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• February 2011 • Senior News • Macon

by LISA M. PETSCHE

Falls are the primary cause ofinjury and hospitalization for olderadults, and half of those injured donot regain their former level of inde-

pendence. Evenmore sobering, fallsare the seventhleading cause ofdeath in peopleaged 65-plus.

The majority offalls by seniors take place at homewhile they are carrying out everydayactivities. Most often they occur inthe bathroom, bedroom or a stair-well.

Health and age-related changesthat contribute to falls include arthri-tis, decreased sensation in the feet(known as peripheral neuropathy),loss of strength, visual impairment,balance problems and the use of cer-tain medications.

The other major cause of falls ishazardous conditions in the homeenvironment. Fortunately, there arenumerous ways to reduce these haz-ards for yourself or a loved one.Many of them involve little or nocost.

In the kitchen• Keep regularly used pots, dishes,

staple foods and other supplies with-in easy reach. Ensure the heaviestitems are stored in the lower cup-boards.

• If you must reach high places,get a step stool that has a highhandrail and rubber tips. Never use achair.

In the bedroom• Situate a lamp within easy reach

of your bed. Also keep a flashlighton hand in case there is a power fail-ure (don’t forget to regularly replacethe batteries).

• Keep a phone at your bedside. Ifyour bedroom does not have a phonejack, get a cordless phone and keepthe receiver with you at night. (Don’tforget to place it back on the base inthe morning, so it can recharge dur-ing the day.)

• Ensure there is a clear path fromyour bed to the bathroom.

In the bathroom• Have grab bars installed by the

toilet and in the bathtub or showerarea. Ensure they are placed in theproper location and well anchored tothe wall.

• Use a rubber mat (the kind with

suction cups) in the tub or shower,and a not-skid bath mat on the floor.

• Get a bathtub seat or showerchair.

• Obtain a raised toilet seat if youhave trouble getting on and off thetoilet.

• Get a hand-held showerhead soyou can shower sitting down.

In stairwells• Steps should be in good repair

and have a non-skid surface.• Have solid handrails installed on

both sides of stairways – ideallythese should project past the top andbottom steps.

• Keep steps free of clutter.• Ensure stairwells are well lit. (If

necessary, get battery-powered domelights that easily attach to the wall.)

General tips• Wear slippers or shoes that fit

snugly, offer good support and havea non-skid sole (avoid a sticky solelike crepe, though).

• Ensure throw rugs and scattermats have a non-skid backing. Betteryet, remove them, since they are oneof the most common causes of falls.

• Keep walkways clear of electri-cal and telephone cords.

• Avoid clutter in rooms and hall-ways.

• Post emergency numbers by thetelephone for easy access. If vision isa problem, get a phone with a large,lighted keypad.

• Sign on with a personal emer-gency response service, whereby you

wear a lightweight, waterproof pen-dant or bracelet that has a button topress if you run into a crisis andneed help. (Studies have found thatgetting help quickly after a fallreduces the risk of hospitalizationand death.)

• Use night-lights in the bedroom,hallway and bathroom. Get the kindthat have a built-in sensor that auto-matically turns the light on in dimconditions, Also consider getting oneor more plug-in, rechargeable flash-lights that automatically come onwhen the power goes out.

• Spend some time browsing inmedical supply stores or perusingtheir catalogs to discover the manyitems available – for example,reachers and electric-lift armchairs –that can increase household safetyand make everyday activities easier.

• Consider a cane or walker if bal-ance is an ongoing problem. Makesure you are fitted with the appropri-ate type of aid and receive instruc-tion on proper usage.

• Arrange for a home assessmentby an occupational therapist if youwould like more information aboutidentifying potential safety hazardsand successfully addressing them.The therapist may point out areas ofrisk and make recommendations thatwould not have occurred to you oryour family.

*********Lisa M. Petsche is a medical

social worker and a freelance writerspecializing in boomer and seniorissues.

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The Heart of GeorgiaDevelopmental DisabilitiesMinistries is happy to report that it’sfirst home, located on Hatcher Roadin Warner Robins, is almost finished.Hundreds of people have become apart of the DDM ministry as volun-teers and contributors. An openhouse “celebration” date is yet to bescheduled.

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The DDM currently meets the2nd and 4th Monday of each monthat 6:30 p.m. at the DDM located at238 Hatcher Road (off LeverettRoad). You are invited to attend.

New DDM brochures are alsoavailable; and, if you would like forsomeone to speak to your group toshare information concerning thisministry, please call Judy Youmansat 478-396-1773 or Hulda Cook at478-953-2992.

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by CLAIRE HOUSER DODD

Be careful of your thoughts; theymay become words at any moment.

Ira Gassen

How about all that coldweather, plus snow and ice! Numberone, we love it. Number two, we’renot about to say anything about usbeing cold after all our loud andelongated exasperations over theheat of the summer of 2010. Let usmention the beauty. Our backyardand patio were lovely in their blanketof white with nothing showingthrough the glistening coverage.

We thought to interview some-one on their take of the happenings.And who do you think sat right infront of us strapped in his highchair? Yep! Grand Matthew, age 2.The perfect victim. “So,” we say,“Matthew, what did you think of allthat snow and ice yesterday?” Withknowing look and head bobbing upand down, he said, “Cold!” Out ofthe mouths of babes. Short, sweet,accurate and to the point!

You may remember last yearduring our snow time BeckyReddick came over to take a pictureof our house and fell going down thefront steps after an aborted attemptto get us to the door. Where werewe? All cozy in the theatre roomwatching a movie. What is one SUP-POSED to be doing on a cold snowyday? Anyway, after much medicine,bed rest and many trips to the doctorBecky was up and running again.So... we called to tell her it was “pic-ture taking time again!” We KNOWyou won’t believe it, but shedeclined the offer. She’s really agood sport, came over a few dayslater to a party and served punch forus looking prettier than ever.

We talk a lot about the musicaland theatrical talent so rich inMiddle Georgia but let us not over-look the art. The Middle Georgia ArtAssociation had a show, “Wishingfor Spring,” on Ingleside last month.The prize winners were: First –Phyllis Miller, “Star Gazer Lily;”Second – Carol Williams, “GrandOpening;” Third – Betty LouGroover, “Spring Garland.” Thisshow is open until February 11th at2330 Ingleside Ave in Macon – andit’s free to the public!

The Macon Symphony Orchestrapresents “For Pipe and Glory” at7:30p.m. on February 5th at PorterAuditorium, Wesleyan College, withguest soloist Robert McCormick(grandson of Charlie and Mary JeanYates). He is now music director andorganist at St. Paul’s Parish inWashington, D.C. Before that he wasat The Church of St. Mary the Virginin New York City. This is certainlyone concert not to miss as Robert isone of the most outstanding up-and-coming organists in the country and

John McLaughlin Williams is one ofthe three conductors vying for theopportunity to direct the MaconSymphony Orchestra.

