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ENRICHMENT
February 2023
T H E I N S I D E R ’ S G U I D E T O FAY E T T E S E N I O R S E R V I C E S ’ L I F E E N R I C H M E N T C E N T E R
FAYETTEVILLE | PEACHTREE CIT Y
Jokes On You
You’ll be rolling on the floor laughing during this night of
side splitting fun at our annual Comedy Night and Dinner!
Bite into Mardi Gras
Treat the taste buds with a delicious Mardi Gras lunch
and celebration right here at Fayette Senior Services.
Easy As Pie
This easy and delicious Meringue pie is one you’ll be
baking over and over again, it’s just that good!
Live Well. Age Well.
Fayette Senior Services
invites you to
Hosted by Trilith
Enjoy an elegant evening at the Reel People Care Gala at Trilith on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Walk the red carpet and feel like a star at this wonderful fundraiser event supporting local
nonprofits in Fayette County. Fayette Senior Services is excited to announce that we are one
of the participating charities. Through your ticket purchase, you will be directly supporting
Fayette Senior Services transportation program!
Individual tickets available for $275. Corporate sponsorship packages are available.
For more information or to be put on a reservations list, please contact
Morgan Lanier at mlanier@fayss.org or 770-769-8430
Fayette Senior Services Presents:
St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration
Peachtree City | 203 McIntosh Trail | 770.461.0813
Thursday $15 | Ticket
March 16 Pre-registration
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. required
Event Sponsored By:
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February
featured
Not All Heroes Wear Capes 10
Meet Meals On Wheels Volunteer and 2022 Hero Award
recipient Katie Salisbury, who truly makes a difference!
Pie Only Have Eyes For You 11
This pie is bursting with a sweet, creamy and tasty filling
and topping that will melt in your mouth with each bite.
Join in the Punch Line 15
It’s all about the laughter as our comedian has you
in stitches during The Laugh Track Comedy Night.
A Taste of Mardi Gras 15
Grab a bite of the ‘Big Easy’ with these delicious lunch
options from our kitchen crew to celebrate Mardi Gras.
in every issue
2023 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
About FSS 4
President’s Day...................February 20, 2023
Memorial Day................................May 29, 2023 Supportive Services 5
Independence Day..........................July 4, 2023
Labor Day.............................September 4, 2023
Meet Our Staff 6
Thanksgiving.......................November 23, 2023 Membership & Center Info 6-7
Thanksgiving.......................November 24, 2023
Christmas............................December 25, 2023 Coming Soon 8
Holidays ....................... ...December 26, 2023
Holidays ....................... ...December 27, 2023 Free Stuff - Every Day! 12-13
Holidays ....................... ...December 28, 2023
Special Events 15
Holidays ....................... ...December 29, 2023
Classes & Programs 18-29
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Members can enjoy Fayette Senior
Services Life Enrichment Center
activities in two great locations.
Membership includes both of our
locations and we encourage
ABOUT US
everyone to take advantage of all
Since 1978, Fayette Senior Services, Inc., (FSS) an independent, we have to offer at each place!
nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, has been providing a wide array of life
enriching services to Fayette County residents age 50 and better. Fayette Fayetteville Location:
County, Georgia, is home to one of the fastest growing senior populations 4 Center Drive
in metro Atlanta – and the age 50+ population segment is projected to grow Fayetteville, GA 30214
an astonishing 450% by 2040. This statistic alone makes our mission — to Phone: 770-461-0813
make a meaningful difference in the emotional, social, and physical well- Fax: 770-461-2448
being of older adults — all the more critical. By fostering independence, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
improving quality of life, and enhancing the community connection, the (Same complex as the Fayette
programs and services we provide are an essential part of our community. County Justice Center)
Not-for-profit FSS enjoys a unique public/private partnership with Peachtree City Location
Fayette County government. Through this agreement we provide a variety The Gathering Place:
of supportive services such as Meals On Wheels, Transportation, In-home 203 McIntosh Trail
Personal Care/ Homemaker Services, Care Management, Information Peachtree City, GA 30269
Assistance, and more. We could not do that without our government Phone: 770-461-0813
partners; however, we believe it is our responsibility to complement the M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
public support to ensure we can continue serving Fayette’s seniors for (Same complex as the
generations to come. Therefore, we feel it’s important to note that less Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater)
than half of our revenue comes from sources other than federal, state,
and local governments.
Visit us at our website:
www.fayss.org
Fayette Senior Services is recognized as a model of sustainability and
social entrepreneurship among peer organizations and non-government
funders. Although we are proud of this recognition, we could not do all
that we do without the support from charitable donors, center members, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
volunteers, grantees, and the community that so generously supports our CHAIRMAN | Dan Vano
fundraising efforts.
VICE CHAIRMAN | Stephen Childs
The aging transition can be paved with a broad spectrum of challenges.
However, it can also prove to be rich with opportunities. The key to “aging TREASURER | Kim Schnoes
well” is knowledge. When it comes to addressing those unique needs,
Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center is the one-stop shop for SECRETARY | Martha Teal
empowering older adults to live well and age well.
DIRECTOR | Rev. B.A. Jackson
Our Life Enrichment Centers in Fayetteville and Peachtree City are DIRECTOR | Bob Reeves
uniquely different from traditional senior centers. Our beautiful facilities
are a vibrant place where adults age 50+ come to socialize with friends, DIRECTOR | Carol Davis
enjoy a great meal in our Ultimate Café, re-energize their bodies, exercise
their minds, and lift their spirits. DIRECTOR | Sharon Brooks
DIRECTOR | Donnie Davis
To make sure our programs and activities are within easy reach to more
seniors, we are proud to have established a community partnership with DIRECTOR | Paige Muh
the city of Peachtree City. We also offer many programs and activities in
Peachtree City at the Gathering Place (next to “The Fred” Amphitheater). DIRECTOR | Bubba Ruppe
DIRECTOR | Lynn Black
We are proud to be making life better in our community.
