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  ENRICHMENT
                                                                                           June 2019

                  CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF ENSURING SENIORS LIVE WELL AND AGE WELL IN FAYETTE COUNTY
                                                                   FAYETTEVILLE | PEACHTREE CIT Y

   Here For A Honky Tonk
      Heel, toe, do si do, come on, baby, let’s go boot
      scootin’! Join us for our annual BBQ!

   The Heart of a Father
      The love of a father runs deep, and it’s time for us
      to celebrate them this Father’s Day with FSS!

   Do the Watermelon Crawl
      Chef Heather shares a “one in a melon”
      recipe you’ll be making all summer long.

Don’t forget the pull out calendar!
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NOW OPEN

                                                  Call us TODAY to
                                             Schedule your Appointment!

        Phone: 770.869.2933            Fax: 770.460.7222
          105 Meeting Place Drive Fayetteville, GA 30214
                www.hearthsidelafayette.com

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June
                                                                                featured
                            A Year of Celebration, But A Lifetime More of Fun!                      9
                                     As we come to a close of our 40th Anniversary year,
                                we reflect back on the past and look forward to the future.

                                                   When Volunteers Become Family                   10
                                 Meet FSS volunteer, member, board member, and friend
                             Martha Teal and you’ll quickly discover how truly great she is!

                                            Hello Sweet (and Juicy) Summertime                     11
                                          Chef Heather adds a little extra flare to one of the
                                 tastiest and most refreshing summer treats - watermelon!

                                                                          It’s BBQ Time!          15
                                           Boogie on down to FSS and get hog wild with a
                                      delicious BBQ dinner and a boot scootin’ good time.

                                                                   in every issue
      2019 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS                                                     About FSS           4
    Annual Maintenance              June 6 2019                       Supportive Services           5
    Independence Day 		             July 4, 2019                            Meet Our Staff          6
    Labor Day 		              September 2, 2019                Membership & Center Info            6-7
    Columbus Day               October 14, 2019
                                                                            Coming Soon             8
    Thanksgiving           November 28-29, 2019
                                                                   Free Stuff - Every Day!       12-13
    Christmas Eve            December 24, 2019
                                                                           Special Events          15
    Christmas Day            December 25, 2019
                                                                     Classes & Programs          18-28

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Members can enjoy Fayette Senior
                                                                                 Services Life Enrichment Center
                                                                                 activities in two great locations:

                                                                                 Fayetteville
  ABOUT US
                                                                                 (across from the Fayette County
    Since 1978, Fayette Senior Services, Inc., (FSS) an independent,             Justice Center)
  nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, has been providing a wide array of life     4 Center Drive
  -enriching services to Fayette County residents age 50 and better. Fayette     Fayetteville, GA 30214
  County, Georgia, is home to one of the fastest growing senior populations      Phone: 770-461-0813
  in metro Atlanta – and the age 60+ population segment is projected to grow     Fax: 770-461-2448
  an astonishing 450% by 2040. This statistic alone makes our mission — to       M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  make a meaningful difference in the emotional, social, and physical well-
  being of older adults — all the more critical. By fostering independence,      Peachtree City
  improving quality of life, and enhancing the community connection, the         The Gathering Place
  programs and services we provide are an essential part of our community.       203 McIntosh Trail
                                                                                 Peachtree City, GA 30269
    Not-for-profit FSS enjoys a unique public/private partnership with           Phone: 770-461-0813
  Fayette County government. Through this agreement we provide a variety         M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  of supportive services such as Meals On Wheels, Transportation, In-home
  Personal Care/ Homemaker Services, Care Management, Information                McIntosh Place
  Assistance, and more. We could not do that without our government              191 McIntosh Trail
  partners; however, we believe it is our responsibility to complement the       Peachtree City, GA 30269
  public support to ensure we can continue serving Fayette’s seniors for         Phone: 770-461-0813
  generations to come. Therefore, we feel it’s important to note that less       M-F 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  than half of our revenue comes from sources other than federal, state,
  and local governments.
                                                                                 www.fayss.org
    Fayette Senior Services is recognized as a model of sustainability and
  social entrepreneurship among peer organizations and nongovernment             BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  funders. Although we are proud of this recognition, we could not do all
  that we do without the support from charitable donors, Center members,         CHAIRMAN | Bob Truitt
  volunteers, grantees, and the community that so generously supports our
  fundraising efforts.                                                           VICE CHAIRMAN | Jim McCullough

   The aging transition can be paved with a broad spectrum of challenges.        TREASURER | Mark Gray
  However, it can also prove to be rich with opportunities. The key to “aging
                                                                                 SECRETARY | Dan Vano
  well” is knowledge. When it comes to addressing those unique needs,
  Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center is the one-stop shop for        DIRECTOR | Kim Schnoes
  empowering older adults to live well and age well.
                                                                                 DIRECTOR | Emily Poole
    Our Life Enrichment Centers in Fayetteville and Peachtree City are
  uniquely different from traditional senior centers. Our beautiful facilities   DIRECTOR | Rev. B.A. Jackson
  are a vibrant place where adults age 50+ come to socialize with friends,
                                                                                 DIRECTOR | Martha Teal
  enjoy a great meal in our Ultimate café, re-energize their bodies, exercise
  their minds, and lift their spirits.                                           DIRECTOR | Bob Reeves

    To make sure our programs and activities are within easy reach to more       DIRECTOR | Carol Davis
  seniors, we are proud to have established a community partnership with
  the city of Peachtree City. We now offer many new programs and activities      DIRECTOR | Sharon Brooks
  in Peachtree City at the Gathering Place (next to “The Fred” Amphitheater)
                                                                                 DIRECTOR | Donnie Davis
  and at our newest facility, McIntosh Place. We’re adding new classes and
  activities each month, so stay tuned for more!                                 DIRECTOR | Paige Muh

    We are proud to be making life better in our community.                      DIRECTOR | Stephen Childs
    The Fayette Senior Services Staff
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When You Need a Little Help From Some Friends...
 We offer supportive services that make a meaningful
 difference in the emotional, social, and physical well-
 being of older adults by preserving their independence,
 improving their quality of life, and connecting them to
 the community.

