Albany Area Community Calendar — March 11-19, 2018

Clubs that would like their speaker listed in the Community Calendar should email us the name and any organization the speaker represents by 5 p.m. Wednesday before Sunday publication (5 p.m. Tuesday on holiday weeks). Email the information to [email protected].

CIVIC CLUBS

Albany Golden K Kiwanis Club meets 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesday at 2126 Edgewater Drive.

Albany Kiwanis Club meets noon Wednesday in room C252 at the West Campus of Albany State University, 2400 Gillionville Road. Contact Mary Nowell at [email protected].

Albany Lions Club meets at 11:45 a.m. first and third Tuesdays at Golden Corral, 2524 Archwood Drive. Contact Connie Houseman at (229) 347-3196.

Albany Rotary Club meets noon Thursday at Doublegate Country Club.

Dougherty County Rotary Club meets noon Tuesday at Doublegate Country Club.

Exchange Club of Albany, chartered in 1936, meets at noon Friday (except for the fifth Friday) at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 810 S. Westover Blvd.

Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County meets 11:30 a.m. Monday at Hilton Garden Inn, 101 Front St., Albany. Contact David Shivers at (229) 698-4253. Program. Does not meet Labor Day or Memorial Day

Kiwanis Club of Lee County meets at noon 1st and 3rd Thursdays at River Pointe Golf Club, 801 River Pointe Drive. Contact Gene Goldsmith at (229) 888-7802.

MEETINGS

AA — Albany Central Group meets at noon and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 427 Flint Ave.

AA — Homewood Group meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 4800 Old Dawson Road.

AA — Unity Group meets at noon Monday-Saturday at 314 Flint Ave., at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church community house.

AA — Unity Group (women only meetings) meets at 10 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at 314 Flint Ave. at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church community house.

AA — Unity — Sunday night meets at 7:30 p.m. today at 314 Flint Ave. at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church community house.

AARP Moultrie meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Albany residents are welcome. Discount meal available at 5 p.m. Contact Brenda Meredeth at (229) 985-8847 or email [email protected].

Air Force Sergeants Association, Chapter 451 and Auxiliary Chapter A451, meets at 1:30 p.m. on the third Monday at American Legion Post 30. Open to enlisted USAF personnel, National Guard Reserve, prior service and retirees. Spouses and surviving spouses invited to attend. Contact Jack Tresslar, (229) 854-9688 or Charlie Jones, (229) 878-6475.

Al-Anon meets at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2126 Edgewater Drive.

Al-Anon meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 4800 Old Dawson Road.

Alateen meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Youth Room at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 4800 Old Dawson Road.

Albany Area Tea Party Patriots meet at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday at Century Fire Station, U.S. Highway 19 (north of Publix), Leesburg. Contact Mike at (229) 869-6802.

Albany Audubon Society, dedicated to the conservation of birds and other wildlife, meets 7 p.m. on the second Thursday at the Flint RiverQuarium. Membership open to the public. Annual dues at the national and/or local level are $20 for an individual. Membership includes expert presentations, snacks, social events and field trips to some of Southwest Georgia’s best birdwatching spots. Contact Donna Reshetnichenko at [email protected] or call (229) 669-7168. Does not meet June, July and August.

Albany Chorale community chorus meets 7 p.m. Monday at Porterfield United Methodist Church, 2200 Dawson Road, Albany. Contact (229) 432-6019 or visit www.albanychorale.org. Does not meet from June to mid August.

Albany Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, an official auxiliary of the Air Force, meets at 7 p.m. Monday at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. The squadron is recruiting volunteers. Cadet members, ages 12-18, fly, learn to lead, perform search and rescue, and get in shape. Cadets meet two hours weekly and one Saturday monthly, and have opportunities to attend leadership training, career academies and other activities during the summer. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com/index.cfm or contact Lt. Col. Jim Shaw, (229) 881-7744, or Lt. Col. Fred Broome, (229) 449-1259.

Albany Community Toastmasters Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday at the Community Policing Center, 1721 E. Oglethorpe Ave. Contact (229) 787-0014.

Albany Area Crime Stoppers meets 4 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the Albany Police Department Law Enforcement Center, 201 W. Oglethorpe Blvd. Crime stoppers is an anonymous tip line that encourages community participation. Meetings open to the public. Contact (229) 431-0800.

