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             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

Let’s Get Tropical
Hula on over for a wonderful evening of dancing,
music, and good eats at our Island Fever Luau.

Treat Yourself
Finish the summer celebrations off with some
friends at our annual Summer Treats & Tunes!

Meant to Bean
You’ll love this delicious baked bean recipe
that will have you coming back for seconds.

       Live Well. Age Well.
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Assisted Living
              (770) 631-3461
           1967 Highway 54 West
          Peachtree City, GA 30269
     www.HeritageOfPeachtree.com

           Call to schedule
            a tour today!

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    LOOKS LIKE AND FEELS LIKE.

    We create an environment where quality care means being
    supported and encouraged from the moment you move in.

    VISIT US AT SOMERBYSPARK.COM • 888.718.6980 • INDEPENDENT LIVING | ASSISTED LIVING | MEMORY CARE

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August
                                                                                         featured
                                                                       Taking Flight with Volunteering 10
                                                                  Meet front desk and MOW volunteer Beverly
                                                               Witkowski who always finds a way to give back.

                                                                           We’ve Bean Thinking of You 11
                                                       Keep the traditional baked bean recipe while adding
                                                         in a few tweaks to create the perfect combination.

                                                                                Shake Your Palm Palms 15
                                                         Tropic like it’s hot at our annual Island Fever Luau
                                                         as you bust out your hula skirts for the dance floor.

                                                                       Have Your Cake and Eat It Too! 15
                                                        Enjoy a savory selection of desserts and some live
                                                        music at our end of Summer Treats & Tunes event.

                                                                             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.
                                                                                 PAST CHAIRMAN | Bob Truitt
   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 | Emily Poole

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

                                                                                 DIRECTOR | Sharon Brooks
    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 | Donnie Davis
  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 | Paige Muh

                                                                                 DIRECTOR | Stephen Childs
   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                                Jim Schultz
         Member Services PTC                                                                            County residents ($90/out-of-
                                                       Driver                                           county*). Membership applications
         Deana Wright                                  James Hicks                                      must be made in person and are
         Member Services PTC                           Driver                                           available at the reception desk
         Casey Williamson                              Roger Grandt                                     in both FSS locations. We regret
         Member Services                               Driver                                           that we cannot accept mail-in
         Paul Hives                                                                                     applications. Photo ID/Proof of
                                                       John Greer                                       residency required.
         Technology Development                        Driver
                                                       Jane Rode                                        Volunteers are eligible for a FREE
         THE ULTIMATE                                  Driver                                           membership after 75 hours of
         CAFÉ                                          Jan Perkins                                      service per 12 months. Fayette
         Bonnie Kanofsky                               Driver                                           Senior Services accepts VISA,
         Executive Chef                                                                                 MASTERCARD and DISCOVER
                                                       Dennis Duke
         Pedro Cruz                                    Driver                                           cards.
         Sous Chef
                                                       Harold Gunnin Jr.                                *No one is excluded for inability to
         Candice Bailey                                Driver                                           pay. Complimentary memberships
         Kitchen Manager
                                                       Charlie Hawkins                                  can be arranged with a care
         LaVarr Woods                                  Driver                                           manager. Please call Iris Harris
         Café Assistant                                                                                 Care Manager, 770-461-0813 ext.
                                                       Cheryl Hembree
         Edali Pollard                                 Driver                                           116 for information or arrange for a
         Café Assistant                                                                                 confidential meeting.
                                                       Terry Billingsley
                                                       Driver
                                                                                                         As we create more opportunities to
         MEALS ON WHEELS                               Chris Parker                                     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
                                                                                                        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
                                                                           The Ultimate Café
  minor home repairs; including grab bars, handicap                                 - Fayetteville -
  accessible rooms, ramps, and doorways.                               Our dining services are for members only. It’s
                                                                          one of the many benefits of membership!
  TRINITY Services of Georgia, Inc                                  Members may bring guests to the café, but we ask
  Electrical contractor/Low-Voltage Contractor                     that all guests sign in at the front desk before dining.
  Ben Miller
  (770) 402-0181                                                                      BREAKFAST
  Helping to meet your residential, industrial and                     Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday
  commercial electrical needs. 10% off all parts involved                      from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  with service work with valid FSS membership card.                   Enjoy a choice of continental breakfast items
                                                                       (cereal, muffins, bagels, fruit, juice, milk).
  Tom’s Pest Control Co.                                                      Pricing is á la carte, plus tax.
  (770) 487-9506                                                           Coffee and tea are complimentary.
  Receive 10% off all services from Tom’s Pest Control              Special hot breakfast served every Wednesday
  Co. with a valid membership card.
                                                                                            LUNCH
  TCBY                                                                 Monday – Friday from 11:30 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.

