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Buford Human Services Center2755 Sawnee Avenue • Buford, GA 30518Registration line: 678.225.5360 • www.gwinnettbhsc.comCenter Coordinator • Ingrid Patrick

Agencies housed in the center include: • Buford Public Health Clinic• Buford Senior Center• View Point Health (Mental Health)

Centerville Community Center3025 Bethany Church Road • Snellville, GA 30039770.985.4713 • www.centervillecommunitycenter.comCenter Coordinator • Vivian Gaither

Activities held in the center include:• Art/dance/drama/exercise classes• Available rental space for special occasions and events• Educational and enrichment opportunities for youth and adults• Preschool aged activities for children with caregivers• Public and social events for the entire family• Summer camps for school aged children• Tutoring/academic prep courses

Norcross Human Services Center5030 Georgia Belle Court • Norcross, GA 30093Main line: 678.225.5400 • www.gwinnettnhsc.comCenter Coordinator • Doris Dietrich

Agencies housed in the center include: • Four Corners Primary Care Centers• • Head Start/Pre-K, Ninth District Opportunity• Norcross Health Center • Norcross Senior Center• Right from the Start Medicaid • View Point Health (Mental Health)

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Homeless Prevention Services Mondays to Fridays from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Applications taken by appointment only. Emergency shelter and homelessness prevention are available to assist qual-ifying individuals with securing needed services through family advocates. Partner-ship for Community Action provides case management and coordinates an array of services to help stabilize families by working with government, churches, and other human service agencies. To make an appointment, please call 404.929.2502.

Hearts for VeteransMondays from 10:00am to 1:00pm. A certified chapter service officer will be available to support the achievement of our veterans and be available to answer questions and assist with filling out VA claims. Call Aslyn Bonds at 404.834.9784 for more information.

Ser FamiliaTuesdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Ser Familia’s mission is to strengthen, revitalize, and equip Latino youth, couples, parents, and families through educational programs that teach improved life, leadership, and communication skills; empowering participants to thrive and enjoy a healthy family environment. A variety of programs are offered that are aimed to help Latino families develop stronger bonds with one another and have a deeper connec-tion. For more information, please visit www.ser-familia.org or call 678.363.3079.

Ser FamiliaTodos los Martes de 9:00am a 3:00pm. La misión de Ser Familia es fortalecer, revitalizar y equipar a las parejas, padres, jóvenes y familias Latinas a través de programas educativos que enseñan herramientas para mejorar su vida y destrezas de comunicación y liderato, dándole a los participantes la posibilidad de tener una vida mejor y disfrutar de un ambiente familiar feliz y saludable. Ofrecemos una variedad de programas que tienen como objetivo ayudar a las familias latinas a desarrollar lazos más fuertes entre sí y tiene una conexión más profunda. Por favor visite a Ser Familia in Gwinnett en el Centro de Servicios Humanos de Buford. Para más información visite www.ser-familia.org o llame al 678.363.3079.

Buford Human Services Center

2755 Sawnee Avenue • Buford, GA 30518678.225.5360 • www.gwinnettbhsc.com

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AARP Smart Driver CourseWednesday, June 3 from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Class open to all adults. You don’t need to be a member of AARP to attend. Learn defensive driving techniques and how to adjust to age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Designed for seniors, but anyone with a valid driver’s license is welcome. For insurance dis-count, contact your insurance provider. Cost: $14 for AARP members with mem-bership card; $16 non-members. Call the Buford Human Services Center to reserve a seat. Class fills up fast.

Amateur Art Classes for seniors • FREE!First and third Monday of the month: July 6 to September 2 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Come join a group of enthusiastic seniors and share the love for painting. Participants must provide their own paper, canvas, or wood and acrylic paint in primary colors. Most paintings are com-pleted in a series of Mondays. Space is limited. Please register in advance.

Canasta and Rummikub • FREE!Monday through Friday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Make new friends while learning to play Ca-nasta and Rummikub. Rummikub contest every Monday morning. For more information, please call the Buford Senior Center at 678.225.5369.

GMC’s Care-A-Van MammographyWednesday, May 5 from 8:20am to 2:20pm. Screening only takes 20 minutes. Early detection of breast cancer is the key to survival. Gwinnett Medical Center’s all-digi-tal Care-A-Van makes it easy to get a mammogram screening. GMC’s mobile mam-mography program brings low-cost digital screening mammograms to your neigh-borhood. To make an appointment, please call 678.312.3444, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Studio Group Art Therapy • FREE!Wednesdays: May 27 to August 12 from 10:00am to 11:00am or 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Learn about what art therapy is and how it can be beneficial! Sessions will be conducted by volun-teer Artist and Art Therapy student at GCSU, Tamara Rivera Hyde. Each session participants will engage in creative work with different materials and techniques. No experience or artis-tic skills required. Feel free and safe to express yourself through the process of art-making, as you heal, grow and learn about yourself. Learn to appreciate and accept your artwork as you enjoy the creative process. Maximum six persons per group. For more information, call Ta-mara at 770.990.3712 or email [email protected]. Instructor speaks English and habla español. For registration, call the Buford Human Services Center.

