Sun City Civitan Club

06/11/2026

SUN CITY CIVITAN CLUB FOUNDATION ANNUAL GOLF TOURNY
Monday, Sept. 21 | Sun City Peachtree Golf Club
4-Person Scramble
8:00 Check-in | 9:00 Shotgun Start | 2:00 Lunch & Awards
Early Bird Special: $100 per golfer ends Aug. 1

Be a Sponsor! $100-$10,000
Proceeds from this tournament support scholarships and special projects for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in Griffin/Spalding and five surrounding counties.
To register a team, donate in honor or memory of someone special, or to be a sponsor, click here: www.charitygolftoday.com/SunCity2026

Civitan International is the only large non-profit organization dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). It was established in 1917 with a structure of building a network of local clubs such as our own Sun City Civitan Club, to address local needs with loc...

06/11/2026

With donations from SCP friends, Sun City Civitan Club has adopted this very special family at Christmastime. “Nettie,” mother to this remarkable family of 18 – mostly adopted special needs youth / adults was the glue-and with her recent death, this family needs our support NOW! Please consider donating money, a meal, or restaurant gift cards to this remarkable family! Open the link to contribute.

https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/5w0wkw?fbclid=IwVERDUASXA-dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR7KZk-EaNFWbSSlcP8zj4XuCJTxzVLCZVMGmmHR58MX3aVhfbBRDbc2ItI3mw_aem_pkAOEi2UATUGgy5Tia8vMw

We are creating this Meal Train because so many people have reached out asking how they can help provide meals for the family during this difficult time. As many of you already know, our beloved Jeanette Murphy passed away on the evening of June 2nd. She leaves behind 4 biological children and 15 sp...

06/11/2026

Civitan International’s Servant‘s Hearts awards were presented at a recent Griffin Spalding Board of Education meeting. Pictured in white are the two worthy recipients: Cresta Barber, Special Needs Pre-K Supervisor for GSCS is a driving force behind Special Olympics programming. Nicki Gore, a dedicated Principal and model educator at Moreland Elementary fosters an inclusive school culture to meet the diverse needs of all students.

05/04/2026

Sun City Civitan Club cosponsored Work4 Eli electronic waste drop off on Earth Day. Pictured in the forefront is Jonathan Kendrick, cofounder and CEO with lovely wife/ Eli’s mom in the background. They launched Work4E in 2018 to provide job opportunities for individuals who often face barriers to employment. Electronics  are disassembled and disposed of responsibly. Watch for the next drive in Sun City in the fall. Work4Eli

Dorann Lindo and Linda Brooke were recognized for their outstanding leadership in our club’s grant- writing efforts. They are with Erin Mulder, Executive Director of Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center and  Laura Wallace, Executive Director of Griffin Area Resource Center. Each organization is a benefactor of their efforts. Georgia Civitan Foundation,  golf tournament proceeds, Vidalia onion and pecan sales support grants too.  Pictured in pink is Laura’s daughter, Emily also known as SCCC’s Honorary President. 

Our club is on a roll! Through our  prospective member initiatives, we have recruited 10 new members since January 2026. Civitan- hearts to serve💙💛

Civitan International

03/19/2026

Good info! ❤️

As we move closer to World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March, we want to share why the way we describe Down syndrome is so important for building an inclusive world.

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that happens by chance at the moment of creation. It is not a disease or an illness. When we use medicalized language like "suffering from" or "afflicted by," we unintentionally suggest that the person is unwell or in a state of constant struggle.

The Facts:
💛A Genetic Reality: People with Down syndrome simply have an extra copy of the 21st chromosome—giving them 47 instead of 46. 🧬
💛 A Part of Identity: Having Down syndrome is just one part of who a person is.
💛 Empowering Language: By saying someone "has" Down syndrome, we acknowledge their genetic makeup without defining their entire life by a medical label.

Using accurate language helps dismantle the stigma that leads to loneliness and exclusion. When we stop seeing Down syndrome as a "disease" to be cured and start seeing it as a "condition" to be supported, we open the door to true belonging.

Let's stand by speaking with clarity and respect.

03/18/2026

Place your order NOW for Georgia Vidalia Onions. Pick up and pay for your order in Sun City Peachtree the second week of May. More details to follow on pickup dates, times and place. $15 for a 10 # bag. Onions can stay good for up to a year if stored properly, so order several bags! Pictured is my last onion from last May.

Contact any Sun City Civitan Club member or send an email with your name, phone number and # of bags ordered to:

[email protected]

03/16/2026

Sun City Civitan’s Dorann Lindo, Nancy Williford, and Linda Brooke joined Civitan International Director of Region Two, Bonnie Ruth at Another Chance in Decatur, GA for a regional meeting. Representing Civitan clubs in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, Bonnie offers guidance, support, and encouragement as clubs carry out service projects and strengthen their communities. Our members learned more about Civitans 4 Impact Areas: 1. accessible and inclusive communities 2. education and employment 3. family, and community support and 4. health and wellness.

03/16/2026

Sun City Civitan installed six new members at our February meeting. With Ryan Peavyhouse, President from left to right are Dan Beahan, Cindy Bachelder, Donna Boggs, Beverly Coffee, Robin Rainer, and Debbie Hibben. Welcome, y’all!

02/04/2026

A lot has happened in our Sun City Civitan Club and newly formed Sun City Civitan Club Foundation, Inc. 501(c)(3) in December & January. Some highlights and pictures below.

12/09 Annual Holiday Luncheon with our Civitan members at SCP Golf Club

12/13 Platinum Sponsor of “Sip for Support” Autism Allies of Georgia Fundraiser

12/16 Civitans hosted their annual Christmas Party for some of our friends at the Griffin Area Resource Center. Singing, ice cream & cookies, GARC artwork was created, lots of games & prizes (BINGO) and more…PLUS Santa & Mrs. Claus were there to help us celebrate! This is always one of our favorite days of the year. 🎅🤶🍨🎄

12/16 Delivered 75 wrapped Christmas gifts and a large check to the Murphy Family (family of 15 adopted children with special needs). Thank you to all of you in SCP and the SCCC Club members who personally donated over $3.3K!

01/20 Monthly Luncheon Meeting was held and we had as our guests twelve new SCP residents. A table was setup to show some of the non-profits and agencies we support that benefit the IDD community. Civitans each gave a 2-3 minute talk about our fundraisers and service projects. Six have joined our Club since the meeting and more are still interested in joining! Our membership total is currently 41. If you wish to serve the community and have fun at the same time, join us at a future monthly meeting (3rd Tuesday) or help with a local Civitan service project. Membership is not restricted to Sun City Peachtree residents.

12/14/2025

Sun City Civitans tonight at a great fundraiser for Autism Allies of Georgia.