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Editor’s Note: If you have written a“well-worked” poem which youwould like considered for publication,please forward it to: Senior News, P.O. Box 8389, Warner Robins, GA31095-8389. Please include your nameand address on your poem. We willpublish selected poems (or excerpts)

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SO THANKFULby Loretta Foster

I am so thankfulYes so thankfulFor now I see

All the wisdom you bestowed unto me

You gave me lifeAll I desiredYou gave me strengthWhen my limbs grew tired

I have had my upsSuffered my downsI chose to worry aboutThe choices I have made

You gave me smilesEase my frownsThere was pain withinMy heart the price I have paid

Lord you gave me free willFrom the time I was bornAs I grew my choices were tornSome false while others true

Each choice made with its own dues

From the time we are bornOur lives are set in motionThrough your powerful grace

Our lives are ordained byGod’s notions without knowingThe heart mankind is quickTo judge and ignorant to look

For endings beforeThey start we look past your

wisdom’We danceWe laugh

So we suffer when you haveLaid down our pathsFor you have opened our heartsYou alone know where we belong

Along this path called lifeI am so thankfulSo thankful

Yes, so thankful*********

GOD SPEAKSby Kathleen Eidson

I sat beside a lake at duskAnd heard the voice of God.It came from skies and birds and

trees,From flowers, rocks, and sod.

The waters told of calmness,The birds sang of His care.The trees spoke of their silent trustWith arms aloft in prayer.

The rocks proclaimed Hischangeless might,

The flowers his beauty knew,While over all, like spreading love,His skies stretched wide and blue.

If you need strength to bear the weight

Of coming days and weeks,Come sit beside a lake with me,And listen while God speaks.

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THE REASONFOR THE SEASON

by Frankie Lee

The seasons, they are changingSo very, very fastIt seems like this year’s summerIs almost gone and past

Time goes by so quicklyWe don’t even have a chance to

thinkSo much is changingBefore our eyes even blink

We must make timeAnd use it smartlyBy not just hoping days go byBut making each day very specialOr really, really try

If there is one great thingIn each day that we doIf we touch one person’s lifeOur days wasted are fewIf we wake up smilingAnd go to bed with prayerWe have had a great dayAnd made memories too

Our life is a giftGiven to us by GodNot to be wastedIn any wayBut cherished each hourOf our precious day

The seasons are changingAnd so are youEach day is a giftUnwrap it slowly in all you

may doGod bless you too

PPooeettss’’ CCoorrnneerr • September 2013 • Senior News • Atlanta

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Book Recommendations byANNE B. JONES, PhD

Becoming a Well Woman: Ending theCycle of Abusive Relationships andFinding True Love, CatherineFendig, Linkpoint Publishing 2011

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One of our society’s puzzlesis why some develop the resilienceto overcome childhood abuse andbecome psychologically healthywhile others spiral deeper into dark-ness, becoming abusers themselves.As a teacher, I encountered so manyabused and confused children Imade it my mission to learn how tohelp them. The result was an educa-tion doctorate with a dissertation onthe causes and prevention of vio-lence. Knowing few adults wouldread my violence prevention cur-riculum for teens and no one in theirright mind would read a 300 pagedissertation, I spent years learninghow to craft a thriller, putting mytheories in Tides of Fear. Its settingis my home area, St. Simons and theGeorgia coast.

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During the tour he shared thathis wife is a writer. She is also a sur-vivor, an example of strength andresilience who overcame an abusivechildhood that bled into her adultyears. Becoming a Well Woman is amemoir of Catherine Fendig’s jour-ney from darkness to light. In thebook, she describes her childhood,its affect on her as an adult, and howshe found purpose and love. Havingovercome so much, she too now hasa mission. As an inspirational authorand speaker, she tells her story,explaining how she became “whole”and how others can help themselves.Among her topics are breaking freeof the cycle of abuse, addiction anddespair through personal growth;setting boundaries; overcoming neg-ative patterns; and taking the spiritu-al path.

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In Secrets of Meditation, authordavidji tells of his journey to awak-ening and self-fulfillment as he pres-ents a wide variety of meditationtechniques. Among his topics are“The Benefits of Meditation,”“Secrets of Body-Mind Meditation,”and “Cultivating a Daily MeditationPractice.” According to Deepak

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by SUSAN LARSON

When I've taken my grand-children out to buy school supplies, Ican't help but think back to growingup in a school system that providedall our supplies.

In first grade, all we had to bringwere an empty Vicks jar for pastewhich we kept in the inkwell hole inour desk and a square of wax paperto wrap around the ball of clay wecould play with when we finishedour work. We received a box ofCrayolas and a fat black crayon touse for writing. Mid-year we gradu-ated to unpainted pencils which wereso much fun to sharpen every morn-ing. We also had unlimited access tothis really cool one-inch graph paperfor making designs with our crayons.My parents really got their tax dol-lar's worth out of all that paper Iconsumed!

In fourth grade, we did have tobuy a faded blue cloth binder (Ithink that's all they made back then)and some notebook paper.. Ourteacher still handed out thoseunpainted pencils, but this yearadded dip pens and instead of Vicksjars, those holes were filled with ink.

In fifth grade we graduated tofountain pens, but in early Februarywe made history. While the rest ofthe nation was celebrating our firstspace satellite, our teacher informedus that we were the first class ever to

be issues ball point pens. Decades later I was a little taken

aback when I learned I had to buyschool supplies for my kids, but Imust admit it turned out to be fun. Imade sure they had real Crayolasand Fiskar scissors which they keptin a little cigar box in their desks. Inlater years they started having thestudents share all their supplies incommon bins. I experienced thatfirst hand while doing a long termsub in kindergarten. Yes, some of thekids brought in quality supplies likemine always did, but most kidsbrought in pencils, crayons and scis-sors of the dollar store variety. Theleads in the pencils were not straightdown the middle and were nearlyimpossible to sharpen. The cheapscissors would hardly cut and thecheap crayons were mostly wax withvery little color rubbing off onto thepaper.

