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ENRICHMENT
September 2021
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
A Seafood Delight
Let’s get crackin’ at our annual Low Country Boil
event, full of great tunes and a delicious dinner!
Down, Set, Hut
Kickoff the football season with a tailgate social full
of friendly competition and delicous tailgate food.
Relish in Flavor
This cheese spread will leave your mouth watering
for days and weeks to come in craving more.
Live Well. Age Well.
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September
featured
From Member to Volunteer 10
Meet Peachtree City Front Desk volunteer
Nancy Peltier, who gives back so much to FSS!
Let’s Get Cheesy 11
Savor in this easy and delicious cheese spread
recipe that is so ‘grate’ it may sound cheesy!
Livin’ Life in the Low Country 15
Let’s get cracking as we delight in an amazing Low Country
Boil dinner and break out our dance moves all night long!
Kickoff to Football 15
Join us for a fun tailgate themed get-together full of
delicious eats, great music, and games.
in every issue
2021 HOLIDAY About FSS 4
CLOSINGS
Supportive Services 5
Labor Day...........................September 6, 2021
Meet Our Staff 6
Thanksgiving.......................November 25, 2021 Membership & Center Info 6-7
Thanksgiving.......................November 26, 2021
Coming Soon 8
Christmas Eve.....................December 24, 2021
Christmas............................December 27, 2021
Free Stuff - Every Day! 12-13
New Years...........................December 31, 2021 Special Events 15
Classes & Programs 18-30
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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 W 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
generations to come. Therefore, we feel it’s important to note that less (Same complex as the
than half of our revenue comes from sources other than federal, state, Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater)
and local governments.
Website:
Fayette Senior Services is recognized as a model of sustainability and
www.fayss.org
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 PAST CHAIRMAN | Bob Truitt
well” is knowledge. When it comes to addressing those unique needs,
Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center is the one-stop shop for TREASURER | Kim Schnoes
empowering older adults to live well and age well.
SECRETARY | Martha Teal
Our Life Enrichment Centers in Fayetteville and Peachtree City are DIRECTOR | Emily Poole
uniquely different from traditional senior centers. Our beautiful facilities
are a vibrant place where adults age 50+ come to socialize with friends, DIRECTOR | Rev. B.A. Jackson
enjoy a great meal in our Ultimate Café, re-energize their bodies, exercise
their minds, and lift their spirits. DIRECTOR | Bob Reeves
DIRECTOR | Carol 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 | Sharon Brooks
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 | Donnie Davis
DIRECTOR | Paige Muh
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 themselves with
In-Home Personal Care/Homemaker Services
regular nutritious meals due to physical or
This service enables older adults to remain
financial challenges. The service also connects
living independently by providing compassionate
homebound seniors to the community through
care from trained personnel who perform simple
daily social contact, which also helps to ensure
homemaker and/or personal care tasks, such as
their well-being.
light housekeeping or assistance with bathing.
Delivered with the utmost personal respect
Ani-Meals
and dignity, our services can also bring much
To many homebound seniors, having a pet is
needed respite to caregivers.
a source of companionship and comfort. The
AniMeals™ program is designed to give our
Care Management
Meals On Wheels clients a little help with the
Our professional staff of social workers
cost of pet food to make sure that maintaining
helps older adults make informed decisions
that important bond isn’t an added burden.
to enhance independent living and quality of
life. Our Care Managers offer consultations,
STAR Program
assessments, and follow-up to assist individuals
(Seniors Together After Retirement)
a n d f a milie s in p la n n in g a n d c a r e . We a l s o
Our STAR program (Seniors Together After
provide invaluable support to caregivers.
Retirement) offers individuals 60 and older an
opportunity to come together for socialization,
Medical Equipment Lending
recreational activities, health and wellness
We lend gently-used medical equipment to
classes, and a nutritious meal in our Ultimate
individuals, families and caregivers. Equipment
Cafe. Transportation to and from the Center may
is loaned on a first-come first served basis.
also be available to eligible participants.
Home Repair Services
Transportation
We assist older adults who are either
For older adults who no longer drive, getting
physically and/or financially unable to perform
to essential medical appointments, to the
minor home safety maintenance tasks and
pharmacy, to church or to the grocery store can
repairs by referring to local resources.
be a challenge putting their health and well-
being at risk. We provide safe and affordable
door-to-door transportation options. Wheelchair
assistance available.
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 Membership
Nancy Meaders MANAGEMENT
President & CEO Our nominal annual membership
Natalie Hynson fee helps Fayette Senior Services
Dan Gibbs Care Manager
Director of Operations (FSS), a non-profit 501(c)(3)
Iris Harris organization, sustain its operations,
Morgan Lanier Care Manager programs and services in order for
Program Development us to maintain our beautiful facilities
Coordinator
and continue to offer great programs
Carrie Bittinger TRANSPORTATION and café services at a great value to
Center & Volunteer Jeff Wix our members. For more information
Coordinator Transportation Manager about FSS, please contact the
Michelle Williamson Adrianne Bellantoni center administrator.
