LATEST NEWS and EVENTS (click on red text for active links):
DON'T MISS this year’s Haunted History Tour at the Cumming Cemetery, celebrating 250 years of our nation with special focus on the ghosts of area veterans telling you their stories! This collaboration between the Historical Society of Cumming/Forsyth County and Age Well Forsyth is only $20 for an approximately 45-minute walking tour. IMPORTANT! DATE CHANGE and PAYMENT METHOD CHANGE! Dates are October 23 and 24, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:45pm, with tours departing every 15 minutes. See details on our Upcoming Events page.
Recently, the Georgia Association of Senior Centers (GASC), selected Age Well Forsyth as the recipient of their 2026 GASC Senior Center Champion Award! See our blog for details and some pics.
Our 4Q "Small Grants for Seniors" period runs from October 1 to December 15. Scroll down to see "GRANTS" information for more details on what it's for and how to apply for a grant. NOTE: 4Q grant maximum has been reached. Next application opportunity opens on January 1, 2027.
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. The October-December 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 "Program Guide" section and click on "See the Latest Program Guide" to open the PDF, view the events, and learn how to register.
See upcoming Age Well Forsyth activities on our Events page.
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. All trips are by air unless noted as "bus".
2026 trips remaining:
Biltmore / Asheville in November (bus)
Rome/Sorrento Christmas Season in December (air)
2027 trips:
Egypt - January 2027
Miami/Ft. Lauderdale and Key West (bus) - March 2027
Britain, Scotland, and Ireland April - May 2027
Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria - June 2027
The Ark & Creation Museum & other Cincinnati-area activities (bus) - September 2027
Just added! Rome/Sorrento/Amalfi Coast - October 2027
Christmas Markets in Montreal and Quebec - December 2027
Contact Linda at 404-245-7949 to register before deposit deadline (for U.S. trips, preferable instead of online).
HELPFUL LINKS:
Forsyth County Senior Services has their own Facebook page, to alert you to current 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) for up to $2,000 total per quarter. Application period for 4Q 2026 grants is from October 1 to December 15. All awards will be given before or by December 31, 2026, until quarter's dollar maximum is reached. NOTE: 4Q grant maximum has been reached. Next application opportunity opens on January 1, 2027.
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.
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.
DON'T MISS this year’s Haunted History Tour at the Cumming Cemetery, celebrating 250 years of our nation with special focus on the ghosts of area veterans telling you their stories! This collaboration between the Historical Society of Cumming/Forsyth County and Age Well Forsyth is only $20 for an approximately 45-minute walking tour. IMPORTANT! DATE CHANGE and PAYMENT METHOD CHANGE! Dates are October 23 and 24, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:45pm, with tours departing every 15 minutes. See details on our Upcoming Events page.
Recently, the Georgia Association of Senior Centers (GASC), selected Age Well Forsyth as the recipient of their 2026 GASC Senior Center Champion Award! See our blog for details and some pics.
Our 4Q "Small Grants for Seniors" period runs from October 1 to December 15. Scroll down to see "GRANTS" information for more details on what it's for and how to apply for a grant. NOTE: 4Q grant maximum has been reached. Next application opportunity opens on January 1, 2027.
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. The October-December 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 "Program Guide" section and click on "See the Latest Program Guide" to open the PDF, view the events, and learn how to register.
See upcoming Age Well Forsyth activities on our Events page.
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. All trips are by air unless noted as "bus".
2026 trips remaining:
Biltmore / Asheville in November (bus)
Rome/Sorrento Christmas Season in December (air)
2027 trips:
Egypt - January 2027
Miami/Ft. Lauderdale and Key West (bus) - March 2027
Britain, Scotland, and Ireland April - May 2027
Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria - June 2027
The Ark & Creation Museum & other Cincinnati-area activities (bus) - September 2027
Just added! Rome/Sorrento/Amalfi Coast - October 2027
Christmas Markets in Montreal and Quebec - December 2027
Contact Linda at 404-245-7949 to register before deposit deadline (for U.S. trips, preferable instead of online).
HELPFUL LINKS:
Forsyth County Senior Services has their own Facebook page, to alert you to current 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) for up to $2,000 total per quarter. Application period for 4Q 2026 grants is from October 1 to December 15. All awards will be given before or by December 31, 2026, until quarter's dollar maximum is reached. NOTE: 4Q grant maximum has been reached. Next application opportunity opens on January 1, 2027.
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.
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!