By the way, did you get to seeCarmen Deedy at Wesleyan inJanuary? She is a Cuban refugeewho came to Georgia in 1964, writeslovely children’s books and read forthem and their parents on aWednesday and then spoke Thursdayin the auditorium as a CarnesLecture Feature. You’ll probablyremember the title of her 2008 book,“Martina the Beautiful Cockroach.”You’ll probably remember the titlewhether you read it or not. Sheearned many prestigious awards,including “Best Children’s Book ofthe Year.” Her latest, “14 Cows forAmerica,” is based on a gift from aMaasii village in Kenya toAmericans after 9/11. It has alsobeen highly acclaimed. It was a fas-cinating program.

Oh you won’t want to missCeltic Women: “Songs from theHeart,” their six piece band and theAontas Choir on February 12th at theCity Auditorium. We’ve only seenthem on television but found themfabulous. If you miss the Macon per-formance, you may catch them onFebruary 21st at the Johnny MercerTheatre in Savannah 800-351-7469,or back up this way at The FabulousFox on February 23rd and 24th, 600Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, 770-916-2800.

The Atlanta Blues Festival is onewe never missed while living upthere. It is a fun festival at theAtlanta Civic Center, 395 PiedmontAve., on February 11th at 8pm, 404-523-6275. Lots of times the playersspill over into Piedmont Park onSaturday. That is really a hoot.

We know a lot of you follow

John Mellencamp and will be glad tohear that he’ll be playing The Fox onFebruary 27th at 6:30pm. Call 404-881-2100 for tickets.

Some people just love a roadtrip. How about one to Dahlonega(them thar hills) and taking in aWine and Chocolate Celebrationfrom February 5-20 at the ThreeSisters Vineyards and Winery, 439Vineyard Way, Dahlonega; 706-865-9463. While you’re up there youmay as well go by the Smith Houseand get your fill of fried chicken andall those other good groceries. Eatsome extra fried okra for us if youdon’t mind. Thanks.

February is the time for theAmerican Camellia Society’s AnnualWinter Meeting. We’re so glad tohave it here in Fort Valley at MasseeLane, this year. Get off I-75 at Byronand head west on Hwy 49 to FortValley and right on through forapproximately 5 miles until you seethe Massee Lane sign, turn left andafter an eye blink take a right intothe gardens.

February is Camellia month atMassee Lane. First Saturday is openand free to the public, secondSaturday, 10am-12pm a paintingclass by Shirley Rainwater for$35/person. Everything is furnished– even the canvas – for you to takehome your own rendition of a real

Camellia. Fourth Saturday: theMiddle Georgia Camellia Societypresents their flower show where600 or more blooms will be on dis-play in the gallery – free to the pub-lic.

The American Camellia Societyconvention is also held on that sameweekend.

The first Saturday in MarchMassee Lane will present its hugefashion show and luncheon. Come at11am, shop, show at 11:30 am andlunch at 12:15 pm. Nowells shop inThomaston, GA will present thefashion show replete with jewelry,hats, suits, beach attire and so forth.Show and luncheon are $25.

Dr. Larry Rivers and Fort ValleyState University are proud toannounce that Martin Luther KingIII, the eldest son and oldest livingchild of civil rights leaders MartinLuther King, Jr. and Coretta ScottKing will be the keynote speaker forthe University’s 24th Annual BlackHistory Month ScholarshipLuncheon. This year’s goal is toraise at least $200,000 for scholar-ships. For more information, contactthe FVSU Foundation Office at 478-825-6474.

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by FAYE JONES

Isn’t it wonderful? What? Youask? We have another whole year totrash our New Year’s resolutions. Ofcourse, I have the edge; I didn’t makeany so now I don’t have to feel guiltyall the time.

I can’t believe another year haspassed and all of us are on the thresh-old of getting old. I had a birthday inJanuary and I shall not admit to anoth-er one. The big 80 brought on theblues but also a bunch of laughs dur-ing my birthday dinner. It is a mindblower to sit back and remember all ofthose “good ‘ole days” when we didn’thave in-door bathrooms which was nota whole lot of fun, but then again wedidn’t have electric lights and onecould hardly carry a lighted kerosenelamp to and fro to the out-house. Yessireeeee, those were the good old days.Looking back with best friend Helen(Sister), is as close to being happy astwo old ladies can get. We haveenough memories to fill several books,some of which would surely have beenwritten by our dear mates, myHandsome Husband Doyle andSister’s husband Harold. Just last nightshe and I were laughing our heads offon the phone as we remembered someof the things we have done and thingswe still plan to do.

Even though she grunts from time

to time with arthritis and I am wheelchair bound, there is still a world ofthings we want to do. In the meantimewe get good laughs about things weswore we would never do again – buthave done them anyway. One case inparticular is animals. “No indeed,” wesaid after we lost our husbands. We’renever going to have an animal aroundeither house. We want nothing else tofeed and take care of. Those wisewords being said – she now has thefunniest dog on the planet and I livewith four huge cats and one tiny kitty.How it all happened is a long, longstory. Her dog came from a fosterhome in Atlanta; my cats belong to mydaughter Susan.

A few days ago, Sister made her-self a nice bologna sandwich with aglass of tea. She settled down in herchair so she could eat and watch TV.She reached over to get her glass froma side table and inadvertently held thehand that held the sandwich too closeto the floor. Dog was quick to seizethe opportunity to get a free lunch. Hegrabbed her sandwich and ran like thewind all over her newly decoratedhouse with mustard running up hisnose and all over his face. Sister saidthey ran all over the house before shecould pin him down but he hadalready had a goodly portion of thesandwich.

The second sandwich she madewas held with great care but Dog was

right there sitting back on his haunch-es waiting for another bite. If onething fails – try another.

I spend a lot of time reclining onmy bed since I cannot walk. I have alot of company – feline company, thatis. They know not to jump on my legsbut once in a while one of them willjump over me just testing the water. Ikeep my back-scratcher handy forthose moments. I wouldn’t hit one foranything but they don’t know that.They come and go in my bed like itbelongs to them.

My favorite cat is “Fat Boy.” Hewaddles in at about 20 pounds, isblack and white with a half and halfface. Fat Boy came from the streets inEatonton and was once wild. Now hejust likes to eat and be petted at hisconvenience. He snores in his sleepand finds his best place at the bottomof the bed underneath the covers, cud-dled up to my feet. His fat is so softand warm. I wonder if he thinks thesame about me.