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English as a Second Language (ESL) Low levels and Civics Classes • FREE!Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to noon. Students need to take a test to de-termine the current level of proficiency. Classes are for adults from any culture or nationality who want to learn or improve English as their second language. Civics is the foundation knowledge and preparation for U.S. citizenship test. Classes are pro-vided by the Asian American Resource Center. Please call 770.270.0663 for more information or email [email protected]. For registration dates, call BHSC. Para información en español, llame al 678.225.5361.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Advance levels and Citizenship • FREE!Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am to noon. Classes for adults from any culture or na-tionality who want to learn or improve their knowledge of English. In this class Civics knowl-edge is expanded with major preparation for the U.S. citizenship test. Classes are provided by the Asian American Resource Center. Email [email protected] or call 770.270.0663 for more information. For registration dates, call BHSC. Para información en español, llame al 678.225.5361.

Gwinnett Multicultural Advisory CommitteeFourth Tuesday every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Everyone is welcome to at-tend meetings. Group’s mission is to collaborate, network, and provide resources and education to benefit the diverse communities of Gwinnett County. May 26 meeting at Norcross Police Department, 65 Lawrenceville Street NW in Norcross; June 23 meeting at Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, 2595 Sugarloaf Club Drive in Duluth; July 28 meeting at LifeLink, 2875 Northwoods Parkway in Norcross; Au-gust 25 meeting at CETPA, 6020 Dawson Boulevard in Norcross. For information about the committee please email [email protected].

Building Healthy Relationships • FREE!Tuesdays from 11:30pm to 1:30pm. Support group for Latino women to learn about and help build healthy relationships. Program provided by Ser Familia’s GLADV. For program information, contact Michelle Toledo at 678.363.3079 or email [email protected]. To register, call the Buford Human Services Center.

Creando Relaciones Saludables • GRATIS!Todos los Martes de 11:30pm a 1:30pm. Este grupo apoya a las mujeres latinas a que apren-dan a crear y mantener relaciones saludables. El programa está patrocinado por GLADV un programa de Ser Familia. En español comuníquese con Michelle Toledo al 678.363.3079 o al [email protected] para información. Para reservar su cupo llame al Centro de Servicios Humanos de Buford at 678.225.5360.

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Prostate Cancer Survivor Shares His Story • FREE!Tuesday, June 2 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Women and family members are encouraged to attend. Ken Stevens will host the discussion group. Sponsored by the Georgia Prostate Can-cer Coalition, www.georgiapcc.org. Contact [email protected] for more infor-mation. Call the center to register.

Gamblers Anonymous • FREE!Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Gamblers Anonymous is a program for individual gam-blers and family members, friends, and loved ones who have been impacted by gambling. This group is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem.

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Group MeetingsThird Tuesday every month from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Girl Scouts helps to build girls of cour-age, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. This is the largest orga-nization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in a diverse, inclusive, accepting and nur-turing environment, girls build skills for success in the real world. Email Mary Hughes at [email protected] or call 770.702.9149 to register.

Breastfeeding Support Group • FREE!Once a month from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Program for all pregnant women and breastfeeding moms. Sponsored by the Department of Public Health. For more information, please call 678.982.4687 or email [email protected].

Get Ready for CollegeMonday through Wednesday: June 15 to June18 from 9:00am to 11:00am. Program targeted to 9th to 12th graders. Discover how to choose the right career, become qualified and get selected by the top universities in the countries, and go to college debt free. Find out the secret of getting a free high-class education from top univer-sities, how to navigate through the college admission process, gain knowledge on how to file college applications, access financial aid, and arrange college visits. Cost: $5 only. Program provided by Center for Education Excellence and Development. Call the center to register.

Home Buyer Workshop • FREE!Friday, August 28 from 8:30am to 5:00pm. This workshop will guide participants through the complex, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming process of purchasing a home. ClearPoint believes educated buyers are less likely to become a victim of predatory lending, fair housing discrimination, or become a foreclosure risk. Topics include: finding the right mortgage prod-uct, understanding the costs of ownership, and preparing for closing, down payment assis-tance programs, budgeting, and money management. For more information and registration, please call 1.866.625.0129. Space is limited. Please register early.

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Atlanta SCRABBLE Club Saturdays: May 9 and August 8 from 10:00am to noon. Put your skills to the test while making new friends. Cost: $1 per person per game day (in cash note, no coins). For more information, please email [email protected] or call 770.557.1343.

