Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc.
Celebrating 12 Years of Community Outreach and Advocacy 

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Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. host, collaborates and supports awareness campaigns, outreach activities, fundraisers, and special events throughout the year. * For diabetes support group and senior day camp schedule, please click here.

* Wednesday, May 29, 2024, National Senior Health & Fitness Day in Collaboration with CenterWell Primary Care and SilverSneakers, Kroger, Embry Village, 3559 Chamblee Tucker Rd

* Thursday, April, 11, 2024, Pet Fashion Show on National Pet Day, Petco, 1267 Caroline St NE  

* Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Passport to Wellness, Inspired Living at Alpharetta, 2:00 noon (Download Flyer)

* Saturday, February, 24, 2024, Love Youself to Health Workshop, 6:00 PM, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Atlanta Airport South, 5100 West Fayetteville Road,. College Park, GA  (Download Flyer)

* Saturday, February, 24, 2024, Chartering a New Lifestyle Course, 11:00 AM, West End Library Branch, 525 Peeples St SW, Atlanta, GA  (Download Flyer)

* Monday, February 19, 2024, Healthy Heart GO RED Senior Fashion Show, Dillard's Department Store, 6720 Douglas Boulevard Arbor Place Mall Douglasville (Register)

* Thursday, February, 15, 2024, Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation 12 Years Of Service Anniversary, Location TBA

* Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Healthy Heart Tea Party in Partnership with CenterWell Senior Primary Care

* Thursday, February 8, 2024, Kroger Embry Village Community Day, 3559 Chamblee Tucker Rd Atlanta,
GA 30341

* Wednesdaym February, 7, 2024, Type 2 Diabetes Remission Virtual Information Session, 11:00 AM EDT, (Download Flyer) *Zoom meeting ID on flyer

* Monday, January 15, 2024, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Ceremony, Inspired Living at Alpharetta, 12:00 noon, 11450 Morris Rd, Alpharetta (Register)

* Saturday, December 30, 2023, The Color Purple Movie & Discussion, Movie Studio Grill Duluth & Hansel & Gretel Bakery Cafe, 3:00 PM 

*Saturday, December 17, 2023 Overflow End-Stage Renal Foundation 7th Annual Toy Give-Away, 1:00 PM - 4PM, Elysium Event Center, 1851 Hawthorne Ave, College Park, GA 30337 (Download Flyer)

* Thursday, December 14, 2023, Bavaria in Applachia Roadtrip and Meetup, 11:00 AM, Helen, GA 30545

*​ Sunday, October 22, 2023, AZUCAR MUSIC FEST Presented by the City of South Fulton, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Download Flyer)

* Saturday, October 21, 2023, Octoberfest, North Fulton Service Center 7741 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

* Saturday, October 21, 2023, Annual Harvest Festival Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

* Saturday, October 21, 2023, Mercy Care Fall Festival Mercy Care located at 424 Decatur Street in Atlanta across from the MLK MARTA Station. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

* Friday, October 20, 2023, Black Farmers and Growers Conference, Thomasville Rec Center 8:00 AM (Register)

* Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Mural Dedication Meetup, Anderson Park, 120 Anderson Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30314, 11:00 AM (Download Flyer)

* Sunday, October 1, 2023, Duluth Fall Festival Meetup, Downtown Duluth Festival, 3142 Hill St NW, Duluth, GA, 2:00 PM 30096

* Saturday, September 20, 2023, 50th Anniversary Of Hip Hop Film Festival Meetup, 11:00 AM, The Tara Theater, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 (Register)

* Saturday, September 19, 2023, Alpha Psi Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Circle of Love, Salem-Panola Library, DeKalb County Public Library 1:00 PM

* Saturday, January 14, 2023, Healthy Kids Club: Reading and Craft Circle, Friends of the Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 

* Thursday, January 5, 2023, CarePartners Collaborative Virtual Community Engagement Forum, 10:00 EDT

* Monday, December 19, 2022, Christmas Party Celebrating Seniors Presented by Friends of the Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill, Bible Way Ministries, 894 Constitution Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 (Download Flyer)

* Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Healthy Holiday Senior Fashion Show in partnership with Macy's, Cumberland Mall 2860 Cumberland Mall SE, Ste 1300 Atlanta, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST (Register) 

* Thursday, December 1, 2022, CarePartners Collaborative Virtual Community Engagement Forum, 10:00 EDT

* Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Friendsgiving Brunch, Flying Biscuit Cafe - Peachtree Corners 11:00 AM 

* Thursday, November 17, 2022, Lunch & Learn, DeKalb County Board of Health

* Monday, November 14, 2022, World Diabetes Day, Facts and Snacks: Healthy Aging Showcase, Fayetteville, GA 

* Friday, November 11, 2022, 9th Annual Taste of Health Wellness Expo on Veterans Day, HearthSide Club Lafayette located at 105 Meeting Place Drive, Fayetteville, GA 30214.