 Meals On Wheels
   Meals on Wheels is a needs-based program
 for homebound, or semi-homebound, seniors
 who are unable to provide themselves with
                                                                In-Home Personal Care/Homemaker Services
 regular nutritious meals due to physical or
                                                                  This service enables older adults to remain
 financial challenges. The service also connects
                                                                living independently by providing compassionate
 homebound seniors to the community through
                                                                care from trained personnel who perform simple
 daily social contact, which also helps to ensure
                                                                homemaker and/or personal care tasks, such as
 their well-being.
                                                                light housekeeping or assistance with bathing.
                                                                Delivered with the utmost personal respect
 Ani-Meals
                                                                and dignity, our services can also bring much
   To many homebound seniors, having a pet is
                                                                needed respite to caregivers.
 a source of companionship and comfort. The
 AniMeals™ program is designed to give our
                                                                Care Management
 Meals On Wheels clients a little help with the
                                                                   Our professional staff of social workers
 cost of pet food to make sure that maintaining
                                                                helps older adults make informed decisions
 that important bond isn’t an added burden.
                                                                to enhance independent living and quality of
                                                                life. Our Care Managers offer consultations,
 STAR Program
                                                                assessments, and follow-up to assist individuals
 (Seniors Together After Retirement)
                                                                a n d f a milie s in p la n n in g a n d c a r e . We a l s o
   Our STAR program (Seniors Together After
                                                                provide invaluable support to caregivers.
 Retirement) offers individuals 60 and older an
 opportunity to come together for socialization,
                                                                Medical Equipment Lending
 recreational activities, health and wellness
                                                                  We lend gently-used medical equipment to
 classes, and a nutritious meal in our Ultimate
                                                                individuals, families, and caregivers. Equipment
 Cafe. Transportation to and from the Center may
                                                                is loaned on a first-come first served basis.
 also be available to eligible participants.
                                                                Home Repair Services
 Transportation
                                                                  We assist older adults who are either
   For older adults who no longer drive, getting
                                                                physically and/or financially unable to perform
 to essential medical appointments, to the
                                                                minor home safety maintenance tasks and
 pharmacy, to church, or to the grocery store can
                                                                repairs by referring to local resources.
 be a challenge, putting their health and well-
 being at risk. We provide safe and affordable
 door-to-door transportation options. Wheelchair
 assistance available.

  Eligibility requirements apply for some programs. Some services may be provided free of charge (tax deductible donations
  welcome) or based on a sliding scale of income. Contact us at 770-461-0813 for more information.

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Meet Our Staff!                                                                                        Fayette Senior Services                     TM

         ADMINISTRATION                                 MEALS ON WHEELS
                                                                                                        Membership
         Nancy Meaders                                  Arnold Powell
         President & CEO                                Meals On Wheels Coordinator                     Our nominal annual membership
                                                                                                        fee helps Fayette Senior Services
         Dan Gibbs
         Director of Operations                                                                         (FSS), a non-profit 501(c)(3)
                                                        CARE MANAGEMENT                                 organization, sustain its operations,
         Becky Hendershot                                                                               programs and services, in order for
         Finance Officer                                Natalie Hynson
                                                        Care Manager                                    us to maintain our beautiful facilities
         Morgan Lanier                                                                                  and continue to offer great programs
         Program Development                            Iris Harris                                     and café services at a great value to
         Coordinator                                    Care Manager
                                                                                                        our members. For more information
         Carrie Bittinger                                                                               about FSS, please contact the
         Center & Volunteer                             TRANSPORTATION
         Coordinator
                                                                                                        center administrator.
                                                        Jeff Wix
         Beth Jones                                     Transportation Manager                          Membership Dues: $30 for Fayette
         Facilities Administrator                                                                       County residents ($90/out-of-
         Fayetteville                                   Michelle Williamson
                                                        Transportation Coordinator                      county*).Membership applications
         Connie Montgomery                                                                              must be made in person and are
         Member Services PTC                            Jim Schultz
                                                        Driver                                          available at the reception desk
         Sheila Hardeman                                                                                in both FSS locations. We regret
         Member Services PTC                            Ginger Charles                                  that we cannot accept mail-in
                                                        Driver
         Dianne Clements                                                                                applications. Photo ID/Proof of
         Member Services PTC
                                                        James Hicks                                     residency required.
                                                        Driver
         Paul Hives                                     Roger Grandt                                    Volunteers are eligible for a FREE
         Technology Development                         Driver                                          membership after 75 hours of
                                                        John Greer                                      service per 12 months. Fayette
         THE ULTIMATE CAFÉ                              Driver                                          Senior Services accepts VISA,
         Heather Hampton                                Jane Rode                                       MASTERCARD and DISCOVER
         Executive Chef                                 Driver                                          cards.
         Pedro Cruz                                     Gino Cortellino
         Sous Chef                                      Driver                                          *No one is excluded for inability to
                                                                                                        pay. Complimentary memberships
         Candice Bailey                                 Jan Perkins                                     can be arranged with a care
         Café Assistant                                 Driver
                                                                                                        manager. Please call Iris Harris
         Kevin Bailey                                   Carole Lane                                     Care Manager, 770-461- 0813 ext.
         Café Assistant                                 Driver
                                                                                                        116 for information or arrange for a
         Jean Folden                                    Veronica Bonner                                 confidential meeting.
         Café Assistant                                 Driver
                                                        Dennis Duke                                      As we create more opportunities to
                                                        Driver                                          enrich the lives of older adults in the
                                                                                                        community, your rewards of being
                                                        Harold Gunnin Jr.
                                                        Driver                                          a Fayette Senior Services Member
                                                                                                        grow as we do. Your membership will
                                                        Charlie Hawkins                                 be honored at both our Fayetteville
                                                        Driver
                                                                                                        and Peachtree City locations.

  Advertising Information. We appreciate the support from our advertisers, which helps defray the cost of printing our newsletter. For information about FSS
  advertising and other sponsorship opportunities, please contact Morgan Lanier at 770-461-0813 or mlanier@fayss.org. *The appearance of advertising
  in Fayette Senior Services, Inc. newsletter, website, classes, programs, or other promotional materials is neither a guarantee nor an endorsement by
  Fayette Senior Services, Inc. of the product, service, or company or the claims made for the product in such advertising.

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Membership Has                                                                  The Fitness Center
  Its Rewards                                                                             - Fayetteville -
                                                                           Monday-Wed-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Just show your FSS membership card at                                     Tuesday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  these retailers and receive discounts:                                  The fitness center is open to members for only $30
                                                                         per quarter. Our fitness center is a great place to get
  Mr. Handyman                                                              fit, enjoy friends & maintain a healthy lifestyle.
  1000 Cooper Circle, Suite 103 Peachtree City, GA
  (678) 971-0151
  Receive 5% discount off services with valid FSS
                                                                                 The Ultimate Café
  Membership Card. We specialize in ALL major and                                         - Fayetteville -
  minor home repairs; including grab bars, handicap                       Our dining services are for members only. It’s one
  accessible rooms, ramps, and doorways.                                 of the many benefits of membership! Members may
                                                                         bring guests to the café, but all guests are required
  TRINITY Services of Georgia, Inc                                                 to sign in at the hostess station.
  Electrical contractor/Low-Voltage Contractor
  Ben Miller                                                                                 BREAKFAST
  (770) 402-0181                                                             Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  Helping to meet your residential, industrial and                           Enjoy a choice of continental breakfast items
  commercial electrical needs. 10% off all parts involved                     (cereal, muffins, bagels, fruit, juice, milk).
  with service work with valid FSS membership card.
                                                                                     Pricing is á la carte, plus tax.
                                                                                  Coffee and tea are complimentary.
  Tom’s Pest Control Co.                                                        Special hot breakfast served every
  (770) 487-9506
  Receive 10% off all services from Tom’s Pest Control                                 Tuesday and Thursday
  Co. with a valid membership card.
                                                                                                  LUNCH
  TCBY                                                                     Monday – Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  532 Crosstown Drive in Peachtree City.                                    Choose from two chef-prepared hot entrees, side
  (770) 631-9803                                                         dishes, soup du jour, small garden-fresh salad, choice
  10% off your purchases when you show a valid FSS                          of desserts or fruit. Pricing is á la carte, plus tax.
  membership card.                                                          Beverages are included with any meal purchase
                                                                                     (iced tea, coffee, and water).
  Jolly Technologies
  (678) 653-5169
  Receive $20 discount/hour (totally $50/hour) off
  services for computer maintenance when you show a
  valid FSS membership card.