The Fayette Senior Services Staff
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When You Need a Little Help From Some Friends...
We offer supportive services that make a meaningful
difference in the emotional, social, and physical well-
being of older adults by preserving their independence,
improving their quality of life, and connecting them to
the community.
Meals On Wheels
Meals on Wheels is a needs-based
program for homebound or semi-homebound
seniors who are unable to provide and affordable door-to-door transportation
themselves with regular nutritious meals options. Wheelchair assistance available.
due to physical or financial challenges. The
service also connects homebound seniors to In-Home Personal Care/Homemaker
the community through daily social contact, Services
which also helps to ensure their well-being. This service enables older adults to
remain living independently by providing
AniMeals compassionate care from trained personnel
To many homebound seniors, having a pet who perform simple homemaker and/
is a source of companionship and comfort. or personal care tasks, such as light
The AniMeals™ program is designed to give housekeeping or assistance with bathing.
our Meals On Wheels clients a little help Delivered with the utmost personal respect
with the cost of pet food to make sure that and dignity, our services can also bring
maintaining that important bond isn’t an much needed respite to caregivers.
added burden.
Care Management
STAR Program Our professional staff of social workers
(Seniors Together After Retirement) helps older adults make informed decisions
Our STAR program offers individuals 60 to enhance independent living and quality of
and older an opportunity to come together life. Our Care Managers offer consultations,
for socialization, recreational activities, assessments, and follow-up to assist
health and wellness classes, and a nutritious individuals and families in planning and
meal in our Ultimate Cafe. Transportation to care. We also provide invaluable support to
and from the Center may also be available caregivers.
to eligible participants.
Medical Equipment Lending
Transportation We lend gently-used medical equipment
For older adults who no longer drive, to individuals, families and caregivers.
getting to essential medical appointments, Equipment is loaned on a first-come first
to the pharmacy, to church or to the grocery served basis.
store can be a challenge putting their health
a n d w e l l - b e i n g a t r i s k . We p r o v i d e s a f e
Eligibility requirements apply for some programs. Some services may be provided free of charge or based on a
sliding scale of income. Tax deductible donations welcome for services. Contact us at 770-461-0813 for more information.
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Meet Our Staff!
ADMINISTRATION CARE
Nancy Meaders
MANAGEMENT Membership
President & CEO Natalie Hynson
Care Manager Our nominal annual membership
Dan Gibbs fee helps Fayette Senior Services
Director of Operations Iris Harris
Care Manager (FSS), a non-profit 501(c)(3)
Morgan Lanier organization, sustain its operations,
Program Development Angie Hotard
Coordinator Care Administrator programs and services in order for
Deana Wright us to maintain our beautiful facilities
PTC Center Coordinator TRANSPORTATION and continue to offer great programs
Marilyn Walker and café services at a great value to
Member Services PTC Jeff Wix our members. For more information
Transportation Manager
Paul Hives about FSS, please contact the
Technology Development Adrianne Bellantoni center administrator.
Transportation Coordinator
Lynne Leatherman Roger Grandt
Finance Officer Membership Dues: $30 for Fayette
Driver
Amber Oliver County residents ($90/out-of-
Center & Volunteer Jane Rode county)*. Membership applications
Coordinator Driver
must be made in person and are
Jan Perkins available at the reception desk
THE ULTIMATE Driver
CAFÉ in both FSS locations. We regret
Dennis Duke that we cannot accept mail-in
Bonnie Kanofsky Driver
applications. Photo ID/Proof of
Executive Chef Harold Gunnin Jr. residency required.
Ashley Loggins Driver
Executive Chef Cheryl Hembree Volunteers are eligible for a FREE
Pedro Cruz Driver
membership after 75 hours of
Sous Chef Terry Billingsley service per 12 months. Fayette
Candice Bailey Driver
Senior Services accepts VISA,
Kitchen Manager Chris Parker MASTERCARD and DISCOVER
Maria Marin Driver
cards.
Café Assistant Paula Byram
Hunter Bailey Driver *No one is excluded for inability to
Café Assistant Sabrina Bazydlo pay. Complimentary memberships
Callum Nichols Driver can be arranged with a care
Café Assistant Laurie Brasher manager. Please call Iris Harris
Carol Rowell Driver Care Manager, 770-461-0813 ext.
Café Assistant Bob Corleto 116 for information or arrange for a
Driver confidential meeting.
MEALS ON WHEELS John Felbinger
Driver As we create more opportunities to
Natalie Hynson
Meals On Wheels Wesley Richardson enrich the lives of older adults in the
Coordinator Driver community, your rewards of being
Arnold Powell Phil King a Fayette Senior Services Member
Meals On Wheels Driver grow as we do. Your membership will
Ambassador
Alan Simmons be honored at both our Fayetteville
Rebecca Bardo Drive and Peachtree City locations.
Meals On Wheels
Ambassador
Advertising Information. We appreciate the support from our advertisers, which helps defray the cost of printing our newsletter. For information about FSS
advertising and other sponsorship opportunities, please contact Morgan Lanier at 770-461-0813 or mlanier@fayss.org. *The appearance of advertising
in Fayette Senior Services, Inc. newsletter, website, classes, programs, or other promotional materials is neither a guarantee nor an endorsement by
Fayette Senior Services, Inc. of the product, service, or company or the claims made for the product in such advertising.
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Membership Has The Fitness
Its Rewards Center
- Fayetteville -
Just show your FSS membership card at Monday-Friday
these retailers and receive discounts: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The fitness center is open to members for
only $10 per month. Our fitness center is
BLB Handyman Services a great place to get fit, enjoy friends &
Ben Bosworth maintain a healthy lifestyle.
(678) 777-0871
Receive a 10% discount off services with a valid FSS The Ultimate
membership card. Ben is a local fireman and the
owner and operator of BLB Handyman Services, LLC.
Serving Fayette and Coweta county.
