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Experiences that connect a vibrant community! - JANUARY - JUNE 2021 - Gwinnett County
JANUARY – JUNE 2021

Experiences that connect
a vibrant community!
Experiences that connect a vibrant community! - JANUARY - JUNE 2021 - Gwinnett County
Gwinnett
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provide and connect enriching activities and services to our diverse and vibrant community. Get to
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Office | 770.822.3197                                                                                No refunds for activities/dates missed by participants.
                                                                                                                                                                       with the exception of pools and aquatic centers
                                                                                                     Activities canceled before the start date will receive a
Parks & Recreation                                                                                   refund/credit and activities canceled after the start date will
                                                                                                     reschedule.                                                       BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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4          EVENTS                                                                            ...Spring!
13         ANIMAL WELFARE & ENFORCEMENT

15         ACTIVE ADULTS

21         HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

23         AQUATICS

29         RENTAL VENUES

33         RECREATION

38         CAMPS – WINTER AND SPRING BREAK

39         SPORTS

45         VOTER REGISTRATIONS & ELECTIONS

47         EDUCATION

51         UGA EXTENSION GWINNETT

53         WELLNESS

57         PARKS

58         LOCATIONS, PARK AMENITIES & MAP                                     EVENTS
                                                                                Gwinnett
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY
Hours and activities may be limited; call individual facilities for details.
Staff will contact you if rescheduling or refunding options are needed.
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                                                                                                                                                Kids Get Out!
  JAPANESE JAMBOREE SUMMER                                                                       KIDS NIGHTS                                    Friday, June 8 • 6:30pm – 9:30pm
                                                                                                 Kids (no parents allowed) enjoy a fun night
  SERIES                                               BRING YOUR PARTY                          while parents enjoy a night out!
                                                                                                                                                Ages 7 –13 • $12/person
                                                                                                                                                Bogan Park CRC
  Haiku with You • Ages 16+ • $5/person
  OneStop Norcross | April 10 • 1:00pm – 3:00pm        TO THE PARKS!                                                                            Friday, June 18 • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  OneStop Buford | April 16 • 6:00pm – 7:30pm                                                    Kids Get Out!– – CANCELED
                                                       Have a birthday party that’s fun for      Fridays • 6:30pm – 9:30pm                      Ages 5 –12 • $12/person
  OneStop Centerville | April 17 • 10:00am – 11:30am
                                                       your guests and easy for you! Our         Ages 7 –12 • $12/person                        Rhodes Jordan Park CRC
  Greenery Day • Ages 6+ • Free                                                                     • January 15    • March 19
  OneStop Buford | May 1 • 9:00am – 11:00am
                                                       two-hour party rooms feature a
                                                                                                    • February 19   • April 9                   iSpy Kids Night Out
                                                       thematic activity, festive decorations,
  Anime Trivia • Ages 10+ • $1/person                                                            Mountain Park Activity Building                Friday, June 25 • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
                                                       and a party host!                                                                        Ages 7 – 12 • $8/person
  OneStop Buford | May 1 • noon – 2:00pm
  OneStop Centerville | May 8 • 11:30am – 1:30pm       Pool parties are available at our         Kids Night Out                                 Lucky Shoals Park CRC
  OneStop Norcross | May 15 • noon – 2:00pm            Aquatic Centers!                          Fridays • Ages 6 –11 • $10/person
  Children’s Day • Ages 5 – 10 • $4/person                                                         • January 15     • March 26    • June 4
  OneStop Centerville | May 8 • 10:00am – 11:30am      Find out more!                              • February 12    • May 7
  Matsuri Festival • All Ages • Free                   GwinnettParks.com                         OneStop Norcross • 5:00pm – 8:00pm
  OneStop Norcross | June 12 • 11:00am – 2:00pm                                                    • January 22      • March 26     • May 21
                                                                                                   • February 26     • April 23     • June 25
                                                                                                 OneStop Buford • 5:00pm – 9:00pm
  CRAFT NIGHTS                                                                                   OneStop Centerville • 5:00pm – 8:00pm
  Paint & Sip                                                                                    Parent’s Night Out
  Saturdays • 7:00pm – 10:00pm                                                                   Fridays • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  Ages 18+ • $24/person                                                                          Ages 7 –12 • $12/person
     • January 30       • April 24                                                                  • January 22
     • February 27      • May 22                                                                    • June 11
     • March 27         • June 26                                                                Pinckneyville Park CRC
  Lilburn Activity Building

  Courthouse Craft Night’s
  Tuesdays • 6:30pm – 8:00pm
  Ages 15+ • $18/person
    • February 9
    • April 13
    • June 8
  Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
                                                                                                 Register today!
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                                                         Throwback Trivia – CANCELED
  JANUARY                                                Friday, January 22 • 6:30pm – 8:30pm              FEBRUARY

                                                                                                                                                          VALENTINE’S
                                                         Ages 18+ • $7/person
  New Year DIY Décor – CANCELED                                                                            Let’s Make a Kite!
                                                         Bogan Park CRC
  Friday, January 15 • 6:00pm – 8:00pm                                                                     Saturday, February 6 • 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  Ages 13+ • $12/person
  Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
                                                         Museum After Dark!
                                                         Friday, January 29 • 6:00pm – 8:00pm
                                                                                                           Ages 7 – 13 • $3/person
                                                                                                           Bogan Park CRC                                 DAY EVENTS
                                                         All ages • $6/person
  Suwanee Superstar!                                                                                       Black Heritage Festival
                                                         Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center                                                         Heart & Soul Line Dancing
  Saturday, January 16 • 1:00pm – 3:00pm                                                                   Friday, February 12 • 6:00pm – 10:00pm
                                                                                                                                                          Friday, February 5 • 6:30pm – 9:00pm
  All ages • $2/person                                                                                     All ages • Free
                                                         Winter Wind Down                                                                                 Ages 18+ • $13/person
  George Pierce Park CRC                                                                                   Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
                                                         Friday, January 29 • 6:30pm – 8:30pm                                                             Mountain Park Activity Building
                                                         Ages 5 –11 • $8/person
  Pop-Up Teen Scene                                                                                        Pop Culture Kahoot                             Mad About You Dance
                                                         Lucky Shoals Park CRC
  Saturday, January 16 • 11:00am – 4:00pm                                                                  Friday, February 19 • 7:00pm – 9:00pm          Friday, February 5 • 7:00pm – 9:00pm
  Ages 12 –17 • Free                                                                                       Ages 13+ • $8/person                           Ages 4+ • $10/person
  Lucky Shoals Park CRC                                                                                    Shorty Howell Park Activity Building           Rhodes Jordan Park CRC

                                                                                                           Escape the Night                               Daddy Daughter Dance
                                                                                                           Friday, February 26 • 7:00pm – 9:00pm          Friday, February 12 • 7:00pm – 9:00pm
                                                                                                           All ages • $5/person                           Ages 4+ • $8/person
                                                                                                           Lucky Shoals Park CRC                          George Pierce Park CRC
                                                                                                                                                          Queen & King of Hearts Dance
                              When my son and I see them [staff] smiling and serving others, I am filled   Canvas Mock-tails
                                                                                                                                                          Friday, February 12 • 7:00pm – 9:00pm
                           with so much happiness, thanksgiving, and gratitude. My son and I were able     Friday, February 26 • 6:30pm – 8:30pm
                                                                                                                                                          All ages • $5/person
                            to have something to look forward to every weekday morning this summer.        Ages 18+ • $15/person
                                                                                                           Pickneyville Park CRC                          Lucky Shoals Park CRC
                          					                       A. Johnson Wilson                                                                                   Victorian Valentine Party
                              parent of a child receiving summer meals                                                                                    Saturday, February 13 • 2:00pm – 3:30pm
                                                                                                                                                          Ages 5+ • $6/person
                                                                                                                                                          Lawrenceville Female Seminary
                                                                                                                                                          Lucky in Love
                                                                                                                                                          Saturday, February 14 • 6:30pm – 8:30pm
                                                                                                                                                          Ages 16+ • $34/couple, $20/person
                                                                                                                                                          Pickneyville Park CRC

