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Tracie Morse ~Owner/Publisher

ALPHARETTA WOMEN’S

HALF MARATHON & 5K RACE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 | | Race Time7:30a.m. Avalon

Gather your girlfriends, pack your running shoes, and experience the ultimate girls’ weekend at the Alpharetta Women’s Half Marathon & 5K!

Starting at the chic backdrop of Avalon, this empowering race winds through Alpharetta’s beautiful streets and finishes back at Avalon with a fabulous post-race celebration you won’t want to miss.

Enjoy complimentary bites and refreshments, a luxe goodie bag, an exclusive race tee, and a stunning finisher medal — all included for pre-registered participants. Whether you’re going the distance or just in it for the fun 5K, this USATF-certified event is the perfect blend of fitness, friendship, and celebration.

SCAN HERE to register and plan an Awesome Girls’ getaway weekend at awesomealpharetta.com!

BEST PLACES BEST PLACES BEST PLACES

TO WORK OUT TO WORK OUT TO WORK OUT

Whether you are beginning your fitness journey, or looking for a new challenge, this is your guide to the best places to work out in North Atlanta! (Hours vary. Give them a call!)

BODYBAR Pilates-Alph

210 South Main Street

Suite E

Alpharetta 30009

678-336-0284

www.bodybarpilates.com/studios /alpharetta/ ~ Learn More on Page 13 ~

Jazzercise Alpharetta

10525 Old Alabama Rd Conn

Alpharetta 30022

706-974-9431

https://www.jazzercise.ch/location/j azzercise-alpharetta-north-pointfitness-center

~ Learn More on Page 21 ~

Senergy Fitness

10595 Old Alabama Rd Conn

Suite 21

Alpharetta 30022

470-282-5225

https://senergyfitness.com

HOTWORX - Alpharetta

869 N Main St

Suite 205

Alpharetta 30009

470-567-9679

www.hotworx.net/studio /alpharetta-northmain

Truth in Motion Yoga

1875 Old Alabama Rd, Suite 845

Roswell 30076

678-575-7452

www.truthinmotionyoga.com

Alloy Personal Training

Windward

3070 Webb Bridge Way

Suite J

Alpharetta 30005

678-990-2061

www.windwardplaza. alloypersonaltraining.com

BODYBAR Pilates-Roswell ConneXion

1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd Roswell 3007

678-336-2377

www.bobybarpilates.com/roswell/ ~Learn more on Page 13 ~

Starting Strength

9775 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite K Johns Creek 470-944-7715

www.startingstrengthgyms.com/ atlanta/

HOTWORX - Johns Creek

3005 Old Alabama Rd

Johns Creek 30022

678-691-4971

www.hotworx.net/studio/johnscreekalpharetta

Anytime Fitness

9945 Jones Bridge Rd

Johns Creek 30022

678-713-8373

www.anytimefitness.com

Alpharetta Women’s

Half Marathon, Avalon

RUNNING

BIG PEACH ALPHARETTA FREE RUN/WALK CLUB

Monday Group Run @6:30p

Wednesday Group Run @6:30p 5530 Windward Pkwy Alpharetta

BIG PEACH SUWANEE FREE RUN/ WALK CLUB

Tuesday Group Run @6:30p

Thursday Group Run @6:30p

Town Center Park, Suwanee

BIG PEACH CUMMING FREE RUN/ WALK CLUB

Thursday Group Run @7:00p

Saturday Group Run @8:00a 5485 Bethelview Rd, Cumming

HEALING FOR HARDHATS 5K

Saturday, September 6 @9:00a

Riverside Park

575 Riverside Rd, Roswell

PINECREST ACADEMY PALADIN PACER

Saturday, September 6 @8:00a Pinecrest Academy 955 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming

RISE AND CONNECT 5K

Saturday, September 6 @8:30a Cauley Creek Park

7255 Bell Rd, Johns Creek

RUN, ROLL, AND ROW 5K

Saturday, September 6 @8:30a

Brook Run Park

4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody

10TH ANNUAL BKFST CLUB 5K

Saturday, September 13 @8:0a

North Gwinnett Church 4973 West Price Rd, Suwanee

RUN FOR THE RIBBONS 5K

Saturday, September 13 @8:00a

Suwanee Town Green

330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee

TEAM MAGGIE’S DREAM 5K/10K

Saturday, September 13 @7:30a 9435 Willeo Rd, Roswell

MAYOR’S CORPORATE CHALLENGE 5K

Thursday, September 18 @4:00p Downtown Alpharetta

SUPERHEROES FOR SENIORS 5K

Saturday, September 20 @8:00a 75 Main St NW, Lilburn

GREEN HEARTFULNESS 5K

Saturday, September 27 @8:00a Cauley Creek Park 7255 Bell Rd, Johns Creek

HOT WHEELZ 5K

STOMP OUT SEPSIS 5K

Saturday, October 4 @8:00a

Lilburn City Park

76 Main Street NW, Lilburn

TRICK OR TREAT TROT 5K

Saturday, October 4 @8:00a

Pinckneyville Park

4758 S Old Peachtree Rd

Peachtree Corners

SPOOKY SPIRITS 5K

Saturday, October 18 @11:00a

330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee

SUGAR RUSH COLOR RUN 5K

Saturday, October 18 @9:00a

5039 W Broad St, Sugar Hill

MONSTERS & MIMOSAS 5K

Sunday, October 26 @11:00a

5010 W Broad St, Sugar Hill

HALF-MARATHON TRI-

ATHLON/DECATHLON BOOTLEGGER TRIATHLON

Saturday, September 27 @8:00a

Tribble Mill Park 2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy Lawrenceville

MAKE-A-WISH 5K

Saturday, October 4 @8:00a

Marietta Square 99 S Park Square NE, Marietta

Sunday, September 7 @8:00a

Veterans Memorial Park

186 Recreation Rd, Dawsonville

THE WHISKEY RUN 5K/10K/ HALF MARATHON

Sunday, September 7 @8:00a El Tesoro on the Beltline 1010 White St SW, Atlanta

PEACHTREE CORNERS DECATHLON

Saturday, October 18 @8:00a

Peachtree Corners Town Green

5140 Town Center Blvd

Peachtree Corners

ALPHARETTA WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON

Sunday, November 2 @7:30a Avalon, Alpharetta

SALUTE TO VETERANS 5K/10K/ HALF MARATHON

Saturday, November 15 @8:30a AMC Theatre

2600 Cobb Pl NW, Kennesaw

TRAIL RUNS / CYCLING

FOOL’S GOLD 38/54 MI MTB RACE

Saturday, September 13 @8:00a Montaluce Winery

946 Via Montaluce, Dahlonega

ROAD ATLANTA 9.10/4.55 MI

TRAIL RUN

Saturday, September 13 @8:00a Road Atlanta

5300 Winder Hwy, Braselton

CHATTAHOOCHEE POINTE PARK

6.2/3.1 MI TRAIL RUN

Saturday, October 11 @8:00a Chattahoochee Point Park

5790 Chattahoochee Pointe Dr Suwanee

BATTLE AT BIG CREEK 9.0/5.0 MI TRAIL RUN

Saturday, October 25 @8:00a Big Creek Park

1600 Old Alabama Rd, Roswell

CommunityEvents

ALPHARETTA FREE YOGA

Saturdays: 9:00 -10:00a

Sundays: 9:30 - 10:30a

Through October

Formal Garden / Brooke St. Park 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA FREE FITNESS

Tuesdays thru October

6:00 - 7:00p

Town Green

2001 Commerce St, Alpharetta

NEWTOWN PARK FREE FITNESS

Newtown Park Amphitheater 3150 Old Alabama Rd

Johns Creek

Lift Yoga, Sundays, 10:00a Yoga, Mondays, 6:00p Yoga, Tuesdays, 8:00a Zumba, Wednesday, 6:00p Fitness, Thursdays, 10:30a

CAULEY CREEK FREE FITNESS

7255 Bell Road, Johns Creek

Walking, Weds, 8:00a Zumba, Thursdays, 8:00a Strength, Fridays, 4:00p Yoga, Saturdays, 9:30a

CHAIR YOGA

Wednesdays @10:15a

Northeast Spruill Oaks Library 9560 Spruill Rd, Johns Creek

ENERGY YOGA

Mondays @6:30p

Wednesdays @11:30a

Ocee Library

AVALOM

Wednesdays @6:00p

April Thru October Avalon, Alpharetta

YOGA ON THE GREEN Tuesdays @ 8:00a June thru Sept

The Town Green 5140 Town Center Blvd

Peachtree Corners

YOGA

Fridays @11:00a

Northeast Spruill Oaks Library 9560 Spruill Rd, Johns Creek

YOGA IN THE PARK

Fridays in September @10:00a

Peachtree Ridge Park 3170 Suwanee Creek Rd

Suwanee

YOGA IN THE PARK

Saturdays in September @6:00p

George Pierce Park 55 Buford Highway NE, Suwanee

YOGA FOR BONE HEALTH

Wednesday, July 9 & 23 @10:15a

Wednesday, August 13 & 27 @10:15a

Northeast Spruill Oaks Library 9560 Spruill Rd, Johns Creek

WOMEN’S WHOLESOME WELLNESS

Wednesday, July 16 @6:00p

Wednesday, August 20 @6:00p Northeast Spruill Oaks Library

COMMUNITY EVENTS THE 5TH ANNUAL FITLIFE EXPO

5090 Abbotts Bridge, Johns Creek

FORUM FIT

Wednesdays @6:00p

April thru October

The Forum 5155 Peachtree Pkwy

Peachtree Corners

MAT YOGA

Tues & Thurs @11:00a East Roswell Library 2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell

Food Drive and Blood Drive

Sunday, October 5 @12:00p

Alpharetta City Center

Alpharetta

ONE STEP CLOSER BREAST CANCER WALK

Sunday, October 5 @10:00a

Alpharetta City Center

Alpharetta

CommunityEvents

COMMUNITY EVENTS

ALES, TALES, AND TRIVIA

Wednesdays @7:00p

Fetch Park

11440 Maxwell Rd, Alpharetta

AVALON NIGHTS LIVE

Fridays @6:00p

Avalon, Alpharetta

DULUTH LIVE

Fridays & Saturdays @6:00p Downtown Duluth

FALL SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES

Sundays @1:00p

Halcyon Forsyth

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

Fridays @6:00p

April Thru October

The Forum

5155 Peachtree Pkwy

Peachtree Corners

GROOVIN’ ON THE GREEN

Fridays & Saturdays @6:00p

March Thru November

Halcyon Forsyth

PUNCHLINE COMEDY NIGHT

Mondays @7:30p

April Thru October

Avalon, Alpharetta

ROCK THE BLOCK: LIVE & LOUD FRIDAYS

Fridays @6:00p

May thru September

Town Green

3142 Hill St NW, Duluth

FLICKS ON THE GREEN

Saturday, September 6 @7:00p

Saturday, October 4 @7:00p

The Town Green

5140 Town Center Blvd

Peachtree Corners

GRANDPARENTS DAY AT HALCYON

Sunday, September 7 @12:00p

Halcyon Forsyth

FORUM FLICKS

Tuesday, September 9 @6:00p

Tuesday, October 14 @6:00p

The Forum Plaza

5155 Peachtree Pkwy

Peachtree Corners

PUP-A-PALOOZA

Saturday, September 13 @12:00p Newton Park

3150 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek

MAKERS MARKET ARTISAN FAIRE

Sunday, September 14 @11:00a Avalon, Alpharetta

DULUTH FALL FESTIVAL CONCERT

Saturday, September 20 @6:30p

Duluth Festival Center

3142 Hill St NW, Duluth

PEACHTREE CORNERS FESTIVAL

BOO BASH

Saturday, October 18 @4:00p

The Grove

175 Roswell St, Alpharetta

TRUNK OR TREAT

Wednesday, October 22 @6:00p

City Hall

11360 Lakefield Dr, Johns Creek

HOWL ON THE GREEN

Friday, October 24 @6:00p

Downtown Duluth

FARMERS MARKETS

ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET

Saturdays @8:30a

April Thru November

Downtown Alpharetta

Saturday, September 20 @10:00a

Sunday, September 21 @12:00p

Peachtree Corners Town Green 5140 Town Center Blvd

Peachtree Corners

SUWANEE FEST

Saturday, September 20 @9:00a

Sunday, September 21 @12:00p

Suwanee Town Green 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee

ALPHARETTA FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

Thursday, September 25 @5:00p

Thursday, October 23 @5:00p Old Roswell Street 37 Old Roswell St, Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA BREW MOON FEST

Saturday, September 27 @6:00p Downtown Alpharetta

DULUTH FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 27 @9:00a

Sunday, September 28 @9:00a

Duluth Festival Center

3142 Hill St NW, Duluth

S’MORES ‘N SNORES

Saturday, October 4 @4:00p Downtown Duluth

ALPHARETTA MOONLIGHT MARKET

Fridays @5:00p

May Thru September

Alpharetta City Center

2001 Commerce St, Alpharetta

DULUTH FARMERS AND ARTISAN MARKET

Sunday, September 7 & 21

@2:00p

Sunday, October 5 & 19 @2:00p

Town Green

3142 Hill St NW, Duluth

MILTON FARMERS MARKET

Wednesday, September 17

Wednesday, October 15

2:00 - 6:00p

3300 Heritage Walk, Milton Town Green

3142 Hill St NW, Duluth

SUWANEE FARMERS MARKET

Saturdays @8:00a

May Thru October

Town Center Park

421 Main St, Suwanee

Avocado and Shrimp Salad

American Heart Association INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

2 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons canola or corn oil

3 teaspoons lime juice

1/4 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground preferred)

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 pound large cooked, peeled shrimp, tails discarded and chopped

1 small apple, finely diced

1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery (about 3 stalks)

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup chopped green onion

1 medium avocado, diced

4 large Bibb lettuce leaves (optional)

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, lime juice, pepper, and salt.

