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It’s bound to appeal to every- at 8 pm on March 25th in Symphony There. You have a great choice one. Don’t you just love to recognize Hall, Atlanta, 1280 Peachtree St of entertainment for March – of Everything that is done in the movie theme songs?! The MSO is (404) 733-5000. Janet Jackson will course the very best might be to world is done by hope. getting better and better. be at 7:30 pm, March 29th, at the invite your family and friends over Martin Luther Two important happenings we Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St NE, for a home cooked meal and lots of want to mention: Joey Stuckey and Atlanta (404) 881-2100. great conversation. Up close and per- his jazz trio will be performing in Also, “Martinis and Imax” will sonal! downtown Macon, March 4th, for be presenting at 6:30 pm every “First Friday,” and Tanya Tucker will Friday from January to November at Common sense is genius dressed We’ve been having a lot of be the Grand Opera House (478) the Fernbank Museum of Natural in its working clothes. parties lately. We believe it’s to cheer 301-5470, Friday, March 18th, at 8 History, 767 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta. Ralph Waldo Emerson us all up so we won’t even notice the pm. Tickets have been on sale for lousy weather. Naturally they’re all about 15 days. Good luck! “eating contests” and WE’RE always And, second, for you who love a the winner. One such gourmet meal little road trip, Dr. Dodd and I 2010 Georgia Golden Olympics consisted of blackened squid and always did, and we enjoyed lots of rice noodles which, to our amaze- jazz at the Ritz-Carlton at Reynolds Qualifies 400+ For National Event ment, was delicious! Chelle Brennan Plantation in Greensboro. Now you is the adventuresome cook who can enjoy Joey Stuckey’s jazz trio Special to Senior News The results of the games are listed invented this Cajun-Asian delight. every Saturday, from 8 pm ‘til mid- on the Golden Olympics website: She will drive to Atlanta to procure night, through March. The Ritz is www.georgiagoldenolympics.org. the exact right ingredients for what- lovely and memorable. The last time ever foreign dish she is experiment- we went, it was cold and a huge The 2010 Georgia Golden 2011 Georgia Golden Olympics ing with. She says, “No distance is open fireplace was dramatically in Olympics held in Warner Robins in The 2011 games dates are too far to get the right ingredients!” use. It was an Atlanta jazz group and September was a successful event September 21-24, 2011. The games She especially loves to cook authen- our evening was wonderful. with over 500 athletes competing will be held in Warner Robins, GA tic Indian and Asian dishes. We all Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship and over 400 qualifying for the and will be hosted by the Warner know how difficult these different Pageant will be held at the Pettigrew National Senior Games in June Robins Recreation Department. The herbs and spices are to come by. Center, Fort Valley State University, 2011. The National competition will schedule and registration form will However, there are some very good Fort Valley, GA. Any Georgia girl be held in Houston, Texas. The be available by mid May. The form stores in Warner Robins if you’re from the ages of 4-23 can enter but results of the 2010 were sent to the will be on the website to download interested in this cuisine. do it by March 7th. Visit www.miss- National office and registration and will be e-mailed to previous ath- We had an especially nice road georgiapeach.org or call (478) 923- packets have been sent to qualifying letes and interested persons. Please trip to Butler, GA, to “Miss Julia’s” 3846, (478) 987-1711 or (478) 987- athletes. Deadline for registration share this information with friends country cooking restaurant. We met 1960 for more information. with no late fees is March 15 and and family and plan to attend the our Wesleyan roommate, Varese Atlanta is having way more than final registration is March 31, 2011. games in September. Chambless, for lunch to have a late her fair share of celebrities this Christmas and birthday celebration. month. Ice Cube and Kid Rock are Loads of fun. Keep up with those probably for your kids but Rod college friends – they’re great! Stewart and Stevie Nicks, Janet Since the weather has let up a Jackson and Jerry Seinfeld and Joan bit, we’re enjoying the great out- Rivers are definitely in our realm. doors. Gloria Lacy took a few of us Jerry Seinfeld will be at the Fox, 660 to Henderson Village for our birth- Peachtree St NE, on March 12th at 7 day celebration and we ate out on the pm (404) 881-2100. Rod Stewart, porch. It was lovely – the food, the 7:30 pm, March 24th, at Phillips place, the company and the weather. Arena, 1 Phillips Drive, Atlanta We went over to the 5th Annual (404) 878-3000. Joan Rivers will be “Regional Business After Hours,” • Live-In Management Team last month, held at the Student Amenities Building. However, due to • No Buy In Fee - All Inclusive all the new buildings, roads and so Georgia forth, we’d have never made it Dermatology • Pets Warmly Welcome except for President Larry E. Rivers Serving Georgia Since 1969 who tooted his horn and told us to Michael Sharkey, MD • Chef Prepared Meals “Follow (him).” He said he KNEW Mark Bonner, MD we’d never find it and he was right. Claud Boyd, MD • Exclusive Travel Program Thank goodness we made it as it was John Broyles, MD a lovely party with divine food (as David Doyle, MD usual). We also got a promise from Misty Banknell Haney, PA-C Dr. Rivers for an individual tour of James Lekas, PA-C “The New Fort Valley State Deborah Moore, PA-C University.” Sounds like an article of Delano Parker, PA-C its own to photograph and describe Huntley Sanders, PA-C all that new stuff. We’re already Caroline Wyatt, PA-C interviewing the first lady, Betty – Macon – Rivers, for The Leader Tribune’s 1157 Forsyth Street new wedding magazine. That’s a 750-SKIN (7546) thrill as she is indeed a beautiful – Warner Robins – “First Lady.” 212 Hospital Drive, Suite C We want to alert you to the 922-9281 Macon Symphony Orchestra’s pres- 478-757-0610 entation of “MSO Goes to the – Milledgeville – Movies” on April 2nd, at 7:30 pm, at 230 North Jefferson Street 300 Charter Boulevard the Grand Opera House in Macon 478-453-8484 Macon, GA 31210 now because you may not get your – Forsyth – April edition of Senior News in time 101 MLK Jr. Drive to make arrangements and we don’t 478-994-5281 www.holidaytouch.com want you to miss the last show of the www.gaderm.com 64-160431-A 10 mp Page 4 • March 2011 • Senior News • Macon Times Not Forgotten We’re still alive and well by CHRISTINE COLEMAN a few times, we learned to solve how much we have for which to the problem. be thankful. While many of us Serving Macon & Central Georgia We played dodge ball and marvel at how we survived some few weeks ago I Website A sometimes the ball would really of the old ways and consumed received an interesting E-mail hurt. such products as sugary soft www.seniornewsga.com from a friend that I’d like to share www.seniornewsgeorgia.com We ate cupcakes, bread and drinks, there’s much we have to with you, and then I’d like to butter, and drank sugar sodas. be thankful for today. For exam- make some comments of my Publisher But we were never over- ple, we are living longer because own. The E-mail reads like this: weight. We were always outside sugar-free soft drinks and other Billy R. Tucker playing. products are helping cut down on Email: [email protected] HOW DID