International F. & A.M. Masons and O.E.S.

The International F. & A.M. Masons and O.E.S.’s Jeff Long Lodge and Electa Grand Chapter will hold their convention at Oceanside Inn and Suites 711 North Beachview Drive Jekyll Island, Ga. on October 9-11 2009. Please make plans to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sis. Janice L. Brown
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Volunteers Needed Share your time and special talents with others, join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of EOA, we need your help to help others. Through RSVP seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations from 1 to 40 hours per week. Make your choice of where you want to serve from the many local agencies we are afflicted with.Qualification are to be 55, want to enjoy life and have the desire to share your personal talents with others. Savannah VA Clinic, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society and Hospice House are presently in great need of volunteers through RSVP.Remember, "Volunteers Are The Heart of America"For further exciting information please call 234- 7842 or Linda Fields at 238- 2960 ext. 123.

Junior League

Thrift Sale The 62nd annual Junior League of Savannah Thrift Sale will be held on Oct.2 from 10 am to 2 pm and Oct. 3 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Savannah Civic Center. Admission is $5 Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Civic Center Box Office, 651-6556 or online at jrleaguesav.org

Calling All 1978

Wolverines!! The 1978 class of Tompkins High School will be meeting on Sept. 26, 2009 at 2211 Krenson St.. (In the Hudson Hill Area.) At 5:00 p.m. For information please contact Julie Bright- Dinkins at 443-9806 or brightdinkins@ att.net

Free Prostate

Cancer Screening will be held at 5 p.m., Monday, September 28, Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center.

Alzheimer’s

Association Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets October 5 from 10:30- 12 noon at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway, Savannah. Proposed topic: “Dealing with Loss in Dementia” Lisa Paulson of Hospice Savannah will share ideas using music therapy and other techniques to assist people with moderate to late stage Alzheimer’s. Families affected by this long term neurological disease causing memory loss are encouraged to attend. For directions, call the church at 598-8460. For information about Alzheimer’s call 920-2231 or go to www.alz.org the group meets the first Monday of each month at the church. No reservations are needed.

AE Beach Class of

1970 The Alfred Ely Beach Class of 1970 will meet on Saturday, September 26 at Carnegie Library on Henry Street. The time is 2:30 in the meeting room. The agenda will consist of an itinerary for the 40th class reunion. We are asking all members to be present and on time. The Bulldogs of 1970 are proud of its heritage, and endeavor to keep its bark alive. The National Black

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Cancer

Savannah Coalition Inc. Presents: Knowledge is Power Health Education Workshop for Churches, Civic Groups, Sororities If you would like to Host a Knowledge is Power Workshop Hurry Workshops are Limited! Please call 912- 695-5286. This event is free and open to all men and women. Light Meal will be served, and there will be gifts and giveaways. Tutors and mentors needed. Help give the gift of education. For more information please contact Kerri Goodrich, Performance Initiatives, Inc., 912-507-7106.

Memory Walk

The Alzheimer's Association's Annual Memory Walk will take place on Saturday, September 26 at Johnson Square in Savannah from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

People across Coastal Georgia are invited to participate in this year's event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research programs. This inspiring event calls on volunteers of all ages to become Champions in the fight against Alzheimer's.

Register to walk, start your team, become a sponsor, or make a donation by visiting the Alzheimer's Association at www.georgiamemorywalk. org or call 912-920- 2231 for more information. Babies Don’t Come

With Instructions

Love Babies? This Volunteer Opportunity is for You! The First Steps Parents of Newborns program pairs volunteers with new families in the hospital setting to provide emotional support, parenting education materials, and referrals to community resources. Volunteer training and all materials are provided. For more information about the First Steps Parents of Newborns program call 819-6911 or 819-6910.

Golden Age Program

Seeks Seniors All seniors are encouraged to participate in the Golden Age Program at the beautiful Tatemville Lake and Community Center, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 333 Coleman St. Enjoy good fellowship, hot meals daily, crafts, shopping trips, computer class gardening & more. For more info call 691-6289.

"Wheels of Love" Do you know someone who has been deprived of their ability to walk due to illness or disease? If so, "Wheels of Love" can help your loved ones regain confidence and their independence with a power wheelchair or scooter. For eligibility, call 1-866- 631-3022.

Free Computer

Classes St. Joseph's/Candler's African-American Health Information & Resource Center offers free computer classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and second Saturday of each month. For more information about what skills are taught, please contact 912-447-6605.

A.E. Beach Class

of 1974 Calling all Class of 1974 Bulldogs! It’s time for a reunion. We will celebrate 35 years October 10 with a banquet at Johnny Harris 1651 East Victory Dr. The cost is $40. For more info contact Tommy West at 695-0082, Ned Gwinner 843-290-8539, or Iona Newton at 695-4092.