Clicks and Sticks Knitting Guild Thursdays: May 14 and August 13; Mondays: June 8 and July 13 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. For all experience levels. Cost: $25 per year (first meeting free) to fund charity knitting and educational sessions. Contact the Guild at 770.413.6171 or [email protected].

Red Hat Society • FREE! Thursdays: May 21 and August 20; Mondays: June 15 and July 20 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. The Cayenne Peppers of Centerville Chapter is looking for ladies to join the red and pink hatter’s society for fun, fellowship, friendship, and more. Call Ivette Gonzalez-Perez at 404.242.2426 or the center at 770.985.4713 for more information.

Toastmasters of CentervilleThursdays in May and August; Mondays in June and July at 7:00pm. Lose your fear while learning to become a better public speaker, deliver great presentations, lead teams effec-tively, and give and receive constructive evaluations. No pre-registration required. Cost: $1 per person per meeting in cash note, no coins. Free for visitors only. Call the center for more information.

Gardening Classes Mondays from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Series V: May 4: Day Lilies, Hostas, and Ferns; May 11: Right Plant Right Place; May 18: Turf Weeds and Identification. Series VI: June 15: Vines for Every Condition; June 22: Today’s and Yesterday’s Azaleas. Series VII: July 13: Shade Plants and Selection; July 20: Gardenias, Camellias, and Hydran-geas; July 27: Water. Series VIII: August 10: Water Gardens and Water Falls; August 17: Paths Cut Flowers; August 24: 10 Perennials that every garden needs. Series IX: September 14: Annual Beds and Plant Selection; September 21: Window Boxes for the Winter; September 28: Drainage Solutions and Products. Cost: $5 cash only, nonrefundable per class or per series. Limited space. Pre-registration and payment required to hold spot. Call the community center for pre-registration details.

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Community Center3025 Bethany Church Road • Snellville, GA 30039

770.985.4713 • www.centervillecommunitycenter.comCenter Coordinator • Vivian Gaither

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AARP Smart Driver Course Tuesdays: May 12 and August 18 from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Learn defensive driving tech-niques. Designed for seniors, but anyone with a valid driver’s license is welcome. For insur-ance discount, contact provider. Cost: $15 for AARP members with membership card; $20 non-members. Pre-register by calling the center.

AARP CarFit Program • FREE! Tuesdays: May 26, June 23, July 28, and August 25 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. A 20-minute interactive, customized educational program to improve driver safety ensuring safest “fit” for drivers in their vehicles, recommended adjustments, adaptations, and local resources. No ap-pointment necessary. Open to individuals with a valid driver’s license. For more information, call the center for more information.

Social Security Workshop • FREE!Thursday, June 4 from 10:00am to 11:00am; Friday, July 17 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Is it possible to stop working at age 62 and still make more money? What is SSA Pub. 05-10069? Learn how simple filing mistakes can cost thousands of dollars a year in lost benefits. Join this informative discussion that may help boost your social security income. Pre-registration required by June 2 and July 15 respectively. Minimum of six participants required to hold class. Call the center for more information.

Home Food Preservation: Spring and Summer Fruits and Vegetables • FREE!Friday, June 5 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Learn a variety of methods for safely preserving nature’s bounty, including how to can, freeze, and dehydrate. Class includes a video of water bath canning by UGA Extension – Gwinnett County. Minimum of eight required to hold class. Pre-registration required by June 1 at the community center by calling and speaking with center staff.

Knitting 101 Monday, July 27 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Learn to knit and purl. Size 8 needles, wor-sted-weight yarn required. Cost: $2 in cash notes, no coins. Class limit: 12. Contact Guild at 770.413.6171 or [email protected]. To register, call the center.

GED Preparatory Course • Mondays and SaturdaysMondays: August 3 to November 9 (no class September 7) from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays: August 8 to November 14 (no class September 5) from 9:00am to noon. Subjects include Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematical Reasoning. Cost: $35 for 14 weeks; includes book. Sponsored by Catalyst Consultants Unlimited, LLC. For more infor-mation, please email [email protected]. Pre-registration with payment required to hold spot. Call the center for more information.



Grant Writing Basics: Show Me The Money! Saturdays: August 22 and 29 from 9:00am to noon. Learn the basic 12 steps to successful results. This two-day workshop is designed for both, novices and those with little experience, wishing to hone in, on specific areas. Cost: $50 for two-week class, includes certificate of completion. Email [email protected] or call Dr. Uwa Irving, PhD at 248.773.1857. Pre-registration and payment with the instructor on August 15 from 9:00am to 10:00am required to hold spot. Call the center for more information.

Centerville Writer’s Group First and third Thursdays in May and August (no meetings in June and July) from 10:00am to noon. Critique format; all genres. No pre-registration required. Cost: $1 per person per meeting in cash note, no coins. Free for visitors only. For more information, email group co-ordinator at [email protected]. Call the center for general information.

