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Buford Human Services Center2755 Sawnee Avenue • Buford, GA 30518Main line: 770.614.2400 • Registration line: 770.614.2526www.gwinnettbhsc.comCenter Coordinator • Ingrid Patrick

Agencies housed in the center include: • A one-stop, integrated health and human services center• Buford Public Health Clinic• Buford Senior Center• Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)• Partners with other government and nonprofit agencies to bring programs

that benefit the community as well as clients of the service agencies

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

Activities housed 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• Public and social events for the entire family• Teen forums, mentoring programs, and summer camps• Tutoring/academic prep courses

Norcross Human Services Center5030 Georgia Belle Court • Norcross, GA 30093Main line: 770.638.5660 • Registration line: 770.638.5661www.gwinnettnhsc.comCenter Coordinator • Doris Dietrich

Agencies housed in the center include: • A one-stop, integrated health and human services center• Four Corners Primary Care Center• Gwinnett County Department of Motor Vehicles (Tag Office)• Head Start/Pre-K, Ninth District Opportunity• Norcross Public Health Clinic • Norcross Senior Center• Right from the Start Medicaid • View Point Health (Mental Health) w

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Amateur Art Classes for seniors • FREE!First and third Monday of the month 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 completed in a series of Mondays. Space is limited. Please register in advance.

Hearts for Veterans • FREE!Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm. 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.

Charla de Higiene Dental • ¡GRATIS!11:30am hasta mediodía. 9 de septiembre, 14 de octubre, 11 de noviembre, y 9 de diciem-bre. educación dental para padres y abuelitos para crear un habito para nuestros hijos y nietos sobre la importancia del cuidado de nuestros dientes temporales y permanentes. Dentro de la capacitación se adiciona la explicación en cuanto al cuidado de la aparatología especial que utilizan algunos adultos referentes a prótesis fijas, removibles o totales. Cupo limitado. Para más información acerca de la charla dental, llame a Constanza Welch al 678.437.0155.

GMC’s Care-a-Van MammographyWednesday, September 11 from 8:20am to 2:20pm. Gwinnett Medical Center’s Care-a-Van will be at the Buford Human Services Center to provide digital mammograms. To make an appointment, please call 678.312.3444, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Interactive Demonstration on Canning and Preserving Fruits and VegetablesWednesday, October 2 from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Learn the correct way to preserve fruits and vegetables through proper freezing and storing techniques and how to make a seasonal recipe. Class includes a live demonstration and handouts. Cost: $3 cash in exact change. Pro-gram provided by Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension Service.

AARP Driver Safety Program for Seniors 50+Wednesdays: October 2 or December 4 from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Learn defensive driving techniques and how to adjust to age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. For insurance discount, contact provider. Cost: $12 for AARP members with membership card; $14 nonmembers. Call the Buford Human Services Center to pre-register.

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2755 Sawnee Avenue • Buford, GA 30518770.614.2526 • www.gwinnettbhsc.com

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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 770.614.2541.

Buford Community Resources Expo • FREE!Saturday, October 19 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This event offers many activities for the entire family, including a moonwalk, popcorn, and video games provided by Amerigroup. Families will learn about the many long-standing services in the Buford area as well as new resources that are available for their benefit. If you are a nonprofit or area business and would like to participate in the fair, please email [email protected] for more information.

General Health and Nutrition • FREE! Fridays, September 13 and November 8 from 10:00am to noon. Learn how to eat right using the MyPlate meal planner and find out about community resources. Class provided by Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension Service.

Clase de Salud General y Nutrición • ¡GRATIS! Viernes, 13 de septiembre y 8 de noviembre desde las 10:00am hasta mediodía. Programa puede ser dado en español. Aprenda como comer mejor, como usar el planificador llamado Mi Plato o MyPlate meal planner, y le daremos información sobre recursos en la comunidad. Esta clase es ofrecida por Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension Service. Para más infor-mación y para inscribirse por favor llame al Centro de Servicios Humanos de Buford.

Circuit Training Class • FREE! Fridays from 12:45pm to 1:30pm for adults. Strengthen your muscles and increase your me-tabolism by joining us each week. Please consult with your doctor before you begin this or any exercise program. Space is limited; please register in advance.