2. Stir in the shrimp, apple, celery, cilantro, and green onion.

3. Gently stir in the avocado.

4. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate to serve cold.

5. When ready to serve, spoon the salad into the lettuce leaves.

Quick Tips

Cooking Tip: To cook raw shrimp, add the shrimp to a large pot of boiling water. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until all the shrimp turn pink on the outside. Drain in a colander. Run the shrimp under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well.

Nutritional Value – Serving 4

Calories: 247 Per Serving, Protein: 29g Per Serving, Fiber: 5g Per Serving, Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable

Chickadillo (Chicken Picadillo)

National Institute of Health

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1-pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into thin strips

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

1 medium green pepper, finely chopped

1 medium red pepper, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, mashed

⅓ cup no-salt-added tomato sauce

⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth

⅓ cup fresh lemon juice

⅓ cup water

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

2 bay leaves

¼ cup golden raisins

Garnishes

Fresh cilantro leaves

1 tablespoon capers, drained

2 tablespoons green olives, chopped

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, peppers, and garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the chicken and stirfry for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the chicken has cooked through.

3. Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, cumin, bay leaves, water, and raisins to the vegetables and chicken.

4. Cover the pan and reduce the heat. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is tender.

5. Remove the bay leaves and serve with brown rice and black beans. Garnish with fresh cilantro, capers, and olives.

Nutritional Value - Serving 6 - Serving Size: ¾ cup

Calories 162, Total Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 46mg, Sodium 133mg, Total Fiber 2g, Protein 18g, Carbohydrates 13g, Potassium 380 mg northatlantafitlife.com ~ info@northatlantafitlife.com 19

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Life Lifeenior eniorS S Activities & Events

July/August 2025

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP

Thursday, Sept. 18 @6:30p

Thursday, October 16 @ 6:30p

Dementia Exchange 945 Mid Broadwell Rd, Milton

TECHEASE

Saturday, Sept 6 @12:00p

OneStop Norcross 5030 Georgia Belle Court, Norcross

TUESDAY TEA TIME

Tuesday, Sept 9 @1:00p

Shorty Howell Park

2750 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth

SENIOR TALENT SHOW

North Point Mall,1000 North Point Circle, Suite 2208

Saturday, Sept 13 @10:00a

QUEEN OF HEARTS GAME DAY

Friday, Sept 12 @1:00p

Bethesda Park Senior Center

225 Bethesda Church Rd, L’ville

COOKIES & CANVASES

Tuesday, Sept 30 @ 1:00p

Bethesda Park Senior Center

225 Bethesda Church Rd, L’ville

Alpharetta Adult Activity Center 1345 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta

GRANDPARENT & ME FAIRY TEA PARTY

Friday, Oct 10 @10:00a

Bethesda Park Senior Center

225 Bethesda Church Rd, L’ville

SPOOKY BINGO

Friday, Oct 17 @2:00p

OneStop Buford 2755 Sawnee Avenue, Buford

MONSTER BALL

Friday, Oct 31 @4:00p

George Pierce Park 55 Buford Highway, Suwanee

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

Thursday, May 8 @2:00p

Thursday, June 12 @2:00p

LUNCH ‘N LEARN

Sponsored by Atlanta Senior Placement & Vitality Living Milton

Tuesday, May 20 @12:30p

Tuesday, June 17 @12:30p

OLD RUCKER FARM TOUR & SEED

Thursday, Sept 18 @9:00a TRIVIA

Friday, Sept 19 @1:30p

ATLANTA BRAVES GAME

Wednesday, Sept 24 @12:15p

HIKING CLUB (Fee req)

Thursday, Sept 25 @8:30a Thursday, Oct 25 @8:30a

BINGO

EXPO SPECIAL SECTION

SUNDAY, October 5

1 2 - 5 pm

ALPHARETTA CITY CENTER

Join us at the 5th annual FitLife EXPO! This familyfriendly event brings people from all over to celebrate lifestyle, health, wellness and fitness for all ages.

A HUGE thank you to our SPONSORS and the City of Alpharetta. They allow us to fulfill our mission to CONNECT, ENGAGE & IMPACT our community!