                                                           Register today!
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                                                              MARCH                                                                               APRIL
                                                              Stuffed Animal Sleepover
                                                              Friday, March 5 • drop off stuffed animal    SPRINGTIME                             D.E.A.R. Day
                                                              Saturday, March 6 • 10:00am – 11:30am
                                                              All ages • $5/person
                                                              Bogan Park CRC
                                                                                                           EVENTS                                 Monday, April 12 • 10:00am – 11:00am
                                                                                                                                                  Ages 2 – 6 • $5/person
                                                                                                                                                  OneStop Centerville
                                                                                                           A Colorful Eggs-perience
                                                              Murder Mystery Dinner                        Saturday, March 27 • 1:00pm – 3:00pm
                                                                                                                                                  Scavenger Hunt
                                                              Friday, March 12 • 6:30pm – 9:30pm           Ages 4+ • $6/person
                                                                                                                                                  Friday, April 16 • 6:30pm – 9:00pm
                                                              Ages 21+ • $25/person                        Rhodes Jordan Park CRC                 Ages 11 –14 • $10/person

      TOURS                                                   Gwinnett Historic Courthouse

                                                              Quince Expo
                                                                                                           Illuminated Egg Relay
                                                                                                           Saturday, March 27 • 6:30pm – 8:30pm
                                                                                                                                                  Rhodes Jordan Park CRC

                                                                                                                                                  Art on the Chattahoochee
                                                                                                           All Ages • $6/person
      GUIDED                                                  Sunday, March 14 • 11:00am – 3:00pm                                                 Saturday, April 17 • 10:00am – 5:00pm
                                                                                                           George Pierce Park CRC
      Discover fun and fascinating historic                   All ages • Free                                                                     All ages • Free
      locations with our knowledgeable tour guides!           Best Friend Park Gym                                                                Jones Bridge Park
        • Historic Gristmill
          Freeman’s Mill Park | Lawrenceville                 Leprechaun Hunt                                                                     Capture the Wild!
        • 1930s Farm                                          Friday, March 12 • 1:00pm – 2:00pm                                                  Friday, April 23 • 11:00am – 3:00pm
          McDaniel Farm Park | Duluth                         Ages 3 – 4 • $8/person                                                              Ages 7 –12 • $3/person
                                                              George Pierce Park CRC                                                              George Pierce Park CRC
        • Lawrenceville Walking Tours
          Gwinnett History Campus | Lawrenceville
                                                              Family Scavenger Hunt
        • Chesser-Williams House
                                                              Saturday, March 13 • 11:00am – 2:00pm
          Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center | Buford
                                                              Ages 5 –10 • $7/person
      SELF-GUIDED                                             Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
      Explore on your own and learn some interesting
      history of Gwinnett County.                             Soul Line Dance
        • Bicentennial Plaza                                  Saturday, March 20 • 6:00pm – 10:00pm
          275 South Perry Street | Lawrenceville              Ages 18+ • $15/person
        • Elisha Winn House                                   Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
          908 Dacula Road | Dacula
          GwinnettHS.com                                      March Into Spring
        • Fallen Heroes Memorial                              Friday, March 20 • 6:30pm – 8:30pm
          75 Langley Drive | Lawrenceville                    All ages • $3/person
                                                              Bogan Park CRC
        • Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
          2020 Clean Water Drive | Buford
                                                              Gwinnett Community Health Fair
        • Gwinnett History Museum
                                                              Saturday, March 6 • 10:00am – 1:00pm
          455 South Perry Street | Lawrenceville
                                                              All ages • Free
        • Gwinnett Veteran’s Memorial Museum                  George Pierce Park CRC
          185 Crogan Street | Lawrenceville
          VetMemorialMuseum.tripod.com

                                                                                                          Register today!
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  MAY                                                                         JUNE
  Garden Brunch                                                               Bring On Summer!
  Sunday, May 2 • 10:30am – 1:00pm                                            Saturday, June 5 • 11:00am – 1:00pm
  All ages • Fees vary                                                        All ages • Free
  Gwinnett Historic Courthouse                                                Shorty Howell Park Activity Building

                                         DINOSAURS                            To Have & To Craft
  Well-Being Bingo
                                         IN THE PARKS
                                                                              Saturday, June 5 • 4:00pm – 6:00pm
  Saturday, May 15 • 1:00pm – 3:00pm                                          Ages 18+ • $5/person
  All ages • Free                                                             OneStop Norcross
  OneStop Norcross                       They are on the move!
                                         Coming to a park near you...         Shelter Pets Rock
  Tie Dye Day                            #MeetMeAtThePark                     Saturday, June 12 • 11:00am – 4:00pm
  Saturday, May 15 • 1:00pm – 3:00pm                                          All ages • Free
  All ages • Free                                                             Gwinnett Animal Welfare & Enforcement
  George Pierce Park CRC
                                                                              90’s Party Game Night
                                       Patriotic Palooza                      Saturday, June 12 • 7:00pm – 9:00pm
                                                                              Ages 18+ • $8/person
                                                                                                                             FATHER’S
                                       Saturday, May 22 • 11:00am – 2:00pm
                                       All ages • Free                        Lucky Shoals Park CRC
                                       OneStop Buford

                                       Family Scavenger Hunt
                                                                              Clay Day Creations!
                                                                              Sunday, June 20 • noon – 2:00pm                DAY
                                                                                                                             EVENTS
                                       Sunday, May 23 • 10:00am – 5:00pm      Ages 7+ • $25/person
                                       All ages • Free                        Pinckneyville Park CRC
                                       Bogan Park CRC
                                                                              Summer Shindig                                 Father’s Fishin’ Funday
                                       Karaoke Night!                         Saturday, June 26 • 11:00am – 2:00pm           Saturday, June 19 • 10:00am – 1:00pm
                                       Friday, May 14 • 6:00pm – 10:00pm      All ages • $6/person                           Ages 5+ • $6/person
                                       All ages • $10/person                  OneStop Buford                                 OneStop Centerville
                                       Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
                                                                                                                             Foam Blaster Combat
                                       Pottery: An Ancient Art                                                               Friday, June 19 • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
                                       Thursday, May 20 • 6:00pm – 8:00pm                                                    All ages • $8/person
                                       Ages 13+ • $30/person                                                                 Bogan Park CRC
                                       Pinckneyville Park CRC                                                                Dads, Dunk, and Donuts
                                                                                                                             Saturday, June 20 • 9:00am – noon
                                                                                                                             All ages • $3/person
                                                                                                                             George Pierce Park CRC

                                         Register today!
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ANIMAL WELFARE & ENFORCEMENT
                                                                       We are an open-admissions center,
       GwinnettAnimalWelfare.com                                       meaning most animals are accepted. We attempt to
       Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center
       844 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville | 770.339.3200
                                                                       find appropriate adoptive homes or rescue groups for all
                                                                       animals. Animals may be refused or euthanized if they
                                                                       are injured, diseased/infectious, aggressive, and, as a last
                                                                                                                                                                                       DOG PARKS
                                                                                                                                                             Separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, shaded areas,
       Animal Assistance | 770.513.5700                                resort, to prevent overcrowding.                                                              benches, agility equipment, and pup water fountains!
       (After hours dispatch for urgent matters cruelty, injured, or
       vicious animals)                                                Adoption/Foster/Rescue Placement                                          Alexander Park | Lawrenceville        Pinckneyville Park | Peachtree Corners
                                                                       Adoption is an exciting and fulfilling way to add a loving                Graves Park | Norcross                Rabbit Hill Park | Dacula
       Emergencies | 911                                               pet your family! Each year, we care for approximately                     Harbins Park | Dacula                 Rock Springs Park | Lawrenceville
       (To report an animal bite, dial 911 for medical attention.      7,000 stray, abandoned and surrendered animals. When                      J.B. Williams Park | Lilburn          Ronald Reagan Park | Lawrenceville
       Gwinnett Police will contact Animal Welfare & Enforcement.      animals arrive at the Animal Welfare Center, their health                 Lenora Park | Snellville              Settles Bridge Park | Suwanee
                                                                       and temperament are evaluated. Healthy and                                McDaniel Farm Park | Duluth
                                                                       even-tempered animals are available for adoption                                                                            GwinnettParks.com
                                                                       or transferred to a rescue.                                                                                                     See page 58 for addresses
                                                                       All animals arriving at the center are scanned for a
                                                                       microchip, and if none is found, they are held for three
                                                                       days to allow owners an opportunity to be reunited with
                                                                       their lost pet. All adoptions or fosters are handled on a      Lost Pets
                                                                       first-come,                                                    Many times, lost pets find themselves at the shelter. If your pet is lost, check the
                                                                       first-served basis; there are no holds.                        website’s Shelter Pets tab frequently as it’s updated throughout the day. If you
                                                                                                                                      see your pet’s photo, call so you can be reunited. (Owners will be required to
                                                                       Before your visit, complete the adoption or foster             show photo ID and proof of pet ownership).
                                                                       applications on-line so our knowledgeable staff can
                                                                       assist with finding the perfect fit for your family.           If an animal arrives and is microchipped or has an identification tag, the
                                                                                                                                      owner will be contacted to reclaim their pet. Unfortunately, an animal’s