Finance Officer Transportation Coordinator
Membership Dues: $30 for Fayette
Marilyn Walker James Hicks
Member Services PTC County residents ($90/out-of-
Driver county*). Membership applications
Deana Wright Roger Grandt must be made in person and are
Member Services PTC Driver available at the reception desk
Casey Williamson John Greer in both FSS locations. We regret
Member Services Driver that we cannot accept mail-in
Paul Hives applications. Photo ID/Proof of
Jane Rode residency required.
Technology Development Driver
Jan Perkins Volunteers are eligible for a FREE
THE ULTIMATE Driver membership after 75 hours of
CAFÉ Dennis Duke service per 12 months. Fayette
Bonnie Kanofsky Driver Senior Services accepts VISA,
Executive Chef MASTERCARD and DISCOVER
Harold Gunnin Jr.
Pedro Cruz Driver cards.
Sous Chef
Charlie Hawkins *No one is excluded for inability to
Candice Bailey Driver pay. Complimentary memberships
Kitchen Manager
Cheryl Hembree can be arranged with a care
LaVarr Woods Driver manager. Please call Iris Harris
Café Assistant Care Manager, 770-461-0813 ext.
Terry Billingsley
Edali Pollard Driver 116 for information or arrange for a
Café Assistant confidential meeting.
Chris Parker
Driver
As we create more opportunities to
MEALS ON WHEELS
Terry Love enrich the lives of older adults in the
Carrie Bittinger Driver community, your rewards of being
Meals On Wheels a Fayette Senior Services Member
Coordinator Paula Byrum
Driver grow as we do. Your membership will
Arnold Powell be honored at both our Fayetteville
Meals On Wheels and Peachtree City locations.
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 Center
Its Rewards - Fayetteville -
Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Just show your FSS membership card at The fitness center is open to members for only $10
these retailers and receive discounts: per month. Our fitness center is a great place to get
fit, enjoy friends & maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Mr. Handyman
1000 Cooper Circle, Suite 103 Peachtree City, GA
(678) 971-0151
Receive 5% discount off services with valid FSS
Membership Card. We specialize in ALL major and
minor home repairs; including grab bars, handicap
The Ultimate Café
accessible rooms, ramps, and doorways. - Fayetteville -
Our dining services are for members only. It’s
TRINITY Services of Georgia, Inc one of the many benefits of membership!
Electrical contractor/Low-Voltage Contractor Members may bring guests to the café, but we ask
Ben Miller that all guests sign in at the front desk before dining.
(770) 402-0181
Helping to meet your residential, industrial and BREAKFAST
commercial electrical needs. 10% off all parts involved Monday thorugh Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
with service work with valid FSS membership card. Special hot breakfast served every Wednesday
Enjoy a choice of continental breakfast items
Tom’s Pest Control Co. (cereal, muffins, bagels, fruit, juice, milk).
(770) 487-9506 Pricing is á la carte, plus tax.
Receive 10% off all services from Tom’s Pest Control Coffee and tea are complimentary.
Co. with a valid membership card.
LUNCH
TCBY Monday – Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
532 Crosstown Drive in Peachtree City. Choose from two chef-prepared hot entrees, side
(770) 631-9803 dishes, soup du jour, small garden-fresh salad, choice
10% off your purchases when you show a valid FSS of desserts or fruit. Pricing is á la carte, plus tax.
membership card. Beverages are included with any meal purchase
(iced tea, coffee, and water).
Jolly Technologies
(678) 653-5169
Receive $10 discount/hour (total: $65/hour) off
services for computer maintenance when you show a
valid FSS membership card.
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 2021 CPR/AED TRAINING SPONSORED BY:
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 Victoria J. Farrell
the center. Attorney at Law
770.692.1054
Thank you to Humana, our Transportation, and
Meals On Wheels Cooler annual sponsor, for Thank you to Merrill Lynch - The Truitt Group,
your support of these programs throughout 2021! our 2021 Shredding and Privacy Sponsor.
770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG September 2021 | 7Coming Soon... Miriam’s Fitness Corner
Remaining Rooted in Routine
October 2021
The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes a routine
Movie on the Green & Tailgate as being “a habitual or mechanical performance.”
For many years, those habits have been dictated by
Thursday, October 14 obligations. Perhaps we had to go to work every day. We
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | $15 had to cook dinner every night. We had to get the kids to
Enjoy a delicious dinner and a showing of school every morning. But what about after the kids are
Remember the Titans on a large outdoor grown and we have retired? Is it important to still keep a
movie screen. Event sponsored by Kaiser routine? The answer is absolutely.
Permanente, Humana, and State Farm – Routines, especially after retirement, are important
because they provide structure, consistency, and add to
Agent Mark Gray. quality of life. For instance, a designated wake time as
well as bed time improves sleep quality. A regular grocery
shopping schedule keeps one stocked and prepared to
November 2021 cook healthier meals versus eating out on a whim. This,
in turn, means better health and overall wellness. Another
Dinner Theater important benefit of keeping a routine is the reduction of
stress and anxiety. With a soft “things to do” plan in place,
Thursday, November 18 we spend less time spinning our wheels. It eliminates that
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | $15 feeling of being all over the place, in turn, making us feel
Come out as we bring the theater right more comfortable and secure. This can particularly be
here to us at FSS! Enjoy dinner and a live true with older ones suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s
performance. Event sponsored by Humana, or other degenerative cognitive impairment. For them,
Kaiser Permanente, and Senior Helpers. that feeling of uncertainty can exacerbate confusion and
make an already trying situation more difficult. So, I say
all of this to say, KEEP THOSE ROUTINES! You’re doing
great. And if you do not have one currently - create one.
