SUGA Senior University of Greater Atlanta, Inc

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Website: WWW.SU-GA.ORG The cost was $100 per year, $330 in 2016 dollars.

SENIOR UNIVERSITY OF GREATER ATLANTA: A BRIEF HISTORY
Senior University of Greater Atlanta (SUGA) began in 1979 on the Emory Campus and first was known as Emory Senior University. It started with 35 students and a varied curriculum consisting of four classes per quarter on Mondays and Wednesdays. In 1986, Emory’s growth and classroom demands required that Senior University find another home. Merce

r University was approached by then-president Robert Brown and others to discuss the need for a new location. Mercer responded positively and came to an agreement with SUGA. Ann Stewart was an outstanding liaison with Mercer during SUGA's time at Mercer. Also the late Don Anderson provided many years as the Coordinator making sure things got done right. Since Don’s passing Bill Beeson now serves as Executive Director. For the next thirty years, Senior University was known as Senior University at Mercer. This educational organization provided 12 courses each quarter for three quarters, Fall, Winter, and Spring. Students or members select two subjects on Wednesday and two on Friday for eight weeks. In the summer quarter SUGA offers four courses on Wednesday with students selecting two courses for the shortened six weeks Summer Quarter. The social aspects have always been an important part of Senior University. On class days volunteers provide coffee and snacks for a 30-minute social time between classes. In addition to meeting new friends who share interest in learning, there are two luncheons. One is a Holiday Luncheon to recognize instructors and course coordinators, and the other is The Spring Fling that recognizes volunteers, board members, and officers. Anyone with a love for travel will find it has been a major part of SUGA's offerings. Two trips are usually offered per year including domestic as well as foreign destinations. In 2015 Mercer’s growth and need for classroom space necessitated a new search for another location. After extensive research by member Beth O’Neill, a new home was found on the campus of Rehoboth Baptist Church on Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker, just outside I-285. The name officially changed back to Senior University of Greater Atlanta, and the organization was incorporated in 2015 as a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. At the new location, and with more than 300 members, classes started September 14, 2016, as SUGA continues to offer classes at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays for the Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters. A shorter Summer Quarter meets only on Wednesdays, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Year-round outstanding, professional, volunteer and self-taught experts serve as instructors. SUGA is still going strong. With Covid the program switched to Zoom only classes. Now with the future looking bright for SUGA members, classes for the Spring 2022 quarter will be held in-person with zoom
classes also. For more information you can visit their website at:
WWW.SU-GA.ORG

SEE THE LONK BELOW FOR THE FALL SCHEDULE:
09/01/2026

SEE THE LONK BELOW FOR THE FALL SCHEDULE:

Mark your calendar! ​ Fall Break is October 13-16

09/01/2026
09/01/2026

A FRIENDLY REMINDER

If you have not registered yet for the

upcoming Fall Quarter, Register now

on-line at the link below.

08/07/2026

SUGA is planning a visit to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Lilburn, GA. Additional information for registration will be forthcoming soon. Register early since the group size is limited to 25.

TOUR DETAILS:
Tour Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Tour Time: 10:30 AM

To help ensure a pleasant and meaningful visit, please review the following information and guidelines:

Guided Tour

This docent-led guided tour is complimentary. We kindly request each group member to bring a vegetarian canned food item (no meat, poultry, or fish) for donation to the Care Closet, a confidential school pantry serving families in Gwinnett County, GA. Please bring only canned items (no perishables or other packaging) to support ease of storage and distribution.

Group Size Note

If your group size drops below 10 participants, please notify us at [email protected] to cancel the guided tour. Smaller groups are welcome to visit independently and may use the audio tour available at the Gift & Book Shop. The Mandir is open daily and is best visited between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 4:00 PM–6:00 PM.

