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FundRAISERS

Ongoing

Southern Triad Missions needs new appliances, clothing and household items for families in need. Make checks payable to Southern Triad Missions and mail to P.O. Box 1906, High Point, NC 27261-1906. 888-6091.

The ACES office at Brooks Global Studies is collecting aluminum tabs as a service project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring tabs to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. 370-8347.

Events

Greensboro Junior Woman’s Club’s Open house and cookie exchange, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 7, Weir Jordan Clubhouse, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Ashley Bethel, 254-0303 or Greensborojuniors@gmail.com.

2008 United Way of High Point Campaign kickoff, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, High Point University’s Coy O. Williard Baseball Stadium. High PointU vs. Longwood University soccer game, 7:30 p.m., following  kickoff. RSVP both kickoff and game. 883-4127 or www.unitedwayhp.org.
 
11th annual High Point Jail Ministry Golf Tournament, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Holly Ridge Golf Links, U.S. 311 S., Archdale. Family picnic to follow. $75. www.paytel.com/golf or 845-6970.

Charity Poker Run for Room at the Inn of the Carolinas, 8:30-9:30 a.m. register Sept. 13, St. Pius X Church, Cornwallis and Elm Street, Greensboro. $25 per motorcycle or car, $10 each additional poker hand. Grilled tailagate lunch, noon. $8 adults, $5 kids. ridefortheroom@aol.com

Annual Yard/Bake Sale, 7 a.m.-noon Sept. 13, Bethel Presbyterian Church, 300 Knox Road, McLeansville. Proceeds will be used toward needs in their community. 697-1387 or 317-3762.
 
Run for Shelter 8k Run/Walk, to benefit Guilford County’s 10-year plan to end homelessness, 3 p.m. Sept. 14, Temple Emanuel, Greene Street, Greensboro. Nonperishable food donations for Greensboro Urban Ministry collected. www.tegreensboro.org or runforshelter8k@gmail.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Open House, 5-8 p.m. third Thursday through September, Granite & Marble by Malave, 150 Industrial Ave., Greensboro. www.malave granite.com or 273-0223.

“World Vision Experience: AIDS” exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 7 and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 8, Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro. Free, multimedia, interactive exhibit. Visitors walk through a replica of an African village and experience the effects of the pandemic in a real way as they listen to a personal audio track relating the story of one of four children. 299-7374, Ext. 3044 or wward@westoverchurch.com.

HandyCapable Network’s computer donation drive, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 7, Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. 209-7360.

Playwright/BOLD founder Karen Brody’s play, “Birth,“ 2 p.m. 7, Black Box Theater, Cultural Arts Center, Davie St., Greensboro. BOLD is the global movement to create childbirth choices that work for mothers. 316-1147 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/40910.

Pennybyrn at Maryfield’s Inaugural Tapestry Rug Show, 1:30-3 p.m. Sept. 8, 109 Penny Road, High Point.
 Features tapestries of Jane King and other award-winning North Carolina textile artists. Free. 821-4050.

In Honor and Remembrance-Woodmen of the World Salutes America’s Heroes,  7 p.m. Sept. 11, Lankford Memorial Baptist Church, 3708 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Alice Ammons, grannypopo204@northstate.net.

Consignment Sale, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 12 and 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 13 (some items may be half price), First Presbyterian Church, 208 W. Davis Street, Burlington. Children’s items. Send self-addressed, stamped envelope or e-mail request to consign to divine.consign@hotmail.com.
 
Gospel Concert featuring “Kirk Talley,” 6 p.m. Sept. 14, True Vine Community Church, 1901 Lendew St., Greensboro. Free. 282-5847.

Free Trombone Concert, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14, First Moravian Church, 304 S. Elam Ave., Greensboro. Bring seating. 812-3546.

ANIMALS

Animal Rescue and Foster Program, 7:15 p.m. second Tuesday, Lindley Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. 574-9600.

Cats and kittens half price, through Sept. 7, Animal Shelter, 4525 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. 297-5020.

Rabies clinic, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13, Animal Shelter, 4525 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro. $5. 297-5020.

Wildlife Care, 7 p.m. second Thursday, New Garden Friends Meeting House, 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro. 697-4006.

