THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO FAYETTE SENIOR SERVICES’ LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER ENRICHMENT FAYETTEVILLE | PEACHTREE CITY FAYSS.ORG August 2015 It’s Tiki Time Don’t forget the pull out calendar! pg. 18-19 Grab your grass skirt and join us for the Island Fever Luau! Yummy in Our Tummy Cafe Assistant Kathe Puzio shares her delicious crescent bar recipe . Learn ps and tricks to geng the most bang for your buck at FSS! Are you making the most of your membership?
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THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO FAYETTE SENIOR SERVICES’ LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER
ENRICHMENTFAYETTEVILLE | PEACHTREE CITY
FAYSS.ORG
August 2015
It’s Tiki Time
Don’t forget the pull out calendar! pg. 18-19
Grab your grass skirt and join us for the Island Fever Luau!
Yummy in Our TummyCafe Assistant Kathe Puzio shares her delicious crescent bar recipe .
Learn tips and tricks to getting the most bang for your buck at FSS!
Are you makingthe most of your membership?
LowCountry Boil
17th 6 p.m.THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER THE FUN STARTS AT
TICKETS ONLY $20Fayette Senior Services
4 Center Drive Fayetteville 770.461.0813
Event Sponsored By:
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featured
in every issueAbout FSS
Supportive Services
Meet Our Staff
Membership & Center Info
Coming Soon
Word Puzzle
Special Events
Free Stuff - Every Day!
Classes & Programs
2015 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Labor Day September 7, 2015
Columbus Day October 12, 2015
Thanksgiving November 26-27, 2015
Christmas December 24-25, 2015
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Get the most out of you FSS membership. Tips to take advantage of your FSS memberships
Volunteer Spotlight Meet front desk volunteer Carmen Stancu.
Miriam’s Fitness CornerFSS Fitness Instructor answers all of our health and
fitness questions.
Kitchen Table TalkBring this delicious dessert to your next summer get
together.
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This newsletter is sponsored in part by Piedmont Fayette Hospital.
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Tips to help you make the most of your membership at FSS.By Pamela Pruitt
1. The new group travel trips open at 9 a.m. the first Friday of each month, so if you wait until after you attend the travel meeting there is a chance the trip could be full. The new itinerary comes out a few days before so stop by any of our three locations to pick up a copy and that will help you decide if it is a trip that you might want to sign up for.
2. Try to sign up early for programs. If you wait until the day of or the day before the program may be full.
3. The Around Town trips have to leave ON TIME. The reason is that most of the time there is a scheduled tour with a designated time to eat so we cannot wait if you are late. Come early and have a complimentary cup of coffee while you wait to board the bus.
4. Make sure you fill out the program evaluation sheet at the end of the program and turn it into the front desk. We love to hear your thoughts, good or bad. It helps us with future programming. Let us know what program you would love to see at FSS.
5. If you are coming to a class or program and need to renew your membership or register for other great classes, please allow enough time so that you don’t miss part of the program. Remem-ber to bring your photo ID with your current address for verification for membership renewal.
6. The calendar insert in the middle of the newsletter does not contain all the classes/programs that we offer. Remember to look on every page for more programs that are offered. Some mem-bers display the calendar insert on the refrigerator for reference. 7. If you are a member of FSS we offer free notary services. Just give us your name or show your membership card and we will be happy to assist you. Ask for Amy Epperson in Fayetteville or Pa-mela Pruitt in Peachtree City.
8. Need a well-balanced delicious meal for lunch? Our Café of-fers great food at great prices. Stop by the front desk at any of our locations for the monthly menu. We also offer a continental breakfast Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.. Don’t forget our special hot breakfast served every Wednesday and Friday!
9. Being a member has its perks too. Make sure you remember to show your card to get a discount. Check out page 9 of our newslet-ter for a list of companies that give a discount to FSS members. Come back to this page periodically as the list continues to grow.
10. Getting involved and attending social events is a great way to meet new people. We can never have too many friends. We of-fer after hour events on a monthly basis for fellowship and great food. More information can be found in the monthly newsletters.
11. Volunteering is a great way to stay connected and share your talents throughout our center. There are so many great opportu-nities and areas for volunteering from Front Desk Receptionist, Meals on Wheels, Café Assistant, Fitness Center, STARS Program, Tool Team, Special Events, Decorating, Garden, and more. Volun-teers are eligible for a free membership after 75 hours of service per 12 months. For more information speak with Amy Epperson.
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ABOUT US
Since 1978, Fayette Senior Services, Inc., (FSS) an independent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, has been providing a wide array of life -en-riching services to Fayette County residents age 50 and better. Fayette County, Georgia, is home to one of the fastest growing senior populations in metro Atlanta – and the age 60+ population segment is projected to grow an astonishing 450% by 2040. This statistic alone makes our mission — to make a meaningful difference in the emotional, social, and physical well-being of older adults — all the more critical. By fostering independence, improving quality of life, and enhancing the community connection, the programs and services we provide are an essential part of our community.
Not-for-profit FSS enjoys a unique public/private partnership with Fay-ette County government. Through this agreement we provide a variety of supportive services such as Meals On Wheels, Transportation, In-home Personal Care/ Homemaker Services, Care Management, Information As-sistance, and more. We could not do that without our government partners; however, we believe it is our responsibility to complement the public sup-port to ensure we can continue serving Fayette’s seniors for generations to come. Therefore, we feel it’s important to note that less than half of our revenue comes from sources other than federal, state, and local govern-ments.
Fayette Senior Services is recognized as a model of sustainability and social entrepreneurship among peer organizations and nongovernment funders. Although we are proud of this recognition, we could not do all that we do without the support from charitable donors, Center members, volunteers, grantees, and the community that so generously supports our fundraising efforts.
The aging transition can be paved with a broad spectrum of challenges. However, it can also prove to be rich with opportunities. The key to “ag-ing well” is knowledge. When it comes to addressing those unique needs, Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center is the one-stop shop for empowering older adults to live well and age well.
Our Life Enrichment Center in Fayetteville is uniquely different from tra-ditional senior centers. Our beautiful facility is a vibrant place where adults age 50+ come to socialize with friends, enjoy a great meal in our Ultimate café, re-energize their bodies, exercise their minds, and lift their spirits.
To make sure our programs and activities are within easy reach to more seniors, we are proud to have established a community partnership with the city of Peachtree City. We now offer many new programs and activities in Peachtree City at the Gathering Place (next to “The Fred” Amphitheater) and at our newest facility, McIntosh Place. We’re adding new classes and activities each month during our expansion to PTC, so stay tuned for more!
