Fayette Senior Services Special Events/Programs:
Navigating the Medicare Maze – Monday, October 2 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail GeorgiaCares Medicare expert Starr Slade will help us navigate the Medicare Maze throughout this Open Enrollment season. Discover the basics about Medicare benefits. Learn about Part A – hospital insurance, Part B – medical insurance, Part C – advantage plans, Part D – prescription drug coverage and Medigap – supplemental insurance to Medicare. Starr will also provide insight on what to consider when deciding which insurance agency to work with, in addition to giving tips on ways to prepare for the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment period. 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 Mindful Exercise – Tuesday, October 3 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Sure, the physical benefits of exercise are great, but what we don’t often acknowledge is the profound benefits that exercise can have on our memory and mind. Exercise and movement don’t have to be just about getting fit, it’s a great way to boost memory and cognitive function! Leslie Hartley with Encompass Rehabilitation takes us through an interactive session. She shares the secrets to how moving just a few times a week can have an effect on long-term and short term memory, item recognition, visualization and creativity. Learn seven simple exercises that are fun and easy to keep your brain in shape. Wear comfortable shoes and get moving with very light exercise during 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.
Taste the Rainbow – Friday, October 6 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Eat and drink your colors for better health! Eating from the rainbow isn’t just a clever phrase, it is actually a great reminder to keep your health on track. Did you know that you can get what your body needs just by eating a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables? Different nutrients actually impart different colors to the foods they are in. These nutrient-packed foods can help ward off ailments ranging from heart disease down to the common cold. Join Chef Lynn Ware with Aetna as we explore, cook and eat a colorful rainbow of delicious foods. 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 Key to Communication – Wednesday, October 11 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Living with Alzheimer’s and dementia is not only a lifestyle change for those diagnosed, but also for their loved ones closest to them. Learning to relate and understand what they are going through can be challenging. The Alzheimer’s Association explores ways that Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect an individual’s ability to communicate across different stages. Get tips on ways you can better communicate with people living with the disease. 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.
Give ‘Em Pumpkin to Talk About – Tuesdsay, October 17 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: It’s pumpkin season! And we don’t just mean the interesting looking pumpkins and gourds that grow during the fall for Halloween. Pumpkins are a great thing to use for decorating throughout the fall months. Kim Toal with Fayette County Extension shares some great ideas for using pumpkins for decorations around your home. Using real or faux pumpkins are a great way to add some flare to your style. Get tips and ideas for spicing up your décor. During class, you’ll have the chance to decorate your own faux pumpkin to take home along with the skills to do even more. Materials needed: Faux pumpkin in size of your choice, faux plants or flowers, smaller pumpkins, ribbon and other decorative items you’d like to use. Bring extra to trade with others, if you’d like! See front desk for sample photos. 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 Root of Medicine – Wednesday, October 18 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Getting to the root of a health issue can sometimes be difficult. What is causing this symptom and why does xyz keep happening? Ellen Hettenbach, Nurse Practitioner with Stat Wellness, dives into the details when approaching a focus on your health to truly identify and address the root causes of certain diseases and ailments. Learn how traditional medicine and functional medicine vary and discuss key principles such as the importance of gut health, hormone balance and reducing inflammation through these tips and tricks of simple changes in lifestyle. 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.
The Travel Bug: African Safaris – Tuesday, October 24 – 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 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! Take on the adventure as we travel overseas to Africa. Head to the African savanna to take a journey to observe the wild animals of Africa in their natural habitat. The variety of offerings in African safari trips can be overwhelming. Amy will guide you in your adventures with tips and tricks to visiting this incredibly fascinating destination. 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.
Just Shred It: Shredding Services – Friday, October 27 – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: Fayette Senior Services will have a shredding truck from A1 Shredding on site to take care of your shredding needs. Bring in your papers needing to be shredded and have them taken care of at a convenient and familiar site. FSS will not be handling any of your papers; each member is responsible for taking their shredding directly out to the truck. This event is sponsored and made possible by Accounting Resources. 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.
Healthcare Patrol – Monday, October 30 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Nathan Coflin with Georgia Senior Medicare Patrol asks the tough questions to stop fraud in its tracks. Gain valuable insight on approaches for protecting personal information, learn how to identify and report errors on your health care statements and discover ways to recognize scams and report fraud and abuse to the proper authorities. Nathan will cover a variety of noteworthy scams they see often in Medicare, genetic testing, telehealth, durable medical equipment and home healthcare fraud. 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 Furture of A.I. – Tuesday, October 31 – 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive Dive into the fascinating world of ChatGPT, a free computer program designed to have text-based conversations from a computer, phone, or tablet device. Imagine having a friendly digital companion that can answer your questions, share stories, and provide information on a wide range of topics. Tech expert Joe Domaleski with Country Fried Creative demonstrates how ChatGPT can help you discover new recipes, recommend books and movies, tell jokes, and even take you on virtual journeys to far-off places. This class is all about learning how to interact with ChatGPT in a fun and safe way. You’ll discover its capabilities, explore its limitations, and gain practical insights on how to make the most of this innovative tool while ensuring your online privacy. Join us for an enlightening experience as we unlock the potential of ChatGPT and open doors to exciting conversations and learning opportunities! 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.