ABC Tutoring: Language Arts and Reading Comprehension for Grades 2 to 4Mondays: August 17 to December 14 (no class September 7 and October 12) from 5:00pm to 6:00pm for grades 2 and 3; from 6:15pm to 7:15pm for grade 4. Ten students per group. Based on Common Core Georgia Performance Standards. Cost: $12 per week, payable every two weeks and due on first day of class. For class information, contact [email protected] or 404.438.1067. Pre-registration required to hold spot. Call the center for more information.

Championship Chess for Ages 7 to 14Saturdays: August 15 to September 26 (no class September 5) from 10:00am to 11:00am. Let Championship Chess assist in developing your children’s minds and turning them into strong players. Cost: $48 per six weeks. Email [email protected] or call 770.560.1071 for class details. Pre-registration with payment required to hold spot. Call the center for more information.

ABC Tutoring: Math for Grades 2 to 5Thursdays: August 20 to December 17 (no class November 26) from 5:00pm to 6:00pm for grades 2 and 3; from 6:15pm to 7:15pm for grades 4 and 5. Ten students per group. Based on Common Core Georgia Performance Standards. Cost: $12 per week, payable ev-ery two weeks and due on first day of class. For class details, contact [email protected] or 404.438.1067. Pre-registration required to hold spot. Call the center for more information.

P.R.I.D.E. (Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error) • FREE! Thursday, August 20 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. For parents and new/soon-to-be drivers (14 to 16). Learn about the 40 hours of supervised driving required by Georgia law. Parents must attend. Sponsored by Child and Adolescent Resource Educational Services. For more details, call 404.578.7629 or email [email protected]. To pre-register, call the center.

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Tai Chi for Parkinson’s Disease Patients and their CaregiversFridays: May 1 to August 28 (no class on July 6) from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Research suggests that exercise has a positive effect on people with Parkinson’s disease, in-cluding functional mobility, gait, balance, strength, cognition and quality of life; and may even slow the progression of the disease. Join Yellow River Center, a member of the PD Gladiators Metro Atlanta Fitness Network, for this specially designed workshop series. Cost: $5 per class. Ten-class service package recommended, but not required. Register with the instructor at class or online at www.pdgladiators.org. For more information, call 770. 450.0792.

End Emotional Eating WorkshopSaturdays: May 2, 9, and 16 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Understand what emotional eating is, why you eat to handle different stresses in your life, what personal obstacles keep you from losing weight, and keeping it off. Learn coping skills in this three-week workshop to change your relationship with food and lose weight without restrictive diets. Make peace with food. Taught by Dr. Virginia Porcello, PhD, LPC, CEDS. Cost: $10 non-refundable registration fee, plus $10 course fee, includes handouts. Pre-registration and payment required four days before each three-week session. Contact the instructor at [email protected] for class information. Call the community center for pre-registration and general information.

Zumba® Fitness for Adults Tuesdays: May 5 to May 19 (three-week session) from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Thursdays: May 7 to May 21 (three-week session); August 6 to September 24 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Fridays: May 8 to May 22 (three-week session); August 7 to September 18 from 11:00am to noon. Cost: $12 for three-week sessions; $32 for eight-week sessions. For class and pre-registration information, email [email protected]. For more information, call the center.

Parkinson’s Support Group • FREE! Thursdays: May 7, June 4, and August 6 from 10:00am to 11:30am. Support group to benefit individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Join facilitator Bill Johnson, Gwinnett resident and Parkinson’s patient, as he coordinates guest speakers, workshops, and meeting topics. Email [email protected] for more information.

Hatha Yoga • Mondays or Thursdays Mondays: May 18 to July 27 (no class May 25, June 22, and June 29) from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. August 3 to September 28 (no class September 7) from 5:45pm to 6:45pm and 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Thursdays: May 7 to May 28 (four-week session); August 6 to September 24 from 5:45pm to 6:45pm. Cost: $12 for four-week session or $24 for eight-week session. Class emphasizes fitness, flexibility, balance, mind-body awareness, proper breathing, and relax-ation. Appropriate for people of all ages, shapes, and sizes (minors must be accompanied by a registered adult). For class inquiries, contact instructor at [email protected]. Pre-registration and payment with instructor is required to hold spot.

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Veterans Helping Veterans Peer Support Group • FREE!Thursdays until May 28 from 11:00am to noon. Veterans now have an opportunity to come together in the Centerville area to lend support to one another, to start conversations, and to grow as a community. Join retired Sergeant Withers as he facilitates weekly meetings, hosts guest speakers on relevant topics to veterans, and shares an abundance of resources available. For more information, email Sergeant Withers at [email protected].

Rapid HIV Testing for Ages 13+ • FREE! Mondays: June 26, July 27, and August 24 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. No needles. Results in 20 minutes. Sponsored by AID Gwinnett/RCCInc.org (Positive Impact Health Centers). For more information, call 678.990.6430 or visit RCClinc.org.