WE SURVIVE? Little League had tryouts, and obesity and diabetes. Looking back, it’s hard to not everyone made the team. Restrictions of tobacco sales believe that we have lived as long Editor/Columnist Those who didn’t had to learn to as we have. and advertising and warning Faye Jones deal with disappointment. labels on cigarette packs are cut- Email: [email protected] As children we would ride in cars with no seat belts or air bags. Some students weren’t as ting down on lung cancer and Riding in the back of a pickup smart as others or didn’t work dozens of other diseases (but, Advertising Account hard. So they failed a grade and sadly, not sufficiently yet). Executives truck on a warm day was always a special treat. were held back to repeat the same Seat belts are helping people David VonAlmen Our baby cribs were painted grade. survive auto accidents. Better and Phone: 478-213-5986 with bright colored lead based That generation produced more accessible parental care is Email: [email protected] paint. We often chewed on the some of the greatest risk-takers helping babies survive and crib, ingesting the paint. and problem solvers. become healthier. There’s mam- Cindy Arnold We had no childproof lids on We had freedom, failure, suc- mograms, prostate screening, etc. Phone: 478-972-2821 medicine bottles, doors or cabi- cess and responsibility – And we The point is: It’s nice to nets. learned to live with it all. reflect on the good old days – and Jan Tassitano When we rode our bikes, we AUTHOR UNKNOWN after all, that’s what Times Not Phone: 770-993-2943 had no helmets. Forgotten is all about. Email: [email protected] We drank water from the gar- As I was reading this, I But the fact is, we’re living in den hose and not from a bottle. smiled often. Much of it applied the best days, and some day these Columnists We would spend hours build- to my family and me when I was will be the “good old days!” Claire Houser-Dodd ing our go-carts out of scrap and growing up. Of course, just as ********* Dr. Bill Baggett then ride them down the hill, only much applied to folks and their Christine Coleman lives in W. Maxwell Duke to find we forgot the brakes. kids who lived in town. Swainsboro. Feel free to E-mail ********* After running into the bushes Now that I’m older, I realize her at [email protected]. Published monthly. Business Office is located at 115 Bigham Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088. Circulation: Metro Atlanta, 31,000; Augusta, 12,000; Spiritual Notes Macon/Central Georgia, 8,000; South Georgia, 5,000. Editorial and advertising copy deadline is Dealing with difficulties! the 15th of the month. Preference is given to editorial copy submit- by Dr. Bill Baggett view of things and cause us to pain but find the power to ted earliest. Minister to Seniors Publishers do not accept any lia- see that some of the matters we endure it.” bility whatsoever for any material Dunwoody Baptist Church have considered major in our Not everyone can deal with supplied by advertisers or editorial lives are not as important as we difficulties as the Apostle Paul organizations including the use of thought. Paul explained that he and Sir Lauder did, but faith in trademarks, logotypes, slogans, or At some point in life experienced a switching of val- God can help us get through the other service marks, or any claims every person faces some kind of ues when he was converted. The dark hours of life. made by such organizations and trouble – illness, financial Damascus Road experience Horatio Spafford wrote the such organizations indemnify and reverses, frustrations on a job, save harmless the publishers in the problems in marriage, shattered caused him to realize there was following words to a song after event of any lawsuit or litigation. dreams, and the death of a loved something even more valuable he received the message that In the event of any publishers' than the life he was living. most of his family was lost in a error in the content of any adver- one – and on the list goes. Almost weekly I have Troubles can cause us to ship wreck. “When peace like a tisement, maximum liability shall either sink or swim. They can be river attendeth my way, when be limited to the cost of the adver- friends asking for prayer who tising area in which the error are experiencing life changing a stumbling block or a stepping troubles like sea billows roll, occurred. Publishers reserve the difficulties. Frequently, I hear, stone. whatever my lot, thou has taught rights to edit or reject any materi- “How can I survive this unex- One of the greatest comedi- me to say, It is well, it is well als submitted for publication. pected tragedy?” ans in the world, Sir Harry with my soul.” Editorial information you would The Apostle Paul faced one Lauder, heard that his son had Difficulties are certain. No like considered for publication been killed. Here is what he one is exempt from them. How should be mailed to: Senior News, difficulty after another, but he P. O. Box 8389, Warner Robins, wrote to the church at Philippi: said: “In a time like this there we deal with them is the key. It GA 31095-8389. “I thank God upon every are three courses open to a per- is not easy to sing songs in the ********* remembrance of you.” Instead son. One may give way to night of trouble, but it is possi- CORPORATE OFFICE of complaining, he wrote: “The despair, sour upon the world, ble. Billy R. Tucker, President/Publisher things which happened to me and become a grouch. One may ********* Phone: 478-929-3636; 800-752-5037 FAX: 478-929-4258 have turned out for the further- endeavor to drown his sorrows Dr. Baggett can be reached www.seniornewsga.com ance of the gospel.” How could in drink or by a life of wayward- at Dunwoody Baptist Church, E-mail: [email protected] he be so optimistic? ness and wickedness. Or a per- 1445 Mt. Vernon Road, Atlanta, Copyright 1987 Difficulties can be a chal- son may turn to God. It may be GA 30338; phone 770-280- Senior News & Views of Georgia lenge. They can change our that he cannot overcome the 1200. March 2011 • Senior News • Macon • Page 5 Poets’ Corner A Few Of My Favorite Things and the one the Lord loves rests man’s feeble attempts at for the truth shall set men free. by Geri Noel between His shoulders.: (NIV) cleverness, even before man I believe that with God’s help, I can commits the act. walk across this earth with peace A hot bath with a lavender scent There’s a verse I’ve found in the I believe in a God whose eyesight is and joy within my heart and spend A tall glass of ice tea with a sprig of Bible, so penetrating that he can see eternity in heaven. mint Which brings a lovely memory to what I do, be it light of day or ********* Dave Brubeck and Al Jarrear’s Take mind; dark of night. Five It’s associated with the joys of I believe in a God whose hearing is THANKFUL Al Hibler and Roy Hamilton singing childhood, so keen that he can hear every by Angela Johnson Ebb Tide Where one of the best places I could whisper, and the sound of every find tear that falls. Lord, I am so thankful for Your Elephants with their trunks turned Was being lifted up and put between I believe in a God whose touch is wisdom, up or down the shoulders strong enough to move mountains, Thankful for Your grace, CSI... but I’m missing Wardwick Of my father, who helped me to see yet soft enough to soften the Thankful for Your holiness, Brown All that was going on hardest of hearts. Thankful for Your heavenly face, The way my grandson... Juvon From a perch of security. I believe in going to church to Thankful for the blessings that You laughs