You know, even if it is just with akitty, we can turn little every day hap-penings into sweet memories. Let’sall try a little harder to turn the lemonslife gives us into lemonade. It’s likewalking on sunshine.©1/27/11

*********Faye Jones is a syndicated writer

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by Dr. Bill BaggettMinister to SeniorsDunwoody Baptist Church

As we begin 2011 instead ofmaking New Year’s resolutions inwhich you may or may not be success-ful, I recommend you resolve to behappier. It is one we can all strive tokeep! Happiness is contagious and ourworld needs more of it. I would like toshare an article I particularly enjoyedthat was posted by Dr. Mercola onMarch 27 on msnb.com.

Things That Can MakeYou Happier

1. Be Grateful – People who weasked to write letters of gratitude topeople who had helped them in someway reported a lasting increase in hap-piness – over weeks and even months –after implementing the habit. Evenwhen people wrote letters but neverdelivered them to the addresses, theyreported feeling better afterwards.

2. Be Optimistic – People wereasked to visualize an ideal future anddescribe the image in a journal entry.After doing this for a few weeks, thesepeople too reported increased feelingsof well-being.

3. Count Your Blessings – Peoplewho practice writing down three goodthings that have happened to themevery week show significant boosts inhappiness. The act of focusing on thepositive helps people remember reasonsto be glad.

4. Use Your Strengths – Anotherstudy asked people to identify their

greatest strengths, and then to try to usethese strengths in new ways. This habit,too, seems to heighten happiness.

5. Commit Acts Of Kindness – Itturns out helping others also helps our-selves. People who donate time ormoney to charity, or who altruisticallyassist people in need, report improve-ments in their own happiness.

Happiness makes us healthierPhysically, Mentally, and Spiritually. Inthe book of 1 Peter, Chapter 4, verses8-11, the Apostle reminds us, “Aboveall, love each other deeply, because

love covers over a multitude of sins.Offer hospitality to one another withoutgrumbling. Each one should use what-ever gift he/she has received to serveothers, faithfully administering God’sgrace in its various forms.”

Trust that God will grace your lifein a special way this year as youresolve to be happy.

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Dr. Baggett can be reached atDunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mt.Vernon Road, Atlanta, GA 30338;phone 770-280-1200.

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Be Happy!

Submitted byGeorge Thompson, Chairman,Burn Prevention For ChildrenWeek, Al Sihah Shrine Center

On February 5. 2011,10:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Al Sihah Shrine Center,222 Mecca Drive, Macon, Georgia inconjunction with the Macon FireDepartment will provide an event at theAl Sihah Shrine Park commemoratingInternational Burn Prevention ForChildren Week, February 6-12, 2011.This event will feature emergencyequipment and personnel from theMacon/Bibb and surrounding county firedepartments. Also featured will be"Smokey the Bear" from the U.S.Forrest Service, DNR and their childrengames, Georgia State FireCommissioner's walk-through traileremphasizing burn prevention for trailer

and other agency exhibits.Al Sihah Shrine Clowns, Classic

Cars, Hillbilly Cars, small car "ScatCats:, Legion of Honor veterans, andother Units. Presentations and handoutswill be provided on burn prevention forchildren as well as the benefits providedfor the treatment of children at Shriner'sHospitals at no costs to families, parentsor guardians. A free lunch will be pro-vided.

The recent house fire inHawkinsville that caused severe burns totwo of our Central Georgia children hasreally emphasized a need for this educa-tional program. These two children arecurrently receiving the very best burntreatment provided anywhere in theWorld at our Shriner's Cincinnati BurnHospital.

Other events will be conducted dur-ing the week providing educationalmaterial to Central Georgia families.

International Shrine Burn Prevention Week


Editor’s Note: If you have written a“well-worked” poem which you wouldlike considered for publication, pleaseforward it to: Senior News, P. O. Box8389, Warner Robins, GA 31095-8389.Please include your name and address onyour poem. We will publish selectedpoems (or excerpts) as space permits.

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Prayer For Guidanceby Margaret Hewitt

Lord, as I grow older and a different path must take;

Give me strength and wisdom in decisions I must make.

Keep me joyful, caring, serving, helpful to my fellowman;

Help me seek Your will and guidanceand to do the best I can.

Always loving, looking upward daily as I run the race;

Then one day I’ll join my loved ones, see my Savior, face to face.

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The Computer Is Now My Friendby Fred Holland, Sr.

I use to be intimidated by computers and the associated technology;

But with the urging of my children, Ihave changed my ideology.

Taking a few classes... and trial and error;

Has eliminated my once perceived terror.

The complexity is not at all like I first predicted;

And now I’m on the verge of being addicted.

My computer is my link to the world since my pension and advanced age limit my travel;

I’ve found that many a question the computer can unravel.

I Google this and Yahoo that;I can even do an Online Chat.

I keep in contact with family and friends who are far away;

And wow, There are so many games

you can play!You have to be careful, ‘cause the

computer can consume your day,

I do my banking and shop online;The computer can save you so much

time.

Now my children are urging me to join Facebook, My Space and other social networks that arepopular.

But I told them that’s going a little too doggone far;

I’m not ready yet to raise the bar.*********

A Prayer For Your Lifeby Mrs. Renee Kozlicki

I pray the eyes of your heart be enlightened,

So that you may know the hope of His call.

I pray His incredible love be so realThat you’re willing to give Him your

all.

I pray the surpassing greatness of His power

Toward the believer you come to know.

I pray the wisdom He constantlyprovides

Is with you wherever you go.

I pray the Lord of Peace, Himself,Continually grant to you peace;So whatever circumstance you find

yourself in,The completeness of His peace does

not cease.

I pray your spirit and soul and bodyBe preserved complete without

blame;That many acts be accomplished by

youTo the glory of His name.

I pray when this earthly life is over,And you stand before the Son,He’ll gently gather you in His arms,Delighted with all you have done.

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Love Has No Eyesby Esther Thomas

Love has no eyes,Love is often disguised.Love feels no pain,Love should never be in vain.

What’s love to you?Caring for many or caring for a

few?Search your heart and you will know,Love is never for show.

Love is a bright as the morning sun,Love started long before you were

borne.Love turns your frowns into smiles,Love makes your living worthwhile.

Love is never tied in a knot,Love keeps on ticking just like a

clock.Love is the twinkle in a star,Love is like the light of a June bug in

a jar.

Love takes you through this life’s journey on earth,

Love restores you for your rebirth.Love teaches kindness and truth.Love laminates the spirit of Jesus

Christ in you.

Love creates peace in the time of war,

Love reaches near, wide and far.Love never sleeps,Love is always visible and deep.

