🌱 Wellness Expo For Seniors + Sunset Sessions Start This Weekend

Hi there, Cumming! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• An upcoming wellness expo for Forsyth seniors.
• Sunset Sessions launch date.
• Summer camp for local children.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and nice. High: 76 Low: 46.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Last week, Cumming First Baptist held a packed Good Friday service. Hundreds of worshippers still attended after the service had to be relocated from the Lou Sobh Amphitheater to the church thanks to inclement weather. Click through to see a collection of photos from the service. (Appen Media)
2. An aging wellness expo is planned for active seniors in Cumming. Forsyth County Senior Services' 19th annual Forsyth County Aging Well Expo will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 20 at Lanier Technical College. The event is free to everyone. Attendees will have the chance to visit with over 70 vendors from senior living, legal services, and more. (Press Release Desk)
3. Sunset Sessions start this weekend from the Collection at Forsyth! Each weekend, attendees have the chance to listen to live music performed by local musicians, purchase their favorite glass of wine and appetizer, and enjoy entertainment on the green. On Fridays and Saturdays, events run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; on Sundays, stop by from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (The Collection At Forsyth via Facebook)
4. Registration is open for Pinecrest Academy's summer camps for children! The Cumming-based camps aim to teach new skills to children aged 5 and up while building virtue, confidence, and friendships. All camp counselors undergo background checks and directors are CPR certified. Click here for the 2023 summer camp schedule. (Cumming Patch)
5. The Cumming Arts Center is inviting the public to vote for their favorite three artworks for the upcoming Calendar 2024. The online voting process is now open until Apr. 23, and can be accessed via the sawneeart.org website. By participating in the vote, members of the community can help create another beautiful community calendar. (Cumming Patch)

Today in Cumming:

• Novel Diversions at Post Road Library (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Pals Storytime at Sharon Forks Library (11:00 AM)
• Loose Shoe Duo at Oaks At Gracemont (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Only four days left to vote! Remember to vote for Custodian of the Year and watch 11Alive with Kaitlyn Ross to see an awesome news story about Kelly Mill Elementary's wonderful head custodian, Richard Toomey! (Kelly Mill Elementary via Facebook)
• The Media Center at Big Creek Elementary received a special delivery over spring break: new books. Thank you to all in the community who donated and participated in the book fair. The school uses the proceeds to purchase high-interest books for the Wildcats! (Big Creek Elementary via Facebook)
• Join Forsyth Central High School for an evening of family, friends, and fun tonight, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the Heart of Forsyth! Attendees have the chance to enjoy games, activities, and food trucks. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Sean Peek

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