Active Living

Web Links

Local Happenings

• DeKalb County Public Library Events

  Free library programs for adults, including lists of programs designed for those over 55 years of age.

• DeKalb Senior Centers

  List of senior centers in DeKalb County.

• DeKalb Medical Center Senior Programs

  Health education programs led by DeKalb Medical physicians as well as outings in the Atlanta area

• Perimeter Adult Learning and Services (PALS)

  Offers Lunch N'Learn programs to adults 50 and older in the Dunwoody and surrounding areas.

• Red Hat Society Meet-Ups/Atlanta
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Emory University

  Emory University continuing education classes for personal and professional enrichment.

• Georgia Perimeter College - Senior Citizen Student

  College courses available for seniors, some at no cost.

Volunteering

• Senior Advisory Board

  Become a member of DeKalb County Public Library's Senior Advisory Board (SAB) and assist in planning programs for and about seniors.

• Volunteering at DCPL

  Information about volunteer opportunities at DeKalb County Public Library and volunteer and advocacy opportunities through Friends of the Library at your local library branch.

• Literacy Action

  Volunteers needed for classroom teachers, class assistants, learning lab tutors, ESL conversation class facilitators and administrative support.

• Seniors Corps - Corporation for National and Community Service

  Government agency that connects seniors with organizations and people in need.

• Volunteer Match
• Hands on Atlanta

  Both websites bring prospective volunteers and nonprofits together.

Beyond Atlanta

• Road Scholar (aka ElderHostel)

  Formerly ElderHostel, this group offers opportunities for senior adults to learn, discover and travel.

• Senior Summer School

  Classes and fun activities for seniors during the summer months at college campuses across the country.