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Coming Soon...                                        Miriam’s Fitness Corner
                  September 2021                                  Routed in Fitness
 Low Country Boil
 Friday, September 17 | Fayetteville                       As we age, there is this natural progression
 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | $20                                that happens. Our children begin to have
 Bring out your Cajun side for a delicious and         children, making us grandparents. Decades
 traditional low country dinner and lively music!      spent in the workforce eventually come to an
 Event sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, Humana,         end. We transition into retirement. The type of
 and Heritage Bank.                                    recreation once enjoyed may no longer be of
                                                       interest and/or ability, potentially reducing levels
                   October 2021                        of regular physical activity. So just like that, we’re
 Tailgate & Movie on the Green                         in a different season of life. Prior to this seasonal
 Thursday, October 14                                  shift, going to work each day and caring for our
 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | $15                             families automatically kept us in a routine. But
 Enjoy a delicious dinner and a showing of             perhaps our new lifestyle is more of a freestyle.
 Remember the Titans on a large outdoor movie          Now that we’re not punching a clock, we stay
 screen. Event sponsored by Kaiser Permanente,         up and wake up as late as we want. The chores
 Humana, and State Farm – Agent Mark Gray.             around the house get done when we get to them.
                                                       There is finally time to binge watch a Matlock
                  November 2021                        marathon, so we watch TV all day. And oh yeah,
 Dinner Theater                                        we squeeze in a quick walk whenever the mood
 Thursday, November 18                                 strikes. Does this sound familiar? Is this you?
 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | $15                          Are you struggling to maintain a routine? Do you
 Come out as we bring the theater right here to        know of someone who could stand to implement
 us at FSS! Enjoy dinner and a live performance.       a bit more structure? If the answer is yes to any
 Event sponsored by Humana, Kaiser Permanente,         of these questions, be sure to catch next month’s
 and Senior Helpers.                                   Fitness Corner as we delve into the importance
                                                       of maintaining a routine, especially during our
      *All events are subject to change in date/time   later years in life.
               Stay tuned for more details!

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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Dear Volunteer, You Make a Difference!
 First Class Volunteer                                                         Written By: Carrie Bittinger
                                                         with Delta. Together, they have two children,
                                                         Sarah and Trey. Sarah lives in Birmingham, and
                                                         Trey lives in Peachtree City.

                                                            When Covid hit and travel came to a screeching
                                                         halt, Beverly knew that things were definitely
                                                         going to change for her. “I knew I was going to be
                                                         furloughed from flying due to Covid. I had already
                                                         determined I would be intentional with my furlough
                                                         time. We had just moved my mother-in-law, Sonia,
                                                         here from New Jersey. We came in to get her
                                                         membership and get acquainted with Fayette
                                                         Senior Services so she could get involved in her
                                                         new community. After experiencing and seeing the
                                                         front desk volunteers at work, I knew that would
                                                         be a good serving opportunity to pursue during my
                                                         furlough.” Beverly was a perfect fit. She quickly
                                                         picked up the duties and became a great fit to
       Whether you have been volunteering for            the team. As flying started to make it’s way back
  years or just recently starting out, it is apparent    and her flight hours began increasing again, we
  that for so many of our volunteers, they have          were determined to find a way to keep her around.
  a heart and passion for volunteering! This is          You now can find her a few Friday’s a month at
  made very clear by front desk volunteer, Beverly       the front desk when she isn’t in the air, and she
  Witkowski. Though Beverly is still in her first        created such a connection to FSS, that she also
  year of volunteering with FSS, we know that she        volunteers as a substitute driver when needed for
  will be here for years to come!                        Meals On Wheels. If you ask her what her favorite
                                                         part of volunteering is, she will tell you that she
       Beverly was born in Memphis, Tennessee            enjoys the members and the camaraderie among
  which she called home for most of her                  the volunteers. “I look forward to catching up with
  childhood. Growing up, her mother worked for           Ms. Lynn and Carrie each time I am in the center.
  the Memphis City Schools Board of Education            With Meals on Wheels, Arnold is a highlight and
  as an administrator and her father worked at           the clients receiving meals are so appreciative.” If
  Sears where he sold tires and then moved into          you are a new volunteer, Beverly would tell you to
  building maintenance. Beverly lovingly refers          say yes and learn everything that goes on so you
  to her father as “a fix it guy.” Beverly has one       can help in any capacity. She also said to “smile a
  older brother who is 14 years her senior. With         lot! And say hello to EVERYONE!” You never know
  such a gap in their ages, he was often out of          who you can impact and who will become a friend.
  the house when she was younger, focusing on
  his own teenage priorities. At the age of twelve,           As the world changed and with so many
  Beverly and her family moved to Batesville, TN,        unknowns surrounding us, we were lucky that
  which was a very different experience for her.         it brought Beverly to us. She has become a
  She went from being a city girl to living out in the   dedicated part of our volunteer family and has
  country in the blink of an eye. After acclimating      had an impact on our organization and those she
  to the country lifestyle and graduating from           meets along the way at FSS. When she is unable
  high school, Beverly attended Mississippi State        to help at the front desk because of flying, she will
  University. After college, she started work as         pick up a Meals on Wheels route that week, still
  a Gate and Ticket Agent for New York Air in            finding a way to come by and say hello and create
  Newark, New Jersey. This is where Beverly              a difference for so many. We are so thankful to
  met and fell in love with one of her coworkers,        have Beverly as part of our FSS volunteer family!
  John. They were married in 1988 and have been
  happily married for 33 years. You can now find                                                2021
  Beverly taking to the skies as a Flight Attendant
  for American Airlines and John is a mechanic
                                                                                              Volunteer
                                                                                               Sponsor
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From Our Kitchen To Yours
 New England Baked Beans
 Enjoy this delicious recipe to try at home from the kitchen of the Fayette Senior Services’ family!