Albany Daylily Society meets at noon on Saturday at Phoebe East Conference Center, 2410 Sylvester Road. Contact (229) 296-12933.

Albany Federated Woman’s Club meets 11:30 a.m. on April 21 at the clubhouse at 1012 N. Van Buren St. Program: Three members of Mitchell EMC will speak on safety with electricity and tips on saving on electric bills.

Albany Flying Club meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday in the Albany Airport Conference Room. Anyone interesting in flying is welcome. Information: Contact Larry Robinson at (229) 395-5127.

Albany Garden Club meets 11:30 a.m. on the first Friday at Federated Garden Center, 808 Fifth Ave.

Albany Ladies of Nasah (Ladies of Hasan Shriners) meets 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday at the Albany Ladies of Nasah Building, 1822 Palmyra Road, Albany. Contact Jetta Sprayberry at (229) 566-4384.

Albany Paratransit Advisory Group meets 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on the fourth Monday at the Government Building, located at 222 Pine Ave., room 120. Contact (229) 431-2824.

Albany Sickle Cell Foundation meets 4 p.m. on the third Tuesday at 1306 S. Slappey Blvd., Suite B. Contact (229) 432-7528 or (229) 430-2845.

Albany Scottish Rite meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday at the Scottish Rite Lodge, 2800 N. Jefferson St., Albany. Contact Charlie Brown at (229) 432-6939.

Albany State University Toastmasters Club 5091 meets 10 a.m.-noon on first and third Saturdays in Room 172 of the ACAD Building at ASU. Contact (229) 255-6331.

Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at Central Baptist Church, 1618 W. Third Ave., Albany, at noon on the first Wednesday. Light lunch is served. Reservations are not necessary. Contact Nancy Goode of Alzheimer’s Outreach Center at (229) 432-2705.

Artesian City Car Club meets on the second Thursday at Newman’s Bar & Grill, 2807 Meredyth Drive. Eat, 6 p.m.; meet, 7 p.m. All auto enthusiasts welcome. Contact (229) 883-4123.

Artesian Toastmasters Club meets at noon Thursday at Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany. Contact (229) 639-8324.

Ask an Expert — Life Changer classes: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays, GraceWay Education Addiction/Recovery Outreach Center, 411 W. Tift Ave. Contact (229) 446-4550.

Baker County Historical Society meets 10 a.m. on the first Thursday at the old courthouse in Newton. Contact Gail Harrell at (229) 734-5440.

Better Breathers Support Group for those with pulmonary problems meets 11 a.m. on the first Tuesday at Phoebe Northwest, with December and January meetings varying. Contact the American Lung Association at (229) 435-3626.

Breast Cancer Survivor Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday at Westwood Church, 123 Westover Blvd., Albany. Contact (229) 776-8823 or (229) 883-5714.

Commodore Richard Dale Chapter of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution meets 11:30 a.m. on the second Thursday at Quickie Restaurant, 1906 North Slappey Blvd. No meetings July and August. Contact (229) 432-7909 or (229) 435-0534.

Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for bereaved parents, meets 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday in the civic room of the Chamber of Commerce building, located at 100 S. Central Ave., Tifton. Contact Mary Jones at (229) 382-1586.

Corvette Club of Albany meets on the first Thursday at the Elks Lodge, located at 3213 Gillionville Road, dinner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. Contact (229) 435-8157 or (229) 439-1887 or visit http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/ccalbany.

Daffodil Garden Club meets 11 a.m. on the third Tuesday at Federated Garden Center on Fifth Avenue in Albany. Contact (229) 436-6888.

Divorce Care Support Group meets 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday at Sherwood Baptist Church, 2201 Whispering Pines Road, free child care available. Contact (229) 883-1910, ext. 217.

Dougherty Lodge No. 591 F&AM meets on the first and third Tuesday at the lodge, 1900 Palmyra Road. Meal is at 6:30 p.m., meeting is at 7:30 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle drawing to support the Georgia Masonic Children’s Home.

Faith Community Outreach Center’s Board of Directors meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday at 106 N. Monroe St. in Albany. The nonprofit organization provides shelter for homeless women and children. Contact Janice Thompson at (229) 436-0807.

First Tuesday Book Club meets 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday at Miller County-James W. Merritt Jr. Memorial Library.

