Celebrates
Reading of the Older Americans Month Proclamation
Tuesday
April 23
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Wednesday
May 1
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Thursday
May 2
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Thursdays
May 2, 9
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Saturday
May 4
11:00 a.m.–Noon
May 6–17
Monday
May 6
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Hear the reading of the Older Americans Month Proclamation at the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Meeting.
Manuel J. Maloof Center
1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
How to Create a Will
Attorney Shannon Pawley will walk participants through the step-by-step process of creating a will. Come prepared to create a draft will and ask questions that pertain to your needs. Registration required.
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084 • 404.679.4408
Senior Bingo
Want to win some prizes? Join in on the fun with Senior Bingo. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation. Registration required.
Lithonia-Davidson Library
6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058 • 770.482.3820
Chair/Mat Yoga with Mariam Gilmer
Join Mariam Gilmer, certified Hatha yoga instructor, for this series of yoga classes while sitting in a chair or on a mat. Attend in person or virtually. Support provided by the Friends of Northlake-Barbara Loar Library. Registration required.
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084 • 404.679.4408
Preplanning for Your Final Wishes
Join us for an informational conversation about planning for your final wishes.
Flat Shoals Library
4022 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034 • 404.244.4370
The 35th Annual DeKalb County Senior Olympic Games
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs will host the DeKalb County Senior Olympics at venues across the county. For more information, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks. If you have questions regarding registration, contact 404.371.2711.
Senior Olympics Kickoff Celebration and Welcome Expo
Celebrate the start of the Senior Olympics.
9:00 a.m.: Expo begins.
10:00 a.m.: Ceremony starts.
11:00 a.m.: Games commence.
Exchange Recreation Center
2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30034 • 404.687.3430
Monday
May 6
1:00–1:30 p.m.
Monday
May 6
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays
May 7, 21
11:00 a.m.–Noon
Tuesday
May 7
11:00 a.m.–Noon
Tuesdays
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Noon–1:00 p.m.
May 7, 10, 14, 21, 28
Senior Bingo
Test your luck and win prizes. Support provided by the Friends of NorthlakeBarbara Loar Library. Registration required.
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084 • 404.679.4408
Live Jazz Saxophonist Dwan Bosman
Enjoy soothing jazz music and light refreshments under the gazebo. Support provided by the Friends of Lithonia-Davidson Library. Registration required.
Lithonia-Davidson Library
6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058 • 770.482.3820
Come Dance with Me: Beginner Line Dancing with Faye
Learn some cool moves while getting a good workout, with Faye Ellison. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation. Registration required.
Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center
593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA 30079 • 404.508.7174
Senior Bingo
Test your luck and win fun prizes. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation. Registration Required.
Clarkston Women’s Club
3913 Church St, Clarkston, GA 30021
Savvy Seniors Lunch & Learn
Emory Healthcare professionals will discuss topics relevant to healthy lifestyles for older Americans. Support provided by the Friends of Northlake-Barbara Loar Library. Registration required.
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084 • 404.679.4408
Movie Gems from the Past
Bring your lunch or light snacks.
May 7, 5:00 p.m.: Earthquake (1974). Rated PG. 2h 3m.
May 10, 2:30 p.m.: The Bucket List (2007). Rated PG-13. 1h 37m.
May 14, 5:00 p.m.: JAWS (1975). Rated PG. 2h 4m.
May 21, 5:00 p.m.: Silver Streak (1976). Rated PG. 1h 54m.
May 28, 5:00 p.m.: Cheech and Chong: Up in Smoke (1978). Rated R. 1h 26m.
Covington Library
3500 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032 • 404.508.7180
Wednesday
May 8
10:30 a.m.–Noon
Wednesday
May 8
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday
May 8
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays
May 8, 15, 22
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday
May 8
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Thursday and Monday
May 9, 13
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Saturday
May 11
11:00 a.m.–Noon
Senior Bingo!
Join us for a fun game of Bingo. Prizes provided by the Friends of Flat Shoals Library. Registration required.
Flat Shoals Library
4022 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034 • 404.244.4370
Funeral Pre-Planning
Join Fannie Wiley and Donna Dees as they walk you through the process of funeral pre-planning. Registration Required.
Scott Candler Library
1917 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032 • 404.286.6986
Brush It On
Unleash your inner artist. Grab some paint and brush it on your canvas! Registration required.
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
2861 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, GA 30034 • 404.286.6980
Northlake on the Lawn Concert
Join us in the Northlake-Barbara Loar Reading Garden for live music by local artists. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets for seating. Support provided by the Friends of Northlake-Barbara Loar Library.
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084 • 404.679.4408
BINGO for Seniors
Win prizes, make friends, and have fun. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Redan-Trotti Library
1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia, GA 30058 • 770.482.3821
Empowerline Series
Gennifer Young from the Atlanta Regional Commission will discuss resources and services for seniors, including discounts and savings programs. Registration required.
Lithonia-Davidson Library
6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058 • 770.482.3820
Senior Trail Walk
Join a Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library staff member in front of the library for a BEGINNER walk along a Stone Mountain trail. Dress comfortably, wear good shoes, and bring a bottle of water.
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library
952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 • 770.413.2020
Monday
May 13
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Wednesday
May 15
11:00 a.m.–Noon
Wednesday
May 15
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday
May 15
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Thursday
May 16
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Thursday
May 16
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Friday
May 17
10:00 a.m.
Senior Trivia
Test your knowledge and win prizes. Support provided by the Friends of Northlake-Barbara Loar Library. Registration required.