We are proud to be making life better in our community.The Fayette Senior Services Staff
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN | Chris Mallon
VICE CHAIRMAN | Bob Truitt
TREASURER | Mark Gray
SECRETARY | Martha Teal
DIRECTOR | Brenda Goins
DIRECTOR | Pete Harvey
DIRECTOR | Emily Poole
DIRECTOR | Rev. B.A. Jackson
DIRECTOR | Kim Schnoes
DIRECTOR | Bob Reeves
DIRECTOR | Carol Davis
DIRECTOR | Jim McCullough
Members can enjoy Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center activities in two great locations:
Fayetteville (across from the Fayette County Justice Center)4 Center Drive Fayetteville, GA 30214Phone: 770-461-0813Fax: 770-461-2448M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Peachtree CityThe Gathering Place203 McIntosh Trail Peachtree City, GA 30269Phone: 770-461-0813M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
McIntosh Place191 McIntosh TrailPeachtree City, GA 30269Phone: 770-461-0813M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. www.fayss.org
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When You Need a Little Help From Some Friends...We offer supportive services that make a meaningful difference in the emotional, social, and physical well- being of older adults by preserving their indepen-dence, improving their quality of life, and connecting them to the community.
Meals On WheelsMeals on Wheels is a needs-based program for
homebound, or semi-homebound, seniors who are unable to provide themselves with regular nutritious meals due to physical or financial challenges. The service also connects homebound seniors to the com-munity through daily social contact, which also helps to ensure their well-being.
Ani-Meals To many homebound seniors, having a pet is a
source of companionship and comfort. The AniMe-als™ program is designed to give our Meals On Wheels clients a little help with the cost of pet food to make sure that maintaining that important bond isn’t an added burden.
STAR Program (Seniors Together After Retirement)
Our STAR program (Seniors Together After Retire-ment) offers individuals 60 and older an opportunity to come together for socialization, recreational activities, health and wellness classes, and a nutritious meal in our Ultimate Cafe. Transportation to and from the Center may also be available to eligible participants.
Transportation For older adults who no longer drive, getting to es-
sential medical appointments, to the pharmacy, to church, or to the grocery store can be a challenge, putting their health and well-being at risk. We provide safe and affordable door-to-door transportation op-tions. Wheelchair assistance available.
Information & Assistance Our certified Information & Assistance Specialists
are the gateway to connecting older adults with the right community resources or providing information to address their specific needs.
In-Home Personal Care/Homemaker Services This service enables older adults to remain living
independently by providing compassionate care from trained personnel who perform simple homemaker and/or personal care tasks, such as light housekeep-ing or assistance with bathing. Delivered with the utmost personal respect and dignity, our services can also bring much needed respite to caregivers.
Care Management Our professional staff of social workers helps older
adults make informed decisions to enhance indepen-dent living and quality of life. Our Care Managers offer consultations, assessments, and follow-up to assist individuals and families in planning and care. We also provide invaluable support to caregivers.
Adult Day Care We contract with a trusted and licensed local pro-
vider of adult daycare services that offers a caring environment focused on the individual’s physical and emotional well-being, as well as social and recre-ational activities. Transportation is available.
Medical Equipment Lending We lend gently-used medical equipment to individu-
als, families, and caregivers. Equipment is loaned on a first-come first served basis.
Home Repair Services Our Tool Team helps older adults who are either
physically and/or financially unable to perform minor, routine home maintenance tasks and repairs. The Tool Team also specializes in disability additions, such as grab bars.
Eligibility requirements apply for some programs. Some services may be provided free of charge (tax deductible donations wel-come) or based on a sliding scale of income. Contact us at 770-461-0813 for more information.
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Membership
Our nominal annual membership fee helps Fayette Senior Services (FSS), a non-profit 501(c)(3) or-ganization, sustain its operations, programs and services, in order for us to maintain our beautiful facilities and continue to offer great programs and café services at a great value to our members. For more information about FSS, please contact the cen-ter administrator.
Membership Dues: $25 for Fay-ette County residents ($50/out-of-county*).Membership applications must be made in person and are available at the reception desk in both FSS locations. We regret that we cannot accept mail-in applica-tions. Photo ID/Proof of residency required.
Volunteers are eligible for a FREE membership after 75 hours of ser-vice per 12 months. Fayette Senior Services accepts VISA, MASTER-CARD and DISCOVER cards.
*No one is excluded for inability to pay. Complimentary memberships can be arranged with a care man-ager. Please call Marie Doyle, Care Manager Supervisor, 770-461- 0813 ext. 104 for information or arrange for a confidential meeting.
As we create more opportunities to enrich the lives of older adults in the community, your rewards of being a Fayette Senior Services Member grow as we do. Your membership will be honored at both our Fayette-ville and Peachtree City locations.
Meet Our Staff!THE ULTIMATE CAFÉBonnie KanofskyExecutive Chef
MEALS ON WHEELSNatalie HynsonMeals On Wheels Coordinator
Advertising Information. We appreciate the support from our advertisers, which helps defray the cost of printing our newsletter. For information about FSS advertising and other sponsorship opportunities, please contact Marie Doyle, at 770-461-0813 or [email protected]. *The appearance of advertising in Fayette Senior Services, Inc. newsletter, website, classes, programs, or other promotional materials is neither a guarantee nor an endorsement by Fayette Senior Services, Inc. of the product, service, or company or the claims made for the product in such advertising.
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Membership Has Its Rewards Just show your FSS membership card at these retailers and receive discounts:
4 Seasons Pool, Spa, and Pond Service770-256-9647Receive a FREE estimate plus 50% off the cost of all labor for first time customers with a valid FSS membership.
Mr. Handyman1000 Cooper Circle, Suite 103 Peachtree City, GA (678) 369-2116 Receive 5% discount off services with valid FSS Member-ship Card. We specialize in ALL major and minor home repairs; including grab bars, handicap accessible rooms, ramps, and doorways.
Robert Goldberg Legal Guidance for a LifetimeReceive a FREE Estate Plan Review and $500 off any estate planning with a valid FSS Membership Card. (770) 229-5729
TRINITY Services of Georgia, IncBen Miller - 770-402-0181Electrical contractor/Low-Voltage ContractorHelping to meet your residential, industrial and commercial electrical needs. 10% off all parts involved with service work with valid FSS membership card.
J & M Auto Service442 S. Glynn Street in Fayetteville. 10% discount on labor costs for members who show a valid FSS card.
IHOPFayetteville and Peachtree CityReceive a 20% discount off your entire check for members who show a valid FSS membership card.
Tom’s Pest Control Co.Receive 10% off all services from Tom’s Pest Control Co. with a valid membership card. (770) 487-9506
The Nutrition ShoppeTETON VILLAGE - 455 Glynn Street South, Fayetteville Receive 10% off any supplements, vitamins, nutrition, diet and energy products, and The Nu-trition Shoppe will give 10% back to non-profit FSS! Stop by the front desk for more information and to get your free discount card!
TCBY532 Crosstown Drive in Peachtree City. 10% off your purchases with valid FSS membership card.
Comprehensive Automotive Repair 145 Walter Way in Fayetteville10% discounts on ALL SERVICES to members who show a valid FSS membership card. 770-719-3100
Free Notary Services for MembersAvailable during our normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To make an appointment contact Amy Epper-son or Pamela Pruitt at 770-461-0813. This service is provided at the Fayetteville and Peachtree City locations.
Visiting Guests We welcome visitors to our Center! All guests are
required to sign in at the reception desk. This allows us to meet our guests and track the number of visitors to our center (for our required reporting purposes). Guest check-in also gives the Member Services Team a chance to provide our guests with information and a tour of the Center.
