Sunday, December 04, 2022

Here's What's Been Happening at PHP!

PHP Holiday Happenings

Upcoming Activities

New Wednesday Peachtree Battle Shuttle Run (New Time)

PHP Transportation will run a shuttle to Peachtree Battle Shopping Center on Wednesdays for groceries, pharmacy, hardware store or light errand. The Shuttle will depart the front door at 3pm and pick back up at 4pm to return by 4:15pm.  

New Boxing/Movement Class This Month

Beginning this month, PHP will begin a Boxing/Movement program in the new fitness room located next door to The Wellness Center on the lower level of The Club. The classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The 10:00am class is for Members with Parkinson’s Disease. The 11:30am class is for All Members. Eight slots are available. Please call David Mahaffey at 404.783.3892 to reserve a spot.

VOTING DAY Transportation - Dec. 6th

Let us take you down the hill and back to vote in the Runoff Election on Tuesday, December 6th! Please meet at the front door at 10am, Noon or 2pm to get a ride to and from the Peachtree Hills Recreation Center to cast your ballot!

Sip, Dip & Be Merry with Treats from the Terraces – Dec. 6th

Join the Health Services Team from the Terraces for holiday treats and a hot chocolate bar on Tuesday, December 6 from 1-3pm. Click here for the flyer.

Carols with the Atlanta Community String Ensemble – Dec. 6th

Join us for Caroling with the Atlanta Community String Ensemble on Tuesday, December 6th at 7pm in the Lobby. Tunes of the season to gladden your happy hour and dinner! No RSVP required. Click here for our flyer.

Christmas Concert with the SeeIt Choir – Dec. 7th

Join us after dinner for a Christmas Concert by the SeeIt Choir on Wednesday, December 7th at 8:00pm. A bar will be open. A holiday buffet will be served in the dining areas that evening. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve a seat for the concert. Click here for our flyer.

Monet Experience Outing – Dec. 8

Enter an iconic lily garden and explore Claude Monet’s most compelling works in a 360 degree digital art exhibition. This unique storytelling experience redefines the concept of museums. Learn about the artist, his secrets and over 400 of Monet’s 3,000 works of art. We will travel to Doraville to the new Exhibition Hub, a permanent multi-room space for interactive art projects. Departure at 12:45pm and Return by 3:30pm. Cost is $32. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to get on our waitlist. Click here for our flyer.

Associate Appreciation Celebration 

Join us December 9th from 3pm-5pm in the Georigian Room. All Members are welcome to stop by and let the Associates know how much they are appreciated every day! Click here for our flyer.

Holiday Sing-A-Long with DaMon Gof – Dec. 10th

Join your PHP neighbors for a festive sign-a-long with DaMon Gof on piano on Saturday, December 10 from 5pm – 6:30pm in the Lobby.

Lecture: John Pruitt- Tell It Ture – Dec. 13th 

Join us for a lecture with John Pruitt on Tuesday, December 13 at 2pm in the Georgian Room. Pruitt covered the news of Atlanta and Georgia as television anchor and reporter for half a century. He will discuss his novel, TELL IT TRUE, which draws on his experiences covering the sometimes bloody clash between those demanding their constitutional freedoms and those determined to deny them those rights. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve a seat. Click here for flyer.

PHP Christmas Buffet –Dec. 18th

Make your reservations now for the PHP Christmas Buffet on Sunday, December 18 from 11am – 2pm. Please call Reservations at 404.694.2772.

Additional Holiday Activities

Tuesday, Dec. 20 – 5pm - Feliz Navidad Happy Hour before Taco Tuesday - Library

Thursday, Dec. 22 – 3pm - Movie – ELF with Will Ferrell & Zoe Deschanel – Georgian Room

Friday, Dec. 23 – 2pm - Cookie Decorating Hour

Saturday, Dec. 24 – Christmas To-Go Meals & Special 3 Course Christmas Eve Menu 5-8pm

New Year’s Eve Party – Dec. 31st 

Mark your calendar for a fun New Year’s Eve at PHP! Cost and details will follow, but make your reservations by December 20th by calling Concierge at 678.619.0474. Click here for the flyer.