Yoga Fitness • FREE! Fridays from 12:45pm to 1:30pm for adults. Exercises and postures designed to promote physical and spiritual well-being. Please consult with your doctor before you begin this or any exercise program. Space is limited; please register in advance.

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The Buford Human Services Center partners with nonprofit organizations to spon-sor free or reduced-cost programming for our community. These partners enjoy free use of space for their service. For consideration, please request a proposal packet by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]


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Project Safe Place The Buford Human Services Center is a registered Safe Place location for children and teens who feel they are being threatened by a stranger; picked on by other kids; latchkey kids who have lost their keys; runaway teens or those who have been kicked out of their homes; youth with friends who are drinking and driving; teens experiencing family crisis/breakdown in communication; or children from neglectful or abusive homes. Provided by the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. Visit www.gwinnettchildrenshelter.org or call 770.614.2400 for more information.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Literacy and Civics Classes • FREE!Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Students need to take a test to determine the current level of proficiency. Students will then be placed in one of six levels. Classes are for adults from any culture or nationality who want to learn or improve English as their second language. Classes are provided by the Asian American Resource Center. Please call 770.270.0663 for more information or email [email protected]. Call BHSC for registration dates and more infor-mation. Para información en español, llame al 770.614.2526.

English as a Second Language • FREE! Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to noon. Classes for adults from any culture or nation-ality who want to learn or improve their knowledge of English. Classes are provided by the Asian American Resource Center. For more information, email [email protected] or call 770.270.0663. For registration dates, call the Buford Human Services Center. Para in-formación en español, llame al 770.614.2526.

I am BEAUTIFUL • FREE!Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Group’s goal is to build self-es-teem and leadership capabilities in girls and women of all ages. Beautiful Beginnings meets at the Buford Human Services Center. To inquire about this meeting or I Am BEAUTIFUL’s award-winning summer program, please call 404.545.9051.

CPACS • FREE!Fridays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Group’s goal is to support and mentor youth to keep them in school, provide possible job opportunities, and, when needed, offer GED courses to eligi-ble candidates. Some services are provided off site. Group is always looking for peer volun-teers. For more information, please call the Center for Pan Asian Community Services Gwin-nett at 404.457.9223.

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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 in-formation, please call 678.982.4687 or email [email protected].

Gamblers Anonymous • FREE! Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Gamblers Anonymous is a program for individual gamblers 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.

Remembering 9/11 and Preparing for the Unexpected Lunch and Learn • FREE!Wednesday, September 11 from 11:30am to 1:00pm. The 9/11 tragedy reminds us to get ready for the unexpected. Join us for lunch and learn how to prepare a life-saving emergency preparedness plan. Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services, the Emergency Preparedness Committee, and Gwinnett County’s Office of Emergency Management will provide safety information for the entire family. For more information, please visit www.noahsarkbesafe.org or call 404.537.9930. Space is limited. Please register early to reserve your space.

Ice Cream Social – Family Emergency Planning • FREE!Monday, September 16 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Join us for ice cream and learn how to pre-pare for an unforeseen emergency. With the recent tornadoes that ripped through Oklaho-ma, many experts believe that it is just a matter of time before similar situations affect our own community. Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services, the Emergency Prepared-ness Committee, and Gwinnett County’s Office of Emergency Management will provide safe-ty information for the entire family. For more information, contact Noak’s Ark at 404.537.9930. Space is limited; register in advance by calling the Buford Human Services Center.

First-Time Home Buyer • FREE!Wednesday, October 30 from 8:30am to 5:00pm. This workshop will guide participants through the complex process of purchasing a home. Topics include: finding the right mort-gage product, understanding the costs of ownership, and preparing for closing, finding down payment assistance program, and learning to budget and manage money, and much more. To register, please call 1.800.251.2227. Space is limited; please register early.

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You can register for a class at the Buford Human Services Center by sending a re-quest to [email protected]. You will then receive a confirmation via email for free classes or a temporary spot for classes that have a cost. The temporary spot will become permanent once payment is made. Some exceptions may apply.

