Calendar
Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group

This Alzheimer's Support Group provides interaction, information and inspiration for family members and caregivers in a confidential and supportive environment. This support group is affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association. We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. at Oriska Loving Care Adult Day Care, 1200 McKim Dr. Blairsville. Respite care is available during this support group. For more information contact: Elizabeth Uhle, Group Facilitator 706-745-6636.

Narcotics Anonymous

Mountain Folks Group meets every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. at New Hope Fellowship Church, 1299 Old Blue Ridge Hwy., next to Byers Well Drilling. All are welcome-don't lose hope because we can help. For information call (706) 835-2059. Leave a message if no answer.

TOPS"Take Off Pounds Sensibly"

TOPS provides members with information, motivation and fellowship in attaining and maintaining weight-loss goals. There are no quick fixes at TOPS and no phony guarantees about weight loss. It is up to you to make a commitment to live a healthier lifestyle. If you bring the desire, we can help.

TOPS meets every Tuesday at the Church of Christ in Blairsville, 19/129 S. Gainesville Hwy., at 5:30 p.m. For more information call 706

835-1607.

Food Addicts Anon. Meetings are held on

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Sharp Memorial Church in Young Harris, Ga. For more information call Jim at 828-361-7565 or 828-389-1975.

Road to Recovery

Are you a cancer patient? Do you need a ride to and from your treatment sessions? A lack of transportation should not be the reason why cancer patients do not receive the life-saving cancer treatment they need. The American Cancer Society offers their Road to Recovery program to help transport cancer patients to and from their treatment. The Society has a tollfree number that you may call, and an operator will put you in touch with local volunteers that give cancer patients without personal transportation rides to and from their cancer treatment sessions. Give them a call at 1-800-ACS-2345.

Bereavement Support Group

Welcome to a community bereavement support group. A place to share your thoughts and feelings and grow together with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

First Thursday of every month

Where: United Community Bank, Community Room, Blairsville, Georgia

When: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Third Thursday of every month

Where: Appalachian Community Bank, Community Room, Blairsville, Georgia

When: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Facilitator: Suzanne Repp, LCSW

The group is presented by Regency Hospice.

It is free of charge. Please call 1-800-577-8791 or 706-896-1251 for any further information.

GWRRA meets

Chapter J of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) meets the third Saturday of each month at Daniel's Steak House in Hiawassee. Lunch is at 11 a.m. and the meeting is at noon.

We encourage current members of the GWRRA and anyone interested in becoming a member to join us. Guests are always welcome, and we look forward to seeing participants from other chapters. There are great rides coming up and we hope many of you will join us.

For more information, contact Chapter Director Terry Kintz at 706745-9542.

Diabetes Foundation of GA Membership Campaign

To help the Diabetes population of Georgia become a member of our efforts to support the defeat of Diabetes in Georgia.

The membership cost is $20 a year and will keep you advised of what the foundation is doing for Georgia diabetes. You can go to gadiabetes.org and keep informed.

Please send your donation to:

Diabetes Foundation of Georgia, PO Box 1580, Blairsville, GA 30514. All donations will be used in the State of Georgia.

Parkinsons' Support Group

Our group meets on the second Thursday of each month in the conference room of the Union County Public Library at 2 p.m. for further information contact Paula Wilde at (706) 745-6594 or Peter and Helen Schultze at (706) 7459171

Business Women of Blairsville

Meeting of professional business women meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 8 a.m. at Cooks Restaurant in Blairsville. We are sharing leads, information and support of our businesses and our community.

Oasis Offers Beginning Bridge Class

Enroll now to learn to play bridge, make friends and have fun in the process. For more info contact the instructor, George Houdeshel at 706-745-4535.

Registration forms and class listings for the Fall Term beginning September 14 are available at the Union County Chamber of Commerce, Blairsville Library, Senior Citizen's Center and all Blairsville Banks.

Hiawassee River Valley Kennel Club

Hiawassee River Valley Kennel Club will be hosting our Second Fun Match for AKC registered dogs Sunday, September 10 at the Brasstown Community Center on Settawig Road, Brasstown, N.C. Entries accepted from 8:30-10:00 a.m. Fees: $5 for first entry and $3 for each additional entry of the same dog. Inside events beginning at 10:30 are: Conformation, followed by Jr. Show and Obedience Competition. Outside beginning at 10:30: Rally. Contacts: Match Chairperson: Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082 or President Edna Hodges @ 828 835 3311.

