Friday, February 7, 2003

Fulton Senior Facilities Host Black History Salutes in February

Senior citizens can celebrate Black History Month in a variety of ways at Fulton County's four senior multipurpose facilities during February.

These modern, drop-in service sites offer therapeutic nutritional, educational, fitness and social programs that provide a focal point of daily activity for seniors age 55 and older. They are operated by the Fulton County Human Services Department's Office of Aging.

Here's a sampling of the Black History Month activities. Call for details:

H. J. C. Bowden Senior Facility, 2885 Church Street, East Point ­ Black History celebration, art exhibit and choral concert February 25, from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (404-762-4821)

Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility, 677 Fairburn Road, NW, Atlanta ­ "Living Legends" display of participants' biographies (every day); lunchtime performances at 12:30 p.m. of The Darnell Players skit February 17, spirituals February 19, and The Darnell Chorus February 24; senior art gallery February 10-21; and a trip to a special matinee of The New Jomandi's "Do Lord Remember Me" play at the 14th Street Playhouse.

Seniors from all facilities and elsewhere around the county are invited to attend. Admission is $15.

Call to sign up at 404-699-8580.

Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Complex, 6500 Vernon Woods Drive, Sandy Springs ­ Trip to James Taylor art exhibit at Sandy Springs Library February 6; hands-on African art workshop February 18; Elizabeth Daniel dramatic reading February 25. Call for more information at 404-705-4900.

Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose Facility, 515 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, Atlanta ­ "Reflect, Remember & Rejoice Our History" program of personal recollections of Atlanta and the "Old Fourth Ward" through the years, featuring conversations, cherished photos and memoirs. The Mills Choir will perform. February 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Fulton County Human Services Department's Neighborhood Senior Centers will also host special events during February. For more information, call 404-730-6000.