BLOOD DRIVES

Red Cross at the Nussbaum Blood Center, 1501 Yancey­ville St., Greensboro: 2-6:30 p.m. Monday; 12:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday/Friday/Saturday. Appointments and walk-ins welcome. Donors can enter to win one of three $1,000 gas cards through Sept. 30. (800) 448-3543.

Drives

■ 1:15-5:45 p.m. Sept. 7, Calvary Church, 1665 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro.

■ 3-7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Mt. Pisgah UMC, 2600 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro.

■ 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 9-10, UNCG, Sterling St., Greensboro.

■8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 12, Wesley Long Community Hospital, 501 N. Elam Ave., Greensboro.

■9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sept. 12, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2210 N. Elm St., Greensboro.

CHARITABLE

Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina volunteer meeting, 6 p.m. pizza and soft drinks, 6:30 p.m. meeting Sept. 15, Embassy Suites Hotel, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro. Various volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Don Timmons, 403-1964 or dtimmons@ncwish.org.
 
CIVIC

Greensboro Junior Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. second Wednesday, Weir Jordan Clubhouse, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Volunteer service organization of women ages 21-40. Robin Kennedy, 918-7970.

Progressive Democrats of Guilford County, 7 p.m. second Monday, Guilford County Democratic Party Headquarters, 7 Battleground Court, Greensboro. 275-0601.

CLASSES

Financial Peace University, 4-6 p.m. Sundays Sept. 7-Nov. 23, First Lutheran Church, 3600 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. $99 per couple (married or parent/child). www.firstlutheran.com or 292-9125.

“Organizing Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle,” 8:30-10 a.m. Sept. 10, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, 342 N. Elm St., Greensboro. With Dorothy Merchant, owner of Simple Solutions Professional Organizers. $15, $30 non Chamber members. Register. www.greensborochamber.com or 387-8323.

Health and Wellness, 7 p.m. Sept. 10, 17, 24, Ambassadors of Life in Christ Church, 2805-B Pinecroft Road, Greensboro. What the Bible says about your physical and mental health. 697-9972.

September Legal Ease Program “Collaborative Family Law,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. The process of collaborative family law is demonstrated through role play skits. Free. Register. 882-4126 or dhester@ywcaHighPoint.com.

Nature workshop for 4 to 5-year-olds, Series I, 10-11 a.m. Sept. 12, 19 and Series II, 10-11 a.m. Oct. 3, 10, Legacy Demonstration Garden, Guilford County Agriculture Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. $10 per child. Discovery Walk and Roots, Shoots and Flowers. 337-0460.

Basic Conversation Spanish Class, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 16-Oct. 9, Glenwood Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro. $40. Ages 11 and older. 373-2929.
 
Intro to Kayaking Classes, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Lake Brandt Watershed Park, 5945 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro. $25. Ages 13 and older. Ages 13-15 must be accompanied by a parent. 545-5333.

SecondHalf: What Can You Do With the Rest of Your Life? 7-9 p.m. Sept. 19 and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 20, First Lutheran Church, 3600 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. $5 for refreshments and supplies. $2 for each additional booklet. For people wrestling with transition. With Pastor Brady Faggart. Register. 665-6439or bfaggart@triad.rr.com.

“Get Your To-Do List Done,” 9:30 a.m. Sept. 23, Greensboro Merchants Association, 225 Commerce Place, Greensboro. Free to GMA members and their employees. Register. 378-6350.

Youth Fencing Classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Oct. 3-Feb. 27, Glenwood Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro. $30 per month, per participant. Ages 14-18. Register. 373-2929.

Free GRE/GMAT Test Prep Strategy Session, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 8, UNCG. Register. http://testprep.uncg.edu or call 866-334-CALL.

Free course for family members of close relatives with major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder, 12 weeks, begins 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 16. Register. 292-2468.

The Art House, 600 N. Church St., Greensboro, is offering classes for all ages and interest. www.theart housestudios.com, 209-5539, 274-5337.

Drawing Classes With Young Rembrandts, classes and camps, ages 5-13. Various times and locations, Greensboro and KV. www.youngrembrandts.com/piedmont or 378-0487.

