Albany Area Community Calendar – May 10-18, 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 Downtown Sertoma Club meets at noon 1st and 3rd Thursday at Our Daily Bread at Cafe 230, 230 W. Broad Ave.

Albany Golden K Kiwanis Club meets 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesday at 2509 Homewood Drive. Program: Lydia Romera from Magnolia Manor.

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. The program May 15 will feature Ralph Cumerford from Vashi Home for Youth and Mary Martinez from Lily Pad.

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. The club will honor scholarship recipients Monday.

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.

AARP Moultrie meets at 6 p.m. second Tuesday at the 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. 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.

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 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 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. every first and third Thursday at the Community Policing Center, 1721 E. Oglethorpe Ave. Contact (229) 787-0014.

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

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

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.

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. second Thursday at Quickie Restaurant, 1906 North Slappey Blvd. Contact (229) 432-7909 or (229) 435-0534.

Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for bereaved parents, meets at 6 p.m. 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.

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

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.

Flint River Model Railroad Club meets at 7:30 p.m. 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. third Saturday at Carter’s Grill restaurant, with breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Contact Mary Wright at (229) 669-2911 or TeShaunda Hannor-Walker at (478) 952-9438.

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 starting this week 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.

Marine Corps League of Albany meets at 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday at River Pointe Golf Course Club House, located at 801 River Pointe Drive, Albany. All former and active duty Marines and FMF Corpsmen are invited. For more information, contact Bobbie Elmore at (229) 886-3739.

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. 3rd 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 or Mary Lombard, (229) 869-2343, for registration.

Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets 10 a.m.-noon 2nd Tuesday at the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia, 2332 Lake Park Drive, Albany. Meeting is open to patients and caregivers. Contact Barbara Blake at (229) 308-7337.

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

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Night: Educational meeting, 6:30 p.m., second Tuesday at Phoebe Northwest in Albany. Meeting is open to the public. Audience interaction is encouraged. Support in two groups at 7:30 p.m. Contact Pam Barfield at (229) 883-3191 for more information about this program or about NAMI-Albany.

National Federation of the Blind meets 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. third Saturday at the District 4 Police Precinct 1721 E. Oglethorpe Blvd. Contact President Mirranda Williams, (478) 550-7344, or Debbie McDonald, (229) 888-2789.

Renewed Minds meets 7 p.m.-9 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 5th 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].

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. third Sunday at Turtle Park behind the CVB Visitor Center on Front Street.

Sons of Confederate Veterans meets 3rd Monday at 6 p.m.at Golden Corral Restaurant in Albany. Potential members invited. Contact James W. King at (229) 854-1944 or [email protected].

South Georgia Mopar Association meets at 7 p.m. 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].

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. second 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. first Monday. For location, contact (229) 349-3112 or [email protected].

Sunbelt Photo Club of Albany is a nonprofit local organization of imaging enthusiasts of all skill levels who meet at 7 p.m. 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.

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.

Albany VFW Post 2785, 315 Philema Road, meets 7 p.m. 4th Thursday for members except 3rd Thursday in Nov and Dec. 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.

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.

May 11

10:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Albany Blood Donation Center;

4 p.m.-8 p.m., Ty Ty Baptist Church, 157 N. Church St., Ty Ty;

May 12

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

10:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Albany Blood Donation Center;

May 14

1 p.m.-7 p.m., Moultrie Church of Christ, 1915 Georgia Hwy. 37 E., Moultrie;

8:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Albany Blood Donation Center;

May 15

8:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Albany Blood Donation Center;

noon- 4 p.m., Albany Police Department, 201 W. Oglethorpe Ave.

REUNIONS

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.

CLASSES/SEMINARS

PET THERAPY

Volunteering with Paws Patrol/Pet Partners Pet Therapy: One-day Pet Partners Team Training Workshop for the “human end of the leash” is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30 at Albany Christian Church, 1501 Whispering Pines Road. Class requires workbook organization supplies; cost is $40. Contacts: Cheryl Cohen, (229) 432-5411; Betty Hester, (229) 669-6838; Jim McCleary, (229) 272-2851.

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

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.

Darton College conducts Continuing Education Serv-Safe Food Safety class monthly. Contact (229) 317-6730 or (229) 317-6726.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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