Albany Area Community Calendar – April 5-13, 2015

CIVIC CLUBS

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 2509 Homewood Drive.

Albany Lions Club meets at 11:45 a.m. first and third 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. Speaker

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

Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County meets 12:30 p.m. Monday at Hilton Garden Inn, 101 Front St., Albany. Contact David Shivers at (229) 698-4253. Speaker: Dr. Katherine Kirkman, Natural Communities of Georgia.

Kiwanis Club of Lee County meets at noon Thursday at Grand Isle Club, 270 Grand Isle 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 and also Wednesdays 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.

Albany Audubon Society, dedicated to the conservation of birds and other wildlife, meets 7 p.m. 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 Brain Injury Support Group meets at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday at Ryan’s Family Steakhouse. Contact Tom Connelly at (229) 430-4170.

Albany Chorale community chorus meets 7 p.m. Monday at Darton College, Building F, room 115. Contact (229) 432-6019 or visit www.albanychorale.org.

The Albany Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, an official auxillary 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 second April 13 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.

Artesian City Car Club meets Tuesday at Quickie Restaurant, 1906 N. Slappey Blvd. East, 6 p.m.; meet, 7 p.m. 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.

Byne Christian School’s Girl Talk program is open to all girls in grades 6-12 in the community. The group meets from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays during the school year. Contact (229) 438-0424.

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 Saturday at Riverfront Park on 112 South Front St. from 4-5 p.m. Bring your rhythm, drums or other percussion instruments and chairs. No drumming experience necessary.

GriefShare, an education and support group for individuals who have lost someone due to death, is being offered by First Baptist Albany on Tuesdays through April 28. Choose morning meeting (10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) or evening (6:15 p.m.-8 p.m.) To register or for more information, contact Kathy Mims at (229) 883-8000 or [email protected].

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

Limb Support, a support group for people with disabilities and health issues, meets 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Contact Debbie McDonald, (229) 888-2789, for location.

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

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].

Southwest Georgia Barbershop Chorus: Rehearsals 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday at Darton College Choral Room, Bldg. F, Room 115, 2400 Gillionville Road. Contact Steve Scott (229) 288-7205 or Joe Wingard (229) 594-3403.

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 Coin Club meets at 7 p.m. Monday. For location, contact (229) 349-3112 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 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. – 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 Red Cross Donation Center, 1515 Dawson Road in Albany, is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays-Friday, and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Contact 1 (800) 733-2767.

REUNIONS

A planning meeting for a 60th birthday bash for the classes of 1973 at Monroe, Albany, Dougherty and Westover high schools will 5 p.m.-6 p.m. April 19 at MLK Chapel on MLK Drive. Contact Uysel Inman, (229) 436-5183; Pat Henderson Williams, (229) 888-2191, or Avis Blackshear Bowling, (229) 420-1675.

The Monroe High School Class of 1961 reunion committee is in the process of planning a reunion to be held Sept. 11-13. Contact Della Carruthers Strum at (229) 883-4882 or Christine Dennis Brown at (229) 347-2084. Class members who did not get an invitational letter and would like one, call with a mailing address.

The Monroe, Albany and Dougherty high schools Class of 1970 45th class reunion is June 26-28. Contact Mary Rouse Edwards at (229) 395-4843 or Willa Mosely Menefee at (229) 349-4033.

The 2nd annual Albany High School Classes of the ’60s Birthday Bash will be April 24-25. Those who attended AHS 1960-69 are invited to attend. Contact [email protected] or Mike Patterson at (229) 420-8654.

CLASSES/SEMINARS

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

Transforming 2 Wellness will be conducted 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 29 at the Moultrie Technical College auditorium, 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie. Conference highlights area resources for people to access the support and care they need to achieve and sustain long-term recovery from mental health challenges and substance use. Exhibitors will provide information on resources available in Southwest Georgia. Speaker is Charles Willis, 2014 Mental Health America Clifford W. Beers Award recipient. Online registration only. Preregistration by April 16 required for complimentary lunch. Website: http://transforming2wellness.eventbrite.com.

Lifeguard Certification Courses: YMCA lifeguard certification classes are conducted on a Friday-Tuesday schedule 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at Central Facility YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Road. All classes in the four-day series must be attended to earn certification. Prerequisites: A participant must be able to swim 300 meters (freestyle and breaststroke), retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool, and tread water for at least two minutes. Course is taught through the American Red Cross and the Lifeguard / First Aid / CPR/AED certifications are valid for two years. Cost: $150, YMCA member; $175, non-member. Contact instructor Rachel Ortegon at [email protected] or call (229) 436-0531 ext. 209. Registration is at Central Facility.

