MARCH AT THE AQUARIUM

SAVANNAH - The University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, has a number of special events scheduled in March, including:

March 1, 1-4 p.m., ages 10-adult. Trawling Aboard the R/V Sea Dawg! $20 each; March 8, 10-11:30 a.m., ages 10-adult. Gyotaku: Fish Printing. $5 each; March 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., ages 10-adult. A Trip to Wassaw Island. $25 each; March 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ages 4-6. Turtle Tales. $3 each.

For information and reservations call (912) 598-2335.


Union Carbide, Dow retirees will meet

PORT ROYAL - The Beaufort, Hilton Head, Savannah Chapter of the Union Carbide Retiree Corp. will have its winter meeting March 12 at Claude's restaurant in Port Royal.

The luncheon meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. with a cash bar and lunch at 12:30 p.m. Fran Marscher, chairman of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, will speak.

Since Union Carbide is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dow Corp., all Dow Corp. retirees are also invited to attend. Call Bob Slusser at 522-0330 or Frank Klipp at 681-3711 for more information.


Darien Art in the Park

DARIEN, Ga. - A juried fine art show and sale will be held April 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Vernon Square in Darien, Ga. Admission is free.


'Charlie Brown' presented by high school drama group

BEAUFORT - Beaufort High School Department of Fine Arts presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," March 13-15, 7:30 p.m., at the Beaufort High School Auditorium, 84 Sea Island Parkway. Admission is $10 adults, $5 Students (18 and under). (843) 322-2152 for information.


'Steel Magnolias' on stage in Bluffton

BLUFFTON - "Steel Magnolias," a play by Robert Harling, and presented by The May River Theatre and the Bluffton Okatie Women in Business will be performed at 8 p.m. March 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 and at 3 p.m. on March 9 and 16 at the Ulmer Auditorium in Bluffton Town Hall, Bridge Street. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. before each performance. Tickets are $15 each and may be purchased in Bluffton at: Stock Farm Antiques, Sippin' Cow Cafe, Eggs N Tricities, First Federal at Belfair Town Square, Palmetto State Bank, The Store and Liberty Savings Bank in Sun City; on Hilton Head at Tanners and The Carriage House. For more information, call (843) 837-7768.


Broker will present investment seminar

SAVANNAH - Investment representative Pat Brooks will present "Rules of the Road: A Common Sense Seminar on Investing," at 11:30 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. March 11 at The Exchange restaurant on Waters Avenue in Savannah.

The program is free but reservations are required, by calling (912) 354-1812. Brooks is affiliated with Edward Jones, 315 Commercial Dr.


Domestic violence support group forms

SAVANNAH - SAFE Shelter will host a domestic violence support group meeting every Thursday from noon-1 p.m. beginning March 6 at Senior Citizens Inc., 325 Bull St., Savannah. The group is open to anyone who currently is, or has left, an abusive relationship. For more information, call Brenda Edwards, (912) 629-8888.


Center wants to launch senior fishing program

TYBEE ISLAND - Oceanside and Savannah Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers are planning on providing seniors the opportunity to go on a group fishing excursion to either the long pier or the back river pier on Tybee Island once a month. The centers are requesting donations from the community of unused, serviceable fishing equipment. Please drop off your unused fishing equipment and supplies to the receptionist at Oceanside, 77 Van Horn St., Tybee Island, GA 31328.

The centers will also help seniors (over age 65) acquire a free fishing license. A copy of your identification card is required, which you may drop by the above address or mail.

For more information either program, or to find out when the first trip is scheduled, call Don Ernst at (912) 786-4511.


Parkinson's support group to meet

SAVANNAH - Parkinson's Support Group will meet March 6 at 5 p.m. at Candler Hospital, Marsh Auditorium. Mary M. Hulihan, research coordinator, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, and Matthew J. Farrer, senior associate consultant, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, and assistant professor of neuroscience at Mayo Medical School, will speak on "The Genetics of Parkinsonism."

This meeting is free and open to the public. For information, call (912) 355-6347 or (912) 238-4666.


ROSWELL WOMAN'S CLUB SHOWCASE HOME TOUR 2003

ROSWELL - "Serving the Community by Design" is the 7th annual Showcase March 8-30 featuring Hillside Manor, a spectacular $4 million, 18,000-square-foot classic country manor located in the gated community of Glenayre, minutes from the heart of Roswell. Showcasing the works of Atlanta's most talented artisans and designers. Included is a daily calendar of Special Events, a gift shop by The Chandlery and an onsite Cafe.