Flint River Model Railroad Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at Raleigh White Baptist Church in Albany. During each meeting members work on various aspects of model railroading and have a program focusing on promoting railroad history through modeling. Contact Jimmie Swann at (229) 883-3517.

Fort Valley State University Albany Area Alumni Chapter meets 10 a.m. on the third Saturday at Golden Corral Restaurant, 2524 Archwood Drive, Albany. Alumni and supporters in Dougherty, Lee, Worth, Mitchell, Crisp, Terrell and other Southwest Georgia counties invited. Contact Tony Jones at (229) 669-4711.

Friendship Force meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday at Covenant Presbyterian Church meeting room next to the gym. Bring a covered dish. Contact (229) 432-7715. No meetings in July, August and December.

Georgia Artists Guild of Albany meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday at the Albany Area Arts Council, 215 Jefferson St., Albany. The group does not meet in July and August.

Georgia State Retirees Association, Southwest Georgia Chapter meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of January, April, July, October at Golden Corral Restaurant in Albany. Contact Bob Pollock, (229) 535-4341.

Good Life Drum Circle meets 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Riverfront Park, 112 S. Front St. Bring your rhythm, drums or other percussion instruments and chairs. No drumming experience necessary.

H.E.A.R.T. Prints Support Group meets 6 p.m. on the first Thursday at Phoebe Northwest Conference Room B, 2336 Dawson Road. This support group is for families who have lost a baby. Siblings welcome. For more information, call 1-855-439-0615.

Helping Our Veterans meets 7 p.m. Wednesday at 1721 E. Oglethorpe Blvd., Albany. Contact (229) 878-6243.

Hepatitis C Awareness Matters Support Group meets 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on the first Tuesday. Anyone affected by Hepatitis C is welcome. Contact (229) 344-6030.

International Association of Administrative Professionals, Albany Area Chapter meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Monday. Contact Sebrena Haywood at [email protected] or (229) 430-2911 for meeting location.

Lee County Library Chess Club: 2 p.m.-4 p.m on the third Saturday, Leesburg Library, 245 Walnut Ave., Leesburg. Open to adults and children ages 6 and older; all skill levels. Contact (229) 759-2369.

Limb Support, a support group for people with disabilities and health issues, meets 5:30-7 p.m. on the second Thursday in February, April, June, August, October and December. Contact Debbie McDonald, (229) 888-2789, for location.

Marine Corps League of Albany meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at River Point Golf Course Clubhouse, located at 801 River Pointe Drive, Albany. All former and active-duty Marines and FMF Corpsmen are invited. Contact Tim McClelland at (229) 869-7119.

Mended Hearts Southwest Georgia Chapter 165, a support group for heart patients, meets on the fourth Monday at Phoebe Northwest conference room with board meeting at 6 p.m., refreshments at 7 p.m., and the general meeting at 7:30 p.m. Contact Sam Foster at (229) 436-7140. Does not meet in November or December.

MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers), which provides food and fellowship for expectant mothers and mothers with children up to 5 years old, along with child care for children, meet 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on the third Tuesday September through May at Gillionville Baptist Church, 4614 Gillionville Road, Albany. Women do not need to be members of Gillionville, or any church, to participate. Membership is $40 per year (some scholarships available), but no cost for first visit. Contact the church office, (229) 435-9738, for additional information

Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets 10 a.m.-noon on the second Tuesday at Horizons Community Solutions, 810 13th Ave., Albany. Meeting is open to patients and caregivers. Contact Barbara Blake at (229) 308-7337.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets 6 p.m. on the first Monday, except holidays, at Phoebe Northwest conference room, 2336 Dawson Road, Albany. Contact Janet Hancock at (229) 435-2517.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 643 meets at 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus, 2009 Gillionville Road. Lunch buffet is available.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Night: Educational meeting, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on the second Tuesday at the Albany Advocacy Resource Center, 3005 Old Dawson Road. Meeting is open to the public. Audience interaction is encouraged. Support in two groups at 7:30 p.m. Contact NAMI Albany at [email protected] or (229) 329-1444.

National Alliance on Mental Illness had support meetings for two separate groups — connection group for those in recovery, and family group for family and friends — are 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Fourth Tuesday at the Albany Advocacy Resource Center, 3005 Old Dawson Road. Contact NAMI Albany at [email protected] or (229) 329-1444.