                                                 Ingredients
                                                   •   Salt
                                                   •   1 lb (2 1/2 cups) dried navy beans, rinsed
                                                   •   6 oz salt pork, rinsed and cut in 3 pieces
                                                   •   1 onion, halved
                                                   •   1/2 cup molasses
                                                   •   2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
                                                   •   1 tablespoon soy sauce
                                                   •   2 teaspoons dry mustard
                                                   •   1/2 teaspoon pepper
                                                   •   1 bay leaf

                                                 Directions
                                                   •   Dissolve 1 1/2 tablespoons salt in 2 quarts cold
                                                       water in a large container. Add beans and let soak
                                                       at room temperature for at least 8 hours and up to 24
                                                       hours. Drain and rinse well.
                                                   •   Heat oven to 300 degrees.
                                                   •   Combine beans, salt pork, onion, molasses, sugar,
                                                       soy sauce, mustard, pepper, bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon
                                                       salt, and 4 cups water in large dutch oven. Note:
                                                       liquid should cover beans at least 1/2 inch. Add more
                                                       water if necessary.
                                                   •   Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pot, transfer
                                                       to oven, and cook until beans are softened, about
                                                       2 hours. Note: Stir beans after 1 hour and add liquid
                                                       to just cover beans if necessary.
                                                   •   Remove lid and continue to cook until beans are fully
                                                       tender and browned - about 1 hour longer.
                                                   •   Remove pot from oven, cover and let stand for 5
                                                       minutes. Stir beans and remove onion and bay leaf.
                                                   •   Let beans stand uncovered for 10-15 minutes until
   Photo by jeffreyw via flickr                        thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to
                                                       taste.

     Join us in the Ultimate Cafe in
              Fayetteville!
                   Breakfast:
           Monday, Wednesday & Friday
                8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
          (a la carte pricing plus tax)

                     Lunch:
              Monday thru Friday
              11:30 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                            12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
                                        Tuesday Bridge Club:
                                                                           Intermediate Bridge:
                                                                           1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
     Sit and Get Fit:                   1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.                Bunco:
     10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.                                                 1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.
     Zoom Sit and Get Fit:
     10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.              Wednesdays                         Fridays
     Canasta:
     8 a.m. to 12 p.m.                  Sit and Get Fit:                   Sit and Get Fit:
     Regular and Hand & Foot            10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.              10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
     Advanced Bridge:                   Zoom Sit and Get Fit:              Zoom Sit and Get Fit:
     2nd Monday of month                10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.              10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
     10 a.m. to 3 p.m.                  Pinochle:                          Pinochle:
     Mexican Train                      8 a.m. to 12 p.m.                  8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
     Dominoes:                          Canasta:                           Canasta:
     12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.               8 a.m. to 12 p.m.                  8:30 a.m. to to 12 p.m.
     Sit and Stitch:                    Free Blood Pressure                Mexican Train
     1 p.m. to 4 p.m.                   Check:                             Dominoes:
     Monday Bridge:                     10 a.m. to 11 a.m.                 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
     2nd and 4th Monday                 Modern Mahjong:                    Scrabble:
     1 p.m. to 4 p.m.                   1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.                12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
     Chess Club:
     1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
     Pre-registration required          Thursdays
                                        Canasta:                             Calling all
     Tuesdays                           8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
                                        Greed- Dice Game:
                                                                            pool sharks!
                                        12 p.m. to 2 p.m.                      Practice your skills
     Pinochle:                                                               and have fun playing
     8 a.m. to 12 p.m.                  Modern Mahjong:
                                        12 p.m. to 4 p.m.                 billiards or take some
     Canasta:                                                             free lessons on Mondays,
     8 a.m. to 12 p.m.                  Rummikub:                         Wednesdays and Fridays
     Modern Mahjong:                    12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.           from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
     12 p.m. to 4 p.m.                  Sit and Stitch:                    Men & women welcome!
     Scrabble:                          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:                             Game Play Time:
  9 a.m. to 10 a.m.                       9 a.m. to 10 a.m.                            10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Blood Pressure Checks:                  Marathon Bridge:                             Join in at any time and
  9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.                 2nd Wednesday of month                       choose from a variety of
  Social Bridge:                          9 a.m. to 1 p.m.                             games to play together or
  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.                       Intermediate Social Bridge                   bring one to share.
  Canasta:                                Free Play:
  1 p.m. to 4 p.m.                        1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
                                          Wednesday Bridge:
                                          1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
                                          Social Duplicate Bridge:                     Fridays
                                          1st, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday
  Tuesdays                                10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
                                                                                       Morning Stretch:
                                                                                       9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  Advanced Duplicate                                                                   Social Bridge:
  Bridge Training Class:                                                               10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  10 a.m. to 12 p.m.                                                                   Mahjong:
  Mexican Train Dominoes:                                                              12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  1 p.m. to 4 p.m.                                 Turn the                            Canasta:
  Happy 2Soms:                                      Pages!                             1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  3rd Tuesday of month                                                                 Game Day:
                                              Check out the collection of
  2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.                         books and magazines of all               1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  This group meets monthly                       genres that we have
  to play bingo.                              available for pick up at both
                                                our Peachtree City and
                                              Fayetteville locations! Have
                                                some you aren’t using?
                                              We are currently accepting
                                                    book donations.

  Members enjoying some cards at the center                    FSS staff spending time together at annual staff training day

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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.

    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.

