THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO AT The Sheridan at Eastside

With a daily schedule that can include fitness, educational programs, hobby groups and plenty of chances to socialize with other fascinating residents, your life will be an adventure of your own design.

See for yourself when you attend an upcoming event:

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Thursday, May 4 | 10 a.m.

Join us for breakfast as Lisa Wilson and Sherri Selman of NexSeason Transitions share tips and information on downsizing.

Zumba & Acai Bowls on the Green

Thursday, June 8 | 2 p.m.

Come enjoy a free Zumba class taught by our own Renee Sanders, Sales Manager. Weather permitting, this will be an outside event.

Luau at The Sheridan

Wednesday, July 12 | 2 p.m.

Discover more about our resort-style lifestyle when you join us for an afternoon of summer activities, from water Zumba and snow cones to a special outdoor concert.

We look forward to welcoming you!

RSVP to 678-841-0030

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Meet Olga Gorman: Promoting Ukraine Art and Culture

By Victoria R. Crosby

Olga Gorman is a woman from Kyiv, Ukraine, who, with many other Ukrainians and with the help of Americans, is bringing the art and culture of Ukraine to the forefront of the people of Atlanta to help raise funds, to make people aware of the atrocities happening, and to ultimately end the war.

In the few months since we first met, Olga has organized a rally, an art exhibit and auction, and a trip to Washington, DC to meet with political leaders. She moved to Atlanta in June of 2021, and married her American husband here in the US.

In the first year of the war they held many rallies and took part in thirty-five art festivals and other events, talking to thousands of Americans and raising almost $80,000 that was sent to Ukraine.

“Thanks to everyone who helps by sending letters to senators and members of congress, who donate money,” she said. “No amount is too small. Every dollar helps save a life, gives a child hope, and helps displaced people.”

On February 25th Olga and her group organized and held a rally in Piedmont Park, marching with banners and signs, proclaiming “365 Days Defending Freedom” in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. Many were wearing outfits of blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Ukrainian women wore traditional costumes. There was 365 moments of silence as they marked the year since Russia first attacked their country. A man read out the chronological facts of the war, including the brutal attacks and loss of life. It has been reported that Russian forces have taken thousands of children from Ukraine to put them in reeducation camps, and the families have no way to get their children back.

At one point the group formed human signs with the number 365 enclosed in a circle of people, which was caught on camera by the local TV station, and which brought in much-needed publicity for their cause.

The art exhibit and auction, Ukrainian Art. Path of Resistance, was held in a lovely building that is over one hundred years old in the real estate office of Jody Tirone and Tammy Weaver. They welcomed guests and told how they became involved with the organization Helping Ukraine – through showing properties to a Ukrainian family the day prior to the attack on Ukraine by Russia. As guests perused the artwork, paintings, and sculptures, they were served delicious authentic Ukrainian hors d’oeuvres, which included smoked salmon and caviar, provided by Serve it Up and Great Taste Caviar. Wines from the country of Georgia, which are beloved in Ukraine and rare in the United States, were provided by Center of European Experience. A performance of traditional Ukrainian music was performed by Olena Kovban on the bandura, a Ukrainian stringed instrument, with songs by soprano Liudmyla Zapukhliak.

An anonymous donor had pledged to match all purchases up to $50,000. I bought a small print of the large painting titled Victory by Tata Kolesnik, which was valued at $10,000.

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