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Fundraising dates: pages 4-7 Directions to the agency – page 8 October 2015 - Lydia Calendar Training Dates - at the agency 10th Saturday Sew Much Talent Sewing Group: 9:30am – 12:30am. Learn to sew Lydia totes in support of the women Lydia serves. Bring your sewing machine! Call 706.736.5467 to register. New Volunteer Orientation: 10:30am – 11:30am. For all new Lydia Volunteers. Events Volunteer Training: 11:30am – 12:15pm. For current Lydia Volunteers. 15th Thursday – Lodging Volunteer Training: 10:00am – 11:30am, Requires prerequisite of New Volunteer Orientation and criminal background check. 20th Tuesday - New Volunteer Orientation: 12:30pm – 1:30pm, For all new volunteers. Calendar Dates 1st Thursday - Coca-Cola's Annual Employee Health Fair: 5:00am-10:00am and 2:00pm-6:00pm, Coca-Cola employees are invited to meet Lydia volunteers and learn more about free and caring services for women fighting cancer and volunteer opportunities at The Lydia Project. 1901 North Leg Road, Augusta, GA 30909. Harmony Springs Sewing Circle Lydia Sewing Day: 9am- 3pm, Harmony Springs Church of God in Christ (Mennonite), Inc. Volunteers will sew Lydia totes in support of women fighting cancer. New Volunteers Welcomed -Bring your sewing machine and meet in the Fellowship Hall! 9991 GA, Highway 88 W, Avera, GA 30803. Inquiries: Contact Karla at [email protected]. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Thursday - Prayer Group: 9:30am, Lifting up women’s prayer requests received current week, at the agency. 1st through 16th - Augusta Christian Schools Collection Drive: Thank you students and faculty for donating lotions (purse size), tissues (pocket size), blue or black writing pens, gallon sized sip lock bags, Walmart and Target Gift Cards. Donations are placed in the purple collection boxes in Bibl Classes and in the library. 313 Baston Road, Martinez, GA 30907. 1st through 30th - Baker Place Elementary School Collection Drive: Thank you students and faculty for donating lotions (purse size), tissues (pocket size), and blue or black writing pens in support of women fighting cancer. Donations are placed in the purple collection boxes in front of the school office and outside the media center. 2011 Hero Way, Grovetown, GA 30813. 3rd Saturday - Greenbrier High School Cheeleaders Lydia Workday: 9:00am-12:00pm, at the agency. Greenbrier High School Cheerleaders will fill Lydia totes for partner distribution and help in upcoming fundraising efforts. Thank you and bless you for your help and support! 3-4 Saturday and Sunday - Augusta Kennel Club Dog Show: 7:00am-5:00pm. Find Lydia volunteers and original Lydia Designer Collection items to purchase as a gift for a special person or for your favorite four-legged friend's needs! Proceeds from sales will benefit the women Lydia serves! Riverview Park Activities Center, 100 Riverview Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841. 5th Monday - Look Good...Feel Better: 1pm-3pm. Join friends at The Lydia Project for a free, hands-on group workshop led by a licensed cosmologist for female oncology patients currently receiving cancer treatment. You will: Learn to combat appearance-related treatment side-effects Receive a free gift of name-brand cosmetics Learn about skin care, makeup application, nail care, hair loss, wigs and other head covering alternatives. Have fun and smile! To register for the workshop or need more info call the American Cancer Society at 1.800.277.2345. 6th Tuesday - Lymphedema Education Class: 12 pm, University Hospital Breast Health Center hosts this class the first Tuesday of each month. University Hospital Breast Health Professional Center 2, Suite 205. 818 St. Sebastian Way, Augusta, GA 30901. Inquiries: call 706.774.4141. 6th, 13th, 20th Tuesday - Cedar Creek Sew n Sews Lydia Work Day: 10:30am - 1:00pm, Volunteers will cut fabric, sew and trim Lydia totes in support of the women Lydia serves. New volunteers welcomed! Cedar Creek Community Center, 2584 Club Drive, Aiken, SC 29803. Inquiries: contact Mary at 803.502.1380 or [email protected]. 7th Wednesday - GRU Cancer Center Breast Cancer Support Group: 11:30am-1:00pm, GRU Cancer Center hosts a breast cancer support on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings feature speakers and other informative programs. Light refreshments will be served. First Floor Conference Room- 1411 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta, GA 30912. Inquiries: call Sherry Brooks at 706.721.0466. 7th, 14th, 21th, 28th, Wednesday - St. Michael's Sewing Group: 10:00am- 3:00pm, Volunteers sew Lydia totes in support of the women Lydia serves. New Volunteers welcomed! Bring your sewing machine! 263 St. George Drive, Waynesboro, GA 30830. Inquiries: call Alice at 706.554.3306. 8th Thursday - Warren Baptist Church Lydia Workday: 9:00am-12:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm, Volunteers will cut fabric and sew Lydia totes in support of women coping with cancer. Bring your sewing machine. New volunteers welcomed! Rooms D105 and 108, 3203 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30909. Inquiries: call Women of Warren at 706.922.7026. Survive and Support Group Meeting: 6pm, men and women with any kind of cancer are invited to join friends at the Augusta Oncology Associates Office. 