The GEC Small Business Collectives will provide a comfortable and confidential environment for small business entrepreneurs to share ideas, network, and discuss the challenges of business. These peer-to-peer gatherings last for 90 minutes, providing a convenient opportunity for busy individuals to come together and collaborate.

• Sign up anytime
• Attend whenever you can 
• Free, no membership required
• Open to people from any sector
• Coffee & water provided
• Feel free to bring your breakfast 

Participants are expected to participate in the discussions they attend and to maintain complete confidentiality.  These peer groups provide a unique opportunity to share professional experiences, successes and discuss business challenges, while building lasting relationships. Additionally, It provides a platform for small business entrepreneurs to be kept accountable, brainstorm, collaborate, gain feedback, and learn from one another as part of a valuable support network.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals to broaden their perspectives, expand their network, and find new ways to grow their businesses.

Meets on: First & Third Wednesday of Each Month

7:30am - 9:00am

(No meeting on December 20th)

Coffee & Water Provided. Feel free to bring your breakfast.

Join us during Black History Month for a guided tour of the Apex Museum in Atlanta. The Apex Museum is the oldest Black History Museum located in the city of Atlanta that aims to interpret and present history from an African American perspective to help all Americans and international visitors better understand and appreciate the contributions of African Americans to America and the world.

Afterwards, we will head to the Varsity in Gwinnett where you can eat lunch. Lunch is not included in cost, so bring money for lunch and shopping.

Pick Times & Locations:
8:00am pick up at Bethesda Park Senior Center
8:30am pick up at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center.

Ages: 50 and up

Fee: $21.00 Gwinnett Resident and $31.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident

Join us for Adaptive Pickleball for All — a fun and inclusive program open to participants of all skill levels! Designed especially for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, this program provides a welcoming space to learn, play, and connect through the game of pickleball.

No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided. Wear your closed-toe shoes, and come ready to move, laugh, and learn. 

Ages: 8 and up

Fee: $1.25 (includes 6% State Sales Tax)

You Can with Canva 

Registration opens 30 days before the event.

Discover what you can do with Canva and how it can help you create stunning marketing solutions for your business.

What You’ll Leave with:

• A better understanding of how the tool works
• An awesome reference worksheet 
• Your custom personal or business design, created in Canva

Meet Our Presenter: Shannel Wheeler

Shannel Wheeler is a creative and brand strategist, graphic designer, instructor, 2X author, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Awesome Design Academy. She is an alum of The Ohio State University and SCAD Atlanta, studying both visual communication design and interactive design. With 20 years of professional experience, Shannel has a breadth of knowledge, creating branding and design solutions for Fortune 500 clients, corporate brands, nonprofits, small businesses, tech startups, and her own entrepreneurial pursuits.

Shannel believes that learning design should be fun, engaging, and practical for today's world. She uses online content, creative products, books, workshops, and classes to teach and inspire learners to apply what they've learned to their personal, professional, or business goals. She continues to remain a lifelong learner and practitioner of what she teaches through brand and design implementation for her clients. Above all, her primary goal is to create with purpose and help others do the same.

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Join us for an inspiring and eye-opening presentation with Deanna Smith, RN, BSN, Trauma Injury Prevention and Community Outreach Coordinator, and Trauma Survivor Network Coordinator.

In recognition of Heart Health Month, Deanna will share essential insights on keeping your heart strong — from understanding risk factors and early warning signs to practical lifestyle changes that can make a lasting difference. You’ll also hear real-life stories and learn how small steps can have a big impact on your overall wellness.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and take your heart health to heart! 💓

Family Sensory Swim Day

Families are invited to enjoy a peaceful and private swim experience during Family Sensory Swim Day. This special program provides exclusive pool access for individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families before public swim hours. Water features will be turned off to create a calm and soothing environment— allowing participants to relax, play, and explore the water at their own pace.

Admission:

• Participants: $3.25 per person
• Adult caregivers actively supervising their swimmers get in for free

This inclusive event offers a supportive space for families to enjoy quality time together in the water. Come unwind, play, and connect in a sensory-friendly setting.

 All Ages

Fee: $3.25 Gwinnett Resident

Bundle up and explore the magic of winter with our self-guided scavenger hunt, right here in Gwinnett! This isn't just a walk; it's an interactive challenge designed to help you discover the hidden beauty and subtle changes of the season. Grab your sense of adventure and get ready to see your local park or trail with fresh eyes. 

Check in with your completed scavenger hunt to get a prize at the Lenora Park Community Recreation Center front desk when done!

 All Ages

Free

During this basic session, we will explore how meditation enables us to understand ourselves – and each other – at the level of the soul, empowered by the source of true love and bliss within us. This meditation technique can help you attain mindfulness over time and help you to cultivate greater self-awareness and emotional openness. 

By focusing on your inner self, you’ll learn to embrace vulnerability in friendships, build trust, and foster deeper and more authentic connections.

Light refreshments will be served while supplies last from 9:30am to 10:00am.

Ages: 18 and up

Fee: $0.00 Gwinnett Resident and $20.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident

FREE! Ages 8 and younger

Join us for a puppet presentation of HedgeHugs on Saturday, February from 10:00 - 11:30 am. After the show, create your very own puppet to take home and enjoy engaging, hands-on activities. 

For more information call 770.904.3500.

Free

In partnership with the United Ebony Society, please join us for this annual event as we explore the rich history of African-American culture in Gwinnett County.  Please bring a lunch to enjoy at one of our stops. 

Register by February 14th.

All Ages

Fee: $11.00 Gwinnett Resident and $21.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident

During this basic session, we will explore how meditation enables us to understand ourselves – and each other – at the level of the soul, empowered by the source of true love and bliss within us. This meditation technique can help you attain mindfulness over time and help you to cultivate greater self-awareness and emotional openness. 

By focusing on your inner self, you’ll learn to embrace vulnerability in friendships, build trust, and foster deeper and more authentic connections.

Light refreshments will be served while supplies last from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm.

Ages: 18 and up

Fee: $0.00 Gwinnett Resident and $20.00 Non-Gwinnett Resident

FREE! Ages 2 - 5

Join us at Winter Adventure Club and learn about forest animals in the winter through interactive, educational activities!  This week’s theme is Brave Bobcats.  Program runs from 10:30 am – 11:30 am.  For more information call 770.904.3500.

Free

FREE! Ages 2 - 5

Join us at Winter Adventure Club and learn about forest animals in the winter through interactive, educational activities!  This week’s theme is Brave Bobcats.  Program runs from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.  For more information call 770.904.3500.

Free