          ADOPTION                                                     Owner Surrender
                                                                       Unfortunately, there are times when pet owners find
                                                                                                                                      tag is often lost, making it difficult to reunite with the owners. If your
                                                                                                                                      pet is missing and you have not seen their photo in our gallery, we

          SPECIALS                                                     themselves unable or unwilling to care for their pet. Pet
                                                                       owners are encouraged to attempt to re-home their pet
                                                                                                                                      recommended you visit the shelter in person.
                                                                                                                                      Animals arriving to the shelter without identification are considered
          Adoption fees waived on your new furry family                                                                               stray and are held for three business days before being made
                                                                       though family, friends, or rescue organizations before
          member! All pets are vaccinated, spayed/neutered,
                                                                       bringing it to the shelter. Pets surrendered to the shelter    available for adoption.
          and have a microchip.
                                                                       by their owner are immediately available for adoption.
          National Walk Your Dog Month                                 An appointment is preferred when surrendering a pet to
                                                                                                                                      Complaints/Citations
          January 8 – 29, Fridays only                                                                                                Can be made for suspected neglect, mistreatment, or if an
                                                                       the Animal Welfare Center. Complete the owner surrender
                                                                                                                                      animal is behaving in a way that is threatening to the welfare
          Adopt a Sweetheart Pet                                       appointment request form on-line, you will then be
                                                                                                                                      of the community, please call 770.339.3200.
          February 8 – 13                                              contacted to schedule an appointment.
                                                                                                                                      Neighborhood assistance may be necessary to document
          Lucky Pets, Lucky You                                        Surrendered pets must meet the following criteria:
                                                                                                                                      ordinance violations if we did not witness the violation.
          March 15 – 20                                                  • Must be current on vaccinations administered at least
                                                                           two weeks prior to surrender (must provide paperwork       Occasionally, a resident may receive an orange warning
          Spring a Pet Adopt-a-Thon                                        from a licensed veterinarian)                              card as notification of a potential Ordinance violation
          April 2 – 30, Fridays only                                     • Pet cannot have any health issues                          or complaint. Whenever possible, opportunities are
          National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day                               • Pet must pass a temperament evaluation by an animal        offered to correct a violation before court action occurs.
          April 30 – May 1                                                 control officer                                            Pet owners can be subject to criminal and/or civil
                                                                         • The owner must show proof of ownership                     legal action if their pet damages property or injures
          Be a Hero, Save a Pet                                          • At peak seasons, the shelter may not accept                another animal or a human.
          May 21 – 22                                                      surrendered pets due to lack of space
                                           See adoption hours at
                                     GwinnettAnimalWelfare.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Follow us on Facebook
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   @GwinnettAnimalShelter

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ACTIVE ADULTS 50+
                                            Gwinnett

                           While it might look different when we
                           get together in 2021, we appreciate our
                           connections and friendships.
                           Whether we’re together virtually or in person,
                           we value relationships made around a
                           spirited game of billiards, sipping a warm
                           cup of coffee, or playing a zealous game
                           of cards.
                           We don’t know what this New Year will hold,
                           but we’re in this together with smiles, shared
                           stories, and laughter.

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ACTIVE ADULTS 50+

                                                                                                     “Senior Trip” Comedy Show
EVENTS                                                                                               Friday, March 12 • 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Virtual Field Trip – CANCELLED                                                                       $13/person
Tuesday, January 12 • 10:30am – noon                                                                 Bethesda Park Senior Center
$2/person
Bethesda Park Senior Center                                                                          Lucky Luncheon & BINGO
                                                                                                                                                  Foundation Scholarships
                                                         CELEBRATE                                   Wednesday, March 17 • 11:30am – 1:00pm      Qualified seniors can take advantage of the
Golden Hoopers                                                                                                                                    recreational classes and programs offered
Thursday, January 14 • 10:00am – noon
                                                         OLDER AMERICANS                             $8/person
                                                                                                                                                             by Gwinnett Parks & Recreation.
                                                                                                     Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park
$1.25/person                                             MONTH                                                                                                         For more information
Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park                Pottery Party                               St. Patrick’s Day Bingo                                  678.277.0179 or 678.277.0910
                                                         Friday, May 7                               Wednesday, March 17 • noon – 2:00pm                      GwinnettParksFoundation.org
Valentine’s Day Picnic                                                                               $5/person
Thursday, February 4 • 1:00pm – 3:00pm                   All ages • Ages 60+ • $8/person
                                                         Bring the grandkids! • $8/person            Lucky Shoals Park CRC
$8/person
Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park                OneStop Buford • 3:00pm – 4:30pm            Breakfast & Baskets
                                                         OneStop Norcross • 3:00pm – 5:00pm          Saturday, March 20 • 9:30am – 11:30am
Trek Your Heart                                          Happy Trails Picnic                         $3/person
Friday, February 5 • 2:00pm – 4:00pm                     Friday, May 14 • 11:30am – 1:00pm           Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park
$6/person                                                $11/person
Lucky Shoals Park CRC                                    Bethesda Park Senior Center                 April Fools Fun & Games
                                                                                                     Thursday, April 1 • 10:00am – 11:00am
Cool Jazz & Warm Hearts– CANCELLED                       Let the Good Times Roll                     $2/person
Friday, February 12 • 11:30am – 1:00pm                   Friday, May 14 • 2:00pm – 5:00pm            Bethesda Park Senior Center
$11/person                                               $5/person
Bethesda Park Senior Center                              Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park   Line Dance
                                                                                                     Fridays • 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Love Me Tender Luncheon– CANCELLED                       Line Dance on the Lawn
                                                                                                     April 23 • May 28 •June 25
Friday, February 12 • noon – 2:00pm                      Saturday, May 15 • 10:00am – 1:00pm
                                                                                                     $8/person
$15/person                                               All Ages • Ages 60+ • $5/person
                                                                                                     Bethesda Park Senior Center
Lilburn Activity Building                                Bring the grandkids! • $7/person
                                                         OneStop Centerville

