Sunday, January 2, 2022

Join us on Thursday, January 20th at 4pm in the Georgian Room for a lecture with acclaimed writer, Christopher Swann, as he discusses his new novel A Fire in the Night which is about Highlands, North Carolina, a town many of you know well. Christopher Swann is a novelist and high school English teacher. A graduate of Washington and Lee, he earned his Ph.D. in creative writing from Georgia State University. He has been a Townsend Prize finalist, longlisted for the Southern Book Prize, and twice been a finalist for a Georgia Author of the Year award. Please call Concierge at 678-619-0474 to register and read more about Christopher and reviews on his book here.

We hope you have met Kevin Moir, our new Croquet Instructor from The Country Club of Sapphire Valley. He is offering MONDAY clinics and one-hour lessons on TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, as well as coordinating Wine & Wickets on Tuesdays from 3pm-5pm. Please call Concierge at 678-619-0474 to register.

Premium Detail Pros will be here on Wednesdays, January 5th and January 19th for car detailing. The cost is $100 for a 2-hour detail. Optional add-ons are available. If you would like to reserve a spot, please call Concierge at 678.619.0474.

Look for more information in the coming weeks for the PHP Health & Wellness New Year's Explosion! You are invited to come hear the newest information that will help you be healthy and happy in 2022!

Calling all New or Experienced Acrylic Painters! John Martucci will offer Acrylic Painting Lessons for eight weeks beginning Thursday, January 6th from 1pm-3pm in the PHP Art Studio. All dates include January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, and February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. Cost is $185* per Member. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 by 1/4 to reserve your seat. NOTE: Cancellations after 1/4 will be charged to Member Accounts. Must commit to complete session.

*All supplies and materials included.

Join us for our Monthly New Member Meet and Greet on Thursday, January 6th from 4:30pm-6pm in the Georgian Room. We are looking forward to new and current Members stopping by to catch up with old friends and more importantly make new ones. We will be offering complimentary select beer and wine and no RSVP is required. You don't want to miss seeing all your neighbors!

Join us Fridays and Sundays in January from 3pm-5pm in the Georgian Room to watch your favorite movies! See the schedule below. Popcorn will be served! Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve your seat.

Friday, January 7 & Sunday, January 9

Rain Man:

Join us for a visit to Downton Abbey: The Exhibition on Monday, January 10th. We will leave PHP at 12:45pm for a 1:30pm entrance and return by 4pm. This wonderful exhibit is based on the beloved television show. You will be transported to post-Edwardian England, where the characters & the iconic house come to life. You’ll be immersed in the fascinating social history, culture, & some of the most memorable moments from the show’s six-season run. Cost is $48 per Member and there are only 13 spots. Call Concierge at 678-619-0474 today!

Join us on Tuesday, January 11th at 1pm in the Georgian Room for a Movie Talk with Alexa Foreman as she returns to discuss The Sting. The reunion of stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford following their teaming in the legendary Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid (1969) was a cause for celebration. The movie earned 10 Oscar nominations, winning 7 of them, including Best Picture and Best Director for George Roy Hill, who had also directed Butch Cassidy. The Oscar-winning ragtime soundtrack adapted from composer Scott Joplin led to a resurgence of his work. Don’t miss this fun behind-the-scenes talk on The Sting.

Join us for another 8-week program, Winter Clay Ceramics where you will learn a variety of ways that clay can be used to construct both functional and art forms. No prior experience, skill or talent is needed, just a desire to get a little dirty and explore the medium of clay. Classes are taught by Janet Schneider and will meet on Tuesdays, January 18th, 25th, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and March 1st and 8th from 12:30pm-3pm in the PHP Art Studio. Cost is $240 per Member*. Call the Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve your spot by 1/11/22. NOTE: Cancellations after 1/11/22 will be charged to Member Accounts. Must commit to whole session.

Join us for our monthly PHP Book Club! Meetings are held regularly on the third Thursday of each month at 4pm in the Bridle Room. Below is a schedule of upcoming dates and books.

January 20 - Our group will attend the Christopher Swann lecture on his book, A Fire in the Night.

February 17 - Anita Strickler will lead a discussion of The Daughters of Yalta by Catherine Grace Katz.

March 17 - Joan Motsett will lead a discussion on Yellow Crocus by Leila Ibrahim.

Join us Thursday, January 20th from 7pm-8pm in the Georgian Room for Buckhead Heritage’s January program,“I’ve Got My Online DNA Results, Now What’s Next?!!” led by Ken Thomas. Ken writes a column on genealogy for the AJC and will use his own DNA results to show what all the interest is about. Christy Morris will join with a short program on “How Do You Join A Lineage Society?” Click here for more information about the speaker. The event is free and complimentary wine, beer and beverages will be served.