  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.
                                                                              2019 CPR/AED TRAINING SPONSORED BY:
    Group Reservations: Members, you and your community 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
                                                                                              Victoria J. Farrell
  visits without paying membership dues. Our guest policy allows
                                                                                              Attorney at Law
  a member-eligible guest to attend twice before joining.                                       770.692.1054

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Coming Soon...                                 Miriam’s Fitness Corner
                                                   How can I stay on track with my fitness
                                                      routine during summer vacations?
                 August 2019
                                                   There are quite a few ways to remain on track.
 Island Fever Luau                                 Preparation will help you stay the course more
 Thursday, August 22 | Gathering Place             than anything. Start by creating an itinerary
 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | $15                            with specific times set aside for exercise.
 Help kick off our Island Fever Luau with a        This will actually increase the likelihood that
 vibrant Hawaiian theme. Event sponsored           you do it. It will also eliminate the excuse, “I
 by Azalea Estates, Anthem Blue Cross Blue         didn’t have time!” Another helpful habit is that
 Shields, and Concordia Care.                      when choosing your accommodations, look
                                                   for amenities that provide a space and/or an
                September 2019                     atmosphere conducive to working out. This
                                                   does not only mean choosing a hotel that has
                                                   a fitness center, perhaps your location is at a
 Low Country Boil                                  campsite or near a park so you can commit 30
 Friday, September 13 | Fayetteville               minutes to walking each day. Consider locating
 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | $20                            a health club prior to the trip, pay their day
 Bring out your Cajun side for the night! Event    rate (or see if they accept Silver Sneakers),
 sponsored by Aberdeen Fine Properties, State      and take one of their scheduled classes. If
 Farm – Mark Gray, and Heritage Bank.              you’ll be walking a lot, get a step tracker, set
                                                   a goal, and get your workout in throughout the
                                                   day. Wherever you’re going probably also has
  *All events are subject to change in date/time   a swimming pool. Why not create your own
                                                   water aerobic routine in the pool each day?
       Stay tuned for more details!                None of this has to be fancy, you just have to
                                                   make yourself do it! Get moving!

Need Directions?
How to get from FSS Fayetteville to FSS Peachtree City.
                                                                         1. Head west on Center
                                                                         Drive towards GA-85/
                                                                         Glynn Street S.

                                                                         3. Continue Straight onto
                                                                         Melear Way.

                                                                         3. Turn Right onto GA-85/
                                                                         Glynn Street S.

                                                                         4. Turn left onto GA-54
                                                                         S/E Lanier Ave.

                                                                         5. Turn left onto S.
                                                                         Peachtree Parkway

                                                                         6. Turn right onto
                                                                         McIntosh Trail

                                                                         Destination will be on the left

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Celebrating 40 Years of Serving You!
                                  From 40 years of
                                     serving our
                                  community to 40
                                  more of exceeding
                                  the expectations!
          As we come to a close on our 40th anniversary year, we can’t help but stop and reflect
  back not only on this past year of celebrations, but also on the past 40 years of love, laughter, and
  friendships. As we embark on our next year, and all the years after to come, we use the past to help
  us grow into an even brighter future. Since the beginning, Fayette Senior Services has been an
  integral part of this community, but what really makes this possible is the support we receive from
  everyone around us. We may be the ones connecting the dots, but the individuals volunteering and
  engaging in membership, the home bound seniors we serve, the local government and officials,
  organizations that help provide resources, and so many more make it possible for us to do what
  we do each and every day. As we’ve said before, Fayette Senior Service came to life in 1978
  with one goal in mind – to serve seniors in Fayette County and to provide them with the needed
  resources to age well and live well independently in their homes. We take pride in knowing that
  day in and day out we are succeeding in this vision that sparked to life so long ago. We strive to
  be an organization that others can depend on, be it as a home bound person in need or an active
  person to have a place to engage with others and stay involved. To so many, FSS serves as a
  lifeline, a resource for connection within the community, a place for many to call their second home
  and a form of support and comfort during some of the most exciting or most challenging times of
  their lives. From serving just a few seniors in need of a little extra help just 40 years ago, we have
  expanded into so much more! Our Meals on Wheels program delivers nearly 56,000 meals per
  a year and has no wait list for clients requesting delivery, the transportation program has grown
  from 1 vehicle in the fleet to 12 traveling on average 250,000+ miles per year, and a membership
  count that has grown from just 30 people to over 2,000+ active members today. This is in addition
  to the many social services that have been maintained and added throughout the years to include
  the STARS Congregate program, In-home services, Care Management, Ani-meals and more. FSS
  President and CEO Nancy Meaders treasures her time here and shares her gratitude for everyone
  who has been involved. “In the 19 years I’ve worked here, the FSS landscape has undergone many
  changes. The staff at FSS is passionate about our mission of serving seniors and it’s evident in
  everything we do. We’ve expanded our services to meet the growing demand of individuals, and
  we’ve had amazing support from our community. What a great partnership and a great first 40
  years it’s been! But, we don’t believe in resting on our laurels so we are poised to meet the next
  challenge head on and continue to provide for the seniors in Fayette County,” expressed Meaders.
  To take a look into our past and see where we started to where 40 years has brought us to is a
  treasure we will always value, but our focus will be on the next 40 years and beyond. We make it
  a promise to continue to grow, to find new and innovative ways to stay connected, and to serve
  those in our community the absolute best way we can. We will make it our priority to continue to
  meet the needs of those we serve and play a significant role in the lives of seniors, engaging and
  encouraging them to age well and live well long into their golden years. FSS is honored to serve
  and call this community our home and we are excited to grow as the needs of seniors develop in
  the future. Thank you to everyone for an amazing 40 years and here is to the next 40 and beyond!
                                     We couldn’t do it without you all!
  40th Anniversary Sponsors:

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Volunteer Spotlight
 Love Without End, Amen                                                      By: Charity Wilkerson