    Miriam’s fitness group getting their workout on                    Bill Webb and Danny Beck paying music at the Garden Party

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Special Events

    Photo by Camilo Gonzalez via Flickr                                       Photo by yannick974 via Flickr

     Hibachi Luncheon                      Island Fever Luau                   Summer Treats &
                                                                               Tunes
  P PEACHTREE CITY                        P PEACHTREE CITY
     Thursday, August 26                   Friday, August 27                 F FAYETTEVILLE
     11:30 a.m.                            5 p.m. to 8 p.m.                    Tuesday, August 31
     $18 | Chicken                         $15                                 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
     $18 | Shrimp                          Members can purchase                $5
     $20 | Steak                           tickets at front desk               Member exclusive
     Members and non-members               Pre-registration required           Pre-registration required
     Pre-registration required
                                           As the evening sky settles          What better way to salute a
     Treat yourself to a wonderful         into a spectacular sunset,          wonderful summer goodbye
     and exciting lunch experience.        FSS will be kicking off our         than spending an afternoon
     Enjoy not only a delicious            Island Fever Luau with a            with us celebrating with
     lunch, but the entertainment          vibrant Hawaiian theme. Help        friends! Our kitchen crew
     provided by traveling hibachi         us shake off our grass skirts,      will have a delicious spread
     chef Jaybi Bendicto. He will          dust off our ukuleles, and turn     of desserts and treats and
     have a grill and cook a fresh         up those island records as          there will be live music by
     hibachi meal right in front of        we present this evening full        the Hill Band who will be
     us. Meal includes choice of           of hula dancers, great food,        singing and playing tunes to
     meat (pricing above), rice,           good island music, and all the      get us moving and grooving.
     veggies, and tip.                     fun that will have us feeling       Gather together some friends
                                           like we are living aloha style      and pop on over for a nice
                                           in Hawaii. Island Express           relaxing and tasty afternoon
                                           Band will be preforming live!       at FSS.
                                           This event is sponsored by
                                           Visiting Angels.

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August Program Schedule
                                         Quilting: Dancing Stars
                   Needlework                                                         Creative Pursuits
                                        F FAYETTEVILLE
                                         Wednesday, August 18
       Crochet: Doorknob Hanger          9 a.m. to 3 p.m.                     Watercolor Painting:
                                         $30 | Materials not included         Trees of the Season
   F   FAYETTEVILLE                      Pre-registration required
       Monday, August 16                 Instructor: Darlene Hubble         P PEACHTREE CITY
       10 a.m. to 12 p.m.                                                     Friday, August 20
       $10 | Materials not included      Be as creative as you like           9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
       Pre-registration required         with light and dark fabric.          $30 | Includes materials
       Instructor: Nancy Crow            This quilt can be made in            Pre-registration required
                                         any size you choose and is           Instructor: Karen DeFelix
       Learn to make doorknob            a great way to use up scraps
       hangers and donate them to the    or you can have it structured.       Learn to draw a natural
       Meals On Wheels’ recipients as    Materials list and picture at        tree and then paint one for
       part of their Christmas baskets.  front desk. Must provide your        Summer, Spring, Fall, and
       Make one for them and one         own sewing machine.                  Winter. Gain experience on
       (or more if you choose) for                                            how to use masking fluid,
       you! Bells will be provided for  Quilting Sew Day                      paint snow, naturally blend
       the MOW hanger. Materials        Instructor: Darlene Hubble            colors, and more. Leave with
       needed: 1 ball yarn (Christmas                                         4 small paintings and a gift to
       colors for MOW or other colors F FAYETTEVILLE                          go with them. Designed for all
       for you); size G or H crochet    Tuesday, August 10                    levels, no previous experience
       hook; 3-20 mm jingle bells.      9 a.m. to 3 p.m.                      needed.
       Contact Nancy at icrochet2@      $15 | Materials not included
       bellsouth.net with questions.    Pre-registration required             Painting Workshop

       Quilting: Christmas              F FAYETTEVILLE                      F FAYETTEVILLE
       Runner                            Wednesday, August 11                 Tuesday, August 17
                                         9 a.m. to 3 p.m.                     10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    F FAYETTEVILLE                       $15 | Materials not included         $35 | Includes materials
       Wednesday, August 4               Pre-registration required            Pre-registration required
       9 a.m. to 3 p.m.                                                       Instructor: Kathy Brewer
       $30 | Materials not included     F FAYETTEVILLE
       Pre-registration required         Wednesday, August 25                 Paint a picture by following
       Instructor: Darlene Hubble        9 a.m. to 3 p.m.                     along step-by-step with the
                                         $15 | Materials not included         instructor – you’ll be surprised
       It is never too early to start    Pre-registration required            by what you’re capable of!
       thinking about Christmas.                                              This month, paint a beautiful
       Choose any holiday fabric for     Take time to finish up projects.     artistic Koi fish! See front desk
       your runner – it looks great      This class is not instruction        for a sample picture.
       in any combination of colors!     based, just free time to work
       Materials list and picture at     on a personal project with
       front desk. Must provide your     others. Must provide your
       own sewing machine.               own sewing machine.

