Senior Seminar: Caregiver Resource Expo
May 18, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Seniors
Caregiver Resource Expo Thursday, May 24 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at the FSS Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. If you are facing challenges that come with caring for someone with a chronic illness such as Alzheimer’s you won’t want to miss FSS’s 2nd annual Caregivers Expo. [...]
Living True to Yourself
May 17, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Inspirations
Make a Fresh Start Playing by Your Rules Expert Offers Tips for Living True to Yourself What is the No. 1 regret of hospice patients in their dying days? “They wished they would have lived life the way they wanted to, not the way others wanted them to,” says Kathie Truitt, author of The Hillbilly [...]
Michelle Obama Book Author to Hold Signing
May 17, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Etcetera, Things to Do
Clayton County Welcomes Author of Book Tracing Story of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Ancestors New York Times correspondent and author Rachel L. Swarns will be signing her new book, “American Tapestry: The Story of the Black, White and Multiracial Ancestors of Michelle Obama,” at the National Archives at Atlanta on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at [...]
Senior Seminar: Cell Phones
May 16, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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How Do I Work My Cell Phone? Friday, May 18 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you’ve ever looked at your cell phone and asked,“How do you work this thing?” This class is for you! Get a basic cell phone primer and one-on-one help from a team of experts from AT&T who can help [...]
How to Choose a Safe Summer Camp
May 16, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
When warm days interrupt winter’s chill, many smart parents think ahead to what camps or other activities their children may attend over the summer. The better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips that can help parents find camps that will provide safe, rewarding experiences for children. A great camp can be a wonderful experience for your [...]
The Busy Woman’s Guide to Wedding Planning
May 15, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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I would happily relive my wedding day but never the year leading up to it. I planned our event while juggling class, working 30 hours a week and enduring a sudden death in my husband’s family. Needless to say, I was ready to throw my hands up and scream “I’m done!” during the months leading [...]
Bass Wins Distance Learning Award
May 15, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Good Stories
Ginny Bass Named Distance Learning Administration Wagner Award Winner for 2012 Ginny Bass, director of Degree Completion at Clayton State University, has been named the recipient of the Distance Learning Administration’s (DLA) Outstanding Instructional Support Award for 2012. This award is one of three DLA Wagner Awards to be presented to outstanding individuals, to recognize [...]
6 Items to Buy in May
May 14, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under At Home
The theme for May best buys is “new beginnings,” since many of the deals cater to graduating students and newlyweds. Fittingly, spring often represents a new beginning and also plays heavily into the offerings. Thankfully, you don’t need a diploma or a marriage certificate to take advantage of great savings. The Best Time to Buy [...]
Beware of Security System Fraud
May 12, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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You Could Be A Victim If You Have A Security System Sign In Your Yard Submitted by Dottie Catalina/ Better Business Bureau Do you have a security system sign in your yard? You may want to be aware of some company’s unethical selling practices. They go into neighborhoods and seek out homes where security system [...]
Registration Opens for Gardening Classes
May 11, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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The Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for the following activities in May. Advance registration is required, and spaces are limited. For more information, call 770-716-4320 or visit online at www.fayettecountyga.gov/parks_and_recreation. The following programs for adults and teens are offered in partnership with the Fayette County Extension and will be taught [...]
What do you know about Alzheimer’s? (Quiz)
May 11, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Seniors
It may hit you and your siblings when you visit Mom this Mother’s Day. She’s not as sharp as she used to be – very forgetful and confused. Is it just old age or Alzheimer’s? You suddenly feel panicked and scared…but you’re not alone. Half of all Americans know someone with Alzheimer’s, the deadly disease [...]
Senior Seminar: Affordable Care Act
May 10, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Affordable Care Act – Learn All About It! Tuesday, May 15 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at the Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. Experts from GeorgiaCares and AARP-GA and will provide information on the new Health Care Reform Law known as the Affordable Care Act. Learn [...]