*All events are subject to change in date/time Take baby steps. Start with a commitment to Tuesday
Stay tuned for more details! and Thursday aerobics. No such thing as a shameful
plug - See you in aerobics!
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
8 | September 2021 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG$40,170.50 Live Well, Age Well,
$40,500
$35,000
$30,000
RIDE WELL
$25,000 You did it! FSS was able to raise enough
funds to meet the need for this fundraiser!
$20,000
Thank you to everyone who contributed to Fayette Senior
$15,000 Services 2021 Transportation Fundraiser. With the help of our
members, business partners, city and county support and
$10,000 the community we are able to serve those most in need of
transportation in Fayette County! With all of these generous
$5,000
donations, FSS was able to obtain 2 new vehicles to add to
our transportation fleet. This will allow us to continue to offer
$2,500
reliable and safe rides and further grow as needs arise.
Pedro Cruz Serves Up Smiles & Good Eats for 13 Years!
wonderful meals,” raved member Ann Soderman. The 46 years
that Pedro has spent cooking has earned him high praise from
all who have tasted his food. Pedro was born in Cuba and
moved to Miami with his family when he was just 9 years old.
At the age of 18, Pedro married his wife of 46 years Debra.
He regards her as the “wonderful, smart, and talented” mother
of his two daughters, Yolanda and Jessica. The same year
they were married, Pedro started his first job working in the
kitchen at North Miami General Hospital where he worked for
12 years before the hospital bought a larger facility, Memorial
Miramar Hospital. He spent the first 26 years of his career with
Fayette Senior Services (FSS), a this company. He says that he was drawn to cooking because
501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, of the food insecurities that many people faced in Cuba. In
recognizes loyal employee Pedro 2004, Pedro moved to Georgia and began working for Wesley
Cruz as he celebrates 13 years of Woods in Newnan. He worked with a chef who, not long after
employment this month. Pedro was Pedro started, left and started working at FSS. This chef then
hired in July of 2008 and has served recruited Pedro to work at FSS as his Sous Chef and in 2008,
as the Sous Chef with Fayette Senior Pedro came to work at FSS. When talking to Pedro, he says
Services’ Ultimate Café ever since. that quality is key in his cooking. “I always want whatever I cook
If you ask any member who eats in to be better than it was the last time I made it. I won’t let the
the café, they’ll never hesitate to seniors down when it comes to the food that I make. If it is their
jump on the chance to gloat about favorite meal that I cook, they know what it will taste like and I
how amazing Pedro’s cooking is. “I want to give them a better experience than the time they had it
just love Pedro’s cooking. I get sad before.” After 13 years of cooking in the Ultimate Café, Pedro
on Fridays because I know that I and his food have become highly regarded within the FSS
have to go all weekend without his community and beyond. Thank you, Pedro, for all you do!
770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG September 2021 | 9Dear Volunteer, You Make a Difference!
The Accidental Volunteer Written By: Carrie Bittinger
backyard. They also had a merry-go-round, slide
and swing set so everyone in the neighborhood
congregated there and played all summer. In the
winters, they would go sledding and ice skating on
the frozen river, which was part of the Erie canal.
While she was in high school, she worked as a
cashier at the local grocery store. After graduating
from Minster High School, Nancy went to a two-
year technical school and became a Radiological
Technician.
At just 16 years old, Nancy met her husband Jerry,
who was 2 years older than she, on her birthday.
She went to the local hangout to celebrate, sat
down with a group of her friends, and there was
Jerry. He drove her home that night and the rest
was history. The two were married right out of
high school and were married 43 years before he
For some people, volunteering comes as passed away. Together they have 3 children and
a bit of a happy coincidence. It may not be 8 grandchildren ranging in age from 5 to 21. If
something they are seeking to do, but their you have been around the center for a while, you
friends encourage them to come and give it a might remember Jerry by the amount of coffee he
try, so they do and end up falling in love with would drink in the Gathering Place lobby or maybe
it and the people around them! This rings true by his Swiffer-ing skills! In 2014, Nancy semi-
for Peachtree City front desk volunteer, Nancy retired from her career as an X-ray Tech and fully
Peltier. When her friend and FSS staff member, retired in 2017. Now you can catch Nancy reading,
Marilyn Walker, kept asking her to volunteer, sewing, doing needlework, or baking. Give her
she finally decided to give it a try. Now Nancy any excuse, and she will bake you up something
is the face that everyone has come to see on great! Cheesecake is her favorite to make!
Wednesdays at The Gathering Place.