Your Promise Land’s “Financial Back to Basics,” noon-1 p.m. Saturdays, 507 Balboa St., Greensboro. Free. Register. 852-5254.

GOOD DEEDS

Disposal of old American flags. Free. Dispose of old, torn American flags in a flag disposal box at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2087, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro or City Hall on Main Street in Gibsonville. Proper disposal of the U.S. flag is ceremonial burning.

American Legion Henry K. Burtner Post 53 is collecting aluminum can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Collect tabs in bags; call 299-8281 when you have a full bag.

GREEK

Alpha Chi Omega, Theta Rho Theta alumnae chapter is collecting books and gently used toys for domestic violence victims. Recent college graduates invited to join. Candy Tickle, ctickle@northstate.net or Nikki Neuman, AlphaChialum @triad. rr.com or 656-0041.

Alpha Chi Omega, Theta Rho Theta alumnae chapter, supper Sept. 9, Logan’s, Wendover Ave., Greensboro. Planning session of this year’s calendar. Candice Tickle, 472-6636, ctickle@northstate.net or Nikki Neuman, 656-0041 or alphachialum@triad.rr.com.

Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Omicron chapter, 6 p.m. second Monday, Greensboro Woman’s Club, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. 288-9308.

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, monthly events for alumnae in the Triad. Tonja Chase, gGreensborooaxid@hotmail.com or Melia Mauldin, meliamauldin @gmail.com.

Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Sigma Chi chapter, 7 p.m. second Monday, Holmes Grove United Methodist Church, 1100 Alamance Road, Greensboro. 274-0320.

Chi Omega Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro chapter, ongoing monthly events. triadxo@hotmail.com or Marian Cowhig Owen, 545-6919, www.chiomega.com/alumnae/greensboro.
 
Delta Gamma Alumnae Association of Greensboro/High Point, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area DGs. Marcia House, 852-1598 or portraithouse@juno.com.
 
Delta Zeta Triad Alumnae, ongoing monthly events and welcomes all area DZs. www.dztriadalum.com or hanna.summer@gmail.com.

Gamma Gamma Chi, Gamma Chapter, first Islamic based sorority, seeking new members for 2008. Robyn Abdusamad, 202-2770 or rabdusamad@gammagammachi.org.

Greensboro Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi: Submit letters of interest to: P.O. Box 21403, Greensboro, NC 27420.

Kappa Delta Alumnae Association, meeting times and places vary. Open to Kappa Delta alumnae and collegians. Danielle Lambeth, 834-0760 or dlamb69@hotmail.com.

N.C. Preceptor Beta Zeta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 854-6082.

Piedmont Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Chapter, meets throughout the year and welcomes all area Pi Phis. http://piedmontpiphi.blogspot.com/

Piedmont Phi Mu Alumnae chapter, seeking new members. Kacy A. Hodgin, 697-5592 or kacyhodgin@uncg.edu.

Preceptor Alpha Mu chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, second and fourth Monday September-May. Accepting new members. Janice Van Steen, 292-8036.

MEN

Christian Business Men’s Committee, nondenominational small group meeting for men of all Christian faiths, 6:45-7:45 a.m. Mondays, Chick-fil-A, 5901 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro; 6:45-7:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Chick-fil-A, 1100 Landa Road, Greensboro, Rowland Brazzeal, 207-8063; noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Golden Corral, 4404 Landview Drive, Greensboro, Louis Lindsay, 288-1151; 6:45-8 a.m. Fridays, Tex and Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, 708 Pembroke Road, Greensboro, Bill Christiansen, 207-9696 or esc1025@ aol.com.

NEIGHBORHOODS

Greensboro Landlord Association, second Tuesday, Group US Insurance, 7-C Terrace Way, Greensboro. Dues: $50-$100 per year. Mark Austin, 274-7653. www.greensborolandlord.com.

Greensboro Newcomers Club New Member Coffee, 10 a.m. second Wednesday, Sept. 10, private home. Linda, 540-0920, Maxi, 643-2248, or www.gsonewcomersclub.com.

High Point Newcomers Club, 10 a.m. second Tuesday, Community Bible Church, 4125 Johnson St., High Point. Lunch optional, $8, reservations requested. Sept. 9: “Getting Acquainted;” High Point mayor Smothers. Meets Sept.-May. Nancy Schrull, 869-5148.
 