                                                                                                      Register today!
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                                                    Arts
  EXPERIENCES                                       We’ve got something for everyone to get those       AARP Driver Safety
  We’ve got engaging activities for all abilities   creative juices flowing!                            $15 | AARP member or $20 | non-AARP member
  and interests!                                      • An Artist Retrospective  • Drawing & Painting   Preregistration required, call facility. Fee paid to instructor the first day of class, cost does not include
                                                      • All Paint All Fun!       • Oil Painting         the $1 processing fee.
  Prime Timers Pointe | 678.277.0910                  • Watercolor & Mixed Media                        Bethesda Park Senior Center		 Mountain Park Activity Building
  at George Pierce Park                                                                                 678.277.0179		678.277.0179
  55 Buford Highway | Suwanee
                                                    Dancing
                                                    Interested in learning to dance? The options are    Bogan Park CRC		 OneStop Norcross
  Bethesda Park Senior Center | 678.277.0179        endless with our large variety of classes!          678.277.0850		678.225.5400
  225 Bethesda Church Road | Lawrenceville             • Line Dance • Soul Line Dancing • Tap           Dacula Park Activity Building		 Prime Trimers Pointe at George Pierce Park
                                                    Interests                                           678.277.0850		678.277.0910
  Game Days                                         Want to pick up a new hobby or just want to         Lucky Shoals Park CRC
  Want to play? Many of our facilities offer a      enjoy some fellowship? You’ve come to the           678.277.0860
  variety of game days. Call the center for         right place!
  specific days and times.                             • Coffee & Crafts • Piano
    • Bingo     • Dominoes • Shuffle Board
    • Bridge    • Pickleball  • Table Tennis        Exercise
                                                    Improve your overall health with any one of these   CLUBS
    • Billiards • Rolle Bolle • Wii Bowling
                                                    classes for all abilities!
    • Canasta                                                                                           Clubs always welcome visitors and new members. Please call the facility (phone numbers on page 58)
                                                       • Body Sculpting     • Tai Chi
                                                                                                        to verify if the meetings are in-person or virtual. Fees may apply.
                                                       • Chair Yoga         • Unlimited Fitness
                                                       • EnerChi            • Yoga                      Best Friend Club                 2nd Thursday, 11:30am         Lucky Shoals Park CRC
                                                       • Men’s Fitness      • Zumba Gold                Bogan Gold Wing                  2nd Wednesday, 11:00am        Bogan Park CRC
                                                    Aquatic Fitness                                     Dacula Senior Club               1st Tuesday, 11:30am          Dacula Park Activity Building
                                                      • Senior Drop in   • Tabata Drop in               Evergreen                        4 Tuesday, 11:30am
                                                                                                                                          th
                                                                                                                                                                       Mountain Park Activity Building
                                                    Self-help & Workshops                               Get Up & Go                      2nd Tuesday, 11:30am          Rhodes Jordan Park CRC
                                                    Whether you’re looking to learn CPR or want to
                                                    sharpen your writing skills, we have an endless     Lawrenceville Fun Time Club 1st Friday, 11:30am                Bethesda Park Senior Center
                                                    list and variety to choose from!                    Red Hat Society                  3rd Thursday, 7:00pm          OneStop Centerville
                                                       • Coffee Talk
                                                       • Spanish – beginner to advanced                 Shorty Howell Hi-Steppers        1st Thursday, 11:00am         Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
                                                                                                        Simply Drama Club                1st Tuesday, 3:15pm           Bethesda Park Senior Center
                                                                                                        Supper Club                      2nd Monday, 6:00pm            Bethesda Park Senior Center
                                                                                                        Suwanee Goodtimers               2nd Tuesday, 11:00am          Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park

                                                       Register today!
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
    HEALTH & HUMAN                                                                                                 ONESTOP CENTERS
  SENIOR SERVICES
    SERVICES
  Helping Gwinnett County residents age 60 or older (or their spouses) enhance their quality of life
  and maintain their independence through information, referrals, and free or low-cost services. Seniors
                                                                                                                   Health and Human Services OneStop locations help to empower Gwinnett residents of
                                                                                                                   all ages and backgrounds. OneStop locations offers diverse events, camps, educational
  must apply and qualify for services, which may have waiting lists. However, seniors who demonstrate              classes, recreational activities, and wellness programs. Visit a center or the website to
  economic need, social need, or frailty/institutional risk may receive priority.                                  explore our flexible rental venues.

  Buford Senior Center                                                                                             GwinnettHumanServices.com
  2755 Sawnee Avenue | Buford
                                                                                                                   OneStop Buford | 678.225.5360
  Centerville Senior Center                                                                                        2755 Sawnee Avenue | Buford
  3075 Bethany Church Road | Snellville
                                                                                                                   OneStop Centerville | 678.277.0228
  Norcross Senior Center
  5030 Georgia Belle Court | Norcross                                                                              3025 Bethany Church Road, Snellville

  Lawrenceville Senior Center                                 Apply for                                            OneStop Norcross | 678.225.5400
                                                                                                                   5030 Georgia Belle Court, Norcross
  225 Benson Street | Lawrenceville                           Senior Services
  Satellite Congregate Senior Program                         Information & Assistance | 678.377.4150
  Grayson | Snellville                                                                                             independent organizations:
                                                                                                                   OneStop facilities house independent organizations that maintain
                                                                                                                   their own operations. Call for hours and more information.
  Care Management                                         In-Home Services may include                             OneStop Buford
  For those seniors who qualify, our Care Managers          • Caregiving – Caregivers of seniors receive up          • Buford Health Center | 770.614.2401
  use a collaborative approach to develop an individual       to four hours of temporary relief every week.
  care plan that capitalizes on the senior’s strengths                                                               • Dental Care | 770.614.2427
                                                              Income-based, cost share plan.
  and assesses their needs for services, support, and                                                                • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) | 770.513.9738
                                                            • Homemaking – Homebound seniors receive                 • View Point Health | 678.209.2411
  resources. Care managers strive to help seniors:            one to two hours of service every other week.
     • Build and strengthen their family support              Income-based, cost share plan.                       OneStop Centerville
     • Educate and support them and their caregiver(s)      • Home-Delivered Meals – Homebound, ill, or              • Centerville Branch Public Library | 770.978.5154
     • Enable them to remain in the most appropriate          incapacitated seniors receive a dietitian-approved
       and safest environment                                                                                      OneStop Norcross
                                                              five-day supply of nutritious frozen meals             • Head Start/Pre-K | 678.225.5427
     • Identify and enhance their knowledge and skills
     • Increase and improve their access to and quality                                                              • Norcross Health Center | 770.638.5700
                                                          Transportation Services may include
       of service                                                                                                    • Right from the Start
                                                            • Curb-to-Curb – Seniors who do not need
     • Maintain their independence and dignity                assistance to and from the vehicle receive               Medical Assistance Group | 800.809.7276
                                                              transportation inside Gwinnett County                  • Tag office | 770.822.8818
  Senior Center Services may include                          for scheduled non-emergency medical                    • View Point Health | 678.209.2745
    • Congregate breakfast and lunch                          appointments. Riders pay an income-based
    • Transportation to and from the centers                  cost share.
    • Educational and fitness classes                       • Door-through-Door – Seniors and disabled
    • Arts and crafts                                         adults (age 18 and older) who need assistance
    • Recreational interests                                  to and from the vehicle receive transportation
    • Volunteering                                            for scheduled non-emergency medical
    • Day trips                                               appointments or non-medical activities. Riders
    • Basic haircutting                                       pay a mileage-based fee.

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AQUATICS
                                       Gwinnett

                  If you’re looking for a fun outing, you could pack
                  your bags, load the car, and spend time traveling
                  to an expensive destination…or you could simply
                  get into your swimsuit, grab a towel, and head
                  to one of our exciting aquatic centers or pools
                  conveniently located in Gwinnett’s backyard!

                  Have a blast sliding down a giant twisting
                  waterslide, floating in the lazy river, or playing
                  with your kids in the water playground. More
                  dedicated swimmers out there can get some
                  low-impact exercise in the lap pool or even
                  strengthen their competition skills.

                  Come make a splash at our seasonal pools and
                  interactive fountains or at one of our year-round
                  aquatic centers.