CPR, AED and First AidMonday, August 10 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Effectively recognize and treat adult emergen-cies in the critical first minutes until EMS arrives. Cost: $25 without certification or $45 with 2-year certification. Required minimum of five pre-paid participants by August 5 to hold class. Contact Tracey at 678.278.8396 or [email protected] for class information.

Living Well: A Chronic Disease Self-Management ProgramFridays, August 28 to October 2 from 9:30am to noon. Workshops teach techniques dealing with fatigue, stress, and difficult emotions; how to control health challenges and life; and ways to communicate with family, friends, and health professionals. Cost: $5 cash, nonrefundable registration fee for all six weeks. A minimum of eight pre-registered and paid participants required by August 26 to hold class. Program is sponsored by the Atlanta Regional Commis-sion, Area Agency on Aging and GA Division of Aging, the Centerville Community Center, and the Buford Human Services Center. Call the community center for more information.

Juice and Cookies Music Exploration for Ages 6 months to 4 yearsWednesdays: May 13 and August 12 from 11:00am to noon. Interactive rhythm exploration with snack. Space limited to the first 25 people (parents, children com-bined). Cost: $1 per person in cash notes, no change please. Infants 0 – 5 months free. No pre-registration necessary; only walk-ins. No daycares please.

AARP Smart Driver Course Tuesdays: May 12 or August 18 from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Class open to all adults. You don’t need to be a member of AARP to attend. Learn defensive driving tech-niques and how to adjust to age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Designed for seniors, but anyone with a valid driver’s license is welcome. For insurance discount, contact your insurance provider. Cost: $15 for AARP members with membership card; $20 non-members. Pre-register by calling the center.

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AARP CarFit Program • FREE! Tuesdays: May 26, June 23, July 28, or August 25 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. A 20-minute in-teractive, customized educational program to improve driver safety ensuring safest “fit” for drivers in their vehicles, recommended adjustments, adaptations, and local resources. No appointment necessary. Open to individuals with a valid driver’s license.

Social Security Workshop • FREE! Thursday, June 4 from 10:00am to 11:00am; Friday, July 17 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Is it possible to stop working at age 62 and still make more money? What is SSA Pub. 05-10069? Learn how simple filing mistakes can cost thousands of dollars a year in lost benefits. Join this informative discussion that may help boost your social security income. Pre-registration required by June 2; July 15 respectively. Minimum of six participants required to hold class.

Home Food Preservation: Spring and Summer Fruits and Vegetables • FREE!Friday, June 5 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Learn a variety of methods for safely preserving nature’s bounty, including how to can, freeze, and dehydrate. Class includes a video of water bath canning by UGA Extension – Gwinnett County. Minimum of eight required to hold class. Pre-registration required by June 1 by calling the community center and speaking with staff.

Technology Classes for Seniors Ages 50+ • FREE! Tuesdays from 9:00am to 11:00am. If you have a computer, tablet, smart phone, or other technology you are unsure how to use, come learn from students who will provide per-sonalized assistance. June 2, July 14: Tablets 101; June 9, July 21: Internet Security; June 16, July 28: Photos and Videos; June 23, August 4: Video Conference and June 30, August 11: Facebook 101. Sponsored by Gwinnett County 4-H Club and AARP. To reserve your spot, call the center.

ABC Tutoring’s Summer Reading Camp for Grades 1 to 4Monday through Thursday: June 1 to June 25 from 9:00am to 11:30am for grades 1to 2; from 12:30pm to 3:00pm for grades 3 to 4. Jump start your child’s prog-ress by learning reading strategies, assistance with comprehension, phonics, and in-creased vocabulary through use of interactive games, visuals, and reading booklets during group sessions. Cost: $60 per week with first week’s fee due at registra-tion. For camp information, please contact instructor at [email protected] or call 404.438.1067. Pre-registration with payment required to hold spot.

Babysitters’ Boot Camp for Ages 11 – 18Saturday, June 6; Monday, June 15 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Youth receive basic child care, safe play safety training, first aid, and career development skills. Students will obtain a certification card after completing the course. Cost: $40 per participant. Minimum of five pre-paid partic-ipants required by June 3 to hold class. Pre-registration with payment required to hold spot. For class information, contact Tracey at 678.278.8396 or [email protected].

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Championship Chess and Tennis Summer Camp for Youth Ages 7 to 14Monday through Friday: June 8 to June 12; June 22 to June 26; July 6 to July 10; July 20 to July 24 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Cost $65 per week. Camp is for kids ages 7 to 14 and includes tournament, pizza party, practice chess sets with sheets, tennis rackets, and balls for camp use. Bring lunch and two snacks. For camp information, contact [email protected] or call 770.560.1071. Pre-registration with payment required to hold spot. Call the center for more information.