* Tuesday, November 8, 2022, OneStreet Residential Fall in to Health Senior Fashion Show, Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Dr, Buford, GA, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.

* Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Healthy Aging Game Day, ​SilverSeniors of Atlanta *Residents only (Download Flyer) 12:00 PM

* Saturday, October 8, 2022, 2nd Annual Farm Tour, Hillcrest Orchards, 9696 GA-52, Ellijay, GA 30536 (Download Flyer)

* Thursday, October 6, 2022, Foundation for Wellness in recognition of Active Aging Week, HearthSide Lafayette, 105 Meeting Place Dr., Fayetteville (Download Flyer / RSVP Susan Gordon, 678-545-2144)

* Thursday, September 29, 2022, Through the Decades Dance Party in recognition of World Heart Day, MainStreet Breckinridge Duluth, *Residents only (Download Flyer) 2:00 PM

* Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Community Engagement Forum and Virtual Chat in Recognition of National Life Insurance Awareness Month, 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM (Download Flyer / Register Link)

* Friday, September 16, 2022 Self Advocacy in Healthcare; Part 2 Ask the Doctor, 6:00 PM EDT (Download Flyer / Register Link) 

* Friday, September 16, 2022 Healthy Aging: Skincare & Beauty, Friends of the Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill Senior Day Camp, The Villages at Carver Family YMCA, 1600 Pryor Rd SW, Atlanta (Download Flyer) 

* Thursday, September 1, 2022 Virtual Caregivers Community Engagement Forum: Self Advocacy in Healthcare, 10:00 AM EDT (Download Flyer / Register Link) 

* Tuesday, August 30, 2022, National Grief Day 2022 Virtual Check-in: Restoring the Spirit By Turning Pain into Purpose, 7:00 PM EDT (Download Flyer)

* Tuesday, August 23, 2022, Ice Cream Social Honoring Senior Citizens, SilverSeniors of Atlanta *Residents only (Download Flyer)  12:00 PM

* Sunday, August 21, National Senior Day Reception, The Red Door, 4600 Rockbridge Road SW Stone Mountain, 1:00 PM (Register Link) 

*​ Sunday, August 21, 2022, Nourishing Greatness: Sing-Along in recognition of National Senior Citizens Day, Lilburn, GA

* Friday, August 19, 2022, Virtual Caregivers Family Fun Night, 6:00 PM EDT (Download Flyer / Register Link)

* Thursday, August 18, 2022, Nutrition for Wellness Information Session, Corner Cup Coffee, 11:00 AM (Download Flyer / Register Link)

* Saturday, August 13, 2022, The RadiKal Readers Back-to-School Kids Club, 12:00 PM, Green Park Residential Community Room, 2037 Weems Rd, Tucker Please RSVP (Download Flyer)

* Thursday, August 11, 2022, Inspired Destination Tastings & Tour, Inspired Living of Alpharetta, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, (Download Flyer) *Must RSVP

* Monday, August 8, 2022, Friends of the Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill Senior Day Camp Foundation for Wellness: Footcare & Nutrition for Mobility, Louise Watley Library at Southeast Atlanta, 1463 Pryor Road, 10:00 AM (Download Flyer) (Must RSVP)

*Saturday, August 6, 2022 Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway, Crest at Berkeley Lake Apartment Homes, Duluth

* Thursday, August 4, 2022, Virtual Caregivers Community Engagement Forum: Planting the Seeds, 10:00 AM EDT (Download Flyer / Register Link) 

* Thursday, July 21, 2022, Nutrition for Wellness: Summer Healthy Snacks for Grandparents & Grandkids, SilverSeniors of Atlanta *Residents only (Download Flyer) *Children's book giveaway is open to public. Must RSVP!

* Thursday, July 21, 2022, Senior Arts & Craft: Summer Welcome Wreath at Lifespan Resources Atlanta, 11:15 AM, Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (Register) 

* Wednesday, July 20, 2022, Motown Review, Inspired Living Alpharetta, 11450 Morris Rd, 5:00 PM, (Download Flyer)

* Wednesday, July 20, 2022, Health Benefits of Traveling for Self-Care Virtual Forum, 2:00 PM (EDT) (Download Flyer / Register Link) 

* Friday, July 15, 2022 Virtual Family Fun Night, The People's Court 6:00 PM (Download Flyer) (Zoom Link)

* Thursday, July 7, 2022, Virtual Resource Forum for Family Care Partners 10:00 AM EDT (Register) 

* Saturday, June 25, 2022, Brotherhood Wellness Check-in, 6:00 PM, Tucker Executive Office (Download Flyer)

* Saturday, June 18, 2022 Juneteenth Community Festival Presented by Friends of the Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill, 12:00 noon, Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill, 2217 Browns Mill Rd SE, Atlanta (Download Flyer)

*Thursday, June 16, 2022,Volunteer Information Session, 12:00 Noon, Hybrid: Virtual & Longleaf Hospice Tucker Office (Download Flyer) 

* Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Nutrition for Optimal Wellness Information Session, 2:00 PM (Download Flyer)

* Thursday, June 2, 2022 Community Engagement Forum: The Gifts of M.E.N (Motivated, Engaged, Noble) in honor of Men's Health Month (Register)


* Friday, May 27, 2022, Fitness Friday, Scott Park, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur 2:00 PM (Download Flyer)

* Thursday, May 19, 2022 Mental Health Action Day: Let's Talk Connections in partnership with MTV Entertainment Network and I C.A.R.E Alliance 6:00 PM, Executive office in Tucker (Download Flyer)

* Friday, May 13, 2022, Fitness Friday, Shorty Howell Park, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd,Duluth 2:00 PM *Meet at Pavilion (Download Flyer)

* Wednesday April 22, 2022 Wholesome Blooming Information Session on Earth Day, Decatur GA (location/time TBA)

* Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Vision for Wellness Vision Board Mixer, 5:30 PM Green Park Community Room, 2037 Weems Rd, Tucker

* Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Virtual Discussion Creating Good Habit and Breaking Less Helpful Ones: Atomic Habits 101 in partnership with Northside Hospital (Download Flyer / Register Link)  

* Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Healthy Aging Mixer 12:00 PM, Atlanta Housing Authority

* Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Virtual Discussion: COVID-19 & Diabetes Hosted by CDC (Register Here)

* Saturday April 9, 2022 The RadiKal Readers Saturday Kids Circle, Green Park Community Room, 2037 Weems Rd, Tucker (Registration required)

* Thursday, April, 2022 CarePartners Collaborate Virtual Community Engagement Forum 10:00 AM, (Download Flyer / Register Link)  

* Thursday, April 7, 2022 Wellness 365 on World Health Day 2:00 PM (Download Flyer)

* Saturday, March 12, 2022 The RadiKal Readers Clubhouse Saturday Kids Club, 12 noon, Green Park Apartments, 2037 Weems Rd, Tucker, GA 30084 (Download Flyer)

* Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Virtual International Women's Day 'Break the Bias​ conversation, 10:00 AM (ET) 

* Thursday, March 3, 2022 Virtual Community Engagement Forum (Download Flyer)

* Saturday, February 19, 2022 Coffee and Good Vibes Volunteer Appreciation (Download Flyer)

* Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation 10th Anniversary Toast 

* Thursday, February 3, 2022 Virtual Community Engagement Forum (Download Flyer)

* Thursday, January 6, 2022 New Year, New Vision, New Ventures Virtual Community Engagement Forum, 10:00 AM EST (Download Flyer / Register Link)

* Friday, December 31, 2021 Year-In-Review Founders Brunch First Watch, Decatur 

* Thursday, December 16, 2021 Foundation for Wellness Foot Care Presentation, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, 12:00 Noon (Download Flyer)

* Saturday, December 11, 2021 The RadiKal Readers Clubhouse Saturday Kids Club, 12:00 NOON, Green Park Apartments Homes in Tucker (Download Flyer) 

* Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Wreath Making Workshop hosted by Longleaf Hospice and the RadiKal Readers Clubhouse at Green Park Apartments Homes in Tucker (Download Flyer)

​* Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Healthy Holiday Mixer in partnership with Kaiser Permanente at MainStreet Breckinridge, 11:00 AM (Download Flyer) 

* Saturday, November 6, 2021 Taste of Health Wellness Expo, in partnership with Young Life Pharmacy, 12:00 Noon (Download Flyer)

​* Thursday, November 4, 2021 Caregiver Collaborative Virtual Community Engagement Forum, 10:00 AM (Download Flyer / Register Link)

* Wednesday September 29, 2021 Senior Resource Expo in partnership with Kaiser Permanente at Greenbriar Mall, 11:00 AM (Download Flyer)  

* Saturday, September 25, 2021 Virtual Makeup Party: Celebrating Femininity, 11:00 AM (Download Flyer / Register Link)

* Saturday, September 25, 2021 Fall Community Sock-drive, 'SOCK-IT TO DIABETES (Download Flyer) 

* Sunday, September 12, 2021 'Brotherhood Wellness Check-in, 6:00 PM

* Thursday, September 2, 2021 Caregiver Collaborative Virtual Community Engagement Forum, 10:00 AM (Download Flyer / Register Link)

* Saturday July 24, 2021 Free to be Me Virtual Luncheon in recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (Download Flyer / Register Link)

​* Saturday July 10, 2021 Friends of Browns Mill Food Forest Grow & Learn, Forest at Browns Mill Park 2217 Browns Mill Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Download Flyer)

* Wednesday July 8, 2021 Virtual Kaiser Permanente Six-Part Educational Symposium: Just the Beginning: A Guide for Living Well After 60 Register: https://justthebeginning.eventbrite.com

*Sunday, June 27, 2021 Brotherhood Wellness Check-in, Taco Mac Decatur 240 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 4:00 PM (Download Flyer) 

