The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Free classes offered for Fayette County seniors

- — CAROLYN CUNNINGHAM FOR THE AJC

Fayette Senior Services have many events and programs planned during the rest of March.

Locations are The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive, Fayettevil­le or

The Gathering Place, 203 Mcintosh Trail, Peachtree City.

Remaining programs will concern spring décor, bone health, communica

tion with people who have dementias, hunger awareness/food appreciati­on

and end-of-life preparatio­n.

While these programs are free — except for a March 29 lunch program at $15 — registrati­on is required by calling 770-461-0813 or emailing register@ fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title).

■ A Touch of Spring. 1:30-2:30 p.m. March 17. Fayettevil­le site. Bethany Vickery will provide simple, budget-friendly tips to change your décor to spring.

■ B’one’ Appétit. 1:30-2:30 p.m. March 21. Peachtree City site. Dr. Domenic Scalamogna of Piedmont Orthopedic­s will discuss bone and joint heath and how a healthy diet can prevent and help in recovery from orthopedic injury and surgery.

■ The Key to Communicat­ion. 1:302:30 p.m. March 23. Fayettevil­le site. Mia Chester of the Alzheimer’s Associatio­n will explore ways that Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect a person’s ability to communicat­e across different stages and ways to better communicat­e with people living with the disease.

■ Food for Thought. 1:30-2:30 p.m. March 25. Peachtree City site. Arisahi Valentin, dietitian from Crane Chiropract­ic & Applied Kinesiolog­y, will share how to become aware of your hunger cues and better appreciate food.

■ Lunch & Learn: The Gift of Preparedne­ss. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29. $15 lunch to be paid at registrati­on. Fayettevil­le site. Receive informatio­n about advanced planning from Vicki Farrell of Fayette Law Group, Dana Samples of Brightmoor Hospice, David Mowell of Mowell Funeral Home and Jennifer Yeager of Sea Glass Therapy.

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