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Beginner II Line Dance               Gather together to move to
                    Dance             F FAYETTEVILLE
                                                                             the music. This is just a casual
                                                                             dance and not instruction
                                        Wednesday                            based. No teacher will be
       Peachtree City                   12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.              present, just members who
       Beginner I Line Dance            $15 | Month                          love dancing!
                                        Instructor: Sandy Murphy
   P   PEACHTREE CITY                                                        Open Line Dance
       Tuesday                          Keep those line dancing
       11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.         moves sharp! This class F FAYETTEVILLE
       $15 | Month                      is designed for those who Friday, August 13
       Instructor: Stella Joshua        have at least six months  10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
                                        experience in dancing.    FREE
       For those that are new                                     Members exclusive
       to line dance. Learn the         Improver Line Dance       Pre-registration required
       basic dance steps, dance
       terminology, and some of the   F FAYETTEVILLE                         Join in the fun for an open
       popular party, reunion, and      Wednesday                            line dance! All levels welcome
       reception dances.                2 p.m. to 3 p.m.                     to dance the afternoon away.
                                        $15 | Month                          Enjoy songs that all groups are
       Peachtree City                   Instructor: Sandy Murphy             currently working on and mix
       Beginner II Line Dance                                                and match your moves with all
                                        Keep advancing and                   the variety! This class is not
   P PEACHTREE CITY                     become a line dance expert           instruction based.
       Tuesday                          in no time. For those who
       12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
       $15 | Month
                                        have had at least 6 months
                                        of Beginner II Line Dancing.                      Fitness
       Instructor: Stella Joshua
                                        Intermediate Line Dance              Zumba
       For those who have had at
       least six months of Beginner   F FAYETTEVILLE                     F   FAYETTEVILLE
       I Line Dance. This class         Wednesday                            Monday
       develops more complex            3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.               12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
       dances, steps, and turns.        $15 | Month                          $20 | Month
                                        Instructor: Sandy Murphy             Instructor: Regina Roberts
       Introduction to
       Line Dance                       Higher level dance steps and         Come groove to some of
                                        line dances will get you going       your favorite music! This fun
   F FAYETTEVILLE                       in this line dance class.            way to exercise incorporates
       Tuesday                                                               a variety of musical genres
       11 a.m. to 12 p.m.               Free Moves Line Dance                for total body toning. Enjoy
       $15 | Month                                                           the aerobic benefits while
       Instructor: Eddie Huffman      F FAYETTEVILLE                         also strengthening the
                                        Friday, August 6, 20, & 27           cardiovascular system.
       Learn basic steps,               10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
       terminology, and beginner        FREE                                 Yoga: Fayetteville
       dances. This class is for        Members exclusive
       beginners with little or no      Pre-registration required        F   FAYETTEVILLE
       previous dance experience.                                            Friday
                                        Enjoy a morning of dancing           8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
                                        during this self-led group.          $20 | Month

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Instructor: T. Michael                 Tai Chi Club                               enthusiast or dread the idea
                                                                                        of exercise, this is the class
      A form of mind-body exercise F         FAYETTEVILLE                               for you. Take the routine out
      that combines standing,                Tuesday                                    of fitness. These total body
      sitting, and balancing                 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.                           workouts are never the same
      postures to bring strength,            FREE                                       and will have you feeling
      flexibility, and calm.                 Self-led group                             stronger and more energized.
                                                                                        Each workout is designed to
      Yoga: Fayetteville                     This self-lead group meets to              improve endurance, strength,
      Zoom Live Session                      practice their form together.              f l e x i b i l i t y, c o o r d i n a t i o n ,
                                             This is not instruction                    core, and brain function.
      Via Zoom from your home                based and previous Tai Chi                 Modifications provided.
      Friday                                 experience is needed. Tai
      8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.                 Chi provides a safe, gradual               Power Aerobics or
      $20 | Month                            way to improve flexibility,                Intermediate I Aerobics:
      Instructor: T. Michael                 increase circulation, reduce               Zoom Live Session
                                             stress, strengthen bones,
      This will feature the Yoga             lower blood pressure, and                  Via Zoom from your home
      class live via Zoom so you             increase overall fitness.                  Tuesday and Thursday
      can participate in the same                                                       7:40 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
      great class in the comfort of          Power Aerobics                             8:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
      your home.                                                                        $20 | Month per class
                                         F   FAYETTEVILLE                               Instructor: Miriam Jones
      Walking Group:                         Tuesday and Thursday
      Fayetteville                           7:40 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.                     Choose between Miriam’s
                                             $20 | Month                                P o w e r, I n t e r m e d i a t e I , o r
      Meets at McCurry Park                  Instructor: Miriam Jones                   Intermediate II Aerobics class
      Monday                                                                            live via Zoom so you can
      9 a.m. to 10 a.m.                      These super fun, up-tempo                  participate in the class from
      FREE                                   total body workout sessions                home.
      No pre-registration required           are designed to strengthen
                                             your muscles and core while          Intermediate II Aerobics
      Meets at McCurry Park in               simultaneously improving
      Fayetteville (164 McDonough            balance, coordination, and F FAYETTEVILLE
      Road) to take advantage of             flexibility. Prepare to be           Tuesday and Thursday
      the walking trails. Improve            safely challenged as no              9:40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
      physical fitness with a dose of        workout is ever the same.            $20 | Month
      cardio. Self-led group.                Yo u ’ l l g a i n e n e r g y a n d Instructor: Miriam Jones
                                             friendships. Each Thursday
      Total Body Circuit                     workout includes floor work          This total body workout will
                                             so bring a mat that day.             leave you feeling stronger and
   F FAYETTEVILLE                            Modifications provided.              more energized. Start your
      Monday and Wednesday                                                        morning off with Miriam as she
      11 a.m. to 12 p.m.                     Intermediate I Aerobics              provides a session intended
      $35 | Month                                                                 to get you moving and feeling
      Instructor: Terry Ehart            F   FAYETTEVILLE                         better throughout each week.
                                             Tuesday and Thursday                 Each workout is designed to
      Focus on all areas of fitness          8:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.               improve endurance, strength,
      – core strengthening, strength         $20 | Month                          f l e x i b i l i t y, c o o r d i n a t i o n ,
      training, mobility, and cardio –       Instructor: Miriam Jones             core, and brain function.
      to get results you want to see.        Whether you’re a fitness             Modifications always provided.
                                                                                  This class will be held outside!
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Aerobics & More                       Walking Group:                          T Michael
                                          Peachtree City
  P PEACHTREE CITY                                                                If you are searching for a
    Wednesday                           P PEACHTREE CITY                          more structured setting to get
    8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.                   Thursday                                the most of your workout, this
    $10 | Month                           10 a.m.                                 one-on-one training is for you!
    Instructor: Miriam Jones              FREE                                    Learn methods to working out
                                          No pre-registration required            specifically designed to help
    Are you needing a little exercise                                             you reach your goals. Access
    spice in your life? If so, break      Meet at the Gathering Place             to fitness center during
    the fitness monotony. These           to check in and then take               session. Call Miriam at 404-
    weekly total body workout             advantage of the paths                  644-6598 to set up session.
    sessions are never the same           around the center to add
    and will have you feeling strong      social interaction with a dose
    and more energized. Each
    workout is designed to improve
                                          of cardio. Self-led group.
                                                                                               Special Interest
    endurance, strength, flexibility,     Personal Training
    coordination, core, and brain                                                 Diversity Dialogue
    function. Modifications always F      FAYETTEVILLE
    provided. Bring a mat with you.       Scheduled by request only F FAYETTEVILLE
                                          $50 | Session (1 hour)       Monday, August 2
    Stretch for Movement                  Instructor: Miriam Jones and 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