Café
- Fayetteville -
Our dining services are for members only.
TRINITY Services of It’s one of the many benefits of member-
Georgia, Inc ship! Members may bring guests to the
Electrical contractor/Low-Voltage Contractor café, but we ask that all guests sign in at
Ben Miller the front desk before dining.
(770) 402-0181
Helping to meet your residential, industrial and
Breakfast
Monday through Friday
commercial electrical needs. 10% off all parts involved 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
with service work with valid FSS membership card. Hot breakfast item served every day
Enjoy a choice of continental breakfast
Tom’s Pest Control Co. items
(770) 487-9506 (cereal, muffins, bagels, fruit, juice, milk).
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 through Friday
532 Crosstown Drive in Peachtree City. 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(770) 631-9803 Choose from two chef-prepared hot entrees,
side dishes, soup du jour, small garden-fresh
10% off your purchases when you show a valid FSS salad, choice of desserts or fruit. Pricing is
membership card. á la carte, plus tax. Beverages are included
with any meal purchase
Jolly Technologies (iced tea, coffee, and water).
(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 2023 CPR/AED TRAINING SPONSORED BY:
us to give our guests a tour, answer questions, and
track the number of visitors to our center. Group
Reservations: We welcome groups to visit our center
for a tour and lunch, but to better serve you, please
call 770-461-0813 in advance to set up with our staff!
Guest is not a substitute for membership! If a member-
eligible guest has more than two visits to our center,
we ask they become a member to continue enjoying
the center.
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Coming Soon... Miriam’s Fitness Corner
March 2023 For the Love of Cod
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Love is in the air and hearts are plastered everywhere. It
Peachtree City | Thursday, March 16 must be February - National Heart Month. That’s my cue
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | $15 to remind you to take extra good care of your own heart.
Top of the morning to ya! Share some Irish Luck Heart health should always be a top priority because our
at this St. Patrick’s Day event. It will leave all heart is THE most important muscle. One thing that can be
who don’t attend green with envy. Sponsored by done to improve heart health is increased Omega-3 intake.
Aberdeen Fine Properties, State Farm Agent Mark Omega-3s are essential fatty acids (aka “the good fat”)
Gray, and Kaiser Permanente. that can be added to the diet through supplements and/
or by consciously choosing foods that are a good source.
Our bodies cannot produce it, therefore we must ingest it.
April 2023 Fish, such as Salmon and Cod, along with other seafood
Sounds of Spring are extremely rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. These essential
Fayetteville | Thursday, April 27 fatty acids yield health benefits that will blow your mind. For
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | $15 example, Omega-3 has been linked to the prevention of
Enjoy the beautiful weather and a private concert heart disease and strokes. There is evidence that it plays a
performed by The Southern Crescent Chorale. protective role in fighting cancer and controlling lupus and
This event will be held outside, so bring your eczema. Research has also shown it improves cholesterol
and that its anti-inflammatory properties can slow hair
chairs! Sponsored by State Farm Agent Mark Gray. loss, ease lower back and joint pain caused by rheumatoid
arthritis and osteoporosis AND help relieve depression. In
June 2023 other words, if you are not getting your Omega-3s, you need
Boot Scoot & BBQ to be. See list below for suggested food sources or visit your
Fayetteville | Friday, June 23 local natural food supplement store today. Either way, for the
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | $15 love of Cod - just add it to your diet already. (Note: If taking
Put on your boots and enjoy a wonderful BBQ blood thinners or other heart-related prescriptions, consult a
dinner along with a night full of dancing for a physician before taking supplements)
boot scootin’ good time! Sponsored by Somerby, Foods rich in Omega-3: Salmon, Cod, Herring, Mackerel,
Humana and Kaiser Permanente. Sardines, Tuna, Cod Liver Oil, Fish Oil, Trout, Swordfish,
*All events are subject to change in date/time Walnuts, Avocado, Edible Seaweed, Soybeans, Sunflower
Stay tuned for more details! Seeds, Flaxseed Oil, Chia Seeds, Hemp Seeds.
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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The Way the Cookie Crumbles...
These delicious cookies were submitted at the cookie contest at
our annual Fayetteville Christmas Party! Both were delicious and
we suggest making a batch... or ten...to try. Don’t forget to share!
Orange Balls
Submitted by Pam Davis • Add pecans and mix well
• Roll into bite size balls
• Roll the balls in the coconut
Ingredients:
• 1 (6 oz) can frozen orange juice
concentrate Makes approximately 100 balls
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 cup chopped pecans Will keep for several weeks in tight container
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened in freezer!
• 1 (12 oz) box vanilla wafers
• 1 cup fine grated coconut
Directions:
• Roll wafers with rolling pin until fine
• Mix by hand: wafers, butter, sugar
and juice
Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients:
• 1 cup pumpkin Directions:
• 1 cup Crisco Oil • Mix together pumpkin, Crisco oil,
• 1 cup sugar sugar, egg, salt, baking soda, vanilla
• 1 egg and cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt • Slowly mix in the flour
• 1 tsp baking soda • Fold in bag of chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla • Put small spoonfuls on a greased
• 1 tsp cinnamon cookie sheet
• 1 cup flour • Bake at 350 degrees for about 8-10
• 12 oz bag of chocolate chips minutes, until the bottom is light
brown
Makes about 8 1/2 dozen cookies.
Submitted Darla Hayes
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Dear Volunteer, You Make a Difference!
Buffalo Bill’s Won’t You Come Out Tonight Written By: Amber Oliver
Katie attended Buffalo State and then
the University of Buffalo to obtain her master’s
degree. Her degrees in elementary education
and special education resulted in her teaching
K, 1st, and 2nd grades as well as special
education in both the public and private school
sectors. She has shared her love of knowledge
by teaching in NY, PA, CT, and GA. Though she
no longer teaches, she has not officially retired.
Katie works part time as an activities assistant
at the Benton House in Newnan. She loves her
job there for the same reasons she loves MOW.