RECREATION

Boating Safety Course, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, begins Sept. 9, Irving Park Methodist Church, 1510 W. Cone Blvd., Greensboro. Through the Greensboro Power Squadron. Free but charge for the book. 288-9552 or www.greensboropowersquadron.org.

Bingo, benefits the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Oriental Shrine Club, 5010 High Point Road, Greensboro. Cash prizes. 697-7274.

Bingo, 6 p.m. Mondays, W.D. Hammer VFW Post 2972, 432 Boonwood Drive, Gibsonville. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Cash prizes. suzbuzz@earthlink.net.

New Garden Moose Family Center Bingo, 6 p.m. doors open 7 p.m. games begin, Thursdays, 1800 New Garden Road, Greensboro. Cash prizes. Profits donated to charities. 294-0383.

 Bingo, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games begin, Wednesdays, American Legion Post 53, 729 Creek Ridge Road, Greensboro. Coffee, cash prizes. 299-8281.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Elks Lodge 602, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Profits go to charities such as Camp Carefree. 707-7659 or 288-5100.

Gate City Horizons Band, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Greensboro Cultural Center, Room 100, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Free. Beginner instrumental group for adults. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.

Bridge, 6:30-9:45 p.m. Mondays, Lewis Recreation Center, Greensboro. Bring partner or one will be provided. Coffee and snacks furnished. $5. 215-9056.

Beginner bridge lessons, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 5, Lewis Center, Greensboro. Eight weeks. $100. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

Intermediate bridge lessons, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays or Thursdays, beginning Sept. 3 and 4, Lewis Center, Greensboro. Eight weeks. $100. Register. Mary Leger, 327-6357.

Fencing, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Instruction in saber, foil and epee. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Level One Foil Fencing Classes, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, through Oct. 24, Glenwood Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro. $80 per student. Ages 14 and older. Register. 373-2929.
 
Martial Arts, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Karate and Aikido classes. Call for fees and meeting times. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club, four hikes and outings each week, 52 weeks a year. $20 per year, individual or family. www.piedmonthikingandoutingclub.org.

Shag Dance Classes, 7-8 p.m. beginner and 8-9 p.m. intermediate/advanced, Thursdays, Greensboro Grange. $45 per person for four weeks of classes. 989-0156 or 312-3214.

“The Queen of Hearts” friendly bridge game, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Lewis Recreation Center. $5. Mini-lessons included. 627-7134.

Yoga, 9:15 a.m. or 6 p.m. Tuesdays (beginners) or 9 a.m. Saturdays (intermediate), Westminster Presbyterian Church, Friendly Ave., Greensboro. First class free, $5 per class thereafter. Anne, 301-4932 or hoffmania@bellsouth.net.

Yoga, 6:45-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. $50 for six class session, $90 for 12 class session. Ages 7 and older. 373-3803.

REUNIONS

Family

Descendants of Major William Gill and Susannah Young Gill, also Allisons, Lawrences and Tomlins, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 7, Lakewood Park, 911 Lakewood Drive, Statesville. RSVP. 704-876-3067.

55th Annual Reunion of the Jack and Wash Brown Families, 12:45 p.m. Sept. 21, Fellowship Hall, Apple’s Chapel Christian Church, 7345 N.C. 61 N., Gibsonville. 342-6469.

Hinson, 1 p.m. Oct. 5, Bumming Hole Lodge, Whiteville. Bring family photos. $10. RSVP by Sept. 10. (910) 640-1351.

Military

Bull Session, 10 a.m. Nov. 8, Kingston Plantation, A Hilton and Embassy Suites Resort, 9800 Queensway Blvd., Myrtle Beach, S.C. $40. All destroyer sailors welcome regardless of which ship they served on or when. Mail check payable to Tin Can Sailors, Inc. to: Tin Can Sailors, PO Box 100, Somerset, MA 02726 or call (877) 846-2267.

Schools

Grimsley High, class of 1963. Planning stages for November event. Babs (Andrew) Gill, 292-3356 or Judith (Smith) Moore, JudithMoore1@bellsouth.net.