* Saturday June 26, 2021 Atlanta Recycles Day at Greenbriar Mall, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Download Flyer) 

* Wednesday June 16, 2021 Virtual Nutrition Education: Summer Superfoods for Skincare 2:00 PM  EST via Zoom (Download Flyer) 

* Thursday June 3, 2021 Intentional Volunteerism Hosted by Longleaf Hospice via Zoom10:00 AM (Download Flyer)

* Thursday May 27, 2021 Your Mind Matters: Understanding the Cultural Barriers Negatively Impacting our Collective Self-Care and Mental Wellbeing Virtual Community Engagement Forum (Download Flyer)

* Wednesday May 5, 2021 Health and Housing Virtual Community Engagement Forum via Zoom and Facebook Live 6:00 PM (Download Flyer / Register Link)

* Thursday April 1, 2021 Senior Resource Network Collaborative Virtual Community Engagement Forum: Real Estate Resources for Seniors 10:00 AM EST (Download Flyer / Register Link)

* Tuesday March 23, 2021 Virtual Diabetes Awareness Seminar 2:00 PM EST (Download Flyer / Register Link)

* March 19, 2021 Caregiver Activity Night: Zoom Name that Tune 6:00 PM EST (Download Flyer / Register Link)

* March 4, 2021 Senior Resource Network Collaborative Virtual Community Engagement Forum: Legal Resources for Family Caregivers 10:00 AM EST (Download Flyer)

* February 14, 2021 Love Yourself to Health Brunch: Heart Wellness, Aging, and Beauty 11:00 AM Another Broken Egg Cafe- Johns Creek (Download Flyer)

* January 15, 2021 Vision for Wellness Virtual Symposium: Part 3: Vision Board Workshop 6:00 PM via Zoom

* January 13, 2021 Vision for Wellness Virtual Symposium Part 2: Eye Health 2:00 PM EST

* January 8, 2021 Vision for Wellness Virtual Symposium Part 1: Financial Health 2:00 PM EST

* January 7, 2021 Senior Resource Network Collaborative: New Year, New Vision, New Venture Virtual Networking Meeting 10:00 AM EST

* December 18, 2020 Virtual Caregiver Activity Night: The Benefits & Beauty of Art 6:00 PM(Download Flyer / Register Link)

* December 11, 2020 Georgia Diabetes Coalition: Diabetes Basic Education and Awareness "Keys to a Healthy Lifestyle" (Register Link)

*  December 3, 2020 Senior Resource Network Collaborative Virtual Mental Health Forum 10:00 AM (Download Flyer)

* November 28, 2020 Community Cleanup Day *Grant Park Community SE Atlanta 11:00 AM (Download Flyer)

* November 20, 2020 Caregiver Virtual Karaoke 6:00 PM EST​ (Download Flyer)

* November 18, 2020 Learning Lecture: Diabetes & Self Care 2:00 PM EST (Download Flyer)  

* November 17, 2020 Diabetes, Dinner, & Dialogue Virtual Cooking Demo (Download Flyer) 

* November 17, 2020 North Clayton High School Virtual Diabetes & Youth Forum, 3:00 PM EST (Download Flyer)

*November 14, 2020, World Diabetes Day: 7th Annual Taste of Health Wellness Expo, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, Young Life Pharmacy located at 1769 Candler Rd in Decatur (Download Flyer) 

* October 28, 2020 Dental Care, Diabetes, & Nutrition Virtual Workshop (Download Flyer) ​

​* October 16, 2020 Caregivers Virtual Paint Night (Download Flyer) 

* September 25, 2020 Virtual Family Movie Night: Is Sugar the New Fat Documentary ​(Download Flyer) ​

* September 24, 2020 Soup 7 Stews Cooking Class ​(Download Flyer)

* September 3, 2020 Senior Resource Network Collaborative Virtual Breakfast (Download Flyer) 

* August 21, 2020 Caregiver Virtual BINGO Night (Download Flyer)

* August 5, 2020 Smart Tips for Foot Care Workshop (Download Flyer)

* July 30, 2020 Gardening for Nutrition: Healthy Outcomes of Community Gardening (Download Flyer)

* July 23, 2020 Diabetes & Skincare Virtual Workshop (Download Flyer)

* March 27, 2020 Barbershops and Men's Health, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Apogee Barber Shop, 2998 Turner Hill Rd #103, Lithonia (Download Flyer) 

* March 24, 2020 Diabetes Alert Day, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, DeKalb County Board of Health: Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way, Decatur  (Download Flyer)

​* March 18, 2020 WellCare Baby Shower, 10:00 am- 12:00 noon, 4153 Flat Shoals Pkwy Building C Suite 300 Decatur (Inside Trinity Office Park) (Download Flyer)

* March 14, 2020 Silent Town, 3:00 pm-7:00 pm, Tucker Recreational Center, 4898 LaVista Road, Tucker (Download Flyer) 

*February 13, 2020 – July 23, 2020 Free Drop-In Breastfeeding Support in DeKalb County, 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, DeKalb County Board of Health Richardson Health Center 445 Winn Way, Decatur (Download Flyer)

Day                       Date                        Event    

Wednesday         04/15/2020               Language is an Art Sign Language Class, Virtual Session Link

Friday                 04/10/2020               The Body Architects Inc. Presents Virtual Fitness Dance Party Virtual Session Link

Saturday             03/14/2020              Silent Towne Hosted by ​Great Day Family Connections, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Tucker Recreation Center, 4898 Lavista Rd, Tucker.