5770.985.4713 • www.centervillecommunitycenter.com

Law Enforcement Agencies Assisting in Development of Students (L.E.A.A.D.S.) for Ages 5 to 14 Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Homework assistance, book club, chess, Spanish for beginners. Cost: $55 non-refundable application fee for new students ($40 for returning students), plus $60 weekly fee (transportation included). For more information, contact Karen Foote at 770.286.3550 or [email protected].

Garden ClubThursdays from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Series I – Fall/Winter Garden Planning, Irrigation and Drainage: August 8, 15, and 22; Series II – Landscape Design: September 5, 12, and 19; Series III – Perennial Planting: October 3, 10, and 17; Series IV – Urban Tree Selection: November 7, 14, and 21; Series V – Evergreen Trees and Shrubs: December 5, 12, and 19. Cost: $5 per series or $3 per class. Pre-registration and payment required.

Atlanta SCRABBLE® Club Saturdays: September 14, October 12, and November 9 from 10:00am to noon. Cost: $1 per person per game day (cash with exact change, please). For more information, email [email protected] or call 770.557.1343.

Clicks and Sticks Knitting Guild Second Thursdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. For all levels. Cost: $25 per year (first meeting free) to fund charity knitting and educational sessions. For more information, please contact the Guild at 770.413.6171 or [email protected].

Red Hat Society • FREE! Third Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. Cayenne Peppers of Centerville is looking for red and pink hatters to join. For more information, call Julie Belk at 770.860.8698 or 770.985.4713.

Duplicate Bridge Class and Club Non-sanctioned duplicate bridge club now forming. Beginner and intermediate level players are invited to attend this friendly game of 24 rounds. A 15-minute Bridge Tips class precedes play. Bring your brown bag lunch and plan for a good time.

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770.985.4713 • www.centervillecommunitycenter.comCenter Coordinator • Vivian Gaither

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Jazz for Ages 5 to 11 Tuesdays from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Session I: August 13 to September 17; Septem-ber 24 to October 29; November 5 to December 10 (five-week session: no class November 26). Cost: $45 per six-week session, including recital. Contact Simone Saddler at [email protected] or 678.357.1164. To pre-register, call the center.

Pre-Ballet/Tap for Ages 3 to 4 Saturdays from 8:30am to 9:30am. Session I: August 10 to September 21 (no class August 31); Session II: September 28 to November 2 (no class October 5); Session III: November 9 to December 14 (five-week session: no class November 30). Sessions are progressive. Cost: $55 per session, including recital. Contact Simone Saddler at [email protected] or call 678.357.1164. To pre-register, call the center.

Ballet/Tap II for Ages 6 to 8 Saturdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Session I: August 10 to September 21 (no class August 31); Session II: September 28 to November 2 (no class October 5); Session III: November 9 to December 14 (five-week session: no class November 30). Sessions are progressive. Cost: $55 per session, including recital. Contact Simone Saddler at [email protected] or call 678.357.1164. To pre-register, call the center.

Ballet/Tap III for Ages 8 to 11 Saturdays from 10:40am to noon. Session I: August 10 to September 21 (no class August 31); Session II: September 28 to November 2 (no class October 5); Session III: November 9 to December 14 (five-week session: no class November 30). Sessions are progressive. Cost: $60 per session, including recital. Contact Simone Saddler at [email protected] or call 678.357.1164. To pre-register, call the center.

Ballet/Tap I for Ages 5 to 7 Saturdays from 12:10pm to 1:10pm. Session I: August 10 to September 21 (no class August 31); Session II: September 28 to November 2 (no class October 5); Session III: November 9 to December 14 (five-week session: no class November 30). Sessions are progressive. Cost: $55 per session, including recital. Contact Simone Saddler at [email protected] or call 678.357.1164. To pre-register, call the center.

GED Preparatory Course August 5 to November 27 (no class September 2). Monday classes: Language Arts Writing and Essay from 6:00pm to 7:45pm; Reading Comprehension (Language Arts Reading, Social Studies, Science) from 8:00pm to 9:00pm. Wednesday classes: Math I from 6:00pm to 7:45pm; Math II from 8:00pm to 9:00pm. Cost: $30 for all six subjects and includes book. Sponsored by Catalyst Consultants Unlimited, LLC. For more information, please email [email protected]. For registration and payment, call the center.