Love has no eyes!*********

Light My Lifeby Vera King

Friendships after fifty-fiveIt’s true they keep you more alive

By then you’ve had your ups and downs

Usually you’ve “made the rounds”

Your expectations have diminishedYou feel you’re heading for the

finish

Not true I tell you for a factYou find the things your life has

lacked

The pleasure of a shared contentAn unexpected compliment

Or maybe some forgotten aimYou can pursue and now reclaim

So readjust your status quoThere’s so much more to get to know

Family’s fine I must admitBut friendships keep the candle lit.

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by CLAIRE HOUSER DODD

Celeste Richard of MasseeLane Gardens is proud to announcethe annual winter meeting of theAmerican Camellia Society of whichshe is Executive Director. ThisConvention is taking place at theirhome base in Fort Valley.Approximately 5 miles south of FortValley on Highway 49 you will seethe Massee Lane Gardens sign, turnleft and within the blink of an eyeyou turn right into the gardens.

Those registered for theAmerican Camellia SocietyConvention will be royally enter-tained the last weekend of February,beginning February 24th. Peoplefrom all over America, England,France, Hawaii, and who knowswhere else, will be coming to themeetings and shows, some of whichwill be free and open to the public.

Starting at 8:00 a.m. the 24th,members will register at the RamadaPlaza Lobby in Macon and may joinan optional $25.00 tour at 9 a.m.They will tour the County LineNursery in Byron, then on to theJohnny Walker Farm Tour in FortValley. Lunch will be provided atMassee Lane Gardens and afterward,a tour of Clare Dodd’s SeedlingGarden next to her beautiful oldhomestead in Marshallville. Next onthe agenda is a trip to the Museumof Aviation on Highway 247 atRussell Parkway in Warner Robins,Georgia. From 5-8pm enjoy theWelcome Reception Dinner andAwards Banquet and get dropped offat Ramada Plaza around 8:30 p.m.

Friday the 25th, from 8-10 a.m.,we will be at the State Director’sMeeting and the Strategic PlanningMeeting. From 10 until Noon, TheEndowment Steering CommitteeMeeting and from Noon – 1:30 p.m.the American Camellia Society Trust

will meet and hopefully serve lunch.At 2:00 p.m. the ASC Board ofDirectors will meet and then theMembership Committee will con-vene at 5 p.m.

Also on Friday, at 5:30 p.m., thePresident, Matt Hunter, fromWilmington, NC will host a recep-tion at the home of Robert Hardin at927 Nottingham Drive in Macon.Driving directions will be available.The home used to belong to Dr.W.G. Lee who was quite the camel-lia enthusiast and planted his yardwith many varieties.

By the way, those spouses notinterested in going to meetings mayjoin Maryel Battin at 11:00 a.m. fora one-hour walking tour of townstarting at New Town, 479 CherryStreet in Macon. Donations of $5.00requested.

Early Saturday, the 26th from 7-10:30 a.m., the Camellia ShowBloom Entry will begin at MasseeLane Gardens with judging from10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., after which thegallery is open to the public. Over

600 blooms will be on display! It isan unbelievable presentation ofbeauty.

Simultaneously from 11a.m.-2p.m., Vince Dooley will sign hisbook, “Vince Dooley’s Garden. TheHorticultural Journey of a FootballCoach.” with artwork by therenowned Macon Artist StevePenley.

Lunch will be served at theGardens from 1 p.m.-2 p.m., afterwhich the Educational Session in theAuditorium will be presented by Dr.Ruter: Camellia Oil, Miles Beach:GGAPA.

Jennifer Trehane from the city ofWimborne, in Dorset Province in theUK, will be signing her book,“Camellias The Gardener’sEncyclopedia,” another beautifulbook with outstanding artwork. Thesigning will be going on most of theday and a great crowd is expected toattend.

From 6:30 p.m. until... will bethe American Camellia SocietyReception and Banquet Dinner at theRamada Plaza. Awards will be pre-sented and the keynote speaker willbe Carl Wheeler of Wheeler’sNursery in Macon.

Closing the ACS Annual WinterConvention, Massee Lane Gardenswill have their beautiful CamelliaShow open to the public 1-4:30 p.m.on Sunday the 27th.

What a lovely weekend, and oneyou may enjoy. Massee LaneGardens is a gorgeous wonderland offlowers, gardens, plus the AbendrothJapanese Garden, and the outstand-ing and world famous BoehmCollection in the Annabelle LundyFetterman Building Museum and theStevens-Taylor Gallery. This hasoften been called our best keptsecret, but now that the word is out,just follow our directions, come andenjoy!

Call 1-877-422-6355 or 478-967-2358 or Fax 478-967-2083 formore information and to make reser-vations. Remember Camellia Daysextend from September throughMarch.


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Flint Energies joins Robins Federal Credit Unionto offer Energy Efficiency Loans at 4.99% rateSpecial to Senior News

Flint Energies has joinedwith Robins Federal Credit Union tooffer a 4.99% APR interest rate onenergy efficiency loans to their jointmembers. The reduced rate loan canbe used to pay for floor/wall/atticinsulation, heating and coolingequipment that is Energy Star® qual-ified, Energy Star® windows anddoors, envelope sealing, duct sealing,duct insulation, the new GEGeoSpring heat pump water heatersand other Energy Star® Applianceslike dishwashers, clothes washersand refrigerators.

The loan is available to residen-tial homeowners who qualify.

“Flint Energies and RobinsFederal Credit Union have partneredto offer you a fast and economicalway to finance energy efficient homeimprovements,” said Lorie Hamby,the program manager. “Flint con-firms the Smart Select choices to bemade in the home and RobinsFederal makes and services theloan.”

“Members of Flint can start theirenergy efficiency loan by callingFlint at 478-218-5536 to schedule

their free home energy audit,” saidHamby. “The member will thenselect the home improvements andget a contractor quote for theupgrades.”

Next, the member will completea simple Robins Federal loan appli-cation and submit it to RobinsFederal. “The Flint member does nothave to be a current member ofRobins Federal,” said Hamby. “Theywill be happy to begin your RobinsFederal membership with the appli-cation.” Robins Federal expects toprocess the loan applications within48 hours of receipt.

“Once the loan is approved andthe home improvements have beencompleted, Flint Energies willinspect the work,” added Hamby.”The member will sign the loan docu-ments at a Robins Federal office andthe check will be made payable tothe member and the contractor.”

Generally, the loan terms will befor a 4.99% APR interest loanbetween $1000 and $7500 made forfive years or less. Members shouldspeak to a Robins Federal memberservice representative for all avail-able term options and see the loandisclosure for complete loan terms.

“Terms and conditions apply and

all loans are subject to creditapproval and membership eligibilityby Robins Federal Credit Union,”Hamby said.

“The interest rate buy-down pro-gram is made available through the

Energy Efficiency and ConservationBlock Grant Program and GeorgiaEnvironmental Finance Authority inconjunction with the AmericanRecovery and reinvestment Act of2009,” said Hamby.