Group Reservations: Members, you and your com-munity groups are welcome to visit our Center for a tour and lunch in the Ultimate Café. However, to better serve you, please call the receptionist at 770-461-0813 three days in advance to make a reservation for groups of six or more people.
Guest passes are NOT a substitute for membership! Management reserves the right to decline the request for a guest pass if a member-eligible guest is deemed to have excessive visits without paying membership dues. Our guest policy allows a member-eligible guest to at-tend twice before joining.
The Fitness Center - Fayetteville -
Monday-Wed-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The fitness center is open to members for only $30 per quarter. Our fitness center is a great place to get
fit, enjoy friends & maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The Ultimate Café - Fayetteville -
Our dining services are for members only. It’s one of the many benefits of membership! Members may bring guests to the café, but all guests are required
to sign in at the hostess station.
BREAKFAST Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.Enjoy a choice of continental breakfast items
(cereal, muffins, bagels, fruit, juice, milk). Pricing is á la carte, plus tax.
Coffee and tea are complimentary. Special hot breakfast served every Wednesday
and Friday!
LUNCH Monday – Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Choose from two chef-prepared hot entrees, side dishes, soup du jour, small garden-fresh salad, choice of desserts or fruit. Pricing is á la carte,
plus tax. Beverages are included with any meal purchase
(iced tea, coffee, and water).
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need directions? How to get from FSS Fayetteville to FSS Peachtree City.
Here’s a sneak peek of a few upcoming events:
SeptemberLow Country BoilThursday,September 17 | Fayetteville6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | $20Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, Piedmont Wellstar Healthplans, Heritage Bank, and Se-renity Hospice.
OctoberOktoberfestFriday, October 23 | Fayetteville5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | $20Kaiser Permanente,Senior Helpers, and Heritage Bank
NovemberComedy NightThursday, November 12 | Fayetteville6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | $15Kaiser Permanente and Piedmont Wellstar Healthplans
* All events are subject to change in date/time.
Stay tuned for more details!
1. Head east on Center Drive towards Jimmie Mayfield Blvd.
2. Turn Left onto Jimmie Mayfield Blvd.
3. Turn left onto GA-54 S/E Lanier Ave.
4. Turn left onto S. Peachtree Parkway
5. Turn right onto McIntosh Trail
Destination will be on the left
Coming Soon... July Puzzle Solution
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Keep your mind active. Keep this newsletter handy to work on the puzzle in your leisure time. Turn it into the front desk by Friday, August 14 Those who have the correct answers will be entered into a drawing to win a special gift and will receive recognition in the next newsletter. FREE for members only. Participation required.
Name: Member No:
word puzzle
Congratulations to Center member Barbara McCord for winning last month!
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You’re invited!Join us for a
Volunteer Open HouseThursday, August 6 | 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Refreshments provided
If you are a current FSS volunteer or are interested in becoming one, come to our monthly volunteer meeting on the first Thursday
of every month!
Meet with other volunteers and learn about upcoming events, current volunteer opportunities and get center news and updates.
We love our volunteers!
Fayette Senior Services 4 Center Drive | Fayetteville | 770.461.0813
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volunteer spotlightGet to know front desk volunteer Carmen Stancu. By: Pamela Pruitt
Carmen was born in Transylvania, Ro-mania and shares many stories of her early school years under communist rule. She has well as and many of her classmates were left handed and the teachers (by orders of the dic-tator) were required to tie their left hands be-hind their backs to force everyone to write with their right hand. Everyone had to be the same, and the dictator was right-handed therefore according to him, that was the correct hand to write with. Her mother, a school teacher, had to travel to another community to work. Working close to home was out of the question since the people were unable to choose where they wanted to work. Teachers were not allowed to teach about nature or encourage self-expres-sion. The government had them teach about the dictator and what a great man he was. Carmen recalls her mother taking her and her brother to the store with her to buy food be-cause she would receive two loaves of bread instead of one. Everyone was given a card to shop and the government would have the cashiers make a check mark next to the item they were buying. You were only allowed to
purchase the item once per week. If you came back before the week was up, you were denied the food.
The people were suppressed and com-pletely controlled by the regime of the dicta-tor. Art was not allowed because the dictator didn’t want people expressing themselves freely through self-expression. Your views had to be that of the dictator. “I remember people were afraid to speak in the streets because they were constantly watched by the soldiers and if they thought you were speaking against the dictator they would shoot you where you stood. Many were arrested and there were times people would just disappear never to be seen again.”
The fall of the dictator brought many changes. People began to move where they wanted to live and new opportunities began to open up for Carmen and her family.
During her third year in college, Carmen heard about a program that allowed students to work for the summer in the United States. She applied for a visa and was approved. “It was an exciting and sad time, as I had to leave my family and travel to a country I had never been to.”
The owner of the bakery where she worked in Michigan knew a Romanian family that had a son Carmen’s age. She introduced them and in 2004 they were married in Michi-gan where she worked as Community Man-ager for seniors.
In 2010 her father passed away in Ro-mania and in 2012 her mother received her green card. Carmen and her husband, Ray, bought a house in Fayetteville in September of 2012. She loves painting and drawing and volunteering at The Enrichment Center. Car-men works as a Realtor at Coldwell Banker. She has two daughters, Emma and Scarlett.
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Register early! Many of our classes are extremely popular and fill up quickly! All classes have a class-size limit that varies with each class. All classes – free or fee-based – require registration unless otherwise noted. Any applicable fees must be paid at the time of registration, or you are not considered registered for the class.
REGISTRATION: Please stop by the Fayetteville or Peachtree City location or call the Center receptionist to register for classes. All fees are payable in advance – cash, check, or credit card.
MEMBERSHIP CARDS: Membership cards must be shown in order to receive member discounts. Replace-ment cards are $2.50.
TRIPS: Trips are for FSS members only. Payments must be made at the time of reservations. Payments of cash or checks are strongly encouraged. Reservations for mailed-in checks will not be made until the check has been received by Fayette Senior Services. For any questions, please contact Morgan Smith at 770-461-0813 ext. 116. See trip schedules for refund policy.
CANCELLATIONS: Fayette Senior Services reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient registra-tion or at the instructor’s request. If cancellation is necessary, anyone already registered will be notified and receive a full refund. Please note that some classes have specific registration deadlines.
WAITING LIST: All classes, activities, trips, and special events are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If a class or activity is full, you may be placed on a waiting list.
REFUNDS: Refunds will be given to participants if requested five working days prior to a class/program begin-ning. After that point a 25% administration fee will be charged for each request up to the start date. After the class or activity starts, consideration for a refund will be given ONLY with a doctor’s statement of the participant’s incapacitating illness or injury.
CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Participants must be mobile and physically, mentally, and medically able to participate without disruption in any class or activity. Fayette Senior Services reserves the right to evaluate participants to determine an individual’s participation ability. Some classes require a medical release and/or fitness readiness questionnaire.
Rules, Regulations & Cancellation Policies
Boot Scoot and BBQ in Fayetteville
Fitness Corner with Miriam
Question: I’ve really been trying to lose weight and nothing’s working. So this past week I de-cided to only eat one meal per day. Will that work?
