Sunday, January 1, 2023

Here's What's Been Happening at PHP!

Announcements

Holiday Hours

Culinary New Year’s Hours - The Dining Rooms will be open normal hours New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year's Day for dine-in service; however, a delivery and pick-up service will be available. On Monday, January 2, the Dining Rooms will be open normal hours.


Monday, January 2 – The Administration Office, Concierge and the Wellness Center will be closed. Fitness Classes will be in session, except for Moving & Grooving at 10:15am. No Bingo this week.

Covid-19 Booster & Flu Vaccine Clinic

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Covid-19 Booster & Flu Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 10:00am – 4:00pm in the Boxing/Movement Room near Wellness Center. Please call Wellness at 678.272.4577 to sign up.

Upcoming Activities

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.

Bridge Instruction – Thursdays Jan. 5- Feb. 9

Bridge Instructor Gene Barnes will return to PHP for a 6-week session for Advanced Beginners and Intermediate players. The instruction is on Thursdays from 2pm – 4pm beginning January 5 and running through February 9 in the Bridle Room. The cost is $175/Member. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve a space. 10 Members Minimum.

Calling All History Buffs

Join your fellow history buffs for the newly formed PHP American History Club, which will meet monthly to discuss historical-based books, films and editorial commentary on heroes, villains, ordinary and extraordinary people. The new club, lead by Member Marty Rueter, will launch on Tuesday, January 10th from 4-5pm in the Plaster Room. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve a spot. “History is who we are and why we are the way we are.” – David McCullough. Click here for the flyer. 

Acrylic Art Show – Jan. 12th

Don’t miss the first PHP Acrylic Art Show & Open House during Thirsty Thursday on Thursday, January 12th at 5pm in the PHP Art Gallery & Art Studio. Come see what your artistic neighbors have been working on with Instructor John Martucci over the past sessions. For more information and the participants, please click here.

Getting to Know Georgia Lecture – Eugene Talmadge – Jan. 17

Mark your calendars for a new three-part lecture series on “Getting to Know Georgia” with Atlanta author, Grace Hawthorne beginning Tuesday, January 17 at 2pm in the Georgian Room. First up is Eugene Talmadge, a character and a half! If you think politics are crazy now, you should have been around when Ole Gene was governor. Come hear some stories and share some of your own. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve a spot. Click here for the flyer.

Murder Mystery Evening Show – Jan. 19

Mark your calendar for a fun evening after dinner with a Murder Mystery show on Thursday, January 19th in the Georgian Room. More details will follow.

Wellness Lecture – PREVENTING FALLS – Jan. 24

The PHP Wellness Committee will present “PREVENTING FALLS – and how to get up if you do fall” on Tuesday, January 24 at 2pm in the Georgian Room. Come hear about a variety of common factors contributing to falls from committee members Jo Ann Dalton & Marianne Sharbo-DeHaan and see an exciting presentation on how to get up from the Wellness Center team. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve a seat. Click here for the flyer.

New Wednesday Peachtree Battle Shuttle Run

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

PHP launched a new 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.

New Fitness Classes at PHP

Be sure to check out the newest fitness classes at PHP!

Water Aerobics is now on Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:00am in the Pool

TuesdaysMovement in Water at 1:30pm in the Pool

Thursdays – Balance & Flexibility at 9:00am in GR3

SaturdaysChair Yoga at 9:30am and Strength & Core at 10:30am in GR3

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. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 for reserve a seat to the History Center.  

Save the Date

January 17 – Getting to Know Georgia Lecture Series with Grace Hawthorne on “Eugene Talmadge”

January 19 – Murder Mystery Evening Show

January 24 – Wellness Lecture – PREVENTING FALLS – and how to get up if you do fall

January 26 – Lecture with Coach Bill & Carolyn Curry

February 14 – Wellness Lecture with Dr. Allen Levey of EMORY on “Protecting the Aging Brain”

Monthly Activities

January Birthday Celebration

Join us for the celebration and a champagne toast on Monday, January 9th in the Library. Please let Concierge know if you have a birthday in October. No RSVP necessary. Click here to view our flyer.

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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 January 9th. 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, January 4

Wednesday, February 1

Wednesday, March 1

PHP Monthly Caregiver Support Group

Join PHP Wellness on Thursday, January 19th 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 19Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Discussion led by Daphne Eaton.


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


March 16The 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.

New Year’s Eve (2011) PG-13

Jon Bon Jovi, Halle Berry, Jessica Biel

A group of desperate character’s intertwine on New Year’s Eve in New York City in this romantic drama.

Sunday, January 8


The Age of Adaline (2015) PG-13

Blake Lively, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn

A romantic drama about a 29-year-old woman who has stopped aging and the timeless power of love.

Sunday, January 15

Never Too Late (2020) TV-14

James Cromwell, Jacki Weaver, Dennis Waterman

Decades after 4 men escaped POW camp, they’ve got a new person- Hogan Hills Retirement Home. But the rules of engagement have changed and planning an escape is even harder when you can’t quite remember them.

Sunday, January 22

 

Legends of the Fall (1995) R

Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn

Legends of the Fall is a powerful story about Three brothers struggling to stay together and the woman who comes between them. 

Sunday, January 29

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.

Weekly Activities

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 – Jan. 3 & Jan. 24

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

PHP American History Club – 4pm – 5pm – Plaster Room


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

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

Social Crafting - 4pm – Library

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


THURSDAYS

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. 


Instructor Kevin Moir will be at PHP for January Play. 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

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

9:30am Chair Yoga (NEW) – Karen

10:30am Core, Strength, Balance – Maura

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Here's What's Been Happening at PHP!

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