Saturday            11/02/2019                6th Annual Taste of Health Wellness Expo, Greenbriar Mall 2841
Greenbriar Pkwy SW, Atlanta, 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm (Download Flyer) 

Friday                09/28/2019                Sip and Shop, Jonesboro, 2:00 pm                

Friday                09/27/2019                Love Yourself to Health Brunch: A Conversation on Health Beauty, and Aging, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Airport 3833 Princeton Lakes Ct SW, Atlanta,10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Thursday            08/08/2019                ​Family History and Diabetes, Innovative Solutions for Disadvantage & Disability: Project GRANDD Support Group, Covington Branch Library, 3500 Covington Hwy, Decatur 10:30am

Saturday            07/26/2019                DeKalb Community Sock Drive TBA

Saturday            07/20/2019                'HealthStyle Social Mixer, Ashley Stewart, 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW, Atlanta, 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm

Saturday            06/29/2019               DeKalb County Board of Health Annual Men's Health Fair, Georgia Piedmont Technical College Conference Center, 495 N. Indian Creek Dr. Clarkston, 11:00 am (Download Flyer)

Thursday           05/23/2019                Senior Fun Fair, The Atrium at Collegetown, 435 Joseph E Lowery Blvd SW, Atlanta 11:am - 4:00 pm,             

Saturday           05/18/2019               Spring into Health & Wellness, World Covenant Christian Center, 3777 Troupe Smith Rd SE Conyers 10:30 am (Download Flyer)

Sunday             05/12/2019                Hats Off to Our Mothers, Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, 7 Concourse Pkwy, Atlanta, 8:30 am (Download Flyer)   

Thursday          05/09/2019               37th Annual DeKalb County Board of Health Volunteer Recognition Reception, Bohan Auditorium Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way, Decatur 6:00 pm

Thursday          05/09/2019               Project GRANDD Support Group, Covington Branch Library, 3500 Covington Hwy, Decatur (Download Flyer)

Sunday             04/28/2019               DeKalb County Park Prescription Day, Download Flyer for various locations     
Saturday           04/27/2019              Spring into Health, ​Believers Bible Christian Church, 3689 Campbellton Rd SW, Atlanta 11:00 am (Download Flyer)

Saturday          04/23/2019              MACC- Metro Atlanta Communities Collaborative Community Meeting, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Airport 3833 Princeton Lakes Ct SW, Atlanta,10:00 am (Download Flyer) 

Tuesday​          03/26/2019            Diabetes Alert Day, DeKalb County Board of Health- T.O. Vinson Health Center, 440 Winn Way, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Download Flyer)

Tuesday         03/26/2019             MACC- Metro Atlanta Communities Collaborative Community Meeting, Cascade United Methodist Church, 3144 Cascade Rd SW Atlanta, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Thursday        03/14/2019       Community Coalition: Meet & Greet Membership Mixer, DeKalb County Board of Health, 445 Winn Way, Decatur, 4:00 – 6:00 pm 

Saturday        03/09/2019        Great Day Family Connections Presents Silent Towne 2019, Tucker Recreational Center 4898 LaVista Road Tucker, 3 PM – 7 PM

Friday            03/08/2019        International Women’s Day Women Watch Afrika, Inc. Presents 'A Celebrations of Women and Their Experiences,  Clarkston Women’s Club, 3913 Church Street in Clarkston (Download Flyer)

Tuesday        02/26/2019          MACC- Metro Atlanta Communities Collaborative Community Meeting, Cascade United Methodist Church, 3144 Cascade Rd SW Atlanta, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm  

Wednesday    02/14/2019         Red Zone- Heart Health and Diabetes Discussion, Covington Branch Library, 3500 Covington Hwy, Decatur, 10:00 am 

Tuesday        01/22/2019        MACC- Metro Atlanta Communities Collaborative Community Meeting, Cascade United Methodist Church, 3144 Cascade Rd SW Atlanta, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm

Friday            12/14/2018        Holiday Social: Hot Chocolate Bar & Cookie Party, Holiday Inn, Atlanta


Saturday        11/10/2018       Fifth Annual Taste of Health Wellness Expo, Greenbriar Mall, 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW

Monday          11/05/2018       Diabetes Information Session with WellCare, Lithia Springs Library, 7100 Turner Dr, Lithia Springs, 4:00 pm

