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Fulton senior events occurring in May

During Older Americans Month this month, Fulton County Police Lieutenant Maureen Smith recently instructed and empowered seniors with crime prevention tips at the H.J.C. Bowden Senior Multipurpose Facility. This teaching is especially important to help establish more awareness on crimes that specifically target seniors. (Courtesy of Fulton County)

Credit: Fulton County

Credit: Fulton County

During Older Americans Month this month, Fulton County Police Lieutenant Maureen Smith recently instructed and empowered seniors with crime prevention tips at the H.J.C. Bowden Senior Multipurpose Facility. This teaching is especially important to help establish more awareness on crimes that specifically target seniors. (Courtesy of Fulton County)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
May 23, 2023

Older Americans Month is being observed through May 31 in Fulton County, with the national theme of “Aging Unbound” and many activities.

  • May 24, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - “Back Together Again”/Darnell annual artist walk at the Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose (MP) Facility, 677 Fairburn Road NW, Atlanta. 404-613-8580
  • May 24, 10 a.m. - billiards tournament at the Helene S. Mills Senior MP Facility, 515 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-613-5820
  • May 24, 10 a.m. - “Past to Present” at Bethlehem Neighborhood Senior Center, 215 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. 404-613-4802
  • May 26, 6 p.m. - “Evening of the Arts” at the Helene S. Mills Senior MP Facility, 515 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-613-5820

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