                                                            When she’s not answering phones or
                                                     renewing memberships at the center, Martha
                                                     also enjoys line dancing, exercising, and
                                                     traveling. She always has her bag packed
                                                     and ready to leave when her friend calls her
                                                     up for a spontaneous trip to Florida! Martha
                                                     is an avid country music fan. She enjoys
                                                     listening to Willie Nelson, Luke Bryan, and
                                                     her favorite George Strait, whose concerts
                                                     she has attended 14 times. She also enjoys
                                                     reading in her spare time, saying that she is
        When you walk into Fayette Senior            on “intimate terms with the library staff.” She
  Services, you might just be fortunate enough to    has a Kindle she can use for reading, but said
  be greeted by the smiling face of Martha Teal.     it just doesn’t replace the feel and smell of the
  We are blessed to have wonderful volunteers        pages in a good book!
  at the center, and she certainly is no exception
  to that! Time after time and year after year            When her sister-in-law passed away,
  Martha has been there for our members, staff,      her family found FSS as a resource for her
  and guests, always willing to help in whatever     brother, but Martha wound up joining as a
  capacity she is needed.                            member herself. It wasn’t long after she joined
                                                     as a member that she started volunteering.
       Martha was born in Atlanta, grew up in        She shared, “I needed something to do with
  Union City, and he has lived in Fayetteville for   my time and wanted some structure back in
  almost 19 years. She has two older brothers,       my life. I get to meet so many people here
  one surviving, and a younger sister. They          and present the center to them in a positive
  were always an outdoors family - enjoying          and engaging way. I like being able to share
  baseball, dodgeball and gardening. She             with others the wonderful set-up that we have
  went to Campbell High School in Fairburn           here.” She has been volunteering at the front
  and graduated from Atlanta Law School.             desk and helping out with special events for
  Upon graduating from Law School, Martha            the past 10 years. Martha has also been a
  worked for the Georgia Department of Human         member of the FSS Board of Directors for 6
  Resources and stayed employed with them            years.
  until she retired in 2002. Though she never
  married, she enjoys spending time with her            It’s easy to see when you talk with Martha
  family, which includes multiple nieces and         that her drive and joy in life comes from
  nephews throughout Georgia, Tennessee, and         helping others. She always puts others before
  Florida. She also jokes that she babysits her      herself and is so generous to lend a helping
  family’s dogs when they are out of town as         hand wherever needed! We would like to
  well. Her family is very important to her and      thank Martha for her 10 years of service to our
  she likes being close to them so she can help      center, and her willingness to give so much of
  out with whatever they might need her to do.       herself in order to enrich the lives of others.

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From Our Kitchen
 Summer Watermelon Salad
 Executive Chef Heather Hampton shares a delicious recipe to try at home.

                                                Ingredients
                                                  •   3/4 cup halved, thinly sliced red onions
                                                  •   1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
                                                  •   1 1/2 quarts seeded, cubed watermelon
                                                  •   3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
                                                  •   1/2 cup pitted black olive halves
                                                  •   1 cup chopped fresh mint
                                                  •   2 tablespoons olive oil

                                                Directions
                                                  • Place the onion slices in a small bowl
                                                    with the lime juice (the acid of the
                                                    lime juice will mellow the flavor of the
                                                    raw onions). Let stand 10 minutes.
                                                  • In a large bowl, combine the
                                                    watermelon cubes, feta cheese, black
                                                    olives, onions and lime juice, and mint.
                                                  • Drizzle olive oil over it all and toss to
                                                    blend.

   Photo by Ramnath Bhat via Flickr
                                                                      Enjoy!
     Join us in the Ultimate Cafe in
              Fayetteville!
                  Breakfast:
      Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
         (a la carte pricing plus tax)

                      Lunch:
               Monday thru Friday
             11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
           (a la carte pricing plus tax)
                                                Photo by local photographer DMS Creative Solutions

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MEMBERS CAN ENJOY FREE ACTIVITIES EVERY DAY.
        As a member, there are many membership benefits available to you, including a variety of FREE ac-
     tivities…every day! Not big on classes or group activities? No problem! Many members enjoy the use
     of both Fayetteville and Peachtree City locations to relax, read a book, meet friends, or just grab a cup
     of coffee. In addition, we always have a schedule of free programs on the calendar (see our monthly
     events section). It pays to be a member!

     IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO FITNESS STUDENTS
        Some fitness classes are FREE TO CENTER MEMBERS 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.

                                 Free in Fayetteville
     Mondays                            Wednesdays                         Sit and Stitch:
                                                                           1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
     Sit and Get Fit:                   Sit and Get Fit:                   Bid Whist:
     10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.              10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.              1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
     Canasta:                           Pinochle:                          Intermediate Bridge:
     8 a.m. to 12 p.m.                  8 a.m. to 12 p.m.                  1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
     Regular and Hand & Foot            Canasta:
     Advanced Bridge:                   8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
     2nd Monday of month                Free Blood Pressure                Fridays
     10 a.m. to 3 p.m.                  Check:
     Mexican Train Dominoes:            10 a.m. to 11 a.m.                 Sit and Get Fit:
     12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.               Modern American                    10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
     Sit and Stitch:                    Mahjong:                           Pinochle:
     1 p.m. to 4 p.m.                   12 p.m. to 4 p.m.                  8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
     Knitters, crocheters, and          Bunco:                             Canasta:
     other crafters are invited.        1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.                8 a.m. to to 12 p.m.
     Monday Bridge:                                                        Scrabble:
     2nd and 4th Monday                                                    12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
     1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
     Bid Whist:                         Thursdays
     1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.             Power Aerobics:
                                        7:40 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
                                        Bring fitness mat
     Tuesdays                           Intermediate I Aerobics:
                                        8:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
                                                                              Calling all
     Power Aerobics:
     7:40 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.             Bring fitness mat
                                        Intermediate II Aerobics:
                                                                             pool sharks!
     Intermediate I Aerobics:
     8:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.             9 :40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
                                        Bring fitness mat
                                                                           Practice your skills and have
     Intermediate II Aerobics:
     9:40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.            Free Blood Pressure                fun playing billiards or take
     Pinochle:                          Check:
                                        10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
                                                                           some free lessons on Mon-
     8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
     Canasta:                           Canasta:                           days, Wednesdays and Fri-
     8 a.m. to 12 p.m.                  8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
                                        Greed- Dice Game:
                                                                           days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
     Scrabble:
     12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.            12 p.m. to 2 p.m.                  Men & women welcome!
     Tuesday Bridge Club:               Rummikub:
     1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.             12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Free at The Gathering Place
                                 Tuesdays                              Marathon Bridge:
                                                                       2nd Wednesday of month
                                 Happy 2Soms:                          10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
                                 3rd Tuesday of month
                                 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
                                 This couples group meets
                                 monthly to play bingo and go to       Thursdays
                                 dinner!                               Bunco:
                                                                       2nd Thursday of month
                                                                       2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 Mondays                         Wednesdays
 Morning Stretch:
                                 Aerobics:
 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
                                 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.                   Fridays
 Blood Pressure Checks:
 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.         Instructor: Miriam Williams           Morning Stretch:
 Social Bridge:                  This is an easy to follow cardio      9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.               class for all fitness levels.         Social Bridge:
 If you don’t have a partner,    Bring fitness mat.                    10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 that’s okay!                    Morning Stretch:                      If you don’t have a partner,
                                 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.                     that’s okay!

                           Free at McIntosh Place
 Mondays                         Wednesdays                            Fridays
 Canasta:                        (ACBL) Duplicate Bridge:              Social Duplicate Bridge:
 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.                11 a.m. to 3 p.m.                     2nd and 4th Friday of month
 Hand and foot variation.        (Bridge League requires a             10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 Additional players are always   $4-$6 entry fee per game)
 welcome!                                                              Modern American Mahjong:
                                 Intermediate Social Bridge            12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 (ACBL) Duplicate Bridge:        Free Play:
 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.                                               Canasta:
                                 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.                      1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 (Bridge League requires a       Bridge:
 $4-$6 entry fee per game)                                             See Monday’s description.
                                 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

 Tuesdays                        Thursdays                             Saturdays
 (ACBL) Duplicate Bridge:        Social Duplicate Bridge:              (ACBL) Duplicate Bridge:
 Tuesday Evenings                3rd Thursday of month                 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.               10 a.m. to 1 p.m.                     (Bridge League requires a
 (Bridge League requires a       (ACBL) Duplicate Bridge:              $4-$6 entry fee per game)
 $4-$6 entry fee per game)       10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 Advanced Duplicate Bridge       Thursday, May 3
 Training Class:                 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.              (Bridge League requires a
 Mexican Train Dominoes:         $4-$6 entry fee per game)
 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.                Game Play Time:
 Lunch Bridge:                   10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 1st Tuesday of each month       Join in at any time and choose
 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.               from a variety of games to play
 Group breaks at noon for        together or bring one to share.
 lunch at Partners Pizza         Euchre:
 Billiards:                      2nd Thursday of month
 Meets at 6:30 p.m.              1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
                                                                    Mahjong group in Fayetteville

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Rules, Regulations & Cancellation Policies
    Register early! Many of our classes are extremely popular and fill up quickly! All classes have a class-size
    limit that varies with each class. All classes – free or fee-based – require registration unless otherwise noted.
    Any applicable fees must be paid at the time of registration, or you are not considered registered for the class.