Katie and her husband Joe have been
married 25 years. They met in college while
working at the same restaurant. They have
resided in PTC for 15 years. As Joe is a big
golfer, it played a role in how they landed here
in Fayette County. They have 1 daughter, Marin,
When I saw Katie Salisbury, one of our who is a freshman at Georgia State University.
MOW volunteers, featured in The Citizen as a
recipient of the Fayette Chamber of Commerce As a family, they enjoy spending time at
2022 Hero Award, I knew she had to be our their home on Lake Martin. They take the boat
Spotlight Volunteer for February. Katie was out year round, however, November through
honored as an unmasked hero in our community April they often find themselves the only ones
for her work with Meals on Wheels. She told on the lake except for the devoted fishermen.
me that she is honored to spend time with our In addition to lake life, Katie is a lifelong Buffalo
MOW team like Natalie, Arnold and Rebecca. Bills fan; as painful as that can sometimes be.
But we feel it is we who are so fortunate to have She is hoping for a Super Bowl win this year.
her as a FSS volunteer. Go Bills!
Katie delivers meals on our MOW Route Katie takes “hero” to a whole new level
#6 every Wednesday. But like most of our with our Meals on Wheels clients. She goes
MOW volunteers, she doesn’t stop there. She far beyond delivering a meal. She spends time
delights in shopping for MOW patrons who are with her clients, discovering their needs and
homebound, she helps take care of pets, and then meeting those needs with seemingly small
is a visiting angel for those who have to be tasks that are so big to them. It comes naturally
admitted to the hospital. She extends herself to Katie to give back. She never hesitates to
and her kindness above and beyond. reach out and lend a helping hand and jump in
where needed, selflessly giving her time to help
She grew up in Buffalo, NY with 3 sisters meet the needs of seniors in Fayette County.
and 2 brothers. Katie is the youngest of 6 kids. We are so lucky to have Katie as a part of
Her dad was a mechanical engineer, but her our volunteer team. You’re a hero in our eyes
mom had the harder job - staying home with all always, Katie! Thanks for all you do and the
the kids. At 15 years old, she got her first job at lives you impact each day!
the local drug store in a shopping plaza behind
her house. She actually had to count back
change manually! All 5 of her siblings worked 2023
at the drug store at some time or another. Volunteer
Sponsor
10 | February 2023 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORGFrom Our Kitchen To Yours
Meringue Pie
Enjoy this delicious recipe to try at home from the kitchen of the Fayette Senior Services’ family!
Ingredients
• 3 egg whites
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 20 Ritz crackers, crushed
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 pint whipping cream
Directions
• Beat egg whites until stiff
• Slowly add sugar, beating to form stiff
peaks
• Fold in crushed crackers and chopped
nuts
• Spread in an ungreased 8 inch pie pan.
Using the back of spoon, make the
sides higher than the middle of the pie
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
• Let cool
• Whip the cream and add about a 1/4 cup
of sugar to the cream
• Spread in the center of cooled pie
• Refrigerate
Photo by jules via Flickr Enjoy
Join us in the Ultimate Cafe in
Fayetteville!
Breakfast:
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hot breakfast item served each day
(a la carte pricing plus tax)
Lunch:
Monday through Friday
11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(a la carte pricing plus tax)
770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG February 2023 | 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 Wednesdays Fridays
Sit and Get Fit: Sit and Get Fit: Sit and Get Fit:
10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
Canasta: Canasta: Pinochle:
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Regular and Hand & Foot Blood Pressure Check: Canasta:
Advanced Bridge: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2nd Monday of month Rummikub: Mexican Train
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dominoes:
Mexican Train 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Dominoes: Scrabble:
12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sit and Stitch: Bid Whist:
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday Bridge:
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Canasta:
Chess Club: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Uno:
Bid Whist: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Blood Pressure Check: Calling all
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sit and Stitch:
pool sharks!
Tuesdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Practice your skills
and have fun playing
Bunco:
Uno: billiards. Join this fun group
1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. of friends who have made
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the pool room their second
Scrabble: home! Enjoy some friendly
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. competition and banter any
Tuesday Bridge Club: day of the week during our
1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. regular business hours.
Phase 10:
Men & women welcome!
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
12 | February 2023 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 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bridge Free Play:
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Social Duplicate Bridge:
1st, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday
Fridays
Canasta: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morning Stretch:
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mahjong: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mahjong:
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Canasta:
Tuesdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Game Day:
Happy 2Soms: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
3rd Tuesday of month
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Turn the
This group meets monthly Pages!
to play bingo.
Check out the collection of
books and magazines from
all genre. Available for pick
up at both our Peachtree
City and Fayetteville loca-
tions! Have some you aren’t
using? We are currently ac-
cepting book donations.
We enjoyed having Desperado the Parrot join us for a program Some of our members made Santa’s nice list this year
770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG February 2023 | 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.
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 members of The Noteworthys performing at FSS Members June and Darla celebrating the holidays together
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Photo by Ti_Kawamoto via Flickr
You’re the Chocolate A Bite Out of Mardi The Laugh Track
To My Strawberry Gras Luncheon Comedy Night
FAYETTEVILLE PEACHTREE CITY FAYETTEVILLE
Friday, February 3 Friday, February 17 Thursday, February 23
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$5 $10 $15
Member exclusive Member exclusive Members and non-members
Pre-registration required Pre-registration required Pre-registration required
You never need an excuse The countdown to Mardi A night of laughs awaits
for a delicious chocolate Gras is on! Although we as a hilarious comedian
covered strawberry, but if won’t have a big parade brings his talents live to
you feel you do, there is no and celebration like in some all of us at Fayette Senior
better time than Valentine’s of the most spirited towns, Services. Enjoy a delicious
Day! Treat yourself to some we can have our very own and wonderfully prepared
delicious and beautiful little celebration at Fayette dinner by our kitchen crew
strawberries. Join Scoops Senior Services. Throw before relishing in some
Fayetteville as they teach on your green, purple and family-friendly humor that
us the art of making these gold, grab some beads will have you out of your
tasty delights. Decorate and join us for a delicious seats and rolling on the
six strawberries to eat or Mardi Gras themed lunch! floor laughing. A perfect
take home using a variety Enjoy traditional tastes evening out for some light
o f d i ff e r e n t t e c h n i q u e s , of jambalaya, white rice, hearted fun.
chocolates, and toppings. shrimp po’ boys, Cajun
Not only will you have some corn and beignets.
to enjoy but also will learn
the secrets to continuing
to make them any time you
get the craving!
