Fayette Senior Services Special Events/Programs – Community Calendar Listings
December 2022
Around the Table – Thursday, December 1 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: You’d never guess how simple it can be to spruce up your dinner table for your holiday gathering. Enjoy this interactive demonstration and chat about your dinner tablescape for the season. Decorating enthusiast Bethany Vickery gives advice on embellishing the table in the most festive way that will impress all around. From centerpieces, placemats, layout and more you’ll leave with so many new and exciting ideas. 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.
Décor the Halls – Friday, December 2 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Are you ready for some Holiday cheer? Decorating for the holidays can be fun but also a lot of work. What is your take – do you love it or does it intimidate you? Amy Epperson with Brightmoor Hospice is here to help you deck the halls, all while staying true to your budget and style 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.
A Day of Infamy – Wednesday, December 7 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: “A date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt. In honor of December 7th, Willard Womack with the Commerative Air Force flies back in history to give us a closer look into the history of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Hear the heroic stories of how the United States banded together during this time of tragedy and the effect the attack had on the rest of the war. 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.
A Bite of the Holidays – Monday, December 12 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Holidays are full of family, friends, festivities…and don’t forget all the delicious food! But they aren’t always compatible with a healthy lifestyle. Join us for a cooking demonstration with Piedmont Fayette Diabetes Educator Sarah Hankes. Learn how to make some delicious holiday treats that will also be good for you and also enjoy a small tasting! Limited to 12 people. This cooking demonstration will take place in the demo kitchen at Piedmont Wellness Center, 200 Trilith Parkway, Fayetteville. 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.
Making Spirits Bright – Tuesday, December 13 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Mix it up this holiday season with some festive and delicious holiday drink ideas. LaFayette Bon Temps bartender and FSS Chef Ashley Loggins shares the secrets to making holiday-themed drinks that taste as good as they look. Get tips on mastering mixology and ideas for what alcohol to use in what drinks or how to keep them tasty without using any spirits. Enjoy a few tastings of these mocktails on site. 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.
A-parrot-ly I’m So Fly – Tuesday, December 13 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Join FSS member Robert Galberth and his feathery best friend, Desperado. This 30 year old parrot has quite the personality and loves to check out what is going on in Robert’s world! Hear his story and what it takes to care for the parrot as well as simple facts about parrots you may have never known! You won’t be able to stop your smile after meeting this feisty fowl 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.
A New Mindset – Wednesday, December 14 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Head into the new year with a great attitude toward your health! Getting in the mindset now can help you be more successful in setting and reaching your new year goals. Dietitian and Health Coach Jennifer Lunsford shares tips for going into 2023 with a new attitude about living your healthiest life yet! See how you can change the old attitude of ‘I can’t be healthy at this age’ to the new way of thinking ‘ Yes, I can be healthy at this age…and I will!’ New year, new you starts now! 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.
Sing in the Holidays – Friday, December 16 – 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Sing in the holidays with the legendary sounds and beautiful voices of the NoteWorthy group. Celebrate with a wonderful private concert of holiday themed songs that will have you ready to start the holiday season on a high note! 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.
Spring Into Gardening – Monday, December 19 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Utilizing your time in the winter can help you get a big jumpstart on spring planting and designing for your home landscape. Cynthia McCrary, Fayette County Extension Program Assistant, will provide suggestions on how to design your ideal landscape and give tips to get a start for springtime gardens and landscapes. This program is FREE to attend but payment will be made to truck directly for lunch. Pre-registration is encouraged. 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.
Full of Flavor – Thursday, December 22 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Don’t let the overabundance of foods on the table get the best of you. Take control and discover ways to keep it tasty and healthy. Join Arisahi Valentin, Dietitian from Crane Chiropractic & Applied Kinesiology as she shares how to add more nutrients to your favorite dish without sacrificing flavor. 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.
