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                                                                                                                January 2023

           T H E I N S I D E R ’ S G U I D E T O FAY E T T E S E N I O R S E R V I C E S ’ L I F E E N R I C H M E N T C E N T E R
                                                                                    FAYETTEVILLE | PEACHTREE CIT Y

Italy Inspired
Clink your glasses together for this cheers worthy event as we

Bet On Yourself
enjoy an evening of music and a taste of Italy along the way.

Take a bet on your health as you set your New Year’s
Resolutions during this month-long challenge.

I’m Stuffed
This stuffed pepper soup is one for the books. It will
have you coming back to fill your bowl over and over.

      Live Well. Age Well.
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The Laugh Track
                   Comedy
                    Night
             Featuring a local Atlanta Comedian
                       Tickets just $15
                 A night of laughter awaits!

             Thursday, February 23
          5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
                   4 Center Drive | Fayetteville

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January
                                                                                            featured

                                                                                             Take A Chance 10
                                                   Meet Peachtree City front desk volunteer Trish Gorland,
                                                          who took a chance on Fayette Senior Services!

                                                        Do You ‘Bell’ieve In A Thing Called Love? 11
                                                           You’ll absolutely fall in love with this delicious and
                                                           easy-to-make recipe for stuffed bell pepper soup.

                                                                                                   Ciao Bella 15
                                                             Enjoy this Italian-inspired spread at our annual
                                                     Taste of Italy event that you won’t want to miss out on.

                                                                       Are You Up for the Challenge? 15
                                                            Begin your new year with a healthy start as you
                                                        place a bet on yourself for losing that winter weight!

                                                                             in every issue
       2023 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
                                                                                          About FSS             4
    MLK, Jr. Day..........................January 16, 2023
    President’s Day......................February 20, 2023                      Supportive Services             5
    Memorial Day................................May 29, 2023
    Independence Day..........................July 4, 2023
                                                                                      Meet Our Staff            6
    Labor Day.............................September 4, 2023               Membership & Center Info           6-7
    Thanksgiving.......................November 23, 2023
    Thanksgiving.......................November 24, 2023                               Coming Soon              8
    Christmas............................December 25, 2023
    Holidays ....................... ...December 26, 2023                    Free Stuff - Every Day!      12-13
    Holidays ....................... ...December 27, 2023
                                                                                      Special Events          15
    Holidays ....................... ...December 28, 2023
    Holidays ....................... ...December 29, 2023                       Classes & Programs        18-29

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Members can enjoy Fayette Senior
                                                                                 Services Life Enrichment Center
                                                                                 activities in two great locations.
                                                                                 Membership includes both of our
                                                                                 locations and we encourage
  ABOUT US
                                                                                 everyone to take advantage of all
    Since 1978, Fayette Senior Services, Inc., (FSS) an independent,             we have to offer at each place!
  nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, has been providing a wide array of life
  enriching services to Fayette County residents age 50 and better. Fayette      Fayetteville Location:
  County, Georgia, is home to one of the fastest growing senior populations      4 Center Drive
  in metro Atlanta – and the age 50+ population segment is projected to grow     Fayetteville, GA 30214
  an astonishing 450% by 2040. This statistic alone makes our mission — to       Phone: 770-461-0813
  make a meaningful difference in the emotional, social, and physical well-      Fax: 770-461-2448
  being of older adults — all the more critical. By fostering independence,      M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  improving quality of life, and enhancing the community connection, the         (Same complex as the Fayette
  programs and services we provide are an essential part of our community.       County Justice Center)

    Not-for-profit FSS enjoys a unique public/private partnership with           Peachtree City Location
  Fayette County government. Through this agreement we provide a variety         The Gathering Place:
  of supportive services such as Meals On Wheels, Transportation, In-home        203 McIntosh Trail
  Personal Care/ Homemaker Services, Care Management, Information                Peachtree City, GA 30269
  Assistance, and more. We could not do that without our government              Phone: 770-461-0813
  partners; however, we believe it is our responsibility to complement the       M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  public support to ensure we can continue serving Fayette’s seniors for         (Same complex as the
  generations to come. Therefore, we feel it’s important to note that less       Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater)
  than half of our revenue comes from sources other than federal, state,
  and local governments.
                                                                                 Visit us at our website:
                                                                                 www.fayss.org
    Fayette Senior Services is recognized as a model of sustainability and
  social entrepreneurship among peer organizations and non-government
  funders. Although we are proud of this recognition, we could not do all
  that we do without the support from charitable donors, center members,         BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  volunteers, grantees, and the community that so generously supports our        CHAIRMAN | Dan Vano
  fundraising efforts.
                                                                                 VICE CHAIRMAN | Stephen Childs
   The aging transition can be paved with a broad spectrum of challenges.
  However, it can also prove to be rich with opportunities. The key to “aging    TREASURER | Kim Schnoes
  well” is knowledge. When it comes to addressing those unique needs,
  Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center is the one-stop shop for        SECRETARY | Martha Teal
  empowering older adults to live well and age well.
                                                                                 DIRECTOR | Rev. B.A. Jackson

    Our Life Enrichment Centers in Fayetteville and Peachtree City are           DIRECTOR | Bob Reeves
  uniquely different from traditional senior centers. Our beautiful facilities
  are a vibrant place where adults age 50+ come to socialize with friends,       DIRECTOR | Carol Davis
  enjoy a great meal in our Ultimate Café, re-energize their bodies, exercise
  their minds, and lift their spirits.                                           DIRECTOR | Sharon Brooks

                                                                                 DIRECTOR | Donnie Davis
    To make sure our programs and activities are within easy reach to more
  seniors, we are proud to have established a community partnership with         DIRECTOR | Paige Muh
  the city of Peachtree City. We also offer many programs and activities in
  Peachtree City at the Gathering Place (next to “The Fred” Amphitheater)        DIRECTOR | Bubba Ruppe

                                                                                 DIRECTOR | Lynn Black
   We are proud to be making life better in our community.
   The Fayette Senior Services Staff

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When You Need a Little Help From Some Friends...
 We offer supportive services that make a meaningful
 difference in the emotional, social, and physical well-
 being of older adults by preserving their independence,
 improving their quality of life, and connecting them to
 the community.

 Meals On Wheels
   Meals on Wheels is a needs-based
 program for homebound or semi-homebound
 seniors who are unable to provide                                  and affordable door-to-door transportation
 themselves with regular nutritious meals                           options. Wheelchair assistance available.
 due to physical or financial challenges. The
 service also connects homebound seniors to                         In-Home Personal Care/Homemaker
 the community through daily social contact,                        Services
 which also helps to ensure their well-being.                         This service enables older adults to
                                                                    remain living independently by providing
 AniMeals                                                           compassionate care from trained personnel
   To many homebound seniors, having a pet                          who perform simple homemaker and/
 is a source of companionship and comfort.                          or personal care tasks, such as light
 The AniMeals™ program is designed to give                          housekeeping or assistance with bathing.
 our Meals On Wheels clients a little help                          Delivered with the utmost personal respect
 with the cost of pet food to make sure that                        and dignity, our services can also bring
 maintaining that important bond isn’t an                           much needed respite to caregivers.
 added burden.
                                                                    Care Management
 STAR Program                                                          Our professional staff of social workers
 (Seniors Together After Retirement)                                helps older adults make informed decisions
   Our STAR program offers individuals 60                           to enhance independent living and quality of
 and older an opportunity to come together                          life. Our Care Managers offer consultations,
 for socialization, recreational activities,                        assessments, and follow-up to assist
 health and wellness classes, and a nutritious                      individuals and families in planning and
 meal in our Ultimate Cafe. Transportation to                       care. We also provide invaluable support to
 and from the Center may also be available                          caregivers.
 to eligible participants.
                                                                    Medical Equipment Lending
 Transportation                                                       We lend gently-used medical equipment
   For older adults who no longer drive,                            to individuals, families and caregivers.
 getting to essential medical appointments,                         Equipment is loaned on a first-come first
 to the pharmacy, to church or to the grocery                       served basis.
 store can be a challenge putting their health
 a n d w e l l - b e i n g a t r i s k . We p r o v i d e s a f e

  Eligibility requirements apply for some programs. Some services may be provided free of charge or based on a
  sliding scale of income. Tax deductible donations welcome for services. Contact us at 770-461-0813 for more information.