    REGISTRATION: Please stop by the Fayetteville or Peachtree City location or call the Center receptionist to
    register for classes. All fees are payable in advance – cash, check, or credit card.

    TRIPS: Trips are for FSS members only. Payments must be made at the time of reservations. Payments of cash
    or checks are strongly encouraged. Reservations for mailed-in checks will not be made until the check has been
    received by Fayette Senior Services. For any questions, please contact Morgan Lanier at 770-461-0813. See
    trip schedules for refund policy.

    CANCELLATIONS: Fayette Senior Services reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient registration
    or at the instructor’s request. If cancellation is necessary, anyone already registered will be notified and receive
    a full 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 may be requested if registration is cancelled by the participant more than 5 working days
    prior to the start date, with any event costs incurred deducted from the requested refund in addition to a 10%
    administration fee. No refunds after that deadline.

    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.

    A few of our Volunteers presented with Volunteer of the Year awards!   Around Town @ Reverend Sam Jones House

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Special Events

     Photo by JRambabu Katta via Flickr    Photo by Jo Anthony Fortugaleza via Flickr

     Father’s Day Bash                     Music Trivia                                   Boot Scoot & BBQ

   P GATHERING PLACE                      F FAYETTEVILLE                                F FAYETTEVILLE
     Friday, June 14                       Monday, June 17                                Friday, June 28
     2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.                1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.                            6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
     $10 | Person                          FREE                                           $15
     Members can register                  Member exclusive                               Members can purchase
     themselves and guests                 Pre-registration required                      tickets at front desk
     Pre-registration required
                                           If you’re a music lover or                     Put your boots on and join
     Dads deserve to be                    just enjoy a great game of                     us for this guaranteed fun
     celebrated every day                  trivia, this is the chance                     time! Chef Heather will
     throughout the year, but on           for you to show off all your                   have a wonderful BBQ
     this one day a year, it gives         knowledge. Enjoy a little                      meal to go along with our
     everyone a chance to give             friendly competition, grab                     very own line dance guru
     our favorite fathers a little         some friends and make a                        Eddie Huffman’s dance
     extra love and attention.             team, or come by yourself                      moves and tunes. Put your
     Grab your dad or your kids            and create one when you                        dancing shoes on and
     and celebrate Father’s Day            get there. Join music trivia                   learn some new moves.
     a little early with all of us at      expert Wes with Elite                          Boogie on down to enjoy
     FSS. Enjoy music, snacks,             Events Entertainment                           a delicious supper and
     and brews to get your                 as he gives us a fun and                       some boot scootin’ music
     weekend started early.                engaging game of trivia,                       that will keep you moving
                                           music themed! This event                       all night long! This event
                                           is sponsored by Hearthside                     is sponsored by Merrill
                                           LaFayette.                                     Lynch - The Truitt Group,
                                                                                          Hearthside Lafayette, and
                                                                                          Anthem Blue Cross Blue
                                                                                          Shields.

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                                                                                                    In A Pickle pg. 23        Smart Life, Smar
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                                                                                                A Taste of Summer pg. 27      Hearing Aid Main
                                                 Crochet: Market Bag pg. 18

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                                                           Eyeglass Repair and
                                                            Adjustments pg. 27

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                       Express Lunch pg. 26
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                     Dementia Caregiver Support         Let’s Get Personal pg. 24
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June Program Schedule
                                         Pre-registration required         to your painting. Leave with a
             Needlework                 F FAYETTEVILLE
                                                                           completed piece. No previous
                                                                           painting experience needed.
                                         Thursday, June 20
       Crochet: Market Bag
                                         8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
                                         $15 | Materials not included
                                                                            Dance
    F FAYETTEVILLE
                                         Pre-registration required
       Monday, June 10
       10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
                                                                           Peachtree City
       $5
                                         Take time to finish up            Beginner I Line Dance
                                         projects. This class is not
       Pre-registration required
                                         instruction based, just free     P GATHERING PLACE
       Instructor: Nancy Crow
                                         time to work on a personal        Tuesday
                                         project with others.              11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
       To the market we go with our
                                                                           $15 | Month
       recyclable bag in tow. We will
       also make a quarter holder for   Creative Pursuits                  Instructor: DeLores Peterson
       the baskets at Aldi. Materials
                                                                           For those that are new to line
       needed: 3 balls cotton yarn
       (Sugar and Cream or the like);
                                         Painting Workshop                 dance. Learn the basic dance
                                                                           steps, terminology, and some
       size G and I crochet hooks.      P MCINTOSH PLACE                   of the popular dances. Don’t
       Contact Nancy at icrochet2@
                                         Wednesday, June 19                be a wallflower, let’s dance!
       bellsouth.net with questions.
                                         10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
       Crochet: Rope Jute Basket         $35 | Includes materials          Peachtree City
                                         Pre-registration required         Beginner II Line Dance
    F FAYETTEVILLE
                                         Instructor: Kathy Brewer
                                                                          P GATHERING PLACE
       Monday, June 17
                                         Paint a picture by following      Tuesday
       10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
                                         along step-by-step with           12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
       $5
                                         the instructor – you’ll be        $15 | Month
       Pre-registration required
                                         surprised by what you’re          Instructor: DeLores Peterson
       Instructor: Nancy Crow
                                         capable of! This month, paint
                                         a peaceful sea oats on the        For those who have had at
       A sturdy basket to hold your
                                         beach scene.                      least six months of Beginner
       yarn or other items. Materials
                                                                           I Line Dance. This class
       needed: 1 skein #4 worsted
       weight yarn or 3 balls cotton
                                          Painting on Plexiglass           develops more complex
                                                                           dances and new steps and
       yarn; 50-100 yards of either
                                        P MCINTOSH PLACE                   turns. Let’s dance!
       cotton or jute cord (1/4 inch in
                                          Friday, June 21
       diameter); crochet hook size G.
       Contact Nancy at icrochet2@
                                          10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.            Line Dance
                                          $30 | Materials included
       bellsouth.net with questions.
                                          Pre-registration required       F FAYETTEVILLE
                                          Instructor: Karen DeFelix        Friday
       Quilting: Sew Day
                                                                           11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
       Instructor: Darlene Hubble
                                         Test out your creative side by    FREE
                                         making a picture that appears     Instructor: Eddie Huffman
    F FAYETTEVILLE
                                         to have dimension! With           No Pre-registration required
       Thursday, June 13
                                         plexiglass, you can paint on
       8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
                                         both sides to provide depth       A 15 minute class for those
       $15 | Materials not included

