Fall craft fair

BLOOMINGDALE -- Alpha United Methodist Church in Bloomingdale, Georgia will be having a Fall Craft Fair Oct. 9, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All interested vendors, crafters or shoppers should call (912) 748-4062 for more information.


Happy Geechees Reunion

SAVANNAH -- the 26th reunion of the Happy Geechees will be Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Wilmington Island Club. Happy Geechees include attendees of B.C., Commercial, Savannah High schools as well as St. Vincent's Academy through 1954 as well as guests. For more information call Logan Dixon at (912) 920-3896.


Spanish Oaks Hospice is seeking volunteers

SAVANNAH - Volunteers in the facility help with administrative tasks and patient care. The 36-bed Spanish Oaks Hospice and Retreat is located at 8510 Whitfield Ave. A full orientation and training is available for all interested. Call Cyndi Haggerty-Krupa for more information or to schedule training, (912) 356-0233.


Senior Volunteers Needed

SAVANNAH - Coastal Georgiacares needs volunteers Senior 55 and older to counsel Medicare beneficiaries on questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, Medicare prescription drug cards, Medicare error, waste and abuse, long term care insurance, and other health related issues. Training will be provided. For more information, please call 1-800-669-8387.


Preservation Classic Golf Tournament

BLUFFTON- The Bluffton Historical Preservation Society is hosting a golf tournament at the new Pete Dye Course at Hampton Hall off Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Team formation and sponsorship opportunities are available. Refreshments, lunch and award reception included. Contact Liz Johnson for more information by phone at (843) 341-8377, or by email at ljohnson@hiltonheadisland.org.

Proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of The Heyward House Historic Center. Go online for more information, www.Heywardhouse.org.


Pain Management Clinic

BEAUFORT -- The Beaufort Memorial Hospital Pain Management Clinic is offering a free Reflex Sympathy Dystrophy support group that will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in Beaufort Memorial Hospital's Riverview Cafeteria.

Topics will be determined by the group. For more information, call Michelle Schmidt at (912) 631-7551 or Pat DeYoung at (912) 522-7631.


Rubber Stamp Club meets

BEAUFORT -- The Beaufort Decorative Arts Rubber Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Carolina Stamper, 203 Carteret St., Suite A, Beaufort. For more information, call (843) 522-9966.


League of Women Voters meets

BLUFFTON -- The League of Women Voters of the Bluffton area meets every third Thursday at 8 a.m. at Bess' of Bluffton on S.C. 46. The meeting is open to men and women of the greater Bluffton area. For more information, call Tamela Harrell at 683-4100.


American Legion meets

RIDGELAND -- The American Legion Sgt. Jasper Post 58 meets at 7:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at Pratt Memorial Library on Logan Street in Ridgeland.


Genealogy, Internet and computer workshops offered

HILTON HEAD -- The second Monday of both October and November the Heritage Library will offer free introductory workshops for the beginning genealogist. The first will be held Oct. 11 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

"What to expect from researching at Internet sites" for intermediate researchers will be offered Oct. 19 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. A $15 fee is required.

"Record keeping using the computer -- Family Tree Maker and other genealogy software programs" will be offered Oct. 27 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. A fee of $15 is required.

All workshops will be held in the Reading room of the Heritage Library, Suite 300 of the Courtyard Building, just outside the Greenwood Gate to Sea Pines.

Reservations are suggested for all workshops. Call (843) 686-6560 for more information and reservations.


American Association of University Women

HILTON HEAD -- The Hilton Head & Bluffton branch of the American Association of University Women meets on the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Seabrook on Pope Avenue beginning Oct. 2.

For more information, call (843) 671-4289.


Litter Pick Brigade

BLUFFTON -- The All Joy Buzzard Brigade (also known as the All Joy Road Litter Pickup) meets monthly on the fourth Saturday at 9 a.m. at M.C. Riley School, Bluffton. For more information on volunteering, call Lynn Judd at (843) 757-7154.


Republican Lunch Group

HILTON HEAD -- The 1st Monday Republican Lunch Group meets at noon on the first Monday of each month at Aunt Chiladas restaurant on Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island. The public is invited. Reservations are not required.