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wedn
Quilting Day:
Fayette Coun
Informatio
Life is Hea
5 6 Garden Club pg. 23 7 Quilting
UFO p
Safe and Sound pg. 22 Reflexology pg. 27 Love Potio
Breathe In, Breathe Out pg. 27 Coffee with a
Map Your Emotions pg. 22
Eyeglass
The Chinese New Year pg. 23 and Adjustm
12 13 Act Your Age pg. 28
14 Murder in P
Fraud Alert pg. 23 City pg
Lunch & Learn: From the
Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Bottom of My Heart pg. 28 Joint the Move
Soap Making pg. 24 Volunteer Open
House pg. 24 Computer Assis
19 20 Book Club pg. 25 21 Quilting D
A Purpose
1-on-1 Medicare
CLOSED Consultations pg. 25 Don’t Put All
in One Bas
When Life Hands Steps to Succ
President’s Day You Lemons pg. 25
Hearing Aid C
Painting Workshop pg. 18 Maintenan
26 27 The Hidden Risks
28
Sing It Loud, Sing It of Retirement pg. 26
Proud: Karaoke pg. 25
Understanding Alzheimer’s
Balance It Out: Balance and Dementia pg. 26
Assessments pg. 29
Computer Assistance pg. 26
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nesday Thursday Friday Saturday
UFO pg. 18
1 2 3 4
What’s for Lunch? pg. 22
Let It Go pg. 22
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on pg. 21 A Gut Feeling pg. 27
You’re the Chocolate To
What the Shell pg. 22 My Strawberry pg. 15
art pg. 27
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pg. 18 8 Movie Day pg. 21
9 10 11
ons pg. 23 Breaking Through
Express Lunch pg. 26 the Wall pg. 23
a Cop pg. 23
Beat Belly Bloat pg. 28
s Repair Mental Note pg. 27
ments pg. 27
Peachtree
15 Dementia Caregiver
16 Cornhole pg. 24 17 18
g. 24 Support Group pg. 24 A Bite Out of Mardi
Gras Luncheon pg. 15
ement pg. 28 I Beg Your Garden pg. 24
Exercise Your
Gym Rights pg. 28
stance pg. 26 The Grape Escape pg. 24
Batik Painting pg. 18
Day: With
e pg. 1822 Book Club pg. 25
Movie Day pg. 21
23 24 25
Movie Day pg. 21
l Your Eggs Express Lunch pg. 26
sket pg. 25 Brain Games for
cess pg. 29 The Laugh Track Brain Health pg. 29
Comedy Night pg. 15
Cleanings & Fayette County SPLOST Car Wash pg. 25
nce pg. 28 Information pg. 21
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time to work on a personal Batik Painting
Needlework project with others. Must
provide your own sewing PEACHTREE CITY
machine. Some quilting Friday, February 17
Crochet experience required, not for 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
beginners. $30 | Includes materials
FAYETTEVILLE Pre-registration required
Pre-registration required Quilting Day: Instructor: Karen DeFelix
Instructor: Nancy Crow With a Purpose
Learn to use the Batik
Crochet classes will be back FAYETTEVILLE process of using wax as
in March! Contact Nancy at Wednesday, February 22 a resist. Using watercolor
icrochet2@bellsouth.net with 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and paper, combined with
questions. $15 | Materials not included the wax, these will create a
Pre-registration required beautiful and unique piece.
Quilting Day: Instructor: Darlene Hubble The finished painting can be
UFO framed in the customary way
Inspire yourself by creating or displayed using only a
FAYETTEVILLE a quilt for charity, family mat around it so light comes
Wednesday, February 1 or even yourself. This will through, giving it a stained-
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. develop a positive frame of glass look. No previous
$15 | Materials not included mind for a great time spent experience needed.
Pre-registration required quilting. This class is not
instruction based, just free
Dance
Instructor: Darlene Hubble
time to work on a personal
Ta k e t i m e t o f i n i s h u p project with others. Must
projects. Search your quilt provide your own sewing
area and grab your oldest machine. Some quilting Peachtree City
UFO to get it finished. This experience required, not for Beginner I Line Dance
class is not instruction beginners.
based, just free time to work PEACHTREE CITY
on a personal project with Creative Pursuits Tuesday
others. Must provide your 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
own sewing machine. Some $15 | Month
quilting experience required, Painting Workshop Instructor: Stella Joshua
not for beginners.
FAYETTEVILLE For those who are new to line
Quilting Day: Tuesday, February 21 dance. Learn the basic dance
UFO 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. steps, dance terminology,
$35 | Includes materials and some of the popular
FAYETTEVILLE Pre-registration required party, reunion, and reception
Wednesday, February 8 Instructor: Kathy Brewer dances.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$15 | Materials not included Paint a picture by following Peachtree City
Pre-registration required along step-by-step with Beginner II Line Dance
Instructor: Darlene Hubble the instructor – you’ll be
surprised by what you’re PEACHTREE CITY
Take time to finish up projects. capable of! See the front Tuesday
Search your quilt area and desk for a sample picture. 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
grab your oldest UFO to get This month, paint a $15 | Month
it finished. This class is not gorgeous dogwood branch Instructor: Stella Joshua
instruction based, just free and flowers.