Answer: A big fat N-O! Starving yourself is never the answer. Weight loss is science and there is definitely a formula to be considered. The big-gest tip to remember is calories consumed should always be less than the daily calories burned when trying to lose weight. So choosing healthy, lower calorie food and snack options are a sure way to reach your goals. More impor-tantly, NEVER skip meals. You need that nutri-tion to fuel your body. Plus, when you finally do eat, you’re more likely to overeat because you’re so hungry.
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Sixty Plus Services at Piedmont provides education and support to enhance the well-being of older adults and their caregivers. Finding the right answers is time sensitive and can be confusing. Whether you are an older adult or a caregiver, Sixty Plus can help. Our experts will connect you to resources and provide you with information about services in our community. If you have questions concerning housing, transportation, home delivered meals, Medicare, Medicaid, or other aging-related services, we are here for you. Sixty Plus offers Comprehensive Geriatric Social Work including office consultations for older adults and families, home visits followed by evaluations and recommendations, and education to help with planning ahead. Please join us for the Dementia Caregiver Support Group the third Wednesday of every month at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.
Meghan Lowry Heritage of Peachtree CityBob Goldberg: Goldberg and Associates
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Living with Alzheimer’s DiseaseFor those in Early Stage Dementia
GATHERING PLACEWednesday, August 12, 19 & 2612:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Learn wha t you need to know, what you need to plan, and what you can do as you navigate this chapter of your l i fe. The diagnosis of this disease is life-changing and leads to many questions. This three part series presented by Susan Formby with the Alzheimer Association will empower you and help you understand your diagnosis, partnering with your medical team, effect ive communi-cation techniques, coping strategies, and resources available. Participants must be in early stage and aware of their diagonsis – a simple screening process wil l be required.
When ‘Urine’ LoveKidney Screenings
FAYETTEVILLEThursday, August 1312:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Dr. Omatola Gordon-Rose with the American Kidney Fund wi l l be performing qu i ck and easy k i dney screenings to check for p roper k idney funct ion . These five minute appoint-ment involve a finger prick and are an instant kidney funct ion test as wel l as glucose test. Here is the opportunity to see if your k idneys are funct ion ing properly or if you should seek further medical atten-tion. Dr. Gordon-Rose will also be doing a presentation on kidney health – see page 31 for more details.
Island Fever Luau
GATHERING PLACEFriday, August 284 p.m. to 6 p.m. $10 Members can purchase tickets at front deskPre-registration required
As the evening sky settles into a spectacular sunset, FSS will be kicking off our Island Fever Luau with a vi-brant Hawaiian theme. Help us shake off our grass skirts, dust off our ukuleles, and turn up those island records as we present this evening full of hula dancers, great food, good island music, and all the fun that will have us feeling like we are living aloha style in Hawaii. Island Express Band will be preforming live!
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from our kitchen Cream Cheese Crescent Bars
Join us in the Ultimate Cafe in Fayetteville! Breakfast:
Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.(a la carte pricing plus tax)
Hot Breakfast served Wednesdays and Fridays.Lunch:
Monday thru Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.(a la carte pricing plus tax)
Cafe Assistant Kathe Puzio shares a simple but delicious recipe to try at home.
Express lunch pizza comes to Peachtree City. See pg. 29
MEMBERS CAN ENJOY FREE ACTIVITIES EVERY DAY.As a member, there are many membership benefits available to you, including a variety of FREE
activities…every day! Not big on classes or group activities? No problem! Many members enjoy the use of both Fayetteville and Peachtree City locations to relax, read a book, meet friends, or just grab a cup of coffee. In addition, we always have a schedule of free programs on the calendar (see our monthly events section). It pays to be a member!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO FITNESS STUDENTSSome fitness classes are FREE TO CENTER MEMBERS and some have a fee; however, you must
first complete a fitness readiness questionnaire and medical release form before beginning a fitness class.*Please check with your doctor before starting any new fitness program. “We Card!” Please help us preserve your member benefits…be prepared to show your member ID card when asked. Thank you.
MondaysSit and Get Fit:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.Canasta:10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Regular and Hand & FootSit and Stitch:1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Knitters, crocheters, andother crafters are invited to work on current project. Monday Bridge Club:1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Bid Whist:1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TuesdaysPower Aerobics:7:40 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.Intermediate I Aerobics:8:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Intermediate II Aerobics:9:40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Pinochle10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Scrabble12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday Bridge Club:1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WednesdaysSit and Get Fit:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.Pinochle 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Free Blood Pressure Check:10 a.m. to 11 a.m.Modern American Mahjong: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.Bunco: 1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ThursdaysPower Aerobics:7:40 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.Bring fitness matIntermediate I Aerobics:8:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Bring fitness matIntermediate II Aerobics:9 :40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Bring fitness matFree Blood PressureCheck:10 a.m. to 11 a.m.Phase 10:10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.Greed- Dice Game:2nd and 4th Thursday12 p.m. to 2 p.m.Sit and Stitch:1 p.m. to 4 p.m.All knitters, crocheters, andhand loomers are welcome. Bid Whist:
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Beginner Bridge Class:1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
FridaysSit and Get Fit:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.Pinochle:10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Canasta:10 a.m. to to 12 p.m.Modern American Mahjong: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.Scrabble12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.Friday Bridge Club:1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Computer RoomThe computer room is open dur-ing regular business hours for members to practice their skills, check email, surf the Web, or just play games.
Calling all pool sharks!Practice your skills and have fun playing billiards or take some free lessons on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Men & women welcome!
Free in Fayetteville
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MondaysMorning Stretch:9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Blood Pressure Checks:9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Social Bridge:10 a.m. to 2 p.m.If you don’t have a partner,that’s okay! Join thisgroup to play some bridge.
TuesdaysHappy 2Soms:3rd Tuesday of each month2 p.m. to 4 p.m.This couples group meets monthly to play some bingo,
and then head out to dinner!
WednesdaysAerobics:8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.Instructor: Miriam WilliamsThis is an easy to follow cardio class for all fitness levels.Bring fitness mat.Morning Stretch:9 a.m. to 10 a.m. ThursdaysBunco:2nd Thursday monthly1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Bingo:1st Thursday of month
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
FridaysMorning Stretch:9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Social Bridge:Every Monday and Friday10 a.m. to 2 p.m.If you don’t have a partner,that’s okay!
Free at The Gathering Place
MondaysCanasta:1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Hand and foot variation. Additional players are always welcome!(ACBL) Duplicate Bridge:10 a.m. to 2 p.m.(Bridge League requires a $4-$6 entry fee per game)Pinochle:11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesdays(ACBL) Duplicate Bridge:Tuesday Evenings**($2/person evening play)6 p.m. to 11 p.m.(Bridge League requires a $4-$6 entry fee per game)Mexican Train Dominoes:1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Lunch Bridge:1st Tuesday of each month10 a.m. to 2 p.m.This bridge group breaks at noon to enjoy lunch at Part-ners Pizza in PTC.Trivial Pursuit12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Last Tuesday of the month.
