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Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012
Support Groups:
AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.
Grief Support Fellowship, 11:30 a.m., Presbyterian Oaks Apartments, building No. 3, Talladega, open to anyone in need of grief support. GSF is sponsored by Comfort Care Hospice, 256-761-1250; Gardens of Talladega Assisted Living and Memory Care, 256-362-1072 and Presbyterian Oaks, 256-362-9277.
Free drug treatment for adolescents abusing drugs, meeting times will vary, Family Links, 265 Rucker St., 256-820-5911.
NAMI Connection, a support group for persons living with a mental illness, 2:30-4 p.m., Tyler Center, 731 Leighton Ave., in the Galley, there is no cost to attend, 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.
New Beacon for those in grief, 2 p.m., conference room, 818 Leighton Ave., 256-236-5334 or (800) 283-5334.
Al Anon and Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Church of the Cross, 1600 Greenbrier Dear Road, 256-435-8729, 256-237-5584.
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.
PFLAG (Parents, families and friends of Lesbians and Gays) Anniston-Gadsden, a support group for GLBT and their families and friends, 6:30 p.m., Anniston, all is confidential, 256-393-9119 or e-mail pflag_anniston@bellsouth.net.
Help in Progress Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., 2236 U.S. 78 W., (1 mile from Fred’s).
Fibromyalgia Support Group, 6-8 p.m., Tyler Center, first floor meeting room, 731 Leighton Ave., contact Chaplain Jim Wilson at 256-235-5146 or chaplain@rmccares.org to be added to the fibromyalgia membership list.
Alcoholics Anonymous Piedmont Group, noon-1 p.m., 801 Hughes St.
Miscellaneous:
Free one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners, 1-4 p.m., Oxford City Hall, sponsored by the Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center and the SBA, this is not a seminar, call 256-782-5271 for a required appointment.
Swinging Stars Square Dance Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oxford Civic Center, upstairs, 256-452-4449.
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 adult aqua aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Abby Fleetwood at 256-782-5523 for more information.
Senior therapeutic yoga class, 8-9 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Abby Fleetwood at 256-782-5523 for more information.
Meetings:
The Calhoun County 9-1-1 District Board of Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., boardroom of the Calhoun County 9-1-1 District, 507 Francis St. W., Jacksonville, 256-237-9119.
Referral Builders Network, 7-8:30 a.m., Saks Community Center, call Joe Bynum at 256-237-2300 for more information.
The Talladega County Republican Party, 6 p.m., Timber Ridge Golf Club banquet room, 101 Ironaton Road, Talladega, different speaker each month, 256-362-0346.
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, includes all sports 7th-12th grades.
Christ-centered parenting classes for parents and caregivers of children ages 10-18, 1 p.m., 1211 Noble St.
True Transformation, a Christ-centered recovery program for women only, 3 p.m., 1211 Noble St.
New Beacon Hospice volunteers, 6 p.m., conference room, 818 Leighton Ave., 256-236-5334 or (800) 283-5334.
Anniston Express Transit Advisory Board, 5 p.m., third floor, Quintard Towers, 1130 Quintard Ave., 256-237-6741.
Oxford Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Porter House behind Logan’s Restaurant, Oxford, 256-835-4735.
Book Club, noon, Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County, 108 E. 10th St., 256-237-8501.
(Take Off Pounds Sensibly), TOPS# AL 572, Jacksonville, 6 p.m., Jacksonville Congregational Church, 604 Alexandria Road, 256-820-1831 or 256-435-9512.
Friday, Feb. 17, 2012
Meetings:
Anniston Morning Rotary, 7:15 a.m., Classic on Noble, visit www.annistonmorningrotary.org.
Oxford Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10 a.m., Oxford Civic Center, all visitors are welcome, 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, 8-9 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Abby Fleetwood at 256-782-5523 for more information.
Senior adult aqua aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Abby Fleetwood at 256-782-5523 for more information.
Senior adult fitness class, 8-9 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Abby Fleetwood at 256-782-5523 for more information.
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012
Meetings:
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:
The original farmers market, 6 a.m.-until sold out, behind the Calhoun County Administration Building.
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.
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.
Needy fed and clothed, noon-2 p.m., Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1600 Dooley Ave., 256-237-2773.
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.
Support Groups:
AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.
Lupus Support Group, 11 a.m., Tyler Center, Natalie Maniscalco is to speak, 256-835-1512 or e-mail reaves_sherron@bellsouth.net.