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we should be like a con-ductor on a train. Whenever anaccident occurs the conductorgets off the train to investigatewhat happened. He/she collectsall the necessary evidence toreport to his/her immediate super-visor. After gathering the evi-dence and taking a few preciousminutes to recompose, the con-ductor gets aboard the train again.

Whenever we are confrontedwith various obstacles in life(financial stress, serious illness,death of a loved one, unemploy-ment, etc.) we, too, mustcollect/take the evidence (earthly

problems) to our boss... theCreator. After coming to sensi-ble/logical conclusions concern-ing our hurt emotions, and oftenmalice thoughts against thosewho have sinned against us, wemust dust ourselves off, andbecome productive, again. Nomatter how rough or severe thestorm, whether it be a tornado,earthquake, or hurricane, hangon! Life goes on! For we are justlike a conductor on a train; noneof us have reached our final des-tination.

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High technology for lowvision patients allows manyto drive again!

Atlanta, Georgia –

Ever looked through apair of field glasses or binoc-ulars? Things look bigger andcloser and much easier to see.

Georgia optometrist Dr.Brian Saunders is usingminiaturized telescopes tohelp people who have lostvision from macular degener-ation or other eye conditions.Dr. Saunders is one of only afew doctors who prescribebioptic telescopes to helpthose who have lost visiondue to macular degeneration,diabetic retinopathy, and otherdebilitating eye diseases.

Here are some storiesfrom Dr. Saunders’ LowVision patients:

Randall Day of NorthGeorgia writes, “I am writingthis letter to thank you forchanging my everyday livingwith the bioptic glasses. It hasgreatly changed my outdooractivities, as well as the thingsI do in the house – like see-ing TV, the computer, andreading books. This letter canin no way explain the changesin my everyday living and nowords could ever express mygratitude. I truly thank you.”

“I wish to thank you forthe telescopic lenses you fit-ted for me. The game plan ofreading the Wall StreetJournal and watching FOXNEWS at the same time isworking perfectly. Thank youfor a good job.” J. W.Buckley.

Many states now allow theuse of telescopic glasses tohelp meet the vision require-ments for driving.

“After being diagnosedwith macular degeneration...This vision loss caused me tobe unable to drive unless con-ditions were perfect. Sinceobtaining my bioptic telescop-ic glasses from you, I am nowable to drive with confidenceand security. I have gainedback much of the independ-ence I had lost thanks to youand your staff.” H. H. Paul ofAtlanta.

“Telescopic glasses can

cost over $2,000 says Dr.Saunders. Low vision devicesare not always expensive.Some reading glasses cost aslittle as $475 and some mag-nifiers under $100. Every caseis different because peoplehave different levels of visionand different desires.

For more information,contact Dr. Brian Saunders at1-877-948-7784, 770-948-7784 or visit our website atwww.IALVS.com.

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During this tax season,over 700 IRS-certified volun-teers will be assisting Georgiansin preparing their 2010 taxreturns through AARP's Tax-Aide program. The service isoffered at many libraries andsenior centers around the state.

Tax-Aide is the nation’slargest free, volunteer-run taxcounseling and preparation serv-ice. Assistance is provided tolimited and moderate incometaxpayers with special attentionto those age 60 and older. It isnot necessary to be a member ofAARP to take advantage of this

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selors are trained to address sit-uations that apply to seniors,such as taxable and non-taxablepensions, Social Securityincome, estimated tax payments,and many other issues whichcan be confusing and difficult.This program reduces errors thatoften come about as taxpayersattempt to deal with perplexingtax matters. Taxpayers who havemore complex returns will beadvised to seek paid tax assis-tance.

Completed returns are elec-tronically filed for the taxpayerat no cost. E-filing assures muchquicker processing and greatly

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many hours each year perform-ing this valuable service. Mostof the men and women returnyear after year, ensuring anexperienced core of certifiedvolunteers. Last year, Tax-Aidevolunteers assisted more than60,000 Georgians with their taxreturns and 2.6 million nation-wide.

Taxpayers can find out ifthey qualify for this service byvisiting one of the sites. Tolocate the nearest Tax-Aide site,taxpayers can call the toll-freenumber, 1-888-AARP-NOW (1-888-227-7669) or visit the web-site www.aarp.org/taxaide.

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We may be a hair late withour salutation, but Happy New Year!We hope all is well with all you dearreaders.

If my guess is correct, I’ll betchawe have a lot of good cooks whodon’t want to see a kitchen for thenext six months. Cooking is not easyon an everyday basis; it is a doublewhammy during the holidays. Andwe’re not through yet. We haveValentine’s Day, Easter and July 4th.We are so lucky.

If you need a little help, read onand let’s have fun putting smiles onthe faces of our family members.

Read on.

BEEFSTEAK TOMATO ANDBERMUDA ONION SALAD4 large beefsteak tomatoes (or

other large tomatoes) 2 medium Bermuda onions 1 head butter lettuce (may

substitute mixed baby greens) Mustard basil vinaigrette dressing

(recipe follows) Slice tomatoes into 1/2-inch

slices. Peel and slice onions intoabout 1/4-inch slices. Separate let-

tuce leaves and wash thoroughly. Patdry on paper towels. Place 2 lettuceleaves on a salad plate and top let-tuce with alternating slices of tomatoand onion. Evenly distribute thetomato and onion among four salads.Serve with Mustard Basil VinaigretteDressing.

MUSTARD BASILVINAIGRETTE DRESSING 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar1 whole egg 2 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped 1 cup olive oil

In a small mixing bowl, combineall ingredients except oil and mixwell. Slowly add oil in a steadystream while mixing to incorporate.Spoon over salad.

BAKED GROUPERWITH HERB BUTTERAND PARMESAN GRITS 4 6-ounce grouper fillets 8 ounces herb butter (recipe

follows) Salt and pepper to taste

Prepare herb butter. Preheat ovento 325 degrees. Grease a bakingsheet with about 1-ounce herb butter.

Wash grouper fillets in cold waterand pat dry with paper towels. Placefillets on prepared baking sheet.Lightly season each fillet with saltand pepper, then evenly brush topwith about 1 ounce herbed butter.Bake 20-25 minutes or until flesh isfirm to the touch. Remove fromoven. To serve, place a serving ofgrits in the center of a plate. Topgrits with 1 fillet, then top fillet withabout 1-ounce of herb butter.Garnish with parsley and a wedge offresh lemon.

PARMESAN GRITS2/3 white grits 1 1/2 cups water (or more) Salt to taste 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Boil grits in salted water untilsmooth, lower heat and cook about25 minutes. Add Parmesan cheesejust before serving. Sprinkle fish filetwith a bit of the cheese.

