Circle of Friends at Flourish Café

10/13/2026

We're still smiling about our Dance the Night Away Homecoming Dance! 💃🕺

It's been a little over a week, but we're finally ready to share some of our favorite moments from an incredible night!

A huge thank you to our volunteers, families, and everyone who helped make our second annual Homecoming Dance such a success. We loved seeing everyone dressed up, enjoying time together, and making memories!

A special shoutout to DJ Dre 1800, who sponsored the evening as our DJ and kept the dance floor going all night long! We also want to thank Moe's Southwest Grill for catering our meal. We're so grateful for community partners who help make events like this possible!

We've put together a little collage of the evening, but there's plenty more where these came from!

📸 Your photos are ready! Check out the full album, including all of your photo booth pictures, here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/sPyywcunaYX4EeQf9

Thank you for another wonderful night of dancing, laughter, and friendship. We can't wait to do it again next year!

10/10/2026

⚡ We're sorry we missed you today!

Unfortunately, last night's storms left Flourish Café without power, and we were unable to open today.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday morning for your favorite coffee and a fresh start to the week! ☕

10/09/2026

Fall is here, and so are our NEW Flourish shirts! 🍂

Our Friends are showing off our new fall-inspired Comfort Colors shirts, and we're loving these colors!

These cozy, comfortable tees are available for $32 each at Flourish Café!

Stop by, grab a coffee, and pick up your new favorite Flourish shirt while you're here! ☕

10/08/2026

It's BINGO time! 🎉

Join us TODAY at 2 PM for Bingo with Seniors at Manor Lake Assisted Living in Hickory Flat!

Come enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, lots of laughs, and quality time with our senior friends. We can't wait to see you there!

📍 Manor Lake Assisted Living, Hickory Flat
⏰ Today at 2:00 PM

Register here: https://forms.circleoffriendsinc.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F26206

10/06/2026

🎃 It’s time for our annual Circle of Friends Halloween Party! Join us for a spooktacular night of food, games, dancing, Halloween crafts, and our COSTUME CONTEST! 👻

📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 6 PM
📍 Hickory Flat Church
💲 $15 or Medicaid Waiver

🍴 We’ll provide the main dish! Girls & Boys with last names A–M bring a side, and Girls & Boys N–Z bring a dessert to share.

Costumes are encouraged, but not required!
🏆 Funniest Costume
🎨 Most Creative
🎃 Crowd Favorite

Register HERE:
https://forms.circleoffriendsinc.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F60950

10/05/2026

We’re really happy to share that our fruit and yogurt parfaits are officially back on the menu!

They are super simple and fresh— layers of creamy yogurt, fruit, and our homemade granola. 🍓🫐

It's just a great, healthy choice if you need a quick breakfast or a light afternoon pick-me-up. Hope you guys enjoy them! ✨

10/02/2026

⭐ Our Superstar: Kyle! ⭐

Kyle rolls into work every Wednesday with his signature smile, ready to learn, laugh, and rock the register! His positive attitude and smile brighten everyone's day.

Way to go, Kyle! 💙⭐ We’re so glad to have you as part of our Flourish team!

10/01/2026

🎾 A few weeks have passed since our 4th Annual Mary Ann Crowe “To Serve with Love” Tennis Fundraiser, but we’re not finished celebrating the incredible support that made the day possible!

We’d like to take a moment to look back and say a BIG thank you to all of the teams who joined us on the courts! You played, competed, rallied, and most importantly, showed up in support of Circle of Friends and the neurodiverse adults at the heart of our mission.

To every captain and player who made up our 2026 teams, thank you. We’re so grateful you chose to serve with love alongside us. 💗🎾

Same time next year? 😉

10/01/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY! ☕🎉

Grab your coffee buddy and head to Flourish Café because today, we’re celebrating together!

☕ Bring a friend
☕ Buy one coffee
☕ Get one coffee FREE!

Good coffee + good friends = a pretty great Thursday. 🤎

Tag the friend you’re bringing with you! 👇

10/01/2026

Tomorrow’s coffee tastes better with a friend. ☕👯

International Coffee Day is TOMORROW, and we’re celebrating at Flourish Café with a little something special:

☕ Buy one coffee, get one FREE when you bring a friend!

So text your coffee buddy, make your plans, and we’ll see you tomorrow. 🤎

09/25/2026

Potato soup is calling your name. 🥔🥣

Our Loaded Potato Soup is hot, hearty, and just what these cooler days have been asking for.