Rodin Tour at The High Museum – Jan. 5th

Don’t miss a fabulous tour of the Rodin exhibit at the High Museum on Thursday, January 5th. We will get a special tour with Member Jan Curtis as our own Docent Guide. The Cost is $20 for Non-Members. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve a spot. Please state if you are a High Member. Click here for the flyer.

Sweet Briar Living Room Learning

For a third year, PHP is participating with the Sweet Briar Living Room Learning. We will offer transportation to the seven lecture series on Wednesday afternoons from 1:45pm – 4:00pm in January & February at the Atlanta History Center. The topic this year is Marching Through 20th Century History, 1975-1980: Good Intentions and Harsh Realities. The cost is $115 for the series. Please pick up a form at Concierge to mail in with your check.  

Save the Date

January 5 – Rodin Tour at The High Museum

January 12 – Getting to Know Georgia Lecture Series with Grace Hawthorne on Margaret Mitchell 

January 12 – Evening Acrylic Art Show

January 19 – Murder Mystery

January 26 – Lecture with Coach Bill & Carolyn Curry

Monthly Activities

December Birthday Celebration

Join us for the celebration and a champagne toast on Monday, December 12th in the Library. Please let Concierge know if you have a birthday in October. No RSVP necessary. Click here to view our flyer.

PHP Hair & Nail Service

Tammy Toomer, Licensed Master Cosmetologist, will be at PHP once a month for your hair and nail needs in the comfort of your home. Her next date is December 12th. Prices are: Manicure - $45, Pedicure - $55, Men Haircut - $45, Women Haircut - $60. To book an appointment for any service (9:30am – 2:00pm), please call Tammy Toomer directly at 678.469.6801. Click here to view our flyer.

Green Bag Society News

The next Green Bag Society dog club meeting will be on Wednesday, January 18 at 1:00pm in the Junction. No meeting in December.

Questions? Contact: Candy McNair 404.561.0548 or Caroline John 678.642.8482.

Vesper Service & Communion

A Vesper service and communion will be held the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30pm in the Georgian Room 3. All are welcome. Mark your calendar now for the following dates:

Wednesday, December 7

Wednesday, January 4

Wednesday, February 1

PHP Monthly Caregiver Support Group

Join PHP Wellness on Thursday, December 15th and the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 2pm in the Plaster Room. A Geriatric Care Manager will lead a circle discussion and provide resources for Members who are caregivers for their spouses or loved ones. Please call Christabelle at 678.272.4351 to reserve a spot. This New Caregiver Support Group is open to all Members and their families.

Save the Date:

PHP Book Club

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 19 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Discussion led by Daphne Eaton.

February 16 – Undaunted Courage by Stephanie Ambrose. Discussion led by Ken Gearon.

March 16 – The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell. Discussion led by Jet Lacoss.

Movie Showings

Join us Sundays 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.

Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)

Daisy Edgar-Jones, David Strathaim

Sunday, December 4

Rent, The Musical (2005)

Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp

Sunday, December 11

Holiday Inn (1942)

Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire

Sunday, December 18

Elf (2003)

Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel

Thursday, December 22

Culinary Corner

New Delivery Time Added

Starting this month, a third Delivery time of 7:45pm is being added in the evenings – Mon-Sat. The daily special will only be available for the 5:30pm & 6:30pm delivery times. 

The Terraces Corner

Terraces Tempo Newsletter

Did you know that The Terraces has their own biweekly newsletter, the Terraces Tempo? Click here to view the latest newsletters.

MONDAYS

Bridge - 1:00pm – Bridle Room – Email Dr. Robert Moore at rwmoore1965@gmail.com to join in and if you would like to form a Bridge Club

BINGO - 4pm – Bridle Room – Bingo cards are $2/card for 5 rounds

TUESDAYS

Men’s Bible Study with Jim Phillips – 10am – 11am – Bridle Room – Dec. 6 (1st) & 28 (4th)

Wine & Wickets – 3pm-5pm – Junction - Cost is $10/Member – RSVP required.

