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Milton Senior Center Needs Entertainers, Instructors and Supplies

The area's newest senior center will start activities on July 15, but it needs games, supplies and volunteers to start those programs and keep them running.

Activities will begin at the Milton Senior Center next week, but Senior Services North Fulton needs the public's help to stock and run its newest facility.

Senior Services North Fulton is asking the public to help stock and run its newest facility, the Milton Senior Center located in Community of Christ Church on Francis Road. 

The Milton Senior Center, a partnership of Senior Services North Fulton, the City of Milton, Fulton County and Community of Christ, opened June 24 in Community of Christ Church. Activities begin July 15, said its manager, Melinda Ross. To maintain quality services to local seniors (ages 60 and up), the public is being asked to donate: 

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  • Mahjong games
  • Scrabble games
  • Cases of water and sports drinks
  • Napkins
  • Cups
  • Dishwasher detergent
  • Dishwashing liquid
  • Large hand sanitizers
  • Arts and crafts supplies
  • Bingo prizes

Participants appreciate bingo prizes that may be used in the home. Examples include facial tissues, paper towels, water, trash bags, plastic baggies, tooth brushes and tooth paste, pet toys, canned goods, toilet tissue, shampoo, hand sanitizers, crossword puzzles, word-search books, etc. 
Additionally, the Senior Center needs volunteers for:  

  • Bingo callers
  • Educational presenters
  • Fitness instructors
  • Arts and crafts instructors
  • Musical entertainers 

All donations may be dropped off at the church, located at 3315 Francis Road.
To inquire about large donations and volunteering, contact Ross at 770-689-8012or mross@ssnorthfulton.org.
Senior Services North Fulton is a private, non-profit 501 (C) (3) founded in 1991 to provide programs and services for the older adults who live in North Fulton.

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