September Fayette Senior Services Special Events/Programs Calendar

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Step-tember – Thursday, September 2 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Discover the steps to success to reaching the recommended daily step goal each day. Kim Hershey, Personal TrainingManager with Fitness 54, shares about the importance behind staying active and moving and the health benefits you reap from doing so. From simple and easy walks to more strenuous exercise, get ideas on what you can do to reach 10,000 steps daily and how that number was set by experts. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes to partake in a demo at the end of class! This program is FREE but pre-registration is required. Call 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title) to register. FSS members and non-members welcome. www.Fayss.org.

Let It Reel – Friday, September 3 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) –Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Learn more about the programs, opportunities to get involved and social services offered by our organization and how to take advantage of them when needed. We are here to help you age well and live well! This program is FREE but pre-registration is required. Call 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title) to register. FSS members and non-members welcome. www.Fayss.org.

Trails & Treads – Wednesday, September 8 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Peachtree City boasts nearly 100 miles of multi-use paths and Newnan is constructing the LINC, nearly five new miles of new paths. Paved paths for walking, running, biking, skating, and other non-motorized use are here to stay and grow! They offer a venue for solitude, recreation, socialization, connectivity, alternative transportation, and economic development. At the same time, dirt trails are popping up throughout Coweta-Fayette providing trails for mountain biking and more options for residents to enjoy. Kim Learnard, former Peachtree City Council member and Director of the Newnan LINC, will present the latest on paved paths, dirt trails, and where to enjoy them throughout our two-county region. This program is FREE but pre-registration is required. Call 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title) to register. FSS members and non-members welcome. www.Fayss.org.

SoFishticated – Thursday, September 9 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: There is nothing quite like a fresh seafood feast! Bahli Mullins, owner of Best Seafood Direct Fresh Seafood Market, stops in to share some of the best kept secrets to choose, preparing, and cooking fresh seafood to bring out the best flavor. Get tips on picking our fresh selections, best ways to cook each type of seafood, shelf life for the freshest taste, among other things! Bahli will also include a demo and small tastings will be included. This program is FREE but pre-registration is required. Call 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title) to register. FSS members and non-members welcome. www.Fayss.org.

The Little White House – Tuesday, September 14 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: The Little White House, located just down the road in Warm Springs, GA, has brought quite the attention to this small quaint southern town. Robin Glass with the Little White House shares the history of this historic landmark, home to President Franklin Roosevelt. Discover what brought this big time politician into town and why he chose to set down roots for himself and his family. Robin will be joining us virtually via Zoom. This program is FREE but pre-registration is required. Call 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title) to register. FSS members and non-members welcome. www.Fayss.org.

Snake It ‘Til You Make It – Wednesday, September 15 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Jeff Davis, certified through Georgia Department of Natural Resources, shares his expertise about snakes. Hear about snake identification, conservation, and habitats they are commonly found in in addition to a slithering amount of other snake facts! He will be bringing two nonvenomous Ball Pythons with him to the program. This program is FREE but pre-registration is required. Call 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title) to register. FSS members and non-members welcome. www.Fayss.org.

Respect Your Elder-Berries – Tuesday, September 21 – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: The berries and flowers of elderberry are pack with immune boosting antioxidants and vitamins in a natural way. Join Hope Murray, owner of Hope’s Homemade and learn about the benefits of incorporating Elderberry Syrup into your healthcare routine. You’ll also have the chance to make your own syrup to take home and use! This program is FREE but pre-registration is required. Call 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title) to register. FSS members and non-members welcome. www.Fayss.org.

The Weight on Your Shoulders – Thursday, September 23 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Stress can be so hard to cope with and can be the cause of so many more underlying health issues. It is important to handle it and find resources to treat it in a healthy way. Join Kaiser Permanente as they discuss the different signs and symptoms of stress, the effect it has on your body and overall health, and ways you can combat it. This program is part of the 2021 FSS and Piedmont Fayette Hospital Wellness Series. This program is FREE but pre-registration is required. Call 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title) to register. FSS members and non-members welcome. www.Fayss.org.

Hometown Shopping – Friday, September 24 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Local blogger Jennifer Jordan with Local Lovely Life shares all about shopping local in our area. There are so many great benefits to keeping it local, especially during these times, but most importantly is knowing these local owners truly care about you and our community. Jennifer shares some of her favorite local shops as well as what local influencers to follow for ideals on steals and deal, new menus, events, and more! This program is FREE but pre-registration is required. Call 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title) to register. FSS members and non-members welcome. www.Fayss.org.

Fall Into Decorating – Thursday, September 28 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Fall is in the air and just around the corner are crisp days ahead! What better way to get in the mood of the fall season then getting creating an ambience around your home. Join design enthusiast Bethany Vickery to discover the latest fall decorating trends and simple ways to add fall décor in and around your home. This program is FREE but pre-registration is required. Call 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title) to register. FSS members and non-members welcome. www.Fayss.org.