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Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011
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, 2:30-4 p.m., Tyler Center, The Nook on main floor, 256-831-7165.
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., Debra Parsley, 256-835-2554.
Alcoholics Anonymous Piedmont Group, noon-1 p.m., 801 Hughes St.
Miscellaneous:
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 http://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:
Free one-on-one counseling for prospective and existing small business owners, 1-4 p.m., Calhoun Chamber of Commerce, offered by the Jacksonville State University Small Business Development Center, the SBA, and the Chamber, call 256-782-5271 for an appointment.
Calhoun Area MPO, 10 a.m., East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission, 1130 Quintard Ave., third floor conference room, 256-237-6741.
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.
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.
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, Nov. 18, 2011
Meetings:
East Alabama Shrine Club, Thanksgiving dinner, 6 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m., 1713 Noble St.
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, Nov. 19, 2011
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.
Alabama State University Alumni Association, 10 a.m., Wiggins Center, all members please be present.
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 http://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, Nov. 20, 2011
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, Nov. 21, 2011
Meetings:
RMC board, 5 p.m., 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.
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, Nov.22, 2011
Support Groups:
AA meeting, noon and 7 p.m., 1411 Gurnee Ave., enter through rear of building, 256-237-6196.
Steel Magnolias, Breast Cancer Inc., for patients in treatment, recovery and their significant others, 5 p.m., Physicians Building, suite 406, 901 Leighton Ave., fourth floor, 256-231-8827 or visit www.steelmagnoliasinc.org.
Men of Steel Support Group, for those supporting Breast Cancer patients, 5 p.m., RMC Cancer Resource Center.
RMC Stroke Support Group: A support group for stroke patients in treatment or recovery and caregivers, 1 p.m., Cancer Resource Center, room 406, Physicians Center, 256-235-5146.
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.
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 402, 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:
Marine Corps League Chaffin Detachment, Calhoun County, 7 p.m., Calhoun County Civil Defense Building, call 256-310-6481 or 256-892-1767 to join or for more information.
Eastaboga Masonic Lodge No. 155, 7 p.m., Lodge building in Eastaboga, 256-835-7576.
Anniston Runners Club, 5:30 p.m., at Anniston YMCA, W. 14th Street. Call 256-310-0830, e-mail ddunn@annistonstar.com or visit http://www.annistonrunners.com.
The Anniston Rotary Club, noon, Anniston Country Club, Highland Avenue.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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, Nov. 23, 2011
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.
Miscellaneous:
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.