And if you’re hungry, make it the full comfort-food experience with a Grilled Cheese + Loaded Potato Soup combo for just $11.99. 🧀

Come grab lunch at Flourish!

09/24/2026

Warm up on this chilly day with a hearty cup of soup and a cheesy grilled cheese sandwich at Flourish Café! 🍂😋

🍂 Some chilly weather is FINALLY here, and we’ve got the ultimate comfort food waiting for you at Flourish Café!

🧀 Grilled Cheese
🥔 Loaded Potato Soup
✨ Just $11.99!

Warm, cheesy, cozy, and exactly what a fall day calls for. Come grab our Soup & Sandwich Special while it lasts! 🍁

09/24/2026

🍂 Some chilly weather is FINALLY here, and we’ve got the ultimate comfort food waiting for you at Flourish Café!

🧀 Grilled Cheese
🥔 Loaded Potato Soup
✨ Just $11.99!

Warm, cheesy, cozy, and exactly what a fall day calls for. Come grab our Soup & Sandwich Special while it lasts! 🍁

09/22/2026

Coffee AND chocolate in a muffin? Say less.

Our NEW Cappuccino Chocolate Chunk Muffins have officially landed at Flourish Café!

Rich cappuccino flavor + chunks of chocolate = a pretty great excuse to treat yourself. 😋

They’re here for a LIMITED TIME, so grab one while you can!

09/21/2026

🎉 Get ready to DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY! 🎉

Our Homecoming Dance is almost here, and we can’t wait for another incredible night with our Friends! 💃🕺

📅 Friday, October 2
📍 Canton First Methodist Church
🎶 Dance: 7:00–9:00 PM

Come dressed in your best dressy-casual attire and get ready for dancing, music, photos, sweet treats, and plenty of time with friends!

Haven’t registered yet? Make sure you save your spot! https://forms.circleoffriendsinc.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F51728

09/17/2026

🎾💗 What a day for our 4th Annual Mary Ann Crowe “To Serve with Love” Tennis Fundraiser!

Our players came to compete, our captains rallied their teams, our sponsors and donors showed up in a BIG way, and our community came together to love on our Friends.

Together, you helped raise $12,295 and counting for Circle of Friends! That includes an incredible $3,660 raised through our Labor of Love campaign alone!

Thank you to Mandee, Gina, our captains, players, sponsors, volunteers, donors, vendors, and everyone who bought a raffle ticket, gave a gift, shared our posts, or helped make the day possible.

It was a beautiful day of tennis, community, and purpose, all in memory of Mary Ann Crowe and in support of the neurodiverse adults at the heart of Circle of Friends.

You served. You rallied. You loved. And what a difference you made! 🎾💗

09/16/2026

TOMORROW! Join us for a boat ride on the SS Freedom, fishing, exploring, crafting, and hanging out by the water at Wildlife Action of Georgia!

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
💲 $15 or Medicaid Waiver
🥪 Pack a lunch and come ready for an adventure!

There’s still time to join us for one last taste of summer! 🛶🎣

👉 Register here: https://forms.circleoffriendsinc.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55650

09/15/2026

Our Tuesday crew got the memo... FALL IS HERE at Flourish Cafè! 🍂

They’re bringing the fall vibes to Flourish Café, and we’ve got the seasonal drink flavors to match.

🎃 Pumpkin Spice
🔥 Toasted Marshmallow
🍪 Cookie Butter

Come see your favorite baristas and let them make your favorite drink a little more fall! 🍂

09/10/2026

One week until we hit the lake! 🌊☀️

Next Thursday, we’re trading our usual routine for a day of boating on the SS Freedom, fishing, exploring, crafting, and hanging out by the water at Wildlife Action of Georgia!

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
💲 $15 or Medicaid Waiver
🥪 Pack a lunch and come ready for an adventure!

There’s still time to join us for one last taste of summer! 🛶🎣

👉 Register here: https://forms.circleoffriendsinc.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55650

09/08/2026

🚨 NO FLOURISH AFTER HOURS TONIGHT!

With our Staff Parent Meeting happening at Flourish Café tonight and many of our friends attending the Cherokee County Special Olympics Banquet, we’re taking the night off from Flourish After Hours.

Have the BEST time at the banquet, friends!

We’ll see everyone next Tuesday! Go ahead and get registered:
👉 https://forms.circleoffriendsinc.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F12393