DEEP DISH APPLE PIE 4 large apples 3/4 cup sugar1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch Pinch salt 1 Tbsp butter, softened

Pastry for a 9-inch, 2 crust pie Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Core and peel apples. Cut each appleinto 16 slices. Finely chop applepeels in a food processor with a steelblade. Arrange sliced apples in a but-tered 2-quart baking dish. Combinesugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt,and apple peelings. Sprinkle withapples. Dot with butter and coverbaking dish. Bake for 20 minutesuntil apples are tender but not soft.Remove baking dish from oven andturn heat up to 425 degrees. Spoonapples into bottom crust of a 9-inchpie shell. Roll out to crust and coverapples, crimping edges and cuttingtwo small vent holes in top of pie toallow steam to escape. Return pie tooven and bake another 15-20 min-utes or until crust is brown. Servehot or cold, with or without icecream or whipped cream.

Enjoy!©1/25/11

EDITORS NOTE: If you have afavorite recipe, please share with us!

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Faye Jones is a syndicatedwriter and columnist and can bereached at [email protected].


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“CALENDAR NEWS” is providedFREE of charge to “true” not for profitorganizations. In order to provide for anorderly and timely processing ofrequests, we must receive your editorialmaterials by the 15th of the month priorto the preferred month of publication.Please mail your requests to: SeniorNews, P. O. Box 8389, Warner Robins,GA 31095-8389.

********************Coliseum Health SystemSupport Groups• Bosom Buddies: A support group forbreast cancer survivors. 1st Wed. eachmonth at noon, Coliseum MedicalCenters, Cancer Center, Bldg. C, Suite120. Free. Call 478-765-4805.• Bosom Buddies Too: A support groupfor breast cancer survivors. 2nd Thurs.each month at 6 p.m., Macon NorthsideHospital, 1st Floor Conference Room.Free. Call 478-765-4805.• Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia SupportGroup: First Sat. every month, 1-3 p.m.,Location varies. Call 478-475-4908.• G.L.A.D. (Good Living AroundDiabetes): 2nd Mon. every other monthat 5:30 p.m., Coliseum DiabetesManagement Center, Bldg. C, Suite 120.Free. Call 478-765-4338.• Surviving Together... Strive FromStroke Support Group: 3rd Thurs. eachmonth, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch isserved. Coliseum Medical Centers cafe-teria. Patients, families and caregivers

whose lives have been touched bystroke. Call 478-765-4413.• United Ostomy Association SupportGroup: 4th Sun. every month, 3 p.m.,Coliseum Medical Centers, PrivateDining Room. For people who have hadcolostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy sur-gery. Call 478-765-4185.• Helping Hands Grief Support Group:Meets every Mon. at 2:30 p.m.,Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. C,Suite 120. Call 478-464-1401 or 478-765-4805.• Middle GA MS Support Group: 3rdThurs. each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,Coliseum Northside Hospital, 1st floorconference room. 478-475-1818.• Bipolar Support Group: Meets everyThurs., 6-7:30 p.m., First FloorConference Room, Coliseum PsychiatricCenter, 478-741-1355• US TOO for Prostate Cancer Educationand Support: 3rd Mon., 6 p.m.,Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. C,Suite 120. 478-765-4805.• Survivors of Suicide Support Group:2nd Wed., 6-7 p.m., ColiseumPsychiatric Center, 340 Hospital Dr.478-741-1355.• Extending H.O.P.E. – LymphedemaSupport Group: 1st Wed., 1:30 p.m.,Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. C,Suite 120. 478-765-4805.• HOPE Network: 1st Thurs., 2 p.m.,Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. C,Suite 120. Support group for all cancersurvivors and their caregivers. 478-765-4805.

H2U ActivitiesFor information call 478-757-6092• Improving the Chemotherapy

Experience: Coliseum Medical Centers’Cancer Center, Bldg. C, Suite 120. 478-

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765-4805.• Joint Pre-Surgery Education Classes:3rd Wed. each month, Coliseum MedicalCenters, 1st Floor Classroom. 478-751-0189• Focus on Healing Classes (Lebed exer-cise): Advanced: Mon. & Thurs. 8 a.m.-9 a.m.; Beginner: Tues. & Thurs., 11a.m.-12 noon. Coliseum MedicalCenters, Bldg. D, Suite 230. $34 permonth. 478-765-4413 to register.• Perspectives: Mon., 12:30 p.m.; Tues.,9 a.m.; Fri., 7 p.m. Cox Cable channel15• Joint Classes at Coliseum NorthsideHospital: Offered weekly for Patientswho are going to have JointReplacement Surgery. ColiseumNorthside Hospital; 478-757-6092 toschedule.• A-Z Diabetes Self-Management: DayClasses: Last Thurs. of month withexception of Nov. & Dec., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Coliseum Diabetes Management Center,Bldg. C, Suite 120. 478-765-4338.• Look Good... Feel Better: A free pro-gram by the American Cancer Societydesigned to help women overcome theappearance-related side effects of cancertreatment. Coliseum Medical Center,Bldg. C, Suite 120. Registrationrequired. 478-765-4805 for dates.

********************Medical Center of Central Georgia –Partners In Health ClassesGolden OpportunitiesThe Wellness Center3797 Northside Drive, Macon 478-757-7817Heartworks389 First St. (Inside the MHC)478-633-9090Central Georgia Rehabilitation Hospital3351 Northside Drive478-201-6500

********************Houston Health EduCareDiabetes Type 2 Support: 1st Weds., 1p.m. & 2nd Thurs., 7 p.m., HoustonHealth Pavilion EduCare Center. 4thTues., 12 noon, Perry Hospital Cafeteria.

********************SeniorCareA service of Houston Healthcare pro-moting wellness of mind, body and spiritfor senior adults. All exercise partici-pants must acquire a signed Physician

Release Form from their personal doctor.

Perry SeniorCareCall 478-923-9771 for complete details.• Mon., Wed., and Fri., 10 a.m. at RozarPark. Includes an exercise class featur-ing strength and flexibility stretching.• Mon., 1-2 p.m., Line Dancing.• Wed. only, PVO Bingo immediatelyfollowing exercise.• 2nd Fri. of month, optional healthylunch ($5) and a guest speaker targetingsenior adults’ mental, spiritual, and/orphysical health is provided after exer-cise.

Warner Robins SeniorCare WaterAerobicsCall 478-923-9771 for complete details.• Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m., Cottages onLakeview. Outdoor pool exercise classgeared toward senior adults includingstrength and flexibility led by a certifiedinstructor from June-Sept.

Centerville SeniorCareCall 478-923-9771 for complete details.• Mon., Wed. & Fri., 8:30 a.m.,Centerville City Hall. Exercise classincluding strength and flexibility led bya certified instructor.• Once a Month. A mini-check will beprovided focusing on recommendedannual checks for senior adults.