Wednesdays(ACBL) Duplicate Bridge:11 a.m. to 3 p.m.(Bridge League requires a $4-$6 entry fee per game) Intermediate Social Bridge:Training Class1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Bridge:1st and 3rd Wednesday1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursdays(ACBL) Duplicate Bridge:10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Thursday, August 276 p.m. to 11 p.m.*($2/person evening) (Bridge League requires a $4-$6 entry fee per game)Pinochle:11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and\Advanced Bridge:1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
FridaysModern American Mahjong:
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.Intermediate Social Bridge: Free Play1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Canasta:1 p.m. to 4 p.m.See Monday’s description.
Saturdays(ACBL) Duplicate Bridge:($2/person off-hour play)12 a.m. to 4 p.m.(Bridge League requires a $4-$6 entry fee per game)
Free at McIntosh Place
Flag Day Program in Fayetteville
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Crochet: Diagonal Box Stitch
FAYETTEVILLEMonday, August 1010 a.m. to 12 p.m. $5 | SessionPre-registration required Instructor: Nancy Crow
The most popular stitch of the Sit and Stich group. You’ve seen it, now learn how to do it, it’s easy! Make a dishcloth to practice and then it’s on to afghans. Ma-terials needed: Kitchen cot-ton yarn (sugar and cream) and a size H crochet hook. Contact Nancy Crow at [email protected] with questions.
Crochet: Granny Square Revised
FAYETTEVILLEMonday, August 1710 a.m. to 12 p.m. $5 | SessionPre-registration requiredInstructor: Nancy Crow
Do you l i ke the g ranny square but hate sewing them together? Let’s look at other ways to do a granny – a large square, a rectangle granny, and a modern ver-sion done in a new direction. Materials needed: worsted weight yarn in your choice of colors, crochet hook size
G or H. Only doing samples, not whole afghans so large amount of yarn not needed. Contact Nancy Crow at [email protected] with questions.
Crochet: Basic Crochet Hat
FAYETTEVILLEMonday, August 2410 a.m. to 12 p.m. $5 | SessionPre-registration required Instructor: Nancy Crow
Make warm hats for gifts or charity. From one basic hat pattern you can make hats for the whole family, from baby to adult. Class good for beginners. Materi-als needed: worsted weight yarn in your color choice, size G or H crochet hook, tape measure, yarn tapestry needle, scissors. Contact Nancy Crow at [email protected] with questions.
Knit Happens
FAYETTEVILLETuesday, August 18, 2510 a.m. to 12 p.m.$10 | Session (One 2-hour class)*Must pay each class indi-viduallyMaterials not includedPre-registration required Instructor: Aimee Kade
Learn 3 new block patterns each session to create a gorgeous sampler afghan.
Throughout this entire sam-pler series, Aimee will teach and reinforce knitting basics as well as new and fun tech-niques that you can continue to use on future projects. Materials list available at front desk. Please contact Aimee at a [email protected] when registered for pattern information.
Painting WorkshopInstructor: Kathy Brewer
MCINTOSH PLACETuesday, August 1810 a.m. to 12 p.m.$35 | Includes materialsPre-registration required
FAYETTEVILLETuesday, August 182 p.m. to 4 p.m.$35 | Includes materialsPre-registration required
Paint a picture by follow-ing along step-by-step with the instructor – you’ll be surprised by what you’re ca-pable of! This month, paint a miraculous scene of an abstract butterfly.
Temari Balls
FAYETTEVILLEMonday, August 24 & 3110 a.m. to 12 p.m. $30 | Session (includes two 2-hour classes)Includes materials
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Learn the ancient Japanese art of temari balls, beautiful hand-crafted embroidered balls. Aimee will walk us through the process of mak-ing a ball and then stitching the design. This class will feature a new temari ball design each month. Tool list available at front desk – all materials for ball is included, but you must purchase basic tools.
Putting the Pieces Together: Mosaic Tiles
FAYETTEVILLEFriday, August 141 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. $30 | Includes materialsMember exclusivePre-registration requiredI n s t r u c t o r : M a r y A n n e Maslanka
Get creative! Make fun mo-saic tiles to take home. We will make an original stained glass 5X7 mosaic picture to display in a sunny window. Choose from a variety of patterns to create this gor-geous piece. Bring your imagination!
Fall Wreath
FAYETTEVILLEFriday, August 211 p.m. to 3 p.m. $10 | Materials not includedPre-registration required Instructor: Aimee Kade
Make your very own fal l wreath. Creating a wreath
can seem much harder than it really is, and Aimee is here to guide you through to make it even easier. Materi-als list and picture available at front desk.
Lea rn t he bas i c dance steps, dance terminology, and some of the popular party, reunion, and recep-tion dances. Don’t be a wall-flower, let’s dance!
Line Dance
FAYETTEVILLEFriday11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.FREEInstructor: Eddie HuffmanNo Pre-registration required
Eddie is offering a 15 min-ute class for those of you who have always wanted to dance, but some ailment has held you back. This class will be a short intro to line dance and is good for balance, posture, memory and more.
Intro to Line Dancing
FAYETTEVILLEFriday
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.$15 | MonthInstructor: Eddie Huffman
This class is specifically designed for people who need an in t roduct ion to line dance. Learn the basic steps, such as the grape-vine, pivot-step, and triple-step.
Beginner I Line Dancing
FAYETTEVILLEFriday10 a.m. to 11 a.m.$15 | MonthInstructor: Eddie Huffman
A “step-up” from a brand new beginner, this class is designed for those who have knowledge of basic line dances.
Beginner II Line Dance
FAYETTEVILLETuesday10:25 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.$15 | MonthInstructor: Eddie Huffman
Keep those l ine dancing moves sharp! For beginners who have had 6 months of Beginner I Line Dancing.
Beginner/Improver Line Dance
FAYETTEVILLEWednesday3 p.m. to 4 p.m. $15 | MonthInstructor: Eddie Huffman
This is a combined level
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class where we will learn beginner level dances while being challenged to the next level. Must have knowledge of basic line dance steps and have at least 6 months of lin dance experience.
Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance
FAYETTEVILLEWednesday1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.$15 | MonthInstructor: Eddie Huffman
Moving on up in the l ine dance world! Keep advanc-ing and become a line dance expert in no time. For those who have had 6 months of Beginner II Line Dancing.
Low Intermediate Line Dance
FAYETTEVILLETuesday2 p.m. to 3 p.m.$15 | MonthInstructor: Eddie Huffman
Higher level dance steps and l ine dances wi l l get you going in this line dance class.
Open Line Dance
FAYETTEVILLEFriday, August 217 p.m. to 10 p.m. $5 | Paid at doorMembers and non-members No pre-registration required
Bust out your dance shoes and jo in Eddie Huffman once a month for a fun night
of dancing. Come sit back, relax, and enjoy an evening with friends. All dance levels welcome.
Zumba
FAYETTEVILLEMonday8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.$25 | MonthInstructor: Sheila Sellers
Zumba is an easy to follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness program that not only will work up a good sweat, but is also fun. Join this “fitness party” that is sure to keep you moving and healthy.
