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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Support Groups:
AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.
Free drug treatment for adolescents abusing drugs, meeting times will vary, Family Links, 265 Rucker St., 256-820-5911.
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group, 6-7 p.m., McClellan Medical Park, Meeting Center, 171 Town Center Drive, designed to help persons who are experiencing breast cancer and breast cancer survivors by providing knowledge and understanding needed to make informed decisions and regain a sense of control over their lives, 256-435-6152.
NAMI Connection, a support group for persons living with a mental illness, 2:30-4 p.m., Tyler Center, galley, 731 Leighton Ave., 256-435-4236.
Alcoholics Anonymous, noon-1 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, corner of East Ladiga and Southeast Church Street, Jacksonville.
Courage to Change Group of Narcotics Anonymous, 90 minute, closed, candlelight, smoking, 7 p.m., Atlanta Avenue, off Noble Street between 10th and 11th streets.
Free parenting classes for parents of 2- to 12-year-olds, 9-11 a.m., Family Services Center of Calhoun County, 13 E 11th St. Child care provided. 256-231-2240.
Al Anon and Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Church of the Cross, 1600 Greenbrier Dear Road, 256-435-8729, 256-237-5584.
Help in Progress Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., 2236 U.S. 78 W., (1 mile from Fred’s).
Alcoholics Anonymous Piedmont Group, noon-1 p.m., 801 Hughes St.
Christ-centered parenting classes for parents and caregivers of children ages10-18, 1 p.m., 1211 Noble St.
True Transformation, a Christ-centered recovery program for women only, 3 p.m., 1211 Noble St.
New Perspectives, a narcotics anonymous group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 109 Gayle St., behind McDonald’s, Jacksonville, 256-435-4881.
Meetings:
All for Him: a Christian Writers’ Fellowship, 6:30 p.m., Anniston’s First Baptist Church at McClellan, 851 Morton Road, bring some of your own writing to read. Discussion is to be on the use of comparison/contrast in prose. Everyone is welcome. Call 256-847-0230 for more information.
Goodyear retirees (SOAR), 11 a.m., Union Hall, 110 Oak St., Gadsden, bring potluck dish to share, door prizes, including gift cards, are to be available, the goal is to reach 200 attendees, 256-546-4633.
Referral Builders Network, 7-8:30 a.m., Saks Community Center, call Joe Bynum at 256-237-2300 for more information.
Anniston Kiwanis Club, noon, Anniston Country Club, lunch served, 256-832-3664 or 256-473-0296.
Oxford Kiwanis, noon-1 p.m., Oxford Civic Center, 256-831-2660.
(Take Off Pounds Sensibly), TOPS# AL 502, Lineville, 6 p.m., Lineville Nursing and Rehab chapel, 256-396-2703 or 256-396-5623.
Anniston Bulldogs, “Dawg Pound Booster Club,” 6 p.m., Anniston City Meeting Center, Victorian Room, for all sports 7th-12th grades.
(Take Off Pounds Sensibly), TOPS# AL 572, Jacksonville, 6 p.m., Jacksonville Congregational Church, 604 Alexandria Road, 256-820-1831 or 256-435-9512.
Miscellaneous:
Free one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners, 1-4 p.m., Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by the Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA and the chamber, call 256-782-5271 to make an appointment.
Swinging Stars Square Dance Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bynum Community Center, 256-236-4135.
Anniston Runners Club, 5:30 p.m., at Anniston YMCA, W. 14th Street. Call 256-310-0830, e-mail ddunn@annistonstar.com or visit www.annistonrunners.com.
Bridge Club, 11 a.m., Lenlock Center No. 5, 5818 McClellan Blvd., 256-225-0003.
Senior water aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Aubrey Crossen at 256-689-2580 for more information.
Senior therapeutic yoga class, 8-9 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Aubrey Crossen at 256-689-2580 for more information.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Meetings:
Anniston Morning Rotary, 7:15 a.m., Classic on Noble, visit www.annistonmorningrotary.org.