18 | February 2023 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORGFor those who have had at Free Moves breathing exercises and
least six months of Beginner Line Dance meditation as well as
I Line Dance. This class movement with emphasis
develops more complex FAYETTEVILLE on your body that many
dances, steps, and turns. Fridays traditional floor yoga poses
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. focus on.
Beginner Line Dance FREE
Members exclusive Yoga: Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE Pre-registration required
Tuesday FAYETTEVILLE
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a morning of dancing Friday
$15 | Month during this self-led group. 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Instructor: Eddie Huffman Gather together to move $20 | Month
to the music. This is just Instructor: T. Michael
Keep those line dancing a casual dance and not
moves sharp! This class instruction based. No A form of mind-body exercise
is designed for those who teacher will be present, just that combines standing,
have at least six months members who love dancing! sitting, and balancing
experience in dancing. postures to bring strength,
Dancing is the best activity flexibility, and calm.
to keep your mind sharp and
focused. Take the quarterly
Fitness Yoga: Fayetteville
step workshop too in order Zoom Live Session
to enhance your experience, Cardio, Core & More
learn proper dance steps Via Zoom from your home
and line dance etiquette. PEACHTREE CITY Friday
Thursday 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Improver Line Dance 12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. $20 | Month
$10 | Month Instructor: T. Michael
FAYETTEVILLE Instructor: Miriam Jones
Tuesday This will feature the Yoga
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. If early morning workouts class live via Zoom so you
$15 | Month aren’t your thing, this is can participate in the same
Instructor: Eddie Huffman the class for you! Miriam great class in your home.
feels your pain and is
Keep advancing and happy to reciprocate! Join Yoga: Peachtree City
become a line dance expert for a fun and different mix
in no time. For those who of effective, yet easy-to- PEACHTREE CITY
have had at least 12 months follow exercises that will Thursday
of Beginner Line Dancing. strengthen your body and 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
When you reach the enhance your mood. Bring $20 | Month
Improver level, you are on a mat. Instructor: Renee Morris
your way to learn a myriad
of new and fun challenging Chair Yoga A form of mind-body exercise
dances. Remember line that combines standing,
dancing is excellent for PEACHTREE CITY sitting, and balancing
mind, body and social Tuesday postures to bring strength
networking. Reach out 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and flexibility.
and connect to workshops, $25 | Month
seminars, and open dance Instructor: Kathryn Martin Tai Chi Club
parties in order to reach
your maximum capacity. A great yoga workout FAYETTEVILLE
that incorporates gentle Tuesday
stretches and builds 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
awareness through Thursday (no 3rd Thursday)
770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG February 2023 | 1910 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. feeling stronger and more $10 | Month
FREE energized. Each workout Instructor: Miriam Jones
No pre-registration required is designed to improve
endurance, strength, A series of simple and easy
This self-lead group meets to f l e x i b i l i t y, c o o r d i n a t i o n , to follow stretch combinations
practice their form together. core, and brain function. to improve your balance,
This is not instruction Modifications always coordination, and range of
based and previous Tai Chi provided. motion.
experience is needed. Tai
Chi provides a safe, gradual Intermediate Stretch for Movement:
way to improve flexibility, I Aerobics: Zoom Live Session
increase circulation, reduce Zoom Live Session
stress, strengthen bones, Via Zoom from your home
lower blood pressure, and Via Zoom from your home Wednesday
increase overall fitness. Tuesday and Thursday 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
8:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. $10 | Month
Power Aerobics $20 | Month per class Instructor: Miriam Jones
Instructor: Miriam Jones
FAYETTEVILLE This will feature the Stretch
Tuesday and Thursday This will feature the for Movement class live via
7:40 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Intermediate I Aerobics Zoom so you can participate
$20 | Month class live via Zoom so you in the same great class in
Instructor: Miriam Jones can participate in the same your home.
great class in your home.
These super fun, up-tempo Stretch for Movement
total body workout sessions Intermediate Pre-recorded Sessions
are designed to strengthen II Aerobics
your muscles and core while FAYETTEVILLE
simultaneously improving FAYETTEVILLE Monday
balance, coordination, and Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
flexibility. Prepare to be 9:40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $10 | Month
safely challenged as no $20 | Month Instructor: Miriam Jones
workout is ever the same. Instructor: Miriam Jones
Yo u ’ l l g a i n e n e r g y a n d Grab an extra day of this
friendships. Each Thursday This total body workout will great stretch class. We’ll
workout includes floor work leave you feeling stronger feature one of Miriam’s
so bring a mat that day. and more energized. Start previously recorded stretch
Modifications provided. your morning off twice a for movement sessions
week with Miriam as she on our projector screen. A
Intermediate provides a great session series of simple and easy to
I Aerobics intended to get you follow stretch combinations
moving and feeling better to improve your balance,
FAYETTEVILLE throughout each week. coordination, and range of
Tuesday and Thursday Each workout is designed motion.
8:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to improve endurance,
$20 | Month s t r e n g t h , f l e x i b i l i t y, Walking Group:
Instructor: Miriam Jones coordination, core, and Fayetteville
brain function. Modifications
Whether you’re a fitness always provided. FAYETTEVILLE
enthusiast or dread the idea Wednesday
of exercise, this is the class Stretch for Movement 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
for you. Take the routine FREE
out of fitness. These total FAYETTEVILLE No pre-registration required
body workouts are never Wednesday
the same and will have you 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Meet inside the FSS lobby
20 | February 2023 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORGto increase your success by 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
walking with a partner(s). FREE FREE
150 minutes per week of Member exclusive Members and non-members
cardiovascular activity Pre-registration required
promotes heart health and FAYETTEVILLE
lowers the risk of many other Mahjong is a fun and popular Thursday, February 23
ailments. Improve physical game of strategy and skill 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
fitness with a dose of cardio. with a lot of social time FREE
Self-led group. thrown in! This tile-based Members and non-members
game works the mind and
Walking Group: makes for a fun afternoon In preparation for the March
Peachtree City with friends. Join some of 2023 SPLOST vote, attend
our regular mahjong ladies this SPLOST education
PEACHTREE CITY as they teach the basics to seminar at Fayette Senior
Thursday this game. If you are new to Services. During that vote,
10 a.m. Mahjong or need a refresher, you will be asked to support
FREE join to learn new skills. the projects proposed on the
No pre-registration required 2023 SPLOST for Fayette
Fayette County County including over
Meet at the Gathering Place SPLOST Information $1,000,000 to support Fayette
to check in and then take Senior Services projects.
advantage of the paths PEACHTREE CITY We will discuss the details
around the center to add Wednesday, February 1 of Fayette Senior Services
social interaction with a dose
of cardio. Self-led group.