Total Body Circuit
FAYETTEVILLEMonday and Wednesday11 a.m. to 12 p.m.$35 | MonthInstructor: Kim Jones
This dynamic work out will have you fit in no time and is for all fitness levels. We will focus on all areas of fit-ness – core strengthening, strength training, mobility, and cardio – to get you the results you want to see.
Walking Group
Meets at McCurry ParkMondays 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. FREENo pre-registration required
This walking group meets at
McCurry Park in Fayetteville (164 McDonough Road) to take advantage of the gor-geous and shaded walking trails. This class will improve physical fitness with a dose of cardio and make walking that much more fun. Fitness instructor Miriam Jones will stop in from time to time, but overall this is a self-led group.
Tai Chi
FAYETTEVILLETuesday and Thursday3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.$35 | MonthInstructor: Will Miller
Tai Chi provides a safe, gradual way to improve flex-ibility, increase circulation, reduce stress, strengthen bones, lower blood pres-sure, and increase overall fitness. In this class, you’ll learn simple movements that focus on healing en-ergy. The class 1st half of class is focus on the basics for beginners and the 2nd half of class will move to intermediate material.
Yoga
GATHERING PLACETuesday and Thursday9 a.m. to 10 a.m.$30 | MonthInstructor: Kathy Pabst
Yoga will be off during the summer month of August but will return in September. Demo class being held this month, see page ___ for more details.
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GATHERING PLACEThursday, August 13 | 1:30 p.m. The Imitation Game (2014) | PG-13
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode. During World War II, mathematician Alan Turing tried to crack the enigma code with help from fellow mathemati-cians.
GATHERING PLACEThursday, August 27 | 1:30 p.m. The Book Thief (2013) | PG-13
FAYETTEVILLEThursday, August 28 | 1:30 p.m. The Book Thief (2013) | PG-13
Starring: Sophie Nelisse, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson. While subjected to the horrors of World War II Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. In the basement of her home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents.
The Center Box Office
Stretch for Movement
FAYETTEVILLEMondays9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.$5 | MonthInstructor: Kim Jones
FAYETTEVILLEWednesdays9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.$5 | MonthInstructor: Miriam Jones
This class consists of a se-ries of simple and easy to follow stretch combinations guaranteed to improve your balance, coordinator, and range of motion over time.
Pilates
FAYETTEVILLEWednesday8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. $15 | MonthInstructor: Marie Schall
A workout that will leave you feeling energized and re-freshed. This class focuses on developing strength, f lex ib i l i t y, core cont ro l , and mobility and is a great combination of yoga with stretching and breathing benefits and strengthening training through a variety of exercises. Please bring a mat with you to class.
Generations Online
FAYETTEVILLEAugust 3, 7 & 10
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Your introduction to the iPad and internet! All you need to learn is how to control those devises. Grant Dow with Home Helpers of Geor-gia will teach us what we need to know about using the iPad. Learn the very basics to the web, e-mail, and figuring our those apps, pictures and more. Limited to iPad users and must bring iPad with you to class. We will download this tutorial app for free for you to use at home after class is com-plete. This program is for the very beginner users.
Locked Away
GATHERING PLACEWednesday, August 51 p.m. to 2 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
The history of the American Civil War prison camps and how both the Union and the Confederacy operated theirs is intriguing. Jim Scott will share the stories of over 409,000 soldiers captured during the war and how both sides dealt with prisoners throughout. Learn how both sides developed tactics for dealing with large numbers of prisoners with l imited means.
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What’s for Lunch?
GATHERING PLACE1st Thursday of monthThursday, August 611:30 a.m.$5 | TransportationMember exclusivePre-registration required
Join us as we board the FSS bus and head out to a pre-arranged mystery desti-nation for lunch in the area. Lunch to be purchased on your own.
Volunteer Open House
FAYETTEVILLE1st Thursday of monthThursday, August 62 p.m. to 3 p.m.FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
If you are a FSS volunteer or are interested in becoming one, join us for our monthly meet ing! Enjoy ref resh-ments, meet with other vol-unteers, learn about upcom-ing events, current volunteer opportunities, and get cen-ter news and updates.
Travel Group Meeting
FAYETTEVILLE1st Friday of monthFriday, August 72 p.m. to 3 p.m.FREEMembers and non-membersNo pre-registration required
**Trip schedules available at front desk** Get updates on
current trip sign-ups and itin-eraries and learn about the exciting upcoming trips that we have planned! Please re-fer to page 14 for rules and regulations on trips.
Hello, Fall
FAYETTEVILLEMonday, August 1010 a.m. to 11 a.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Fall is making its way in and many argue that it is the best time of year to consider vegetable gardening! A fall garden brings so many great things our way and Kim Toal with the Fayette County Extension Office is here to share her secrets. Learn types of vegetables to plant that will provide delicious food throughout the fall and winter.
Soundtrack to Success
FAYETTEVILLETuesday, August 113:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Dana Lamb, local Fayette County music teacher, has hit it big… she can honestly say she is one in a million! The dream so many have Dana has had become a reality. She can proudly sing to the world that she is a songwriter who has had her words chosen! Listen to her story from start to finish of
how her journey began and how the Texas Tenors now sing her songs loud and proud.
Chef for a Day
FAYETTEVILLEWednesday, August 122 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. $10 Member exclusivePre-registration required
Join Chef Bonnie to learn quick and easy meals you can do at home on your own. In th is interact ive, hands on cooking class, you will sit down with Bonnie and prepare, cook, and taste a meal right here at FSS. This month, we will be making a variety of delicious quiches.
Around Town @ The Peachtree Trolley
GATHERING PLACEThursday, August 13Leave at 9:15 a.m. $40 | Inc ludes tour and transportation Member exclusivePre-registration required
Hop on the Peachtree Trol-ley, a classic designed trol-ley that will take you back in time to take in the history of some of Atlanta’s “must see” spots. This 90 minute narrated tour starts in Cen-tennial Olympic Park and shares the history, stories, and legends of sights such as the Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center, Underground Atlanta, Oakland Cemetery, and more. After, we will en-joy lunch at Henry’s Midtown
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Social FridayUnder the Sea
GATHERING PLACEFriday, August 142 p.m. to 3 p.m. $5Member exclusivePre-registration required
Come join the fun as we get the weekend started early. Here is your chance to mix and mingle with the best of them. Gather a group of friends or come meet some new ones during our exciting monthly socials. Under the sea, darlin’ it’s always bet-ter, under the sea. Splash in during this month’s theme, complete with delicious ap-petizers from Chef Bonnie, music, and fun during this afternoon out.
A Travel Guide to Georgia
FAYETTEVILLEMonday, August 1711:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Let’s hit the road! Join Dawn Ogden with Dawn’s Travel Destinations as she hops in the driver’s seat and takes us on a tour of Georgia’s best vacation hot spots. Dawn will share some of the most popular destinations to visit in Georgia for a great weekend or overnight get-away that are close to home.
AARP Smart Drivers Course
FAYETTEVILLETuesday, August 189 a.m. to 4 p.m. $15 | AARP Members$20 | Non AARP MembersMember exclusivePre-registration required
The AARP Smart Driver ’s Course is a refresher course for adult drivers, which has helped millions of drivers re-main safe on today’s roads. Tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge. Most auto insurance com-panies provide a multi-year discount to graduates as well.