The Oxford Golden K Kiwanis, 10 a.m., (1st and 3rdÊFriday),ÊFriendship Community Center, Oxford, new meeting place during renovation of Oxford Civic Center. Call Chuck Trull 256-831-5137 or 256-453-9960.
Support Groups:
AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.
Alcoholics Anonymous closed meeting, noon, Tyler Center, in the Galley.
Celebrate Recovery, 12-step Christ-centered recovery program, free meal 5:30 p.m.; open meetings, 6:30 p.m.; small group meetings, 7:30 p.m., Word Alive International Outreach, Coldwater, 256-225-2186 or 256-223-6593.
Courage to Change Group of Narcotics Anonymous, open, non-smoking, 7 p.m., Atlanta Avenue, off Noble Street between 9th and 10th streets.
Celebrate Recovery, 12-step Christ-centered program, meal, 5:30 p.m.; main program, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 230 7th St. N.E., Jacksonville, 256-435-6093 or 256-225-2492.
True Transformation, a Christ-centered recovery program for women only, noon, 1211 Noble St.
Help in Progress Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., 2236 U.S. 78 W., (1 mile from Fred’s).
Miscellaneous:
Senior floor fitness class, 8:15-9:15 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Aubrey Crosson at 256-689-2580 for more information.
Senior water aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Aubrey Crosson at 256-689-2580 for more information.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Meetings:
Calhoun County Volunteer HAZMAT, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Jacksonville EMA, email hazmed@cableone.net for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous speakers meeting, 8-9 p.m., 14th Street and Gurnee Avenue.
Bridge Club, 11 a.m., Lenlock Center No. 5, 5818 McClellan Blvd., 256-225-0003.
Miscellaneous:
Fundraiser yard sale, 7 a.m.-noon, West Park Heights Baptist Church, 500 W. Park Drive, 256-236-7966.
League for Animal Welfare open house, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2726 Bynum-Leatherwood Road, 256-238-0380 or visit www.leaguepets.org.
Feeding (first Saturday of each month,) 11 a.m., Oconee Baptist Church, 614 Wilmer Ave., 256-452-2016.
Heflin senior citizen dance 7-11 p.m., (every Saturday), American Legion Post 19, $5, live country music, no alcohol or profanity allowed, 256-579-2402.
The Animal Shelter pet adoptions, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., PetsMart, Oxford Exchange, 256-236-1581.
Anniston Runners Club, 7:30 a.m., at Anniston High School. Call 256-310-0830, e-mail ddunn@annistonstar.com or visit www.annistonrunners.com.
League for Animal Welfare open house for pet adoptions, 1-3 p.m., LAW Adoption Center, 2726 Bynum-Leatherwood Road, 256-238-0380, 256-820-7469 or 256-830-1849.
Northeast Alabama Table Tennis Club, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Anniston Army Depot Gym, Bynum, 256-238-6453.
Free hot meal, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oconee Baptist Church, 331 H. St., 256-225-1020 or 256-238-8591.
Fundraiser yard sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., First Christian Church, 1327 Leighton Ave., in the lower part of the church.
Support Groups:
AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.
Courage to Change Group of Narcotics Anonymous, discussion, open, smoking, noon and 7 p.m., Atlanta Avenue, off Noble Street between 10th and 11th streets.
Alcoholics Anonymous Piedmont group, 7:30 p.m., 801 Hughes St., Piedmont.
Help in Progress Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., 2236 U.S. 78 W., (1 mile from Fred’s).
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Support Groups:
AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.
Courage to Change Group of Narcotics Anonymous, sponsorship book study, open, non-smoking, 3 p.m.; discussion, open, smoking, 7 p.m., Atlanta Avenue, off Noble Street between 10th and 11th streets.
Alcoholics Anonymous Piedmont group, 2:30 p.m., 801 Hughes St., Piedmont.