Project Independence — Low Vision Support Group meets 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on the first Thursday at the District 4 Albany Police Precinct, 1721 E. Oglethorpe Blvd. Free transportation for those who qualify. Contact Debbie McDonald at (229) 894-5712.

Renewed Minds meets 7 p.m.-9 p.m. first, second and fifth Tuesdays at Byne Memorial Baptist Church. Group provides support and resources for people with a mental illness and their families. Contact Dr. Mark Burnette at (229) 288-1925 or email Kim Burnette at [email protected].

Shamrocks Barbershop Quartet rehearsal 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 4800 Old Dawson Road. All men who enjoy singing are invited to attend. Contact Joe Wingard, (229) 376-1030.

Sherwood Acres Neighborhood Watch meets at 6 p.m. on last Monday at BJ’s Country Buffet, 2401 Dawson Road. Does not meet May through August.

Shire of Ravenwood, the Albany branch of The Society for Creative Anachronism, established in 1978, is an educational group dedicated to the study and re-creation of the Middle Ages, from 600-1600. Meets 3 p.m. on the third Sunday at Turtle Park behind the Albany Welcome Center on Front Street.

Sons of Confederate Veterans meets 6 p.m. on the third Monday at Golden Corral restaurant in Albany. Potential members invited. Contact James W. King at (229) 854-1944 or [email protected].

South County Line Road Neighborhood Watch: 7 p.m., on the third Thursday, Cornerstone Baptist Church, 4007 Moultrie Road, Albany. Contact Agnes Dauphinais, (229) 883-0634.

South Georgia Mopar Association meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday at Golden Corral in Tifton for dinner, followed by a meeting at 8 p.m. Contact Larry Walters at (229) 594-6324 or [email protected].

SOWEGA Beekeepers Club meets 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday at Chehaw Park, Creekside Educational Center, Philema Road. Contact Kathy Brinson at [email protected] or visit sowegabeekeepers.org.

Southwest Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia meets 1 p.m.-3 p.m. third Thursday at the District 4 police precinct, 1721 E. Oglethorpe Blvd., Albany. Contact Melvin Scott at (404) 747-5883 or (229) 364-1624.

Southwest Georgia Coin Club meets at 7 p.m. first Monday. For location, contact (229) 349-3112 or [email protected].

Southwest Georgia Genealogical Society meets at 2:30 p.m. on the first Saturday except July at the Lee County Library in Leesburg. Visitors welcome. Contact (229) 889-9274.

Southwest Georgia Survivors of Suicide Loss: 7 p.m. on the second Thursday. For location, more information or to speak to a group member, contact Babs Hall at (229) 234-7954 or email [email protected].

Stroke Support Group meets on the first Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Phoebe Northwest. Contact (229) 312-8716.

Sunbelt Photo Club of Albany is a nonprofit organization of imaging enthusiasts of all skill levels that meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday in Education Room 1 at Phoebe North in Albany. Sunbelt Photo Club presents various “how-to” programs pertaining to photography, shares images and food, plans photographic field trips and discusses equipment. Membership is open to the public, and annual dues are $20. Contact Alan White at (229) 883-3191.

Survivor’s Support Group: 2 p.m. Tuesday. Education, support and advocacy group for those experiencing issues related to domestic violence/dating violence and physical and emotional abuse. Confidential. Call (229) 439-7094 for information and location.

Thronateeska Chapter of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution meets at noon on the first Thursday at the Women’s Federated Clubhouse, 1012 N. Van Buren St. Contact (229) 349-0353. Does not meet in July or August.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Ga. No. 245, a weight-management group, meets at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Byne Memorial Baptist Church. Contact Susan Wilkerson at (229) 288-9019.

Tift Park Community Market is set up 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at North Jefferson Street and Fifth Avenue.

TOPS GA No. 170 Putney meets 6 p.m. Monday at Putney Community Center. Contact Theresa Henderson at (229) 439-9715.

VFW Post 2785 315 Philema Road, Albany, meets 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday for members except for the third Thursday in November and December. Qualified members wanted that served overseas in combat areas, includes Korea, or received imminent danger (combat) pay. Contact (229) 883-9950.