Nancy is good friends with FSS team member,
Nancy grew up in the small farming town of Marilyn. We were in need of a volunteer at the
Minster, Ohio. Her father was the maintenance Gathering Place and Marilyn kept asking her
man at the local foundry and her mother was a to volunteer. Nancy had been thinking about it
homemaker until her father retired. Her mother for a while so she told Marilyn that she would
bought the local dry good store and her father learn and be a fill in. Now almost a year later,
always joked about the “coincidence” that he Nancy is a permanent fixture at the Gathering
retired and she went to work. Nancy has four Place on Wednesdays. Her favorite thing about
sisters and two brothers. She is third in line and volunteering is getting to meet people and talking
the third girl. The five girls shared the attic that to everyone. She can’t pinpoint any moment as
her father converted into a big bedroom just for her favorite because according to her, “all days
them. Growing up with so many sisters, they all are good!” If you are a new volunteer, Nancy would
shared clothes. Her mother would bring home 3 tell you to, “Enjoy yourself. People are friendly so
sweaters and tell the girls to share. “We would be nice back. It is amazing what you’ll learn from
be telling each other ‘I want to wear that yellow the people who you meet.” We are fortunate to
sweater Wednesday. No one wear it because I have long time member, Nancy Peltier become a
want it clean for Wednesday,’” Nancy reminisced volunteer. She makes the lives of everyone who
on those moments. She refers to her mother as walks through the doors a little brighter with her
a seamstress because she made most of the outgoing personality and warm smile!
girls’ clothes and by the time she was done, they
would barely need alterations. As siblings, they 2021
loved to play together and they were fortunate Volunteer
to have the neighborhood ball field in their Sponsor
10 | September 2021 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORGFrom Our Kitchen To Yours
Cheese Relish
Enjoy this delicious recipe to try at home from the kitchen of the Fayette Senior Services’ family!
Ingredients
• 10 oz Swiss cheese, finely grated
(about 3 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup minced or mild banana peppers
• 4 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red chile flakes
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons drained capers, soaked in
fresh water for 1 minute, drained again
Directions
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine Swiss
cheese, minced peppers, sour cream, black
pepper, chile flakes, chives, and capers until
evenly blended
• Cover and chill for 2 hours up to overnight
• Serve on crackers, bread, or anything that
sounds good to you!
Photo by Carol VanHook 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 served on Wednesday
(a la carte pricing plus tax)
Lunch:
Monday through Friday
11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(a la carte pricing plus tax)
770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG September 2021 | 11MEMBERS 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 Scrabble:
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sit and Stitch:
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sit and Get Fit: Tuesday Bridge Club: Intermediate Bridge:
10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Zoom Sit and Get Fit: Bunco:
10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. 1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Canasta: Wednesdays
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sit and Get Fit:
Fridays
Regular and Hand & Foot
Advanced Bridge: 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Sit and Get Fit:
2nd Monday of month Zoom Sit and Get Fit: 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. Zoom Sit and Get Fit:
Mexican Train Pinochle: 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
Dominoes: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pinochle:
12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Canasta: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sit and Stitch: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Canasta:
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free Blood Pressure 8:30 a.m. to to 12 p.m.
Monday Bridge: Check: Mexican Train
2nd and 4th Monday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dominoes:
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Modern Mahjong: 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Chess Club: 1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. Scrabble:
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Pre-registration required
Thursdays
Calling all
Tuesdays Canasta:
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
pool sharks!
Greed- Dice Game: Practice your skills
Pinochle: and have fun playing
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Modern Mahjong: billiards or take some
Canasta: free lessons on Mondays,
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays
Modern Mahjong: Rummikub: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Men & women welcome!
12 | September 2021 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORGFree 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 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bridge Free Play: Wednesday Bridge:
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays
Canasta: Social Duplicate Bridge:
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 1st, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday Morning Stretch:
10 a.m. to 3 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:
Advanced Duplicate 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Bridge Training Class:
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Mexican Train Dominoes: Turn the
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Pages!
Happy 2Soms:
Check out the collection of
3rd Tuesday of month books and magazines of all
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. genres that we have
This group meets monthly available for pick up at both
our Peachtree City and
to play bingo. Fayetteville locations! Have
some you aren’t using?
We are currently accepting
book donations.
Eddie Huffman instructing at the Boot Scoot & BBQ Event Beautiful morning with live music in the FSS Garden
770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG September 2021 | 13Rules, 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.
TRIPS: Trips are for FSS members only. Payments must be made at the time of reservations. Payments of cash
or checks are strongly encouraged. Reservations for mailed-in checks will not be made until the check has been
received by Fayette Senior Services. For any questions, please contact Morgan Lanier at 770-461-0813. See
trip schedules for refund policy.
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.