ALS Support Group
FAYETTEVILLE3rd Thursday of monthThursday, August 2010 a.m. to 12 p.m.FREEMembers and non-membersNo pre-registration required
For more information, con-tact Anita Flowers at 404-636-9909 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Lunch & Learn:Securing Your Future
GATHERING PLACEThursday, August 20 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. $10 | Includes lunch Members and non-membersPre-registration required
Experts and attorneys Vickie Farrell and Elizabeth Win-field will prepare us for one
of the most important times of our lives. Don’t wait until it ’s too late, be sure you have Estate Planning and Power of Attorney matters ready for your family. Get tips on setting both up and learn the legal process to assuring both are up to date and well prepared for when the time comes.
1-on-1 Legal Consultations
FAYETTEVILLE3rd Thursday of monthThursday, August 2012 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.FREEMember exclusivePre-registration required
M a r y I r e n e D i c k e r s o n , Senior Staff Attorney with Georgia Legal Services, is here to help you with any non-criminal legal ques-tions. Georgia Legal Servic-es offers guidance, advice, and information on how to best handle your legal situ-ations and will get you on the right track or refer you to the right people to fit your needs.
The Grape Escape
FAYETTEVILLEThursday, August 202:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. $15Member exclusivePre-registration required
Eric Trout, wine connoisseur with Katie’s Fine Wine and Liquor, will be on hand to pass along all his expertise about wines. Join in the fun
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for a monthly educational program related to different wines, regions, countries, and more. Get information on a variety of topics relating to the choice and become a wine expert in no time. This month, learn all about Sau-vignon Blancs.
The Warm Springs Story
GATHERING PLACEFriday, August 211 p.m. to 2 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Local author Martin Harmon shares his knowledge of small town Warm Springs. Hear the story of the leg-acy and legends of Warm Springs and what has taken place there for the past 200 years. From FDR’s second home to famous basketball legend Charles Driesell to hidden historic jewels, Mar-tin will uncover an amazing history. Attendees will re-ceive a signed copy of the book!
A Reel Scout
MCINTOSH PLACETuesday, August 2510 a.m. to 11 a.m.FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
The film industry is making its impact on Fayette County and it’s astounding to truly understand what all goes into it. Before any movie can get started, they must find
locations to shoot and Cry-selle Stewart, a film scout, is just the person to share that background. Hear the inside scoop on the process to how film scouts choose filming sites.
Now He Belongs To the Ages
FAYETTEVILLETuesday, August 252 p.m. to 3 p.m. FREE Members and non-memberPre-registration required
It’s been 150 years since that April night at Ford’s Theater when John Wilkes Booth snuck into President Lincoln’s suite and shot him, dying the following morn-ing. Jim Scott will guide us through that night, the after-math, and the odd facts that always seem to pop up.
Name That Tune
MCINTOSH PLACETuesday, August 252 p.m. to 3 p .m.FREEMember exclusivePre-registration required
Test your knowledge of the 50s, 60s, and 70s music. This style of Name That Tune will get you up and out of your seats. Gather a team or play on your own, either way we will dance the afternoon away.
Face to Face
GATHERING PLACEWednesday, August 26
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. FREEMember exclusivePre-registration required
Technology has come a long way so make sure you don’t fall behind. With computers, tablets, and phones you can now do video-calling with friends and family to stay in touch! Facetime and Skype are two great options to do this and Jessica with the Fayette County Library will meet one-on-one to show you how to download, ac-cess, and use these apps to talk with your loved ones.
Around Town @ High Museum of Art
FAYETTEVILLEThursday, August 27Leave at 9:15 a.m. $20 | Inc ludes tour and transportation Member exclusive Pre-registration required
Travel to the leading art museum in the Southeast-ern United Sates. Enjoy a fun filled day of exploring a collection of classic and contemporary art, award-winning architecture, and more. Enjoy a guided tour called HIGHlights that gives an overview of their collec-tion as well as a self-guided tour that will include their pe rmanen t and t empo-rary exhibits. Take in the tastes of Table 1280 in the Woodruff Center after for lunch (www.woodruffcenter.org/visit/dining - to be pur-chased on your own).
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P“age” Turners Book Club
FAYETTEVILLE 4th Thursday of monthThursday, August 271:30 p.m. FREEMember exclusiveNo pre-registration required
This month, we will be read-ing Still Alice by Lisa Geno-va. For more information, please contact Joyce Beyer at [email protected].
Stop, Drop & Roll
GATHERING PLACEFriday, August 28Leave at 10:50 a.m.$5 | Transportation Member exclusivePre-registration required
Get up close and personal with the Peachtree City Fire Department. Join David Wil-l iamson for an afternoon at Station 81 off Paschall Road. We will enjoy a guid-ed tour of the station and after enjoy lunch while hear-ing about the fire and rescue department as well as their Remembering When: Fire and Fall Prevention Pro-gram.
Express Lunch Pizza Party
GATHERING PLACEThursday, August 13 | 1 p.m.$5 | Inc ludes pizza and saladMember exclusivePre-registration requiredGATHERING PLACEThursday, August 27 | 1 p.m.
$5 | Inc ludes pizza and saladMember exclusivePre-registration required
Enjoy delicious pizza and salad and join us for the monthly movie afterwards. Pepperoni and cheese pizza will be hot and ready along with a side salad. Two slices per person.
TriviaHost: Linda Abbott
FAYETTEVILLEFridays1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.FREEMember exclusiveNo pre-registration required
It’s not who you know, it’s what you know. Join Quiz Queen Linda Abbott for a little friendly competition. Form teams or take ‘em on yourself. Answer questions from a variety of categories and test your knowledge.
Dulcimer 101:Beginners
FAYETTEVILLEWednesdays11 a.m. to 12 p.m.FREEMember exclusivePre-registration required
Learn to play the dulcimer, a unique string instrument native to the Appalachian region of the United States. Don’t be shy – you don’t need to know how to play or read music to join in the fun! A practice dulcimer will be provided by instructor if
necessary. Guitars, banjos, mandolins, or harmonica’s feel free to join the group to play along.
Dulcimer 102:Intermediate
FAYETTEVILLEWednesdays12 p.m. to 1 p.m. FREEMembers exclusivePre-registration required
For those who have had some experience with the dulcimer before! Join this in-termediate group of players to continue getting better and better. Bring your in-strument with you. Guitars, banjos, mandolins, or har-monica’s feel free to join the group to play along.
Computer Tutor
FAYETTEVILLEGATHERING PLACEMCINTOSH PLACEClasses scheduled by re-quest only$20 | Sess ion (up to 2 hours)Instructor: Gerry Greenwell, Robert Marcus, Lois Evans
Getting a little rusty on the computer, or want to learn the basics for the first time? Get a one-on-one tutoring session from one of our well-equipped volunteer tu-tors. Simply choose a topic a date and time and pick a location at the front desk.
