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retroPROM!
IT’S THE DANCE PARTY OF THE YEAR!!
You know you want to. Let’s do it all again!
Let’s go to back again to our totally rad, totally awesome PROM!
Whether you graduated high school in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s or even beyond the millennium, the music of the South’s greatest dance band, ELECTRIC AVENUE will have those feet tappin’ and the body swayin’ to the tunes and memories!
The retroProm is our largest fundraising event of the year. All revenues that we make from the Prom benefit so many local older adults in the areas of health and wellness, meals and caregiver support. On a daily basis, seniors deal with social isolation, hunger, lack of employment opportunities and skills, access to good healthcare, and dependable transportation to doctor appointments, grocery store or pharmacy. ACCA offers 14 programs and services to support these issues for seniors and their caregivers.
The event will take place on Friday, May 3, 2019, at The Foundry.
Sign up to be on the retroProm Court today! Fill out the form below and return to Victoria Chitko, vchitko@accaging.org or 135 Hoyt Street Athens, GA 30601.
2019 retroProm Court Nomination Form
March for Meals 5K
Each year, the entire month of March is designated as March for Meals! Sponsored nationally by Meals on Wheels America and locally by Athens Community Council on Aging, the month is celebrated with a variety of opportunities to learn more about and experience the efforts at filling the plates of the older adults within our own community who are home-bound or without the resources to prepare a healthy meal for themselves.
For the 9th year in a row, the Athens Community Council on Aging is hosting the March for Meals 5K on March 23, 2019. Runners and walkers are all welcome to enjoy the scenic course through some of Athens’ most beautiful streets in early Spring!
Click here to register TODAY!!
Senior Leadership Academy 2019
What is Senior Leadership Academy?
Senior Leadership Academy offers an opportunity for participants to gain the knowledge and network needed to effectively advocate for positive change in the Athens community. The Academy increases the community’s awareness of older adults as leaders and provides avenues to harness their skills and engage them as allies.
Who participates?
Older adults who are looking for a more meaningful way to get engaged in the Athens community. Whether you’re new to the community or have lived here your whole life, you will learn something new and meet like-minded people.
What will you gain by participating?
- A strong network of leaders in the Athens community
- Guidance in navigating opportunities for leadership
- A new perspective of your community
FAQs
- How much does this program cost?
- Register before January 18, 2019, to receive the Early Bird Discount of $230.
- What all is included in the cost?
- 6 learning hours and a lunch.
- When does the program start?
- It begins Thursday, January 24th and continues for the next nine Thursdays through March 28th.
- What time is the program?
- It is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Schedule:
1/24 – Orientation – Past, Present, & Future of Athens and How You Fit into it
1/31 – Education – Education in Athens: from local school district to Senior Tuition Waivers with local colleges
2/7 – Government – Get a backstage tour of court system, plus hear from several ACC departments
2/14 – Culture & Arts – Highlighting some of Athens unique places to see art including Georgia’s Museum of Art, UGA’s Performing Arts Center, and more
2/21 – Aging in Athens – ACCA’s programs including Meals on Wheels, RSVP, and more ways to volunteer
2/28 – Transportation – Current issues with transportation in Athens in particular with older adults – Visit Multi-Modal Center, hear from ACC Transit, and more
3/7 – Healthcare – Piedmont Athens Regional shares what they are doing for older adults and how you can get involved
3/14 – Recreation & Activities – This will be an active day showing off Athens’ fun places to be outside including Sandy Creek, Pickle Ball, and more
3/21 – Housing – This day will address senior housing issues and what Athens’ future holds
3/28 – Conclusion & Graduation Festivities
Please fill out the form and return to Tegan Hurley, thurley@accaging.org by January 18, 2019.
