"Seniors on the Go" at Clarkston Community Center, Thursday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. - Noon

The Clarkston Community Center will host its first Senior Programs Showcase on Thursday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. – noon. "Seniors on the Go" is a free event for adults age 55 and above to learn about the variety of programs, classes, workshops and social events available to older adults at the Clarkston Community Center, 3701 College Ave., Clarkston, Ga., 30021. www.clarkstoncommunitycenter.org

“About 45 percent of Clarkston’s citizens are refugees,” said Cindy Bowden, executive director of the Clarkston Community Center. “Children attend school, and many of the adults have jobs, but often older refugees sit at home. If they don’t speak English or have access to transportation, they can become isolated and lonely. The Clarkston Community Center provides many opportunities for seniors to learn, make friends and master new skills. Our Senior Showcase will give seniors and their families a chance to see all of our programs at once and ask questions about them.”

During the event, instructors and program leaders will staff information tables detailing activities including English classes, cooking, sewing, art, music and computer skills, as well as life skills such as banking, handling legal issues and grocery shopping. Attendees will be able to move from table to table, collecting information and learning what’s available.

“We hope we will get a good response from the community and hope to make Seniors on the Go an annual event,” said Bowden.

About Clarkston Community Center

Established in 1994 and headquartered in the beautifully renovated former Clarkston High School building at 3701 College Ave., Clarkston, Ga., 30021, the Clarkston Community Center offers programs for children, teens, adults and seniors, centered around art, recreation and community building. The Center serves over 40,000 individuals annually, primarily from Clarkston and greater DeKalb County, Ga., many of whom have immigrated to the United States or are newly-arrived refugees. The Center’s programs are designed to bring people together and bridge divides of language, customs, culture and faith. In addition to the headquarters building, the Clarkston Community Center includes an activity field for sports and recreation, acreage for a planned community garden and an additional structure for future development. Angora Hall, the Center’s renovated auditorium and stage, is available for public rental for parties, weddings and other special events. A new fundraising program, Friends of Clarkston Community Center, offers individuals the opportunity to financially support the work of the Center. www.clarkstoncommunitycenter.org