And that wasn't all that hadchanged since I was in school. Kidscouldn't use clay unsupervisedbecause it might get ground into thecarpet. If they finished their workearly, they were just given moreworksheets to keep them busy.

Since I had such fond memoriesof that big-squared graph paper infirst grade, I created some for thekids thinking they would have funwith it. I was told to remove itbecause creating designs on graphpaper was not part of theKindergarten curriculum, and even if

it were, it was more of an art activityand only art teachers were allowedto teach art.

Oh, well, it wouldn't have beenas much fun with those cheapcrayons, anyway. But I do havesome stashed in a drawer for whenmy grandkids visit.

*********Susan Larson is a writer from

Lilburn. E-mail her at [email protected].

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by Dr. Bill BaggettMinister to SeniorsDunwoody Baptist Church

In recent years I have becomeaware of the lack of civility in ourcountry. We hear snide speech, putdowns, experience rudeness in storesand on the roadways. Obviously somany folks have not read theScriptures or “Miss Manners.”

Following is a good illustrationof this point:

“A man was being tailgated by astressed out woman on a busy boule-vard. Suddenly, the light turned yel-low, just in front of him. He did theright thing, stopping at the crosswalkeven though he could have beatenthe red light by accelerating through

the intersection. The tailgatingwoman was furious and honked herhorn, screaming in frustration as shemissed her chance to get through theintersection, dropping her cell phoneand makeup. As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her windowand looked up into the face of a veryserious police officer. The officerordered her out of the car with herhands up. He took her to the policestation where she was searched, fin-ger printed, photographed and placedin a holding cell.

After a couple of hours, a police-man approached the cell and openedthe door. She was escorted back tothe booking desk where the arrestingoffice was waiting with her personaleffects. He said, ‘I’m very sorry forthis mistake. You see, I pulled upbehind your car while you wereblowing your horn, flipping off thebuy in front of you, and cussing ablue streak at him. I noticed theWhat Would Jesus Do? bumpersticker, and chrome-plated Christianfish emblem on the trunk. Naturally,I assumed you had stolen the car.’”

My guess is that all of us canidentify with this woman. She was

not living up to what she was adver-tised to be.

Jesus said on a number of occa-sions (Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:31):“Do to others as you would havethem do to you.” The Apostle Paulsaid in Ephesians 4:29: “Do not letany unwholesome talk come out ofyour mouth, but only what is helpfulto building others up according totheir needs, that it may benefit thosewho listen.” James 3:9-10 reads:“With the tongue we praise our Lordand Father, and with it we cursemen, who have been made in God’slikeness. Out of the same mouthcomes praise and cursing. My broth-ers this should not be.”

It seems that civility is collaps-ing all around us. But Christ canchange hearts by His love and theoverflow of that love into our rela-tionships. In even the simplest wayswe can do our part to restore civilityto our society, one life at a time. Askyourself, “What Would Jesus Do?”

*********Dr. Baggett can be reached at

Dunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mt.Vernon Road, Atlanta, GA 30338;phone 770-280-1200.

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Having graphic memories of grade school

Special to Senior News

Cindy Wood, from Monroe,Georgia, was crowned Ms. SeniorGeorgia 2013. She also won the Ms.Congeniality trophy. Sixteen yearsago, her mother, Jerrye Short fromStone Mountain, won both titles.This is the first time in the pageant’shistory that a mother and daughterhave both been crowned Ms. SeniorGeorgia.

Wood, age 62 and Short, age 85,like to spread the word that there aremany opportunities out there forsenior women to stay active andeducate other seniors about healthyliving.

Ms. Senior Georgiafollows mother’sfootsteps

by LISA M. PETSCHE

When the loved one theyhave been living with passes away,many older adults face the challengeof learning to live alone, often for

the first time.If there was

a division of laborwith their partner,they must eitherlearn new lifeskills – for exam-ple, managing thehousehold

finances, maintaining their home’scondition inside and out or perform-ing domestic tasks such ass cooking,cleaning and doing laundry – orobtain help if feasible. If their spousewas the more physically or mentallyable of the pair, living independentlymay pose special challenges.

If you have a parent or otherclose relative who is new to livingalone, read on for some areas ofpotential concern and how to help.

Helping TipsMedication management: Re-

quest a medication review by yourrelative’s primary physician to deter-mine if all medications being takenare still necessary. Ask their pharma-cist about available aids for organiz-ing and remembering to take medica-tions. Ensure all prescriptions arefilled at one pharmacy.

Nutrition: Set up a schedule totake your relative grocery shopping,arrange for a grocery delivery serv-ice, stock their freezer with heat-and-serve foods or arrange for “meals onwheels” service. Signing them up fora “Cooking for One” class at anadult education center or communitycenter s another idea. If your relativefinds it hard to eat alone, encouragethem to tie in mealtime to radio ortelevision programs of interest, lookinto communal dining programs andregularly have them over for dinner.

Household maintenance:Arrange for regular housecleaningservice and, if applicable, yard main-tenance service. If your relative haslimited income, they may qualify fora subsidized community program.Consult the local office on aging, anexcellent source of information on awide variety of community services.

Transportation: Provide yourrelative with a bus pass or taxi giftvouchers, or investigate volunteerdriver programs for seniors. If neces-sary, find out about accessible trans-portation services in their communi-ty.