I knew he would not let me fall. worship God, renew my spirits bestowed on me, Marvin Gaye’s autograph He’d make sure my view was just and gain strength to combat Thankful for showing me the way to right, temptations. follow Thee, Key Lime Cheesecake So I could “take it all in,” I believe in reading the Bible, to find Thankful for helping me to overcome The Black Walnut Butter Cookies Because he made sure I’d have clear new insights into God’s plan for trials and tribulations of life every that I bake sight. me and to be reassured of his day, To see my granddaughter Ciara This positional experience is again great love. Thankful for Your presence in my life dance mine I believe in prayer, to unburden overcoming toils and strife, To have a meal cooked for me by my In the twelfth verse of Deuteronomy my soul and enjoy a closer Thankful for my family and all the son Lance thirty-three, communion with God. people I know because without Where “the one the Lord loves rests I believe that for every hour I spend you, Lord To sip a Strawberry Daiquiri between His shoulders” – going to religious meetings and I would not know which way to go, To remember old friends at the What a secure place of love to be! reading the Bible, I must spend Going to give praise to Your holy factory “Let the beloved of the Lord rest time helping those less fortunate name every day, Watermelons... cantaloupe and secure in Him, that I; otherwise, I will become a Write and sing the songs of glory in seedless grapes For He shields him all day long;” selfish hypocrite – a favorite my own small way, Being a senior citizen and getting Experiencing His love and protection servant of the Devil Thankful for Your spirit, truth and lower rates Is a place where I want to belong. I believe in standing up for the truth, light, By positioning me between His at all times and in all places, Thankful for Your presence in my The voices of Nancy Wilson... shoulders, regardless of the consequences; humble life. Phoebe Snow and Little Ester He helps me to better see Old TV shows like The Adams Life from His vantage point, Family With Uncle Fester Which is the perspective I want for It Takes Two... E-Z Rock and Rob me. Base Amongst so many verses in the Bible, My 6-year old granddaughter Jade I’m glad this one provided the saying grace mental vision Of being between my Father’s On the computer playing Spider shoulders, Solitaire Dwelling in His love and constant A good pair of Granny Underwear provision. I could go on and tell you more ********* Let’s turn it around... you tell me yours What I Believe ********* by Doris Charnock
Between His Shoulders I believe in a God of love, so pure by Renee Kozlicki and infinite, that mortal men, while on this earth will never be able to (Deuteronomy 33:12: “Let the comprehend his grandeur. beloved of the Lord rest secure in I believe in a God whose intellect is Him, for He shields him all day long, so profound that he can sense
6040-B Lakeside Common • Macon, GA 31210 (478) 476-0181 or (800) 675-1073 Page 6 • March 2011 • Senior News • Macon On the Cover Georgia Women of Achievement 20th Anniversary Annual Induction Ceremony set for March 10th... Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter to be keynote speaker Special to Senior News Former First Lady Rosalynn and a shaker in the early 20th cen- For additional information con- Carter will be keynote speaker for tury. She was dedicated to improv- cerning this year’s ceremony or the COVER the 20th Anniversary celebration of ing the lives of Georgians through Georgia Women of Achievement Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. this annual event and founding education, public health and partic- organization please call 770-633- Mrs. Carter has worked for more members will also be recognized ipation in government. As a leader 4202; email shelli.gwa@comcast. than three decades to improve the and honor. in the local and state PTA and the net; or, visit www.georgiawomen. quality of life for people around The idea to create an organiza- Georgia Medical Society’s org. the world. Today, she is an advo- tion dedicated to honoring impor- Women’s Auxiliary, she demon- cate for mental health, early child- tant women in Georgia's history strated the potential of women to hood immunization, human rights, was first suggested in 1988 by be a force for change. and conflict resolution through her Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Lillian Gordy Carter, Plains, work at The Carter Center in A year later, a founding committee Georgia, was the mother of a presi- Atlanta The Center is a private, was formed to set the groundwork dent and a formidable leader in her not-for-profit institution founded for Georgia Women of own right. She set an example for by former U.S. President Jimmy Achievement. The committee all women with her determination Carter and the former first lady in included Rosalynn Carter, Robert to make the world a better place. 1982. Ackerman, Frank Jones, Valeria Whether it was by serving as a Murphy, Nancy Anderson, Neva nurse in the Peace Corps in India, Photo Credit Fickling, Eleanor Lane and Colleen or bridging cultural gaps in rural The Carter Center/W. Perkins Nunn. Georgia Women of Georgia , her nursing skills and Achievement was established as a her compassion endeared her to 501(3) © organization in 1992. many. Today’s organizational leader- Mary Francis Hill Coley, he mission of the Georgia T ship comes from an active and Albany, Georgia, was born in a Women of Achievement organiza- engaged volunteer Board of Georgia where women were often tion is to recognize and honor Trustees, a cadre of volunteers, the treated as less than equal citizens, women native to or clearly identi- Board of Selections and an intern, and where, for poor and black fied with the state of Georgia, who Whitney McCallum, a Senior at women, the struggle was com- May duBignon Stiles Howard have made extraordinary contribu- West Georgia College. All activi- pounded. With little, if any, formal tions within their fields of endeav- ties and functions are directed by schooling, she became an accom- or and concern, and who will thus Shelli Siebert, Executive Director plished and recognized midwife inspire future generations to utilize (part-time). and an advocate for health care their own talents. The 2011 Georgia Women of who saw no racial barriers, as doc- In keeping with and carrying Achievement Inductees are: May umented in the award winning out that mission, the organization duBignon Stiles Howard, film, All My Babies, in 1952. will hold its 20th Anniversary Savannah, Georgia, 1894 - 1983; The 20th Annual Ceremony Annual Induction Ceremony on Lillian Gordy Carter, Plains, will feature a motivational program Thursday, March 10th, at 11:00 Georgia, 1898 - 1983; and, Mary that highlights the accomplish- a.m., in Porter Auditorium located Francis Hill Coley, Albany, ments of the three inductees and a at Wesleyan College, Macon. Georgia, 1900 - 1966. short video of each woman’s life Registration for the event begins at May duBignon Stiles Howard, presented by our partner Georgia 10:30 a.m. Savannah, Georgia, was a mover Public Broadcasting. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE CHOOSE WISELY! CHOOSE WELL! Lillian Gordy Carter CHOOSE VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION Toll Free: 800-334-8268 478-971-1368 303 Margie Drive • Warner Robins Your community based free standing home health care provider serving this area for more than 30 years! Mary Francis Hill Coley March 2011 • Senior News • Macon • Page 7 Khoury’s celebrates 75th Anniversary by CLAIRE HOUSER DODD children, must have owned half of Griffin and part of Barnesville. He left them all well-off and with a very nice home to start out life. We’ve just returned from So began the Khoury’s stores. a fabulous reception at Khoury’s The first was purchased from John Menswear store in beautiful down- Vance and took in $83.90 on the town Fort Valley. We were all cele- first day of business. The second brating the 75th anniversary of the was bought from Bill Carrithers, Khoury business here at 120 Main which was a furniture store along Street. with the Fashion Shop where Clara In 1936, a newly wed couple Passmore worked. Later Harrison’s happened to pass through Fort was added to the group. Mrs. Valley on old Highway 41 on their Passmore worked for the Khourys way to Miami for their honey- for many years, even doing their moon. They were William and alterations after her retirement. Fefie Smaha Khoury, who wit- Some of the other clerks remem- nessed the beautiful and busy little bered are: Mrs. Grady Cochran town on the railroad tracks. They (wife of Chief Cochran), Mrs. spent the night at the Perry Hotel. Wilder (mother of Betty Sammons) It appears that Mr. Khoury was a and Mr. Mattie Poole and Mr. bit of a gambler, owner of race- Folsom. horses, and had a bad day at In 1964, William, Jr. took over James and William Khoury, Jr. Hialeah Race Track. On the way management of the business. He back, William stopped in Fort and his fraternity brother, Woody sports clothing, hats, shoes, suits, Robins, Chuck Shaheen, and his Valley and was led by Mr. Willy Campbell of Alabama, redesigned Tuxedo rentals for any event, plus wife Virginia and mother Barbara , Davis to the famous Wynona Hotel the front of Khoury’s. Homer Peach Festival shirts and apparel and just about everybody else you at the SE corner of Main Street on Davis remodeled and expanded it with FVSU and PCH insignias. can think of. The refreshments the tracks, and the rest is history. and it now housed clothing apparel So you see why we enjoyed the were delicious and different with He looked up and down the street for men and women, was a great celebration of a well deserve 75 all the Lebanese gourmet food pre- for a suitable place to start his busi- success and a mainstay of the Fort years in business and why it was so pared and cooked by the Khoury ness, was not able to find the per- Valley fashion world. widely attended with the Mayor of family. We congratulate you and fect place, but decided on a build- In the 80’s, younger brother Byron, Larry Collins, and his wife wish you many more years of suc- ing on the north side of Main Street James opened Hot Stuff on Lowe Charlotte, Mayor of Warner cess and happiness! by an alley. He immediately started Street in order to appeal to a more to travel to Atlanta to Pryor Street hip and savvy younger generation. every Monday to stock and re- William’s wife Loraine and stock his store. James’ wife, Cheryl had always Mr. Khoury was originally a worked closely with their hus- journeyman (a salesman) from bands, much like Fefie with Boston, who traveled up and down William, Sr., to make the business the east coast selling fine linens the success it has been and to hold and oriental rugs. He traveled in the longevity. style, a Stutz-Bearcat Convertible! However, in 1999, when He had moved from Lebanon at the Loraine went to work at the Peach tender age of four into the Boston County Library and Cheryl decided area, was educated there and on going back to her love, teach- picked up his trade. ing, their husbands bought the Mrs. Khoury, Fefie, hailed present location from Parhams and from Griffin, Georgia and was opened their present store, catering accustomed to the rag business, as to the male population of the area. it was called in its day. Her father The Menswear store has been a Bolis George Smaha, who had 11 great success. It carries dress and
Fefie and William Khoury, Sr. Page 8 • March 2011 • Senior News • Macon Georgia eye doctor helps legally blind to see again High technology for low cost over $2,000 says Dr. vision patients allows many Saunders. Low vision devices to drive again! are not always expensive. Some reading glasses cost as Atlanta, Georgia – little as $475 and some mag- nifiers under $100. Every case is different because people Ever looked through a have different levels of vision pair of field glasses or binoc- and different desires. ulars? Things look bigger and For more information, closer and much easier to see. contact Dr. Brian Saunders at Georgia optometrist Dr. 1-877-948-7784, 770-948- Brian Saunders is using 7784 or visit our website at miniaturized telescopes to www.IALVS.com. help people who have lost ********* vision from macular degener- ation or other eye conditions. – Paid Advertisement – Dr. Saunders is one of only a few doctors who prescribe bioptic telescopes to help those who have lost vision due to macular degeneration, It’s time once again to THINK PINK! diabetic retinopathy, and other Special to Senior News and online at cherryblossom.com. Jamey Johnson, best known for his debilitating eye diseases. The official 2011 pin was designed hits “In Color,” and “Macon” will be Here are some stories by Twiggs County native Rose Lane featured on the Cherry Stage. The 29th Annual Cherry Leavell and was revealed on Jan. 20 Johnson has worked alongside coun- from Dr. Saunders’ Low Blossom Festival is right around the at an art reception at the Hay House try greats George Strait, Trace Vision patients: corner and now is the time to begin in downtown Macon. The pin, pre- Adkins and Hank Williams Jr., and Randall Day of North to “Think Pink.” sented by Robins Federal Credit garnered awards including Song of Georgia writes, “I am writing Official festival pins and tickets Union, can be purchased for $5. Pin the Year from the Country Music this letter to thank you for for special events are now on sale. purchase comes with coupons for Association. Other musical guests changing my everyday living Special events include Fashion Show local businesses and qualifies you include Stevens-Lane, Eric and Pink Champagne Brunch, Tunes for registration into our Grand Prize Beddingfield, Floco Torres and with the bioptic glasses. It has & Balloons, Street Party, Cherry program. Possible winnings include JuBee and the Morning After. The greatly changed my outdoor Blossom Gala and the Historic a $500 Osan Petroleum gas gift cer- Street Party is presented by activities, as well as the things Macon Decorators’ Showhouse Tour. tificate and more prizes! Budweiser and Georgia Lottery. I do in the house – like see- Tickets can be purchased at cherry- Cherry Blossom Officials have Gates open at 5 p.m. General admis- ing TV, the computer, and blossom.com or through Mercer also announced the headliners for the sion is $12 in advance and $15 at the Ticket Sales by calling 478-301- annual street party to be held on gate. Tickets can be purchased at reading books. This letter can 5470 or visiting 400 Poplar Street, March 26. Hip hop producer and cherryblossom.com or through in no way explain the changes Macon or The University Center, star Big Boi will rock the MLK Mercer Ticket Sales. in my everyday living and no Mercer University. stage. Big Boi was half of the leg- Come out and enjoy 10 days of words could ever express my The gift shop, relocated to 567 endary Atlanta-based duo OutKast the “Pinkest Party on Earth” with gratitude. I truly thank you.” Cherry Street, is open Mon-Fri, 10 and whose hits include “Ms. nightly entertainment, show and “I wish to thank you for a.m.