Crafty Thursdays: Preparing Your Summer Garden for Ages 5 to 10 years Thursday, June 11 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Come get your garden ready with Ms. Kathy as she teaches how to plant and decorate your garden for summer. Seeds and a birdhouse will be provided. Cost: $1 nonrefundable fee per child in cash note, no coins. This is a parent-assisted program and parents must stay with participant during the entire event. Limited to 15 children. Pre-registration with payment required to hold spot. Call the center for more information.

Healthy Hands Cooking for Ages 5 to 10Monday through Friday: June 15 to June 19 from 11:00am to noon. Come take part in the signature cooking program and gain a solid foundation of cooking skills that will last a lifetime. Children will gain confidence as they learn to make healthy snacks and meals for the family. Cost: $80 per participant. Includes food, student workbooks, lesson plans, and menus. Cook-ing utensils and aprons are loaned during camp week. Taught by Healthy Hands Cooking cer-tified instructor Nyokabi Mickens. For more information, email [email protected]. Pre-registration with payment required to hold spot. Call the center for more information.

Sitcom Day for Family • FREE!Wednesday, June 17 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. “What’s Happening” will be showing from 11:00am to 1:00pm. It is a 70’s American sitcom that follows the lives of three working-class African-American teens living in Los Angeles. Enjoy watching another sitcom, “Everybody Hates Chris” from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. It features the life experiences of an African-American teenage boy living in the 80’s. Since shows are unrated, viewing is at the discretion of parents. Bring your blankets and pillows and enjoy this family sit-down time. This is a family-friendly program and parents must stay with children during the entire event. Refreshments available while supplies last. Space is limited.

Crafty Thursdays: Happy Father’s Day for Ages 1 to 4 years Thursday, June 18 from 10:30am to 11:30am. It is time to give dad the gift he deserves for Father’s Day. Come enjoy decorating a card and personalizing a special foam placemat for dad. All supplies included. Cost: $1 nonrefundable fee per child in cash note, no coins. This is a parent-assisted program and parents must stay with participant during the entire event. Limited to 15 children. Pre-registration with payment required to hold spot.



Safety Carnival Day for Ages 3 to 7 yearsThursday, June 25 from 10:00am to noon. Enjoy the Mumferd’s Safety Tales puppet show about water safety, carnival games, popsicles, and a visit from the Gwinnett County Police Crime Prevention Unit with additional child safety presentations. Cost: $1 nonrefundable fee per child in cash note, no coins. This is a parent-assisted program and parents must stay with participant during the entire event. Limited to 15 children. Pre-registration with payment required to hold spot. Event sponsored by the Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre and the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Crafty Thursdays: Fourth of July Craft for Toddlers Ages 1 to 4 yearsThursday, July 2 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Come enjoy an ice cream party and celebrate your independence with a special red, white, and blue craft. Cost: $1 nonrefundable fee per child in cash note, no coins. This is a parent-assisted program and parents must stay with participant during the entire event. Limited to 15 children. Pre-registration with payment required to hold spot.

Crafty Thursdays: Fabric Painting and Bead Bracelets for Ages 5 to 10 yearsThursday, July 9 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Decorate yourself with personalized bracelets and fabrics. Cost: $1 nonrefundable fee per child in cash note, no coins. This is a parent-as-sisted program and parents must stay with participant during the entire event. Limited to 15 children. Pre-registration with payment required to hold spot.

Movie Day for Family • FREE!Wednesday, July 15 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Enjoy a G-rated movie with your kids (movie to be announced). Bring your blankets and pillows and enjoy this family sit-down time. This is a family-friendly program and parents must stay with children during the entire movie. Refreshments available while supplies last. Space is limited.

Crafty Thursdays: Let’s Make a Coaster for Ages 3 to 7Thursday, July 16 from 10:30am to 11:30am. There is nothing like a cold glass of lemonade atop a personalized coaster. Come decorate your very own ceramic tile using personal draw-ings, photos, or paints. For photo coasters, please bring your own 4x4 size photo print. Cost: $1 nonrefundable fee per child in cash note, no coins. This is a parent-assisted program and parents must stay with participant during the entire event. Limited to 15 children. Pre-regis-tration with payment required to hold spot.

Crafty Thursdays: Old Fashioned Play Date for Ages 6 to 10 yearsThursday, July 23 from 10:30am to 11:30. Join us for Legos, puzzles, Play-Doh, and board games. Cost: $1 nonrefundable fee per child in cash note, no coins. This is a parent-assisted program and parents must stay with participant during the entire event. Limited to 15 chil-dren. Pre-registration with payment required to hold spot.

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Basic Computer Classes for Adults • FREE!Tuesdays from 9:00am to 11:00am. Lessons will cover how to save, print, edit documents and how to use the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Pow-erPoint. Class meets for six weeks. Call the center for class dates and to register.