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AQUATICS

                                                                                                                      Guidelines and rules
                                                             Aquatic rentals
  INFORMATION                                                Have a splash-tastic competitive practice, instruc-
                                                                                                                      For your safety and the safety of others, Gwinnett has
                                                                                                                                                                                   Gwinnett Aquatic Club USMS
                                                                                                                      established aquatics rules, guidelines and what not to
  We operate award-winning state-of-the-art indoor           tional activity, fun event, and more at one of our       wear for those visiting our pools or aquatic centers.        West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center
  and outdoor pools. The aquatic centers offer a vari-       award-winning year-round indoor and seasonal
                                                                                                                        • All that enter the facility must either pay admission,   Monday/Wednesday • noon – 1:00pm
  ety of lap pools, instructional pools, diving wells,       outdoor pools! We also have highly-trained lifeguards                                                                 Tuesday/Thursday • 6:15am – 7:15am
  and spectator seating. The leisure play pools are                                                                       sign in for swim lessons, or swipe Funcard. This
                                                             and disability accessible lifts so everyone can have a       includes those that are not swimming
  over flowing with lots of fun features, such as beach      safe and enjoyable time.
                                                                                                                                                                                   Fun fitness for competitive swimmers, triathletes,
  entry, water play structures, giant water slides, picnic                                                              • Show I.D. as proof of residency; non-Gwinnett            and fitness swimmers. Group practice 4 days/
  areas, and more!                                           While we offer pool rentals Friday, Saturday, or             resident fees do apply                                   week during structured workout times and/or
                                                             Sunday evenings after open swim hours, our lap lane                                                                   practice on your own with emailed workouts.
                                                                                                                        • Proper swim attire is required to swim. See What Not
                                                             rental hours vary by location.                               to Wear on the website for more details
  Open all year                                                                                                                                                                    Ages 16+
  Bethesda Park Aquatic Center | 678.277.0880                                                                           • No refunds or courtesy passes will be given for          • $50/month
                                                                                                                          ejection from the facility due to improper swim attire
  225 Bethesda Church Road | Lawrenceville                   ADMISSION FEES                                                                                                        • $240/semi-annual
                                                                                                                        • Children 10 years and younger must be accompanied        • $480/annual
  Bogan Park Aquatic Center | 678.277.0853                                          Gwinnett          Non-Gwinnett
                                                             Ages                                                         by a paying adult 18 years or older in a swimsuit
  2723 North Bogan Road | Buford                                                    Resident*         Resident
                                                             3 – under
                                                                                                                        • Children 6 years and younger must be accompanied,
  Collins Hill Park Aquatic Center | 770.237.5647                                   $3.25             $6.25               in the water by an adult, wearing a swimsuit, within
                                                             50 +                                                         arm’s reach at all times
  2200 Collins Hill Road | Lawrenceville
                                                             4 – 10                 $4.25             $8.25             • People in diapers, or who are not potty trained, must
  Mountain Park Aquatic Center | 678.277.0870                                                                             wear a swim diaper covered by a plastic or vinyl cover
  1063 Rockbridge Road | Stone Mountain                      11 – 49                $5.50             $10.50
                                                                                                                          under a swimsuit
  West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center | 678.407.8801           *Gwinnett ID must be presented at admission.               • U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets only. Water
  4488 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | Berkeley Lake        Dacula Park Pool admission fees vary.                        wings, swimmies, floats, and other inflatable devices
                                                                                                                          are not allowed
  Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
  Best Friend Park Pool | 678.277.0224                                                                                Additional rules apply; see website for more details.
  6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard | Norcross

  Dacula Park Pool | 770.822.5410
  205 Dacula Road | Dacula                                       Funcards
                                                                 Get discounted admissions.
  Lenora Park Pool | 770.982.5309
  4315 Lenora Church Road | Snellville                              • Annual • Season • Senior weekday
  Rhodes Jordan Park Pool | 678.277.0892                            • Individual 10 visit pass
  100 East Crogan Street | Lawrenceville                         Stop by an aquatic center to get yours today!
  Seasonal Interactive Fountains
  E.E. Robinson Park | 678.277.0910
  650 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | Sugar Hill
                                                                                                                          GwinnettParks.com
  Graves Park | 678.277.0870
  1540 Graves Road | Norcross                                                                                             for additional rules and what not to wear

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AQUATICS
                                                          Aquatics Fitness
                                                          Improve your overall well-being with any of our        SWIM LESSONS
                                                          many fitness classes!                                  No matter your age, learn to swim or strengthen your abilities with our highly-trained instructors! Group
                                                            • Aqua Attitudes           • Deep Water After Work   lessons are held at both year-round and seasonal facilities. Classes typically have ten or less students per
                                                            • Aqua Melt                • Get Wet & Sweat         instructor. Please call (see page 58) your preferred facility for more information on swim lesson availability.
                                                            • Aqua Zumba               • River Walk                • Participants can only register for one session at a time and must be assessed prior to registration
                                                            • Deep Water               • Shallow Water             • January – May classes meet for 30 minutes a day, two days a week; Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
                 Summer                   Jobs
                 Seeking fun-loving, energetic, and
                                                            • Extreme River Boot Camp Challenge                      for four weeks
                                                            • Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4 (choose from below)           • June classes meet for 30 minutes, 4 days a week; Monday – Thursday for two weeks
                 organized individuals!
                                                              Aqua Challenge, Aqua Deep, Aqua Deep Extreme,        • Saturday lessons available. Classes meet 40 – 50 minutes, for four to six weeks
       Camp Counselors • Camp Directors                       Aqua Flow, Aqua Groove, Aqua Gym Deep, Aqua          • Private and semi-private swim lessons, are also available, call the facility for more information
       for more information: 770.822.8840
                                                              Strength, Aqua Strength Challenge, Aqua Yoga
       Lifeguards
                                                              Challenge, Deep Water, and Power Step
       for more information: 770.237.5652                                                                        GROUP LESSON LEVELS                            Ages/level prerequisite
       Lifeguard@GwinnettCounty.com
                                                                                                                 Parent Assist 1 (Water orientation)            6 months – 2 years
                       Apply at GwinnettCountyJobs.com

                                                             FAMILY SWIM
                                                                                                                 Parent Assist 2 (Advanced water orientation)   2 – 3 years
                                                                                                                 Preschool 1 (No water experience)              4 – 5 years
  EXPERIENCES
  Aquatics Training
  Interested in becoming a lifeguard or a water safety
                                                             NIGHT
                                                             Have a splash-tastic time with the family
                                                                                                                 Preschool 2 (Intermediate Preschool)
                                                                                                                 Preschool 3 (Advanced Preschool)
                                                                                                                                                                4 – 5 years
                                                                                                                                                                4 – 5 years
  instructor? We have a large variety of classes to get
  you trained.                                               during extended pool hours!                         Level 1, 2 (Fundamental aquatic skills)        6 – 12 years
     • Lifeguard Instructor                                  Tuesdays, June 8 & 13
                                                                                                                 Level 3 (Stroke Development)                   Level 1, 2 prerequisite
     • Lifeguard Instructor Review                           7:00pm – 9:00pm
     • Lifeguard Training                                    Mountain Park Aquatic Center                        Level 4, 5 (Stroke improvement)                Level 3 prerequisite
     • Water Safety Instructor                               Wednesday, June 9 & Friday, June 18                 Level 6 (Water safety/lifeguard readiness)     Level 4, 5 prerequisite
                                                             6:30pm – 8:30pm
  Aquatics Programs                                                                                              Stroke Clinic 1 (For competitive swim)         Level 4, 5 prerequisite
                                                             Rhodes Jordan Park Pool
  We have a wide variety of aquatic activities and                                                               Adult 1 (No water experience)                  13 years +
  programs to suit many ages and ability levels.             Saturday, June 26
    • F.O.C.U.S.                                             6:30pm – 8:30pm                                     Adult 2 (Skills & stroke development)          13 years +, Adult 1 prerequisite
    • Kayak Roll Practice                                    Best Friend Park Pool
                                                                                                                 Adult 3 (Swimming for fitness)                 13 years +, Adult 2 prerequisite
    • Key Log Rolling
    • SCUBA                                                                                                      Therapeutic Aquatics
    • Springboard Diving                                                                                         Special swim lessons for special people! An experienced instructor
    • Swim Team Readiness                                                                                        provides developmentally appropriate aquatic instruction, leading
    • Synchronized Swimming                                                                                      to improved safety around water and swim time enjoyment.
    • Water Polo

                                                                                                                  GwinnettParks.com
                                                                                                                  for swim lesson descriptions

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From small birthday parties to huge company
                       RENTAL VENUES   outings, our pavilions are perfect for a multitude
                                       of events! Each pavilion features convenient
                        Gwinnett       parking, picnic tables, and grills.
                                       Most pavilions are near other park amenities such
                                       as playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, and trails.