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084 • 404.679.4408
Finding a Healthy Balance
This interactive session will teach you how to improve balance in your life through exercise, diet, sleep, and stress management. Presented by Naomi Salberg, certified health and wellness coach. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation.
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033 • 404.679.4404
BINGO
Test your luck and win some prizes.
Doraville Library
3748 Central Avenue, Doraville, GA 30340 • 770.936.3852
Senior Game Day
Bring your friends or make new ones and join us for games and snacks. Funded by Methodist Church of Stone Mountain and the Friends of Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library.
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library
952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 • 770.413.2020
7 Facts Everyone Should Know About Hospice
What is hospice? When is it time for hospice? What does hospice provide? This virtual seminar, presented by the Estate and Asset Protection Law Firm, will answer these questions and more. Registration required.
Virtual Library
Check our online calendar at dekalblibrary.org/events for more info.
Purple Affair Movie
Wear purple, enjoy tasty refreshment, and watch the new adaptation of The Color Purple (2023). Rated PG-13. 2h 20m. Support provided by DeKalb Library Foundation. Registration required.
Lithonia-Davidson Library
6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058 • 770.482.3820
Senior Olympics Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony will honor the DeKalb County Senior Olympics winners, participants, and volunteers.
Redan Recreation Center
1839 Phillips Road, Lithonia, GA 30058 • 770.492.5434
Friday
May 17
10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Saturday
May 18
10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Monday
May 20
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Monday
May 20
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Monday
May 20
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Tuesday
May 21
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Wednesday
May 22
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
CORE Community Services Assistance
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) will provide COVID vaccinations and assist with applications for government assistance programs.
Hairston Crossing Library
4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088 • 404.508.7170
Memoir-Memory Book Development Program
DeKalb seniors (age 60+) will create a booklet of their memoirs to share with their family members. We will have presentations by two published authors who will discuss the formation of their memoirs. Lunch provided. Sponsored by the DeKalb County Library Senior Advisory Board and Generations Connected, Inc. Registration required.
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library
952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 • 770.413.2020
Line Dancing with Kim Armstrong
Come and do the Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Cha Cha Slide, the Wobble, and more. Led by line dancing enthusiast Kim Armstrong. Support provided by the Friends of Salem-Panola Library and DeKalb Library Foundation.
Salem-Panola Library
5137 Salem Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038 • 770.987.6900
Upcycled Bottle Painting
Tap into your creative side while painting upcycled bottles. Support provided by the Friends of Northlake-Barbara Loar Library. Registration required.
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084 • 404.679.4408
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Genealogy Group
Join us virtually for our monthly meeting to discuss genealogy methodology, research tips, techniques, and resources. All experience levels. Registration required.
Virtual Library
Check our online calendar at dekalblibrary.org/events for more info.
B2 Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Registration required.
Virtual Library
Check our online calendar at dekalblibrary.org/events for more info.
Senior Celebration and Variety Show
Enjoy entertainment and free lunch, and see your fellow seniors show off their talents. Please bring your library card as proof of DeKalb County residency. Registration required. For more information, call 404.508.7190, ext. 2257.
Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center
3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA 30034 • 404.687.2731
Wednesday
May 22
10:30 a.m.–Noon
Wednesday
May 29
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Thursday
May 30
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Thursday
May 30
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Thursday
May 30
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Thursday
May 30
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Pressed Flower Votives
Explore your artistic side by creating your own hand-crafted pressed flower jar votive. Support provided by the Friends of Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library. Registration required.
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033 • 404.679.4404
Senior Bingo
Join the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library and the Stone Mountain Women’s Club for a lively game of Bingo!
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library
952 Leon Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30083 • 770.413.2020
Senior Bingo
Join us for a few rounds of Bingo and win some prizes! Support provided by the Friends of Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library.
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library
1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033 • 404.679.4404
Senior Board Games
Bring your snacks and socialize with other seniors while playing board games. Registration required.
Lithonia-Davidson Library
6821 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058 • 770.482.3820
Turning Ordinary Days into an Extraordinary Retirement
Rachel Fiore will provide strategies for living your best life during retirement. Support provided by the Friends of Northlake-Barbara Loar Library. Registration required.
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
3772 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084 • 404.679.4408
Zumba Gold Chair Class
Instructor Angela will lead this fun dance/exercise class, featuring Latin and world music, and classic hits from artists like Louis Armstrong, Otis Redding, and Frank Sinatra. This class is for older active adults, beginners, and people with limited mobility.
County Line-Ellenwood Library
4331 River Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294 • 404.241.1668
DeKalb County Neighborhood and Multipurpose Senior Centers
The DeKalb County Human Services Department is celebrating Older Americans Month this May with in-person and free virtual programming for the county’s seniors. The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. Events are free; registration is required.
Lou Walker Multipurpose Senior Center
2538 Panola Road
Stonecrest, GA 30058
770.322.2900
Central DeKalb Senior Center
1346 McConnell Drive
Decatur, GA 30033
770.492.5461
DeKalb-Atlanta Senior Center
25 Warren Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30317
404.370.7297
East DeKalb at Bruce Street Senior Center
2449 Bruce Street
Lithonia, GA 30058
770.484.8759
North DeKalb Senior Center
3393 Malone Drive
Chamblee, GA 30341
404.298.4461
South DeKalb Senior Center
1931 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
404.286.7924
Older Americans Month was created in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens as a way to honor the achievements of seniors. DeKalb County Public Library is celebrating Older Americans Month in May with special programs and other activities at library locations and outside of the library. The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, and we invite people to stay connected by using their library cards to access print and online resources, movies, health and recreational programs, technology classes, and much more in May and beyond.