Basic Computer Classes for Seniors • FREE!Thursdays from 9:00am to 11:00am. Ages 60+. Lessons will cover how to save, print, edit documents and how to use the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Class meets for six weeks. Call the center for class dates and to register.

Intermediate Computer Class for Adults • FREE!Mondays and Thursdays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Lessons will cover PC hardware/software overview, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, word processing, spreadsheets, creating pre-sentations, fixing/avoiding problems, and more! Class meets for five weeks. Call the center for class dates and to register.

MS Office 2010 Training • FREE! Saturdays from 10:00am to noon. This seven-class training will cover Microsoft Office basics, formatting, tables, proofing, and more. Training provided by Lift Up Atlanta Inc. For class dates and to register, visit www.liftupatlanta.com or call 678.517.4924.

AARP Smart Driver Course Taught in ChineseSaturdays from 9:00am to 3:30pm. After completion of the course, you may be eligible for a 10 percent discount on your auto insurance depending on your driving record. Cost: $15 for AARP members or $20 for non-AARP members. For class dates and to register, email [email protected] or call 678.242.9886.

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Partnerships available! NHSC partners with nonprofits, government agencies, and volunteers to provide classes or programs that benefit the local community. Space is available to hold classes during the day, evening or Saturdays. No fee to use space if class meets center guidelines and offers the class for free or at a reduced cost. Call 678.225.5400 or email [email protected]. Volunteers, please register at www.volunteergwinnett.net.

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Certified Anger Management for Youth Ages 12 to 21 Years Saturdays from 10:00am to 11:30am. Cost: $25. Court ordered clients must com-plete assessment. Program provided by Bridging the Gap Independent Living and Resource Center. For class dates and to register, please call 678.467.0159 or email [email protected].

Girl ScoutsSecond and fourth Saturday every month from 10:00am to noon. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. No meetings on holiday weekends. To join the Girl Scouts or for more information, call 770.702.9100.

Prostate Cancer Awareness • FREE!Thursdays: May 14 and July 9 from 10:00am to 11:30am. Ken Stevens, survivor and vice president of the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition, will host a discussion and information group. Women are encouraged to attend. No registration required.

Rapid HIV Testing • FREE! Thursdays: May 28, June 25, July 23, or August 27 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. No needles. No appointment needed. Results in 20 minutes. Sponsored by AID Gwinnett. For more informa-tion, call 678.990.6430 or visit RCClinc.org. Food Talk Nutrition Class • FREE!Fridays: August 7 to September 25 from 10:00am to noon. Eight-week course. Want tips for healthy eating while staying on a budget? Topics will include saving with smart shopping, eating well on the go, reducing mealtime stress, and more! Representative speaks English and Spanish. Provided by the UGA Extension – Gwinnett County. Please call the center to register.

Fire and Life Safety Education in English, Korean, and Spanish • FREE! Friday, August 14 from 11:00am to noon. Offered by the Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services. Topics include general fire safety, evacuation planning, smoke alarm use, and fire extinguisher training. No registration required. Please call the center for more information.

Chair Yoga for Seniors • FREE!First and third Monday every month. Ages 60+. Come increase your strength and flexibility. No pre-registration required. Call the senior center for more information at 678.225.5430.

Clases Prenatales • GRATIS!Lunes de 9:00am hasta mediodía. Clases sobre el embarazo; preparación para el parto; cuida-do del recién nacido; alimentación y nutrición materna; como cuidar de su bebe; clases bási-cas de inglés y mucho más. Si tiene otros niños, se los cuidamos para que puedas participar en las clases sin preocupación. Cuando terminan reciben un certificado en su graduación. Clase en español enseñadas por Mercy Care. El curso es patrocinado por el Centro de Re-cursos Humanos de Norcross. Para inscripción o más información, llame a Gloria Baroni al 678.843.8902.

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Zumba GOLD for Seniors • FREE!Wednesdays at 11:00am. Zumba GOLD is for those who want gentle/effective aerobic movement to exciting Latin music using steps in Salsa, Meringue, Samba, etc. Classes taught by Diane Adams, an instructor certified in senior fitness by ASFA. Call the senior center for more information at 678.225.5430.

Learn to Read and Write English • FREE!Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am to 11:00am. Class meets for nine weeks. Classes are in a mixed level setting and participants must have some knowledge of the English language. No registration required. Call the center for class dates.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes • FREE! Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. New and re-turning students need to take a test to determine the current level of proficiency. Provided by the Asian American Resource Center. Email [email protected] or call 770.270.0663 for more information.

Citizenship Classes • FREE! Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. This class provides information about the interview process, the questions asked, and the vocabulary. Participants will also learn history and other current information about the United States. Pro-vided by the Asian American Resource Center. Email [email protected] or call 770.270.0663 for more information.