- 5 p.m. Souvenirs can be pur- Jackson” and “Hey Ya!.” Grammy events the whole family can enjoy. the telescopic lenses you fit- chased at the gift shop until April 1 nominated country singer/songwriter Festival dates are March 18-27. ted for me. The game plan of reading the Wall Street Journal and watching FOX NEWS at the same time is SSoocciiaall && GGoollff working perfectly. Thank you for a good job.” J. W. MMeemmbbeerrsshhiippss AAvvaaiillaabbllee Buckley. Many states now allow the use of telescopic glasses to help meet the vision require- ments for driving. “After being diagnosed with macular degeneration... This vision loss caused me to be unable to drive unless con- ditions were perfect. Since obtaining my bioptic telescop- ic glasses from you, I am now able to drive with confidence HOUSTON and security. I have gained 478-218-5253 back much of the independ- ence I had lost thanks to you LAKE and your staff.” H. H. Paul of www.houstonlake.com Atlanta. “Telescopic glasses can March 2011 • Senior News • Macon • Page 9 C’mon, let’s eat by FAYE JONES smile on your face. Read on. sprinkle with topping of your choice CREAMED EGGS ON TOAST and serve immediately. 3 hard boiled eggs, peeled and PUFFED FRENCH TOAST coarsely chopped 2 whole eggs ROAST BEEF HASH 1/3 stick butter Isn’t it strange how our habits 2 1/2 Tbsp sugar 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 1/2 Tbsp flour and tastes change over the years? As 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tb butter 2 1/2 cups milk - or more a child I had breakfast whether or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cp prime rib meat, cooked, finely Salt and pepper to taste not I wanted it. As a teen I didn’t 1/4 tsp nutmeg chopped Boil and chop eggs. Set aside. take time to eat since putting on 2 cups milk 1 medium potato, peeled, finely Melt butter in saucepan. Do not make-up took precedence. For 30 1 cup flour chopped brown butter. When it bubbles, add years as a young matron and mother 21/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup strong beef stock or broth flour and stirring constantly, cook I lost my taste for early morning 12 slices thick Texas style or BBQ 1 egg, poached or fried about 1 minute. Do not brown the treats. Now! Oh, wow, I get to dying bread cut in half diagonally Preheat oven to 350 degrees. flour. Add milk, stirring constantly. age and I want to eat everything on Cinnamon sugar, maple syrup or Saute onion in butter until tender, not Boil 1 minute. Add chopped eggs, the table. I love breakfast! Presently fresh fruit topping. browned. Combine onion, beef and salt and pepper and stir for 1 minute. I am living with my daughter and Mix eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla and potato. Spoon into a buttered 1-quart Adjust thickness of white sauce. she sets a lovely table. Most morn- milk until well blended. Slowly add baking dish and bake for 1 hour. Serve on toasted bread. ings she adds fresh fruit and never flour, baking powder and nutmeg Remove fro oven and shape into an Enjoy! forgets those wonderful blueberries and mix until smooth. Dip bread oval patty. Place in a hot buttered ©2/24/11 and strawberries that I love so much. slices in batter, letting excess to drip skillet. Saute until lightly browned ********* I said all that to say this, we off. Fry in a hot skillet with 1-inch on both sides. Top with a poached Faye Jones is a syndicated have a collection of great recipes to of oil until golden brow on both fried egg. writer and columnist and can be start your day with a bang and a sides. Drain on paper towel and reached at [email protected].
• Extending H.O.P.E. – Lymphedema Support each month, Coliseum Medical Centers, 1st Group: 1st Wed., 1:30 p.m., Coliseum Medical Floor Classroom. 478-751-0189 Centers, Bldg. C, Suite 120. 478-765-4805. • Focus on Healing Classes (Lebed exercise): Macon/Central Georgia • HOPE Network: 1st Thurs., 2 p.m., Coliseum Advanced: Mon. & Thurs. 8 a.m.-9 a.m.; Medical Centers, Bldg. C, Suite 120. Support Beginner: Tues. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 noon. group for all cancer survivors and their care- Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. D, Suite 230. givers. 478-765-4805. $34 per month. 478-765-4413 to register. • Perspectives: Mon., 12:30 p.m.; Tues., 9 a.m.; H2U Activities Fri., 7 p.m. Cox Cable channel 15 For information call 478-757-6092 • Joint Classes at Coliseum Northside Hospital: CCAALLEENNDDAARR • Improving the Chemotherapy Experience: Offered weekly for Patients who are going to Coliseum Medical Centers’ Cancer Center, have Joint Replacement Surgery. Coliseum Bldg. C, Suite 120. 478-765-4805. • Joint Pre-Surgery Education Classes: 3rd Wed. continued on page 10 CALENDAR NEWS • Surviving Together... Strive From Stroke GUIDELINES Support Group: 3rd Thurs. each month, 11:30 “CALENDAR NEWS” is provided FREE a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is served. Coliseum Medical of charge to “true” not for profit organizations. Centers cafeteria. Patients, families and care- In order to provide for an orderly and timely givers whose lives have been touched by stroke. processing of requests, we must receive your Call 478-765-4413. editorial materials by the 15th of the month • United Ostomy Association Support Group: Independent prior to the preferred month of publication. 4th Sun. every month, 3 p.m., Coliseum Please mail your requests to: Senior News, P. O. Medical Centers, Private Dining Room. For Living Studio Box 8389, Warner Robins, GA 31095-8389. people who have had colostomy, ileostomy, or ******************** urostomy surgery. Call 478-765-4185. Starts at ONLY Coliseum Health System • Helping Hands Grief Support Group: Meets Support Groups every Mon. at 2:30 p.m., Coliseum Medical $ • Bosom Buddies: A support group for breast Centers, Bldg. C, Suite 120. Call 478-464-1401 cancer survivors. 1st Wed. each month at noon, or 478-765-4805. Coliseum Medical Centers, Cancer Center, • Middle GA MS Support Group: 3rd Thurs. 895 Bldg. C, Suite 120. Free. Call 478-765-4805. each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Coliseum per month! • Bosom Buddies Too: A support group for Northside Hospital, 1st floor conference room. breast cancer survivors. 2nd Thurs. each month 478-475-1818. at 6 p.m., Macon Northside Hospital, 1st Floor • Bipolar Support Group: Meets every Thurs., Conference Room. Free. Call 478-765-4805. 6-7:30 p.m., First Floor Conference Room, • Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia Support Group: Coliseum Psychiatric Center, 478-741-1355 First Sat. every month, 1-3 p.m., Location • US TOO for Prostate Cancer Education and Assisted L i ving Priv ate Apartments start at $2,595/mo. varies. Call 478-475-4908. Support: 3rd Mon., 6 p.m., Coliseum Medical • G.L.A.D. (Good Living Around Diabetes): Centers, Bldg. C, Suite 120. 478-765-4805. 2nd Mon. every other month at 5:30 p.m., • Survivors of Suicide Support Group: 2nd Call Today t o Discover G racious Lifestyles Coliseum Diabetes Management Center, Bldg. Wed., 6-7 p.m., Coliseum Psychiatric Center, C, Suite 120. Free. Call 478-765-4338. 340 Hospital Dr. 478-741-1355. in Our Fun, Vibrant Comm unity! • Delicious, n u tritious c h ef-pr epar ed meals served r e staurant-style • A rt, m usic, pet therapy • Fun r ecr eational and social acti vities • Exer cise pr ograms • Nurse on staff • Medication supe rvision • Housekeeping and laundry service • On sit e home health car e • FREE sc heduled transportation t o local medical appo intments, ent e rtainment, and cultural events • A nd m uc h, m uc h mor e!