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Meet Our Staff!
         ADMINISTRATION                                CARE
         Nancy Meaders
                                                       MANAGEMENT                                       Membership
         President & CEO                               Natalie Hynson
                                                       Care Manager                                     Our nominal annual membership
         Dan Gibbs                                                                                      fee helps Fayette Senior Services
         Director of Operations                        Iris Harris
                                                       Care Manager                                     (FSS), a non-profit 501(c)(3)
         Morgan Lanier                                                                                  organization, sustain its operations,
         Program Development                           Angie Hotard
         Coordinator                                   Care Administrator                               programs and services in order for
         Deana Wright                                                                                   us to maintain our beautiful facilities
         PTC Center Coordinator                        TRANSPORTATION                                   and continue to offer great programs
         Marilyn Walker                                                                                 and café services at a great value to
         Member Services PTC                           Jeff Wix                                         our members. For more information
                                                       Transportation Manager
         Paul Hives                                                                                     about FSS, please contact the
         Technology Development                        Adrianne Bellantoni                              center administrator.
                                                       Transportation Coordinator
         Lynne Leatherman                              Roger Grandt
         Finance Officer                                                                                Membership Dues: $30 for Fayette
                                                       Driver
         Amber Oliver                                                                                   County residents ($90/out-of-
         Center & Volunteer                            Jane Rode                                        county)*. Membership applications
         Coordinator                                   Driver
                                                                                                        must be made in person and are
                                                       Jan Perkins                                      available at the reception desk
         THE ULTIMATE                                  Driver
         CAFÉ                                                                                           in both FSS locations. We regret
                                                       Dennis Duke                                      that we cannot accept mail-in
         Bonnie Kanofsky                               Driver
                                                                                                        applications. Photo ID/Proof of
         Executive Chef                                Harold Gunnin Jr.                                residency required.
         Ashley Loggins                                Driver
         Executive Chef                                Cheryl Hembree                                   Volunteers are eligible for a FREE
         Pedro Cruz                                    Driver
                                                                                                        membership after 75 hours of
         Sous Chef                                     Terry Billingsley                                service per 12 months. Fayette
         Candice Bailey                                Driver
                                                                                                        Senior Services accepts VISA,
         Kitchen Manager                               Chris Parker                                     MASTERCARD and DISCOVER
         Maria Marin                                   Driver
                                                                                                        cards.
         Café Assistant                                Paula Byram
         Hunter Bailey                                 Driver                                           *No one is excluded for inability to
         Café Assistant                                Sabrina Bazydlo                                  pay. Complimentary memberships
         Callum Nichols                                Driver                                           can be arranged with a care
         Café Assistant                                Laurie Brasher                                   manager. Please call Iris Harris
         Carol Rowell                                  Driver                                           Care Manager, 770-461-0813 ext.
         Café Assistant                                Bob Corleto                                      116 for information or arrange for a
                                                       Driver                                           confidential meeting.
         MEALS ON WHEELS                               John Flebinger
                                                       Driver                                            As we create more opportunities to
         Natalie Hynson
         Meals On Wheels                               Wesley Richardson                                enrich the lives of older adults in the
         Coordinator                                   Driver                                           community, your rewards of being
         Arnold Powell                                 Phil King                                        a Fayette Senior Services Member
         Meals On Wheels                               Driver                                           grow as we do. Your membership will
         Ambassador
                                                       Alan Simmons                                     be honored at both our Fayetteville
         Rebecca Bardo                                 Drive                                            and Peachtree City locations.
         Meals On Wheels
         Ambassador
  Advertising Information. We appreciate the support from our advertisers, which helps defray the cost of printing our newsletter. For information about FSS
  advertising and other sponsorship opportunities, please contact Morgan Lanier at 770-461-0813 or mlanier@fayss.org. *The appearance of advertising
  in Fayette Senior Services, Inc. newsletter, website, classes, programs, or other promotional materials is neither a guarantee nor an endorsement by
  Fayette Senior Services, Inc. of the product, service, or company or the claims made for the product in such advertising.

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Membership Has                                                     The Fitness
  Its Rewards                                                          Center
  Just show your FSS membership card at                                  - Fayetteville -
  these retailers and receive discounts:                                 Monday-Friday
                                                                       7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
                                                            The fitness center is open to members for
  BLB Handyman Services                                     only $10 per month. Our fitness center is
  Ben Bosworth                                               a great place to get fit, enjoy friends &
  (678) 777-0871
                                                                    maintain a healthy lifestyle.
  Receive a 10% discount off services with a valid FSS
  membership card. Ben is a local fireman and the
  owner and operator of BLB Handyman Services, LLC.                The Ultimate
                                                                       Café
  Serving Fayette and Coweta county.

  TRINITY Services of
  Georgia, Inc                                                           - Fayetteville -
  Electrical contractor/Low-Voltage Contractor              Our dining services are for members only.
  Ben Miller                                                It’s one of the many benefits of member-
  (770) 402-0181                                             ship! Members may bring guests to the
  Helping to meet your residential, industrial and          café, but we ask that all guests sign in at
  commercial electrical needs. 10% off all parts involved          the front desk before dining.
  with service work with valid FSS membership card.
                                                                            Breakfast
  Tom’s Pest Control Co.                                              Monday through Friday
  (770) 487-9506                                                       8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
                                                              Hot breakfast item served every day
  Receive 10% off all services from Tom’s Pest Control        Enjoy a choice of continental breakfast
  Co. with a valid membership card.                                             items
                                                             (cereal, muffins, bagels, fruit, juice, milk).
  TCBY                                                             Pricing is á la carte, plus tax.
  532 Crosstown Drive in Peachtree City.                        Coffee and tea are complimentary.
  (770) 631-9803

  10% off your purchases when you show a valid FSS                             Lunch
  membership card.                                                    Monday through Friday
                                                                        11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Jolly Technologies                                        Choose from two chef-prepared hot entrees,
  (678) 653-5169                                            side dishes, soup du jour, small garden-fresh
                                                             salad, choice of desserts or fruit. Pricing is
  Receive $10 discount/hour (total: $65/hour) off           á la carte, plus tax. Beverages are included
  services for computer maintenance when you show a                    with any meal purchase
  valid FSS membership card.                                        (iced tea, coffee, and water).

  Visiting Guests
    We welcome visitors to our center, but ask all guests check in at the reception desk. This allows
  us to give our guests a tour, answer questions, and track the number of visitors to our center.
  Group Reservations: We welcome groups to visit our center for a tour and lunch, but to better
  serve you, please call 770-461-0813 in advance to set up with our staff! Guest is not a substitute
  for membership! If a member-eligible guest has more than two visits to our center, we ask they
  become a member to continue enjoying the center.