Multicultural Center for Positive Aging • FREE!Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Center open to all seniors ages 60+. Seniors par-ticipate in recreational activities, presentations by guest speakers, and day trip excursions. No cost to become a member; however, the center operates on donations for transportation and meals. Non-members, call 678.225.5430 to reserve a meal by 1:00pm the day before attending or email [email protected].

Create It Theatre Summer Camp for ages 5 to 14Monday through Friday: June 1 to July 31 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Cost: $65 per week plus a one-time $25 registration fee. Participants should eat breakfast and bring a lunch. Only a snack will be included. Youth will create a new production each week with a performance on the last day. New theme each week. Theme repeats every four weeks. Hosted by Tameka Anderson with GASP Ministries. To register, call 404.826.4277.

Girls Summer Camp for Grades K to 5Monday through Friday: June 1 to June 26 from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Free childcare will be pro-vided by Girl Scouts volunteers from 8:00am to 9:00am. Cost: $60 per week. Breakfast and lunch included. Presented by Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and Liga de Futbol de Atlanta. Space is limited. Call 404.889.5923 to register.

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Gamblers Anonymous • FREE!Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This program is for individuals, family members, friends, and loved ones who have been impacted by gambling. For more information, call 678.234.5648.

Partners in Parenting • FREE!Saturday, June 27 from 10:00am to noon. The topic for this session will be Raising Happy Kids. Light refreshments will be served. Bring the kids and learn how to manage stress. There is a special surprise for parents at the end. Hosted by Tameka Anderson with GASP Ministries. To register, please call 404.826.4277.

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Training • FREE!Prior to training, a prospective volunteer must complete an application, reference checks, and consent to a criminal background check. Prospective volunteer is required to complete 40 hours of training, including 10 hours of court observation over a four to six-week period. For consideration, email [email protected] or call 770.619.6015.

Job Readiness Workshop • FREE! Saturdays: May 9, June 13, July 11, or August 8 from 9:00am to noon. This one day workshop will cover resume writing as well as interview skills. Workshop provided by Lift Up Atlanta Inc. Call the center to register in advance.

Homeowner H2O: Water Conservation Workshop • FREE! Tuesday, June 18 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Lower your water bill. Learn how to Improve efficiency inside and outside the home, detect leaks and repairs, install water-efficient fix-tures, and increase water-saving behaviors. All participants receive a low-flow retrofit kit that includes faucet aerators, showerhead, and other products; an outdoor watering kit with au-to-off hose nozzle and rain gauge; toilet leak detection dye tablets; step-by-step guide to per-form a do-it-yourself water audit; information about toilet rebate program, and receive up to $200 towards the purchase of new Water Sense toilets. Call 678.376.6722 to pre-register, or email [email protected] and include name, address, and telephone number.

Homebuyer Education Workshop • FREE! Friday, June 26 from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Topics to be covered are: budgeting and money management, ABCs of credit and credit reports, down payment assistance programs, what to expect from a realtor, mortgage loan process, home inspections and appraisals, homeowner’s insurance, the closing day, your legal rights, and more! To register, please call 1.866.625.0129. Provided by ClearPoint Credit Counseling.

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It is fun to grill outdoors with friends and family around you while having great con-versation! Food safety is first, think of your grill as an extension of your kitchen, and fol-low the same food safety steps both inside and out.

Clean firstWhether you are using your own grill or a public grill, scrub it with soapy water before each use. Wash your hands before, during, and after food preparation, especially after handling raw meat. Pack disinfecting wipes or hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.

Thaw and marinate meat safelyThaw frozen foods in the refrigerator or microwave, not on the countertop or by the grill. Marinate meat in the refrigerator.

Safe grilling tipsTo avoid cross contamination, use different brushes to baste raw and cooked meat. You should also use separate cutting boards, plates, and grilling utensils when handling raw meat and ready-to-eat foods. After us-ing knives, grilling tongs, or forks with raw meat and poultry, clean them thoroughly with soapy water.

Cook it completelyGrilled foods can be harmful if not fully cooked. The only reliable way to ensure meat is safe and ready to eat is by using a meat thermometer; checking the color of meat or juices does not work. Use the fol-lowing internal temperature guide for prop-erly cooked meat: steak at 145 F (rest meat for 3 minutes before consuming), hamburg-ers at 160 F, and chicken at 165 F.

Take care of leftoversDon’t leave food out for extended periods of time, even if it’s fully cooked. Refrigerate all dishes within two hours, one hour on hot summer days. Keep perishable foods on ice and make sure they stay chilled in the cooler.

Store leftovers in shallow, airtight con-tainers for maximum three or four days and write the refrigerated date on top. Reheat leftovers to an internal tempera-ture of 165 F before serving a second time around. Check the temperature with a meat thermometer.

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