Tuesday         10/09/2018        MACC- Metro Atlanta Communities Collaborative Community Health Fair, Cascade United Methodist Church, 3144 Cascade Rd SW Atlanta, 10:00 am- 3:00 pm (Download Flyer)

Saturday         09/29/2018        Fresh on DeK, DeKalb County’s Mobile Farmers Market Fall Harvest Festival, University of Georgia DeKalb County Cooperative Extension
4380 Memorial Drive Decatur, 10 :00 a. m. – 2:00 p. m. (Download Flyer) 

Friday             09/28/2018        Fall Family Safety Event, DeKalb County Board of Health Richardson Health Center, 445 Winn Way Decatur, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Download Flyer) 


Friday             09/21/2018        Hip-Hop! Dance Away-Diabetes to Kick-Off Fitness FriYAY

Saturday       06/23/2018           CETA Foundation Presents the 8th Annual True Wealth Symposium 
Athletic, Arts, & Entrepreneurship, Adamsville Recreation Center 3201 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW Atlanta, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Register Here)

Friday            06/22/2018       Salute to Fathers Jazz Social, Oasis at Scholars Landing, 134 John Hope Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 6:00 pm 

Saturday        06/09/2018         DeKalb Men's Health & Wellness Fair, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 495 North Indian Creek Drive in Clarkston, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Register Here) 

Thursday        05/24/2018        United Healthcare Member Appreciation Event, MLK Jr Recreation Center 110 Hilliard St SE Atlanta, GA 30312, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (Download Flyer)

Saturday        05/12/2018        Honoring Mother's Tea, Oasis at Scholars Landing, 134 John Hope Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 2:00 pm (Download Flyer)

Wednesday    05/09/2018        Wayfield Foods Day of Health & Wellness, Wayfield Foods Market, 1757 Columbia Dr. in Decatur, 10:00 am until 2:00 pm (Download Flyer)

Saturday       05/05/2018        2nd Annual Focus on the Family Diabetes Fun Walk, Exchange Park Recreation Center Intergenerational Family Center, 2771 Columbia Dr. Decatur, 9:00 am. (Download Flyer)

Monday        04/30/2018        Coffee with the Candidate, Linda Becquer Pritchett, for State Representative District 63, 129 Glynn St N, Fayetteville, GA 30214 (Download Flyer)

Saturday        04/28/2018        Beauty Resides in My Image Workshop, Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Rd, Lithonia, GA 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm (Download Flyer)

Saturday        04/28/2018        National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, *Various Locations*, 10:00 am -2:00 pm (Download Flyer)

​Tuesday         03/27/2018        Veterans Diabetes Support Group "Red Carpet" Party, Oasis at Scholars Landing, 134 John Hope Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 2:00 pm  (Download Invitation) 

​Friday             02/09/2018        Community Health Fair, Oasis at Scholars Landing, 134 John Hope Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 10:00 am            

Saturday        11/11/2017        Taste of Health Wellness Expo, Greenbriar Mall, 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW


Saturday         09/02/2017       Visions Outreach Annual Veterans Festival (Georgia Vet-Fest) www.visionsoutreach.org


Saturday        07/15/2017        Diabetes Wellness Circle: Diabetic Friendly Desserts to Live By, Atlanta-Fulton Library South Fulton Branch, 4055 Flat Shoals Rd, Union City, noon (Download Flyer)

Saturday        07/01/2017        Visions Outreach  BBQ Cook Off, Car Show, and Job Fair, Sam's, Marrow www.visionsoutreach.org        


​Friday            06/16/2017        Oasis at Scholar’s Landing Community Health Fair, Oasis at Scholars Landing, 134 John Hope Drive, SW Atlanta, 11:00 am


Saturday       06/10/2017        Diabetes Wellness Circle: Summer Time and the Drinks are Easy, Atlanta-Fulton Library South Fulton Branch, 4055 Flat Shoals Rd, Union City, noon  (Download Flyer)


Saturday       06/03/017          DeKalb County Board of Health Presents, Strong4Family Men's Health & Wellness Fair, Georgia Piedmont Technical College Conference Center, 495 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm    


Saturday        05/20/2017        Women of Pearl Unity Luncheon, Greater Springfield Baptist Church 721 Jones Ave NW, Atlanta 1:00 pm


Monday          04/17/2017        Let's Talk Football, Future MVP Project    Alpharetta High School, 3595 Webb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, 6:00pm


Saturday        11/19/2016        Stand Up for Diabetes: An Evening of Comedy and Cocktails Courtyard by Marriott Airport, 3400 Creek Point Ave, East Point, 6:00 pm


Monday         11/12/2016        Sip and Shop     7pm   Ashley Stewart, 3755 Carmia Dr SW, East Point


Friday            11/11/2016        Red, White, & Blue Patriotic & Veteran's & Remembrance Day Breakfast


Thursday        11/03/2016     Georgia Diabetes Coalition Annual Community Awards Reception with special guest, Ben Vereen (Register here)