Art Works Extravaganza

The Mountain Regional Arts & Crafts Guild is sponsoring a fundraiser sit down dinner, dance and silent auction at Brasstown Valley resort, September 16, 2006 at 6.00pm. Proceeds benefit their outreach programs. Tickets are $ 65.00 per person, available at local Chambers of Commerce or by calling 706-896-0932. Corporate sponsor is Brasstown Valley Resort.

Berrong Family Reunion Date: September 17, 2006

Time: 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.

Place: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Upper Pavilion

Hiawassee, Georgia

Throw a lawn chair in the trunk of the car, bring your family photos, a favorite food to add to the buffet, and enjoy a get-together with relatives.

Dinner will be at 12:30 P.M. The silverware, paper products, tea and coffee will be furnished.

Flea market for north Georgia SPCA

The North Georgia SPCA will be holding a flea market at Ingles Shopping Center in Blairsville on October 28. We need your donations of unwanted articles to make this a success. We offer PAL (prevent a litter) coupons to help people get their animals spayed and neutered and we help people get strays/pets adopted. We do not have a facility to house animals. Please call us to find out the different drop off centers for your donated items. If you have something large you want to donate, ie sofa - we can have someone pick up those items the week before the flea market. 706-745-7722 and leave a message with your phone number repeated twice. Also, if you can volunteer for this, please call this same number and leave your name and number. Thank you for your support.

Georgia Mountains Community Services

The Board of Directors of the Georgia Mountains Community Services will hold Committee meetings on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Georgia Mountains Community Services Administrative Offices at 4331 Thurmond Tanner Road, Flowery Branch, GA.

The public is invited to attend. For further information or directions, please contact Carol Evans at 678513-5714 or 1-800-525-8751 or by email at cgevans@gamtns.org.

Brasstown concert association

Frederick Moyer, classical pianist, in concert Presented by the Brasstown Concert Association

Sunday, September 24, 3:00 p.m., Community Room, Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC

General admission: Adults: $12; Students: $6. No reservations required. For information call 828389-0033.

Creative Writing class

A Creative Writing class will be taught at Tri-County Community College each Tuesday beginning September 12, from 6:30 9:30 p.m. This is a fun class where

you can hone your writing skills. Meet other writers and enjoy their work as you learn from each other. Classes will meet in the McSwain Building. Call Shirley Uphouse: 828837-6007 for details and sign up through Tri-County Community College Continuing Education. Call them at 828-837-4313.

Dog show

HIWASSEE RIVER VALLEY KENNEL CLUB will be hosting our Second Fun Match for AKC registered dogs Sunday September 10 at the Brasstown Community Center on Settawig Road, Brasstown, NC. Entries accepted from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Fees: $5.00 for first entry and $3.00 for each additional entry of the same dog. Inside events beginning at 10:30 are: Conformation, followed by Jr. Show. and Obedience Competition. Outside beginning at 10:30: Rally. Contacts: Match Chairperson: Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082 or President Edna Hodges @ 828 835 3311.

Jones Reunion

Decendents of Henderson, Wiley Levi, John Wesley, "Lum" Columbus, Eddie, Zelve, Gene, Martha Noami, Minel Ive, Mattie, Bant, Bethinie, Alfred, Cordenia, Hampton and Bart Jones

September 9, 2006, 12:00 Noon, Meeks Park, Blairsville, Ga.

All family and friends invited. For information call Glenda Davis (706) 745-2673 or Hank Jones (706) 745-7720.

UCIG Fall Festival

Union County Interagency Group will be holding its Fall Festival of Community Services on Saturday, September 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Hwy 515 next to CVS Pharmacy in Blairsville. UCIG is comprised of various agencies, civic groups, businesses, ministries and individuals interested in making comprehensive service information and resources on health, education and well-being available to all citizens of Union County.

The Fall Festival offers information, exhibits, entertainment, give-ways, food and fun for the whole family. Those interested in show-casing their service agency, business or civic group at this unique festival can contact Kathy Adams at Branan Lodge at (706) 745-5565 for an application.