Weight Watchers: Meetings are held at 414 N. Westover Blvd., Suite D. Weigh-in times: Monday, 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. Go to WeightWatchers.com for meeting and weigh-in times.

Wiregrass Quilters Club meets March 8, June 14, Sept. 13, Dec. 13 at Peace Lutheran Church, 604 Tennessee Drive, Tifton. Sit-and-sew, 5 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m. Contact (229) 831-6735 or (229) 424-2669.

BLOOD DRIVES

The American Red Cross has these blood drives scheduled in South Georgia this month. Especially needed are donations of blood types O negative, A negative and B negative, as well as platelets and type AB plasma.

— March 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Albany Technical College, Building C, 1704 S. Slappey Blvd., Albany

— March 13, 1 -6 p.m., Cordele Community Clubhouse, 108 15th Ave., Cordele

— March 15, 2-7 p.m. Turner County Civic Center, 601 E. Madison St., Ashburn

— March 15, 3-7 p.m., Omega Baptist Church, 219 Oak St., Omega

— March 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Albany Mall, 2601 Dawson Road, Albany

— March 19, 2-7 p.m., Walmart, 351 Alabama Road, Adel

CLASSES/SEMINARS

Mastering Office 365: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 6-22, Albany Technical College. Class offers a look at some of the applications available through Office 365. Learn about some of the new and useful applications, such as OneDrive, Forms and Calendar. Work with the tools to learn how they can help you work more effectively and efficiently. Early registration: late registration: $109 (after Feb. 27). Call (229) 430-3867 for information or to register.

SUPPORT

GriefShare, an education and support group for individuals who have lost someone, is being offered by First Baptist Albany Tuesdays from Jan. 9 through April 10. Groups meet every week during this time period. Choose either 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 6 p.m.-7:45 p.m. First Baptist Albany is located at 145 Oakland Parkway, Leesburg (two miles past the Albany Mall off U.S. Highway 82 West). To register or for more information, contact Kathy Mims at 883-8000 or [email protected].

HEALTH/FITNESS

The Albany Area YMCA has these healthy lifestyle events coming up. Events are at the facility at 1701 Gillionville Road unless otherwise indicated. Phone is (229) 436-0531.

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Courses for certification and recertification are available. Cost is $45 and certification is valid for two years. Contact (229) 883-0024 or email [email protected].

Gentle Yoga Class for Women Cancer Survivors is held 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Albany YMCA; fee, $29 per month. Contact (229) 312-0042.

Hula Hooping for Women Cancer Survivors is held 7 p.m. Mondays. Fee $15 per month or $5 per class. For location and more information, call Candy Reid at (229) 889-0313 or visit www.hoopsforhealing.com.

Fire Safety Classes meet twice monthly at 2401-C4 Dawson Road. Cost: $15 per person. Contact Velma Raven at (229) 881-7600.

Infant Swimming Resource Classes will be held at the Country Inn and Suites throughout the year. Contact (229) 343-7982, email [email protected] or visit www.infantswim.com.

NOTICES

Affinis Hospice is a Southwest Georgia company serving more than 20 counties. They are looking for volunteers interested in office support and providing support to patients and families. Call (229) 435-2109 for more information.

American Cherokee Confederacy is accepting members with 1/16 or more of Indian heritage. Contact (229) 787-5722 or contact the tribal office at 619 Pine Cone Road.

Albany Paratransit System provides transportation for disabled, elderly and ADA-certified citizens for trips to doctors appointments, jobs, shopping or visiting family and friends. Contact (229) 430-5182 or visit www.albany.ga.us.

Sons of Confederate Veterans Organization is accepting members. Free family tree research and documentation of Confederate ancestor. Contact James W. King, (229) 854-1944 or [email protected].

Narconon has a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. Call (800) 431-1754 or visit Prescription-abuse.org.

The Community Calendar is a summary of upcoming non-entertainment events published Sundays in SouthView. (Our Coming Up Calendar features upcoming entertainment events and runs Wednesdays.) If you have an item for the Community Calendar, please submit it by 5 p.m. Monday before publication. Submissions must be concise and emailed to [email protected]; faxed to (229) 888-9357, Attn. SouthView; or dropped by our office at 126 N. Washington St. Because of space constraints, items that are not time-sensitive or new may not appear each week.