Archive for the ‘Athens Community Council on Aging’ Category

02/29/2016

Refined Singles Unwind

RSVP now for an event you don’t want to miss. Come enjoy an art-themed scavenger hunt at the Georgia Museum of Art followed by dinner and drinks at Hilltop Bar & Grille on Wednesday, March 16. Space is limited! RSVP with your name, number, and email address to Erin Beasley […]

02/04/2016

Get the Shirt, Support March for Meals

Buy your t-shirt today to show your support of Meals on Wheels! Join ACCA and Meals on Wheels America as we celebrate March for Meals! Each year, we designate the month of March to generate public awareness about senior hunger and isolation and to celebrate the invaluable services provided by […]

01/29/2016

Be There 4 Seniors Rally

On Thursday, January 28, several CAL+ members rallied at the state capitol with other advocates at the Be There 4 Seniors rally. This year advocates gathered to call on legislators to support budget requests that would remove seniors on the waiting list for aging services. ACCA proudly supports the initiative […]

01/14/2016

Become a Community Garden Volunteer

Do you have a passion for gardening? What if you could put those skills to use for the benefit of your community? Athens Community Council on Aging’s community garden needs you! Our garden is managed and sustained by volunteers, and the produce grown helps feed ACCA clients. The garden is […]

01/11/2016

Congratulations to Shelby Lacy!

ACCA would like to congratulate Shelby Lacy on being a 2016 Pioneer Award Honoree. Ms. Lacy has been a cornerstone in the Athens community working as a nurse at Athens Regional Medical Center and helping establish the Athens Nurses Clinic. Ms. Lacy also gives her time to ACCA. She provides […]

12/23/2015

Merry Christmas

Thank you for your support this year! If we could wrap you up and put you under our tree we would … you’re the best gift we could ever hope for! Merry Christmas from our ACCA family to yours.

12/10/2015

Meeting with Representatives

Today ACCA and the Georgia Council on Aging met with State Representatives Tommy Benton and Terry England (pictured) to talk about lowering the wait lists for senior services.

12/04/2015

Senior Leadership Academy Registration is Open!

ACCA’s Senior Leadership Academy is now open for registration. Our theme this year is, So you think you know Athens? The program is scheduled for 8 consecutive Thursdays in February and March. This is your opportunity to see our community in a different light, while meeting new friends and learning […]

12/02/2015

Board Announces Interim CEO

The Board of Directors of the Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) announce the new interim CEO of ACCA, Eve Anthony, while the Board conducts a search to fill the position. The announcement follows the departure of Jennie Deese on December 2. Deese served as CEO from 2009 after serving […]

12/02/2015

Update: Tea Party Cancelled

We regret to announce our Holiday Tea Party has been cancelled this Sunday. Please accept our apologies, and thank you for your support. Thank you to all who signed up to volunteer. We hope you’ll join us as volunteers at one of our future events. Refunds will be processed shortly for […]

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