                                       					Visit GwinnettParks.com
                                       				 to reserve a pavilion today!

                                                                               Little Mulberry Park

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RENTAL VENUES

  We’ve got you covered for your next event! Simply give us a call to make a reservation, schedule
  a tour, or request assistance. Our knowledgeable staff will readily answer any questions and offer
                                                                                                               INDOOR                                                     OUTDOOR
                                                                                                               Host your next event at an affordable Health and           From soccer and softball tournaments to 5Ks and
  suggestions regarding your specific rental needs.                                                            Human Services or Parks and Recreation location that       field days, our well-maintained parks offer a wide
                                                                                                               can accommodate any type of event! Our competitive         variety of areas for your guests to enjoy.
  PREMIER                                                                                                      rates include diverse venue features, plus a one-time
  From charming historic locations to modern, contem-                                                          setup with facility tables and chairs, in your preferred   The Medlock Corporate Pavilion will even host up
  porary spaces, our premier rental venues offer a vari-                                                       layout.                                                    to 400 guests with a convenient catering kitchen
  ety of unique features ideal for weddings, receptions,                                                       Community rooms                                            and two large grills! Call 678.277.0920 for more
  corporate events, anniversary parties, and more. Your                                                        Ideal for larger corporate gatherings, dances, family      information.
  guests will enjoy the venue and you’ll enjoy the com-                                                        reunions, and wedding ceremonies and receptions,           Other rental areas
  petitive rates, which include a one-time setup of our                                                        our flexible community rooms can graciously host up          • Baseball/softball complexes
  furnishings according to your specifications. Wedding                                                        to 150 people.                                               • Football fields, synthetic and natural turf
  rentals even include a complementary one-hour                                                                Meeting rooms                                                • Horseshoe complex
  rehearsal!                                                                                                   From anniversary and birthday parties, showers,              • Meadows
  Renters will enjoy the flexibility to bring their preferred   INTIMATE                                       business meetings, trainings, and more, our versatile        • Pavilions, small and large
                                                                                                                                                                            • Skate parks
                                                                WEDDING
  caterer, florist, or other vendors. At many locations,                                                       meeting rooms are ideal for a variety of events. Rent
  renters can work with their caterer to host an on-site                                                       a small room for an intimate setting of less than 50         • Soccer complexes
                                                                                                                                                                            • Tennis Centers
                                                                PACKAGES
  bar* to serve cocktails to their guests. *Alcohol may                                                        people or a large/dining room for a more sizable
  be served, free permit required.                                                                             gathering of up to 100 people.                               • Trails, paved and natural surface
       • Bethesda Park Senior Center                                                                           Dance studios                                              Call the park for assistance
                                                                Our wedding specialists will arrange your                                                                 with your reservation.
       • Freeman’s Mill Park and historic mill                                                                 Never miss a chance to dance and have as many
                                                                ceremony and reception at your choice of
                                                                                                               rehearsals as your heart desires. Most dance studios
       • Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center*              our beautiful historic and cultural venues.
                                                                                                               feature an adjustable ballet barre, sprung floor dance
         and Chesser-Williams House                             We’ll take care of the decor and other         floor, and floor-to-ceiling mirrors.
       • Gwinnett Historic Courthouse*                          details such as a bouquet/boutonniere,
                                                                                                               Gymnasiums
                                                                cake, and punch.
       • Gwinnett History Campus* and Preservation Lawn                                                        Get your head in the game and organize a trade
                                                                All you have to do is invite up to 30 guests   show, tournament, or even a sock hop! The gyms
       • McDaniel Farm Park
                                                                and bring your officiate!                      feature a half-court divider, scoreboard, and spectator
       • Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center*                                                       seating. The courts are lined for basketball, badmin-
         and Hidden Courtyard                                   Make an appointment today!
                                                                770.822.5450                                   ton, pickleball, shuffleboard, and volleyball.
       • Prime Timers Pointe at George Pierce Park              GwinnettHistoricRentals@GwinnettCounty.com
       • Simpsonwood Park* and Chapel

                                                                                                                Reserve a venue!
                                                                                                                GwinnettCommunityServices.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Photo: OneStop Centerville
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Senior Dining Room

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RECREATION   Recreation [ rek-ree-ey-shuhn ]
                                   1. a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other
                     Gwinnett         resource affording relaxation and enjoyment.
                                   2. any activity, such as play, that amuses,
                                      diverts or stimulates.
                                 Take a break from your regular routine and reduce
                                 your screen time. Head on over to burn some
                                 calories, get your creative juices flowing, dance to
                                 the beat, or level up in martial arts.
                                 People gather where they’re welcome and
                                 comfortable and we have the perfect place! We’ve
                                 created a community where you can play, connect,
                                 and live!

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RECREATION

                                                                   Creative Discovery                                     Dance
  EXPERIENCES                                                      Discover the world around you through active           Interested in learning to dance or want your little one
  Art                                                              exploration and learning!                              to try something new? The options are endless with
  We’ve got something for everyone to get those                      • Books & Boogie         • Once Upon a Park          our large variety of classes. Or by reserving an open
  creative juices flowing!                                           • Colorful Crafts Galore • QUEST Challenge           dance studio time!
       Youth                                                                                                                Youth
                                                                                                                                                                                    Pottery Studio
                                                                     • Cookies and Canvases • Prehistoric Pop-Up
       • Barn Quilt Painting   • Pint-Sized Picassos                 • Granite Outcrops of GA • Stop ‘N’ Play               • Ballet - All Levels   • Pom Pom Tots                  The pottery studio at Pinckneyville Park
                                                                                                                            • Ballet/Tap/Jazz       • Praise & Worship Ballet       Community Recreation Center is equipped to
       • Craft-Tastic          • Pop & Paint                         • Jr. Create!            • Storybook Adventures                                                                allow potters and sculptors to perfect their craft.
       • Improv for Kids       • Pottery: An Ancient Art             • Lil’ Explorer          • Swing Into Science          • Bboy & Bgirl          • Parent/Child Ballet-Beg
                                                                                                                            • Fairy Tale Ballet     • Tap                           It’s also a great place for anyone that would like
       • Kiddy Krafts          • The Art of Beatrix Potter           • Little Explorers       • Tiny Trailblazers                                                                   to learn to throw clay or hand build pottery.
       • Model4Life            • Young Rembrandt’s                   • Nature Nerds           • Toddler Adventure           • Hip Hop Kids          • Tiny Ballerina
                                                                                                                            • Hip Hop Tots          • Tutus/Tap/Tumbling            Come check out this creative facility!
       • Paint your Furbaby    • Kids & Teen Acrylic Art                                                                                                                            For available studio hours and questions call
       Adult                                                       Gymnastics                                               Adult                                                   678.277.0920
                                                                   Improve your little one’s agility, coordination, and     • Hip Hop Dance Fitness
       • Acting for Adults • Adult Storytelling
                                                                   overall strength with these classes of systematic
       • Art for Adults     • Adult Acrylic Art                    exercises!                                             Fitness
       • Pottery – Wheel & Hand-building                             • Parent & Tot • Pre-Gym I • Tumbling Tot            Improve your physical, mental, and emotional health
  Hobbies                                                                                                                 with any one of our fitness classes!
                                                                   Self Improvement
  Want to pick up and learn a new hobby?                                                                                    • Body Sculpt           • Yoga & Meditation
                                                                   We have a variety of classes to help you with your
   • Hand Sewing Basics                                            personal improvement and growth goals!                   • Hip-Hop Workout       • Yoga – In-person & Virtual
   • Youth Sewing       • Youth Fashion Sewing                       • Smart Driver            • World Peace Connection     • Hip Hop Cardio