Help in Progress Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., 2236 U.S. 78 W., (1 mile from Fred’s).
Monday, May 7, 2012
Support Groups:
Free family support meeting, 5-6 p.m., Bradford Health Services, 1701 B South Pelham Road, Suite D, Jacksonville, Brookstone building next to Jacksonville Medical Center, meeting is for any person who is experiencing behavioral problems with a loved one; has a family member of any age with drug or alcohol problem; needs help coping with loved one’s drug or alcohol problem; needs help making decisions on how to help a family member of any age, a counselor will facilitate this meeting, call 256-237-4209 for more information.
AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.
Free drug treatment for adolescents abusing drugs, meeting times will vary, Family Links, 265 Rucker St., 256-820-5911.
Courage to Change Group of Narcotics Anonymous, basic text study, open, non-smoking, 7 p.m., Atlanta Avenue, off Noble Street between 10th and 11th streets.
Alcoholics Anonymous Piedmont group, 7:30 p.m., 801 Hughes St., Piedmont.
Help in Progress Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., 2236 U.S. 78 W., (1 mile from Fred’s).
Miscellaneous:
Motivational assembly, 1:30 p.m., Anniston Middle School, auditorium, guest speaker is to be Joseph Profit, PhD, president Atlanta Chapter NFL Alumni, Inc. Call 256-231-5061 for more information.
Senior floor fitness class, 8:15-9:15 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Aubrey Crosson at 256-689-2580 for more information.
Senior water aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Aubrey Crosson at 256-689-2580 for more information.
Meetings:
Anniston PCB site public availability meeting, 5-7 p.m., Anniston City Meeting Center, Room A, 1615 Noble St., call 256-231-8447 for more information.
Positive Christian Singles, 4:30 p.m., Western Sizzlin’, Oxford, the Chuliffinnie Bluegrass band is to present the music program, 256-820-3536.
WE (Women Empowered), 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Henry Road, upstairs across from the library, any women living in Anniston, or concerned about the welfare of the city, are welcome to attend.
Hartwell Masonic Lodge No. 101 F & A.M. of Alabama, 7 p.m., 600 Main St., Oxford, 256- 282-2035.
Civitan Club, noon, Classic on Noble, 256-236-9874.
Oxford Rotary Club, noon-1 p.m., Western Sizzlin’, Oxford.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Support Groups:
Man-to-Man, noon, Physician’s Office Building, Suite 403, boardroom, this is a combined meeting with the Touch Cancer Support Group, lunch is provided, 256-235-5146.
AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.
Bariatric Support Group, for persons interested in bariatric surgery or those who have had bariatric surgery and support people, Physicians Office Building, suite 102, 901 Leighton Ave., contact Ann Couch, RN, CBN at 256-236-1300.
Free drug treatment for adolescents abusing drugs, meeting times will vary, Family Links, 265 Rucker St., 256-820-5911.
Courage to Change Group of Narcotics Anonymous, discussion, open, smoking, noon; women’s meeting, candlelight, smoking, 7 p.m.; 11th Step Meditation meeting, closed, non-smoking, 8:30 p.m., Atlanta Avenue, off Noble Street between 10th and 11th streets.
Alzheimer’s Support Group, for families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, 5-6 p.m., Physician’s Center, room 301, 256-235-5578.
Mental Illness Support Group, for patients with bi-polar, depression, and other disorders and those interested in providing support, 1:30 p.m., Tyler Center, 731 Leighton Ave., in the galley.
National Alliance on Mental Illness, for adult family members of patients with brain disorders or mental illness, 6-7 p.m., Community Room at K.L. Brown Funeral Home, Jacksonville, 256-435-5240.
Mental Illness, 7 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 208 North St., call Jack Crosswell, 256-268-0995.
New Perspectives, a narcotics anonymous group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 109 Gayle St., behind McDonald’s, Jacksonville. 256-435-4881.