Some of the PTC Line Dance ladies at the Boot Scoot & BBQ Stretching it out at morning aerobics class with Miriam
14 | September 2021 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORGSpecial Events
Touchdowns & Flu Shots Low Country Boil
Tailgates
P PEACHTREE CITY F FAYETTEVILLE
P PEACHTREE CITY Friday, September 10 Friday, September 17
Friday, September 10 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. FREE | Medicare and most $20
$10 insurance Members can purchase
Member exclusive $25 | If insurance doesn’t tickets at front desk
Pre-registration required cover Pre-registration required
Member exclusive
The best time of year in the Pre-registration required Come fill your plate at FSS’
South is back – it’s finally time annual Low Country Boil!
for some football! Put on your FAYETTEVILLE Enjoy a wonderfully prepared
favorite football team’s colors Monday, September 27 dinner by the kitchen crew full
and join us for a tailgate to 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. of shrimp, crab, sausage, and
kickoff the season. We’ll be FREE | Medicare and most corn and dance the evening
cheering on our favorite teams, insurance away to Stacia Superstar’s
chanting our fight songs, $25 | If insurance doesn’t incredible DJ tunes, complete
and maybe even hear some cover with some karaoke if you’re
friendly banter and smack talk Member exclusive feeling brave! Bring out
about this upcoming football Pre-registration required your Cajun side for the
season. Enjoy some football night with a delicious and
trivia, music, tailgate food and The Fayette County Health traditional raging Cajun
great company at a good ole Department is bringing the dinner and busting out your
fashion tailgate party, the FSS flu shots right here to us dance moves! This event
way. A perfect way to kick off at FSS. Get a flu vaccine is sponsored by Kaiser
the season. Enjoy wings, dips, so you can protect yourself Permanente, Heritage Bank,
dessert and punch! and help avoid spreading and Humana.
to others. Cash and checks
only to be made to the health
department the day of event
if payment is to be made.
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770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG September 2021 | 17September Program Schedule
Quilting: Bracket Brigade
Needlework Creative Pursuits
F FAYETTEVILLE
Wednesday, September 22
Crochet: Super 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Scrap Happy
Simple Shaped Shawl $25 | Materials not included Scrapbooking
Pre-registration required
F FAYETTEVILLE P PEACHTREE CITY
Instructor: Darlene Hubble
Monday, September 20 Thursday, September 9
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a fat quarter friendly 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$5 | Materials not included table runner with three $15 | Includes materials
Pre-registration required contrasting fabrics. The Pre-registration required
Instructor: Nancy Crow runner is made with half Instructor: Angie Moore
square triangles which
Get ready for the cooler creates a beautiful diamond Discover a variety of ways
weather with this pocketed e ff e c t . M a t e r i a l s l i s t a n d to get your most loved
shawl. This class is suitable picture at front desk. Must photos out of the storage
for a beginner crocheter too. provide your own sewing box or off your phone and
Materials needed: 4 skeins of machine. into beautiful scrapbooking
Lion Brand Homespun yarn; albums! Learn the methods
size J hook or 5 skeins #4 Quilting Sew Day to scrapbooking including
Worsted Weight yarn; size I organizing your photos, use
hook. To save time, you may F FAYETTEVILLE of cropping tools, placement
make chains ahead of time to Wednesday, September 15 techniques, embellishments,
prepare – 139 for Homespun or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and more. Complete your first
199 for Worsted Weight yarn. $15 | Materials not included two pages during class. Bring
Contact Nancy at icrochet2@ Pre-registration required approximately 15 photos with
bellsouth.net with questions. Instructor: Darlene Hubble you to use for these pages.
Quilting: Pineapple F FAYETTEVILLE Acrylic Painting
Pinwheels Runner Wednesday, September 29
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. P PEACHTREE CITY
F FAYETTEVILLE $15 | Materials not included Friday, September 17
Wednesday, September 1 Pre-registration required 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Instructor: Darlene Hubble $30 | Includes materials
$25 | Materials not included Pre-registration required
Pre-registration required Take time to finish up projects. Instructor: Karen DeFelix
Instructor: Darlene Hubble This class is not instruction
based, just free time to work Learn 5 different methods of
A runner of three fabric choices on a personal project with using fluid acrylics – pour,
just in time for the upcoming others. Must provide your dirty pour, wipe, pull and drip,
holidays. You can make it the own sewing machine. and pull. Practice some of the
size you need for your table. methods on small canvases
Materials list and picture at and choose your favorite to
front desk. Must provide your make a larger painting! This
own sewing machine. class is for all experience
levels from beginner to
advanced.
18 | September 2021 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORGPainting Workshop complex dances, steps, and Pre-registration required
turns.
P PEACHTREE CITY Enjoy a morning of dancing
Tuesday, September 21 Intermediate Line Dance during this self-led group.
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Gather together to move to
$35 | Includes materials F FAYETTEVILLE the music. This is just a casual
Pre-registration required Tuesday dance and not instruction
Instructor: Kathy Brewer 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. based. No teacher will be
$15 | Month present, just members who
Paint a picture by following Instructor: Eddie Huffman love dancing!
along step-by-step with
the instructor – you’ll be Higher level dance steps and Open Line Dance
surprised by what you’re line dances will get you going
capable of! This month, paint in this line dance class. F FAYETTEVILLE
a collection of gorgeous Friday, September 24
poppies! See front desk for Beginner II Line Dance 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
a sample picture. FREE
F FAYETTEVILLE Members exclusive
Wednesday Pre-registration required
Dance 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
$15 | Month Join once a month for an open
Instructor: Sandy Murphy line dance! All levels welcome
Peachtree City to dance the afternoon away.