Alzheimers' Memory Walk

BLUFFTON -- The Alzheimer's Associations of Hilton Head, Beaufort and Sun City will hold a Memory Walk at the Sun City Pavilion Saturday, Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m. For more information call, Marilyn Wiener at (843) 705-5349.


Wine tasting and sale

HONEY HORN PLANTATION -- Oct.16, the Coastal Discovery Museum will host Winetime III at historic Honey Horn from 1-4 p.m. More than 300 fine wines will be available for sampling and purchase, representing 70 different wineries. Wines purchased at the sale will be at warehouse prices, with the pick-up of purchases arranged for Oct. 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Honey Horn. The cost of $25 per adult ($20 for museum members) allows you to sample wines and purchase. All proceeds support the Coastal Discovery Museum. Picnic food will be available for sale.

For further information, call the museum at (843) 689-6767, ext 224.


Community Festival

HONEY HORN PLANTATION -- The Coastal Discovery Museum Community Festival will be held at Honey Horn Oct. 22 and Oct. 23, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. An evening of genuine family fun is what the Annual Coastal Discovery Museum's Annual Community Festival is all about! The festival will feature a trail through the haunted forest put on by the Hilton Head Rotary Club, inflatable rides and games.

Hungry? Hamburgers and hot dogs (cooked by our own Fire Department) beer, wine and soft drinks will be available. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Department will be on hand with the Ident-A-Kid program, the K-9 unit, a crime safety house, a motorcycle and Camaro. A pumpkin carving contest will be held for children of all ages. Many businesses in the community will host activities with games and giveaways for the children.

Admission to the festival is $10 per vehicle and you will receive $5 worth of tickets for food and activities. Admission for museum members is free, with individual tickets available for purchase of food, beverages and activities.

For further information about the festival call Robin Swift at (843) 689-6767, ext. 224.


Marine Rescue Squad meeting

HARDEEVILLE -- The Hardeeville Marine Rescue Squadron meets the second Monday of each month at the MRS building at Millstone Landing, Hardeeville. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. For directions or information, call Sam Sutherland at 338-0856.


Humane Association Thrift Store

HILTON HEAD -- The Litter Box Thrift Store, run by the Hilton Head Humane Association, is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The only items not accepted as merchandise to sell are large appliances.

For more information, call (84 3) 842-6369 or *(843) 681-8686.


Caregivers Support Group

BLUFFTON -- A Caregivers Support Group meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Campbell Chapel AME Church, 23 Boundary St., Bluffton. The group offers support for dementia, stroke and other long-term illnesses.

For more information, call Marilyn Wiener, facilitator, at (843) 705-5349.


Support group meets

LADY'S ISLAND -- Recovery Inc., a nonprofit self-help group for nervous, anxious and depressed people, meets from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady's Island Drive, Lady's Island. For more information, call (843) 521-0111.


Habitat Volunteer night is first tuesday

LADY'S ISLAND -- Lowcountry Habitat Volunteer Night is at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady's Island Drive, Lady's Island. All interested volunteers are invited. Volunteers are needed for the ReStore, Faith House Build, Family Support and special events. The Shed retail facility is selling new and used building materials, keeping tons of materials out of local landfills. For more information and to volunteer, call the Lowcountry Habitat office at (843) 379-3790; the ReStore at (843) 525-0055; or send an e-mail to habitat@hargray.com.


Depression and Bipolar seminar

HILTON HEAD --The Mental Health Association of Beaufort and Jasper counties is offering a Depression and Bipolar Support Group led by peers from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Hilton Head Island on the last Tuesday of the month beginning Sept. 28. The purpose will be to share experiences, information and strategies for successfully living with these illnesses. Adolescents are welcome to attend with a parent. For more information, call (843) 682-2900.


Peace meeting

HILTON HEAD -- Hilton Head for Peace meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Palmetto Electric Cooperative, 111 Mathews Drive. The next meeting is Oct. 13.


Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training

HILTON HEAD ISLAND - Thousands of adults in Beaufort County can't read, write or speak English. Find out how you can help by attending Literacy Volunteers' orientation Oct. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at LVL's Wexford office, 9 Town Center Court, Hilton Head.

Volunteer training will take place on four consecutive days, Oct. 11-14 from 4-7 p.m., at the Wexford Office. All sessions are required and will certify you to tutor English for speakers of other languages and basic literacy.

To register call Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry, (843) 686-6655.

For more information about volunteering in Beaufort, call (843) 525-6658.


Bridge Lessons

HILTON HEAD ISLAND - If you have ever wanted to learn bridge, or you are currently a social bridge player but would like to learn the modern way to accurately bid and play the hands, then come to the Hilton Head Island Bridge Club in Port Royal Plaza. Lessons and workshops are available for beginning and intermediate players Monday at 7 p.m., Tuesday. at 1 p.m., Wednesday at 10 a.m., and Thursday at 7 p.m. Each week is stand alone, so you do not need to sign up for a series of lessons. Call Kathie Walsh at (843) 689-6239 for more information.


Learn about organ donation

HILTON HEAD ISLAND - Learn how to be an organ donor. Learn how to help one of the thousands of people on a waiting list to receive a life saving organ. Call Gift of Life at (877) 277-4866 or George Rowan at (843) 671-4600 to request a speaker on the subject.


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BLOOD CENTER

BEAUFORT - Lowcountry Community Blood Center, is seeking part-time volunteers to assist with donor recruitment for community blood drives.

At least two volunteers are needed to work one day per week, for a few hours each day. Volunteers will work in their own office, located in the pathology department at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Training will be provided. Days and hours are flexible.

For more information about the Lowcountry Community Blood Center or to become a volunteer, call Courtney McDermott at (843) 522-5171.


VistaCare Hospice seeks volunteers

SAVANNAH - This growing hospice needs caring people who can help terminally ill patients and their families. VistaCare urgently needs patient care and administrative volunteers. If you want to be a part of the organization that helps individuals cope with the physical, spiritual and sociological issues surrounding serious illness, contact Kim Tutan at (912) 691-1476.


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. Family support meetings are held from 4-4:45 p.m. prior to the monthly meetings. For more information, call (912) 353-7143.


Bridge club meets at 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 is $4. Call Lynn Pories at (912) 354 9739 for more information.


Looking for some good senior volunteers

SAVANNAH - The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program 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. For information, call (912) 234-7842 or (912) 238-2960, ext 123.


Seniors looking for companions

SAVANNAH - If you have few hours a week and like to help others, you may be a perfect fit for Senior Citizens Inc.'s Senior Companion Program. Senior Companions serve 20 hours a week and receive a small stipend and travel assistance. For more information or to sign up, call Senior Citizens Inc., (912) 236-0363, Ext. 120 or 121.


Program needs foster grandparents

SAVANNAH - Volunteers are being sought to share their time and talents through the Foster Grandparent Program. If you're age 60 or over and can share 20 hours a week at local schools, day cares and social service agencies, you could be eligible to participate. A small stipend and transportation costs are provided. For more information, call Linda Fields at (912) 234-7842 or (912) 238-2960, ext. 123.


CASA needs volunteers to advocate for abused children

SAVANNAH - Every child should have a safe, loving, and permanent home, but many do not. Each year hundreds of children in Chatham County are abused and neglected by those who are supposed to care for them. The Savannah/Chatham County Court Appointed Special Advocates program is a catalyst for change, but they need your help. These children need your voice in court to speak up for their best interests and to ensure they are placed in safe and permanent homes. For more information call (912) 447 8908.