  F FAYETTEVILLE
    Wednesday
    9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
                                           The Center Box Office
    $10 | Month
    Instructor: Miriam Jones               Member exclusive | Pre-registration required
                                           PEACHTREE CITY
                                           Thursday, August 12 | 1:30 p.m.
    A series of simple and easy            Let Him Go (2020) | R
    to follow stretch combinations
                                           Starring: Diane Lane, Kevin Costner. Following the loss of their son, retired
    to improve your balance,               sheriff George Blackledge and his wife Margaret leave their Montana ranch
    coordination, and range of             to rescue their young grandson from a dangerous family living off the grid.
                                           They soon discover that the Weboy family has no intention of letting the
    motion.                                child go, forcing George and Margaret to fight for their family.
                                           PEACHTREE CITY
    Stretch for Movement:                  Thursday, August 26 | 1:30 p.m.
                                           Mary Shelley (2018) | PG-13
    Zoom Live Session
                                           FAYETTEVILLE
                                           Friday, August 27 | 1:30 p.m.
    Via Zoom from your home                Mary Shelley (2018) | PG-13
    Wednesday                              Starring: Elle Fanning, Douglas Booth. She will forever be remembered
    9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.                as the writer who gave the world Frankenstein. But the real-life story of
                                           Mary Shelley is nearly as fantastical as her fiction. Raised by a renowned
    $10 | Month                            philosopher father in 18th-century London, she is a teenage dreamer
                                           determined to make her mark on the world when she meets poet Percy
    Instructor: Miriam Jones               Shelley. So begins a torrid love affair marked by both passion and personal
                                           tragedy that will transform Mary and fuel the writing of her masterwork.
    This will feature the Stretch for      Movie Sponsored By:
    Movement class live via Zoom
    so you can participate in the
    same great class in the comfort
    of your home.

