Working Towards Wellness Series - Keeping Track of Your Health
Date: Wednesday, May 7
Time: 10:30 a.m. 
Location: Rice Home - Multi-Purpose Room, 100 Finley Road, Columbia
Details: Tasha McKnight, Healthcare Outreach Manager for My Personal Health Record South Carolina will be discussing how to easily manage and keep track of your own health information.  This event is free and open to the public.  For directions or more information, please call Sandra Branham, Life Enrichment Assistant at 803-691-5720.

Essentials of Estate Planning & Probate - A Four Part Speakers Series
Date: May 22, May 29, June 5 & June 12
Time: 12 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Rice Home - Multi-Purpose Room, 100 Finley Road, Columbia
Details: Essentials of Estate Planning & Probate is for individuals seeking to learn more about how to plan for their future. Each session includes a complimentary lunch and you do not have to attend all sessions in order to participate. Topics discussed are Part 1 - "Basic Estate Plans and How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Probate by Angela M. Kirby, JD, CPA; Part 2  - "Long Term Care Insurance and Planned Giving" by Richard R. Campbell and Ernest Beck; Part 3 - "Social Security" by Jim Caulder and Part 4 - "Effective Use of Trust, IRA's, Annuities and Estate Planned Giving" by Angela M. Kirby, JD, CPA.  The series is made possible through a Charitable Gifting Initiative Grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation. Contact Denise Fellers Hudson, Community Outreach Director at 803-691-5720 or outreach@benzierice.org to reserve your spot.

Community Treasures, Celebrating the Gift of Age - Saluting our Veterans
Date: Monday, May 26
Time: 2:30 p.m. 
Location: Rice Home - Multi-Purpose Room
Details: A Memorial Day Celebration...come join us in saluting our veterans for their service to our country. This event is free and open to the public.  For directions or more information, please call Sandra Branham, Life Enrichment Assistant at 803-691-5720.

Community Treasures, Celebrating the Gift of Age - Antique Show
Date: Tuesday, May 27
Time: 10:30 p.m. 
Location: Rice Home - Multi-Purpose Room
Details: Rice Home's own version of the Antique Road Show.  Residents and friends will be sharing some of their most treasured antiques with those in attendance.  Whether you are an antique collector or just like to browse you are sure to enjoy yourself.  This event is free and open to the public.  For directions or more information, please call Sandra Branham, Life Enrichment Assistant at 803-691-5720.

Community Treasures, Celebrating the Gift of Age - Family Dessert Night
Date: Wednesday, May 28
Time: 6:30 p.m. 
Location: Rice Home - Multi-Purpose Room
Details:  What could be more fun than sampling your favorite desserts to tunes from the 1950's?  Well known Columbia pianist, Jim Koltuniak is a frequent entertainer at Rice Home.  Loved by all who hear his music, Mr. Koltuniak as complied a medley of tunes to take you back to the 1950's.  Join us and enjoy an evening of all your favorite oldies.This event is free and open to the public.  For directions or more information, please call Sandra Branham, Life Enrichment Assistant at 803-691-5720.

Community Treasures, Celebrating the Gift of Age - Senior Prom
Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 6:30 p.m. 
Location: Rice Home - Multi-Purpose Room, 100 Finley Road, Columbia
Details:  There will be dancing!  Put on your evening attire and dancing shoes.  As we celebrate the gift of age by turning back the clock to Senior Prom and the excitement of going to your first dance.  This event is free and open to the public.  For directions or more information, please call Sandra Branham, Life Enrichment Assistant at 803-691-5720.

Community Treasures, Celebrating the Gift of Age - Exploring the Fort Jackson Museum
Date: Friday, May 30
Time: 10:30 a.m. 
Location: Fort Jackson Museum, Columbia
Details:  Residents have the opportunity to explore the Fort Jackson Museum.  Space is limited, so please reserve your seat.  For more information, please call Sandra Branham, Life Enrichment Assistant at 803-691-5720.

Memory Support Group
Date: The third Thursday of each month.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Rice Home - Conference Room
Details: Caregivers, family and friends of individuals with Alzheimer's or other related dementias are invited to a Memory Support Group the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at Rice Home.  Rice Home is located in Northeast Columbia, near Carolina Research Park. The group is free and open to the community. For directions or more information, please call 803-691-5720 or contact Valerie Muhammad, Special Care Coordinator.