Personal Enrichment, Action and Knowledge Series (PEAKS™)
Personal Enrichment, Action and Knowledge Series (PEAKS) is a collaborative program between UNG and the communities we serve, providing opportunities to adults 55+ for lifelong learning and connection.
Presentations and workshops will be held at the Blue Ridge Campus on Thursdays in spring and summer, the schedule can also be found on our Facebook page.
Have Questions?
For more information and registration call 706-946-5476 or email peaks@ung.edu.
Open Call Listening Session
We invite community members ages 55+ to join us for a conversation about the shaping the future of PEAKS in Dahlonega, on April 28 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Help us build a program that truly serves you. Join us for an informal conversation to share your ideas for lifelong learning, wellness, and social activities in Dahlonega.
Spring 2026 Schedule
| Date & Time | Topic & Registration Link | Presenter |
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April 23 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Cindy May & Cathy DeStefano |
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April 30 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
A New Era of Exploration: Satellite, Science, & Ga's Future | Captain Joe Hughart |
Summer 2026 Schedule
| Date & Time | Topic & Registration Link | Presenter |
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June 4 9 - 10:15 a.m. |
Nathan Price | |
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June 4 10:30- 11:45 a.m. |
Streaming Made Simple: Services, Devices, and Troubleshooting | PEAKS™ Tech Team |
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June 11 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. |
Savvy Senior: Empowering Your Financial Wellness Journey | Georgia Secretary of State's Office |
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June 18 9 - 10:15 a.m. |
The Stories Colors Tell | Heather Welch |
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June 18 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. |
Navigating Your iPhone & iPad: What's New, What's Familiar | PEAKS™ Tech Team |
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June 25 9 - 10:15 a.m. |
Seasoned in Appalachia: How Food, Tradition, and Story Shape a Life | Jimmy Proffitt |
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June 25 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. |
Creating Amazing Photo Books: From Snapshots to Keepsakes | PEAKS™ Tech Team |
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July 9 9 - 10:15 a.m. |
Entrepreneurial Nomads | Michelle Moran |
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July 9 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. |
Apple Watch Essentials: Your Wrist, Your Wellness | PEAKS™ Tech Team |
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July 16 9 - noon |
AI in Your Pocket: A Friendly Introduction to Everyday Artificial Intelligence | PEAKS™ Tech Team |