Course dates are April 10–14; April 24– 28; May — TBA.

Fearless Caregiver Conference 2015: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Thursday, Kay H. Hind Senior Life Enrichment Center, 335 W. Society Ave., Albany. The Alzheimer’s Outreach Center and SOWEGA Council on Aging are hosting the conference, which is open to family and professional caregivers. Speaker for the conference is Gary Barg, editor in chief of Today’s Caregiver Magazine and author of “The Fearless Caregiver” and “Caregiving Ties that Bind.” Registration is required and is $25 per person. Contact Nancy Goode at (229) 432-2705 or at [email protected].

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.

CRAFTS

Ceramic Classes are held in the following locations:

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Thornton Community Center, located at 210 Thornton Drive. Contact (229) 430-5242.

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Bill Miller Community Center, located at 322 Vick St. Contact (229) 430-5240.

• 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Henderson Community Center, located at 701 Willard St. Contact (229) 430-5241.

VOLUNTEERING

Contact United Way/Volunteer Center at (229) 883-6700, ext. 23 or [email protected].

Albany Area YMCA seeks volunteers in youth sports, aquatics, fitness, fundraising and facilities management. Contact Tracy Wallace at (229) 436-0531, ext. 212.

Albany Civil Rights Institute is seeking volunteers. Contact via email: [email protected].

Albany Community Hospice is seeking volunteers interested in providing patient support and companionship. Contact (229) 312-7050.

Albany Museum of Art is seeking volunteers to assist in answering telephones, greeting visitors, creating and assembling mailings, events, projects and exhibitions. Contact (229) 439-8400.

The museum also needs volunteers for its April 12 Let’s Make a Bid televised fundraiser. There are two shifts — noon-3:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Needed are volunteers to fill the phone bank, recording bid information as it is called in, and runners, who take bid slips to board workers to ensure each bid is properly recorded. Contact Abbey Sinyard, director of special events for AMA at (229) 439-8400 or [email protected].

Albany Symphony Association is seeking volunteers for various opportunities. Contact (229) 430-8933 or email [email protected].

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Time Out needs volunteers on Friday afternoons and Tuesday afternoons.

Evergreen Assisted Living needs volunteers.

Faith Community Outreach Center needs volunteers to work in building maintenance, data entry, dietitian assistant and clerk, filing clerk, receptionist and recreational assistant. Contact Janice Thompson or Leslie Revill at (229) 436-0807.

Flint River Chapter of the American Red Cross needs volunteers to assist with answering phones and general office work in the Albany and Americus offices. Also needed are volunteers to help with fundraisers, mailings, special events and disaster assistance in 24 counties. Contact Wanda at (229) 924-2026.

Flint RiverQuarium needs volunteers for a number of positions throughout the facility.

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia has various volunteer opportunities from leading a troop to chaperoning a trip to teaching a workshop. Contact 1-800-448-4762 or (229) 432-9188.

Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers.

Lee County Headstart needs various volunteers.

Lily Pad SANE Center is seeking CASA volunteers to work with abused and neglected children who are served through the Juvenile Court System, as well as volunteer advocates. Contact (229) 435-0074.

Morningside of Albany is looking for volunteers. Please contact LeeAnn Senkbeil at (229) 483-0325. Morningside is located at 1721 Beattie Road.

Palmyra Nursing Home needs volunteers to help with activities for residents.

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is looking for volunteers. Contact Volunteer Services at (229) 312-4336 (Main Campus) or (229) 312-4331 (North Campus).

Salvation Army needs volunteers to help serve meals.

Stitches from the Heart seeks volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, small sweaters and hats for babies, which will be donated to hospitals throughout the nation. Patterns available. Contact (877) 985-9212, email [email protected], visit www.StitchesFromTheHeart.org or write 3316 Pico, Santa Monica, Calif., 90405.

Thronateeska Heritage Center is seeking volunteers.

Wynfield Park Health & Rehab is seeking volunteers to assist with resident activities. Contact Martha Hale, (229) 435-0741.

The Volunteer Center, a service of the United Way of Southwest Georgia, seeks volunteers of all ages to help with various programs throughout the community. To apply, call (229) 883-6700, ext. 23, or visit the center, located at 112 N. Westover Blvd.. Email [email protected].

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.

Camellia and Garden Club of Albany, formerly the Men’s Garden Club, invites men and women to join. Meetings are 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month (except July, no meeting) at the Albany Federated Garden Club Building, 808 Fifth Ave. Meetings include program and pot-luck dinner. (Club provides fried chicken and members are encouraged to bring a covered dish.) Visitors and potential members welcome. Contact Jim Warner, club president, at (229) 446-0004.

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.

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.