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Senior Center Specialist:
Tammy Blakely
770.638.5683
Tammy.Blakely@gwinnettcounty.com

Seniors at the Norcross Senior Center always know how to have a good time.The center is a safe and fun gathering place for adults aged 60 and older and consists of planned activities such as exercising, arts and crafts, games and interesting day trips to various locations. Attendees are served hot, balanced lunches during the weekdays. The center also hosts various guests who perform and entertain or speak about medical, financial and consumer issues important to seniors. All activities take place in a group setting allowing the seniors to form friendships with others. There are no individual membership fees but some special classes and trips have small costs. Limited transportation is available. All regular attendees must be a center client to participate. For more information about the Norcross Senior Center or on how to become a senior client, call 770.638.5683. 


Norcross - November Calendar of Events
Bellydance class – Mondays
Bellydance class for beginners. Movements are low impact and can be adapted as needed. Please wear comfortable clothes. 
 
Exercise with Evie – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Class includes light hand weights, movement and stretching. Exercises can be done either seated or standing. 
 
Grocery shopping – Wednesdays
Grocery shopping is to Kroger or Wal-Mart on alternating weeks.
 
Yoga – Wednesdays
Classes are free and can be done standing or seated. 
 
November 4 – Wednesday
Crafts. Make a scarecrow as a table decoration to hold candy.
 
November 6 – Friday
Trip to JaeMor Farms to get apples and eat breakfast at Rabbittown Caf?Bring money for lunch and shopping. Transportation cost is $2.
 
November 9 – Monday
Movie and popcorn.
 
November 12, 17, and 19 – Thursday and Tuesday
Diabetes educator from Georgia Medical Care Foundation will be here to conduct diabetes management classes. There is no cost to attend.
 
November 12 – Thursday
Health Discussion with Dr. Hall about holiday eating. 
 
November 13 – Friday
Bowling at Brunswick Zone. Bowling at Brunswick Zone. Ramps are available for participants who use canes and walkers in order for everyone to be able to participate. Cost is $4 for shoe rental, plus 99 cents per game. 
 
November 17 and 19 – Tuesday and Thursday
Learn to make a cute turkey pin out of ribbon.  
 
November 18 – Wednesday
Create a fall candle box to hold a tea light. 
 
November 20 – Friday
Red Hat Society Trip to the outlet mall in Commerce to look for bargains. Bring money for lunch and shopping, plus $2 for transportation.
 
November 24 – Tuesday
Cupcake Art Part 2. Make, decorate, and eat your food.
  
Musical Entertainment this month: Sunshine Express, Margie Swint, and Frank Allen. 
 
Important Phone Numbers: For same-day transportation cancellations, please call 770.339.5341. If you need to cancel or reserve a meal, the correct number to call is 770.638.5680. Also, all transportation reservations must go through the center manager and not directly to transportation.

Norcross Senior Center - November Calendar of Events (PDF Version)

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