Join us for an outing to see Tootsie at The Fox on Tuesday, January 25th. We will leave PHP at 6:30pm for a 7:30pm show and return after the show. It’s a laugh-out-loud love letter to the theatre, based on the Oscar®-nominated film. Featuring a Tony®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony® winner David Yazbek, this New York Times Critic’s Pick is a “hilarious, thoroughly modern Tootsie” that’s “even funnier than the movie!” Cost is $85 per Member and there are only 8 tickets. Call Concierge at 678-619-0474 to reserve your ticket today!

Save the Date for our Winter Dance on Thursday, January 27th with Oldies But Goodies Music from the 40s, 50s & 60s! Be on the lookout for more details to come!

Join us for an outing to see Dream House at The Alliance Theater on Thursday, February 3rd. We will leave PHP at 6:30pm for a 7:30pm show and return after the show. This play follows two Latinx sisters on an HGTV-style reality show who are selling their family home, hoping to capitalize on the gentrification in their “changing neighborhood.” It is the winner of the 2021/22 Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition. Cost is $58 per Member and there are only 8 tickets. Call Concierge at 678-619-0474 to reserve your ticket today!

Our Men’s Bible Study, led by Jim Phillips, meets every other Tuesday at 10am in the Duckworth Room. Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 11th. Coffee will be served and we look forward to seeing you! 

As a reminder, Jim has taught adult Bible Study for over 35 years at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church where he served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons and Peachtree Presbyterian where he is currently a member. Jim also teaches a Men’s Bible Study at Lenbrook. He's a great teacher! Call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to sign up.

Pétanque pick-up games (weather permitting) will take place on the below date. Call Concierge at 678.619.0474 if you plan on attending. Meet at the Pétanque court. 

Tuesdays at 3pm

The PHP Men’s Coffee is meeting Wednesdays at a new time of 9:30am in the Georgian Room for a social hour and Member speakers. Our next meeting is on January 5th with a presentation by Member Richard Bernstein, M.D titled “The Neurological Aspects of Lincoln’s Assassination “. Mark your calendar! You don't want to miss this intriguing talk. And on January 12th we will have Member

Our Walking Group is in full swing so join David, our Fitness Manager, to get your steps in each week. Contact David Mahaffey at 404.783.3892 if you plan to come. The group will meet in the lobby on Wednesdays at 2pm.

A Vesper service and communion will be held the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30pm in the Plaster Room. All are welcome. Mark your calendar now for the following dates:

The Wednesday Bible Study is meeting Wednesdays from 4:30pm–5:30pm in the Duckworth Room. We will resume on January 19th with a study of The Book of John facilitated by Carolyn Caswell. All are welcome! No previous experience with the Bible is required!

Ladies, join us for Wine and Cheese every Wednesday from 4:30pm-5:30pm in the Library. The cost is $7 per person and includes wine and cheese. Call Concierge at 678.619.0474 each week if you plan to come! 

Mondays Open all day for Members during winter

Tuesdays 10am-Noon (Men's Full Court) and 3pm-5pm (Wine & Wickets)

Wednesdays Noon-2pm (Ladies Half Court) and 3pm-5pm (Men’s Full Court)

Thursdays 10am–Noon ( Mixed Half Court) and 3-5pm (Men’s Full Court)

Fridays 10am-Noon (Men's Full Court) and 2pm-4pm (Ladies Half Court)

Saturdays 10am-Noon (Men's Full Court)

Visit and bookmark peachtreehillsplacecondo.com to reserve the lawn under the "Amenities Reservations" section. NOTE:

NOTE: We now have two lightweight mallets available to check out at Concierge if you would like to try one out.

Interested in PHP logo apparel or croquet apparel? Check out our catalog and also stop by Concierge to see what we have!

During a recent visit to Peachtree Hills Place, President and proud USCA member Damon Bidencope shared more about the United States Croquet Association and the benefits of membership. From novices to seasoned strikers alike, this club offers something for every croquet enthusiast. To learn more about the USCA and how to join click here. Annual dues are $70/person or $110/couple. To learn even more, read Damon’s excerpt here.

Our popular Wine & Wickets is every Tuesday from 3pm-5pm! Even more exciting, Kevin Moir will be hosting Wine & Wickets and pairing Member groups. Cost is $10 per Member and RSVPs are required. Call Concierge at 678.619.0474 if you plan to attend each week.