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Coming Soon...                                        Miriam’s Fitness Corner
                   February 2023                                          The Year of Yes!
 The Laugh Track Comedy Night                         January 2023. Can you believe we are here already? Time
 Fayetteville | Thursday, February 23                 and light seem to be moving at the same speed. The days
 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | $15                         and weeks feel accelerated. Are you making the most of
 A night of laughter awaits as we welcome a           them? Are you saying “yes” to yourself? I ask the question
 comedian live to FSS! Enjoy a delicious dinner and   because I understand how easy it is to place oneself on the
 take in this family friendly humor for some light-   back burner. Some of you have been doing that for far too
 hearted fun.                                         long. You have taken care of jobs and/or family most of your
                                                      lives and now it’s your turn to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
                    March 2023                        It’s time to say “yes” to yourself. This may mean saying no
 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration                        to others - which is okay. I’m not saying don’t ever help, but
 Peachtree City | Thursday, March 16                  what I am saying is be sure to prioritize your own needs
 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | $15                               first. Assertively, place more emphasis on self-care. Ensure
 Top of the morning to ya! Share some Irish Luck      the needed regular attention for mental, spiritual, emotional,
 at this St. Patrick’s Day event. It will leave all   social and physical health. These factors are critical to quality
 who don’t attend green with envy. Sponsored by       aging. Longevity rarely happens by chance. People who live
 Aberdeen Fine Properties and State Farm Agent        long, happy, quality filled lives take great care of themselves,
 Mark Gray.                                           whether consciously or unconsciously. Instead of isolating,
                                                      they socialize often. Physical activity is intentional and
                    April 2023                        regular. Checkups and healthy food choices are top priority.
 Sounds of Spring                                     Expressions of gratitude are made and shown daily. Those
 Fayetteville | Thursday, April 27                    are all habits that fuel and feed the soul for the long haul. Are
 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | $15                         we on top of our self-care checklist? If not, I challenge you
 Enjoy the beautiful weather and a private concert    to create one. List at least 1 thing per week you plan to do
 performed by The Southern Crescent Chorale.          for yourself. For example, get dressed up and meet a friend
 This event will be held outside, so bring your       for a meal. Perhaps you’re overdue for a massage. Did you
                                                      know that FSS members receive killer discounted rates for
 chairs! Sponsored by State Farm Agent Mark Gray      massage therapy? Or, maybe you’d like to treat yourself
                                                      to a well deserved pedicure. Whatever it is, just say “yes”
    *All events are subject to change in date/time    to yourself and make it happen. The body is a temple and
             Stay tuned for more details!             should be honored as such. We only get one. Be kind to it!

Need Directions?
How to get from FSS Fayetteville to FSS Peachtree City.
                                                                                    1. Head west on Center
                                                                                    Drive towards GA-85/
                                                                                    Glynn Street S.

                                                                                    3. Continue Straight onto
                                                                                    Melear Way.

                                                                                    3. Turn Right onto GA-85/
                                                                                    Glynn Street S.

                                                                                    4. Turn left onto GA-54
                                                                                    S/E Lanier Ave.

                                                                                    5. Turn left onto S.
                                                                                    Peachtree Parkway

                                                                                    6. Turn right onto
                                                                                    McIntosh Trail

                                                                                    Destination will be on the left

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‘Bet’ on yourself in the new year!
   Are you up for the challenge? This program includes:
         • 2 official weigh-ins
         • FSS fitness center membership for the duration of the program
         • Weekly fitness plan created by Miriam
         • Accountability partner to encourage each other throughout
         • Fitness and weight log
         • Assigned daily calorie budget for guidance
         •Weekly support programs - take advantage of a variety of health
           and wellness programs FSS offers regularly
         • End of program prize ceremony
         • Opportunity to win back cash based on weight loss
         • Grand prize will be awarded to those with the largest percentage
           of weight lost and the most inches lost

   Start date: Tuesday, January 3rd | 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
         • Initial weigh in and program details
         • Gym orientation for group participants who have not taken it before

   End date: Tuesday, February 7th| 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
                           This program is $35 and is member exclusive.

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Dear Volunteer, You Make a Difference!
 Luck of the Draw                                                                 Written By: Deana Wright
                                                           This was her first job after graduating college,
                                                           and her responsibilities included recruiting future
                                                           students from all the high schools on Long Island.
                                                           She called North Port, New York her home for
                                                           four years before returning to Montgomery to
                                                           resume her post graduate studies at Auburn
                                                           University’s Montgomery campus. At that time,
                                                           she took a job at a publishing company as an
                                                           editor of a cookbook. Later, Trish decided to get
                                                           her realtor’s license. That decision led Trish to
                                                           a career as a Real Estate Broker for thirteen
                                                           years. It was at that point, Trish decided once
                                                           again to take her career in a different direction.
                                                           Her next move was to go from Real Estate Agent
                                                           to Travel Agent. Through this career change she
                                                           enjoyed helping others realize their travel dreams
                                                           all the while indulging in a few of her own. Of all
                                                           the amazing places she has been to, Trish will
                                                           tell you Budapest is the most beautiful city she
                                                           has ever visited. To this day her love for travel
         It was a twist of fate that brought to us         has not diminished one bit. In fact, this spring
  our Peachtree City front desk volunteer, Trish           she’s looking forward to adding another travel
  Gorland. Trish was originally mistaken for               adventure to her memory book.
  someone else who had inquired about becoming
  a volunteer. When she was contacted by the                       Trish has been married for 28 years to
  volunteer coordinator she hadn’t yet considered          her husband Ron. They married after a four year
  volunteering but decided on the spur of the              courtship and are the parents of one daughter.
  moment to take a chance and try it out. We’re so         Not long after their daughter, Sky, was born they
  glad she took the opportunity to be an important         moved to Miami and Trish retired to become a
  part of what makes FSS tick! It’s been great to          full-time mom. She and her family relocated to
  have such a helpful, light-hearted, professional         Peachtree City about six years ago and have
  woman such as Trish at our front desk. She               called it home since. It was around that time Trish
  greets everyone with kindness and is so helpful          discovered Fayette Senior Services.
  and friendly to all.
                                                                  One of the reasons volunteering appealed
         Trish is originally from Montgomery,              to Trish when she was presented with the
  Alabama, and while she was growing up her                opportunity was the desire for more social
  parents were the owners of a small business.             interaction. She finds great fulfillment seeing
  Her mother was the bookkeeper while her father           members come in, interacting with others while
  oversaw the business. Trish grew up with one             learning something new or just having fun. She
  older sister and one younger brother. As children,       can’t help but notice members always seem
  Trish and her siblings loved going to the beach          to leave feeling better than when they arrived.
  and fishing with their father. Trish will tell you her   Trish would tell anyone interested in volunteering
  wanderlust began at an early age. As a small             to “always remember what a positive impact
  child she would put on her red coat, sit by the          you can have on another person’s day. Never
  front door and wait for her grandfather to come          underestimate the value of a smile and a kind
  and take her for a drive. This was one of the            word.” Trish’s sunny personality has been evident
  things in her childhood that sparked her life-long       to all who come in contact with her and it is a
  love of travel!                                          pleasure to have her as one of our valued team
                                                           of volunteers.
        Trish attended Auburn University and then
  moved to North Carolina to attend Belmont Abbey                                                 2023
  College. After graduation she moved to New                                                    Volunteer
  York and began working as a college recruiter.                                                 Sponsor
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From Our Kitchen To Yours
 Stuffed Pepper Soup
  Enjoy this delicious recipe to try at home from the kitchen of the Fayette Senior Services’ family!