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Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting
GATHERING PLACE3rd Tuesday of month Tuesday, August 1811 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREEMember exclusivePre-registration requiredInstructor: Roger Kothawala
Bring in your laptop and questions for 1-on-1 assis-tance with computer threats and troubleshooting. Roger with RK Technology wi l l help with threat prevention, computer clean-up, virus assistance, finding lost files, and other computer issue help. Bring your computer with you.
Reshaping Your Shape
GATHERING PLACEMonday, August 31 p.m. to 2 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Dealing with that growing belly is never fun, but Han-nah Garber with Piedmont Fayette Hospital Fitness Center will give us tips to help combat obesity. Find out fun and healthy ways to fight being overweight as well as the health issues
that can be a factor. Hannah will discuss simple workouts and healthy eating habits that can improve your health and blast that belly!
Ready, Set, Breakfast
FAYETTEVILLETuesday, August 410 a.m. to 11 a.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Your mother was r igh t , breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Not only does it give you en-ergy to start a new day, but it is linked to many health ben-efits including weight control and improved performance in daily tasks. Amy Frizzell will share samples and tips for a flavorful morning expe-rience.
Reflexology
FAYETTEVILLEWednesday, August 51:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.$30 | 30 minutes$50 | 1 hourMember exclusivePre-registration requiredReflexologist: Bonnie Sitz
Reflexology is the applica-tion of specialized pressure techniques that are applied to a variety of areas, includ-ing hands and feet. Relax while the use of pressure, stretch, and movement help lower your stress.
Blood Glucose Screenings
FAYETTEVILLEThursday, August 611 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREEMember exclusivePre-registration required
A representative with the Diabetes Association is here to perform routine blood glucose screenings on site. Early detection and routine checkups may reduce the burden of diabetes and the many complications that come with it.
Massage: Well Balanced Bodies
GATHERING PLACEFriday, August 712 p.m. to 4 p.m. $30 | 30 minutes$60 | 1 hourMember exclusivePre-registration required Masseuse: Nataki Burke
Ahhh, i t ’s Friday – treat yourself after a long week! Enjoy a relaxing massage by a licensed therapist to help you relieve stress and tense muscles as well as aid in the healing process.
Brain Health University
GATHERING PLACEMonday, August 101:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Meghan Lowry with Heritage
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presents monthly classes of Brain Health University that demonstrates that brain health and cognit ive en-gagement can be pursued through an assortment of experiences and lifestyle choices. Each month join in for a series of exercises and games that help sharpen the mind. This class will focus on 10 minute story writing to sharpen the brain.
Eyeglass Adjustments and Repairs
FAYETTEVILLETuesday, August 1111:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.FREEMember exclusiveNo pre-registration required
Dale Klauss with Dale’s Op-tical will be here to perform minor repairs, adjustments, maintenance, and cleaning on your glasses.
Step Up to Stop Falls
GATHERING PLACETuesday, August 112:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Dr. Davis with First Step Physical Therapy is here to help us improve our balance and coordination to avoid falls as we age. Learn tech-niques, strategies and exer-cise to strengthen your legs and core muscles to prevent falls as well as review home and community risks to be on the look-out for.
When ‘Urine’ Love
FAYETTEVILLEThursday, August 1312 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Dr. Omatola Gordon-Rose with the American Kidney Fund will be here to teach us a l l we need to know about our kidneys. Learn about function, checking in with doctors, avoiding kid-ney failure, and more. Don’t forget to register for kidney screenings that will follow the presentation – see page 16 for more details.
Touch Massage Therapy
FAYETTEVILLEFriday, August 1411:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.$30 | 30 minutes$60 | 1 hourMember exclusivePre-registration required Masseuse: Angela Sheppard
Ahhh it’s Friday – treat your-self after a long week! Enjoy a relaxing massage by a licensed therapist to help you relieve stress and tense muscles as well as aid in the healing process.
The Low Cal Life for Me
GATHERING PLACEMonday, August 172 p.m. to 3 p.m. FREEMembers and non-members
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Catherine Carroll, RD with the Public Health Depart-ment will be sharing all we want to know about low calorie foods that fill us up! Get a better understanding on the benefits and nega-tives to a low calorie diet and the best practices for maintaining the best health. Enjoy a variety of recipes to try at home!
Yoga Demo
GATHERING PLACETuesday, August 1810 a.m. to 11 a.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
FSS Yoga instructor Kathy Pabst is gearing up for her fal l classes but f irst she will hold a special demo of what Yoga classes are like. Get a free hands-on ses-sion and get your questions answered. Regular classes resume in September at The Gathering Place.
Unfeel the Burn
FAYETTEVILLEWednesday, August 191:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Acid reflux is very common, but not so easy to treat. Dr. David Rudolph with Diges-tive Health will help us sooth the burn that comes with this irritating issue. Learn about symptoms and treatments
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as well as the best strate-gies to avoiding an episode.
Unraveling Old Wives Tales
GATHERING PLACEMonday, August 241 p.m. to 2 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
We’ve all heard old wives tales, but how do we know if we can trust them or not? Dr. Fred Willms, Chief Medi-cal Officer with Piedmont Fayette Hospital, will un-cover the truth behind those old medical myths. Find out what is really true or what you should be shrugging off and ignoring. Does an apple a day truly keep the doctor away?
Brain Health University
FAYETTEVILLEWednesday, August 261:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Meghan Lowry with Heritage presents monthly classes of Brain Health University that demonstrates that brain health and cognit ive en-gagement can be pursued through an assortment of experiences and lifestyle choices. Each month join in for a series of exercises and games that help sharpen the mind. This class wil l focus on socialization and a healthy brain.
Look What’s Coming in September!
Flu Shots
GATHERING PLACETuesday, September 1Price determined by insurance.10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration required
Free fo r Med icare and some insurance. $25 for no insurance coverageAlso coming in Fayetteville September 21.
Hearing Screenings
FAYETTEVILLEWednesday, September 2FREE | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Pre-registration required
Diabetes: What Can I Eat?
GATHERING PLACEFriday, September 4FREE | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-registration required
Get tips on meal planning and better food choices with Diabetes.
Keeping Up To Speed
FAYETTEVILLEWednesday, September 9 FREE | 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration required
Learn the ‘how-to’ of proper computer maintenance and updates.
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Your Daily Dose
FAYETTEVILLEMonday, August 312 p.m. to 3 p.m. FREEMembers and non-membersPre-registration required
Did you know that medica-tions affect the body differ-ently as we age? Because of this, medication knowledge and safety is very important for the aging adult. Crystal Wright, Clinical Pharmacist with Kaiser Permanente will keep us informed on how to make safe choices about our medications.
Cleanse & DetoxifyFoot Detox
GATHERING PLACEFriday, August 1410 a.m. to 2 p.m.$20 | 30 minutesMember exclusivePre-registration required
FAYETTEVILLEFriday, August 2812 p.m. to 4 p.m.$20 | 30 minutesMember exclusivePre-registration required
Jaslyn Walker, licensed Es-thetician and Dermalogica certified, will show you how to increase energy, vitality, and stamina. During this session, Jaslyn will detoxify the body of chemicals, ra-diation, and pollution by us-ing a specialized foot bath detox.
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