LATEST NEWS and EVENTS (click on red text for active links):
The Senior Talent Show was held Saturday, September 14, and it was a blast once again! Here are some pics from the event, in case you missed it!
Events finishing out September through Senior Services include the Sounds of Sawnee concert at Sexton Hall on Sunday, September 29.
In October, look forward to our annual Halloween Party at Sexton Hall, October 31 from 1 to 3pm. Dress in costume and join us for a spooky good time. There will be dancing, a costume contest and great people watching. Light lunch will be served. Although there is no charge for this event, you still need to register. To view and register for any special events, visit Forsyth County Senior Services Events page, or call (770) 781-2178.
It's baaaaack! The Historical Society/Age Well event you've been waiting for - the return of the Haunted History tour! The tour returns to the historic Cumming Cemetery to learn about the lives of some of the people buried there. Tours will be Friday October 25th and Saturday October 26th, with guided tours starting every 15 minutes from 5pm to 9pm. Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour; tickets are $20 dollars/person. To purchase, go to https://historicforsyth.com and click the Donate link at the bottom of the page. Enter $ amount, then in the "write a note box", put the date, which tour(s) you prefer (starting at 5pm, in 15-minute increments, up to 9pm), and number of tickets. Groups are limited to 10-12 people per tour. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society of Cumming/Forsyth County and Age Well Forsyth.
AgeWell recently received a grant award of over $1,000 from the Martha Stewart Bulloch Society of the Children of the American Revolution to continue to help combat food insecurity for seniors. Read our blog post for details and pics!
Our small grant application for 3rd quarter 2024 is currently closed for submission. 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.
2025 trips:
Ireland March 2025 (air)
Italy April-May 2025 (air)
Rhine & Moselle Rivers Cruise September 2025 (air)
Iceland October 2025 (air)
Contact Linda at 404-245-7949 to register before deposit deadline (for US 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 award grant(s) once per quarter for up to $1500 total, depending on evaluation of the requests. Application period for the 3Q 2024 grant is from July 1 to September 15. Awards will be given by September 30, 2024.
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, has been updated! 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.
The Senior Talent Show was held Saturday, September 14, and it was a blast once again! Here are some pics from the event, in case you missed it!
Events finishing out September through Senior Services include the Sounds of Sawnee concert at Sexton Hall on Sunday, September 29.
In October, look forward to our annual Halloween Party at Sexton Hall, October 31 from 1 to 3pm. Dress in costume and join us for a spooky good time. There will be dancing, a costume contest and great people watching. Light lunch will be served. Although there is no charge for this event, you still need to register. To view and register for any special events, visit Forsyth County Senior Services Events page, or call (770) 781-2178.
It's baaaaack! The Historical Society/Age Well event you've been waiting for - the return of the Haunted History tour! The tour returns to the historic Cumming Cemetery to learn about the lives of some of the people buried there. Tours will be Friday October 25th and Saturday October 26th, with guided tours starting every 15 minutes from 5pm to 9pm. Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour; tickets are $20 dollars/person. To purchase, go to https://historicforsyth.com and click the Donate link at the bottom of the page. Enter $ amount, then in the "write a note box", put the date, which tour(s) you prefer (starting at 5pm, in 15-minute increments, up to 9pm), and number of tickets. Groups are limited to 10-12 people per tour. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society of Cumming/Forsyth County and Age Well Forsyth.
AgeWell recently received a grant award of over $1,000 from the Martha Stewart Bulloch Society of the Children of the American Revolution to continue to help combat food insecurity for seniors. Read our blog post for details and pics!
Our small grant application for 3rd quarter 2024 is currently closed for submission. 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.
2025 trips:
Ireland March 2025 (air)
Italy April-May 2025 (air)
Rhine & Moselle Rivers Cruise September 2025 (air)
Iceland October 2025 (air)
Contact Linda at 404-245-7949 to register before deposit deadline (for US 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 award grant(s) once per quarter for up to $1500 total, depending on evaluation of the requests. Application period for the 3Q 2024 grant is from July 1 to September 15. Awards will be given by September 30, 2024.
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, has been updated! 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!