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Design Like a Pro! Thursdays, September 5 to October 3 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Thinking about redecorating, purchasing furniture, or just wanting a change to what you already have? Get in touch with your inner design diva and learn how to Design Like a Pro! Topics include principles and elements of design; planning and creating floor plans; working with color, finishes, fabrics; window treatments; and focal points. Cost: $15 non-refundable registration fee with a $40 course fee for five weeks. For more information, contact designer Linda Dove with more than 25 years of experience at [email protected].

Homeowner H2O: Water Conservation • FREE!Saturday, September 21 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. All participants will receive low-flow retro-fit kit, toilet leak detection dye tablets, guide to perform do-it-yourself water audit, informa-tion about toilet rebate program, and up to $200 toward the purchase of new WaterSense®

toilets. Pre-registration required by emailing [email protected].

Interactive Demonstration Preserving Fall Fruits and VegetablesFriday, October 4 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Cost: $1 cash in exact change. Sponsored by Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension Service. For information, contact the center.

Knitting 101 Tuesdays, October 15 and November 12 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Size 8 needles, worsted weight yarn required. Cost: $2 cash with exact change. Class limit: 12. Contact Guild at 770.413.6171 or [email protected]. To register, call the center.

For Single Parents: Partners in Parenting • FREE!First Tuesday of every month from 10:00am to noon or 7:00pm to 8:30pm. September: Stress Management, October: Relationships, November: Finances, December: Health. For registration and more information, call Tameka Anderson with God’s Angel to Single Parents (GASP) at 404.826.4277.

Snellville and Centerville Writer’s Groups • FREE! Snellville writers interested in writing novels meet the first and third Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Centerville writers meet the first and third Thursdays from 10:00am to noon. Critique format; all genres. No registration required.

Toastmasters of CentervilleThursdays at 7:00pm. Lose your fear while learning to become a better public speaker, deliv-er great presentations, lead teams effectively, and give and receive constructive evaluations.

“If you can dream it, you can do it.”

~ Walt Disney



FIRST® LEGO® League Teams: NATURE’S FURY Challenge Mondays, August 19 to March 31 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. For youth ages 9 to 16. Youth are challenged to think like scientists and engineers by having teams build, test, and program an autonomous robot to solve real-world problems. Cost: $85 non-refundable registration fee for August through March with $12 monthly dues. To preregister, call 770.985.4713. For more information, contact Fran Thompson at [email protected].

GED Preparatory Course Mondays and Wednesdays until November 27 (no class September 2). Mondays: Lan-guage Arts Writing and Essay from 6:00pm to 7:45pm; Reading Comprehension (Language Arts Reading, Social Studies, Science) from 8:00pm to 9:00pm. Wednesdays: Math I from 6:00pm to 7:45pm; Math II from 8:00pm to 9:00pm. Cost: $30 for all six subjects and includes book. Sponsored by Catalyst Consultants Unlimited, LLC. For more information, please email [email protected]. For registration and payment, call the center.

S.A.T. Math Boot Camp Saturday, September 14 from 12:30pm to 6:30pm. Cost: $150 (10 percent sibling discount for two or more children) includes packet of exercises and copy of How to Help Parents and Kids Get Over the Fear of Math. Email [email protected] for more information. To pre-register, call the center.

Inventors Club of Centerville for Grades 1 to 5 Saturday, September 21 for grades 1 through 5 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Topics: Aerospace, friction, classroom planetarium, room design, lava lamp creation, robotics, and more! Cost: $25. Bring your own lunch or snack. For information, contact Fran Thompson at [email protected]. To pre-register, call the center.

Holiday Craft Paper Quilt • FREE!Tuesdays: September 24 and October 22 from 10:00am to 11:00am; Saturdays: October 12 and November 9 from noon to 1:00pm. Stop by the center’s foyer with your child (caregiver assisted activity) and create your own section of our holiday paper quilt (while supplies last). Assembled quilt will be displayed in the center during the holiday season.

