UPCOMING EVENTS
Ticket sales every Friday January 17th – January 31st, 10:00am – Noon, in the lobby area.
Lunch & Learn: Managing Grief in the Holiday Season
Tuesday, January 21 | 1:00pm
LWSC Victory Room
Topic Highlights:
- Coping with grief
- Acknowledge your feelings. (denial, anger, depression, acceptance)
- Plan ahead
- Create new traditions
- Take care of yourself (choose, communicate, compromise)
- Allow yourself to say “NO.”
- Talk to others
Speakers:
• Lawanna Morales – RN Clinical Liaison
• Donnitia Decembly – BSW, MSA/Gentiva Hospice Care Consultant
Lunch & Learn: All About Clinical Research for Seniors
Thursday, January 23rd | 1:00pm
LWSC Victory Room
Topic Highlights:
- Participation in clinical research for seniors as a civil right
- Types of research available to seniors
- Eligibility
- Reimbursements to senior(s)
- Research time parameters
Speaker: Telisha Harrison – Acclinate | NOWINCLUDED.
Doc Talks: Shingles
Tuesday, January 28 | 1:00pm
LWSC Victory Room
Topic Highlights:
- What is shingles?
- Who is at risk?
- Causes, signs & symptoms
- Flare-up/triggers
- Prevention/Treatment and vaccines
Speaker: Dr. Ijeoma Ejigiri M.D., (Dr. EJ) – Jen Care Medical Physician
Doc Talks: Osteoarthritis
Tuesday, February 4 | 1:00pm
LWSC Victory Room
Topic Highlights:
- What is osteoarthritis?
- Causes, signs & symptoms
- Pain flare-up/triggers
- What are the risks?
- Injury prevention and treatment
Speakers:
Dr. Shi M.D. – Piedmont Orthopedic Physician
Dr. Kinkartz M.D. – Piedmont Orthopedic Physician
Partnership for Community Action (PCA) staff will be taking applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at the Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road, Stonecrest, Georgia 30058 from 9:00am to 3:30pm on:
Thursday, January 23, 2025
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
The Priority Populations that will be served include the following:
- Seniors 65 years of age and older and,
- Seniors 65 years of age and older (households with minor children 17 years old and younger)
- Medically Homebound individuals under 65 years old, with a REQUIRED Doctor’s note
Required Documents are Needed (Paper copies are needed):
- Valid Applicant ID (Driver’s License, Passport, State-issued ID)
- Proof of income for the last 30 days (e.g., 2025 Award letter for seniors)
- Social Security card for all household members
- Most recent utility bills (Gas and Electric)
To avoid delays in the application process please bring ALL the required documents.
All applicants must sign their application. If a Signature Authorization letter is provided, the designated individual must present a valid ID to sign their own name on behalf of the applicant. The designated individual submits the REQUIRED documents of the applicant.
Income Guidelines have changed. See the FY 2025 LIHEAP Income Levels.
*If the energy bill has a credit amount of $1,000 or more – No assistance can be provided.
This information has been provided by the Lou Walker Senior Center Social Workers, Brenda Colbert, 770-322-2933 and Sharon Groves, 770-322-2945.
Everything You Need to Know About Online Class Registration
Online registration for next session’s classes will open in January. Please refer to the helpful links below if you are new to online registration, or if you need a refresher.
Click the link below to read the instruction manual:
Online registration instruction manual
View the YouTube videos below for a walk-through of the online registration process:
REGISTRATION
Watch this easy tutorial on registering online for the classes at Lou Walker Senior Center.
CLASS SIGN UP
Step-by-step instructions on how to sign up for classes at the Lou Walker Senior Center.
