Albany Area Community Calendar – Sept. 4-12

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 7:30 p.m. 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.

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 Audubon Society, dedicated to the conservation of birds and other wildlife, meets 7 p.m. second Thursday. 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 [email protected] or call (229) 639-2650.

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 Flying Club meets Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Albany Airport Conference Room. Anyone interesting in flying is welcome. Information: Contact Larry Robinson at (229) 395-5127.

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

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

Artesian City Car Club Tuesday at Manor House Pub, 1500 Dawson Road. 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.

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

Commodore Richard Dale Chapter of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution meets 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Quickie Restaurant, 1906 North Slappey Blvd. Contact (229) 432-7909 or (229) 435-0534.

Darton State College Concert Band rehearses 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday in Humanities Building room F113, 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany. Community members invited to join without audition.

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.

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

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.

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

Renewed Minds meets 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday 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.

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

Southwest Georgia Survivors of Suicide Loss: 7 p.m. Thursday. For location, more information or to speak to a group member, contact Babs Hall at (229) 234-7954 or email [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 Faye Vick at (229) 787-5252.

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

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

Wiregrass Quilters Club meets Thursday at Amazing Grace Baptist Church, Albany. Sit-and-sew, 5:30 p.m., meeting, 6 p.m.; potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m. Contact (229) 831-6735 or (229) 424-2669. Program: (9/8) “Cultural Red: Contemporary Fiber Art Exhibit at the State Capital, Albequerque, N.M.” presented by Treena Henderson; (12/8) annual Christmas party.

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.

Monday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tifton Mall, 458 N. Virginia Ave., Tifton;

Thursday: 1 p.m.-7 p.m., Moultrie Church of Christ, 1915 Georgia Highway 37 East, Moultrie;

Friday: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Albany High School, 801 Residence Ave., Albany;

Sept. 12: 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Ty Ty Baptist Church, 157 N. Church St., Ty Ty;

Sept. 13: 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Cordele Community Clubhouse, 108 15th Ave., Cordele;

Sept. 14: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, 2802 Moore Hwy., Tifton;

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

CLASSES/SEMINARS

COMPUTER SKILLS

Mastering Microsoft: Eight-hour training sessions on Microsoft Office software, Center for Business Solutions at Albany technical College. Cost per class is $79, including books. Save by taking multiple classes. Each class meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Schedule: Microsoft Word, Sept. 13-22, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; Microsoft Excel Basic, Sept. 27-Oct. 6, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; Microsoft Excel Advanced, Oct. 11, 18 and20, 5:30 p.m.–8:10 p.m.; Microsoft PowerPoint, Oct. 25-Nov. 3, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; Microsoft Access, Nov. 8-17, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.; Microsoft Outlook, Nov. 29-Dec. 8, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. To register, call (229) 430-3867 or (229) 430-3563.

MUSIC

Piano Lessons: The Albany State University Early Learning Center now offers piano lessons for all ages in the afternoons and on weekends. Lessons cost $40 per session. Contact the center at (229) 430-2792.

HEALTH/FITNESS

The NAMI Family-to Family Education Program will be offered beginning on Sept. 19. The program is free to family members and close friends of persons living with mental illness. Developed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the course includes the latest research, support, resources and coping strategies. Teachers are trained family members of NAMI Albany. The course will meet for 12 consecutive Mondays, with two choices of meeting times: afternoons 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. or evenings 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Contact NAMI Albany at (229) 329-1444 or [email protected].

Adult Flag Football League registration begins today at Albany Area YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Road. Contact Sports Director Marc West at (229) 436-0531, ext. 206.

SilverSneakers Open House, free event, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Thursday at the Albany Area YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Road, and 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at Lee Branch YMCA, 316 Robert B. Lee Drive, Leesburg.

First Responders Run: 7 a.m., Saturday, Lee Branch YMCA, 316 Robert B. Lee Drive, Leesburg.

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

A Bible study group for men and women wanting to improve their lives is forming in the Albany area. Contact John Harrington at (661) 208 1189.

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.