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.

* Sunday, August, 25, 2024, The BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta Andrew Young Cinema and Social Justice Documentary Screenings, Tara Atlanta, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, 2:00 PM (Download Flyer)

*Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024Senior Movie Day with CenterWell Senior Primary Care, Studio Movie Grill, 40 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta, 1 pm (Register)

Thursday, July 18, 2024Topgolf Escape A Caregiver's Break Sponsored by CenterWell Senior Primary CareTopgolf Alpharetta, 10900 Westside Parkway Alpharetta, 11am - 1pm (Register

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

* Tuesday, April 2, 2024Douglas Community Grocery Giveaway, Crossroads Church of Douglasville, 5960 Stewart Pkwy, Douglasville, GA 30135, 3:00 PM-4:30 PM (Register

* Tuesday, April 2, 2024Atlanta Heart Health Fair, Atlanta Technical College - Dennard Conference Center, 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, Noon – 7 p.m. (Register

* Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Tea & Technology, Kroger Embry Village Community Day, 3559 Chamblee Tucker Rd Atlanta, GA 30341

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

* Tuesday, February 28, 2024Cover Georgia Day Advocacy at the Capitol, Central Presbyterian Church Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington St SW, Tull Fellowship Hall, 8:30 AM

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

* Thursday, February, 15, 2024Ruby 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, 2024Kroger Embry Village Community Day, 3559 Chamblee Tucker Rd Atlanta,
GA 30341

* Wednesdaym February, 7, 2024Type 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, 2022Inspired 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 Expo12:00 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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