Independent Living • Assisted Living • Personal Care • Alzheimer’s Care Senior Day Program • Overnight Program • Short-term Stays 478-201-9385 684 Arlington Place, Macon, GA 31201 www.BlairHouseSeniorLiving.com Page 10 • March 2011 • Senior News • Macon
Meals on Wheels of Macon and Bibb 1066. CALENDAR TOPS Club, Inc. County needs volunteers to help deliver meals ******************** from page 9 Weight loss support group. Call 478-923-9771 to home-bound clients. Volunteers must have a The Gospelaires Quartet for complete details. valid Georgia driver’s license and a positive Outreach Ministry Northside Hospital; 478-757-6092 to schedule. • Perry Hospital Chapter: Wednesdays, 5-6 attitude. If you can spare two hours a day one The Gospelaires Quartet is ready to sing at • A-Z Diabetes Self-Management: Day Classes: p.m., Perry Hospital Medical Library. day a week, then you may just be the person your Senior Meetings, Church, Reunions, Last Thurs. of month with exception of Nov. & • Houston Health Pavilion Chapter: Thursdays, needed. We especially need help on Thursdays Assisted Living Center or Nursing Home, as Dec., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Coliseum Diabetes 6:30-8 p.m., Houston Health Pavilion EduCare and Fridays. Meals of Wheels is a wonderful well as special Birthday Celebrations and Club Management Center, Bldg. C, Suite 120. 478- Center. organization which takes pride in everything it Meetings. 765-4338. ******************** does. This program would not exist without For additional information call 478-929- • Look Good... Feel Better: A free program by Alzheimer’s Association, Central Georgia volunteers. 3816. the American Cancer Society designed to help Regional Area Caregivers’ Support Groups If you are interested in volunteering, ******************** women overcome the appearance-related side Call 478-746-7050 for details. please call Joyce Waller or Beverly McCard at Houston County Council effects of cancer treatment. Coliseum Medical Bibb County 478-745-9140. Of The Blind Center, Bldg. C, Suite 120. Registration • 2nd Tues., 3:30 p.m., Peyton Anderson ******************** The Houston County Council of the Blind required. 478-765-4805 for dates. Building, 277 MLK, Jr. Blvd., 1st Floor Macon-Bibb County Parks & Recreation meets the first Saturday of each month at the ******************** Meeting Space, 478-746-7050 Department Senior Center Centerville Lions Club located on Houston Medical Center of Central Georgia – • 2nd Wed., 10 a.m., Carlyle Place, 5300 1283 Adams Street Macon, Georgia 31201; Lake Road voicing state and local concerns for Partners In Health Classes Zebulon Road, Macon, Stafford Suites Activity Phone: 478-751-2790, 478- 751-9238; Daily the blind or visually impaired. Fellowship and Golden Opportunities Room, 478-405-4500 activities 9:00-2:00 membership are welcomed. The Wellness Center • 3rd Thurs., 6 p.m., Flint River Memory • Senior Tax Assistance: Free confidential ******************** 3797 Northside Drive, Macon 478-757-7817 Community, 250 Water Tower Ct., Macon, 478- income tax assistance for senior citizens. Call Georgia Leathercrafters Guild Heartworks 471-9433 Larry at 478-751-2790 for an appointment. The Guild meets every second Sunday in 389 First St. (Inside the MHC) Houston County • Senior Citizen Choir: Mondays at 10:00, the month, 2 p.m., at Kroger Company located 478-633-9090 • 2nd Tues., 6 p.m., Summerhill Senior Macon-Bibb Senior Center, 1283 Adams St. at 4650 Forsyth Road. All who wish to learn Central Georgia Rehabilitation Hospital Community, 500 Stanley Street, Perry, 478-987- Call Brenda for information at 478-751-2790 and/or expand their knowledge of leather craft 3351 Northside Drive 3251 • Bowling: Fridays at Gold Cup Bowling are invited. For additional information call 478-201-6500 • 2nd Thurs., 10 a.m.,, Antebellum Grove Center, 10:30 to 12:30, $2.50 per game, $3.50 478-745-2320 or 478-934-7519, G. Woody in ******************** Assisted Living, 1010 Kathryn Ryals Rd., shoe rental Cochran. Houston Health EduCare Warner Robins, 478-953-0706 • Exercise: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday ******************** Diabetes Type 2 Support: 1st Weds., 1 p.m. & • 4th Tues., 7 p.m., Houston Health Pavilion, Evenings, 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Senior Center, 1283 Health Education 2nd Thurs., 7 p.m., Houston Health Pavilion 233 N. Houston Road, Warner Robins, 478-923- Adams St. $40.00 per month Instructor: Juanita The Office of Health Education at the EduCare Center. 4th Tues., 12 noon, Perry 2532 “Poppi” James Macon-Bibb County Health Department has Hospital Cafeteria. Baldwin County • Needle Craft: Our fiber craft room is open brochures-pamphlets on various topics available ******************** • 4th Tues., 10 a.m., First Baptist Church, daily for quilting, crocheting, knitting and in English and Spanish. These materials are SeniorCare Corner of Franklin & Liberty Streets, sewing. available to businesses, community-based A service of Houston Healthcare promoting Milledgeville, Agape Room, 478-453-1374 ******************** wellness of mind, body and spirit for senior Laurens County Warner Robins Recreation continued on page 11 adults. All exercise participants must acquire a • 4th Tues., 4 p.m., Benton House, 212 Fairview Department, Senior Citizens signed Physician Release Form from their per- Park Dr., Dublin, 478-275-9888 Services sonal doctor. • 1st Mon., 3:30 p.m., Sheridan Place, 504 Wellston Center Firetower Rd., Dublin, 478-279-0235 • AARP: 4th Wednesday of each Perry SeniorCare Lamar County month. John Echols, President, Call 478-923-9771 for complete details. • 4th Tues., 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist 478-953-5060. Change Your Water... • Mon., Wed., and Fri., 10 a.m. at Rozar Park. Church, 375 Thomaston St., Barnesville, 770- • NARFE: 2nd Wednesday of each Includes an exercise class featuring strength and 358-4516 month. Charles Farmer, President, flexibility stretching. Putnam County 478-922-2453. ...Change Your Life! • Mon., 1-2 p.m., Line Dancing. • 3rd Wed., 10 a.m., First Baptist Church, 115 • Ted Wright Senior Citizens • Wed. only, PVO Bingo immediately following N. Madison Ave., Eatonton, 706-485-3331 Social Club: 2nd and 4th exercise. Upson County Thursday of each month. Betty Learn the SECRET to a healthier, more • 2nd Fri. of month, optional healthy lunch ($5) • Last Fri., 3 p.m., Thomaston Reflections, 302 Lou Lovain, President, 478-922- and a guest speaker targeting senior adults’ S. Bethel St., Thomaston, 706-647-1607 7774. Joyce Hutcherson, Program vibrant body at any age! Learn what Dr. mental, spiritual, and/or physical health is pro- Telephone Support Group Director, 478-293-1066. vided after exercise. • 1st & 3rd Tues., 7-8 p.m., “Care Connection” • Warner Robins Senior Citizens Hiromi Shinya, Oncologist and Developer facilitated by an Alzheimer’s Assoc. staff mem- Social Club: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Colonoscopy, shares with his Warner Robins SeniorCare Water Aerobics ber, 478-746-7050 of each month. Van Adams, Call 478-923-9771 for complete details. ******************** President, 478-923-2174. Joyce patients! Ask Dr. Dave Carpenter, one of • Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m., Cottages on Free Legal Services Hutcherson, Program Director, Lakeview. Outdoor pool exercise class geared Available to Seniors 478-293-1066. the foremost authorities on the Right toward senior adults including strength and The Macon Office of Georgia Legal • MGCAA Senior Center: Kind of Water to Drink, questions that flexibility led by a certified instructor from Services provides free legal services to seniors Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30. Lunch June-Sept. (60 and over) as resources allow. We interview (by appointment only), transporta- can help you learn the secret to a healthier clients in the following counties BY APPOINT- tion, trips information and referral Centerville SeniorCare MENT ONLY: Bibb, Baldwin, Crawford, services. For more information body! Go to www.iLoveGoodWater.net. Call 478-923-9771 for complete details. Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, call Renea McFeeters, Manager, at • Mon., Wed. & Fri., 8:30 a.m., Centerville City Putnam, Twiggs and Wilkinson. 478-923-0229. Or let me hear from you by sending your Hall. Exercise class including strength and flex- Call the Macon Office at 478-751-6261 for • AARP Mature Driving Classes: name and address to: I LOVE GOOD ibility led by a certified instructor. an appointment. For more information call 478- • Once a Month. A mini-check will be provided ******************** 293-1066. WATER, 5579 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., focusing on recommended annual checks for Meals on Wheels of Senior Activity Center senior adults. Macon and Bibb County For information call 478-293- Suite 403, Atlanta, GA 30338. General Business Directory For Seniors
Baltic Park Apartments • 1-2 BR units Goodwill NEEDS • For people 55 and over • Gated Community • Affordable Rents YOU! • Great Amenities! YOUR DONATIONS • Spacious Floor Plans When you donate your 860 Hightower Road, Macon clothing and household items to Goodwill Industries, the 478-788-3514 merchandise will be processed by trainees and resold at Goodwill stores to fund job training and placement services for people with barriers to employment YOUR TIME Spend an afternoon, or a few hours each week giving back to the community. Make volunteering a part of your family activities.
CALL: Mid GA: 478.957.9741 OR CSRA: 706.790.5350 To f ind a location near you, visit www.goodwillworks.org March 2011 • Senior News • Macon • Page 11
******************** For loved ones of those who have experienced abuse. Must be computer savvy. Rewarding vol- CALENDAR Divorce Recovery Group suicide. Free. unteer work. Call Butch Swinney, GeorgiaCares from page 10 First Baptist Church of Macon, located at ******************** Coordinator for the Middle Georgia Regional 511 High Place, is offering a Divorce Recovery FAMA Meetings Commission/Area Agency on Aging, at 478- Group for those interested. The meetings are FAMA (Families Against Methamphetamine 751-6489 or email: [email protected] for organizations, and faith-based organizations held on Wednesday evenings. Child care and Abuse) meets the 3rd Tues. of each month, 6 details. upon request. children’s activities will be provided. p.m., Centerville Lions Club. Call 478-953- ******************** For additional information call 478-749- For additional information call the church 6955 or visit www.middlegafama.org for com- Georgia Women of Achievement 20th 0113. office at 478-742-6485. plete details. Anniversary Annual Induction Ceremony ******************** ******************** ******************** Thurs., March 10, 10:30 a.m. Registration, The Macon Arts Alliance’s Senior College Offers Substance Abuse Help Available Wesleyan College, Macon. Induction Arts Art Gallery Variety of Programs Did you know alcohol is the most-used Ceremony, 11 a.m.; Luncheon, 12 noon, 451 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Wesleyan and Macon State Senior College drug in the country and it’s the number one Anderson Dining Room, Wesleyan College, 478-743-6940 offers older adults a variety of educational abused substance among teens? Although most Tickets Available at $30. Keynote speaker: ******************** opportunities designed to enable continued life- parents don’t realize it, they are the best pre- Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Massee Lane Gardens long learning and lifestyle enrichment. Courses vention tool around when it comes to underage 2011 Inductees: For information call 478-967-2358 or are held on either the Wesleyan College cam- drinking. Children do listen to their parents. Not • May duBignon Stiles Howard, Savannah; www.camellias-acs.com (The American pus, Macon State College campus, or Carlyle only can you be a good role model for drinking 1894-1983 Camellia Society.) Place and are available to anyone over the age behavior, you can have a meaningful, honest • Lillian Gordy Carter, Plains; 1898-1983 ******************** of 50. discussion with your children about alcohol, its • Mary Francis Hill Coley, Albany; 1900-1966 Macon Little Theatre For additional information call 478-471- pitfalls and risks. If you need more information For additional information, table reservations, 4220 Forsyth Road, Macon 2770. or help, Hodac, Inc. is here to lend a hand. You or sponsorships call 770-633-4202 or email Reservations: 478-471-PLAY ******************** can talk to trained professionals 24-hours a day, [email protected] or visit www.georgia- ******************** DivorceCare Offered seven days a week by calling the Georgia women.org. Museum of Arts & Sciences By Central Baptist Church Helpline at 800-338-6745. Making that call puts ******************** 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon Divorced? Separated? Find help at you on the road to answers so why not call 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament 478-477-3232 or visit website www.masma- DivorceCare. today. April 9, Landing’s Golf Club, Warner Robins. con.com. DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar ******************** $65 per player. Hosted by the Sacred Heart ******************** and support group for people who are separated Volunteers Needed Catholic School’s Home and School Theatre Macon or divorced. The group meets at Central Baptist GeorgiaCares, Georgia’s State Health Association. For details call Kathy Louth at 438 Cherry Street, Macon Church located at 1120 Lake Joy Road, Warner Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), needs 478-971-4262 or email at 478-746-9485 Robins. Childcare is provided for babies volunteers to assist seniors and persons with [email protected]. • Pippin (Musical): March 5-13 through 5th grade. disabilities with Medicare problems, fraud, and ********************** ******************** For additional information call 478-953- Warner Robins Little Theatre 9319. South Pleasant Hill Drive ******************** 478-929-4579; www.wrlt.org Bloomfield United Methodist Church ******************** 5511 Bloomfield Rd., Macon Dempsey Apartments Douglass Theatre 478-397-6568. “New Jerusalem” will be in con- 355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, 478- cert at 6:00 p.m. on Sun., March 20. Affordable Living In Historic Downtown Macon 