Personal Training The Center Box Office
FAYETTEVILLE
Scheduled by request only Member exclusive | Pre-registration required
$50 | Session (1 hour) PEACHTREE CITY
Instructor: Miriam Jones and Thursday, February 9 | 1 p.m.
Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) | PG
T Michael
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery. The Crawleys
and their staff welcome a movie crew and their glamourous stars to
If you are searching for a Downton for the filming of a new silent movie, while other members of
more structured setting to get the family go on a grand adventure to a villa in the south of France to
uncover a mystery about the Dowager Countess and her past.
the most of your workout, this
one-on-one training is for you! PEACHTREE CITY
Learn methods to working out Thursday, February 23 | 1 p.m.
specifically designed to help Ticket to Paradise (2022) | PG-13
you reach your goals. Access FAYETTEVILLE
Friday, February 24 | 1 p.m.
to fitness center during Ticket to Paradise (2022) | PG-13
session. Call Miriam at 404-
Starring: George Clooney, Julia Roberts. Love is in the air on Bali as
644-6598 to set up session. recent college graduate Lily prepares to wed a local guy and her friend
Wren finds herself falling for an island doctor. But Lily’s parents – now
divorced – are speeding to the island to put a halt to the festivities.
Special Interest
They travel to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake
they think they made 25 years ago.
Movie sponsored by:
Introduction
to Mahjong
PEACHTREE CITY
Wednesday, February 1, 8,
15 & 22
770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG February 2023 | 21proposed projects and other What the Shell Pre-registration required
highlights of the City and
County proposals. Your vote PEACHTREE CITY Downsizing comes with
will determine the progress Thursday, February 2 many pros and cons. Overall
of Fayette County over the 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. if you have the thought in
next six years on numerous FREE your head, it may just be
important projects in our Members and non-members worth it! Andrea Farley with
community so join us in Pre-registration required Dream Real Estate discusses
discussing the details. the many benefits to
Join Dennis Chase, Fish downsizing your home from
AARP Tax and Wildlife Management less maintenance, reducing
Aid Assistance expert, as he takes us the cost of living, and more
through the life cycle of manageable upkeep. It may
PEACHTREE CITY his recent snapping turtle just be that you are eager for
Tuesdays and Thursdays hatchings. During the 2022 a change, want to simplify
February 2 thru April 18 turtle nesting season, your life, start a new phase
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dennis encountered a of life or move closer to family
FREE nesting snapping turtle. or friends. All provide great
Members and non-members He’ll share his experience reasons to consider a smaller
Pre-registration required dealing with that snapping living space!
turtle and the many babies
AARP is here to offer free that he helped hatch. Learn Map Your Emotions
t a x a i d t o assi st u s w i th about conservation and
personal income returns. discover many new facts FAYETTEVILLE
Bring last year’s tax return and information pertaining Monday, February 6
and other tax documents to snapping turtles. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
necessary for your 2022 FREE
filing. This is your chance Intermediate Bridge Members and non-members
to meet one-on-one with an Pre-registration required
AARP representative to get FAYETTEVILLE
help filing taxes. Must have Tuesdays and Fridays In reaching our senior years,
an appointment to attend, February 3 thru February 28 we’ve been given the gift of
no walk-in appointments 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. many diverse experiences
available. FREE to help aid in making our life
Member exclusive choices. What options tend
What’s for Lunch? Pre-registration required to be the most important
and practical for a healthy
PEACHTREE CITY If you have some experience emotional journey as we
Thursday, February 2 with the game of bridge, but age? Retired psychologist Dr.
11:30 a.m. need some refreshing, this James Hughey shares what
FREE is the course for you! Jane specific and useful emotional
Member exclusive King and Wayne King will be choice options we have that
Pre-registration required teaching this intermediate can be important in your
bridge class. Review bridge own personal life journey in
Meet us at a local restaurant basics and master ways to regards to your experience
for an afternoon out with take your bridge game to of changing and developing
great friends! FSS will make the next level. your state of mind. If you’d
reservations and everyone like, listen to his podcasts
will meet there to enjoy Let It Go online prior – www.pfpl.us.
time with others. Must be
registered to attend due to PEACHTREE CITY Safe and Sound
reservation numbers. This Friday, February 3
month, lunch will be at Nic & 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PEACHTREE CITY
Norman’s in Senoia. FREE Monday, February 6
Members and non-members 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
22 | February 2023 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORGFREE celebration marks the scents. Learn the basics of
Members and non-members transition between zodiac aromatherapy. Create your
Pre-registration required signs, 2023 being the Year own natural air fresheners
of the Rabbit. Join Cory using essential oils. Made with
With a growing number of Gambardella with Somerby, several beneficial ingredients,
people aging in place, the who lived in Singapore for these natural, chemical-
importance of home safety 6 years, as she brings her free air fresheners will be
increases as we age. Being experience to life during sure to provide the perfect
aware of our surroundings her time there. Learn combination to keep your
and preparing in advance the taboos related to the home smelling lovely. Choose
can help. The Peachtree Chinese New Year, how from 12 different scents to
City Police Department it got its name, how it’s make your favorite. Make 3
joins us to share tips for celebrated and many more different sprays to take home
staying safe in our homes, interesting facts. with you.