Masters swim club meets

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, or e-mail him at: scott@savannahmasters.com or go online to www.savannahmasters.com


Preservation Historical Society Golf Tournament

BLUFFTON -- The Bluffton Historical Preservation Society will host a golf tournament at the new Pete Dye Course at Hampton Hall off Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton on Monday, October 18th, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Team formation and sponsorship opportunities are available. Refreshments, lunch, and award reception included. Please contact Liz Johnson for more information (843) 341-8377 or ljohnson@hiltonheadisland.org. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Historical Society and the ongoing restoration of The Heyward House Historic Center. http://www.heywardhouse.org


Hilton Head Aquatics Club Masters Swim Team seeks swimmers

HILTON HEAD ISLAND - If you are interested in joining the team your first week is free. An experienced coach will help with stroke technique and conditioning for all levels of swimmers. Practice times are Monday-Friday 5:45-7:15 a.m., 7-8:30 a.m., and 6:30-7:30 p.m. The team fee is $25 monthly and a $30 USMS annual fee. For information, call Rebekah Stuntz at (843) 681-7273


Bereavement Support Group

BLUFFTON - Hospice Care of the Lowcountry is extending our support program in the Sun City and Bluffton area. "New Beginnings" will meet the first and third Wednesday of the month from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center in the classroom located in the lobby. The group is facilitated by a professional and is offered free of charge. For more information please contact Renee Pigat, Bereavement Coordinator, at (843) 681-7814.


Mental Health disorder recovery group meets

HILTON HEAD -- The Mental Health Association of Beaufort and Jasper counties is offering a new social club, Rendezvous, for adults in recovery with a mental health disorder. The group is peer-run and meets monthly the first and third Wednesday on Hilton Head Island to go out for free or inexpensive social opportunities as a group.

For more information, call (843) 682-2900.


Oktoberfest

PORT ROYAL --The Old Village Association of Port Royal will host its second annual Oktoberfest Festival from noon-5 p.m. Oct. 23 on Paris Avenue in the Old Village of Port Royal.

The festival includes live entertainment by the Rhinelanders with traditional Oktoberfest music at the Old Village Association's Beer Garden from 1-4 p.m. The YMCA of Port Royal is sponsoring and hosting activities and games for children of all ages. Other activities include a classic car and truck show and a dog walk sponsored by the Humane Society. A special book signing will be at A Lil Peace of Heaven teahouse and local artists will exhibit at the Union Church. Traditional Oktoberfest foods and drinks, beer and bratwurst, hot dogs and other food specialties will be prepared by local restaurants and the Old Village Association.

Art and craft exhibitors are welcome. The festival is free and the public is invited. Tickets may be purchased for food and beverage items.

For more information about restaurant participation, artist, vendor and sponsorship opportunities, call Joe Lee (843) 522-9867 or Kit and Lewis Bruce (843) 470-0699.


Skidaway Island Marine Science Campus

SAVANNAH -- You may know it's there, but do you know everything that's involved about this Savannah science complex? You can learn more at an open house, Oct. 16, noon-5 p.m., sponsored by the University of Georgia Marine Education Center & Aquarium, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary and FM 91, GA Public Radio.

Visitors will get a behind the scenes aquarium tour, lab tours, view video programs, take in the annual photography exhibit, walk a guided nature trail tour, tour the research vessel "Sea Dawg," and, just for the kids, participate in cool art activities.

There will be lectures, lab tours, a tour of research vessel "Savannah," and more activities for kids.

The Gray's Reef staff will demonstrate a remote operating vehicle and present exhibits about the environment of Gray's Reef.

The staff of FM 91, will provide a behind the scenes look at radio broadcasting.

All activities are free and open to the public. For more information, call (912) 598-2447


Hospice Thrift Shop

HILTON HEAD -- Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, a nonprofit organization, has opened a thrift shop in buildings 3 and 4 in Mathew's Court, across from Port Royal Plaza and Sam's Club, on Mathews Drive.

The new shop is called Hospice Community Thrift and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday., Wed. and Fri., and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat. Hospice Care of the Lowcountry and other nonprofit charities in the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton areas will receive the proceeds.


Republican Club meeting

BLUFFTON -- The Bluffton Republican Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the Holiday Inn Express, S.C. 46, Bluffton. The public is invited. For more information, call Dianne Reynolds, club president, at (843) 757-3882.