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of you who have always           Low Intermediate                F   FAYETTEVILLE
      wanted to dance, but some        Line Dance                          Monday and Wednesday
      ailment has held you back.                                           11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
      This class will be a short     F FAYETTEVILLE                        $35 | Month
      intro to line dance and is       Tuesday                             Instructor: Terry Ehart
      good for balance, posture,       1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
      memory and more.                 $15 | Month                         This dynamic work out will
                                       Instructor: Eddie Huffman           have you fit in no time. Focus
      Beginner I Line Dance                                                on all areas of fitness – core
                                       Higher level dance steps            strengthening, strength
    F FAYETTEVILLE                     and line dances will get you        training, mobility, and cardio
      Friday                           going in this dance class.          – to get you the results you
      10 a.m. to 11 a.m.                                                   want to see.
      $15 | Month                     Fitness
      Instructor: Eddie Huffman                                            Simple Mat Strength

      This class is designed           Yoga: Fayetteville              P   GATHERING PLACE
      for those who have some                                              Monday and Friday
      knowledge of line dance.       F FAYETTEVILLE                        11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
      Learn basic line dance steps     Monday                              $35 | Month
      that will have you moving        8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.              Instructor: Suzanne Lawhead
      and grooving on the dance        $20 | Month
      floor in no time.                Instructor: T. Michael              Focus on core mat training,
                                                                           using your own body as
      Beginner II Line Dance           Get introduced to a form            weights and resistance.
                                       of mind-body exercise that          This simple and low impact
   F FAYETTEVILLE                      combines standing, sitting,         class helps in osteoporosis
      Tuesday                          and balancing postures to           and bone density health
      10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.         bring strength, flexibility,        using mats, no weights,
      $15 | Month                      and calm. Commit yourself           and your body to work out
      Instructor: Eddie Huffman        to a calm and relaxed body          to strengthen muscles and
                                       and a peaceful mind.                improve your core.
      Keep those line dancing
      moves sharp! For beginners       Chair Tai Chi                       Move It or Lose It Demo
      who have had 6 months of
      Beginner I Line Dancing.       F FAYETTEVILLE                    P   GATHERING PLACE
                                       Monday & Wednesday                  Monday, June 24
      Beginner/Intermediate            9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.                 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
      Line Dance                       $10 | Month                         FREE
                                       Instructor: Lois Evans              Pre-registration requried
   F FAYETTEVILLE
      Wednesday                        Improve balance, flexibility,       T gives information and
      1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.           range of motion and                 a demo on the new class
      $15 | Month                      decrease stress. This               starting in July ($15/month).
      Instructor: Eddie Huffman        easy to follow Tai Chi              Maintain or improve your
                                       and Qigong class will               strength, coordination, agility,
      Keep advancing and               incorporate movements               and bone density with hand
      become a line dance expert       adapted for sitting.                weights, resistance bands,
      in no time. For those who                                            exercise balls, and most
      have had 6 months of             Total Body Circuit                  importantly – fun!
      Beginner II Line Dancing.

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Walking Group:                         Thursday                           Pilates
       Fayetteville                           2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
                                              $20 | Month                      F FAYETTEVILLE
       Meets at McCurry Park                  Instructor: Lois Evans             Wednesday
       Monday                                                                    8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
       9 a.m. to 10 a.m.                      Learn the beginning steps          $15 | Month
       FREE                                   to Tai Chi and Qigong              Instructor: Tori Spence
       No pre-registration required           movements. Improve
                                              balance, flexibility, range of     Help strengthen and build
       Meets at McCurry Park in               motion and help decrease           support around the weaker
       Fayetteville (164 McDonough            stress.                            parts of your body. This safe
       Road) to take advantage of                                                way to exercise teaches
       the walking trails. Improve            Intermediate Tai Chi               you how to be mindful
       physical fitness with a dose of                                           in movement along with
       cardio. Self-led group.            F   FAYETTEVILLE                       providing a variety of other
                                              Tuesday and Thursday               health benefits. Bring a mat
       Walking Group:                         3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.                and water with you to class.
       Peachtree City                         $35 | Month                        Come 10 minutes early to
                                              Instructor: Lois Evans             experience a self-treatment
   P   Meets at McIntosh Place                                                   technique to help fight chronic
       Thursdays                              Tai Chi provides a safe            pain (optional).
       10 a.m.                                way to improve flexibility,
       FREE                                   increase circulation, reduce       Personal Training
       No pre-registration required           stress, strengthen bones,
                                              lower blood pressure, and          FAYETTEVILLE
       Meet at McIntosh Place to              increase overall fitness.        F Scheduled by request only
       take advantage of the cart             Learn simple movements             $50 | Session (1 hour)
       paths around the center and            that focus on healing              Instructor: Miriam Jones, T
       add some social interaction            energy.                            Michael and Tori Spence
       into walking with a dose of
       cardio. Self-led group.                Stretch for Movement               If you are searching for a
                                                                                 more structured setting to get
       Yoga: Peachtree City               F   FAYETTEVILLE                       the most of your workout, this
                                              Monday                             one-on-one training is for you!
   P   GATHERING PLACE                        9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.            Learn methods to working out
       Tuesday and Thursday                   $5 | Month                         specifically for you in helping
       9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.                Instructor: Tori Spence            you reach your goals. Access
       $35 | Month                                                               to fitness center during
       Instructor: Suzanne Lawhead        F   FAYETTEVILLE                       session. Call Miriam at 404-
                                              Wednesday                          644-6598 to set up session.
       A form of mind-body exercise           9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
       combining standing, sitting,           $5 | Month                         Better Body Balance
       and balancing postures to              Instructor: Miriam Jones
       bring strength, flexibility, and                                        F FAYETTEVILLE
       calm. Commit yourself to a             A series of simple and             Friday
       calm and relaxed body and a            easy to follow stretch             8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
       peaceful mind.                         combinations to improve            $15 | Month
                                              your balance, coordination,        Instructor: Tori Spence
       Beginner Tai Chi                       and range of motion.
                                                                                 Focus on strengthening the
   F   FAYETTEVILLE                                                              muscles around the joints

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while helping relieve stress in          Word Whiz Intermediate                 9:30 a.m.
    the body using a combination                                                    Members and non-members
    of pilates, stretch, balance and     F   FAYETTEVILLE                           No pre-registration required
    body awareness. Bring a mat              Monday, June 3
    and water with you to class.             1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.                 If you have a green thumb,
                                             FREE                                   love gardening and are
    Zumba                                    Members and non-members                interested in volunteering,
                                             Pre-registration required              join the garden club! Learn
  F FAYETTEVILLE                                                                    about ongoing projects and
    Mondays in June only                     If you are familiar with the           ways you can get involved.
    2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.                   basics of Word, this program           For more information, contact
    FREE                                     is for you. Learn about the            Carrie Bittinger at cbittinger@
    Member exclusive                         ins and outs from saving               fayss.org.
    Instructor: Taylor Hardiman              and opening files, printing
                                             and sharing documents,                 Get to Know Fayette
    As we welcome summer intern              exporting documents and                Senior Services
    Taylor, she’ll be providing us           more.
    with a month long free Zumba                                                P MCINTOSH PLACE
    class! This fun way to exercise          Garden Club                            Tuesday, June 4
    incorporates different musical                                                  10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
    groups for total body toning.        F   FAYETTEVILLE                           FREE
    Enjoy the aerobic benefits               Tuesday, June 4                        Members and non-members
    while also strengthening the
    cardiovascular system.