                                                                                                                          Martial Arts
                                                                                                                          The martial arts promote the entire package of
         Therapeutic Recreation                          TR Craft Tuesday                                                 well-being. Improving fitness, confidence, discipline,
         Everyone has access to fun, healthy, and        Tuesdays • 12:30pm – 2:00pm                                      focus and socialization skills, these classes are great
         positive recreation! We offer specialized       Ages 12+ • $8/person                                             for any age and ability!
         programs that are designed to meet unique
                                                         January 19 • February 16                                            • Aikido & Kids Aikido • Minter Karate
         needs as well as inclusive programs that
         offer reasonable accommodations with a          March 16 • April 20 • May 11                                        • Holistic Self Defense • Shin Kindo
         few minimum eligibility requirements for        Lilburn Activity Building                                           • Karate – all belts    • Tae Kwon Do – all belts
         individuals with physical, mental, and/or
         emotional disabilities. For more information    Register Today!
         email CSTR@GwinnettCounty.com                   GwinnettParks.com

                                                                                                                           Register today!
                                                                                                                           GwinnettCommunityServices.com

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RECREATION                                                                                                                CAMPS
                                                                                                                                  Gwinnett
   CLUBS
   Clubs always welcome visitors and new members. Please call the facility (phone numbers on page 58)                     Camp isn’t just for summer anymore! We now offer camp throughout the year.
   to verify if the meetings are in-person or virtual. Fees may apply.                                                    Contact your local facility to learn about the fun that awaits all year long!
   Board Game Society                           1st Saturday, 10:00am              George Pierce Park CRC
   Compassionate Friends Support Group          3rd Thursday, 7:00pm               Rhodes Jordan Park CRC                 Winter Break
   Good Neighbor Teen Club                      2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6:00pm          Lucky Shoals Park CRC                  February 12 & 15 • 8:00am – 5:00pm        March 12 • 8:00am – 5:00pm
                                                                                                                          Ages 5 – 13 • $30/day                     Ages 5 – 13 • $30/day
   Hot’lanta Gourd Group                        2nd Saturday, 10:00am              Pinckneyville Park CRC                 Bogan Park CRC                            Bogan Park CRC
                                                                                                                          George Pierce Park CRC                    George Pierce Park CRC
   HOOKED Teen Club                             2nd & 4th Saturday, 9:45am         Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
   Knitting Group                               Every Tuesday, 6:30pm              Bogan Park CRC
                                                                                                                          Spring Break • April 5 – 9
   Quilting Club                                3rd Tuesday, 10:00am               George Pierce Park CRC
                                                                                                                          Basketball Camp                           Spring Basketball Camp
   Writer’s Group                               Every Wednesday, 6:00pm            George Pierce Park CRC                 8:00am – 5:00pm                           9:00am – 5:00pm
                                                                                                                          Ages 8 – 15 • $186/week                   Ages 8 – 11 • $126/week
   Toastmasters of Centerville                  Every Thursday, 7:00pm             OneStop Centerville                    Rhodes Jordan Park CRC                    George Pierce Park CRC
   Centerville Writer’s Group                   1st & 3rd Thursday, 10:00am        OneStop Centerville                    Bricks4Kids STEM Camp                     Spring Break Camp
                                                                                                                          8:00am – 4:00pm                           7:30am – 6:00pm
   Clicks & Sticks Knitting Guild               2nd Thursday, 7:00pm               OneStop Centerville                                                              Ages 5 – 13 • $126/week
                                                                                                                          Ages 5 – 10 • $206/week
                                                                                                                          Aftercare, $33/child                      George Pierce Park CRC
                                                                                                                          Lilburn Activity Building                 STEAM Away!
                                                                                                                          Extreme Action                            8:00am – 5:00pm
       Make a Difference                                                                                                  9:00am – 4:00pm
                                                                                                                          Ages 6 – 18 • $100/week
                                                                                                                                                                    Ages 6 – 13 • $126/week
                                                                                                                                                                    Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
       Feel good giving back!                                                                                             Best Friend Park Gym                      Spring STEAM Fun!
         • Events                                                                                                         Pinckneyville Planters                    8:00am – 5:00pm
                                                                                                                          9:00am – 4:00pm                           Ages 7 – 13 • $126/week
         • Internships                                                                                                    Ages 7 – 13 • $126/week                   Gwinnett Environmental
                                                                                                                          Pinckneyville Park CRC                    & Heritage Center
         • Projects
                                                                                                                          Schools Out Camp
       Participate in one-time or ongoing                                                                                 8:00am – 5:00pm
       individual or group opportunities!                                                                                 Ages 5 – 13 • $30/day
                                                                                                                          Bogan Park CRC
       VolunteerGwinnett.net
       2019

              1.1 million                   91 thousand                 $28 million
              �hours of volunteer service   commiteed volunteers        dollar value of volunteer hours

                                                                                                                           Register today!
                                                                                                                           GwinnettCommunityServices.com

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SPORTS
                 Gwinnett

                            As an athlete, you can imagine standing at the free-throw line, palms
                            sweaty, as you focus on making that winning shot!
                            Become a part of the team and experience the comradely and competitive
                            spirit in one of the many youth or adult sports leagues played on fields
                            and courts. No matter your game, you’ll have the home field advantage!
                            Recreation players can get involved in a sport or activity you can play at
                            any age or skill level. Take advantage of our sports introduction classes,
                            save a spot for basketball, volleyball, badminton, pickleball during the new
                            open gym times, or enjoy our outdoor courts anytime.

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SPORTS

  TENNIS                                                                                                                      EXPERIENCES
  Get involved in a sport you can play at any age or skill level. Tennis is a great way to enhance motor skills, build
                                                                                                                              Tennis Classes
                                                                                                                                                                                           Pickleball Courts
  strength, develop endurance, meet new people, and have fun!                                                                 Classes that are canceled due to weather will be extended.   This fun sport combines elements of tennis,
                                                                                                                                                                                           badminton, and table tennis. Played on a
                                                                                                                              Ages 17+                                                     smaller court using paddles, to hit a
                                                                                                                                • E. E. Robinson Park                                      perforated ball over a net.
  Tennis Centers These lighted courts required rental             Tennis Courts Our lighted* courts are first come,
  fees during office hours. Reserve a court today!                first served for walk-up play unless rented or permitted.     • Mountain Park Park
  17 courts available:                                            Call 770.417.2210 for more information.                       • Rhodes Jordan Park
  Hudlow Tennis Center | 770.417.2210                             4 courts available:                                           • Rock Springs Park
  at Best Friend Park 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard | Norcross      Bay Creek Park
  8 courts available:                                             175 Ozorz Road | Loganville                                 Quick Start Tennis                                                                                   Call today!
  Rhodes Jordan Park | 770.237.5642                               Pickleball courts available                                 Designed to bring kids into the game with specialized                                             770.417.2210
  100 East Crogan Street | Lawrenceville                          Dacula Park                                                 equipment, shorter court dimensions, and modified
  6 courts available:                                             2735 Auburn Avenue | Dacula                                 scoring, all tailored to age and size.
  E.E. Robinson Park | 770.271.6872                                                                                           Ages 5 – 12
                                                                  2 tennis courts available:
  885 Level Creek Road | Sugar Hill                               Graves Park                                                   • E. E. Robinson Park
  Pickleball courts available                                     1540 Graves Road | Norcross                                   • Mountain Park
  Mountain Park Park | 770.564.4651                               Lucky Shoals Park                                             • Rhodes Jordan Park
  5050 Five Forks-Trickum Road | Lilburn                          4651 Britt Road | Norcross                                    • Rock Springs Park
  Pickleball courts available
                                                                  Sweet Water Park *Not lighted
  Rock Springs Park | 770.904.3996                                800 Bethesda School Road | Lawrenceville                    Pickleball Basics
  550 Rock Springs Road | Lawrenceville                                                                                       Learn all about the this fun sport and give it a try.
  Pickleball courts available                                                                                                 Ages 18+
                                                                                                                                • Mountain Park Park

