Sunday, February 12, 2023

Here's What's Been Happening at PHP!

Upcoming Activities

Valentine’s Day Celebration – Feb. 14

All Members & Associates are encouraged to stop by the Georgian Room Lobby on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm to celebrate all of the wonderful love in your life. Grab your sweetheart, friends or colleagues and get your photo taken at the photo booth, then enjoy sweet treats and fun times with the friends and loved ones that make our lives worth living! Click here for our flyer.

Lecture with Ret. Brigadier General John Turner – Feb. 15

The Men’s Coffee Hour will open their speaker to all Members on Wednesday, February 15 at the new time of 2pm in the Georgian Room. Retired Brigadier General John Turner will highlight his former supervisory role at the Emergency Operation Center at the CDC. He will also share his personal experiences working with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the 2014-5 Ebola outbreak and monitoring public health threats caused by various hurricanes. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve a seat. Click here for flyer. 

Lecture with AJC’s Jim Auchmutey on the History of BBQ – Feb. 16

Don’t miss this interesting lecture with 30-year AJC writer & journalist Jim Auchmutey on Thursday, February 16 at 2pm in the Georgian Room. He will discuss his book, Smokelore: A Short History of BBQ in America. This spicy story follows the delicious and contentious history of barbecue in America from the ox roast that celebrated the groundbreaking of the US Capitol building to the first barbecue launched into space almost 200 years later. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve a seat. Click here for the flyer. 

Lunch Outing to the Swan Coach House – Feb. 23

Join your neighbors for a Lunch Outing to the Swan Coach House on Thursday, February 23 from 10:45am – 1:15pm. We will depart at 10:45am and be back around 1:00-1:15pm. You will have a chance to shop in the giftshop following a lunch of The Swan’s Favorite – a plate of chicken salad, frozen fruit salad, green salad, muffins, cheese straws and choice of iced tea or coffee. The cost is $25/Member. A maximum of 23 Members are welcome. Please call Concierge at 678.619-0474 by Feb. 21 to reserve a spot. Click here for the flyer. 

Wellness Lecture with Dr. Allan Levey from EMORY – Feb. 24

The PHP Wellness Committee invites you to the lecture, “Protecting the Aging Brain” by Dr. Allan Levey of EMORY University, on Friday, February 24 at 2:00pm in the Georgian Room. Dr. Levey is The Goizueta Foundation Endowed Chair for Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Director of the Goizueta ADRC and Director of Brain Health Personalized Medicine Institute at EMORY. Join us for this relevant and intellectual lecture! Click here for our flyer.

February Live Music 

Don’t miss pianist Cameron Casey during Friday Happy Hour on February 24 in the Library. A $2.00 off drink special will be offered. 

Dr. Ken Boa on Identity, Purpose & Hope – Mar. 1

The Men’s Coffee Hour will open their speaker to all Members with Dr. Ken Boat on Wednesday, March 1st at 9:00am in the Georgian Room. Dr. Boa is a Christian writer, teacher, speaker and mentor and will discuss Identity, Purpose and Hope – Who Are You? Why Are You Here? Where Are You Going? Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve a spot. Click here for the flyer.

Girl Scout Cookie Sales – Mar. 2

Plan to visit the Club Lobby on Thursday, March 2 from 3:30-4:30pm to support the Girl Scouts with their cookie drive. Member Christy Davidson’s granddaughter’s troop will be happy to help you with your Thin Mint, Do-si-do & Trefoil cravings!

PHP American History Club – Mar. 7

Join your fellow PHP history buffs on the first Tuesday of each month with club leader, Marty Rueter. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 7 from 3:30 – 5:00pm in the Plaster Room. The discussion for March and April will cover the occurrences and time period covered in the book James Madison: A Life Reconsidered by Lynne Cheney. To receive emails relating to the new club, please email Marty Rueter at mrueter@aol.com. Click here for the flyer. 

Getting to Know Georgia Lecture – Margaret Mitchell – Mar. 9

Join Atlanta author, Grace Hawthorne, for the third of the three-part mini-series on ‘Getting to Know Georgia’ on Thursday, March 9th at 2:00pm in the Georgian Room. She will discuss Margaret Mitchell as a Proper Southern Lady and what it takes to write a book 1,037 pages long. Come hear some stories and share some of your own. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve a seat. Click here for the flyer.

John Pruitt – Tell It True – Mar. 23

John Pruitt covered the news of Atlanta and Georgia as television anchor and reporter for half a century. He will join us on Thursday, March 23 at 2:30 pm in the Georgian Room to discuss his novel, Tell It True and how he draws on his array of experiences covering the news. Please call Concierge at 678.619.0474 to reserve a seat. Click here for the flyer.