Grimsley High, class of 1968, Oct. 24-26, Ocean Drive Beach, S.C. Make contact if you have not been contacted for your address. Kay (Van Hecke) Maddox, kmaddox@sc.rr.com or (843) 251-8949.

Grimsley High, class of 1978, Oct. 25. Add name to contact list. Joe Franks, franksj@gcsnc. com, www.classcreator.com/Greensboro-NC-Grimsley-1978 or 370-8180.

Kinston High, class of 1998, fall. Committee needs mailing address, phone number and/or e-mail address. khs.classof1998@ gmail.com, khs98reunion.blogspot.com, Torise Battle, 478-258-2948 or www.myspace.com/khs_class of1998.
 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School. Alumni drive for all graduates. Send name (include maiden name), mailing address, phone numbers, e-mail address and years of attendance or graduating class to ihmalumni@yahoo.com.

North Davidson High, class of 1983. Michael Funderburke, 682-6551.

North Davidson High, class of 1983, Tailgate, 5 p.m. Oct. 17, North Davidson High School. Picnic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18, Lake Thom-a-Lex, Shelter No. 1. Catered party, 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Clarion Sundance Plaza Hotel, 3050 University Parkway, Winston-Salem. Jim Rorie, 403-6367.

Northeast High School, class of 1968, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Green’s Supper Club, Greensboro. Register. Jean Trollinger Scott, 621-2667 or Doris Settle Maxwell, 226-5643.

Northeast Guilford High, class of 1983, 6:30-11:30 p.m. Oct. 25, The Empire Room, 203 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Vangela, 621-8441 or Sharon, 656-7892.

Page High, class of 1993, Oct. 25. Contact Katherine at www.pagealumniandfriends.org/1993.aspx

Page High, class of 1988, Oct. 18. www.page1988.com or Emily Hines Hull, 272-2790.

Page High, class of 1998, Oct. 18. Tickets on sale now. E-mail pageclassof1998@gmail.com or Elizabeth Wicker, 547-4859.

Page High, class of 1968. Planning stages. Send updated contact information to Sharon Trull Morgan, drstmorg@ hotmail.com or Bill Thompson, 373-1117.

Page High School, class of 1983, fall. Send updated information. Scott Poole, is uga1988@ yahoo.com or 540-903-5095.

Ragsdale High, class of 1978, informal happy hour, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Radisson Bar, downtown, High Point; family picnic, noon-3 p.m. Sept. 27, Jamestown Park; dinner and dance, 7 p.m. Sept. 27, Nobel’s, High Point; and brunch, 11 a.m. Sept. 28, Radisson, High Point. www.1978RHS.com

Randleman High, class of 1967, http://classreport.org/usa/nc/randleman/rhs/1967

Randleman High JROTC 15-year reunion. Any RHS students enrolled in JROTC during the school years 1993-2006. Savannah Thompson, 498-2682, Ext. 154 or RHSTigerBattalion@yahoo.com.
 
Randleman High School, class of 1982. Tammy Davis Dillon, 674-5330.

Rocky Mount High, class of 1998, Sept. 26-28. Friday, meet and greet. Saturday afternoon, family/fun day, evening banquet. Sunday, memorial to honor deceased classmates. RMSH Class of 1998 Reunion, P.O. Box 1943, Rocky Mount, NC 27802 or rmsh98reunion@yahoo.com.
 
Smith High, class of 1968, Oct. 11. RSVP by Sept. 15. Phyllis Alley, 685-5052, alleyphyl@bellsouth.net or www.benlsmith68.com

Southwest Guilford High, class of 1997. Shameka Hairston Byers, 287-0160 or www. Myspace.com/southwest97.
Sumner High, class of 1958, 6 p.m. Sept. 27, Forest Oaks Country Club, Greensboro. Business casual dress. Send a $25 per person check to Roy Duncan, 6716 Saferight Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27406. Those who cannot attend should mail Duncan their name, address, telephone number and e-mail address for future contact purposes.

SENIORS

AARP, Guilford College chapter 3745, 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday, Mahi’s Seafood Restaurant, 4721 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Dinner and speaker. RSVP: Julia, 632-8929.

