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
	"PROTECTING YOURSELF" SoloSENIORS 2nd Annual Conference on Successful Aging March 7, 2009 This mini-conference will include presentations about protecting your money, your identity, your home and your person. While the conference will highlight issues particularly relevant to mature singles, it is open to everyone. More details to be posted soon, but please mark your calendar now.
	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. June 5 - Ryan's, off Epps Bridge Parkway
	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