Beginner I Line Dance Keep those line dancing Enjoy songs that all groups are
moves sharp! This class currently working on and mix
P PEACHTREE CITY is designed for those who and match your moves with all
Tuesday have at least six months the variety! This class is not
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. experience in dancing. instruction based.
$15 | Month
Instructor: Stella Joshua Improver Line Dance
F Fitness
For those that are new F FAYETTEVILLE
to line dance. Learn the Wednesday Yoga: Fayetteville
basic dance steps, dance 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
terminology, and some of the $15 | Month F FAYETTEVILLE
popular party, reunion, and Instructor: Sandy Murphy Friday
reception dances. 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Keep advancing and $20 | Month
Peachtree City become a line dance expert Instructor: T. Michael
Beginner II Line Dance in no time. For those who
have had at least 6 months A form of mind-body exercise
P PEACHTREE CITY of Beginner II Line Dancing. that combines standing, sitting,
Tuesday and balancing postures to bring
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free Moves Line Dance strength, flexibility, and calm.
$15 | Month
Instructor: Stella Joshua F FAYETTEVILLE Yoga: Fayetteville
Friday, September 3, 10, & Zoom Live Session
For those who have had 17
at least six months of the 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Via Zoom from your home
Beginner I Line Dance. FREE Friday
This class develops more Members exclusive 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG September 2021 | 19$20 | Month Total Body Circuit same. You’ll gain energy and
Instructor: T. Michael friendships. Each Thursday
This will feature the Yoga F FAYETTEVILLE workout includes floor work
class live via Zoom so you Monday and Wednesday s o b r i n g a m a t t h a t d a y.
can participate in the same 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Modifications always provided.
class in the comfort of home. $35 | Month
Instructor: Terry Ehart Intermediate I Aerobics
Yoga: Peachtree City
F o c u s o n a l l a r e a s o f F FAYETTEVILLE
P PEACHTREE CITY fitness – core strengthening, Tuesday and Thursday
Thursday strength training, mobility, 8:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and cardio – to get results $20 | Month
$20 | Month you want to see. Instructor: Miriam Jones
Instructor: Renee Morris
Tai Chi Club Whether you’re a fitness
A form of mind-body exercise enthusiast or dread the idea
that combines standing, F FAYETTEVILLE of exercise, this is the class
sitting, and balancing Tuesday for you. Take the routine out
postures to bring strength, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. of fitness. These total body
flexibility, and calm. FREE workouts are never the same
Self-led group and will have you feeling
Yoga: Peachtree City stronger and more energized.
Zoom Live Session This self-lead group meets to Each workout is designed to
practice their form together. improve endurance, strength,
Via Zoom from your home This is not instruction f l e x i b i l i t y, c o o r d i n a t i o n ,
Thursday based and previous Tai Chi core, and brain function.
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. experience is needed. Tai Modifications always provided.
$20 | Month Chi provides a safe, gradual
Instructor: Renee Morris way to improve flexibility, Power Aerobics or
increase circulation, reduce Intermediate I Aerobics:
This will feature the Yoga stress, strengthen bones, Zoom Live Session
class live via Zoom so you lower blood pressure, and
can participate in the same increase overall fitness. Via Zoom from your home
great class in the comfort of Tuesday and Thursday
your home. Power Aerobics 7:40 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
8:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Walking Group: F FAYETTEVILLE $20 | Month per class
Fayetteville Tuesday and Thursday Instructor: Miriam Jones
7:40 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Meets at McCurry Park $20 | Month Choose between Miriam’s
Monday Instructor: Miriam Jones P o w e r, I n t e r m e d i a t e I , o r
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Intermediate II Aerobics class
FREE These super fun, up-tempo live via Zoom so you can
No pre-registration required total body workout sessions participate in the same great
are designed to strengthen class in the comfort of your
Meets at McCurry Park in your muscles and core while home.
Fayetteville (164 McDonough simultaneously improving
Road) to take advantage of balance, coordination, Intermediate II Aerobics
the walking trails. Improve and flexibility. Prepare to
physical fitness with a dose of b e s a f e l y c h a l l e n g e d a s F FAYETTEVILLE
cardio. Self-led group. no workout is ever the Tuesday and Thursday
20 | September 2021 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG9:40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. range of motion. 10 a.m.
$20 | Month FREE
Instructor: Miriam Jones Stretch for Movement: No pre-registration required
Zoom Live Session
This total body workout will Meet at the Gathering Place
leave you feeling stronger Via Zoom from your home to check in and then take
and more energized. Start Wednesday advantage of the paths
your morning off twice a week 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. around the center to add
with Miriam as she provides a $10 | Month social interaction with a dose
great session intended to get Instructor: Miriam Jones of cardio. Self-led group.
you moving and feeling better
throughout each week. Each This will feature the Stretch Personal Training
workout is designed to improve for Movement class live via
endurance, strength, flexibility, Zoom so you can participate F FAYETTEVILLE
coordination, core, and brain in the same great class in the Scheduled by request only
function. Modifications always comfort of your home. $50 | Session (1 hour)
provided. This class will be held Instructor: Miriam Jones and
outside! Walking Group: T Michael
Peachtree City
Aerobics & More If you are searching for a
P PEACHTREE CITY more structured setting to get
P PEACHTREE CITY Thursday the most of your workout, this
Wednesday
8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.