TOPS Club, Inc.Weight loss support group. Call 478-923-9771 for complete details.• Perry Hospital Chapter: Wednesdays,5-6 p.m., Perry Hospital MedicalLibrary.• Houston Health Pavilion Chapter:Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Houston HealthPavilion EduCare Center.

********************Alzheimer’s Association, CentralGeorgia Regional Area Caregivers’Support GroupsCall 478-746-7050 for details.Bibb County• 2nd Tues., 3:30 p.m., Peyton AndersonBuilding, 277 MLK, Jr. Blvd., 1st FloorMeeting Space, 478-746-7050• 2nd Wed., 10 a.m., Carlyle Place, 5300Zebulon Road, Macon, Stafford SuitesActivity Room, 478-405-4500• 3rd Thurs., 6 p.m., Flint River MemoryCommunity, 250 Water Tower Ct.,Macon, 478-471-9433Houston County• 2nd Tues., 6 p.m., Summerhill Senior

Community, 500 Stanley Street, Perry,478-987-3251• 2nd Thurs., 10 a.m.,, AntebellumGrove Assisted Living, 1010 KathrynRyals Rd., Warner Robins, 478-953-0706• 4th Tues., 7 p.m., Houston HealthPavilion, 233 N. Houston Road, WarnerRobins, 478-923-2532Baldwin County• 4th Tues., 10 a.m., First BaptistChurch, Corner of Franklin & LibertyStreets, Milledgeville, Agape Room,478-453-1374Laurens County• 4th Tues., 4 p.m., Benton House, 212Fairview Park Dr., Dublin, 478-275-9888• 1st Mon., 3:30 p.m., Sheridan Place,504 Firetower Rd., Dublin, 478-279-0235Lamar County• 4th Tues., 6:30 p.m., First UnitedMethodist Church, 375 Thomaston St.,Barnesville, 770-358-4516Putnam County• 3rd Wed., 10 a.m., First BaptistChurch, 115 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton,706-485-3331Upson County• Last Fri., 3 p.m., ThomastonReflections, 302 S. Bethel St.,Thomaston, 706-647-1607Telephone Support Group• 1st & 3rd Tues., 7-8 p.m., “CareConnection” facilitated by anAlzheimer’s Assoc. staff member, 478-746-7050

********************Free Legal ServicesAvailable to Seniors

The Macon Office of Georgia LegalServices provides free legal services toseniors (60 and over) as resources allow.We interview clients in the followingcounties BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:Bibb, Baldwin, Crawford, Houston,Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam,Twiggs and Wilkinson.

Call the Macon Office at 478-751-6261 for an appointment.

********************Meals on Wheels ofMacon and Bibb County

Meals on Wheels of Macon andBibb County needs volunteers to helpdeliver meals to home-bound clients.Volunteers must have a valid Georgiadriver’s license and a positive attitude.If you can spare two hours a day oneday a week, then you may just be the

person needed. We especially need helpon Thursdays and Fridays. Meals ofWheels is a wonderful organizationwhich takes pride in everything it does.This program would not exist withoutvolunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering,please call Joyce Waller or BeverlyMcCard at 478-745-9140.

********************Macon-Bibb County Parks &Recreation Department Senior Center1283 Adams Street Macon, Georgia31201; Phone: 478-751-2790, 478- 751-9238; Daily activities 9:00-2:00• Senior Tax Assistance: Free confiden-tial income tax assistance for senior citi-zens. Call Larry at 478-751-2790 for anappointment.• Valentine Dance: Get dressed up andput on your dancing shoes. ValentineDance at Bloomfield Park, Monday,February 14, 2011, 6:00-8:30 pm.• Senior Citizen Choir: Mondays at10:00, Macon-Bibb Senior Center, 1283Adams St. Call Brenda for informationat 478-751-2790• Bowling: Fridays at Gold Cup BowlingCenter, 10:30 to 12:30, $2.50 per game,$3.50 shoe rental• Exercise: Monday, Wednesday &Thursday Evenings, 6:00 to 7:00 pm,Senior Center, 1283 Adams St. $40.00per month Instructor: Juanita “Poppi”James• Needle Craft: Our fiber craft room isopen daily for quilting, crocheting, knit-ting and sewing.

********************Warner Robins RecreationDepartment, Senior Citizens ServicesWellston Center• AARP: 4th Wednesday of each month.John Echols, President, 478-953-5060.• NARFE: 2nd Wednesday of eachmonth. Charles Farmer, President, 478-922-2453.• Ted Wright Senior Citizens SocialClub: 2nd and 4th Thursday of eachmonth. Betty Lou Lovain, President,478-922-7774. Joyce Hutcherson,Program Director, 478-929-6960. • Warner Robins Senior Citizens SocialClub: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of eachmonth. Van Adams, President, 478-923-2174. Joyce Hutcherson, ProgramDirector, 478-929-6960.• MGCAA Senior Center: Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30. Lunch (by

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Change Your Water......Change Your Life!

Learn the SECRET to a healthier, morevibrant body at any age! Learn what Dr.Hiromi Shinya, Oncologist and Developerof the Colonoscopy, shares with hispatients! Ask Dr. Dave Carpenter, one ofthe foremost authorities on the RightKind of Water to Drink, questions thatcan help you learn the secret to a healthierbody! Go to www.iLoveGoodWater.net.Or let me hear from you by sending yourname and address to: I LOVE GOODWATER, 5579 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.,Suite 403, Atlanta, GA 30338.

YOUR DONATIONS

When you donate yourclothing and household

items to Goodwill Industries, themerchandise will be processed by trainees and resoldat Goodwill stores to fund job training and placement

services for people with barriers to employment

YOUR TIMESpend an afternoon, or a few hours each week giving

back to the community. Make volunteeringa part of your family activities.

CALL: Mid GA: 478.957.9741

OR CSRA: 706.790.5350

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appointment only), transportation, tripsinformation and referral services. Formore information call Renea McFeeters,Manager, at 478-923-0229.• AARP Mature Driving Classes: Formore information call 478-929-6960.Senior Activity CenterFor information call 478-929-6960.

********************The Gospelaires QuartetOutreach Ministry

The Gospelaires Quartet is ready tosing at your Senior Meetings, Church,Reunions, Assisted Living Center orNursing Home, as well as specialBirthday Celebrations and ClubMeetings.

For additional information call 478-929-3816.

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The Macon Arts Alliance’sArts Art Gallery451 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.478-743-6940can Camellia Society.)

********************Macon Little Theatre4220 Forsyth Road, MaconReservations: 478-471-PLAY

********************Theatre Macon438 Cherry Street, Macon478-746-9485• Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling:Feb. 18-26

********************Warner Robins Little TheatreSouth Pleasant Hill Drive478-929-4579; www.wrlt.org

********************Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery2330 Ingleside Ave., Ingleside Village,

Macon. 478-744-9557; middlegeor-giaart.org. Tues.-Fri., Noon-5 p.m.; Sat.,Noon-3 p.m.

