The Citizen

Escape From Behind the Iron Curtain
2026-01-26 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: What if escaping your country meant risking everything, your safety, your future, even your life? In 1986, Jana Polacek made a courageous escape from communist Czechoslovakia with her husband Milan and their young daughter, leaving everything behind in search of a better life. Now, nearly 40 years later, Jana and her son Michael will join us to share their powerful journey, from the gripping details of their escape to the challenges and triumphs of starting over as immigrants chasing the American dream. This powerful, personal story is one of courage, resilience, and hope as you hear firsthand what it takes to leave everything behind. Don’t miss the chance to hear history come alive through the eyes of those who lived it. 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.

MyChart Made Easy
2026-01-29 13:30 - 14:30
Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive: If you’re a patient of Piedmont Healthcare or any major healthcare system, you know that MyChart is an essential tool for managing your health right from your phone, tablet, or computer. Join Paige Muh, Director of Community Relations, for a walkthrough of this powerful platform. Discover how to set up your profile, navigate key features, and make the most of the many tools designed to help you manage your own and your family’s healthcare with ease. From appointment scheduling to test results and messaging your care team, you’ll learn how easy it can be to take control of your health digitally and confidently! 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 the Dam
2026-01-30 13:30 - 14:30
Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail: Join Dave Borkowski, City Engineer, as he shares the story of the Lake Peachtree Spillway and its groundbreaking Piano Key Dam design, the first of its kind in the United States. Discover how this innovative design has redefined dam engineering with its focus on safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Dave will take you through the planning, construction, and ongoing maintenance of this remarkable structure, highlighting why only four locations in the U.S. have adopted the Piano Key system. Learn how Peachtree City led the way in implementing this cutting-edge technology as you discover how this engineering marvel continues to make waves in both innovation and community pride. 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.