Tickets are $12.before March 7 and $15 after March 8 and at the door. All proceeds go back into the community for educational scholarships and mini-grants and support for most of the major non-profit charities of North Fulton. Call (770) 663-6063 or www.roswellwomansclub.org for ticket outlets and information.


GREAT AMERICAN COVER-UP QUILT SHOW

ROSWELL - This is the 21st annual quilt show will be held at the 1840 house museum Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell, Ga., March 8-16. More than 200 quilts will be displayed on all four floors. This year's theme is "Bear Necessities: A 100 Years of Comfort," in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Teddy bear. There will be daily demonstrations, quilting at the frame, special exhibits and a gift shop. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. Adults $6, Children (6-12) $4.


Ballroom dance lessons planned

SAVANNAH - The Moon River Dancers invite you to join them at The West Board Street YMCA, 1110 May Street, for basic ballroom dance lessons March 1 from 1-3 p.m. The goal of the classes is to provide basic instruction to beginners so they will feel comfortable coming to the chapter's monthly dance. Each class will take place one week before the monthly USABDA dance, and will give instruction to the dance lesson that will be featured that month, plus the previous month. This class lessons will be the Swing and the Tango.

The cost is $3 per person.

For more information please call Lora Wong at (912) 925 7416 or The West Broad Street YMCA at (912) 233-1951.

Singles, beginners, and general public are welcome.


Ballroom dance at Island YMCA

The Moon River Dancers invite you to join them March 8, 7-10:30 p.m., at The Island YMCA located at 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd. for an evening of dance, music and socializing. DJ Music will be provided. This casual affair will provide an atmosphere of good clean fun.

There will be a Tango Lesson by Ebi Ilami of Essi's Dance Studio from 7-8 p.m. for beginners or for those who wish to simply refresh an old step. There will be light refreshments, the lesson and music all for $6 for members or $8 for nonmembers.

For more information please call Susan Taylor at (912) 441-1448 or The Islands YMCA at (912) 897-1192.

Singles, beginners, and general public are welcome.


Group will stage 'Blithe Spirit'

SUN CITY - "Blithe Spirit," a three-act farce by Noel Coward, will be presented this month by members of the Sun City Community Theater.

The cast will include Bob Rassman, Joan Galasso, Lois Mackay, Freda Pearsall, Wendell Turner, Joan Flynn and Pat Strickland. Perry Molinaro is the director and Naomi Haarhaus is assistant director/stage manager.

Performances will be at 7 p.m. March 21 and 22 and 1 p.m. March 23 at Pinckey Hall. For ticket information, call (843)705-9168.


Coffee hosted by Women's Association

HILTON HEAD ISLAND - The Women's Association of Hilton Head Island will hold a welcoming coffee at 10 a.m. March 13, at the home of Lois Wilson, 13 Spartina Point, Moss Creek.

All women residing on Hilton Head and from the island to and including Rose Hill Plantation are eligible for membership. The coffee is an opportunity for non-members to become familiar with the program and activities of the WAHHI.

For reservations and information, please call Laraine (843) 342-6682 or Sandy (843) 342-5978


Free heaters, blankets to eligible seniors

SAVANNAH - In response to the senior community's need for assistance during the cold months, seniors over the age of 55 who are without effective household heating measures are eligible for a new blanket or space heater. For more information, or to request eligibility, call Senior Citizens Inc. at (912) 236-0363 x 126.


Master swim group seeks members

SAVANNAH - Savannah Masters meet and swim at the Chatham County Aquatic Center, 7240 Sallie Mood Dr., 5:30-6:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 6-7:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; and 7-8:30 a.m. Saturday. Levels include beginner, fitness, tri-athlete and competitive. For more information, call coach Scott Rabalais, (912) 927-7016, e-mail him at scott@savannahmasters.com, or go online, www.savannahmasters.com


SHARE MEMBERS ENJOY A VARIETY OF special programs

HILTON HEAD - From learning to better use your computer, to bicycling, bowling, fitness programs and a variety of travel opportunities, Hilton Head Island SHARE members are the seniors who are out there enjoying themselves! For a full listing of monthly and weekly programs and membership information, call SHARE Senior Center or stop by the office, 6 Office Park Road, (843) 785-6444, e-mail: hhishare@juno.com