********************Divorce Recovery Group

First Baptist Church of Macon,located at 511 High Place, is offering aDivorce Recovery Group for those inter-ested. The meetings are held onWednesday evenings. Child care andchildren’s activities will be provided.

For additional information call thechurch office at 478-742-6485.

********************DivorceCare OfferedBy Central Baptist Church

Divorced? Separated? Find help atDivorceCare.

DivorceCare is a special weeklyseminar and support group for peoplewho are separated or divorced. Thegroup meets at Central Baptist Churchlocated at 1120 Lake Joy Road, WarnerRobins. Childcare is provided for babiesthrough 5th grade.

For additional information call 478-953-9319.

********************Bloomfield United Methodist Church5511 Bloomfield Rd., Macon478-397-6568.

**********************NAMI Central GeorgiaNational Alliance on Mental IllnessBarabra Long, Executive Director478-328-0508(Call for details on events)• Monthly support group for consumersand families: Last Mon. each month, 7p.m., New Hope, 100 Story Road,Warner Robins. Free. Refreshments.• SOS (Survivors of Suicide) SupportGroup: First Thurs. each month, 7-8p.m., Houston County Medical Center,Board Room next to the coffee kiosk,Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. For lovedones of those who have experienced sui-

cide. Free. ********************

Substance Abuse Help AvailableDid you know alcohol is the most-

used drug in the country and it’s thenumber one abused substance amongteens? Although most parents don’t real-ize it, they are the best prevention toolaround when it comes to underage drink-ing. Children do listen to their parents.Not only can you be a good role modelfor drinking behavior, you can have ameaningful, honest discussion with yourchildren about alcohol, its pitfalls andrisks. If you need more information orhelp, Hodac, Inc. is here to lend a hand.You can talk to trained professionals 24-hours a day, seven days a week by call-ing the Georgia Helpline at 800-338-6745. Making that call puts you on theroad to answers so why not call today.

********************Volunteers Needed

GeorgiaCares, Georgia’s StateHealth Insurance Assistance Program(SHIP), needs volunteers to assist sen-iors and persons with disabilities withMedicare problems, fraud, and abuse.Must be computer savvy. Rewarding

volunteer work. Call Butch Swinney,GeorgiaCares Coordinator for theMiddle Georgia RegionalCommission/Area Agency on Aging, at478-751-6489 or email: [email protected] for details.

********************Georgia Women of Achievement 20thAnniversary Annual InductionCeremonyThurs., March 10, 10:30 a.m.Registration, Wesleyan College, Macon.Induction Ceremony, 11 a.m.; Luncheon,12 noon, Anderson Dining Room,Wesleyan College, Tickets Available at$30. Keynote speaker: Former FirstLady Rosalynn Carter.2011 Inductees:• May duBignon Stiles Howard,Savannah; 1894-1983• Lillian Gordy Carter, Plains; 1898-1983• Mary Francis Hill Coley, Albany;1900-1966For additional information, table reser-vations, or sponsorships call 770-633-4202 or email [email protected] visit www.georgiawomen.org.

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Your Bio-Identical Hormone Specialist1550 Watson Blvd. • Warner Robins

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Warner Robins’ Oldest Independent Pharmacy

St. Paul Apartments & Village62 & Older and Disabled Persons Welcome

1330 Forsyth Street • Macon, GA 31201

Call 478-745-0829Rent Includes All Utilities • Beauty ShopLibrary • Optional Lunch 5 Days/Week

Bus for Groceries & Doctor AppointmentsRange of Planned Activities

Washer/Dryer On Each FloorSubsidized and market units.

• All utilities included in rent• Stove, refrigerator and drapes provided• Laundry Room• Emergency Cords/Paalsystem Necklaces

Vineville Christian TowersAn Apartment Home for Senior Citizens

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The world’s trusted source for non-medical companionship and homecare for the seniors.

• Companionship & Personal Care• Meal Preparation & Sitters• Housekeeping & Laundry• Errands & Appointments

Flint River Memory Care is a licensed memory carecommunity – specializing in care for loved ones withAlzheimer’s disease. Flint River provides a safe, secureenvironment and has activities tailored to the needs ofthose living with this disease. Flint River’s daily goal isto have each resident function independently at their ownlevel of ability while providing care and assistance whereneeded. The specialized Alzheimer’s training of theirstaff helps them achieve this goal.

They encourage you to come in and meet their staff andsee how their memory care programs enrich lives of theirresidents and give their loved ones peace of mind.

If you are caring for a loved one suffering fromAlzheimer’s disease, please call Flint River MemoryCare at (478) 471-9433 for more information or toschedule a tour of this memory care community. Youwill get to meet caring professionals that have yourloved ones best interests at heart.

Flint River Memory Care250 Water Tower Court, Macon

478-471-9433

General Business Directory For Seniors

Advocacy Resource Center(Turning Developmental Disabilities into Possibilities since 1953)4664 Sheraton Drive (turns off Arkwright Road) • Macon

www.arc-macon.org 478-803-1456

Garage Sale1st Friday of Every Month 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Huge Selection – Very Low PricesGreat Clothes • Furniture • Toys • Books • Kitchen

Decorative • Miscellaneous

380 Hospital Drive Macon, GA 31217

FREE PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY

Across from the Emergency RoomBOB MOODY RPH.

Pharmacist, ownerStart Getting Better Now!!!

Phone: 478-745-5431 Fax: 478-765-4359

BUSINESS CCARD SECTIONFor Advertising Information Call

David VonAlmen at 478-213-5986

Cindy Arnold at 478-972-2821

Jan Tassitano at 770-993-2943

• Spacious Studio & One Bedroom Apartments Homes• Designed for adults 62 years of age & over and those

with disabilities• All utilities except telephone & cable included in

monthly rent• Apartments include wall-to-wall carpeting, stoves &

refrigerators• Access Control• Cameras• Library, computer center & laundry center on-site• On-site Resident Service Coordinators• On-site Management• 24-hour Maintenance• Recreational/Educational Programs• Within walking distance of the Post Office, hospitals,

theaters, restaurants & shopping

DDeemmppsseeyy AAppaarrttmmeennttssAffordable Living In Historic Downtown Macon

Funding is provided by the U.S. Department ofHousing & Urban Development (HUD Section 8

Program). Annual income must not exceed incomelimits set by HUD.

Professionally Managed byBarkan Management Company, Inc.

www.barkanco.com

523 Cherry StreetMacon, GA 31201(478) 741-4471TTY: Relay 711www.thedempsey.com

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