To help deal with the challenging economic climate, Fayette Senior Services (FSS) is transforming what would be their fourth annual fundraising run/walk for Meals on Wheels into the Fayette Charity Classic, which will be open to other local non-profits in a collaborative effort. The event will be held on March 17, 2012. “Fayette County is [...]
In June, Fayette Senior Services (FSS) unveiled the Therapeutic Garden adjoining its Life Enrichment Center in Fayetteville. The facility offers FSS members opportunities for gardening, exercise, and relaxation, while its harvests will be used for Meals on Wheels and the FSS café. The keynote speaker for the opening-day gala was noted Southern gardening expert Walter Reeves, [...]
“Rhapsody in Blues – Blue Denim, Blue Diamonds, and the Blues” raised funds for Fayette Senior Services (FSS) in March. The evening event, held at the FSS Life Enrichment Center, included food, entertainment by Eden Brent, a raffle, and blue decor. “This event shined a bright spotlight on the diverse needs of our older adult [...]
Fayette Senior Services (FSS) will host its third annual March for Meals 5K/1Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, March 19, in Fayetteville. The event raises money for Meals on Wheels. FSS delivers 40,000 meals annually to local seniors. (And for many, it’s more than just food — it’s often the only social contact a shut-in will have [...]
In September, Honor Flight Fayette completed its mission of providing free trips so World War II veterans could visit their national memorial and other hallowed sites in Washington, DC. The group conducted seven flights in all — and every time, in Peachtree City at Huddleston Elementary School, the fifth graders in Jo Springer’s Social Studies [...]
The second half-century of life can be a challenging period, but older citizens in our community are fortunate to have Fayette Senior Services (FSS) firmly in their corner, promoting positive aging in a myriad of ways.