                                                 Ingredients
                                                    •   1 pound ground beef
                                                    •   1 small onion, diced
                                                    •   1 medium bell pepper, diced
                                                    •   1 medium red pepper, diced
                                                    •   1 (29 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
                                                    •   1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
                                                    •   1 (32 oz) box chicken stock
                                                    •   2 cups more of chicken stock
                                                    •   1 cup white rice
                                                    •   Salt and pepper to taste

                                                 Directions
                                                    •   In a large stock pot, brown ground beef
                                                    •   Add diced onions and peppers and cook
                                                        until the onions are translucent, not letting
                                                        it brown
                                                    •   Add in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth,
                                                        rice and salt and pepper (to taste)
                                                    •   Cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes until
                                                        the rice is cooked and peppers are tender

   Photo by Marco Verch via Flickr
                                                                    Enjoy
     Join us in the Ultimate Cafe in
              Fayetteville!
                 Breakfast:
   Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
      Hot breakfast item served each day
       (a la carte pricing plus tax)

                      Lunch:
             Monday through Friday
               11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
           (a la carte pricing plus tax)

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MEMBERS CAN ENJOY FREE ACTIVITIES EVERY DAY.
       As a member, there are many membership benefits available to you, including a variety of FREE
     activities…every day! Not big on classes or group activities? No problem! Many members enjoy the use
     of both Fayetteville and Peachtree City locations to relax, read a book, meet friends, or just grab a cup
     of coffee. In addition, we always have a schedule of free programs on the calendar (see our monthly
     events section). It pays to be a member!

     IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO FITNESS STUDENTS
       Some fitness classes are free to center members while some have a fee. We also have a fitness center
     housing many workout machines and equipment, however, an orientation must be done prior to start-
     ing. *Please check with your doctor before starting any new fitness program. “We Card!” Please help us
     preserve your member benefits…be prepared to show your member ID card when asked. Thank you.

                                 Free in Fayetteville
     Mondays                            Wednesdays                         Fridays
     Sit and Get Fit:                   Sit and Get Fit:                   Sit and Get Fit:
     10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.              10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.              10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
     Canasta:                           Canasta:                           Pinochle:
     8 a.m. to 12 p.m.                  8 a.m. to 12 p.m.                  8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
     Regular and Hand & Foot            Blood Pressure Check:              Canasta:
     Advanced Bridge:                   10 a.m. to 11 a.m.                 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
     2nd Monday of month                Rummikub:                          Mexican Train
     10 a.m. to 3 p.m.                  12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.            Dominoes:
     Mexican Train                      Modern Mahjong:                    12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
     Dominoes:                          1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.                Scrabble:
     12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.                                                  12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
     Sit and Stitch:                                                       Bid Whist:
     1 p.m. to 4 p.m.                   Thursdays                          1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
     Monday Bridge:
     1 p.m. to 4 p.m.                   Canasta:
     Chess Club:                        8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
     1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.                Uno:
     Bid Whist:                         10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
     1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.                Blood Pressure Check:                Calling all
                                        10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
                                        Sit and Stitch:
                                                                            pool sharks!
     Tuesdays                           1 p.m. to 4 p.m.                        Practice your skills
                                                                               and have fun playing
                                        Bunco:
     Uno:                                                                 billiards. Join this fun group
                                        1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.               of friends who have made
     10 a.m. to 12 p.m.                                                   the pool room their second
     Scrabble:                                                            home! Enjoy some friendly
     12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.                                                 competition and banter any
     Tuesday Bridge Club:                                                 day of the week during our
     1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.                                                    regular business hours.
     Phase 10:
                                                                           Men & women welcome!
     1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Free in Peachtree City
        The Gathering Place location in Peachtree City has a room located in the building right next door
     to it. Some classes are held in that room throughout the week. Please call 770-461-0813 to check or
                       stop by the front desk and we will point you in the right direction.

  Mondays                                  Wednesdays                                   Thursdays
  Morning Stretch:                         Morning Stretch:                             Intermediate Social
  9 a.m. to 10 a.m.                        9 a.m. to 10 a.m.                            Bridge Free Play:
  Blood Pressure Checks:                   Marathon Bridge:                             11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.                  2nd Wednesday of month
  Intermediate Social                      10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Bridge Free Play:
  12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
                                           Social Duplicate Bridge:
                                           1st, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday
                                                                                        Fridays
  Canasta:                                 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.                            Morning Stretch:
  12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.                                                                  9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
                                                                                        Mahjong:
                                                                                        12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
                                                                                        Canasta:
  Tuesdays                                                                              1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
                                                                                        Game Day:
  Happy 2Soms:                                                                          1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  3rd Tuesday of month
  2 p.m. to 4 p.m.                                   Turn the
  This group meets monthly                            Pages!
  to play bingo.
                                               Check out the collection of
                                               books and magazines from
                                               all genre. Available for pick
                                                up at both our Peachtree
                                                City and Fayetteville loca-
                                              tions! Have some you aren’t
                                              using? We are currently ac-
                                                 cepting book donations.

  Members enjoying an evening out at our Dinner Theater        Gingerbread House Making in Peachtree City before the holidays

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Rules, Regulations & Cancellation Policies
    Register early! Many of our classes are extremely popular and fill up quickly! All classes have a
    class-size limit that varies with each class. All classes – free or fee-based – require registration
    unless otherwise noted. Any applicable fees must be paid at the time of registration, or you
    are not considered registered for the class.

    REGISTRATION: Please stop by the Fayetteville or Peachtree City location or call the Center
    receptionist to register for classes. All fees are payable in advance – cash, check, or credit
    card.

    CANCELLATIONS: Fayette Senior Services reserves the right to cancel any class due to
    insufficient registration or at the instructor’s request. If cancellation is necessary, anyone
    already registered will be notified and receive a full credit to their account. Please note that
    some classes have specific registration deadlines.

    WAITING LIST: All classes, activities, trips, and special events are offered on a first-come,
    first-served basis. If a class or activity is full, you may be placed on a waiting list.

    REFUNDS: Refunds will be issued if registration is cancelled by the participant up to 5 working
    days prior to the start date. Any event costs incurred will be deducted from the requested
    refund in addition to a 10% administration fee. No refunds awarded after that deadline.
    Refunds will be issued in the form of an FSS credit towards future program registration or
    membership dues.

    CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Participants must be mobile as well
    as physically, mentally, and medically able to participate without disruption in any class or
    activity. Fayette Senior Services reserves the right to evaluate participants to determine an
    individual’s participation ability. Some classes require a medical release and/or a fitness
    readiness questionnaire.