Vision: Ask your relative’s doc-tor for a referral to an ophthalmolo-gist. If nothing can be done toimprove their vision, get them amagnifier for reading small print,and other adaptive items such as alarge-keypad telephone and a clockwith oversized numbers. List impor-tant phone numbers on a posterboard (use black lettering on white),and place it on the wall by their

phone.Falls: Perform a safety assess-

ment of your relative’s home to iden-tify potential hazards – for example,clutter, poor lighting and lack ofproper stair railings – and do whatyou can to rectify them. Visit a med-ical supply store and check out themany products that might make dailyactivities easier and safer. Sign upyour relative with a personal emer-gency response service, wherebythey wear a lightweight, waterproofpendant or bracelet that has a buttonto press if they run into a crisis andneed help.

Finances: If money managementis an issue, arrange for direct depositof pension checks and automatic billpayment for your relative’s bankaccount. Assist your relative withcontacting a lawyer to assign powerof attorney for property to one ormore people they trust. If they areexperiencing financial hardshipswithout their spouse’s income,ensure they apply for all possiblegovernment and private benefits,such as survivor’s pension andincome supplements. If necessary,assist them with moving to a smallerhouse or apartment suite or applyingfor rent-geared-to-income housing.

If your relative has cognitiveimpairment and their partner wascompensating, deficits may now bemore pronounced or perhaps appar-ent to you for the first time. If this isthe case, arrange through their pri-

mary physician for a geriatric assess-ment. Research home supports suchas telephone reassurance services,therapeutic day care programs andhome health services that offer per-sonal care, homemaking, nursing,dietary consultation, physical andoccupational therapy and socialwork. A live-in caregiver is anotheroption if finances permit. If your rel-ative needs more help than commu-nity programs can provide and thecost of private-pay services is pro-hibitive, options include movingthem in with you or another familymember and finding a residentialcare setting that meets their needs.

If feelings of isolation and lone-liness are the main concern, your rel-ative may wish to consider taking ina boarder, sharing accommodationswith a relative or friend, relocatingto an active adult community or, iftheir health is frail, moving into aretirement home. They should notmake such a major decision hastily,though – encourage them to careful-ly consider their options.

*********Lisa M. Petsche is a social work-

er and a freelance writer specializ-ing in boomer and senior issues. Shehas personal and professional expe-rience with elder care.

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ON THE COVERBruce McEver, endowing ofMcEver Chair at Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech may not seema likely place to be promoting poet-ry, but GT poetry professor,Thomas Lux, says, “Poetry is themost exact, precise kind of writingthere is, and it takes a great deal ofattention to get more out of fewerwords.”

Considering how efficiency isan important aspect of engineering,it might just follow that poetry is amatter of engineering words.

Georgia Tech boasts two poetrychairs and not only offers a strongpoetry program to its students, butalso reaches out to the public withfree poetry reading and workshops.

In 1987, the late Henry C.

Bourne and his wife Margaret creat-ed the Bourne Chair in Poetry. Asan electrical engineer, he wasgrounded in the belief that therewas a strong connection betweenthe sciences and the arts.

Bruce McEver, who graduatedfrom GT as an industrial engineer,credits his then English ProfessorJames Dean Young for his love andunderstanding of poetry. McEverbelieves that his understanding ofthe relationships between themechanical arts and fine arts formedthe foundation of his business acu-men and success. He has publishedthree chapbooks and two books ofpoetry, “Full Horizon” (JeanneDuval Editions) and “Scaring upthe Morning” (C&R Press). Hispoems have also appeared in manynational publications. McEverwanted all Tech students to be ableto enhance their lives by integratingthe technical aspects of engineeringwith techniques of poetry, so heendowed the McEver Chair so thatthe School of Literature,Communication, and Culture of theIvan Allen College can bring topwriters to campus. This year theMcEver Chairs are held by DavidBottoms, Ginger Murchison, andTravis Denton. They also have twoMcEver Chairs in CommunityOutreach, Katie Chaple and TheresaDavis, who will be bringing poetryinstruction and arts education to theentire state of Georgia.

Lux currently holds the BourneChair and has written 11 books, thelatest being “Child Made of Sand:Poems.” (Houghlin MifflinHarcourt.) And with Lux being anengineering term, how interestingthat he provides so much enlighten-

ment for the poetry program: “Weneed poetry now more than ever.Poetry, and all of the arts, can helpus cope and understand the worldaround us. The arts allow us, andallow us access to, human expres-sion, a precious and necessary free-dom. Poetry, the act of making orreading a poem, is by nature anaffirmative act, an act of creationand possibilities.”

Their events for the upcomingyear are all free and open to thepublic at the Kress Auditoriumlocated at 500 Tenth Street, NW. Notickets or reservations are required.And for any readers wanting toexpress themselves through poetry,Senior News welcomes all seniorpoets to submit their work for publi-cation. As Lux points out, “We needpoetry now more than ever.”

Upcoming events• Thursday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.:Bourne Poetry Readings, TerranceHayes & Afaa Michael Weaver• Thursday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.: TheAdam Stephens Night Out forPoetry, Anne Marie Macari &Stephen Dunn• Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, 7:30 p.m.:

McEver Poetry Readings, SandraMeek, Bruce McEver & RupertFike

Free poetry workshops arebeing planned for 2014. For moreinformation, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.poetry.gatech.edu.

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Poets on deck at Georgia Tech

Travis Denton is AssociateDirector of Poetry at Georgia

Tech and a McEver Chair.


Thomas Lux holds BourneChair in Poetry at Georgia Tech

Special to Senior News

The Georgia WritersMuseum in Eatonton recentlyannounced the winners of their

first Creative Writers Contest.Entries came from all over thestate, with many submissionsfrom seniors.