Saturday        10/15/2016        Annual Fall Festival                 Shorty Howell Park, Duluth


Saturday          10/01/2016      Focus on the Family Diabetes Fun Walk        Trammell Crow Park, 4980 Cascade Road Atlanta, GA 30331 (Download Flyer) (Download Sponsorship and Volunteer Package) 


Friday              09/23/2016       'Sock-It- To Diabetes Fall Sock Drive Kick-Off,  Atlanta-West End Community          
Sunday           09/11/2016        Grandparents Day Social 

Monday          07/04/2016        Cookout-For-A-Cause BBQ            Grant Park

Saturday        06/11/2016         FIT4LIFE Fitness Challenge, Block Party and Health Expo, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, Stronghold Christian Church located at 724 Rock Chapel Road Lithonia, GA 30058. (Download Flyer)   

Saturday        06/11/2016        Friends and Family Day, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm, Decatur Farmers Market, First Baptist Church of Decatur located at 308 Clairemont Ave (near corner of Commerce Dr.). (Download Flyer)


Saturday       03/04/2016       New Hope Baptist Church of Atlanta, "Moving Towards a Healthy Future", 11:00 am- 3:00 pm, New Hope Baptist Church of Atlanta, 236 Richardson Street SW Atlanta, GA 30312. 


Listing of 2015 events:

Saturday       11/14/2015       Taste of Health Wellness Expo, 12:00 noon- 4:00 pm, College Park Elementary, 2075 Princeton Avenue, College Park, GA 30337 (Download Flyer)


Saturday       08/15/2015 ​    Special Showing of health educational film, The Debilitator, 12:00 noon, College Park Branch Library 


Saturday       07/18/2015       Saint Peter Missionary Baptist Church Health Fair, 11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m, 1558 Venetian Drive, Atlanta  


Thursday       06/25/2015       Special Showing of The Debilitator, 12;00 p.m- 2:00 p.m, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library: College Park Branch, 3647 Main St 


Wednesday       06/17/2015   Allegre Point Senior Community Health Fair, 10:00 a.m- 2;00 p.m, 3391 Flat Shoals Rd, Decatur  


Saturday       05/23/2015     ​Visions Outreach Organization Third Annual Health Fair/Car and Bike Show, 11 am - 4pm, Hearts to Nourish Hope Center, 640 Hwy 138, Riverdale (Organization Website)


Saturday 05/16/15 Beat Your Mind Health and Wellness 5K Walk/Run, 8:00am, Candler Park, 1500 McLendon NE, in Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
​(Event Website)

Saturday       05/09/15       Senior BINGO, Allegre Point Senior Center, 1:00 p.m  


Saturday       03/21/2015     Special viewing of the HBO Documentary Film, "The Weight Of The Nation", 2:00 p.m, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library: College Park Branch, 3647 Main Street, College Park


Saturday     02/14/2015     Mary Branan Community Nonprofit Presents: Love Your Health Banquet, 7:00 p.m, True Worship Christian Fellowship Church, 1776 Sylvan Rd SW (Download flyer)


Saturday     01/10/2015     Free Health Screening, Sam's Club Duluth: 3450 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Duluth (Contact store for hours)  

​Listing of 2014 events:

Tuesday     12/16/2014     Healthy Holiday Food Preparation Class, 10:00 a.m until 12 noon, Bowden Senior Multipurpose Center, 2885 Church Street East Point  


Saturday     11/01/2014     Diabetes Academy with Chef Dana Herbert, 10:30 a.m, Anderson Conference Goodwill Center, 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon. (Download Flyer) 


Saturday     10/11/2014     Mercy Care Fall Festival, 10:00 a.m until 2:00 p.m, Mercy Care, 424 Decatur St., Atlanta, GA (Download Flyer)


Tuesday     09/23/2014     Kidney Action Day, 10:00 a.m until 2:00 p.m, Underground Atlanta (Download Flyer) 


Saturday     09/20/2014     West End SDA Church Health Fair and Diabetes Expo, 10 a.m-4:00 p.m, Mall West End, 850 Oak Street, Atlanta, GA (Download Flyer)  


Saturday     09/20/2014     Zumba® Fitness Fundraiser, 10:00 a.m until 12:00 noon, Shorty Howell Park, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA


Saturday     09/13/2014     Sam's Clubs, Free Health Screenings- Diabetes Awareness, 11am - 3pm, Duluth Sam's Club Location, 3450 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Duluth 


Saturday     08/1/2014     Georgia S.P.E.A.K.S, Inc. Back to School Barbecue, 11:00 a.m until 3:00 p.m, Redan Park, 1745 Phillips Rd, Lithonia, GA


Thursday     07/26/2014     C.H.O.I.C.E.S (Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully, Inc. 4th Annual Let's Move DeKalb Back-to-School Expo, 10:00 a.m until 3:00 p.m, Exchange Park Intergenerational Center, 2771 Columbia Drive in Decatur, GA (Download Flyer)