3696 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909. Inquiries: call Brenda McGarr at 706.651.4567. 10th Saturday - Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church Lydia Work Day: 9:00am-12:00pm, Volunteers will cut fabric and sew Lydia totes in support of women coping with cancer. Bring your sewing machine-New volunteers welcomed! Nursery services available. Fellowship Hall- 5555 Hereford Farm Rd., Evans, GA 30809. Inquiries: Contact Lisa at 706.631.7412 or [email protected]. Ribbon of Hope Support Event: 10am, Women coping with any type cancer and their caregivers will love the Ribbons of Hope support event with guest speaker Dr. Jennifer Lamneck of University Medical Oncology. Friends who understand and refreshments. The Lydia Project, 1369 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909. Inquiries: call 706.736.5467. 12th Monday – Pink Magnolias Support Group: 6pm, this support group is open to all women who have undergone breast cancer surgery or are going through treatment for breast cancer. Meetings feature speakers from the University Hospital Medical Staff and other informative programs. Light refreshments served. 1348 Walton Way, Augusta GA 30901, Dining Rooms 1-3. Inquiries: call 706.774.4141. Doctors Hospital/AOA Cancer Survivor Support Group: 6:00pm, encouraging support group for male and female oncology patients. The Augusta Oncology Associates Office, 3696 Wheeler Road, Augusta. Inquiries: call Brenda at 706.513.5384. 14th Wednesday - Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church Lydia Work Day: 10am-12pm, Volunteers will cut material for totes later sewn and given to women coping with cancer. Lunch will be served. 101 N Calhoun St, Saluda, SC. Inquiries: call Dee at 803.215. 1354. 17th Saturday - CFC Day of Caring at Lydia : 9:00am-12:00pm. CFC volunteers will make an incredible difference as they warp luminary bags and help prepare for a successful 10th Annual Lights for Lydia campaign as proceeds of the campaign will keep services for women fighting cancer free. Lydia is grateful for your help and support! Mosaic United Methodist Church 3rd Saturday Outreach: 10am–12pm, Find Lydia volunteers at this wonderful community event and learn more about Lydia! 478 Columbia Industrial Boulevard, Evans, GA, 30809. Event inquiries call: 706.650.9187. 19th Monday - Journey of Hope Support Group: 6 pm, at Barney’s Pharmacy. 2604 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906. Inquiries: call Gwen at 706.736.4995. CSRA GYN Support Group Meeting: 6:15pm, at The Lydia Project. Inquiries: call Renee at 706.825.1554. 16th Thursday - Washington County Cancer Support Group Meeting: 6:30pm, Tennille United Methodist Church. Men and women with any type of cancer and caregivers encouraged to attend this helpful, faith-based support group that is also for anyone going through any kind of loss. Refreshments served and friends who understand. 210 Smith Street, Tennille, GA 31089. Inquiries: call Margie at 478.552.7744. 24th Saturday - Advent Lutheran Church Group Lydia Work Day: 9:00am-12:00pm. Volunteers will cut fabric in support of the women Lydia serves. Fellowship Hall-3232 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907. Inquiries: contact Renee at 803.386.3617or [email protected]. St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church Health Fair: 10:00am-2:00pm. Find Lydia Volunteers sharing outreach services and volunteer opportunities at this resourceful event. at t cut fabric in support of the women Lydia serves. Fellowship Hall-3232 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907. Inquiries: contact Renee at 803.386.3617or [email protected]. Fundraising Dates Heartfelt thanks to sponsors in support of women coping with cancer: All Month Affordable Hair Studio Salon - Shop for amazing hair products and much more and support Lydia by donating your change in the collection jar. 2450 Windsor Springs Road, Suite C, Augusta, GA 30906. Edible Arrangements is donating 10% of breast cancer arrangements sales in October at all CSRA locations. Every type of chocolate Dipped Fruit you and your friends’ taste buds can imagine. Aiken- 803.226.0034; Augusta- 706.922.1611; Evans 706.855.1616. North Augusta Wine and Beverage Shop - Shop for fine selections and support Lydia by donating your change in the collection jars. 1135 Knox Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841. Savannah Rapids Kayak Rental - Go Kayaking and support Lydia by donating your change in the collection jar. Savannah Rapids Park 3300 Evans to Locks Road, Martinez, GA 30907. Sew Much Talent "Teach Me to Sew Series" - Sign up for sewing classes this month and support The Lydia Project. Beginner, refresher, and technical skill classes are available for those 8 years and older. A portion of the proceeds for the classes in October will benefit Lydia. For more information and to register, please contact Alethia Hudson at 706.414.1958.