Building a Basic Budget for Youth Ages 12 to 17 • FREE! Saturday, September 28 from 1:00pm to 2:15pm. Sponsored by the Associated Credit Union. To pre-register, call the center.

Create It Theatre for Ages 5 to 14Mondays, September 30 to November 18 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Cost: $10 non-refund-able registration fee with a $50 course fee for eight weeks. For more information, contact Tameka Anderson at 404.826.4277.

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Championship Chess for Ages 7 to 14 Saturdays, October 12 to November 16 from 10:00am to noon. Instruction for the first hour and free practice club for the second hour with required parent/guardian participation during second hour. Cost: $48 per six weeks. To pre-register, call 770.985.4713. For more information, email [email protected] or call 770.560.1071.

Knitting 101 Tuesdays, October 15 and November 12 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Children ages 8 to 12 must have adult learner present. Size 8 needles, worsted-weight yarn required. Cost: $2 cash with exact change. Class limit: 12. Contact Guild at 770.413.6171 or [email protected]. To pre-register, call the center.

Teaching Our Generation About AIDS for Ages 13 to 24 • FREE!Saturday, October 19 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Limited to 15 participants. For more infor-mation, call Diakima Thomas with AID Gwinnett at 678.990.6432. Register with the center.

P.R.I.D.E. (Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error) • FREE! Thursday, October 24 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 infor-mation, call 404.578.7629 or email [email protected]. To pre-register, call center.

Spoken Word/Slam Poetry Workshops for Teens Now forming. Learn poetry writing and share your craft through open mic events, contact the CCC at 770.982.4647 and leave your name, phone, and email address. Minimum of 15 participants to hold workshop.

ABC Math Tutoring for Grades 2 to 5 Tuesdays until December 17 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm for grades 2 and 3; 6:15pm to 7:15pm for grades 4 and 5. Cost: $12 per week; first two weeks’ fee of $24 due at registration. For class information, contact [email protected] or 404.438.1067. To pre-register, call the center.

ABC Language Arts and Reading Comprehension Tutoring for Grades 2 to 4 Thursdays until December 19 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm for grades 2 and 3; 6:15pm to 7:15pm for grade 4. Saturdays: August 24 to December 14 from noon to 1:00pm for grades 2 and 3; 1:15pm to 2:15pm for grade 4. Cost: $12 per week; first two weeks’ fee of $24 due at reg-istration. For class information, contact [email protected] or 404.438.1067. To pre-register, call the center.

“Either you run the day, or the day runs you.”

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Benefit Analysis Screening • FREE! Wednesdays: September 18, October 30, and November 20 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Determine eligibility for food stamps, Medicaid for children and pregnant women, WIC, TANIF, subsidized childcare, and energy assistance. Sponsored by the Atlanta Prosperity Campaign. Call the center to make an appointment. For program information, please visit www.atlantaprosperity.org.

Global Cardboard Challenge: Day of Play for Kids Ages 5 to 14 • FREE!Saturday, October 5 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Celebrate National Day of Play and participate in the Global Cardboard Challenge. Use your creative talents to build items from cardboard. Registration deadline: September 20 at 3:00pm. To volunteer or for more information, email the Inventors Club at [email protected]. For registration, call the center.

The Taste of Centerville: A Community CelebrationSaturday, October 5 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Enjoy inflatables, face painting, food tasting booths, and live entertainment. Event is being held at Church of the Redeemer Presbyterian. For more information, call 770.979.2467 or visit www.tasteofcenterville.org.

Low Income Energy Assistance ProgramApplication Dates: TBD. For income eligibility guidelines, call Partnership for Community Action at 404.929.2500.

Advance VotingThe community center is an advance voting site only, not an election day precinct. For dates, voter registration, and election day precinct information, contact Gwinnett County Board of Registration and Elections at 678.226.7210 or visit www.gwinnettelections.com.

Breakfast with SantaSaturday, December 14 from 10:00am to noon. Enjoy a light breakfast, a craft, and a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves! Pre-registration is recommended. Registration onsite will begin at 10:30am until capacity of 100 is met. Cost: $3 per person (children 6 months and younger free) along with five canned goods per family to benefit the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry food bank.

American Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, December 20 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Please visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1.800.GIVE.LIFE. Bring photo ID. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments encouraged.