    Our wonderful volunteer performing weekly Blood Pressure checks   A little competition during a game of dominoes for the STARs

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Special Events

                                     Photo by Timo Newton-Syms via Flickr

     A ‘Bet’ter Weigh                AARP Smart                             A Taste of Italy
                                     Driver Course
     FAYETTEVILLE                                                           FAYETTEVILLE
     Tuesday, January 3 –            PEACHTREE CITY                         Thursday, January 26
     Tuesday, February 7             Thursday, January 12                   4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
     11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.           9 a.m. to 4 p.m.                       $10
     $35                             $20 | AARP Members                     Members and non-
     Member exclusive                $25 | Non AARP Members                 members
     Pre-registration required       FSS Member exclusive                   Pre-registration required
                                     Pre-registration required
     Who is down for a little                                               Clink your glasses together
     healthy competition? Take       The AARP Smart Driver’s                for a cheers worthy event.
     part in the newest weight       Course is a refresher                  Enjoy a trip around the
     loss craze by betting on        course for adult drivers,              world to Italy during this
     yourself. Take one month        which has helped millions              evening with great friends.
     to lose weight and have         of drivers remain safe on              Savor refreshing Italian
     a chance to win a cash          today’s roads. Tune up                 taste with themed hor
     prize. It’s that time of year   your driving skills and                d’ouevres and groove to
     again, we’ve all made our       update your knowledge.                 the music by DJ Stacia.
     New Year’s resolutions and      Most auto insurance                    The kitchen crew will have
     are ready to bite the bullet    companies provide a multi-             a wonderful Italian themed
     and start working out and       year discount to graduates             spread to go along with
     eating healthy…again.           as well.                               the perfect blend of music
     This month-long challenge                                              and good company. This
     will give you the tools and                                            event is sponsored by State
     knowledge necessary                                                    Farm Agent Mark Gray and
     to keep your promise to                                                Walmart Health.
     yourself throughout the
     year! Win back money and
     prizes based on your weight
     and inches lost! See front
     desk for more details.

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January Program Schedule
                                        time to work on a personal     Get Trinket With It:
                Needlework              project with others. Must
                                        provide your own sewing
                                                                       Trinket Dish
                                        machine.                       FAYETTEVILLE
       Crochet                                                         Friday, January 27
                                        Quilting:                      1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
       FAYETTEVILLE                     With a Purpose                 $10 | Includes materials
       Pre-registration required                                       Pre-registration required
       Instructor: Nancy Crow           FAYETTEVILLE                   Instructor: Carrie Bittinger
                                        Wednesday, January 25
       Crochet classes will be back     9 a.m. to 3 p.m.               Need a place to store your
       in March! Contact Nancy at       $15 | Materials not included   jewelry, keys or other little
       icrochet2@bellsouth.net with     Pre-registration required      knickknacks you have around
       questions.                       Instructor: Darlene Hubble     the house? Join Carrie and
                                                                       learn how to make a trinket
       Quilting:                        Inspire yourself by creating   dish using pressed flowers
       Quilt Challenge                  a quilt for charity, family    and clay! Leave with a dish
                                        or even yourself. This will    worthy of your finest jewelry!
       FAYETTEVILLE                     develop a positive frame of
       Wednesday, January 4             mind for a great time spent
       9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
       $15 | Materials not included
                                        quilting. This class is not
                                        instruction based, just free
                                                                                      Dance
       Pre-registration required        time to work on a personal
       Instructor: Darlene Hubble       project with others. Must      Peachtree City
                                        provide your own sewing        Beginner I Line Dance
       To start off a new year, set     machine.
       goals and challenge yourself                                    PEACHTREE CITY
       to start a new quilt. Bring
       your supplies and get started.
                                               Creative Pursuits       Tuesday
                                                                       11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
       This class is not instruction                                   $15 | Month
       based, just free time to work                                   Instructor: Stella Joshua
       on a personal project with       Painting Workshop
       others. Must provide your                                       For those who are new to line
       own sewing machine.              PEACHTREE CITY                 dance. Learn the basic dance
                                        Tuesday, January 17            steps, dance terminology,
       Quilting:                        10 a.m. to 12 p.m.             and some of the popular
       UFO                              $35 | Includes materials       party, reunion, and reception
                                        Pre-registration required      dances.
       FAYETTEVILLE                     Instructor: Kathy Brewer
       Wednesday, January 11                                           Peachtree City
       9 a.m. to 3 p.m.                 Paint a picture by following   Beginner II Line Dance
       $15 | Materials not included     along step-by-step with
       Pre-registration required        the instructor – you’ll be     PEACHTREE CITY
       Instructor: Darlene Hubble       surprised by what you’re       Tuesday
                                        capable of! See the front      12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
       Search your quilt area and       desk for a sample picture.     $15 | Month
       grab your oldest UFO to get      This month, paint a calming    Instructor: Stella Joshua
       it finished. This class is not   winter beach scene.
       instruction based, just free                                    For those who have had at