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FREE                               (PG). Set in a seaside town            Accessorize Your Home
     Members and non-members            on the Italian Riviera, this is
     Pre-registration required          a coming-of-age story about F          FAYETTEVILLE
                                        a young boy experiencing an            Wednesday, August 4
     Take a step back in history and    unforgettable summer. Luca             1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
     reflect on the hard times of the   shares these adventures                FREE
     past. Diana Roman with Diversity   with his friend, Alberto, but          Members and non-members
     Dialogues discusses stories        all the fun is threatened by           Pre-registration required
     from her and partner Sharon        a deep secret: they are sea
     Morgan’s family of descendants     monsters from another world            Accessorize your home
     of both the enslaved and           below the water’s surface.             with these simple and
     enslavers. She will address                                               cost effective tips. Design
     historic legacies while offering   Volunteer Open House                   expert Amy Epperson with
     solutions for understanding                                               Brightmoor Hospice provides
     and growth of past history of F    FAYETTEVILLE                           ideas for updating decorations
     slavery to promote equity and      Tuesday, August 3                      and styles around your home
     compassion. She’ll share how to    2 p.m.                                 for a more modern feel.
     discuss diversity and focus on     Members and non-members                You don’t have to break the
     healing historical harm.           Pre-registration required              bank to spruce up your most
                                                                               used areas, just a few new
     Garden Club                        If you are an FSS volunteer            design ideas and you’ll be a
                                        or are interested in                   decorating guru in no time.
   F FAYETTEVILLE                       becoming one, join our
     Tuesday, August 3                  monthly meeting! Enjoy                      What’s for Lunch?
     9:30 a.m.                          refreshments, meet other
     Members and non-members            v o l u n t e e r s , l e a r n a b o u t P PEACHTREE CITY
     No pre-registration required       upcoming events, current                    Thursday, August 5
                                        volunteer opportunities, and                11:30 a.m.
     If you have a green thumb, love    get center updates.                         FREE
     gardening and are interested                                                   Member exclusive
     in volunteering, join the garden   The Confession Booth                        Pre-registration required
     club! Learn about ongoing
     projects and ways you can get P    PEACHTREE CITY                         Meet us at a local restaurant
     involved. For more information,    Wednesday, August 4                    for an afternoon out with
     contact Carrie Bittinger at        1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.                 great friends! FSS will make
     cbittinger@fayss.org.              FREE                                   reservations and everyone
                                        Members and non-members                will meet there to enjoy
     Grandkid Movie Day:                Pre-registration required              time with others. Must be
     Luca                                                                      registered to attend due to
                                        Take a trip back in history as         reservation numbers. This
   F FAYETTEVILLE                       we unfold the time leading             month, lunch will be at Bay
     Tuesday, August 3                  up to and following one of             Breeze in Hampton.
     1:30 p.m.                          the most notorious murders
     FREE                               in the U.S. of President                      The Ups and Downs
     Members and their grandkids        Abraham Lincoln. Jim                          and All Arounds
     Pre-registration required          Scott takes a look at the
                                        i n d i v i d u a l s i n v o l v e d a n d P PEACHTREE CITY
     Bring out your grandkids or        shares facts that are not as                  Tuesday, August 10
     come by yourself for a wonderful   well-known surrounding this                   2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
     afternoon movie at the center.     assassination.                                FREE
     We will be showing Disney’s                                                      Members and non-members
     newest animated release Luca
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Pre-registration required                      some of the most important          The world of technology has
                                                      decisions of our lives. Don’t       evolved over the years in
       It’s a volatile world out there,               wait until it is too late,          more ways than we could
       and when it comes to the                       prepare in advance and              have ever imagined decades
       financial market volatility, it is             learn about probate, power          and decades ago. Brian
       no different. Brett Bexley with                of attorney, and wills to have      Anderson with Media Mash
       Edward Jones will help us                      ready for your family. Get tips     talks about the evolution
       define what market volatility is               on dealing with each of these       of technology over the last
       and discuss strategies to deal                 and learn the legal process         century. Discover how it’s
       with it. Learn ways to build                   to assuring all are up to date      influenced our society over
       a cash cushion for covering                    and prepared for when the           the years and the benefits as
       living expenses and how to                     time comes.                         well as its downfalls.
       establish an income floor on
       investments to cover month-                    The Next Generation                 A Recipe for Retirement
       to-month expenses.
                                                    F FAYETTEVILLE                      F FAYETTEVILLE
       Check It Out: Library                          Thursday, August 12                 Friday, August 13
       Card Registration                              1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.              1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
                                                      FREE                                FREE
    F FAYETTEVILLE                                    Members and non-members             Members and non-members
       Wednesday, August 11                           Pre-registration required           Pre-registration required
       11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
       FREE                                           Helping provide resources to        So, what are the ingredients
       Members and non-members                        your grandchildren so they          in a recipe for retirement that
       Pre-registration required                      have the tools to become            will result in a healthy and
                                                      financially responsible is one      wholesome life after working?
       Heather Martz with the                         of the greatest gifts you can       Retirement Coach Denny
       Fayette County Public Library                  give. Join Robert Bonner,           Danylchak shares some of
       will be on-site opening new                    Medicare Specialist, as he          the basic components and
       library cards, renewing                        provides us with kid friendly       explores what to do after your
       existing cards and sharing                     saving and budget ideas to          routine is gone, relationships
       information about library                      offer models for responsible        and responsibilities change,
       programs and resources.                        financial behavior. Discuss         and people think you have
       Interested applicants will                     the importance of educating         nothing to do! From ideas on
       need a current GA I.D. or                      the next generation                 travel, volunteering, finding
       driver ’s license with their                   on finances, gain age-              new hobbies, and discovering
       current address printed on it.                 appropriate tips on ways to         a new way of living, you’ll get
                                                      teach kids about money, and         ideas to keep you busy for
       Lunch & Learn: A                               develop skills to help them         your next phase of life.
       Step Towards Prepared                          become good savers and
                                                      investors themselves. It’s          1-on-1 Medicare
   P   PEACHTREE CITY                                 never too early to start!           Consultations
       Wednesday, August 11
       11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.                           The Evolution                     F FAYETTEVILLE
       $10 | Includes lunch                           of Technology                       Monday, August 16
       Members and non-members                                                            10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
       Pre-registration required                    P PEACHTREE CITY                      FREE
                                                      Friday, August 13                   Members exclusive
       Probate Court Judge Ann                        1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.              Pre-registration required