SHARE programs for Active Seniors

HILTON HEAD ISLAND - 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 at hhishare@juno.com


Survivor's support group meets

HILTON HEAD - A suicide survivors' support group meets 6-7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at the Hilton Head Island library. The group is sponsored by Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. It is open to all suicide survivors and to family and friends. For more information, call Renee Pigat at (843) 681-7814


Bluffton Toastmasters meets

BLUFFTON - A Bluffton Toastmasters chapter meets from 7:45-8:45 a.m. every Tuesday. at Palmetto Electric near Sun City on U.S. 278. For more information, call Dee at (843) 689-2285.


Women's support group meets

HILTON HEAD - A women's support group, open to anyone who is or ever has been in an abusive relationship, meets on Hilton Head Island 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday. Call the Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse for location and more information at 1-800-868-2632.


Anxiety group meets each Tuesday

LADY'S ISLAND - Recovery Inc., a nonprofit self-help group for nervous, anxious and depressed people, meets 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady's Island Drive, Lady's Island. For more information, call (843) 521-0111.


Bereavement support group meetings

BLUFFTON - The Palmetto Health Hospice's Pathfinders bereavement support group meets 10-11 a.m. on the third Tuesday. of every month in the conference room of Palmetto Health Hospice, 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Suite 104, Bluffton. For more information, call (843) 706-2566.


Learn to use a computer

HILTON HEAD - Free computer training for people who have little or no knowledge of computers will be offered from 9-10 a.m. at the Hilton Head Public Library. The series of classes starts the first Wednesday of each month.

Signup is at the library's registration desk. For more information, call (843) 342-9200.


Internet genealogy workshop

HILTON HEAD - The Heritage Library, suite 300 in the Courtyard Building just outside the Greenwood Gate to Sea Pines, is sponsoring an ongoing Internet genealogy workshop series continuing on Wednesdays.

$15 for nonmembers -- $10 for foundation members. To register call (843) 686-6560 or e-mail sandeeh@herigagelib.org


Alzheimer's support group meets

BLUFFTON - The Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Support Group 2, affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association Palmetto Chapter, has added an Early Onset/Recent Diagnosis Support Group that also includes those recently symptomatic with Alzheimer's disease, related disorders, stroke and Parkinson's disease. Early onset means age 64 and younger. This group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at the Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center at S.C. 170 and U.S. 278, Bluffton. For more information, call Marilyn Wiener, group facilitator, at (843) 705-5349.


Arthritis support group

HILTON HEAD - The Arthritis Support Group of the Lowcountry meets the second Thursday of each month from 2-3 p.m. at the LaMotte Building of the Hilton Head Regional Medical Center.

For more information, call (843) 686-7399 or e-mail


Dementia, stroke support group meets

BLUFFTON - A caregivers Support Group meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Campbell Chapel AME Church, 23 Boundary St., Bluffton. The group offers support for dementia, stroke and other long-term illnesses. For more information, call Marilyn Wiener, facilitator, at (843) 705-5349.


Bereavement support group meeting

BLUFFTON - A Pathfinders bereavement support group is hosted by Palmetto Health Hospice the first Monday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in their conference room, Suite 104, 27 Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton, and the third Tuesday of each month from noon-1 p.m. For more information, or to register, call (843) 706-2566 or 1-888-818-8269. It is free and the public is invited.


Arthritis groups meet

HILTON HEAD - The Arthritis Foundation's Hilton Head Island group meets at 1:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month in the Seabrook Auditorium. Danielle Haines is the facilitator.

BLUFFTON - The Bluffton-Sun City group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the classroom of the Bluffton/Okatie Outpatient Center the fourth Monday of the month. Sue Wise is the facilitator.

For more information on either group, call (843) 689-9960.


Wives & daughters Alzheimer's and Dementia support group

SUN CITY - The Alzheimer's and Other Dementia Wives/Daughters of the Impaired Support Group meets at 2 p.m. every first Monday of the month at 5 Lake Somerset Drive, Sun City. This is a subgroup of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Support Group. For more information, call Marilyn Wiener, facilitator, at (843) 705-5349.


To have your community event included in Senior Notebook, fax to: Coastal Senior, (912) 236-8989; email: james.parker@savannahnow.com; or mail to: Coastal Senior, P.O. Box 1088, Savannah GA 31402. Deadline is the 15th of each month. Questions? Call us, (912) 652-0354.