LATEST NEWS and EVENTS (click on red text for active links):
Grab a great burger and support AgeWell at the same time! Have a meal at the Peachtree Parkway Red Robin restaurant on April 28, and 20% of food sales will go directly to AgeWell. It's that easy - just mention the fundraiser to your server to have your spend counted. See you there!
Senior Expo is coming! Don't miss this fun, free event to learn about all the services and businesses serving our active and older adult population. Mark your calendar for April 23, from 10am-2pm at the Lanier Conference Center (Lanier Tech). We'll be there with a raffle for a TV and some fun little freebies!
The April-June Senior Services newsletter lists all their special activities, events, and day trips, plus their always regularly scheduled classes and clubs. Visit the Senior Services page and scroll down to the newsletter image and click on the title to open the PDF.
2026 trips are rolling by, so make sure to sign up before deadlines - coming up is the western National Parks in June, then Washington DC in August. See the Trips page for details on all the remaining 2026 trips, where we just added a Christmas season trip to Rome / Sorrento. We also have the tentative schedule for 2027.
2Q small "Grants for Seniors" period opened on April 1. Scroll down to see "GRANTS" information for more details on what it's for and how to apply for a grant.
ACTIVITIES:
All Forsyth County Senior Services locations have a full complement of weekly or special activities including exercise, art classes, informative or entertaining presentations, and social clubs. Check Senior Services Activities for a complete list of events, dates, and locations, and how to register.
LATEST TRIPS:
View brochures/details on Trips page for all upcoming scheduled trips. Please note that when airline trips have passed their deposit deadline, you might need to call the tour company directly for current rates and availability.
2026 trips remaining:
Washington DC in August (bus) - need more signups or it will be cancelled!
Biltmore / Asheville in November (bus)
Rome/Sorrento Christmas Season in December (air)
2027 trips:
Egypt January 2027
Britain, Scotland, and Ireland April - May 2027
Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria June 2027
Christmas Markets in Montreal and Quebec November - December 2027
Contact Linda at 404-245-7949 to register before deposit deadline (for U.S. trips, preferable instead of online).
HELPFUL LINKS:
For the latest news and information about Forsyth County Senior Services and activities, visit the County's web page for
Senior Services, You'll find the scoop on all the in-person and virtual activities coming up, plus the link to the latest newsletter.
For more information on activities, classes, presentations, and clubs at all Senior Centers, check out their Activities page.
Forsyth County Senior Services has their own Facebook page, to alert you to activities and services. Go here for complete info.
See our GRANTS page to learn how to apply for a small grant to help a senior or group of seniors. We now award grant(s) once per quarter for up to $2,000 total, depending on evaluation of the requests. Application period for the 2Q 2026 grant is from April 1 to June 15. Awards will be given by June 30, 2026.
We continue to add information on assistance with many senior-related services on our "Local Services" page, which features free or low-cost services available to County active adult/senior residents.
The "Senior Resource Guide", published by the Forsyth County Senior Resource Coalition, is a great source of information on local services. We are a member of this guide to many available services in the area for older adults, and most are free. View the publication here.
Senior Planet is transforming social media through its ad-free website Senior Planet Community (SPC), a place for older adults to make friends, share their interests, and age with attitude. Read more about it on our Online Services page.
Grab a great burger and support AgeWell at the same time! Have a meal at the Peachtree Parkway Red Robin restaurant on April 28, and 20% of food sales will go directly to AgeWell. It's that easy - just mention the fundraiser to your server to have your spend counted. See you there!
Senior Expo is coming! Don't miss this fun, free event to learn about all the services and businesses serving our active and older adult population. Mark your calendar for April 23, from 10am-2pm at the Lanier Conference Center (Lanier Tech). We'll be there with a raffle for a TV and some fun little freebies!
The April-June Senior Services newsletter lists all their special activities, events, and day trips, plus their always regularly scheduled classes and clubs. Visit the Senior Services page and scroll down to the newsletter image and click on the title to open the PDF.
2026 trips are rolling by, so make sure to sign up before deadlines - coming up is the western National Parks in June, then Washington DC in August. See the Trips page for details on all the remaining 2026 trips, where we just added a Christmas season trip to Rome / Sorrento. We also have the tentative schedule for 2027.
2Q small "Grants for Seniors" period opened on April 1. Scroll down to see "GRANTS" information for more details on what it's for and how to apply for a grant.
ACTIVITIES:
All Forsyth County Senior Services locations have a full complement of weekly or special activities including exercise, art classes, informative or entertaining presentations, and social clubs. Check Senior Services Activities for a complete list of events, dates, and locations, and how to register.
LATEST TRIPS:
View brochures/details on Trips page for all upcoming scheduled trips. Please note that when airline trips have passed their deposit deadline, you might need to call the tour company directly for current rates and availability.
2026 trips remaining:
Washington DC in August (bus) - need more signups or it will be cancelled!
Biltmore / Asheville in November (bus)
Rome/Sorrento Christmas Season in December (air)
2027 trips:
Egypt January 2027
Britain, Scotland, and Ireland April - May 2027
Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria June 2027
Christmas Markets in Montreal and Quebec November - December 2027
Contact Linda at 404-245-7949 to register before deposit deadline (for U.S. trips, preferable instead of online).
HELPFUL LINKS:
For the latest news and information about Forsyth County Senior Services and activities, visit the County's web page for
Senior Services, You'll find the scoop on all the in-person and virtual activities coming up, plus the link to the latest newsletter.
For more information on activities, classes, presentations, and clubs at all Senior Centers, check out their Activities page.
Forsyth County Senior Services has their own Facebook page, to alert you to activities and services. Go here for complete info.
See our GRANTS page to learn how to apply for a small grant to help a senior or group of seniors. We now award grant(s) once per quarter for up to $2,000 total, depending on evaluation of the requests. Application period for the 2Q 2026 grant is from April 1 to June 15. Awards will be given by June 30, 2026.
We continue to add information on assistance with many senior-related services on our "Local Services" page, which features free or low-cost services available to County active adult/senior residents.
The "Senior Resource Guide", published by the Forsyth County Senior Resource Coalition, is a great source of information on local services. We are a member of this guide to many available services in the area for older adults, and most are free. View the publication here.
Senior Planet is transforming social media through its ad-free website Senior Planet Community (SPC), a place for older adults to make friends, share their interests, and age with attitude. Read more about it on our Online Services page.
Check out some of the awesome services provided by Age Well Forsyth!
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Be sure not to miss any events or trips hosted by Age Well Forsyth!
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Check out our blog page for useful information related to senior services and activities in Forsyth County.
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See photos of many of our Past Events and Trips - you too can join the fun!