Senior calendar

Web posted December 9, 1997

From Staff Reports

The Senior Calendar is a listing of activities and groups of interest to senior citizens. Please call the service agencies for information. To have your activity listed, write to Senior Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Send a fax to 722-7403. Please include the name and phone number of a contact person.

Out and about

FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS: 7:30 tonight, Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene St.; featuring the Augusta Collegium Musicum and the Augusta Choral Society; adults $10, seniors and students $8.

RIDGE HERITAGE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GATHERING: 7:30 tonight, 114 Calhoun St., Johnston, S.C.; call (803) 275-2993 for details.

AUGUSTA SYMPHONY

HOLIDAY POPS: Pianist Butch Thompson joins symphony for annual event; 7:30 p.m. Friday, William B. Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St.; $12-$28; 826-4705.

IT'S THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Augusta West Dance Guild presentation; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday; Augusta State University's Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre; 2500 Walton Way; $7 for adults, $5 for children and seniors and $4 each person for groups of 10 or more; available at Augusta West Dance Studio, 146 Davis Road in Martinez until showtime and at the box office just before show; 860-0998.

KWANZAA FESTIVAL: Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Regency Mall.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Redcliffe Plantation, Beech Island; adults $2, students $1.

CANDLES FOR CARING: 4 p.m. Saturday, U.S. Highway 25 Bypass, Edgefield, S.C.

AUGUSTA CHORALE: Christmas concert 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Paine College's Gilbert Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Druid Park Avenue; $5 adults, $3 12 and younger; 736-2958.

AUGUSTA JAYCEES CHRISTMAS PARADE: Broad Street, 1-3 p.m. Sunday; featuring 120 floats and displays.

AIKEN CHORAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, map pickup at Holley House, 235 Richland Ave., Aiken; tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door, available at Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce, Aiken Center for the Arts, Plum Pudding, Aiken Office Supply, Patti's Hallmark in Aiken Mall, the Hope Chest and the Peach Tree.

AUGUSTA INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE CLUB: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, no partners required; call Joan Cameron, 736-5713.

DANCES: Second Saturdays; American Legion Post 63, free two-step lessons 7:30 p.m.; ballroom, Latin and nightclub music, 8-11 p.m., $10 per person. Beginners welcome, casual dress. Call 854-8888.

Senior classes

OPERATION INDEPENDENCE: Program to help disabled older adults obtain access to services and support; 667-4695 or (888) 922-4464.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Long-term Care Ombudsman Program helps residents who live in long-term-care facilities; 826-4480.

MEALS-ON-WHEELS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 10:30-11:30 a.m. weekdays to deliver meals to elderly; 826-4480.

PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, 2803 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 51.

Senior health

CSRA AGENCY ON AGING: Aging Connection offers information and referral assistance to help seniors with home-delivered meals, transportation, homebound counseling, legal services, homemaker aides and housing; 667-4695 or (888) 922-4464.

Grief support

ST. JOSEPH HOSPICE-AIKEN: 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, 681 Silver Bluff Road; (803) 641-8219.

WIDOW/WIDOWER: Informal supper group; 6:30 p.m. second Tuesdays; Augusta group meets at local restaurant; 481-7490; Aiken group meets at Ryan's Steak House, 1928 Whiskey Road, (800) 381-2273.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: For bereaved parents; Augusta group meets 7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3185 Wheeler Road; Aiken group meets 7:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Millbrook Baptist Church, 176 E. Pine Log Road, Aiken; (803) 279-8179.

Senior Friends

Classes and activities are offered by Senior Friends of Columbia Augusta Medical Center. Activities include chair exercise, tai chi lessons, bridge, pinochle, canasta and health and educational programs. Most activities held at Augusta Professional Building, 3624 J. Dewey Gray Circle. Membership is open to anyone 50 or older for $15 a year. Reservations required; call 651-6716.

CHAIR CLASS EXERCISE: 8:30-9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, members only.

CONVENTION REUNION AND PARTY: 2-4 p.m. Jan. 15.

DUTCH TREAT LUNCHEON: 11:30 a.m. Jan. 16, William Seafood, Wrightsboro Road.

COVERED DISH LUNCHEON AND AUXILIARY MEETING: Noon Jan. 19.

CHILI COOK OFF AND LINE DANCE PARTY: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23; admission, bring pot of chili, chips or dessert.

Resource Center on Aging

The Resource Center on Aging is sponsored by University Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital. Most activities are held at Augusta Mall, University Hospital and the center office in Daniel Village on Wrightsboro Road. Activities include bridge, bingo, pinochle, crafts, health and informational seminars, movies, exercise classes and trips. Reservations required for all events. Call 733-7262 or (800) 413-6652 to register and for times for some events.

Senior Center

Leisure activities, classes and seminars and exercise sessions are offered weekdays at the Senior Center, 535 15th St. Call 826-4480.

MANICURES AND PEDICURES: 12:30-5 p.m. Fridays; discount for members; call for appointment.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING: Volunteer counselor available daily to answer questions and help individuals to understand Medicare, private insurance and supplemental insurance; call for appointment.

PICTURE ID CARDS:Held 10:30 a.m. to noon first Mondays.

BALLROOM DANCING PARTY: 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31; $10.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING TRIP: To Commerce, Ga.; 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9; $21; reservation deadline, Monday.

HOLIDAY BLUES PART II: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Wednesday.

TURNING POINT INVESTMENT CLUB: Meeting and party; 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday.

NEW HAIR SERVICE: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17; participants should wash their own hair before appointment; haircut, $7.50; hot iron curling, $6; roller setting, $9; call for appointment.

ASUTE INVESTMENT CLUB: Meeting and party; 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18.

Shiloh Center

Activities are offered weekdays for senior citizens at Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center, 1635 15th St. Activities include bridge, spades, pinochle, fitness and quilting. Call 738-0089.

St. John Towers

Activities are offered at St. John Towers Retirement Residence, 724 Greene St. For more information, call 722-2096.