June 1, 2026 – Barbara Wheat, our Executive Director, has resigned effective immediately due to pressing family matters. Mark Pederson, our IT Director, has graciously accepted the position of Interim Executive Director while the Board of Directors conducts a search for Barbara’s replacement. We thank Barbara for her contributions to Staying Connected and wish her and her family the very best.
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Volunteers in our caring community are making a real difference and actively serving our neighbors every day! You don’t have to face the challenges in life alone. Your neighbors are here to help you.
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Remembering Tom Hahn
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Staying Connected President, Tom Hahn. After beginning his service in 2018, Tom became president in 2024. He was a true visionary, was wholeheartedly committed to our organization, and leaves behind a lasting legacy.
Featured Highlights
Super Star Volunteers Honored
On May 15, 43 Super Star Volunteers were honored at a luncheon at Frankie Bones. Hosted by Services Director Mary O’Brien and attended by President Michael Cline and Executive Director Barbara Wheat, the event celebrated volunteers who completed more than 10 service...
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Staying Connected is the “Neighborly Thing to Do!” Watch and listen to the heartfelt testimonials from some of our members and volunteers.
Our volunteers are making a real difference in the lives of Sun City residents by actively serving our neighbors every day, thereby making it possible for them to remain engaged in our active adult community. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone!
Serving Our Sun City Community
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Our continued success depends on volunteers like you! Provide transportation for a doctor’s visit, make reassurance calls, or volunteer at our Resource Hub!
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All Sun City residents have access to a range of services available to help them stay involved with our active community of Sun City in Hilton Head, SC
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Over 11 Years Supporting Our Community
Total Miles Driven
Our Staying Connected volunteers have driven more than 577,000 transportation miles in the last 11 years. That’s more than the distance to the moon and back!
Daily Reassurance Calls
Our Resource Hub team has made nearly 56,000 Daily Reassuring Calls, received over 1,300 visitors, and answered over 4,300 inbound calls.
Volunteer Transports
Our Staying Connected volunteers have transported our local Sun City residents to the grocery store and doctor’s appointments over 23,000 times!
Staying Connected News & Events
Novant Health Supporting Partner for 10 Years
Staying Connected's President, Tom Hahn, presents Joel Taylor, Chief Executive Officer for Novant Health (formerly Tenet Health), Hilton Head Center, with an award to recognize 10 years as a Supporting Partner. Joel shares, "We look forward to continuing this...
Roadrunners Motorcycle Club Donation
We are so grateful for the support of Sun City Clubs and Groups. Here, the Roadrunners Motorcycle Club President, Bob Field, presents Staying Connected Executive Director, Barbara Wheat, with a donation of $1,200. Thank you, Roadrunners!
Parkinson’s & Stroke Support Groups
Introducing Two Community Support Groups Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bluffton offers two supportive community groups designed to connect individuals and families facing unique health journeys. Both support groups meet at Encompass Health Rehabilitation...
2025 Caregiver Nation Summit
Please join to hear the latest on insights to help family caregivers in our nation. The 2025 Caregiver Nation Summit is where change happens. This is a defining moment where America’s most influential voices unite to tackle our nation’s family caregiving crisis...
Novant Health: Expanding Primary Care in Your Neighborhood
Is your Doctor retiring, moving away, or are you new here and looking for a medical practice that accepts new patients? Novant Health will help you get connected with a primary care provider. Novant Health has recently welcomed more than seven new primary care and...
The Lending Closet is Open!
IT’S OFFICIAL! The Lending Closet is open for business! We are proud to be able to continue to offer a vital and much needed service to Sun City residents, making durable medical equipment available to those in need. From wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and personal...
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