Winning top prize was retiredphysician Barry Darugar, with“The Loot Desert.” Dr. Darugargraduated Summa Cum Laudefrom Tehran University School ofMedicine in 1959 and amongother accomplishments served asChief Resident of the SurgeryDepartment at Emory University.In his retirement he turned towriting, a field in which he hasalso become very successful. Hehas multiple publications in vari-ous journals and last year he wonfirst prize from the GeorgiaPoetry Society.

The Georgia Writers' Museumwill honor Georgia's rich literaryheritage with permanent exhibitsfor prominent Georgia authors.The museum will also offer writ-ing workshops, seminars, youthactivities, as well as host writers'groups and conferences. Thefuture also includes more writingcontests. More information isavailable on their Facebook pageat Georgia Writers Museum.

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Sleep Tight; Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!by KELVIN COLLINSPresident/CEO, BBB of CentralGeorgia & the CSRA, Inc.

Squeezing in one more vacationbefore the summer’s out? Make sure it’sone to remember... and not because yourhotel was infested with bed bugs. In arecent survey, the National PestManagement Association (NPMA),www.pestworld.org, found that 75% ofpest control professionals have encoun-tered infestations of bed bugs in hotelsand motels. Just because the room looksnice doesn’t mean there’s not a creepycrawler waiting for you in bed.

Take the time to ensure that yourhotel room is bug free before you settlein. BBB and the NPMA recommend the

following tips to avoid bed bugs whentraveling:

Inspect the room before settling in.At hotels, pull back the sheets andinspect the mattress seams, particularlyat the corners of the mattress, and checkthe room in its entirety (behind the head-board, sofa, and chairs) before unpack-ing. If you see any signs of bed bugs,such as small red or reddish brown spotson mattresses, upholstery, or walls, noti-fy management and change rooms/estab-lishments immediately. Check the hotel’srefund policy; you may be entitled to afull or partial refund.

If you do need to change rooms, besure that you do not move to a roomadjacent and/or directly above/below thesuspected infestation. Bed bugs can easi-ly hitchhike via housekeeping carts, lug-gage and even through wall sockets. Ifan infestation is spreading, it typically

does so in the rooms closest to the ori-gin.

Safeguard your belongings.Consider placing your suitcase in a plas-tic trash bag or protective cover duringthe duration of your trip to ensure thatbed bugs cannot take up residence thereprior to departure.

Clean and wash your luggage andclothing immediately upon your return.Remember: bed bugs travel by hitchingrides. After your trip, inspect your suit-cases before bringing them into thehouse. Vacuum your suitcase thoroughlybefore storing away. Consider using agarment hand steamer to steam your lug-gage, which will kill any bed bugs oreggs that may have hitched a ride home.Wash all of your clothes – even thosethat have not been worn – in hot waterto ensure that any bed bugs that mayhave made it that far are not placed into

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*********Kelvin Collins is president/CEO of

the Better Business Bureau of CentralGeorgia & the CSRA, Inc. serving 41counties in Central Georgia and theCentral Savannah River Area (CSRA).This tips column is provided through thelocal BBB and the Council of BetterBusiness Bureaus. Questions or com-plaints about a specific company orcharity should be referred directly to theBBB at Phone: 1-800-763-4222, Website: www.bbb.org or E-mail: [email protected] [email protected].

Senior Citizen Services1705 Commerce Drive, NW, Atlanta. Forinformation on programs offered call 404-351-3889.

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Neighborhood Centers:(Seniors age 60+)• Austell Neighborhood Center: 4915Austell-Powder Springs Rd., Austell, GA30106, 770-819-3200• Marietta Neighborhood Center: 1150Powder Springs St., Marietta, GA 30064,770-528-2516• Senior Wellness Center: 1150 PowderSprings St., Suite 100, Marietta, GA30064• North Cobb Neighborhood Center: 4100Old Highway 41, Acworth, GA 30101,770-974-2984

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The Fulton County Governmentcoordinates a variety of services at 20senior centers. For the nearest center ormore information call the Fulton CountySenior Information and Assistance at 404-613-6000, or visit www.myfultoncounty-ga.us.

Senior Multipurpose Facilities• Dorothy C. Benson Senior MultipurposeComplex (Includes Sandy SpringsNeighborhood Senior Center): 6500Vernon Woods Drive, Sandy Springs,404-705-4900. “Council on Aging,”

Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.• H.J.C. Bowden Senior MultipurposeFacility: 2885 Church Street, East Point,404-762-4821.• Harriett G. Darnell Senior MultipurposeFacility: 677 Fairburn Road, NW, Atlanta,404-699-8580.Helene S. Mills Senior MultipurposeFacility: 515 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue,Atlanta, 404-523-3353.

Neighborhood Senior Centers• Alpharetta/Crabapple NeighborhoodSenior Center, 12624 Broadwell Road,Alpharetta, 770-751-9397.• Auburn Avenue Neighborhood SeniorCenter, 300 Auburn Ave., NE, Atlanta,404-224-3140.• Bethlehem Neighborhood SeniorCenter, 87 Thayer Street, NE, Atlanta,404-577-6017.• Camp Truitt Neighborhood SeniorCenter, 4320 Herschel Road, CollegePark, 404-762-4802.• Cosby Spears Neighborhood SeniorCenter: 355 North Ave., NE, Atlanta, 404-876-4031.• Dogwood Neighborhood Senior Center:1953 Bankhead Hwy., Atlanta, 404-792-4964.• Fairburn Neighborhood Senior Center:109 Milo Fisher St., Fairburn, 770-306-1555.• Fulton County QLS Senior Center: 4001Danforth Road, SW, Atlanta, 404-699-1686.•Hapeville Neighborhood Senior Center:527 King Arnold St., Hapeville, 404-762-3660.• New Horizons Neighborhood SeniorCenter: 745 Orr St., NW, Atlanta, 404-730-7100.• Northside Shepherd NeighborhoodSenior Center: 1705 Commerce Dr., NW,Atlanta, 404-352-9303.• Palmetto Neighborhood Senior Center:510 Turner Ave., Palmetto, 770-463-4990.• Roswell Neighborhood Senior Center:1250 Warsaw Rd., Roswell, 770-640-1583• St. Paul Neighborhood Senior Center(Tuesdays & Thursdays): 501 Grant St.,NE, Atlanta, 404-688-7501.• Sandy Springs Neighborhood SeniorCenter (In same location as Dorothy C.Benson Senior Complex): 6500 VernonWoods Dr., Sandy Springs, 404-705-

4901.• Southeast Neighborhood Senior Center:1650 New Town Circle, SE, Atlanta, 404-624-0641.