Lend a Helping Hand to Your Community!Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The community center is collecting canned goods to benefit the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry. Please donate canned or boxed food items like rice, pasta, soup, dried beans, fruit, vegetables, and certain condiments. Call the center for a full list of needed items.

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Hatha Yoga • Mondays and/or Thursdays Mondays: September 9 to October 21 (no class October 14); October 28 to De-cember 16 (no class November 11 or 25); Thursdays: September 12 to October 17; October 24 to December 12 (no class on October 31 or November 28) from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Cost: $18 per six-week session. For information, contact in-structor, [email protected]. To pre-register, call the center.

Rapid HIV Testing for Ages 13+ • FREE! Mondays: September 23, October 28, and November 25 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. No nee-dles, no names. Results in 20 minutes. Sponsored by AID Gwinnett. For more information, call 678.990.6430 or visit RCClinc.org.

Prostate Cancer Survivor Shares His Story • FREE! Wednesdays: October 9 and November 6 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Women are encour-aged to attend. Sponsored by the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition, www.georgiapcc.org. For more information, contact [email protected]. Call the center to register.

Project SafePlaceThe Centerville Community Center is a registered Safe Place location for children and teens who feel they are being threatened by a stranger; picked on by other kids; latchkey kids who have lost their keys; runaway teens or those who have been kicked out of their homes; youth with friends who are drinking and driving; teens experiencing family crisis/breakdown in communication; or children from neglectful or abusive homes. Provided by the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. Visit www.gwinnettchildrenshelter.org for more information.

Breast Cancer Awareness and Breast Health Tips • FREE!Thursday, October 17 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Enjoy refreshments and giveaways. Spon-sored by the YWCA of Greater Atlanta ENCORE Plus Program, funded by the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Foundation.

Boyz 2 Men Mentoring ProgramTuesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for grades 5 to 12. Parental involvement a must. Cost: $25 non-refundable registration with a one-time $25 program fee for work-book. Sponsored by Law Enforcement Agencies Assisting in Development of Stu-dents (L.E.A.A.D.S.) For more information, please call Karen Foote at 770.286.3550 or email [email protected].

Precious Gems and Pearls Mentoring Program for GirlsTuesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for grades 5 to 12. Parental involvement a must. Cost: $25 non-refundable registration with a one-time $25 program fee for workbook. Sponsored by Law Enforcement Agencies Assisting in Development of Students (L.E.A.A.D.S.) Please call Karen Foote at 770.286.3550 or email [email protected] for more information.

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Juice and Cookies Music Exploration for Ages 1 to 5 Wednesdays: September 18, October 16, November 13, and December 11 from 11:00am to noon. Interactive rhythm exploration with snack. Cost: $1 per person in cash with exact change. Limited to 25 people, first-come, first-served.

ID Theft and Who Has Your Number for Seniors • FREE! Monday, September 9 or Saturday, October 12 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Spon-sored by the Associated Credit Union. To pre-register, call the center.

AARP Driver Safety Program for Seniors 50+ Wednesdays: September 11, October 16, November 13, and December 11 from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Learn defensive driving techniques. For insurance discount, contact provider. Cost: $12 for AARP members with membership card; $14 non-members. Pre-register by calling the center.

Your Credit Report and Score for Seniors • FREE! Wednesday, September 25 or Saturday, October 19 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Sponsored by the Associated Credit Union. To pre-register, call the center.

Home Food Preservation: Fall Fruits and Vegetables • FREE!Tuesday, October 8 from 9:30am to 11:30am. Sponsored by the Gwinnett County Cooper-ative Extension Service. To pre-register, contact the center.

Senior Adult Travel for Ages 50+ Friday, October 18 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Trip to Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, Georgia. Transportation provided. For more information, call 770.982.4647.

Ceramics Painting for Seniors • FREE!Third Friday of every month. Begins in October from 9:30am to 11:30am.

Fitness and Nutrition for Seniors • FREE!Wednesdays: November 6 to December 11 from 10:00am to 11:30am. Sponsored by the Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension Service. Pre-register by calling the center.