       J a c k s o n , a t t o r n e y Vi c k i e     FREE
       Farrell, and attorney Elizabeth                Members and non-members             A representative with Georgia
       Winfield will prepare us for                   Pre-registration required           Cares will meet one-on-one
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with Medicare beneficiaries          1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.              Members and non-members
       and their families. Georgia          FREE                                Pre-registration required
       Cares is a State Health              Members and non-members
       Insurance Assistance program         Pre-registration required           Gardening does not have to
       that provides free, non-biased                                           be complicated! Practicing
       information about Medicare.          Residents in our region are         a few simple steps will help
                                            dying before their time, losing     to keep your plants and you
       Written in the Stars                 battles with a complicated          happy throughout the garden
                                            mix of factors that put some        season. Kim Toal with the
   P   PEACHTREE CITY                       Metro Atlantans more at risk        Extension Office shares
       Monday, August 16                    than others. The Atlanta            tips on how to simplify your
       1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.               Regional Commission                 gardening experience to make
       FREE                                 is gathering community              it more relaxing, enjoyable
       Members and non-members              partners and advocates just         and doable to relish in a
       Pre-registration required            like you to address those           beautiful space in your yard.
                                            disparities head on. Join
     What in the world is astrology         Mary Blumberg of ARC for              ALS Support Group
     and why is it relevant to me?          an insider ’s introduction
     Astrology has been around for          t o t h e n e w L i v e B e y o n d F FAYETTEVILLE
     centuries and has not only a           Expectations Regional                 Thursday, August 19
     vast history but also countless        Strategic Plan. Discover              10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
     applications to our daily lives.       what you can do to help               FREE
     Kathryn Silverton, owner               Metro Atlantans live longer,          Members and non-members
     of Planetary Perceptions,              more promising lives.                 No pre-registration required
     c e r t i f i e d a s t r o l o g e r, a n d
     masters in psychology                          Enjoy Senoia                    For more information, contact
     shares more insight into the                                                   Anita Flowers at 404-636-
     background of astrology and                  P PEACHTREE CITY                  9909 or by email at anita@
     the ideas behind it.                           Wednesday, August 18            alsaga.org.
                                                    1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
     A Novel Idea Book Club                         FREE                            Dementia Caregiver
                                                    Members and non-members         Support Group
   P PEACHTREE CITY                                 Pre-registration required
     Tuesday, August 17                                                           P PEACHTREE CITY
     1:45 p.m.                                      Marvel in a slice of local      Thursday, August 19
     FREE                                           history presented by the        1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
     Member exclusive                               Senoia Area Historical          FREE
     No pre-registration required                   Society History Museum.         Members and non-members
                                                    Learn the origin of the town    No pre-registration required
     August book: A Burning by                      name, how it became a
     Megha Majumdar. September                      bustling place in the 1900s     For more information, contact
     book: The Splendid and the                     and again in the 2000s. Enjoy   Lynnette Dunn at 770-506-
     Vile by Erik Larson. For more                  stories of some of Senoia’s     1538 or by email at lynnette.
     information, please contact                    special townspeople from        dunn@piedmont.org.
     Meghan Caton at megcaton@                      over the years.
     gmail.com.                                                                     The Lost Gold
                                            Rootin’ For Ya
       Live Beyond                                                          F   FAYETTEVILLE
       Expectations                     F   FAYETTEVILLE                        Thursday, August 19
                                            Wednesday, August 18                1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    F FAYETTEVILLE                          1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.              FREE
       Tuesday, August 17                   FREE                                Members and non-members
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Pre-registration required      see the development along         Inspector Home
                                      the way. Jim Scott rolls into
       Historian Robert Jones takes   the history of transportation P   PEACHTREE CITY
       us back in history in search offrom the invention of the         Wednesday, August 25
       the lost confederate gold. In  wheel to space travel and         1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
       1865, an abundance of gold     everything in between.            FREE
       left Richmond, VA heading                                        Members and non-members
       south and disappearing along    The Art of Preservation          Pre-registration required
       the way. In addition, learn
       about several other Civil War P PEACHTREE CITY                   Linda Sorrows and Lee
       gold stories – some real and    Monday, August 23                M c K i n n e y, r e a l e s t a t e
       some proven to be fictional.    1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.           specialist with Aberdeen Fine
       Robert will be joining this     FREE                             Properties, will share the
       class virtually via Zoom.       Members and non-members          secrets to home inspections.
                                       Pre-registration required        Know your options, learn what
       The Grape Escape                                                 you can do to prepare, and
                                      We all have an old box            what you should be aware of
   P   PEACHTREE CITY                 somewhere filled with family      when negotiating the results
       Thursday, August 19            photos you don’t know what        of a home inspection.
       2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.            to do with. It’s time to get
       $20                            them out and preserve those       P“age” Turners
       Member exclusive               priceless heirlooms that          Book Club
       Pre-registration required      offer a glimpse into family’s
                                      story and heritage for future F   FAYETTEVILLE
     Wine connoisseur Eric Trout,     generations. Jill Prouty with     Thursday, August 26
     will be on hand to pass along    the Peachtree City Library        1:30 p.m.
     all his expertise about wines.   teaches how to store photos,      FREE
     Join in the fun for a monthly    keep them in good condition,      Member exclusive
     educational program related      and ways to keep the images       No pre-registration required
     to different wines, regions,     alive for years to come.
     countries, and more. Get                                           August book: The Wheel
     information on a variety of    Let It Bee                          on the School by Meindert
     topics relating to the choice                                      DeJong. September book:
     and become a wine expert F FAYETTEVILLE                            The Lake House by Kate
     in no time. This month, learn  Wednesday, August 25                Morton. This group may be
     about Chilean wines.           1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.              meeting via zoom, check
                                    FREE                                before arriving on site. For
     Roll With It                   Members and non-members             more information, please
                                    Pre-registration required           contact Heidi Williams at
   F FAYETTEVILLE                                                       jmwhome8332@gmail.com.
     Monday, August 23              Buzz on over for an afternoon
     1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.         with bee expert, Barry St.
     FREE                           Onge. Barry will share              A Valuable Lesson
     Members and non-members        stories of his experience in
     Pre-registration required      bee keeping and will teach F        FAYETTEVILLE
                                    us about more than just the         Thursday, August 26
     Transportation has one of the  basics. Discover the different      1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
     longest and most developed     parts of the hive, what each        FREE
     histories known to man-kind.   bee’s role in the hive is,          Members and non-members
     From simply getting around     and how these fascinating           Pre-registration required
     on foot to planes, trains, and busy bee workers serve our
     automobiles it’s amazing to    environment.
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