**********************Roswell Recreation & Parks Offerings• Roswell Recreation Senior CitizensClub: Meets each Wednesday. Activitiesinclude trips, parties, guest speakers,social functions and other activities. Formembership information call 770-641-3950.• Monthly Luncheon: Second Wed. of themonth. Must RSVP one week in advance.Call for more information.• Scrabble Club: First and third Tues. ofeach month, 10 a.m. and Mondays at 1p.m. Call in advance to play, 770-641-3950.

**********************Lawrenceville Senior Center225 Benson Street, Lawrenceville770-822-5180.

**********************Gwinnett Senior Center225 Bethesda Church Road,Lawrenceville, 770-822-5147

**********************Bartow County Senior CenterCassville, 770-383-7383www.bartowga.org

**********************Fayette Senior Services4 Center Drive, Fayetteville770-461-0813. Call for complete detailson services offered.

**********************CLUB 55The Bridge Community Center225 Willowbend Rd., Peachtree Citywww.thebridge-cc.org• Club 55: For adults 55 and older. Meetsevery 4th Wed., 1:30-3:30 p.m. for bingo,foosball, video games, movies and more.For details call The Bridge CommunityCenter or visit [email protected].

**********************Alzheimer’s Support Group

On the third Monday of every monthat 7:00 p.m., Cypress Court and ViningsPlace and the Greater Georgia Chapter ofthe Alzheimer’s Association are sponsor-ing an Alzheimer’s Support Group. Thissupport group is intended for families andfriends of a loved one afflicted withAlzheimer’s Disease. For additionalinformation and directions call 770-803-0100.

**********************Parkinson Disease Support Groups

For information on Parkinson

Disease Support Groups in the metroarea, please contact Lynn Ross, LMSW,Coordinator, American Parkinson DiseaseAssociation Information & ReferralCenter, Emory University, at 404-728-6552 or [email protected].

**********************Multiple Sclerosis Center of AtlantaSupport group meetings second Tuesdayeach month, 4-5:30 p.m., MSCA inBuckhead, 3200 Downwood Circle, Suite

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Benson ManorA Retirement Housing Foundation® Community

2348 Benson Poole Road • Smyrna, GA 30080

For An Application or More Information

Please Call 770-435-6406Website: www.rhf.org

Benson Manor is a 76-unit affordable senior housing community designedwith stone and sturdy wood-like siding. Each apartment is approximately 540square feet. Benson Manor is conveniently located close to shopping, churches,medical facilities, and a major bus route.

Residents must be 62 years of age or older. Some units have special featuresfor mobility and sensory impaired persons. Income limitations are determinedby the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Residentspay 30 percent of their adjusted income for rent. Gross income must not exceed$24,900 for one person and $28,500 for two persons.

IndependentLiving SeniorCommunity

1011 Merchants DriveDallas, GA 30132

(678) 363-0777www.CreeksidePinesSeniorLiving.com

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550, The Palisades Building. For addi-tional information call 404-351-0205, ext.110, or visit www.mscatl.org.

**********************Alzheimer/Caregiver Support GroupMeetingFirst Mon. each month, 10:30 a.m. Freerespite care for your loved one duringmeeting, must call in advance. Aloha toAging, Inc. located in the Mt. BethelCommunity Center, 4608 Lower RoswellRd., Marietta. Call 678-439-1177.

**********************Square Dance ClassSingles & couples welcome; free child-care, ages 5+. Hosted by KennesawSquare Dancers. Call 404-808-8689 orvisit www.squaredealers.com.

**********************Button Gwinnett SocietyMeets quarterly at the 1818 Club for fel-lowship and interesting speakers.Meetings begin at 6 p.m. For completedetails call Elliott at 770-840-1003 [email protected].

**********************Greater Atlanta Archaeological Society

Meets 2nd Tues. of each month, 7:30p.m., at the Fernbank Museum of NaturalHistory, just off Ponce de Leon at 767Clifton, Rd. NE, Atlanta. Call 770-242-2249 for recorded message.

**********************Senior Ballroom DanceFirst & third Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., MasonMill Park, 1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur.Live band, refreshments. Call 404-679-1349.

**********************Atlanta History Center130 W. Paces Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta;404-814-4033,[email protected]

**********************High Museum of Art1280 Peachtree St., NE, 404-733-4437;www.high.org

**********************Center For The Arts At Georgia Tech404-895-9600; www.ferstcenter.org

**********************Schwartz Center For Performing Arts,Emory University1700 N. Decatur Rd; 404-727-5050;www.arts.emory.edu

**********************The Michael C. Carlos MuseumEmory University, 571 Kilgo Circle404-727-4282; www.carlos.emory.edu

**********************Fernbank Museum of Natural History767 Clifton Rd., NE. 404-929-6300,www.fernbank.edu/museum

********************Theatre In The Square770-422-8369, www.theatreinthesquare.com/library_dragon

**********************Callanwolde Fine Arts Center980 Briarcliff Rd., NE, Atlanta. For com-plete events details call 404-872-5338 orvisit www.callanwolde.org

**********************Alpharetta Convention & VisitorsBureau Park Plaza178 South Main St., Suite 200,Alpharetta. Call 678-297-2811.