Monthly Activities

February Birthday Celebration

Join us for a celebration and champagne toast on Monday, February 13th. The new location will be in the Georgian Room. No RSVP necessary. Click here for the 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 February 13th. 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.

Green Bag Society

The next Green Bag Society dog club meeting will be on Wednesday, February 15 from 1:00 – 2:00pm in the Junction. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month.

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, March 1

Wednesday, April 5

Wednesday, May 3

PHP Monthly Caregiver Support Group

Join PHP Wellness on Thursday, February 16th 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.

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

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

April 20 – Plain Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution by Richard Beeman. Discussion led by Dot Houk.

May 18 – The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk Wallace Johnson. Discussion led by Eve Eckahrdt.

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.

Ticket to Paradise (2022)

Julia Roberts & George Clooney

Sunday, February 12

Being the Ricardos (2021)

Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem & J.K. Simmons

Sunday, February 19

Senior Moment (2021)

William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd, Jean Smart

Sunday, February 26

Culinary Corner

Culinary To-Go Orders

Please Place All TO-GO Orders for Delivery or Pick-up by:

• Phone (678) 619-2872
• Text (404) 694-3658 or    
• Email: dining@peachtreehillsplace.com

When placing a TO-GO order via phone, text or email, please include the following:  

1. Name and Unit number  
2. Delivery or Pick Up       
3. Delivery time: 5:30 PM or 6:30 PM
4. Your Choice of:

• Salad Dressing
• Sides for Main Course
• Temperature for your Protein    

You should receive a Confirmation when your order is accepted. If you do not receive a confirmation or have any questions, please call us at (678) 619-2872.

TO-GO orders for same-day delivery are accepted until 5:00 PM.

Reminder: The Daily Special is for dining in only and cannot be ordered for Delivery or Pick-up.

Menu Changes and Buffet Service

The Tuesday buffet has been moved to Saturday. We look forward to offering many themed buffets every two to three weeks. The buffet will replace Café Irby’s and The Library’s dinner menu but NOW you are able to enjoy the buffet in ALL three dining rooms. Also, check out the new Café’ Irby menu additions.

More Exciting News

• Moving forward, the Specials-of-the-Day for the entire week will be emailed every Monday so that you can plan your week around your favorites.
• A new Healthy Smoothie Menu will be introduced in The Library very soon.

The Terraces Corner

Virtual Dementia Tour - Feb. 23

The Terraces at Peachtree Hills Place is hosting a Virtual Dementia Tour Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00 PM at The Terraces Community Room . Virtual Dementia Tour uses patented sensory tools and research-based instruction that enables caregivers and loved ones to experience the physical and mental challenges those with dementia face each day. Click here for our flyer.

MONDAYS

Open Bridge - 1:00pm – Bridle Room – Gather a group of 4 to play on Mondays!

BINGO - 4pm – Bridle Room – Bingo cards are $2/card for 5 rounds. Location Change to Duckworth Room on Feb. 27

TUESDAYS

Men’s Bible Study with Jim Phillips – 10am – 11am – Bridle Room – Feb. 28

Open Mah Jongg – 1pm – 3pm – Bridle Room – Moving to Tuesdays on February 21st

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 – Plaster Room

Open Mah Jongg – 3:30pm – 5:30pm – Bridle Room - Moving to Tuesdays from 1pm – 3pm on Tuesdays on February 21st

Peachtree Battle Shuttle – 3:00pm - 4:00pm – Call Transportation at 470.547.0615 by Tuesdays to reserve a seat.

Social Crafting - 4pm – Library

PHP Women’s Bible Study – 4pm – 5:30pm – Plaster Room

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 – New Location – Duckworth Room

Mah Jongg – 2:30pm – Bridle Room

Weekly Movie – 3:00pm – Georgian Room

Croquet Corner

New CROQUET Offerings

MONDAYS

Lawns close at 1:30pm for Maintenance

TUESDAYS

10am – 11am & 11am – Noon - New Player|Beginner Clinics with Kevin Moir. $30/Member. Maximum 4 players.

Noon -1pm - Private Lesson with Kevin Moir. $100/hour.

SATURDAYS

Noon – 2pm – Two Hour Competitive Tournament officiated by Kevin Moir. Prizes for winners. 16 Members. Spectators welcome!

2:30 – 3:30pm – Private Lesson with Kevin Moir. $100/hour

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

9:30am 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

9:30am 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

Georgian Room 3

Here's What's Been Happening at PHP!