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least six months of Beginner   FAYETTEVILLE                     your pain and is happy to
      I Line Dance. This class       Fridays                          reciprocate! Join for a fun
      develops more complex          10 a.m. to 12 p.m.               and different mix of effective,
      dances, steps, and turns.      FREE                             yet easy-to-follow exercises
                                     Members exclusive                that will strengthen your body
      Beginner Line Dance            Pre-registration required        and enhance your mood.
                                                                      Bring a mat.
      FAYETTEVILLE                   Enjoy a morning of dancing
      Tuesday                        during this self-led group.      Chair Yoga
      12 p.m. to 1 p.m.              Gather together to move
      $15 | Month                    to the music. This is just       PEACHTREE CITY
      Instructor: Eddie Huffman      a casual dance and not           Tuesday
      Keep those line dancing        instruction based. No            10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
      moves sharp! This class        teacher will be present, just    $25 | Month
      is designed for those who      members who love dancing!        Instructor: Kathryn Martin
      have at least six months
      experience in dancing.         Line Dance                       A great yoga workout that
      Dancing is the best activity   Step Workshop                    incorporates gentle stretches
      to keep your mind sharp and                                     and builds awareness
      focused. Take the quarterly    FAYETTEVILLE                     through breathing exercises
      step workshop too in order     Monday, January 23               and meditation as well as
      to enhance your experience,    10 a.m. to 12 p.m.               movement with emphasis
      learn proper dance steps       $10                              on your body that many
      and line dance etiquette.      Instructor: Eddie Huffman        traditional floor yoga poses
                                                                      focus on.
      Improver Line Dance            This workshop will teach
                                     beginner dance steps in          Yoga: Fayetteville
      FAYETTEVILLE                   an iterative progressive
      Tuesday                        method. Learn and practice       FAYETTEVILLE
      11 a.m. to 12 p.m.             to short music segments          Friday
      $15 | Month                    while concentrating on           8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
      Instructor: Eddie Huffman      steps and their names,           $20 | Month
                                     not dances. Build dance          Instructor: T. Michael
      Keep advancing and             knowledge and muscle
      become a line dance expert     memory for greater               A form of mind-body exercise
      in no time. For those who      confidence in your line          that combines standing,
      have had at least 12 months    dance classes.                   sitting, and balancing
      of Beginner Line Dancing.                                       postures to bring strength,
      When you reach the                                              flexibility, and calm.
      Improver level, you are on
      your way to learn a myriad
                                                 Fitness              Yoga: Fayetteville
      of new and fun challenging                                      Zoom Live Session
      dances. Remember line          Cardio, Core & More
      dancing is excellent for                                        Via Zoom from your home
      mind, body and social          PEACHTREE CITY                   Friday
      networking. Reach out          Thursday                         8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
      and connect to workshops,      12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.            $20 | Month
      seminars, and open dance       $10 | Month                      Instructor: T. Michael
      parties in order to reach      Instructor: Miriam Jones
      your maximum capacity.                                          This will feature the Yoga
                                     If early morning workouts        class live via Zoom so you
      Free Moves                     aren’t your thing, this is the   can participate in the same
      Line Dance                     class for you! Miriam feels      great class in your home.
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Yoga: Peachtree City            safely challenged as no                            FAYETTEVILLE
                                      workout is ever the same.                          Tuesday and Thursday
      PEACHTREE CITY                  Yo u ’ l l g a i n e n e r g y a n d               9:40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
      Thursday                        friendships. Each Thursday                         $20 | Month
      9 a.m. to 10 a.m.               workout includes floor                             Instructor: Miriam Jones
      $20 | Month                     work so bring a mat that
      Instructor: Renee Morris        day. Modifications always                          This total body workout will
                                      provided.                                          leave you feeling stronger
      A form of mind-body                                                                and more energized. Start
      exercise that combines          Intermediate                                       your morning off twice a week
      standing, sitting, and          I Aerobics                                         with Miriam as she provides
      balancing postures to bring                                                        a great session intended to
      strength, flexibility, and      FAYETTEVILLE                                       get you moving and feeling
      calm.                           Tuesday and Thursday                               better throughout each week.
                                      8:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.                             Each workout is designed to
      Tai Chi Club                    $20 | Month                                        improve endurance, strength,
                                      Instructor: Miriam Jones                           f l e x i b i l i t y, c o o r d i n a t i o n ,
      FAYETTEVILLE                                                                       core, and brain function.
      Tuesday                         Whether you’re a fitness                           Modifications always
      2 p.m. to 4 p.m.                enthusiast or dread the idea                       provided.
      Thursday (no 3rd Thursday)      of exercise, this is the class
      10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.           for you. Take the routine                          Stretch for Movement
      FREE                            out of fitness. These total
      No pre-registration required    body workouts are never                            FAYETTEVILLE
                                      the same and will have you                         Wednesday
      This self-lead group meets to   feeling stronger and more                          9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
      practice their form together.   energized. Each workout                            $10 | Month
      This is not instruction         is designed to improve                             Instructor: Miriam Jones
      based and previous Tai Chi      endurance, strength,
      experience is needed. Tai       f l e x i b i l i t y, c o o r d i n a t i o n ,   A series of simple and easy
      Chi provides a safe, gradual    core, and brain function.                          to follow stretch combinations
      way to improve flexibility,     Modifications always                               to improve your balance,
      increase circulation, reduce    provided.                                          coordination, and range of
      stress, strengthen bones,                                                          motion.
      lower blood pressure, and       Intermediate
      increase overall fitness.       I Aerobics:                                        Stretch for Movement:
                                      Zoom Live Session                                  Zoom Live Session
      Power Aerobics
                                      Via Zoom from your home                            Via Zoom from your home
      FAYETTEVILLE                    Tuesday and Thursday                               Wednesday
      Tuesday and Thursday            8:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.                             9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
      7:40 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.          $20 | Month per class                              $10 | Month
      $20 | Month                     Instructor: Miriam Jones                           Instructor: Miriam Jones
      Instructor: Miriam Jones
                                      This will feature the                              This will feature the Stretch
      These super fun, up-tempo       Intermediate I Aerobics                            for Movement class live via
      total body workout sessions     class live via Zoom so you                         Zoom so you can participate
      are designed to strengthen      can participate in the same                        in the same great class in
      your muscles and core while     great class in your home.                          your home.
      simultaneously improving
      balance, coordination, and      Intermediate II                                    Stretch for Movement
      flexibility. Prepare to be      Aerobics                                           Pre-recorded Sessions

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FAYETTEVILLE                     Personal Training
    Monday
    9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
    $10 | Month
                                     FAYETTEVILLE                                        Special Interest
                                     Scheduled by request only
    Instructor: Miriam Jones         $50 | Session (1 hour)
                                     Instructor: Miriam Jones and            Garden Club
    Grab an extra day of this        T Michael
    great stretch class. We’ll                                               FAYETTEVILLE
    feature one of Miriam’s          If you are searching for a              Will return in February
    previously recorded stretch      more structured setting to              9:30 a.m.
    for movement sessions            get the most of your workout,           Members and non-members
    on our projector screen. A       this one-on-one training                No pre-registration required
    series of simple and easy to     is for you! Learn methods
    follow stretch combinations      to working out specifically             If you have a green thumb and
    to improve your balance,         designed to help you reach              love to garden and volunteer,
    coordination, and range of       your goals. Access to fitness           join the garden club! Learn
    motion.                          center during session. Call             about ongoing projects and
                                     Miriam at 404-644-6598 to               ways you can get involved.
    Walking Group:                   set up session.                         The garden club will return for
    Fayetteville                                                             meetings in February. If you’d
                                                                             like to join the team, reach out
    FAYETTEVILLE                                                             to us at info@fayss.org.
    Wednesday
    2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
    FREE
    No pre-registration required       The Center Box Office
    Meet inside the FSS lobby          Member exclusive | Pre-registration required
    to increase your success by
    walking with a partner(s).         PEACHTREE CITY
    150 minutes per week of            Thursday, January 12 | 1 p.m.
                                       Top Gun (1986) | PG
    cardiovascular activity
    promotes heart health and          Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer. Tom Cruise stars as
                                       a hotshot flyboy who struggles to control himself, take responsibility
    lowers the risk of many other      and juggle a steamy love affair all while competing at the U.S. Navy’s
                                       fighter-weapons school, better known as Top Gun.
    ailments. Improve physical
    fitness with a dose of cardio.     PEACHTREE CITY
                                       Thursday, January 26 | 1 p.m.
    Self-led group.                    Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | PG-13
                                       FAYETTEVILLE
    Walking Group:                     Friday, January 27 | 1 p.m.
    Peachtree City                     Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | PG-13
                                       Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly. After thirty years,
                                       Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must
    PEACHTREE CITY                     confront ghosts of his past when he leads Top Gun’s elite graduates
    Thursday                           on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen
                                       to fly it.
    10 a.m.
    FREE
    No pre-registration required       Movie sponsored by:

    Meet at the Gathering Place
    to check in and then take
    advantage of the paths
    around the center to add
    social interaction with a dose
    of cardio. Self-led group.
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Ring in the                      Get to Know Fayette                      11:30 a.m.
      New Year                         Senior Services                          FREE
                                                                                Member exclusive
      PEACHTREE CITY                   PEACHTREE CITY                           Pre-registration required
      Monday, January 2                Wednesday, January 4
      1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.           1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.                   Meet at a local restaurant
      FREE                             FREE                                     for an afternoon with friends!
      Members and non-members          Members and non-members                  FSS will make reservations
      Pre-registration required        Pre-registration required                and everyone will meet there
                                                                                to enjoy time with others.
      Ring in the New Year with        Learn more about the                     Must be registered to attend
      celebrations from around         programs, opportunities                  due to reservation numbers.
      the globe! Jim Scott takes       to get involved and social               This month, lunch will be at
      us around the world as he        s e r v i c e s o ff e r e d b y o u r   Pascal’s Bistro in Peachtree
      dives into the many traditions   organization and how to                  City.
      that cultures and countries      take advantage of them
      host to bring in the new year.   when needed. We are here                 The Travel
      Watch the skies light up as      to help you age well and live            Bug: Cruises
      you learn about some of the      well!
      most festive celebrations                                                 PEACHTREE CITY
      near and far.                    A Form of                                Thursday, January 5
                                       Engagement                               1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
      A Recipe                                                                  FREE
      for Retirement                   FAYETTEVILLE                             Members and non-members
                                       Thursday, January 4                      Pre-registration required
      FAYETTEVILLE                     1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
      Monday, January 2                FREE                                     The travel bug has bitten,
      1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.           Members and non-members                  and if it hasn’t yet, it will after
      FREE                             Pre-registration required                you hear from travel agent
      Members and non-members                                                   Amy Metzger with Travel
      Pre-registration required        Staying engaged throughout               Edge! Set sail with the latest
                                       our lives is an essential                and greatest in cruising!
      So, what are the ingredients     element to healthy aging.                Ocean, River and Expedition
      in a recipe for retirement       Especially as we transition              style cruises; the possibilities
      that will result in a healthy    out of work and family                   are endless! With restrictions
      and wholesome life after         focus and into a retirement              lifting, now is the time to
      working? Retirement              and self-focus. Finding                  get awesome packages on
      Coach Denny Danylchak            purpose and staying active               cruises with both air and land
      shares some of the basic         and engaged can relieve                  options. Step aboard as we
      components and explores          stress and improve health.               take on the waters of the
      what to do after your routine    Natasha Thompson with                    world!
      is gone, relationships and       Lincoln Heritage shares tips
      responsibilities change,         for staying active, avoiding             Volunteer
      and people think you have        isolation and keeping                    Open House
      nothing to do! From ideas        connected. These fun and
      on travel, volunteering,         useful ideas will be some                FAYETTEVILLE
      finding new hobbies, and         for the books!                           Tuesday, January 10
      discovering a new way of                                                  2 p.m.
      living, you’ll get ideas to      What’s for Lunch?                        Members and non-members
      keep you busy for your next                                               No pre-registration required
      phase of life.                   PEACHTREE CITY
                                       Thursday, January 5                      If you are an FSS volunteer
                                                                                or are interested in
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becoming one, join us           work on what seemed                  Department works diligently
      for our monthly meeting!        like just another day, he            to safely handle drugs in
      Enjoy refreshments, meet        never imagined he’d leave            Fayette County, including both
      with other volunteers,          sh or tly after in fear for          safe prescription drug use
      learn about upcoming            his and millions of others           and fighting illegal drug use.
      events, current volunteer       lives. Anthony worked                Officer Scott Israel debriefs us
      opportunities, and get          at JP Morgan, just a few             on drug trends in Fayetteville
      center news and updates.        blocks away from the                 and shares tips on proper
                                      World Trade Center, when             drug disposal of unused or old
      The Wonderful                   a plane crashed into them.           medications, drug safety, and
      World of Disney                 He’ll share his story, the           drug identification.
                                      accounts of others, and
      PEACHTREE CITY                  many pictures he and                 Dementia Caregiver
      Tuesday, January 10             colleagues took themselves           Support Group
      2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.          that dreaded day.
      FREE                                                                 PEACHTREE CITY
      Members and non-members         A Novel Idea                         Thursday, January 19
      Pre-registration required       Book Club                            1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
                                                                           FREE
      Bring out the magic as you      PEACHTREE CITY                       Members and non-members
      revel in the history of The     Tuesday, January 17                  No pre-registration required
      Wonderful World of Disney!      1:45 p.m.
      Disney enthusiast Judah         FREE                                 For more information, contact
      Sworney with Mediclarity        Member exclusive                     Lynnette Dunn at 770-506-
      brings out the magic of         No pre-registration required         1538 or by email at lynnette.
      Disney. Take a trip back in                                          dunn@piedmont.org.
      time to the 1960s as Walt       January book: Lessons
      Disney’s dreams of bringing     in Chemistry by Bonnie               The Grape Escape
      magic to everyday life grew     Garmus. February book:
      into one of the most exciting   The Art of Hearing                   PEACHTREE CITY
      and special places there        Heartbeats by Jan-                   Thursday, January 19
      is today. Hear how it has       P h i l i p p S e n d k e r. F o r   2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
      grown over the years and        more information, please             $20
      the impact it has had on        contact Meghan Caton at              Member exclusive
      many people.                    megcaton@gmail.com.                  Pre-registration required

