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ElevateFREE and FUN educational workshops for ALL couples!
Elevate

Elevate-Taking Your Relationship to the Next Level!

FREE and FUN educational workshops for ALL couples!

In a couple relationship? Want to participate?

We have virtual workshops scheduled to start in July, and more virtual workshops will be scheduled to start in October and November. Visit ElevateCouplesGeorgia.com/ to see if you and your partner would like to elevate your relationship. If so, click apply to start the registration process. One of our project team members will follow—up to enroll you in the workshop of your choice. And, it pays to elevate your relationship! If you and your partner are eligible, you can qualify for all of the incentives that couples enrolled in the program receive when they complete the 12-hour program and the evaluation surveys. All information provided during registration and on the surveys is kept confidential.

Learn more at ElevateCouplesGeorgia.com

Learn more and sign up with code 31415-3

Hav questions?  Call us at 912-238-2960

 

What Couples Receive:
• Eight, 90-minute sessions of fun!
• Learn the seven core skills and qualities for
relationship success.
• Opportunity to connect with and learn from
other couples.
• Your relationship is elevated to the next level!

Choose a Format That Works for You:
• In-person workshops are available in select
counties across Georgia
• Virtual workshop options allow participation
from the comfort of your own home
• Both options include 12 hours of guided
activities, lively discussions, and lots of time
to connect with your partner
• BOTH partners must participate

It “Pays” to Elevate your Relationship:
• The more classes you both attend, the more
you receive.
• Up to $160 e-gift card per couple for
completing all 8 sessions.
• Up to $95 in e-gift cards for each partner
who participates in the research.
• That’s $350 total per couple!


Upcoming Events
  • Oct 11 Savannah First Detector Training Learn how to find, ID, report, and manage invasive species to help keep Georgia's wild places healthy and beautiful. The goal of the Georgia First Detector Program is to establish a network of well-trained and dedicated volunteers that will assist in the ongoing collection of invasive species detections in the state and identify new infestations to help slow and control invasive species. We will have professional speakers from the University of Georgia, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Forestry Commission, and others. Advanced training/continuing education credits are available: -Master Gardeners Advanced Training Credits -Foresters SAF approved Continuing Education Credits -Georgia Arborists GAA Continuing Education Credit hours -Georgia Licensed Pesticide Applicators Pesticide Credit hours
    • Savannah, GA - (15.0 Miles)
  • Oct 21 Effingham County 4-H Boo in the Park | Pre Registration Effingham County 4-H is hosting a community event, "Boo in the Park"! Join us for trick or treating with community members, bounce houses, concessions, a photo booth, costume contest, and a showing of Halloweentown in Ulmer Park! All proceeds from this event will help with 4-H camp costs. Don't forget to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the movie!
    • Springfield, GA - (24.0 Miles)
  • Nov 6 - Nov 7 Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging Area Contest 4-H Event
    • Lyons, GA - (65.0 Miles)

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