**********************Georgia Museum of Art90 Carlton St., University of Georgia,Athens; 706-542-4662;www.uga.edu/gamuseum/press

**********************Alpharetta’s Main Street MarketsThird weekend of each month. Call 678-297-6078.

**********************Cumming Fairground EventsCall 770-781-3491 for schedule of events.

**********************Atlanta Artists Center and Gallery

2979 Grandview Ave., 404-237-2324,www.atlantaartistscenter.org

**********************The Breman MuseumFor information call 404-575-3767 orvisit www.thebreman.org/jgsg.htm.

**********************Balzer Theater at Herren’sLuckie Streetwww.theatricaloutfit.org404-577-5257

**********************Rialto Center for the Performing ArtsGeorgia State University, 404-651-4727,www.rialtocenter.org

**********************Jimmy Carter Presidential Library441 Freedom Parkway, 404-865-7100,www.jimmycarterlibrary.org

**********************Center For Southern LiteratureMargaret Mitchell House & Museum990 Peachtree St., 770-578-3502.www.gwtw.org

**********************High Museum of Art Folk andPhotographer Galleries133 Peachtree St., 404-577-6940

**********************Spivey Hall, Clayton College& State University5900 North Lee Street, Morrow770-961-3498, www.spiveyhall.org

**********************The Atlanta Opera28 West Peachtree Street, N.W.404-881-8885/1-800-35.OPERAwww.AtlantaOpera.org

**********************The Mable House Arts Center5239 Floyd Road, Mableton770-819-3285; cobbcounty.org; mable-house.org

**********************Marietta Museum of History770-794-5710 [email protected]

**********************Friends of Smyrna Library100 Village Green Circle, Smyrnawww.friendsofsmyrnalibrary.org770-436-8062; Third Thursdays

**********************Georgia Center for the BookDeKalb County Public Library215 Sycamore Street, Decatur404-370-8450, www.georgiacenterforthe-book.org

**********************Roswell Library115 Norcross St., Roswell770-640-3075

**********************East Point Library2757 Main St., East Point404-762-2094

**********************Buckhead Library269 Buckhead Ave., Atlanta

**********************Scott-Candler Library1917 Candler Rd., Decatur404-286-6986

**********************Atlanta World War II Round TablePreserving History. For information callJohn Kovach at 770-928-4579 or visit ourwebsite athttp://atlantawwiiroundtable.org.

**********************East Cobb AARPAARP New Members and VolunteersWelcome. First Thurs. of the month, 1:30-3 p.m., East Cobb Senior Center, 3332Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. ContactJoan Ferrandino at 770-579-5191 orArlene LeClair at 770-321-9789.

**********************Woodstock AARP Chapter 5173Meetings held 2nd Tues. of each month,11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Hearth Restaurant,3055 Eagle Watch Dr., Woodstock. CallAlice Kuzniak at 770-928-5640.

**********************Sandy Springs AARPMeets the 2nd Tues. of each month at2:00 p.m. in The Dorothy C. BensonSenior Center, 6500 Vernon Woods Drive,Sandy Springs. Contact Miriam Hahn at404-252-2989 for information.

**********************PALS Lunch ‘n Learn SessionsFor details call PALS (Perimeter AdultLearning and Services) at 770-698-0801.

**********************Senior Connections’ Adventures InLearning Classes

Mack Love Senior Center, 1340McConnell Dr., DecaturOnline catalog available at www.senior-connectionsatl.org or call 404-321-6060.

**********************Monthly Sacred Harp SingingThurs., Sept. 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m. EarlyAmerican hymns sung in powerful, exu-berant style, as seen in Awake My Soul.Beginners welcome, instruction provided.Emory Presbyterian Church, fellowshipbuilding, 1886 N. Decatur Rd. For detailsand directions call 404-892-6836 or visitwww.atlantasacredharp.org.

**********************Monthly Song CircleFri., Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Group singingjust for fun... no performances. Open toall. Folk music, old standards, spirituals,political songs, pop, freedom songs,country, show tunes, and more. East Lakelocation. For directions and more infor-mation call Bob at 404-378-5424.

**********************Volunteers Needed To Deliver Food

South Fulton Senior Services Inc.(SFSS) is a non-profit agency. Its missionis to provide a range of services andactivities which promote wellness, whole-ness and self-suffiency for adults, sixty(60) years of age and older, who reside inSouth Fulton County.

SFSS has serviced the South FultonCommunity for 21 years. In order toenhance the level of support and services,volunteers are needed to help delivermeals on wheels. Service areas include:East Point, Hapeville, College Park,Union City, Fairburn, Rico, Palmetto, andChattahoochee Hills. If you would like tobecome a volunteer for meals on wheels,please contact Debra Hood or AdamSurfus at 404-559-0070.

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Honorably Discharged Veteran who does not already own cemetery property, you qualify for a space at NO CHARGE. Payment of endowment care and deed transfer fees required. However, you must register for the space and show proof of an Honorable Discharge Certificate for the space. Spaces will be granted on a first come, first-served basis. To assure a reservation for you and your spouse mail coupon below to:

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**********************Get Connected with SeniorNet at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta

SeniorNet is an international, non-profit computerlearning program designed to teach adults ages 50 andover computer literacy. The Marcus Jewish CommunityCenter of Atlanta bears the unique distinction as beingone of only three SeniorNet learning centers operating inthe metro Atlanta area.