Table Tennis, Billiards for Seniors • FREE!Monday to Friday from 9:30am to noon.

Exercise for Seniors • FREE! Monday to Friday from 9:30am to noon. Wii™ exercise, exercise bike, and hand weights. No instruction; free use.

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

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

AARP Driver Education Taught in Chinese Saturdays: September 14, October 12, and November 9 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 $12 for AARP mem-bers or $14 for non-AARP members. To register, please call 678.242.9886 or email [email protected].

AARP Driver EducationTuesdays: September 24, October 22, and November 19 from 9:30am to 4:00pm. After completion of the course, you may be eligible for up to a 10 percent discount on your auto insurance depending on your driving record. Cost $12 for AARP members or $14 for non-AARP members. To register, email [email protected].

Ceramics for SeniorsTuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Ages 60+. Cost: $2 to $5. Free instructions on cleaning and glazing. Participants may also use the space to independently work on projects. Call the senior center at 770.638.5680 to register or email [email protected].

Clases de Crianza Aprobadas por la Corte • GRATIS!Martes de 6:30pm hasta 8:30pm. Instrucción en español. Serie de ocho secciones las cuales enseñan con el método PASOS. Entenderse usted mismo y su hijo o hija; entender su sen-timientos; darse fuerzas a sí mismo y su hijo/a; escuchar y hablar con su hijo/a; ayudar que su hijo/a cooperen; disciplina que sirve, escoger la que mejor le sirva; drogas y alcohol. Para inscripción, comuníquese con el Gwinnett Children’s Shelter al 678.546.8770.

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CDA Credential CourseSaturdays from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Nationally recognized child development credential provid-ed by Quality Care for Children. Course for child care teachers and family child care providers. Must be 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalency, have 480 hours (four months) of experience with children birth to age 5 by the end of the course, and currently work directly with a group of infants, toddlers, or preschool children in a Bright From the Start licensed child care center or registered family child care home. Cost: $130 monthly fee; full scholarships are available. Call 404.479.4230 for more information. To download the scholarship application, visit http://www.qualitycareforchildren.org/tools-for-child-care-professionals/training.

Create It Theater for Youth ages 5 to 14 yearsTuesdays: September 3, 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22 or Thursdays: Septem-ber 5, 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Performanc-es last week of class. Cost: $40 per eight-week session plus $10 registration fee. Hosted by Tameka Anderson with GASP Ministries. To register, call 404.826.GASP (404.826.4227). Ask about sibling and referral discounts!

Math and Reading Tutoring Thursdays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm for kindergarten to grade 4; 6:30pm to 8:30pm for grades 5 to 9. Cost: $25 per-hour session or $40 for two consecutive sessions. Tutoring is provided by a certified teacher. Presented by One 2 One Educational Support, Inc. 678.230.4027.

Money Management and Life Skills for Youth ages 12 to 24 yearsSaturdays from 10:00am to 11:30am. Cost: $5. Program provided by Bridging the Gap In-dependent Living and Resource Center. For more information, please call 678.467.0159 or email [email protected].

Anger Management for Youth ages 12 to 24 yearsSaturdays from 10:00am to 11:30am. Cost: $5. Program provided by Bridging the Gap Inde-pendent Living and Resource Center. For more information, please call 678.467.0159 or email [email protected].

Self-Esteem and Life Skills for Youth ages 12 to 24 yearsSaturdays from 10:00am to 11:30am. Cost: $5. Program provided by Bridging the Gap In-dependent Living and Resource Center. For more information, please call 678.467.0159 or email [email protected].

Prostate Cancer Awareness • FREE!Thursdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. September 10, October 10, and November 14. Ken Stevens, survivor and vice president of the Georgia Prostate Cancer Co-alition, will host a discussion group.

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General Health and Nutrition Food Talk • FREE!Fridays: October 11 and December 13 from 10:00am to noon. Presenter speaks Spanish and English. Classes provided by the Gwinnett County Cooperative Extension Service. Call the center to register or send an email to [email protected].

