Albany Area Community Calendar — March 19-27

If you would like the speaker at your club listed, please 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].

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. Tuesday 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 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: Paul Forgey, Planning & Development, on storms.

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.

Air Force Sergeants Association, Chapter 451 and Auxiliary Chapter A451, meets at 1:30 p.m. 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 Chorale community chorus meets 7 p.m. Monday at Albany State University West Campus, Building F, room 115. Contact (229) 432-6019 or visit www.albanychorale.org.

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 Crime Stoppers meets 4 p.m. 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 Paratransit Advisory Group, meets 2 p.m.-3 p.m. March 27 at the Government Building, located at 222 Pine Ave., room 120. Contact (229) 431-2824.

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

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.

Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services Board meets 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Brooks Center administrative conference room, 1120 W. Broad Ave., Albany. Open to public. Contact (229) 430-4005 or visit www.albanycsb.org.

Daffodil Garden Club meets 11 a.m. 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.

Flint River Model Railroad Club meets at 7:30 p.m. 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.

Friendship Force meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Covenant Presbyterian Church meeting room next to the gym. Bring a covered dish. Contact (229) 432-7715.

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.

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

International Association of Administrative Professionals, Albany Area Chapter meets at 6 p.m. March 27. Contact Sebrena Haywood at [email protected] or (229) 430-2911 for meeting location.

Marine Corps League of Albany meets at 6:30 p.m. 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 March 27 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.

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, meets 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday 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 or Mary Lombard, (229) 869-2343, for registration.

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 March 27 at BJ’s Country Buffet, 2401 Dawson Road.

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 (600 to 1600). Meets 3 p.m. today at Turtle Park behind the CVB Visitor Center on Front Street.

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

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.

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..

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. Thursday for members except third Thursday in November and December Qualified members wanted who 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.

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.

Tuesday: noon-6 p.m., Tifton Methodist Church, 107 W. 12th St., Tifton;

Thursday: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Albany State University East Campus, 504 College St., Albany;

Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Terrell County High School, 201 Greenwave Blvd., Dawson;

March 28: noon-5 p.m., Porterfield Methodist Church, 2200 Dawson Road, Albany; 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, 2802 Moore Highway, Tifton;

March 29: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dorminy Medical Center, 200 Perry House Road, Fitzgerald;

March 31: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Chick-fil-A, 2703 Dawson Road, Albany.

LISTENING SESSIONS

Albany State University Community Listening Sessions: Each session will focus on thoughts, ideas and suggestions from members of the community related to how Albany State University can help to strengthen the community through transformational excellence in education, research and service. For questions and/or comments, please email [email protected]. Sessions are scheduled for:

Saturday: 10:30 a.m.–noon, Albany Welcome Center.

CLASSES/SEMINARS

Albany Second Chance has these workshops/training sessions coming up. Unless otherwise noted, sessions are at 521 Pine Ave., Suite 202. To get information or to sign up for the free training, call (229) 883-3440 or email [email protected].

— Employability Skills, Micro Business Enterprise Center, 230 S. Jackson St. Learn what it takes to get a job, including interviewing, job research, resume building and dressing for success. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays through March 28;

— Economic Empowerment: Budgeting, credit, banking, finance. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays through March 30;

— Computer Literacy II — Intermediate: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday;

— You and the Law: Monthly rap session on aspects of law. 10 a.m., April 5, May 3, June 7.

SUPPORT GROUPS

GriefShare, an education and support group for individuals who have lost someone due to death, is being offered by First Baptist Church of Albany through May 23. Groups meet every week during this time period. Choose either Monday evenings 6 p.m.-7:45 p.m. or Tuesday mornings 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. To register or for more information, contact Kathy Mims at (229) 883-8000 or [email protected].

PERSONAL FINANCE

Money Smart Family Night: Monroe Comprehensive High School will sponsor an event on personal finance/credit and the student loan process 6 p.m.-8 p.m. March 23 in the school cafetorium, Newton Road entrance. The community is invited. Sessions will be interactive and engaging. Free admission; door prizes; refreshments will be served.

HEALTH/FITNESS

CPR/AED Certification Class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., April 8. Earn 2 year American Red Cross certification in CPR/AED at the YMCA at 1701 Gillionville Road in Albany. Email course instructor Rachel Ortegon at [email protected] with questions, or call (229) 436-0531 to register.

First Aid Certification Class: 5 p.m.-7 p.m., April 10. Earn two-year American Red Cross certification in First Aid at the YMCA at 1701 Gillionville Road in Albany. Email course instructor Rachel Ortegon at [email protected] with questions, or call (229) 436-0531 to register.

Lifeguard Certification Course: April 7-11, YMCA. Course includes two-year American Red Cross certification in CPR/AED and First Aid. Email course instructor Rachel Ortegon at [email protected].

Team Lean Registration Opening Day: Monday, YMCA. Program includes ways to live healthy, get fit, and work together to reach fitness goals. Prizes for individual and team. Contact (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 new Southwest Georgia growing company serving over 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].

Flint River Chapter of the American Red Cross provides 24-hour personal response services for area senior citizens. The service provides a small, lightweight, waterproof device that can be worn on the neck or wrist and contains a button that, when pushed, provides personal support, especially in a medical emergency. Contact Nigel Poole at (229) 924-2026.

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 non-entertainment upcoming 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.