The SeniorNet curriculum covers a broad spectrumof computer-related courses including learning begin-ning, intermediate, and advanced Microsoft Windowsapplications (word processing, database, spreadsheets),discovering the Internet, how to buy a computer, the insand out’s of email, learning how to use a mouse, basictyping skills, buying and using a digital camera, digitalphotography and Adobe Photoshop elements,PowerPoint, buying and selling on eBay, designing webpages, and fun with graphics.

SeniorNet programs at the MJCCA are available toboth members and non-members. Trained volunteerinstructors teach computer classes that are speciallydesigned and paced for older adults. Classes are limitedto 12 students each allowing for a meaningful learningexperience. All classes are held in the ORT ComputerTechnology Resource Center at the MJCCA Zaban Parkcampus.

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta(MJCCA), "The Center of the Jewish Community," iscommitted to strengthening the quality of life in Atlanta,and is recognized as one of the most highly-regardedcenters internationally. From preschoolers and children,to teens and singles, to adults and seniors - the MJCCAattracts a diverse audience from the entire community.Visit us on the web at www.atlantajcc.org.

**********************Volunteers Need for Meals on WheelsSenior Connections needs volunteers to deliver hot, nutri-

tious meals to homebound seniors in your area. Threeconvenient pickup locations in Chamblee, Decatur andLithonia. Call 770-455-7602 or register to volunteeronline at www.seniorconnectionsatl.org. Call for newclass offerings.

**********************New Neighbors League ClubProspective member orientation, first Wed. each month atthe New Neighbors Welcome Center, 479 S. Atlanta St.,Roswell. Luncheon and program second Wed. eachmonth at various locations. Volunteer orientations areconducted every Monday at 1 p.m. For complete detailscall 770-993-7886.

**********************Volunteers Need for Meals on WheelsMeals on Wheels volunteers needed in DeKalb neighbor-hoods. Deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniorneighbors in your area. Three convenient pickup loca-tions including Chamblee, Scottdale and Lithonia. CallSenior Connections at 770-216-2574.

**********************Congregation Shema Yisrael4549 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta. Call 404-943-1100.The Open Synagogue holds services every Sat. at 10:15a.m., Jewish Family and Career Services.

**********************Congregation Beth Shalom5303 Winters Chapel Rd., Atlanta770-399-5300; www.bshalom.net

**********************Achva Adult Day ClubThe Achva Adult Day Club meets at Ahavath AchimSynagogue on Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Open to the community and provide meaningful activi-ties for those with memory loss or physical challanges.Contact Leah Steiner at 404-603-5756 for information.

**********************VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR 55+

The Metro Atlanta RSVP program, sponsored by theAtlanta Regional Commission, Area Agency on Aging, iscurrently accepting applications for volunteers to helpeducate older adults about issues that are important forremaining healthy and independent in their communities.Join a force of talented volunteers, age 55 and over,whose members are utilizing their unique life experi-ences and skills to share important information witholder adults. RSVP volunteers play a critical role in pro-viding education and outreach in the community so olderadults can make informed choices about available pro-grams and services. Free training is provided for all vol-unteers and flexible schedules are available. Volunteers55+ are eligible to receive mileage reimbursement andsupplemental insurance.

For more information, please call 404-463-3119 oremail [email protected].

**********************Alzheimer’s Support Group4th Thurs. of month, 6:30-8:00 p.m., GoldenCrestAssisted Living, 2160 Lake Harbin Rd., Morrow. Fordetails call Gery Saunders at 770-961-2200.

**********************Grandparents on the Move MeetingEvery 3rd Thurs., 10 a.m.-12 noon, Helene Mills Center,515 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Atlanta. Everyone invited.For details call 678-938-6649.

**********************N.A.R.F.E.All federal civilian employees and retirees are invited tojoin N.A.R.R.E. (National Active and Retired FederalEmployees Association). Call T. Jerry Samples at 770-973-2834.

**********************Lifespan Resources, Inc.3003 Howell Mill Rd., NWAn interfaith, non-profit volunteer organization recogniz-ing and responding to the needs of older persons in NorthAtlanta. For details call Laurie Stokes, ExecutiveDirector, at 404-237-7307 or www.lifespanseniorre-sources.com.

**********************Volunteers Needed by CASA – Court Appointed

Special AdvocatesBe a positive influence and help provide stability andleadership in a child’s life. Consider volunteering withCASA. For complete details call 770-345-3274 or visitwww.casacherokee.org.

**********************Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity ReStoreOpen Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 150 Pine Rd., Newnan.Donations accepted 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Call 770-252-4061.

**********************Atlanta Scrabble ClubMeets the 2nd Sat. each month, 10 a.m.-noon, CentervilleCommunity Center, 3025 Bethany Church Rd.,Snellville. Bring Scrabble games and dictionaries. Cost$1 per person per game (in cash – exact bills, please).For details call 770-557-1343 or [email protected].

**********************FODAC Needs Donations4900 Lewis Rd., Stone Mountain. FODAC depends onyour financial donations as well as your donations ofmedical equipment and household goods to our thriftstore. You can donate online. You can also donate yourused automobile. For complete details call 770-491-9014or email: [email protected].

**********************The Matt Adler Entertainers“The Matt Adler Entertainers,” a Troupe O’ Traveli’Seniors offers delightful entertainment for senior groups.One-act plays, skits, mostly comedy. Call Alice Adler at404-296-7288 or [email protected].

**********************Care & Share Support Group2nd Wed. each month, 10:30 a.m., Savannah Court ofMarietta, 886 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, 770-977-4420.

**********************Harmony Grove UMC Events50 Harmony Grove Rd., Lilburn

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Personal Care Servicesdelivered with aprofessional touch!