provides details on knowing
when to call as well as more Coffee with a Cop Breaking Through
information about current the Wall
Peachtree City crime rates. FAYETTEVILLE
Wednesday, February 8 FAYETTEVILLE
Garden Club 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, February 10
FREE 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
FAYETTEVILLE Members and non- FREE
Tuesday, February 7 members Members and non-members
9:30 a.m. Pre-registration required Pre-registration required
Members and non-members
No pre-registration required The Fayetteville Police Break through the 1870s
Department will be joining brick wall and explore the
If you have a green thumb, us for some morning coffee. possible ways to research
love gardening and are Ask any questions you may African Americans who are
interested in volunteering, have or just say hello when descendants of enslaved
join the garden club! Learn you drop in at any point people. It can be very difficult
about ongoing projects and during this time to have for many African Americans
ways you can get involved. a chance to share a cup to find their ancestors beyond
For more information, of coffee and meet some the 1870 census. Many African
contact Amber Oliver at of Fayetteville’s local law Americans do not appear by
aoliver@fayss.org. enforcement. name on any censuses before
t h e C i v i l Wa r. G e n e a l o g y
The Chinese Love Potions expert Jan Bryant provides
New Year techniques and strategies of
PEACHTREE CITY using other documents and
FAYETTEVILLE Wednesday, February 8 websites to find our ancestors.
Tuesday, February 7 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. $15 Fraud Alert
FREE Members and non-
Members and non-members members PEACHTREE CITY
Pre-registration required Pre-registration required Monday, February 13
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Chinese New Year is a Love is in the air! Or even FREE
huge festival that celebrates if it isn’t, come and make Members and non-members
the beginning of the new some ‘love potions’ with Pre-registration required
year on the traditional us! Tana Lee, President
lunisolar and solar Chinese of the Holistic Chamber Consumer fraud is at an all-
calendar and is one of the of Commerce, helps us time high, and has a habit
most important holidays in keep our homes fresh of targeting senior citizens.
the Chinese culture. This with amazing smelling These deceptive business
770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORG February 2023 | 23practices cause consumers Enjoy refreshments, meet for the coming gardening
to suffer financial or other with other volunteers, s e a s o n . K i m To a l w i t h
losses that often are not learn about upcoming Fayette County Extension
able to be returned. Cindy events, current volunteer shares tips to help you be
Liebes, former Regional opportunities, and get successful this year with
Director of the Southeast center news and updates. your edible gardens.
Office of the Federal Trade
Commission, will unveil Murder in Dementia Caregiver
some of the top frauds Peachtree City Support Group
and scams targeting older
individuals. Get tips to help PEACHTREE CITY PEACHTREE CITY
recognize, respond and Wednesday, February 15 Thursday, February 16
recover if you find yourself 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
as a victim. FREE FREE
Members and non- Members and non-members
Scrub-A-Dub-Dub members No pre-registration required
Soap Making Pre-registration required
For more information,
FAYETTEVILLE Join Peachtree City resident contact Lynnette Dunn at
Monday, February 13 and newly acclaimed local 770-506-1538 or by email
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. author Walker Chandler at lynnette.dunn@piedmont.
FREE to speak on his newly org.
Members and non-members released book Murder in
Pre-registration required Peachtree City. This fiction- The Grape Escape
based book has hints of
Scrub-a-dub-dub, let’s Peachtree City throughout PEACHTREE CITY
get squeaky clean! Soap it. Hear what inspired Thursday, February 16
making is a fun craft that’s Walker to write. Discover 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
easy to master. It’s useful more about the book writing $20
in creating scents you love and publishing process and Member exclusive
and you can get as creative hear excerpts from some Pre-registration required
as you’d like for your own of his favorite parts of the
personal use or giving as book from which he’ll read! Wine connoisseur Eric
gifts. Ellie Connolly shares Trout, will be on hand to
her expertise in soap making I Beg Your Garden pass along all his expertise
during this demonstration. about wines. Join in the fun
Learn the steps that go into FAYETTEVILLE for a monthly educational
making a loaf of soap from Thursday, February 16 program related to different
start to finish. Ellie will even 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. wines, regions, countries,
provide a bar of soap for FREE and more. Get information
everyone to take home! Members and non- on the monthly choice and
members become a wine expert in
Volunteer Pre-registration required no time. This month, learn
Open House about Pinot Noirs.
Don’t wait until the weather
FAYETTEVILLE is warmer. Surprisingly, Cornhole
Tuesday, February 14 now is the best time to start
2 p.m. getting ready for your spring PEACHTREE CITY
Members and non-members and summer vegetable Friday, February 17
No pre-registration required gardens. Whether it is 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
purchasing seeds, getting FREE
If you are an FSS volunteer your soil tested, or looking Member exclusive
or are interested in in your yards for a new Pre-registration required
becoming one, join us space, you’ll discover
for our monthly meeting! new ways you can prep Bring out your competitive
24 | February 2023 770-461-0813 | FAYSS.ORGside or join for fun and of Hearing Heartbeats one-on-one with Medicare
socialization, either b y J a n - P h i l l i p S e n d k e r. beneficiaries and their
way you’ll have a blast! Please reach out for families. Georgia Cares is
Competitive league cornhole March book choice. For a State Health Insurance
champion Denny Danylchak more information, please Assistance program that
shares his love for the game contact Meghan Caton at provides free, non-biased
and brings it to us at FSS. megcaton@gmail.com. information about Medicare.
Enjoy times with friends
while sharpening your skills Don’t Put All Your P“age” Turners
and mastering the game Eggs in One Basket Book Club
of cornhole during these
monthly cornhole games! PEACHTREE CITY FAYETTEVILLE
Wednesday, February 22 Thursday, February 23
When Life Hands 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
You Lemons FREE FREE
Members and non- Member exclusive
FAYETTEVILLE members No pre-registration required
Tuesday, February 21 Pre-registration required
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