Lunch at Shayona Café

You may also arrange lunch as part of your visit at Shayona Café. With its all-vegetarian cuisine, Shayona Café offers a wonderful opportunity to experience traditional Indian flavors through its lunch buffet or fresh selections from the fast-food counter.
For lunch arrangements or menu options, please contact Himanshu Patel at (470) 394-9944 or email [email protected]. Shayona Café is open daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Arrival

Upon arrival, please follow the directions at the security cabin for parking. After parking, gather by the Gift & Book Shop near the grand steps of the Mandir. Your assigned volunteer tour guide will meet you around your confirmed tour time.

Tour Details

The guided tour lasts approximately one hour and includes about 30 minutes of walking and/or standing. An accessible route is available via a ramp and elevator. We recommend that visitors exercise general caution on steps and uneven surfaces to help ensure a safe and comfortable experience. To accommodate all visitors, two small groups may occasionally be combined for a guided tour.

Daily Arti Ceremony at 11:15 AM

Visitors are welcome to attend the daily "arti" prayer ceremony at 11:15 AM, which lasts approximately 10 minutes. If your group arrives for a 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM or 11:00 AM tour, please let your tour guide know if you would like to attend the arti. The guide will adjust the tour flow where possible to help accommodate this experience. Please understand that attendance during the arti ceremony is subject to timing, available space in the prayer area, and visitor volume at that time.

Footwear

All visitors must remove their shoes at the designated drop-off area before entering the Mandir. We recommend wearing non-slip socks, as the marble floors may be cold.

Dress Code

To maintain a spiritual and dignified environment, we kindly request modest attire. Clothing should cover shoulders, chest, back, and knees. Please avoid sleeveless tops and short skirts.

Photography

Personal photography permitted from ground level outside only. No photography or videography inside the Mandir. No professional or commercial photography anywhere on campus

Weather and Closures

Management reserves the right to cancel or adjust visits due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. Every effort will be made to minimize inconvenience.

SUGASPRINGING INTOSPRINGBACK TO SCHOOL AGAIN!Put some spring into your step and spring on over toRehoboth Church this we...
04/14/2026

SUGA

SPRINGING INTO
SPRING

BACK TO SCHOOL AGAIN!

Put some spring into your step and spring on over to
Rehoboth Church this week for our in-person classes.
We hope you enjoyed the Spring break but we now have
the following instructors waiting to see you:

Liz Bigham - Overview of the GBI
Audrey Galex - Stories We Carry
Jeff Milsteen - A Mixed Bag
Adrienne Mintz - Georgia Serial Killers
George Brown - Great Decisions
Steven May - Taming the Shrew
Arch Baker - Photography of Bugs & Spiders
Lynn Grant - Homer's The Odyssey

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

A CLASS NOTE

Lynn Grant missed her last class of Homer's The Odyssey
and to catch up and she has the following message for the
students in her class:

PLEASE GO TO

WEB SITE: nowcomment.com/documents/365462

THE SITE IS ENTIRE TEXT OF "THE ODYSSEY"

SUBTITLE: COLLECTION: HOMER'S "THE ODYSSEY",
TRANSLATED BY ROBERT FITZGERALD, ENTIRE TEXT.

PLEASE READ BOOKS 1-6 FOR THIS WEEK (APRIL 17)

SUGA BOOK CLUB

You are invited to join our SUGA book club which meets twice
each quarter at Rehoboth.

Coming up for our May 13th meeting will be The Names by
Florence Knapp.

Join us then.To receive all the Book Club news please email Kay Collins and she will add you to their email list:
[email protected]

The Names:
In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register the birth of her son. Her husband, Gordon, respected in the community but a controlling presence at home, intends for her to follow a long-standing family tradition and name the baby after him. But when faced with the decision, Cora hesitates and then..........

UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DATES

May 13th - The Names by Florence Knapp
July 15th - Becoming Madame Secretary by Stephanie Dray
Aug 19th - In the Shadow of the Greenbrier by Emily Matchar
Sept 16th - There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
Nov 4th - Isola by Allegra Goodman

ARE YOU GOING TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP
JIM LITTLE & GISELA MCCLELLAN
WITH A/V SETUP ON FRIDAYS???


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