           Special Interest
                                              The Center Box Office
                                              Member exclusive. Pre-registration required
    Dancing Into China                        GATHERING PLACE
                                              Thursday, June 13 | 1:30 p.m.
  P GATHERING PLACE                           On the Basis of Sex (2018) | PG-13

    Wednesdays                                Starring: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux. Inspired by the
                                              powerful true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this depicts a then-
    10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.                     struggling attorney and new mother facing adversity in her fight for equal
    FREE                                      rights. When Ruth takes on a ground-breaking case, she know the outcome
                                              could alter the courts’ views of gender discrimination.
    Member exclusive
    Pre-registration required                 GATHERING PLACE
                                              Thursday, June 27 | 1:30 p.m.
                                              The Upside (2019) | PG-13
    China is renowned throughout
    the world for its influential             FAYETTEVILLE
                                              Friday, June 28 | 1:30 p.m.
    musical traditions and physical           The Upside (2019) | PG-13
    activity. Inspired by its rich and
                                              Starring: Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman, Kevin Hart. This affecting drama/
    diversified culture and customs,          comedy follows the unlikely friendship between Phillip, a New York City
    Luke with Arbor Terrace                   billionaire who becomes a quadriplegic after a hang-glifing accident, and
                                              Dell, a recently released ex-con who is hired to be his caretaker.
    will lead a China themed
    invigorating chair exercise               Movies sponsored by:
    and dance session. Learn
    about the extraordinary beauty
    and mysteries of China while
    exercising to varying styles of
    Chinese music.

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Pre-registration required          and get center news and            in the Fayette County area.
                                         updates.                           Chief Harold Myers with the
      Learn more about the programs,                                        Fayette County Marshal’s
      opportunities to get involved      What’s for Lunch?                  Office shares insight on some
      and social services offered by                                        of the ponds, streams and
      our organization and how to    P   GATHERING PLACE                    lakes you can fish in in the
      take advantage of them when        Wednesday, June 5                  area in addition to providing
      needed. We are here to help        11:30 a.m.                         the rules and laws to legally
      you age well and live well!        $5 | Transportation                fishing in Georgia.
                                         Member exclusive
      An Alternative Route               Pre-registration required          A Pharma-Ecology Impact

   F FAYETTEVILLE                        Board the FSS bus and         F    FAYETTEVILLE
      Tuesday, June 4                    head out to a pre-arranged         Friday, June 7
      1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.             mystery destination for lunch      1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
      FREE                               in the area. Lunch to be           FREE
      Members and non-members            purchased on your own.             Members and non-members
      Pre-registration required                                             Pre-registration required
                                         A New Age Reality
     Traveling the world sounds so                                          With the wide array of
     luxurious, but often we can’t      P GATHERING PLACE                   pharmaceuticals available
     make it happen because of            Wednesday, June 5                 on the market today, what
     the expenses. Amy Metzger            1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.            do they have in common
     with Luxury Travel Advisors          FREE                              and how do they impact
     shares insider tips to making        Members and non-members           our environment? Dr.
     your dream vacation become a         Pre-registration required         Greg Masson, retired
     reality. Learn about alternative                                       Environmental Toxicologist,
     trip ideas to meet your desires.     In this new reality, so many      Pathologist, and former
     She’ll help us figure out what       people are so focused on          medical, veterinary, and
     we really want to do in some         the big shots and what they       clinical professor discusses
     of the popular and expensive         are doing. Jim Scott shares       the prescription’s chemicals,
     travel destinations and provide      his thoughts and ideas on         how they interact with each
     ideas for alternative locations to   how the average American          other and our surroundings
     still see everything we want at a    has become intrigued by           and what happens when we
     cheaper price!                       what movie stars and sports       dispose of them.
                                          figures are doing and try
     Volunteer Open House                 to mirror it. Hear about this     The Making of a
                                          concept and how the reality       Medical Examiner
   F FAYETTEVILLE                         does not fit the idea.
     Tuesday, June 4                                                    P   GATHERING PLACE
     2 p.m. to 3 p.m.                     I’d Rather Be Fishing             Friday, June 7
     FREE                                                                   1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
     Members and non-members            F FAYETTEVILLE                      FREE
     Pre-registration required            Wednesday, June 5                 Members and non-members
                                          1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.            Pre-registration required
     If you are an FSS volunteer or       FREE
     are interested in becoming one,      Members and non-members           Jim Eason with the Fayette
     join us for our monthly meeting!     Pre-registration required         County Coroner’s Office will
     Meet with other volunteers,                                            uncover the mystery of a
     learn about upcoming events,         Cast away as you learn            cause of death. Learn about
     current volunteer opportunities,     about the best fishing spots      the medical examiner’s

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work, autopsy process,          In A Pickle                     Thursday, June 13
       reasons for examination and                                     Leave by 9:45 a.m.
       what happens to the body      P MCINTOSH PLACE                  $35
       afterwards. Also hear about     Tuesday, June 11                Member exclusive
       interesting closed cases in     10 a.m. to 11 a.m.              Pre-registration required
       our county. Please be advised   FREE
       that some images shown may      Members and non-members         Explore the rights of all
       be graphic.                     Pre-registration required       human beings and leave
                                                                       feeling inspired and
   P   Paw-sitive Pet Care             To can or to pickle, that       empowered. This engaging
                                       is the question. Have you       cultural attraction connects
       GATHERING PLACE                 grown your own produce or       the American Civil Rights
       Monday, June 10                 bought fresh and wondered       Movement to today’s Global
       1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.          what to do with all the food?   Human Rights Movement.
       FREE                            Canning and pickling can        Following, enjoy lunch
       Members and non-members         help keep foods fresh for       at Hudson Grille (www.
       Pre-registration required       years. Join Joanne and          hudsongrille.com – to be
                                       Stephanie Minter with           purchased on your own).
     Dr. Brian Mann with VCA           Minter Farms and learn
     Braelinn Animal Hospital will     the differences between         Age Is Just A Number
     share insight on some healthy     canning and pickling, the
     tips to caring for our pets.      process of each, and see a    F FAYETTEVILLE
     Discover the best foods for       demonstration on both.          Friday, June 14
     them, medicines like flea and                                     1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
     tick prevention and heartworm      Smart Life, Smart Living       FREE
     meds that work best, as well                                      Members and non-members
     as zoonotic diseases pets can    F FAYETTEVILLE                   Pre-registration required
     pass to their owners.              Wednesday, June 12
                                        1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.         Dr. Roger Cochran provides
     Forgive and Forget                 FREE                           insight into the stereotypes
                                        Members and non-members        of aging. Learn about how
     FAYETTEVILLE                       Pre-registration required      events throughout our lives
     Monday, June 10                                                   can shape the attitudes
     1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.                Join the world of technology   and values of succeeding
   P FREE                               in full force! Jamika Render   generations in addition to
     Members and non-members            with Serenity Hospice talks    hearing about the stories of
     Pre-registration required          about new technology that      some of the most influential
                                        can make your home a smart     people who made a lasting
     Sometimes, the most                house. From items to make      impact after the age of sixty!
     difficult experience can be        your everyday living easier
     forgiving ourselves. Retired       to ways to control things      1-on-1 Medicare
     psychologist Dr. James             around the home while gone,    Consultations
     Hughey shares his expertise        learn about smart home
     about the difficulties in giving   products you can control     F FAYETTEVILLE
     and receiving forgiveness and      from your phone.               Monday, June 17
     how it can lead to challenges                                     9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
     with our own self-esteem           Around Town @                  FREE
     and interactions with others.      Center for Civil               Members exclusive
     If you’d like, listen to his       and Human Rights               Pre-registration required
     podcasts online prior – www.
     pfpl.us.                         P GATHERING PLACE                A representative with Georgia