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Life Care Center of Gwinnett3850 Safehaven Drive • Lawrenceville, GA 30044

770-923-0005

Located only 14 minutes from Eastside Medical Center,Snellville and 16 minutes from Gwinnett Medical Center,Lawrenceville offers the conveniences of a large citywith the charms of a small town. Our patient residentsenjoy a friendly environment, dedicated staff, comfort-able surroundings and individualized care that promotesmaximum independence. This skilled nursing facilityalso provides residents with inpatient and outpatientrehabilitation in all three therapy disciplines – occupat-ional therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.

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**********************Southern Winds Concert Band Welcomes 50 &Older MusiciansMembers meet together to share their love of musicand the joy of playing together. No auditions.Typically, the band plays one concert each month. Theband rehearses at Northbrook United MethodistChurch, 11225 Crabapple Rd., Roswell, every Thurs.,2:30-5:00 p.m. For complete details contact DorothyParker at 770-993-2059 or e-mail [email protected].

**********************Volunteers NeededCourt Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) connectsqualified, compassionate adults to advocate for chil-dren in the foster care system, one child at a time. Youwill be trained and equipped to advocate for a child’sright to be safe, to be treated with dignity and to learnand grow in the security of a loving family. Connectwith CASA by calling 770-345-3274, email [email protected] or visit www.casacherokee.org.

**********************Gallery at St. Edward’s “Eyes and Hands”Through September 6th. Nineteen works by MikkiRoot Dillon now on display covering her travels fromMaine to New Mexico and Japan to Charleston, SC.The Gallery is located in the chapel at St. Edward’sEpiscopal Church, 737 Moon Rd., Lawrenceville. Freeand open to the public. Call 770-963-6128 for com-plete information.

**********************Fall Festivals – Mark you calendar!• Sept 21 -Sept 22: JapanFest, 6400 SugarloafParkway, Duluth, GA• October 5: Union Point Junction Jamboree,Downtown Union Point, Union Point, GA• October 12: Mule Day Southern Heritage Festival,Callaway Plantation, Washington, GA• Oct 19 -Oct 20: Hummingbird Festival, Main Street,Hogansville, GA• Oct 24 -Oct 27: Cowboy Festival & Symposium, 501Museum Drive, Cartersville, GA• Oct. 26: Briar Patch Arts Festival, Downtown onCourthouse Square, Eatonton, GA

**********************Magnolia Ball 2013Sun., Oct. 6, 4-6 p.m., Johnson Ferry Baptist Church,955 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta. For seniors and theircaregivers or adult children. MUST register – call 770-794-2968 to RSVP.

**********************Magnolia Sampler Guild at Historic Bulloch HallSept., 20, 21, 23-28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sept. 22, 12-4p.m., 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. Exhibit featuringantique samplers, needlework, tools, and embroideredworks. Tour of Bulloch Hall included. Call 770-992-1731 for details.

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Our team of licensed and certified professionals pro-vide a wide range of physical, psycho-social and spir-itual support for the family during their loved one’sfinal days and the patient makes all palliative health-care decisions.

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Attention Advanced KnittersSpecial to Senior News

Rosemary (Romi) Hill willbe the featured instructor at theAtlanta Knitting Guild's Workshopfrom October 4-6. The nationallyknown knitter learned to crochetand bead in preschool. It was loveat first stitch. She went on to mas-ter knitting and is now one of theworld's most renowned experts inthe craft. She now designs her ownlace patterns and loves sharing herskills with others who love to knit.

All classes will be held at theSoutheast Fiber Arts AllianceCenter. 1705 Commerce DriveNW, Atlanta

Friday classes include ShapelyShawls and A Touch of Lace.Saturday classes include BeginningLace Class and Ice Queen CowlClass, wrapping up on Sunday withLace Surgery Class, where knitterscan learn how to undo a mistakewithout ripping out the entire proj-ect.

For more information aboutcost, supplies, etc., visit www.atlantaknittingguild.org.

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BPC’s Oldest Living Alumnus Visits Gates Hall

MOUNT VERNON’s Brewton Parker College’s oldest living alumnus,Mrs. Mell Whipple, along with her daughter Annette Ewing, paid a spe-cial visit to the college on July 24. During their visit, Whipple sharedstories of the past with President Mike Simoneaux (center) and InterimDirector of Development Dave Wallace (right). Whipple is the daughterof former BPC President Albert Martin Gates (1922-1941). Not pic-tured, Annette Ewing. Brewton-Parker College is the only accreditedfour-year Christian college south of Macon and north of Jacksonville,FL. The mission of Brewton-Parker College, a Georgia Baptist college,is to develop the whole student through the application of Biblically-cen-tered truth to a liberal arts curriculum in a community of sharedChristian values. Visit Brewton-Parker College online at www.bpc.edu.

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Editors,

I n today’s jargon, there aretwo types of Community Service.One is the service that a personvoluntarily performs for the bene-fit of his or her community. Theother is an involuntary communi-ty service – a punishment. In thiscontext, it is erroneous to termCommunity Service as an alterna-tive to judicial punishment.

This reminds one of somejudges who used to give convict-ed individuals a choice – eitherjail or the Army. The Army, orany other military service, doesnot need people who do not servewith enthusiasm and persever-ance; and, neither do volunteer

organizations.Involuntary community serv-

ice, usually performed lackadaisi-cally, should be termed obligatoryor punitive public service to dif-ferentiate it from those whofreely and enthusiastically servetheir communities in a communi-ty spirited manner. And, non-vol-unteers should not be commin-gled with volunteers and giventhe appearance of being civic-minded individuals.

Involuntary service to thecommunity is just that, and to callit “Community Service” is anaffront to those who generouslyand freely give of their time andlabor to their communities.

Sincerely Jack H. Steed

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