WEDNESDAYS

Car Detailing – Most Wednesdays – Cost is $100 for a 2-hour detail. Optional add-ons. RSVP required.

Men’s Coffee Hour - 9:15am – Georgian Room – Cost is $10/Member

Mah Jongg – 3:30pm – 5:30pm – Bridle Room

PHP Women’s Bible Study – 4pm – 5:30pm – Plaster Room – Only Dec. 6th; Resumes Jan. 11th

THURSDAYS

Social Crafting – 10am – Noon – Duckworth Room

Thirsty Thursday – Complimentary Cheese Board – 5pm – Library

FRIDAYS

Rummikub – 1pm – 2:30pm – The Bridle Room

Happy Hour - $2 off drink specials – 5pm - Library

SUNDAYS

Rummikub – 2pm – Bridle Room

Mah Jongg – 2:30pm – Bridle Room

Weekly Movie – 3:00pm – Georgian Room

Croquet Corner

Peachtree Hills Place was recently featured in USCA Croquet News magazine in an article by Cheryl Bromley. Following her recent visit to PHP, Cheryl said, "By the way, playing at Peachtree Hills Place is like playing in the courtyard of a castle. What a beautiful place.” Click here to read Cheryl's full article on page 32. To learn more about the PHP Croquet Club, please click here.

Calling All Ladies – We are planning next year’s croquet season and would like to all PHP ladies to join in on the fun. We will provide instruction, even if you have never held a mallet. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to express your interest. 

Kevin Moir will be at PHP for December Lessons. Stay Tuned for dates and times.

Winter Social Play 

MONDAYS

Closed for Maintenance

TUESDAYS

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

WEDNESDAYS

1pm – 3pm (Ladies’ Full Court) and 3pm-5pm (Men’s Full Court)

THURSDAYS

10am – Noon (Men’s Full Court)

FRIDAYS

10am-Noon (Men’s Full Court) and 1pm-3pm (Ladies’ Full Court)

SATURDAYS

10am-Noon (Men’s Full Court)

Online reservations for the lawn.

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

Health & Wellness

NOTE:

Allie’s Yoga Classes on Dec. 22,23, 26, 28 & 29 will be canceled.

MONDAYS

10:15am Moving & Grooving - Coach K

11:30am Strength & Balance – Lisa Howard

1:45pm Whole Body Strength For Beginners (New Time) – Allie 

3:00pm Restorative Yoga - Allie

*All classes in the Georgian Room

TUESDAYS

10:00am Cardio Interval – Lisa Howard

10:00am Seated Yoga - Allie

10:00am Boxing/Movement Class for Parkinsons In Movement Room next to the Wellness Center

11:00am Gyrokinesis - Jana

11:30am Boxing/Movement Class for All Members

1:30pm Movement in Water – Jana

*All classes in the Georgian Room

WEDNESDAYS

8:30am Core, Strength & Balance - Maura

9:00am Water Aerobics – Karen

11:00am Moving & Grooving - Coach K

*Core, Strength & Balance is in Georgian Room 3, Moving & Grooving is in Georgian Room 2

THURSDAYS

9:00am Balance & Flexibility (NEW) – Karen

9:45am Intermediate Yoga - Allie

10:00am Boxing/Movement Class for Parkinsons In Movement Room next to the Wellness Center

11:00am Seated Yoga - Allie

11:30am Boxing/Movement Class for All Members

FRIDAYS

9:00am Water Aerobics (NEW) – Karen

10:15am Moving & Grooving - Coach K

11:00 Yin Yoga - Allie

*All classes in the Georgian Room

SATURDAYS

9:00am Chair Yoga (NEW) – Karen

10:00am Core, Strength, Balance – Maura

Georgian Room 3