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Creaiviy
by ACCAging
UNBOUND!
You’ll have two opportunities to engage in creative art-making and self expression this month!
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Crafting with Kathleen
When: Friday, May 12th at 10 a.m.
Where: ACCA Brick Room
Free for members and non-members
Creative Aging Workshop at the Georgia Museum of Art
We’ll fnd inspiration in the gallery, followed by an art class.
When: Tuesday, May 16th from 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Georgia Museum of Art
Free for members and non-members; limited transportation provided. RSVP required. Please contact the CAL ofce at 706-549-4850.
Spirit Week at CAL - May 15th-19th
Show us your spirit and have some fun with us this week!
Monday, May 15: Wear Your ACCA Apparel!
Tuesday, May 16: Wear Your PJs!
Wednesday, May 17: Wear Your Favorite Sports Team Apparel!
Thursday, May 18: Crazy Hat Day!
Friday, May 19: USA Day - Deck Yourself In Red, White and Blue!
Virtual Community
Did you k now that AARP’s local chapters throughout the United States produce educational webinars of interest to seniors? From scams to home improvement to caregiver support, join us in person (ACCA Harris Room) or via Zoom. Webinars are pre-recorded. Free for members and nonmembers. Contact abarefoot@accaging.org for the link.
Wednesday, March 15th – AARP Get Organized and Declutter Like a Pro
Wednesday, April 12th – AARP The Signs of Caregiver Burnout
Wednesday, May 24th – AARP An Insider’s Look at Fraud: How to Protect Yourself from Scams
~all at 10:00am in the Hudson Room~
ACCA’s Got Talent!
Are you a singer, dancer, musician, magician, or have an unusual talent? Show us your stuf! ACCA seniors, staf and volunteers are invited to enter our very frst talent show! Submit your idea and a sneak peek to CAL staf by May 4th to be considered for the show. There will be judges, prizes and refreshments!
When: Thursday, May 11th from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: ACCA Harris Room
Free for members and non-members
Holistic Wellness Lecture Series
Join Dr. Lesley Clack, ScD, CPH, from Northeast Georgia HealthMatters, for informative seminars that take a whole-person approach to aging well. The seminar meets once a month in a hybrid format. Topics include Health Literacy (March 7th), Falls Prevention (April 4th) and Healthy Aging (May 2nd).
When: 1st Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m.
Where: Zoom (with option to view in ACCA Hudson Room)
Free for members and non-members
Each month, CAL members have two chances to gain health and nutrition self-mastery. Classes cover a range of healthy eating and lifestyle topics and include helpful tips and recipes. Join us in person or online from home!
Pop-Up Nutrition Class with Open Hand
Have you always wanted to work with a nutritionist but haven’t had the time or means? Drop by this 30-minute group nutrition class, led by a registered dietician at Open Hand, an Atlanta-based nonproft that delivers healthy meals to seniors (including our lunches at the Cafe). Participants are entered to win a Walmart gift card!
When: 4th Thursdays (March 23rd, April 27th, May 25th)
Where: Hybrid format (ACCA Hudson Room or Zoom)
Free for members; $5 for non-members
Nutritious Bites with Northeast GA HealthMatters
Are you an omnivore, pescetarian or fexitarian? Not sure? Spice up your routine with this new class that inspires you to eat better.
When: 3rd Tuesdays (March 21st (All About Supplements), April 18th (Glycemic Index), May 16th (Intermittent Fasting)
Where: Hybrid Format (ACCA Hudson Room or Zoom)
Free for members and non-members
Digital Skills Ready@50+ Computer Classes
ACCA is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help people over 50 learn new online skills. When you sign up for the Digital Skills Ready@50+ program, you’ll gain the essential skills you need to navigate an increasingly digital world. Whether you’re looking for a job, exploring entrepreneurship, or hoping to stay connected with family and friends, Digital Skills Ready@50+ classes and workshops ofer trainings on a wide range of technologies, from video conferencing to online job search tools to ofce productivity software.
When: Once a month at 11 a.m. (March 9th: Google Maps. Contact CAL ofce for April and May topics)
Where: ACCA Hudson Room
Free for members and non-members; register with Autumn at abarefoot@accaging.org or call 706-549-4850.
Outsmart Your Smartphone
Do you need help getting plugged into the digital world? Want to gain confdence in using your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Need help getting on Zoom, social media, or managing your email and photos? Our tech volunteer can answer your questions. By appointment. Available for members only (in person, by phone or virtual). Please call the CAL ofce at 706-549-4850 to make an appointment.
Ballroom Social Dance
Have you ever wanted to try ballroom dance? This is the perfect opportunity! Social dances are intended for participation rather than performance and can be followed with relative ease. You’ll begin with a lesson and then show of your new dancing skills during the social dance portion. No partner necessary. Join swing dance pros Melissa Gogo and Geof Newell as they take us through the steps.
When: 2nd Monday each month from 3-4:30 p.m.
March 13th (Waltz), April 10th (ChaCha), May 9th (Tango)
Where: ACCA Harris Room
Cost: $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers; RSVP to Autumn at abarefoot@ accaging.org or call 706-549-4850
Support Groups
Grief & Loss Support Group
Whether you are grieving a loved one, working through a life transition, or just feeling a sense of loss in a post-pandemic world, our support group will help you along your healing journey. This open group is facilitated by Allison Lamb, LMSW of Revolution Therapy and Yoga, who specializes in grief and loss, and will bring you together with others in the community experiencing similar situations.
When: 1st Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m.
Where: ACCA Hudson Room
Free for members and non-members
Caregiver Support Group
Join other caregivers for support, participate in educational programs, and gain knowledge from health care professionals. For more information, contact Catherine Singleton at 706-549-4850.
When: 3rd Tuesday each month at 12 p.m.
Where: ACCA Bentley ADH Center (135 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA, 30601)
Free for members and non-members
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg is a Chinese tile game that is becoming more and more popular in the United States. Similar to the western card game rummy, Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy, calculation, and involves a degree of chance.
When: Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: ACCA Hudson Room RSVP required; space is limited. Please contact the CAL ofce.
Last issue we asked “What’s a New Year’s Resolution that stuck?” Here are some of the answers we received.
Two that I have made that stuck long term were to recycle more at home and to foss my teeth every day.
– Leslie T.
Attending CrossFit class at least four times a week, and taking time for myself once a week by getting my nails done twice a month and getting a massage twice a month. This way I have me time once a week.
– Dawn W.
I resolved to lose 15 pounds. So far, I’m down fve pounds. Slow and steady wins the race!
– Christopher J.
I promised myself I would not burn my tongue again by eating hot (temperature) food and letting it cool down before eating it – this is primarily an issue when consuming leftovers. A true resolution, but I have defnitely burned my tongue in 2023 already. Other less niche resolution – trying to read more, which has been nice and I have found some really good books so far, and shared them with my friends (also a true resolution). I didn’t quantify how much “more” I wanted to read, so really anything is a win.
– Ezra S.
Not being on my phone after 8 p.m.
– Stephanie T.
Resolutions that stuck for me was to walk my dogs more often, drink sleepy time tea at night to help me wind down, and be in bed by 10 p.m.
– Kellye M.
Next up: How are you breaking aging stereotypes?
Send your answer to info@accaging.org or message us on social media for a chance to be featured in our summer issue!