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Cares will meet one-on-one       Members and non-members          Members and non-members
       with Medicare beneficiaries      Pre-registration required        Pre-registration required
       and their families. Georgia
       Cares is a State Health          The National Weather             Daryl Greenberg with the
       Insurance Assistance program     Service will share their         United States Postal Services
       that provides free, non-biased   expertise in determining our     Inspection Services shares
       information about Medicare.      weather every day. Get a         insight on the mail fraud and
                                        look at the science behind       scams most often seen today.
       A Novel Idea Book Club           the forecast procedure and       Learn about trends that target
                                        how weather is predicted,        seniors and veterans, ways
   P   MCINTOSH PLACE                   what types of services they      to protect yourself and spot
       Monday, June 17                  provide to the Weather           a scam, and who and how to
       1 p.m.                           Channel and news stations,       notify law enforcement if you
       FREE                             what tools they use to           suspect fraud.
       Member exclusive                 provide us alerts, and more.
       No pre-registration required                                      The Grape Escape
                                        ALS Support Group
     This month, read This Is                                        P GATHERING PLACE
     How It Always Is by Laurie      F FAYETTEVILLE                    Thursday, June 20
     Frankel For more information,     Thursday, June 20               2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
     contact Jill Prouty at jprouty@   10 a.m. to 12 p.m.              $20
     peachtree-city.org.               FREE                            Member exclusive
                                       Members and non-members         Pre-registration required
     Fake News                         No pre-registration required
                                                                       Wine connoisseur Eric Trout,
   F FAYETTEVILLE                      For more information,           will be on hand to pass along
     Tuesday, June 18                  contact Anita Flowers at        all his expertise about wines.
     1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.            404-636-9909 or by email at     Get information on a variety
     FREE                              anita@alsaga.org.               of topics relating to the choice
     Members and non-members                                           and become a wine expert in
     Pre-registration required         Dementia Caregiver              no time. This month, learn all
                                       Support Group                   about rosés.
     Jim Scott shares his
     perspective on how a wave       P GATHERING PLACE                 Let’s Get Personal
     of menticide has taken over       Thursday, June 20
     many individuals throughout       1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.           F FAYETTEVILLE
     the last few decades. Hear        FREE                            Friday, June 21
     more about how we have            Members and non-members         1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
     allowed politicians and           No pre-registration required    FREE
     business corporations to                                          Members and non-members
     dominate society using            For more information,           Pre-registration required
     advertising and mass              contact Tori Sorrells at 770-
     media to have a hold on our       719-7214 or by email at         If you’ve ever had to deal with
     thoughts and feelings.            tori.sorrells@piedmont.org.     lawyers, doctors or senior
                                                                       living facilities, you know
     For Crying Out Cloud              Snail Mail Scams                how important and helpful it
                                                                       is to have all your personal
   P GATHERING PLACE                 F FAYETTEVILLE                    records in one place. Wendy
     Wednesday, June 19                Thursday, June 20               Davis with Senior Options
     1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.            1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.          & Solutions discusses what
     FREE                              FREE                            documents you need in your

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‘important’ folder, tips to         Tuesday, June 25                   Join us as we celebrate a
       making sure they are all in         1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.             summer of fun with an ice
       one place and who should            FREE                               cream social! Gather up your
       have copies.                        Members and non-members            grandkids or stop by yourself.
                                           Pre-registration required          I scream, you scream, we all
       You’ve Got Me Stumped                                                  scream for ice cream. Enjoy
                                           Seeing pictures of loved           sundaes, floats, toppings, and
   P   GATHERING PLACE                     ones and friends is one            more. Sugar free ice cream is
       Friday, June 21                     of the things that makes           provided as well. We will be
       1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.              Facebook so fun. Join              spinning our favorite tunes to
       $5                                  Sarah and Jessica from the         get us on the dance floor or
       Members and non-members             Fayette County Library for a       just sit back and enjoy.
       Pre-registration required           class focused on Facebook
                                           photos. Discover how to            Around Town @
       Rotten logs may make you            add pictures from both your        Atlanta Motor Speedway
       turn up your nose, but have         phone and your computer,
       you ever stopped to imagine         tagging friends in photos,   F     FAYETTEVILLE
       the world inside one? Nick          how to organize your photos        Thursday, June 27
       Kilburg with the Southern           into albums, and more.             Leave at 10:30 a.m.
       Conservation Trust breaks                                              $25
       down the anatomy of a log.          Hair We Go                         Member exclusive
       Participants will get their own                                        Pre-registration required
       piece of rotten log to dissect    P MCINTOSH PLACE
       to take a look at what’s            Tuesday, June 25                   Zoom over to the Atlanta
       inside while learning about         1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.             Motor Speedway. Enjoy a
       the ecosystem of insects,           FREE                               brief track history, visit Petty
       decomposition, and more.            Members and non-members            Garden, see one of the
                                           Pre-registration required          suites, and get a sneak peek
       Soldiers of the Skies                                                  at the garages and Victory
                                           Your hair is the crown you         Lane. Weather permitting,
   P   GATHERING PLACE                     never take off and it’s time       do three laps in a Speedway
       Monday, June 24                     to take control of it! Jessica     van. Enjoy lunch at Bay
       1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.              Knox with Fancy and Funky          Breeze Seafood (www.
       FREE                                Salon shares tips to caring        baybreeseseafoodrestaurants.
       Members and non-members             for the mature hair. Learn         com – to be purchased on
       Pre-registration required           about the best and worst           your own).
                                           products on the market
       Fly along with Willard              today, different ways to style     P“age” Turners Book Club
       Womack of the Dixie Wing            your hair, and popular cuts
       Museum as he soars to new           right now.                     F   FAYETTEVILLE
       heights sharing stories of                                             Thursday, June 27
       WWII fighter jets. Hear about       Life Is Better with                1:30 p.m.
       the early development of jets       Sprinkles And Grandkids            FREE
       as well as their use during                                            Member exclusive
       war including strengths,          P GATHERING PLACE                    No pre-registration required
       weaknesses and their impact         Wednesday, June 26
       on the outcome of the war.          1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.             Read The Black Count by Tom
                                           FREE                               Reiss. For more information,
       Picture This                        Member exclusive (and              please contact Heidi Williams
                                           grandkids)                         at jmwhome8332@gmail.com.
   F   FAYETTEVILLE                        Pre-registration required

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