Project Safe PlaceThe Norcross Human Services Center is a registered location for children and teens who feel they are being threatened by a stranger; picked on by bigger and older kids; latchkey children who have lost their keys; runaway teens or those who have been kicked out of their homes; youth with friends who are drinking and driving; those experiencing a family crisis or break-down in communication; or children from neglectful or abusive homes. Service provided by the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. Visit www.gwinnettchildrenshelter.org or call 678.546.8770 for more information.

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 básicas 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 Recursos Hu-manos de Norcross. Para inscripción o más información, llame a Gloria Baroni al 678.843.8902.

English Reading and Writing • 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. Register in class with the teacher.

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

Citizenship Preparation Classes • FREE!Classes start in December. Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Step by step questions and answers covered at the citizenship interview. Program is designed for adults who want to become U.S. citizens. English proficiency required. This program follows the ESL schedule. Instruction provided by the Asian American Resource Center at 770.270.0663 or send an email to [email protected].

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Gwinnett Multicultural Advisory Committee Meetings • FREE!Fourth Tuesday of each month from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Gwinnett Multicultural Advisory Committee (GMAC) collaborates and networks with other organizations to provide re-sources and education to benefit the diverse communities of Gwinnett County. Come and reach out to other cultures, and share your information. The committee meets at NHSC.

Latin Countries Display • FREE!Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm during October at the Gwinnett Justice and Ad-ministration Center (GJAC) located at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. The exhibit is made possible by the Gwinnett Multicultural Advisory Committee (GMAC).

Multicultural Center for Positive Aging • FREE!Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Center open to all seniors ages 60+. Seniors participate in recreational activities, presentations by guest speakers, and day trip excursions. There is no cost to become a member; however, the center operates on donations for trans-portation and meals. Non-members, please call 770.638.5680 to leave a message and re-serve a meal by 1:00pm the day before attending or email [email protected].

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Training • FREE!Prior to training, a prospective volunteer completes an application, reference checks, and a con-sent 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 consider-ation and more information, email [email protected] or call 770.619.6015.

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

Partners in Parenting • FREE!Saturdays: September 28, October 26, November 23, and December 14 from 10:00am to noon. 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. For more information and to register, please call 404.826.GASP (404.826.4227).

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By: Kenneth Stevens, Vice President, Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1987, before Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) was used as a detection tool. Proce-dures and treatments have much improved, but it is still a very confusing and frightening new world even when you have the facts.

My group, Georgia Prostate Cancer Coa-lition, shares the viewpoint from prostate cancer survivors, which differs from other institutions that provide support. We give reasons why one should explore alternative

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treatments and answer questions that the women in men’s lives might have. Some 1,000 men will die in Georgia this year from prostate cancer. Help us all reduce this un-acceptable statistic.

Prostate Cancer Awareness is held at the Norcross Human Services Center and the Centerville Community Center. Please check the class listings for details. Family members and friends are welcome. The best way to fight this disease is to talk about it, and by talking, we gain a better understanding. Pros-tate cancer is a family disease.

1. Take advantage of autumn activities: Autumn group events like pumpkin pick-ing, corn mazes, haunted trails, and build-ing leaf piles are active options that can also be fun bonding experiences for fam-ily and friends.

2. Head to the trails: Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year to be outside. Grab a friend and find some local parks or trails to walk, run, or ride a bike and take in the view of changing leaves.

3. Dress for the weather: When weath-er gets cooler, it can deter people from going outside to work out. This problem can be mediated by wearing wind-shield-ing clothing and dressing in layers. Proper attire and accessories (hats, gloves, etc.) that cut down on bulk but still allow for warmth make outdoor fitness more en-joyable as the chill of fall approaches.

4. Drink water: Stay hydrated even when the temperature cools down. People of-ten feel less thirsty when it is not hot outside, but staying hydrated is just as important in the fall as it is when the

sun is blazing. When fall rolls around, re-member to stay on top of your fluid in-take to help with both exercise recovery and appetite control.

5. Drink tea: Drink more tea to warm up for the cooler temperatures. Green tea and black tea contain antioxidants that help ward off diseases during flu season so you can remain healthy and active as the season shifts.

6. Turn fall chores into a workout: Rak-ing leaves or gardening can burn around 150 calories every 30 minutes. Turn these chores into a game by setting small, achievable goals to help pass time and burn fat.

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