston, South Carolina
Phone: 843-367-4845
Email: debra.whitfield@coldwellbanker.com
Our Philosophy
We are committed to supporting the 55 plus community in making key life decisions in the real estate market. We have a passion to help clients who are searching for life solutions to their next stage in life challenges.