742-2000 ********************** • Spacious Studio & One Bedroom Apartments Homes 523 Cherry Street ******************** NAMI Central Georgia •Designed for adults 62 years of age & over and those Macon, GA 31201 Georgia Music Hall of Fame National Alliance on Mental Illness with disabilities 200 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon; 888- Barabra Long, Executive Director • All utilities except telephone & cable included in (478) 741-4471 GA-ROCKS 478-328-0508 monthly rent TTY: Relay 711 www.georgiamusic.org • Apartments include wall-to-wall carpeting, stoves & www.thedempsey.com (Call for details on events) refrigerators ******************** • Monthly support group for consumers and Tubman Museum • Access Control families: Last Mon. each month, 7 p.m., New • Cameras Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of 340 Walnut St., Macon Hope, 100 Story Road, Warner Robins. Free. • Library, computer center & laundry center on-site Housing & Urban Development (HUD Section 8 www.tubmanmuseum.com Refreshments. • On-site Resident Service Coordinators Program). Annual income must not exceed income ******************** • SOS (Survivors of Suicide) Support Group: • On-site Management limits set by HUD. Middle Georgia Art Association Gallery First Thurs. each month, 7-8 p.m., Houston • 24-hour Maintenance 2330 Ingleside Ave., Ingleside Village, Macon. • Recreational/Educational Programs Professionally Managed by County Medical Center, Board Room next to Barkan Management Company, Inc. 478-744-9557; middlegeorgiaart.org. Tues.-Fri., the coffee kiosk, Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. •Within walking distance of the Post Office, hospitals, Noon-5 p.m.; Sat., Noon-3 p.m. theaters, restaurants & shopping www.barkanco.com General Business Directory For Seniors
Vineville Christian Towers Macon St. Paul Apartments & Village An Apartment Home for Senior Citizens 62 & Older and Disabled Persons Welcome • All utilities included in rent • Library/Exercise Room and 1330 Forsyth Street • Macon, GA 31201 • Stove, refrigerator and • Activities/Grocery Shopping Call drapes provided Day Trips 478-745-0829 • Laundry Room • Beauty Shop Middle The world’s trusted source for Rent Includes All Utilities • Beauty Shop non-medical companionship Library • Optional Lunch 5 Days/Week • Emergency Cords/Paalsystem • Cable or antennae and homecare for the seniors. Necklaces • Located in a park-like setting Bus for Groceries & Doctor Appointments Georgia Range of Planned Activities 2394 Vineville Avenue • Macon, GA 31204 • Companionship & Personal Care • Meal Preparation & Sitters Washer/Dryer On Each Floor 478-743-4661 • Housekeeping & Laundry 477-5501 • Errands & Appointments Subsidized and market units.
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They encourage you to come in and meet their staff and 380 Hospital Drive Macon, GA 31217 see how their memory care programs enrich lives of their residents and give their loved ones peace of mind. Barry M. Bilbro, R.Ph. Across from the Emergency Room BOB MOODY RPH. Compounding Pharmacist If you are caring for a loved one suffering from Your Bio-Identical Hormone Specialist Pharmacist, owner Alzheimer’s disease, please call Flint River Memory Start Getting Better Now!!! Care at (478) 471-9433 for more information or to 1550 Watson Blvd. • Warner Robins www.medshoppe.com Phone: 478-745-5431 Fax: 478-765-4359 schedule a tour of this memory care community. You will get to meet caring professionals that have your 478-922-2067 FREE PRESCRIPTION DELIVERY loved ones best interests at heart. Warner Robins’ Oldest Independent Pharmacy Page 12 • March 2011 • Senior News • Macon Father of the Bride presented by the Perry Players Article and photos courtesy of JANE WILSON
Father of the Bride is being presented by the Perry Players Community Theatre located at 909 Main Street in Perry, Georgia. The play is written by Caroline Francke and is based on the novel. The novel, the 1950’s movie, the play, and the coming musical, tell the story of a man trying to cope with all of the disasters that happen along the way from the time that his daughter, who he still considers his little girl, announces that she's engaged until Carol Strandburg, Director the wedding actually occurs. James Gill plays George Banks, the father, and he is joined by Bari audition time and taking them all to Norden (Nina Banks), his wife and a higher level... placing them in a the mother of the bride. The soon-to- quality set where no detail has been Father and mother of the bride, James Gill and Bari Norden be bride and groom are Melissa overlooked and surrounding them Lehman and Brett Taylor, students at with a great crew in order to bring a Houston County High School. quality production to theatre goers. It takes an entire community of You’ll want to see one of the family and friends to plan a good nine performances... you will not be wedding, and filling those roles are: disappointed! Charles Dukes, Zack Kinsley, Caleb Dinner theatre Thursday, March Sabine, Ashleigh Merino, Linda 10. Call theatre for reservations... Deibert, Kellie Bowen, David 478-987-5354. Kelley, Cody Salis, Christine Pykles, Additional performances: March Ben Daniel, Hunter Hufnagle and 11, 12 ,13 (M) and March 16, 17, 18, Beverly Cooper. 19, 20 (M)... general information Father of the Bride is under the applicable to all plays. direction of Carol Strandburg, a Sunday matinee performances woman with a reputation for quality are at 2:30 p.m.; evening perform- directing, singing and acting! Carol ances are at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices has been away from theatre for a few are adults, $12.00; and, youth, $6.00; years but is thrilled to be back in the except Wednesday and Sunday they director’s seat, especially with are adults, $10.00; and, youth, $5.00. Father of the Bride because it repre- Reservations are recommended and sents a challenge to her, is familiar to may be made beginning the Monday, the community, is “squeaky clean,” March 7. Perry Players Community and is suitable for the whole family. Theatre is located at 909 Main Street Carol is a Syracuse University in Perry, GA, 31069. For additional trained vocalist, so naturally she “cut information call 478-987-5354 or her teeth” on musicals in high school visit www.perryplayers.org. Bride and groom, Melissa Lehman and Brett Taylor and through her years at Syracuse and beyond. She brought her many talents along when she and husband, Gary, moved to Robins AFB and Perry in 1979; she auditioned for Arsenic and Old Lace, was cast – got hooked on community theatre – and became quickly involved in Perry Theatre. Additionally, she shared her directing and acting talents with Warner Robins Little Theatre, Theatre Macon and Macon Little Theatre. She’s sure she has directed over 20 musicals and plays, plus she has performed in more than 20 pro- ductions through the years. Fortunately for Perry Players, her heart has always belonged to the town of Perry and the Perry Players and that is what has brought her back to our stage to direct Father of the Bride. Carol knew only two of the folks who auditioned for this play, and has so enjoyed – once again – accepting each of them at their own level at