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, Feb. 19, 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, Feb. 20, 2012
Meetings:
RMC board meeting, 5 p.m., Physicians Center, board room, Suite 403.
Calhoun County Volunteer HAZMAT, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jacksonville EMA, email hazmed@cableone.net for more information.
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.
American Legion unit 155 Auxiliary, 7 p.m., 1780 Beck Road, behind the Bynum post office, 256-237-5068.
Oxford Rotary Club, noon-1 p.m., Western Sizzlin’, Oxford.
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., 256-256-820-5911. This is the last meeting for the year and will return in January 2011.
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).
Domestic Violence Survivors Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Tyler Center, first floor class room, security guard on duty, 256-236-7233 or 256-236-7381.
Miscellaneous:
Senior floor fitness class, 8-9 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Abby Fleetwood at 256-782-5523 for more information.
Senior adult aqua aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Abby Fleetwood at 256-782-5523 for more information.
Senior adult fitness class, 8-9 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Abby Fleetwood at 256-782-5523 for more information.
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012
Support Groups:
Grief Support Group, for anyone who has experienced a loss through the death of a loved one, 1 p.m., Cancer Resource Center, Physician’s Office Building, fourth floor, room 406, 256-235-5146.
Parent(s) who have lost an adult child, 6:30 p.m., Physician’s Office Building, room 406, 256-235-5146.
AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.
Bariatric Support Group, 6-8 p.m., RMC Bariatrics Office, Physicians Office Building, Suite 102, 901 Leighton Ave., led by Louise Aldridge, call 256-236-1300 for more information.
Free drug treatment for adolescents abusing drugs, meeting times will vary, Family Links, 265 Rucker St., 256-820-5911.
Countryside Hospice Bereavement/Grief Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Oxford First United Methodist Church, 212 Snow St., open to the community, 256-782-3560.
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.
Prostate Support Group, for men with prostate concerns, including prostate cancer, diagnosis and treatment, 5:30 p.m., Cancer Resource Center, Physicians Office Building, fourth floor, suite 406.
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.
ALS Group no longer meeting, 256-235-5146 if assistance is needed.
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).
TOUCH Cancer support group, noon, The Cancer Resource Center, Physicians Office Building, across from ER, fourth floor, lunch provided, call Charlotte Ayres at 256-235-5084.
Man to Man Support Group for men, 5:30 p.m., The Cancer Resource Center, Physicians Office Building, across from ER, fourth floor, light dinner provided.
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:
Jacksonville Aspiring Writers Group, 4:30 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, anyone interested in the creative writing process is welcome. Bring samples of your original writing to share. The group offers support, critique and information about writing and possible publishing venues. Call 256-782-2881 for more information.
Altrusa International, Inc., noon, Classic on Noble.
Eastaboga Masonic Lodge No. 155, 7 p.m., Lodge building in Eastaboga, 256-835-7576.
East Alabama Credit Association, 8 a.m. breakfast, Shoney’s in Oxford, 256-463-4377.
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.
The Anniston Rotary Club, noon, Anniston Country Club, Highland Avenue.
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.
Senior adult aqua aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Abby Fleetwood at 256-782-5523 for more information.
Senior therapeutic yoga class, 8-9 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Abby Fleetwood at 256-782-5523 for more information.
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 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.
Lost Cord Support Group, for laryngectomees and their families, (last Wednesday of each month), 10 a.m., Tyler Center, Joanie Russ, director, 256-235-5155.
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.
Board of Directors of the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission, 11 a.m., Anniston City Meeting Center, 1615 Noble St., 256-237-6741.
Miscellaneous:
Personnel policies seminar: Best Practices in Progressive Disciplinary Action, 1-4 p.m., Anniston City Meeting Center, 1615 Noble St., sponsored by Jacksonville State University’s Office of Continuing Education and East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission, call 256-782-5918 to register or for more information.
Bridge Club, 11 a.m., Lenlock Center No. 5, 5818 McClellan Blvd., 256-225-0003.
The original farmers market, 6 a.m.-until sold out, behind the Calhoun County Administration Building.
Senior adult aqua aerobics class, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, call Abby Fleetwood at 256-782-5523 for more information.
Senior floor fitness class, 8-9 a.m., Jacksonville State University, Pete Mathews Coliseum, dance studio, call Abby Fleetwood at 256-782-5523 for more information.