      Never Forget:                   The Low Down                         Wine connoisseur Eric Trout,
      A Personal                      on Drugs                             will be on hand to pass along
      Perspective                                                          all his expertise about wines.
                                      FAYETTEVILLE                         Join in the fun for a monthly
      FAYETTEVILLE                    Wednesday, January 18                educational program related
      Thursday, January 12            1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.               to different wines, regions,
      1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.          FREE                                 countries, and more. Get
      FREE                            Members and non-                     information on the monthly
      Members and non-members         members                              choice and become a wine
      Pre-registration required       Pre-registration required            expert in no time. This month,
                                                                           learn about Argentinian wines.
      Hear the heart wrenching        When we hear the term
      first-hand story of FSS         drugs, we often associate            Birds of Georgia
      member Anthony Evans’           it with a negative
      experience from the terrorist   connotation, but that                FAYETTEVILLE
      attacks on September            is not always the case!              Thursday, January 19
      11, 2001. As he went into       The Fayetteville Police              1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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FREE                             In 1961, President John          (305 Beauregard Blvd,
       Members and non-members          F. K e n n e d y b e g a n a n   Fayetteville). Learn about
                                        expansion of the U.S. space      this latest endeavor of the
       Bird watching is a favorite      program and committed            Southern Conservation
       activity among many              to the ambitious goal of         Trust. Explore the teaching
       nature enthusiasts. Melissa      landing a man on the             spaces, native wildlife
       Paduani with Georgia             moon. And amazingly, we          ambassadors that call it
       Audubon spreads our              did it! Join Historian Robert    home, pollinator garden and
       wings to discover how to         Jones as he blasts off with      barnyard area and animals.
       identify some of Georgia’s       an overview of our space         Hear more about the historic
       most common birds! Learn         program. Learn about the         home that the nature center
       to recognize some of the         “big three” NASA programs        operates out of and the
       most common local species        and discuss what made it         family that has resided there
       by their field marks and         all possible. Robert will be     since the late 1800s. Please
       unique songs. Explore bird       joining us via Zoom.             park at the Fayette County
       topography and learn how to                                       Library and take the very
       use free bird ID applications    1-on-1 Medicare                  short trail from the back of
       when you’re out and about.       Consultations                    the parking lot (in the tree
       Melissa will be joining us via                                    line) to the nature center.
       Zoom.                            PEACHTREE CITY
                                        Monday, January 23               100 Years Young
       Cornhole                         10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
                                        FREE                             PEACHTREE CITY
       PEACHTREE CITY                   Members exclusive                Monday, January 23
       Friday, January 20               Pre-registration required        1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
       11 a.m. to 12 p.m.                                                FREE
       FREE                             A representative with            Members and non-members
       Member exclusive                 Georgia Cares will meet          Pre-registration required
                                        one-on-one with Medicare
       Bring out your competitive       beneficiaries and their          Live life to the fullest!
       side or just join for a little   families. Georgia Cares is       With the increase in life
       fun and socialization,           a State Health Insurance         expectancy on the rise, it’s
       either way you’ll have a         Assistance program that          not unheard of to live to
       blast! Competitive league        provides free, non-biased        be 100. There are many
       cornhole champion Denny          information about Medicare.      factors that can affect goals
       Danylchak shares his love                                         of having a long, fulfilled
       for the game and brings          Back to Nature:                  and meaningful life. Lucy
       it to us at Fayette Senior       SCT Center Tour                  Wille, RN with Live Oak
       Services. Enjoy times with                                        Caregivers, discusses the
       friends while sharpening         NATURE CENTER                    influences that increase
       your skills and mastering        Monday, January 23               one’s chances of reaching
       the game of cornhole during      1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.           that 100-year mark. From
       these monthly cornhole           FREE                             biological and hereditary
       games!                           Members exclusive                means to lifestyle choices,
                                        Pre-registration required        discover what plays into
       Blast Off                                                         your longevity and ways
                                        Join Charlee Glenn,              you can increase it through
       FAYETTEVILLE                     Environmental Education          healthy lifestyle choices.
       Friday, January 20               Coordinator with the
       1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.           Southern Conservation            Perfectly Imperfect
       FREE                             Trust, during a visit to the
       Members and non-members          new Fayette Environmental        FAYETTEVILLE
       Pre-registration required        Education Center                 Tuesday, January 24
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1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.           genealogy research.             Muh, Piedmont Fayette’s
      FREE                                                             Manager of Community
      Members and non-members          Stuck On You Nail               Relations to learn how the
      Pre-registration required        Pampering                       hospital fared during the
                                                                       pandemic, the growth and
      Maureen Sweatman,                FAYETTEVILLE                    expansions on the horizon,
      Founder and Chief Joy            Wednesday, January 25           and why the Piedmont
      Officer of Joyful Living         10 a.m. to 12 p.m.              Healthcare system is
      Coaching, will lead a            $15                             beneficial to the community.
      conversation on the role         Member exclusive                In addition, Patient
      fear and self-sabotage play      Pre-registration required       Experience representatives
      in keeping you caged in a                                        will take questions you
      cycle of trying and failing to   Enjoy a morning of              may have about navigating
      be perfect. Gain confidence      pampering as Christina          hospital stays or campus
      in building strategies to        Zepeda joins us to spruce       appointments. This program
      manage those fears and           up our nails! Choose from       is part of the 2023 Piedmont
      explore how choosing joy         a variety of colors and         Wellness Series.
      can teach you to embrace         sit back and relax as she
      being perfectly imperfect.       uses these unique Color         P“age” Turners
      You will identify strategies     Street Nail strips. These       Book Club
      to use the next time you         nail polish strips are 100%
      find yourself tempted to fall    nail polish that are created    FAYETTEVILLE
      for the trap of perfection.      as stickers meant to fit your   Thursday, January 26
      Maureen will be joining us       exact nail shape and mimic      1:30 p.m.
      via Zoom.                        the appearance of salon-        FREE
                                       quality manicure without        Member exclusive
      Whatcha Made Of                  the actual painting of your     No pre-registration required
                                       nails. They are mess free
      PEACHTREE CITY                   and long lasting, offering      January book: Tuesdays
      Tuesday, January 24              a great alternative to your     with Morrie by Mitch Albom.
      2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.           typical polish!                 February book: The Four
      FREE                                                             Winds by Kristin Hannah.
      Members and non-members          Hometown Hospital               For more information,
      Pre-registration required                                        contact Heidi Williams at
                                       PEACHTREE CITY                  jmwhome8332@gmail.com.
      It’s no secret that we are       Thursday, January 26
      made up of molecules             1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.          Orchids Upon Orchids
      bound together that contain      FREE
      our genetic makeup. With         Members and non-                PEACHTREE CITY
      recent technology and            members                         Friday, January 27
      testing, many companies          Pre-registration required       1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
      have made it possible to do                                      FREE
      DNA genetics testing easily      Piedmont Fayette Hospital       Members and non-members
      from our own homes. So,          provides the citizens of        Pre-registration required
      what happens when you get        Fayette County with world-
      the results? Genealogist         class healthcare close          Orchids are breathtakingly
      Jan Bryant dives into the        to home. What started           beautiful houseplants with
      differences between these        as a community hospital         long lasting blooms. Kim
      DNA companies and what           has grown into a regional       Toal with the Fayette County
      each one has to offer. Take a    medical center and is           Extension Office will give a
      look at what the DNA results     now celebrating 25 years        demonstration on repotting
      mean and how to use your         in the Fayette County           different types of orchids.
      results to help with your        community! Join Paige           They often are considered
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hard to grow, but don’t be               spinning his life lessons into   Enjoy a delicious lunch
       fooled. With a few simple                a story worth telling. From      delivered right here at
       tips you’ll learn to prune               making a deal a dilemma,         FSS! This month, lunch will
       dead roots, properly prepare             bar tricks, quiet quitting,      include a couple of slices
       your potting media, ways to              chaos and more, hear what        of pizza, a side salad, a
       encourage re-bloom, and                  he has learned since his         cookie, and a drink.
       getting your orchid in tip top           formal days of schooling.
       shape.                                   Some you may be familiar         Trivia
                                                with while others seem
       Sing It Loud, Sing                       quite unusual!                   FAYETTEVILLE
       It Proud: Karaoke                                                         Fridays
                                                Taxing Changes                   1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
       FAYETTEVILLE                                                              FREE
       Monday, January 30                       PEACHTREE CITY                   Member exclusive
       1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.                      Tuesday, January 31              No pre-registration required
       FREE                                     2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.           Host: Linda Abbott
       Member exclusive                         FREE
       Pre-registration required                Members and non-                 It’s not who you know, it’s
                                                members                          what you know. Join Quiz
       Just because you can’t sing,             Pre-registration required        Queen Linda Abbott for a
       doesn’t mean you shouldn’t                                                little friendly competition.
       sing! And if you have a                  Learn all of the new tax laws    Form teams or take ‘em on
       voice worth showing off,                 in anticipation of the big day   yourself. Answer questions
       come on out and share with               coming in April. Richard         from a variety of categories
       everyone! Warm up those                  McConnell will show us           and test your knowledge.
       vocal cords and join us for              tips such as how to fill out
       some Karaoke. Karaoke                    forms properly, how to file      Dulcimer
       gurus Vince and Carla Cloud              electronically vs. in person,
       will make this interactive               ways to get ready to file        FAYETTEVILLE
       and noteworthy afternoon                 and more. Also receive tips      Wednesday
       something we’ll be talking               for filing on your own, if you   11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
       about - or better yet singing            choose to go that route. In      FREE
       about - for a while.                     addition, hear about any         Member exclusive
                                                new changes to tax laws.         No pre-registration required
       Things I Did Not                         Make this year’s tax return
       Learn In School                          much easier on you!              Learn to play the dulcimer,
                                                                                 a unique string instrument
       PEACHTREE CITY                           Express Lunch                    native to the Appalachian
       Monday, January 30                                                        region of the United States.
       1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.                   PEACHTREE CITY                   You don’t need to know
       FREE                                     Thursday, January 12             how to play or read music
       Members and non-members                  12:45 p.m.                       to join in the fun! A practice
       Pre-registration required                $10 | Pizza                      dulcimer will be provided by
                                                Member exclusive                 instructor if necessary. All
       Enjoy this light-hearted and             Pre-registration required        levels welcome.
       hilarious rendition of life
       lessons learned over time!               PEACHTREE CITY
       Sure, we all have our list of
       ‘things we did not learn in
                                                Thursday, January 26
                                                12:45 p.m.
                                                                                             Technology
       school,’ but David Phillips,             $10 | Pizza
       US Army retiree and Fayette              Member exclusive                 Computer Technology
       C o u n t y r e s i d e n t o f o ve r   Pre-registration required        Assistance
       27 years, has a talent for
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