$10 | Month
Instructor: Miriam Jones
The Center Box Office
Are you needing a little exercise Member exclusive | Pre-registration required
spice in your life? If so, break PEACHTREE CITY
Thursday, September 9 | 1:30 p.m.
the fitness monotony. These The High Note (2020) | PG-13
weekly total body workout Starring: Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross. Set in the dazzling world of
sessions are never the same the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose
talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights, and Maggie, her over-
and will have you feeling strong worked personal assistant. While stuck with errands, Maggie still aspires
to her childhood dream of being a music producer. When Grace’s manager
and more energized. Each presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Mag-
workout is designed to improve gie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.
endurance, strength, flexibility, PEACHTREE CITY
Thursday, September 23 | 1:30 p.m.
coordination, core, and brain Cruella (2021) | PG-13
function. Modifications always FAYETTEVILLE
provided. Bring a mat with you. Friday, September 24| 1:30 p.m.
Cruella (2021) | PG-13
Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson. Before she becomes Cruella
Stretch for Movement de Vil, teenage Estella has a dream. She wishes to become a fashion
designer, but life seems intent on making sure her dreams never come
true. Having wound up penniless and orphaned in London at 12, she runs
F FAYETTEVILLE wild through the city streets with her partners-in-crime Horace and Jasper.
Years later, when a chance encounter thrusts Estella into the world of the
Wednesday rich and famous, she figures she must be destined for it after all.
9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Movie Sponsored By:
$10 | Month
Instructor: Miriam Jones
A series of easy to follow stretch
combinations to improve your
balance, coordination, and
770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG September 2021 | 21one-on-one training is for you! PEACHTREE CITY helped millions of drivers
Learn methods to working out Thursday, September 2 remain safe on today’s roads.
specifically designed to help 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Tune up your driving skills and
you reach your goals. Access FREE update your knowledge. Most
to fitness center during session. Members and non-members auto insurance companies
Call Miriam at 404-644-6598 to Pre-registration required provide a multi-year discount
set up session. to graduates as well.
Learn more about the
programs, opportunities Garden Club
Special Interest to get involved and social
services offered by our F FAYETTEVILLE
Sounds of the Saxophone organization and how to take Tuesday, September 7
advantage of them when 9:30 a.m.
F FAYETTEVILLE needed. We are here to help Members and non-members
Wednesday, September 1 you age well and live well! No pre-registration required
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
FREE Let It Reel If you love gardening and are
Members and non-members interested in volunteering,
Pre-registration required P PEACHTREE CITY join the garden club! Learn
Friday, September 3 about ongoing projects and
Enjoy some laid back and 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ways you can get involved.
relaxing tunes of the saxophone FREE For more information, contact
as the musician plays some Members and non-members Carrie Bittinger at cbittinger@
music to enjoy during a lovely Pre-registration required fayss.org.
afternoon. Wellcare will also
have some snacks to go along Turn down the lights and Volunteer Open House
with the sax! quiet please! Relax, just like
you would at the movies as F FAYETTEVILLE
What’s for Lunch? Jim Scott goes through the Tuesday, September 7
reels of the history of movie 2 p.m.
P PEACHTREE CITY theaters. The beloved past Members and non-members
Thursday, September 2 time of going to see a motion Pre-registration required
11:30 a.m. picture have been with us
FREE since the very early 1900’s, If you are an FSS volunteer
Member exclusive provided entertainment for or are interested in becoming
Pre-registration required so many along the way. one, join us for our monthly
meeting! Enjoy refreshments,
Meet us at a local restaurant AARP Smart meet with other volunteers,
for an afternoon out with Driver’s Course learn about upcoming
great friends! FSS will make events, current volunteer
reservations and everyone will F FAYETTEVILLE opportunities, and get center
meet there to enjoy time with Tuesday, September 7 news and updates.
others. Must be registered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
to attend due to reservation $20 | AARP Members Trails and Treads
numbers. This month, lunch will $25 | Non AARP Members
be at Amici in Town of Trilith, Member exclusive P PEACHTREE CITY
Fayetteville. Pre-registration required Wednesday, September 8
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Get to Know Fayette The AARP Smart Driver ’s FREE
Senior Services Course is a refresher course Members and non-members
for adult drivers, which has Pre-registration required
22 | September 2021 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORGPeachtree City boasts nearly tastings to enjoy. walk down through the nature
100 miles of multi-use paths area in the complex, leading
and Newnan is constructing Navigating down to the cart path behind
the LINC, nearly five miles Cyber Security and boardwalks behind the
of new paths. Paved paths area and identify plants along
for walking, running, biking, F FAYETTEVILLE the way.
skating, and other non- Friday, September 10
motorized use are here to 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Advocacy for Everyone
stay and grow! They offer a FREE
venue for solitude, recreation, Members and non-members F FAYETTEVILLE
socialization, connectivity, Pre-registration required Monday, September 13
alternative transportation, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
and economic development. Online safety is nothing to FREE
At the same time, dirt trails take lightly these days now Members and non-members
are popping up throughout that almost everything is Pre-registration required
Coweta-Fayette providing accessible and available
paths for mountain biking and through the internet. Lance Are there problems affecting
more options for residents to C o l l i n s w i t h P T C Te c h s older Georgians that you
enjoy. Kim Learnard, former discusses the importance want to see changed? Have
Peachtree City Council of safeguarding yourself you ever wanted to speak
member and Director of the when using this platform, up on legislative issues but
Newnan LINC, will present including steps you can take don’t know where to start?