Free parenting classes for parents of newborns to 4-year-olds, 9-11 a.m., Family Services Center of Calhoun County, 13 E 11th St. Child care provided. 256-231-2240.
One day at a time Al-Anon group, noon-1 p.m., (new location), Physician’s Office Building, Suite 406, call Ann Garner at 256-237-3464 for directions or more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous closed meeting, noon, Tyler Center, in the Galley.
Help in Progress Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., 2236 U.S. 78 W., (1 mile from Fred’s).
True Transformation, a Christ-centered recovery program for women only, noon, 1211 Noble St.
National Association for Retired and Active Federal Employees, Volunteer Service Center, 9 a.m.-noon, Anniston Army Depot, Building 220, (outside main gate), to assist retired federal employees. Call 256-235-4631 to make an appointment or for more information.
Meetings:
Calhoun/Cleburne County “Underage Drinking” town hall meeting, presented by the Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention, 6:30 p.m., Anniston City Meeting Center, Mr. Siran Stacy is to speak, 256-831-4436.
Eastaboga Masonic Lodge No. 155, 7 p.m., Lodge building in Eastaboga, 256-835-7576.
Anniston Rotary Club, noon, Anniston Country Club.
Calhoun County Stamp Club, 7 p.m., Room 327, Stone Building, Jacksonville State University, corner of Church Avenue and 11th Street, 256-782-0084 or 256-831-8338.
American Business Women’s Association, Cheaha Charter Chapter, 6 p.m., Classic on Noble, 256-225-6659.
North East Alabama Table Tennis Club, 5-9 p.m., Anniston Army Depot Gym, Bynum, 256-689-8603.
Bridge Club, 9 a.m., Lenlock Center No. 5, 5818 McClellan Blvd., 256-225-0003.
Miscellaneous:
Free, confidential counseling for prospective and existing small business owners, provided by the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), by appointment, Northeast Alabama Entrepreneurial System, 1400 Commerce Blvd., just off Greenbrier Road, call 256-831-5215 to make an appointment or for more information.
Anniston First United Methodist Church men’s prayer breakfast, 6:30 a.m., The Bridge, 1400 Noble St., at rear of church, all men are invited to attend, call 256-236-5605.
Sacred Harp singing, 6:30-8 p.m., Norwood Hodges, (Golden Springs) Community Center, Spring Valley Road, 256-237-1240.
Anniston Runners Club, 5:30 p.m., at Anniston YMCA, W. 14th Street. Call 256-310-0830, e-mail ddunn@annistonstar.com or visit www.annistonrunners.com.
Senior water aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Aubrey Crossen at 256-689-2580 for more information.
Senior therapeutic yoga class, 8-9 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Aubrey Crossen at 256-689-2580 for more information.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Support Groups:
AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.
Celebrate Recovery, 12-step Christ-centered recovery Step Study Group, 6 p.m., Word Alive International Outreach, Coldwater, 256-225-2186 or 256-223-6593.
Courage to Change Group of Narcotics Anonymous, 90 minute, closed, candlelight, smoking, 7 p.m., Atlanta Avenue, off Noble Street between 10th and 11th streets.
Free parenting classes for parents of 2- to 12-year-olds, 9-11 a.m., Family Services Center of Calhoun County, 13 E 11th St. Child care provided. 256-231-2240.
Alcoholics Anonymous Piedmont group, 7:30 p.m., 801 Hughes St., Piedmont.
Help in Progress Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., 2236 U.S. 78 W., (1 mile from Fred’s).
New Wine Recovery Support Group for addicts and alcoholics, 6:30 p.m., Hill Crest Baptist Church, “The Rock,” room 208, Family Life center.
Meetings:
Men’s Bible Study of Anniston First Baptist Church, 8 a.m., McDonald’s in Lenlock, 256-847-0230.
Miscellaneous:
Senior water aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Aubrey Crossen at 256-689-2580 for more information.
Senior floor fitness class, 8:15-9:15 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Aubrey Crossen at 256-689-2580 for more information.
