Fayette Senior Services Special Events/Programs – Community Calendar Listings
March 2023
The Great Migration – Thursday, March 2 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Migration is a fascinating and mysterious phenomenon that plays a critical role in the lives of numerous species of birds. Many of these birds accomplish staggering feats of flight during their annual journeys. Melissa Paduani with Georgia Audubon explores the science and physiology of migration as well as some of the hurdles birds face during their voyage. Melissa will be joining us 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.
Tomato, Tamato – Wednesday, March 8 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: We are getting closer to the time for delicious, ripe and juicy tomatoes in Georgia, but before then we have to plant them! Tom Bonnell, retired from the UGA Cooperative Extension Office, will teach us all we need to know to grow our very own tomatoes in our back yard. From the different types and how to choose them to the best ways to plant, maintain, harvest, and store, you’ll leave with a new knowledge to have more tomatoes than you can imagine this upcoming season. 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 Recipe For A Healthier You – Thursday, March 9 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Master the art of cooking healthy! Join Dietitian Jennifer Lunsford as she shares her secrets to cooking healthy and delicious during this cooking demo. Eating a meal packed with flavor doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Learn healthy substitutes and get tips to cooking your way to a healthier you! Enjoy a cooking demo and small tasting. 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.
Full Throttle – Thursday, March 16 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Take flight with pilots from America’s largest precision formation flying team. Several members from the Full Throttle Formation Team share stories of their time in the air. This group performs all over the country at air shows and are based right here in our own backyard, hangered at the Atlanta Regional Airport Falcon Field in Peachtree City. Hear about the background on plane formation, stories from their flying days, and information about their favorite performances. Also view some video and photo content from some of their best performances. 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.
In the Moment – Monday, March 20 – 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: The Southside Sidekicks are the hilarious improv troupe from Southside Theatre Guild in Fairburn, Metro Atlanta’s oldest, all-volunteer, community theater. Join them as they present a fast-paced and fun show based entirely upon your suggestions. This will be entertaining and interactive to say the least and will keep you on the edge of your seat! 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.
Lunch & Learn: The Gift of Preparedness – Tuesday, March 21 – 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Preparation is key! Get information and resources about the importance of advanced planning. Did you know 90% of people say talking about end-of-life wishes is important, but only 27% have actually had the conversation? Get properly prepared with the help of experts who will share real experiences, practical advice and essential information. Speakers include: Attorney Elizabeth Winfield, Kye Wilson with SouthCare Cremation and Funeral Society, and Traci Corné with Sea Glass Therapy. This program $10 and includes lunch. Pre-registration is required and payment must be made at the time of registration. Call 770-461-0813 or stop by either location to register. FSS members and non-members welcome. www.Fayss.org.
Hit the Trails – Wednesday, March 22 – 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Lace up those walking shoes and come on over for a beautiful morning stroll with a healthcare expert. Join Physical Therapists Megan McLain and Ashley Irvin with Intuitive Choice PT, as they walk and talk while discussing some popular senior health and fitness topics and answers questions you may have. There is no better way to start getting in shape than getting your steps in while learning how to improve your routine! Wear comfortable shoes and take advantage of the cart path trails surrounding our Peachtree City location. The walk will be light and the pace will be set to fit everyone’s needs. 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 Travel Bug: International – Wednesday, March 27 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: The travel bug has bitten, and if it hasn’t yet, it will after you hear from travel agent Amy Metzger with Travel Edge! Now that world seems to finally be open again, join in to hear about some amazing options for travel to unique and wondrous places around the world. Get your passports ready for those stamps and explore some great places for international vacation plans. 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 History: Peachtree City – Tuesday, March 28 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Our beloved town of Peachtree City grew from the idea of a few good men and blossomed into the place we call home today. Join Charlie and Anna Nelson, Publishers of Peachtree City Magazine, as they share the history of the development of this town. From the first visions in June of 1956 to now, focus on the developers, mayors, citizens and minds that came together to enable Peachtree City to grow in to the award-winning city we all enjoy today. 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.
Soup, There It Is – Wednesday, March 29 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Take a bite of some of those delicious soups, homemade from none other than – yes – YOUR kitchen! Chef Nancy Jaworski with My Chef Nancy shares the scoop to cooking delicious seasonal soups. Get tips on creating delicious soups and get ideas for portioning and labeling to freeze for later. Nancy will share recipes for Ham and Lentil Soup and Spring Vegetable Soups during this demonstration! 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.