       Game. Set. Match.
       Coming Soon!
       Online Court Rentals
       Reserve outdoor tennis or pickleball courts
       online at GwinnettParks.com
                                                                                                                                Register today!
                                                                                                                                GwinnettParks.com

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SPORTS

  EXPERIENCES                                                                                                 SPORTS LEAGUES                                          Youth Teams
                                                                                                                                                                      Gwinnett Parks and Recreation partners with
  Basketball
  Shoot some hoops, learn the basics, and refine your
                                                        DISC GOLF                                             Adult Teams
                                                                                                              Offering something for everyone interested in start-
                                                                                                                                                                      Gwinnett County athletic associations to form
                                                                                                                                                                      youth sports leagues.
  game.
                                                        Try it out!                                           ing an adult sports league! All leagues must register   Register directly with your local athletic association
    • Basketball Skills                                 Disc golf is similar to traditional golf, but using   by team only. Call for a complete list of leagues       to participate in a youth sports team.
                                                        golf discs aiming for a disc golf basket.             offered, league rules, and how to become a team or
                                                                                                              league sponsor!                                         Visit GwinnettParks.com for a full list of locations.
  Soccer                                                Lenora Park | Snellville
  Young soccer players can improve their game.          Beginner and Intermediate                                                                                        • Adaptive sports
    • Soccer Clinic                                     Alexander Park | Lawrenceville                        Information | 678.277.0891                                 • Baseball        • Lacrosse
                                                        Intermediate and Advanced
                                                                                                              Rain-out line | 770.822.8222                               • Basketball      • Roller Hockey
  Multi/Misc.                                           Little Mulberry Park | Dacula                                                                                    • Cheerleading • Soccer
  Young athletes can learn sportsmanship, try out       Intermediate, Advanced & Pro                                                                                     • Flag Football • Softball
                                                                                                                • Backyard Baseball (Wiffle Ball)
  a new sport, or even sharpen their skills.                                                                      Spring Registration: January to February               • Football
     • Amazing Athletes                                                                                           Summer Registration: April to May
     • Let’s Play This!                                                                                           All leagues consist of a ten game schedule.
     • Just Skills                                                                                                $40/per person
                                                                                                                • Basketball
  Open Gym                                                                                                        Spring Registration: January to February
  Ready to play! Our gymnasiums are open for                                                                      Each season consisting of eight weeks of play,
  a variety of uses. Call the gym (see page 58) for                                                               plus a single elimination tournament.
  available times and activities offered.                                                                         Games are played Sundays and Wednesdays.
  gym times.                                                                                                      $500/team per season
     • Badminton                                                                                                • Coed Kickball
     • Basketball                                                                                                 Spring Registration: January to February
                                                                                                                  Offered four seasons per year and all games
     • Indoor walking track                                                                                       are played Mondays at Bethesda Park. Leagues
     • Pickleball                                                                                                 consist of a ten game schedule.
     • Table tennis                                                                                               $350/team per season
     • Volleyball                                                                                               • Coed Volleyball
                                                                                                                  Spring Registration: January to February
                                                                                                                  Each season consists of ten games, plus a
                                                                                                                  single eliminations tournament.
                                                                                                                  $300/team per season
                                                                                                                • Softball
                                                                                                                  Spring Registration: January to February
                                                                                                                  Summer Registration: April to May
         Indoor Walking Tracks                                                                                    All leagues consist of a ten game schedule.
                                                                                                                  $470/team per season
        Slip on your favorite running shoes and
        head over to one of our indoor walking
           tracks to walk, jog, or run into shape!
                  George Pierce Park | Suwanee
                   Lucky Shoals Park | Norcross
                                                                                                               Register today!
                                                                                                               GwinnettParks.com

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VOTER REGISTRATIONS & ELECTIONS
INSCRIPCIÓN DE VOTANTES Y ELECCIONES
                                                                       La Oficina de Inscripciones de Votantes y Elecciones es           Become an Election Poll Official
  GwinnettElections.com                                                una división del Departamento de Servicios a la Comunidad         On Election Day approximately 3,000 of your neighbors serve the voters in Gwinnett County by working as poll
                                                                       y está supervisada por la Junta de Inscripciones de               officials. You can be one of that number. As a poll official at one of our polling locations, you would play an
  Voter Registrations & Elections,                                     Votantes y Elecciones del Condado de Gwinnett.                    active role in ensuring the on-going success of the electoral process.
  Beauty P. Baldwin Building | 678.226.7210
  455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville                        Deberes                                                           We need dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, are patient, enjoy working with people,
  VoterRegistration@GwinnettCounty.com                                 El desempeño de sus deberes está ordenado por las leyes           who take direction well and are detail oriented.
                                                                       estatales, federales y locales. A continuación se enumeran
                                                                                                                                         Receive a stipend from $75 to $350.
                                                                       algunos de esos deberes:
  The Voter Registrations and Elections is a division of
                                                                          • Inscripción de Votantes y mantenimiento de los               If you are interested, apply to be a poll official at GwinnettCountyJobs.com.
  the Department of Community Services and overseen
  by the Gwinnett County Board of Voter Registrations                       archivos de inscripción de votantes
  and Elections.                                                          • Administrar y llevar a cabo todas las elecciones             Convertirse en un trabajador de encuesta electoral
                                                                            federales, estatales y especiales del condado                En el Día de las Elecciones aproximadamente 3,000 de sus vecinos sirven a los votantes
  Duties                                                                                                                                 en el Condado de Gwinnett trabajando como trabajadores electorales. Puedes ser
                                                                          • Ayudar a los votantes militares y civiles en el extranjero
  The performance of duties are mandated by state, federal,                                                                              parte de ese número. Como trabajador electoral en uno de nuestros lugares de
                                                                            con la entrega de las boletas a las ciudades de todo el
  and local laws.                                                                                                                        votación, usted desempeñará un papel activo para garantizar el éxito continuo del
                                                                            mundo
    • Registering voters and maintaining the voter                                                                                       proceso electoral.
                                                                          • Probando y preparando el equipo de votación
      registration files
                                                                          • Educación y divulgación para los votantes                    Necesitamos personas dedicadas que se enorgullezcan de su trabajo, sean
    • Administering and conducting all federal, state, county,                                                                           pacientes, disfruten trabajar con otras personas, que tomen bien la dirección y
      and special elections                                               • Adquisición de todos los lugares de votación y               están orientados a los detalles.
                                                                            contratación de todos los trabajadores electorales
    • Assisting military and overseas civilian voters with
                                                                            en el Condado de Gwinnett                                    Una valiosa experiencia laboral y reciben un pago desde $75 hasta $350.
      delivery of ballots to cities all over the world
                                                                          • Actuar como oficial de archivo para los informes             Si usted está interesado, solicite ser un trabajador electoral en el enlace
    • Testing and prepare voting equipment
                                                                            de divulgación de la campaña y las declaraciones             GwinnettCountyJobs.com.
    • Voter education and outreach                                          de divulgación de información financiera para los
    • Procuring all polling places and recruiting all poll                  candidatos y los funcionarios electos
      officials in Gwinnett County                                        • Proporcionando todos los formularios de inscripción
    • Acting as filing officer for campaign disclosure reports              de votantes y de elecciones en Inglés y en Español
      and financial disclosure statements for candidates and              • Ofreciendo asistencia en Español, según sea necesario
      elected officials
    • Providing all voter registration and elections forms
      in both English and Spanish
    • Offering Spanish language assistance, as needed

                        REGISTER TO VOTE!
                    ¡INSCRÍBETE PARA VOTAR!

       Georgia allows voters to register online, by mail, and in person.
       Georgia does not offer Election Day registration.
       Georgia permite que los votantes se inscriban en línea, por correo y en persona.
       Georgia no ofrece inscripción electoral en el Día de las Elecciones.

                                     Georgia.Gov/Register-to-Vote

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