VistaCare Hospice seeks volunteers

SAVANNAH - You can bring relief to the lives of many by volunteering your time and talents to VistaCare. This growing hospice needs caring people who can help terminally ill patients and their family members. The busy staff also utilizes volunteers while providing comfort to the lives of people in their final days. VistaCare urgently needs patient care and administrative volunteers. If you want to be a part of an organization that helps individuals cope with the physical, spiritual and sociological issues surrounding serious illness, contact Kim Tutan at (912) 691-1476.


Prayer breakfast group meets weekly

SAVANNAH - The Christian Businessmen's Committee Prayer Breakfast is held every Tuesday at River's Edge Retirement Community, 6206 Waters Ave., beginning at 6:30 a.m. Call (912) 352-7646.


Mental illness group meets regularly

SAVANNAH - The Savannah Chapter of the National Association for the Mentally Ill meets from 4-6 p.m. the third Sunday of each month in room 226 of the Armstrong Atlantic Southern University Sports Education Building. Open to anyone affected by mental illness or who is caretaker for someone suffering from mental illness, the meeting usually has a guest speaker.

A weekly family support meeting is held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 12 Commerce Place, on Commercial Drive just east of Eisenhower Drive. For more information on either of these meetings, call (912) 353-7143.


BRIDGE CLUB MEETS AT THE JEA

SAVANNAH - Drop in and enjoy playing Bridge with your friends at an ACBL certified Duplicate Bridge game at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 51111 Abercorn St., every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Fee $4. Call Lynn Pories at (912) 354-9739 for more information.


Interracial Interfaith Community welcomes all

SAVANNAH - The Interracial Interfaith Community is open to all people of all faiths at its regular meeting the fourth Thursday of every month at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Anderson St.

Supper ($7) and discussion is from 6:30-8 p.m.

IIC takes an active role in exposing and confronting both personal and institutional racism, is a catalyst for healing and spiritual growth and offers a variety of educational and cultural programs.

Recent programs include Parent University, Can We Talk? Conferences, Friends Puppet Show and the Anti-Racism Conference at the Universalist Church.

For more information, call Jamie Maury, (912) 353-5262.


Seniors can get help with water bills

SAVANNAH - Water customers age 65 and older can get a $3 per month discount on their City of Savannah water bill if they are single with an annual income of $9,500 or less, or married with annual income of $15,500 or less. To receive the benefit, apply at Senior Citizens Inc. Call (912) 236-0363, Ext. 125.


Looking for some good senior volunteers

SAVANNAH - The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is in need of volunteers to share their time and talents giving back to the communities.

Through RSVP, seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations, including hospitals, churches, youth recreational centers and educational facilities. Volunteers can serve as few hours or as much as 40 hours per week. RSVP involves seniors in service that matches their personal interests and make use of their skills and lifelong experience. The only qualifications needed are to be at least 55 or older and to have the desire to share with the communities your personal talents.

Opportunities are presently open at the Better Business Bureau, Carver Heights Association, Georgia Radio Reading and many other locations. For information, call (912) 234-7842 or 238-2960, ext 123.


Alzheimer's support group meeting

SAVANNAH - Communication difficulties due to the deterioration of memory functions causes many people to avoid visiting Alzheimer patients. During the March 3 meeting, the support group will discuss some ideas for visiting and communicating with people who have memory losses. Videos entitled "Meeting Daily Challenges" and "Managing Difficult Behaviors" will also be available to view in March. On April 7, Nancy Sheets, a retired nursing administrator, will lead a discussion on stress management.

The Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Caregivers Support Group meets monthly on the first Monday and third Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway.

A resource library of articles, books and videos on Alzheimer 's disease is available at the church.

The free group is for caregivers, loved ones and friends of victims of Alzheimer's and related diseases. Information: (912) 598-9905 or (912) 598-8516.


To have your community event included in "Senior Notebook," fax to: Coastal Senior, (912) 236-8989; email: surfnsenior@yahoo.com; or mail to: Coastal Senior-Carolina, P.O. Box 1088, Savannah GA 31402. Deadline is the last Friday of the month. Questions? Call us, (912) 652-0354.