the latest on paved paths, to protect yourself and your Have you ever wondered
dirt trails, and where to enjoy information. From setting how you can be involved in
them throughout our two- passwords, enabling security advocating for people who
county region. alerts, taking advantage of need better services and
fingerprint and face detection care? The Georgia Council
SoFishticated services on phones and on Aging is here to explain
tablets, and knowing sources how you can be an effective
F FAYETTEVILLE of emails and websites, you’ll advocate! Natasha Taylor of
Thursday, September 9 feel more secure than ever to the Georgia Council on Aging
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. protect your most valuable will introduce you to advocacy
FREE information online! basics, including: What is an
Members and non-members advocate, basic advocacy
Pre-registration required Down on the activities, and how to spread
Boardwalk the word on important issues
There is nothing quite like affecting older Georgians.
a fresh seafood feast! Bahli P PEACHTREE CITY
Mullins, owner of Best Monday, September 13 The Little White House
Seafood Direct Fresh Seafood 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Market, stops in to share FREE P PEACHTREE CITY
some of the best kept secrets Members and non-members Tuesday, September 14
to choosing, preparing, and Pre-registration required 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
cooking fresh seafood to bring FREE
out the best flavor. Get tips on Ta k e a d v a n t a g e o f t h e Members and non-members
picking out fresh selections, beautiful trails and boardwalk Pre-registration required
best ways to cook each type surrounding our Peachtree
of seafood, shelf life for the City location as Kim Toal with The Little White House,
freshest taste, among other the Extension Office takes us located just down the road
things! Bahli will also include on a walk. Wear comfortable in Warm Springs, GA, has
a demo in addition to small clothes and shoes and take a brought quite the attention
770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG September 2021 | 23to this small, quaint southern Provisions provides tips for will be on hand to pass along
town. Robin Glass with the smart planning for aging all his expertise about wines.
Little White House shares in place. Gain insight on Join in the fun for a monthly
the history of this landmark, things to account for to stay educational program related
home to President Franklin in your homes longer and to different wines, regions,
Roosevelt. Discover what independently as you age, countries, and more. Get
brought this big time politician house updates to consider, information on the monthly
into town and why he chose to services and resources choice and become a wine
set down roots for himself and available to assist when expert in no time. This month,
his family. Robin will be joining needed. learn about Central European
us virtually via Zoom. wines.
ALS Support Group
Snake It ‘Til The Not So
You Make It FAYETTEVILLE
F Newlywed Game
Thursday, September 16
F FAYETTEVILLE 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. F FAYETTEVILLE
Wednesday, September 15 FREE Friday, September 17
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Members and non-members 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
FREE No pre-registration required FREE
Members and non-members Members and non-members
Pre-registration required For more information, Pre-registration required
contact Anita Flowers at
Jeff Davis, certified through 404-636-9909 or by email at This fun parody of “The
Georgia Department of anita@alsaga.org. Newlywed Game” takes a
Natural Resources, shares his spin in a new way – the Not
expertise about snakes. Hear Dementia Caregiver so Newlywed Game! Bring
about snake identification, Support Group out your significant other and
conservation, and habitats gear up for a fun and exciting
where they are commonly P PEACHTREE CITY afternoon of laughter and see
found. Discover a slithering Thursday, September 16 who knows who best after
amount of other snake facts 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. all these years. Test your
also! He will be bringing two FREE knowledge of how well you
nonvenomous Ball Pythons Members and non-members know your partner and learn
with him to the program. No pre-registration required things you never knew before.
The Comfort of Home For more information, 1-on-1 Medicare
contact Lynnette Dunn at Consultations
P PEACHTREE CITY 770-506-1538 or by email
Wednesday, September 15 at lynnette.dunn@piedmont. P PEACHTREE CITY
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. org. Monday, September 20
FREE 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Members and non-members The Grape Escape FREE
Pre-registration required Members exclusive
P PEACHTREE CITY Pre-registration required
As it becomes more normal Thursday, September 16
to live longer and age in the 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. A representative with Georgia
comfort of our homes, it also $20 Cares will meet one-on-one
provides us the opportunity Member exclusive with Medicare beneficiaries
to prepare in advance for Pre-registration required and their families. Georgia
us to plan to do so. Tanya Cares is a State Health
Schoenhoff with Senior Wine connoisseur Eric Trout, Insurance Assistance program
24 | September 2021 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORGthat provides free, non-biased FREE the impact so many had on
information about Medicare. Member exclusive our victory. The industrial
No pre-registration required explosion played a major role
Here’s Your Sign in helping us, and our Allies,
September book: The to win the war. Discover how
F FAYETTEVILLE Splendid and the Vile these executives and workers
Monday, September 20 by Erik Larson. October alike from men and women
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