Thursday 07/17/2014 Young at Heart: Healthy Older Adults Diabetes Prevention Discussion and Zumba® Gold Fitness Session , 3:00 p.m, Allegre Point Senior Community Center, 3391 Flat Shoals Rd, Decatur, GA


Thursday 07/10/2014 Georgia S.P.E.A.K.S, Inc. Bowling Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m-7:30 p.m, Brunswick Zone, 3835 Lawrenceville Hwy Lawrenceville, GA (Download Flyer)


Thursday 06/19/2014 Special Showing of The Debilitator, 1:00 a-p.m- 3:00 p.m, Allegre Point Senior Community Center, 3391 Flat Shoals Rd, Decatur, GA


Saturday 04/26/2014 Lunch and Learn: Cooking Class with Chef Ro- Preparing Affordable, Healthy, Diabetic Friendly Meals, 3:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m., Atlanta-Fulton Public Library: West End Branch 525 Peeples Street, Atlanta, GA (Download Flyer)


Saturday 04/12/2014 Building Blocks to Diabetes Management, 9:00 a.m- 11:30 a.m, Conference Center at Midtown Medical Center, Columbus, GA (For more information, please contact Georgia Diabetes Coalition)


Tuesday 03/25/2014 Diabetes Alert Day, Georgia Diabetes Coalition Fundraiser, Varies at Zaxby’s Restaurants, (For a listing of participating restaurants, please visit www.gdctoday.org)


​​Tuesday 03/25/2014 American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Community Services to Prevent Diabetes. Discussion will include a special screening of the film, The Debilitator. Sponsored by the Diabetes Community Action Coalition (DCAC) of Fulton County and JenCare Neighborhood Medical Centers. (Download Flyer)


Tuesday 03/18/2014 Community Services to Prevent Diabetes and Its Complications, & Special Showing of The Debilitator, Atlanta Public Library: Dogwood Branch, 1838 Donld Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta 30318 (Download Flyer)


Saturday 3/08/2014 "Inspiring Change: Uplifting Women’s Health and Wellness, 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, 720 Hambrick Rd in Stone Mountain, GA. (Download Flyer)


Saturday 03/08/2014 Building Blocks to Diabetes Management, 9:00 a.m- 11:30 a.m, Conference Center at Midtown Medical Center, Columbus, GA (For more information, please contact Georgia Diabetes Coalition)


Saturday 02/01/2014 Georgia S.P.E.A.KS, Inc. Health and Wellness Workshop, Phillips Arena


Saturday 01/25/2014 "Vision for Health Discussion and Vision Board Workshop, Atlanta-Fulton Library: West End Branch 


Listing of 2013 events:

Day Date Event  
Saturday 01/12/13 Diabetes Health & Wellness Workshop: Atlanta Fulton Public Library East Point Branch, 3:00pm-5:00pm  


Friday 02/15/13 Many Faces, One Vision” One-Year Anniversary Reception: Amli at Northwinds Clubhouse 7:30p.m (Download Invitation) 


Saturday 05/05/13 Run For Boston: Gwinnett Place Mall, 2100 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth 


Wednesday 05/08/13 Wine Down Wednesday: Central Library, 1 Margaret Mitchell Sq NW, 5pm-7pm (Download Invitation)


Saturday 05/11/13 Diabetes Health & Wellness Workshop: Lawrenceville, Ga, 2pm-5pm


Saturday 06/08/13 Caribbean American Health Awareness Day: 4522 Flat Shoals Dr., Decatur 10a.m-3p.m (Download Flyer)  


Thursday 06/13/13 DeKalb County Board of Health, Health & Wellness Summit “Empowering the Community for Change”, 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain (Download Flyer) Register Here! 


Saturday 07/27/13 Health Awareness Fair: Events Unlimited “De Banquet”, 105 Liberty Road, Villa-Rica, Ga. 30180 


Saturday 09/21/13 The Debilitator film Screening: Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 2:00 pm, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Rd, Lawrenceville (Download Flyer)


Sunday 09/29/12 Seventh Annual Community Health Fair: Community Church VICARS, 838 Cascade Ave., S.W. Atlanta, 12:12p.m (Download Flyer)  


Saturday 10/26/13 William Dillard Annual Cancer Conquerors Classic, Ben Hill Park Recreation Center, 2405 Fairburn Rd SW, Atlanta (Download Flyer)


Wednesday 11/13/13 Georgia Gives Day, An Online Giving Event www.gagivesday.org (Download Flyer)


​Thursday 11/14/13 Take One Step to Stop Diabetes, Washington Park Branch Library, 1116 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta 1:00 to 3:30 pm (Download Flyer)


Thursday 12/12/13 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Educational Discussion: & Sock Drive, Decatur, GA  


Saturday 12/14/13 Decide Create & Share Luncheon: TBA 


Sunday 12/15/13, Holiday Sock Drive, Various Locations Throughout Metro Atlanta (click here for locations) * F
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