UGA Alumni Association
Wray-Nicholson House
298 S. Hull Street
Athens, GA 30602

(706) 542-2251
(800) 606-8786
solosen@uga.edu

Athens Area

The UGA Alumni Association and a group of seniors have formed SoloSENIORS to foster interaction and networking among mature single professionals. The group is open to unmarried men and women at least 50 years of age who are members of the UGA Alumni Association. Call 706-542-2251 to join SoloSENIORS. For a full list of upcoming SoloSENIORS activities and events, please visit the UGA Alumni Association Calendar.

An annual UGA Alumni Association membership is only $35 and it is not necessary to be a UGA graduate to join. To become an Alumni Association member, join online or call 706-542-2251.

Athens Officers:
Nancy Canolty - Co-Founder / Co-President of the Athens Area Chapter
Bonnie Howard - Co-Founder / Co-President of the Athens Area Chapter
Marie Abercrombie - Secretary
Rene' Plaisance - Events / Programs Chair

 
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER SERIES
SoloSENIORS meet the first Thursday of each month at Athens-area restaurants for the Thursday Night Dinner Series. This time allows those involved with SoloSENIORS the opportunity to meet and mingle while experiencing some of the fine dining offered in the area. The group meets at 6 p.m. to mingle and begins dinner at 6:30 p.m. The following is a list of upcoming dinner locations. If you plan to attend, please contact Nancy Canolty at ncanolty@gmail.com.

October 1, 2009 - GEORGIAN SOUTH EASTERN CHOPHOUSE, Georgian Hotel, 247 Washington Street, Athens

November 5, 2009 - RYAN'S off Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens

December 3, 2009 - HARRY BISSETT'S BAYOU GRILL, 1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens

SoloSENIORS INTEREST GROUPS
The SoloSENIORS coordinate a number of activities based on a wide range of topics. To get involved send an email to one or more of the chairs listed below by clicking on to their name.

 

Volleyball (attending games) - Lillian Bryant
Opera - Tina Carlson
Table Games/Cards - Marie Abercrombie
Tennis - Barbara Wilkinson
Travel - Joan Zitzelman
Movies - Nancy Canolty
Concerts/Musical Events - Bonnie Howard

The SoloSENIORS are also looking for individuals to serve as the chair and help coordinate activities for any of the following interests. If you are interested in chairing any of these, please contact Tami Gardner.

Friday Evening Gatherings
Dancing
Football
Baseball
Swimming
Fishing
Golf