Adventures in Learning, for ages 60 and older or retired, Thursdays, taught by experts, retired professors and peers. A program of Shepherd’s Center of Greensboro. 378-0766.

Computer instruction, for adults 50 and older. Offered by SeniorNet volunteers. Call the Shepherd’s Center for brochure. 378-0766.

Friendship Day, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, First Presbyterian Church, Mullin Life Center, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Exercise, activities, devotions. Lunch at noon for $5. Ages 55 and older. 373-0445.

Old Timers Glenwood Breakfast, 8 a.m. second Thursday, J&S Cafeteria at Guilford College. People who grew up in Glenwood during the ’30s and ’40s. Charles O’Brien, 288-0291.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees, 11:30 a.m. second Thursday, Golden Corral, 2419 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Lunch and speaker. All current federal employees as well as retired federal employees and their spouses welcome. 273-8861.

Senior Exercise, 10-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Northeast Park Meeting and Event Center, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville. Free. Register. 375-7722.

Water Aerobics, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Y-Matrons, 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, ongoing, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Social group that plays bridge and canasta. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

SERVICE/FRATERNAL

Battleground Civitan Club, 6 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, Greensboro. 282-5448.

Carolinas Council Pioneers Executive Committee, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 8, Shoney’s Restaurant, 603 S. Regional Road, Greensboro. Members and retirees. President Judy Boggs provides report on Sept. 6 picnic. boblou@bellsouth.net.

Crescent Rotary, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro Realtors Association, 21 Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro. Abby Donnelly, 884-1348 or abby@drivenforresults.com.

Deep River Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Fridays, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, High Point. 887-7435.

Eastside Senior Citizen Club, 10 a.m.-noon second Wednesday, Morehead Recreation, 101 Price St., High Point. 883-3506.

Edward R. Murrow Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro. 340-8599.

Four Seasons Civitan Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Bill’s Pizza Pub, 2604 High Point Road, Greensboro. 292-2956.

Furnitureland Rotary Club, noon Mondays, String & Splinter Club, 305 W. High Ave., High Point. May vary during fall and spring furniture markets. Phil Morris, 887-7435 or PhilMorris@Rotary7690.org.

Gate City Civitan, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, Greensboro. Richard Decoste, 288-5146 or rldec@mindspring.com.

Gate City Kiwanis Club, noon Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. 299-7728.

Gate City Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Capt. Bill’s Seafood and Steak Restaurant, 6108 W. Market St. 299-3763.

Gate City 694 Masonic Lodge, 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St., Greensboro. Dinner, 6:15 p.m. Arthur Marshall, 288-0449.

Gate City Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Thursdays, O. Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. 768-1027.

Gateway Civitan Club, 6 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Tex & Shirley’s Restaurant, Friendly Center, Greensboro. 621-4750.

Greensboro Civitan Club, noon Fridays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. Sept. 26: “The Changing of the Guard.” 288-4885.

Greensboro Lions, noon-1 p.m. Mondays, The Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. www.gsohostlions.org.

Guilford College Community Civitan Club, 6 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Ave., Greensboro. Kay Pegram, 668-1088 or pppppp33@bellsouth.net.

Guilford Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Jed Daniel, 292-9284.

High Point Host Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. first three Thursdays, High Point Woman’s Club, 4106 Johnson St., High Point. 889-8420.

Jamestown Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Parkwood Baptist Church, 2107 Penny Road, High Point. 454-8620.

Jamestown Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., Jamestown. Howard Hicks, 454-2516.

Greensboro Kiwanis, noon Thursdays, Downtown Marriott Hotel, 304 N. Greene St., Greensboro. 292-4192 or 674-5707.

Northeast Guilford Civitan Club, 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Browns Summit Methodist Church, 4426 E. N.C. 150, Browns Summit. 656-9850.

Nat Greene Kiwanis, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursdays, Starmount Country Club, Greensboro. Devoted to improving the lives of Guilford County children. Breakfast and a speaker. John Shepperson, 230-0200.

O. Henry Golden K Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Salvation Army Community Center, 821 S. Aycock St., Greensboro. 292-0762.

Optimist Club of Greensboro, noon, Mondays, Elks Lodge, 2201 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro. Dotty Maurer, 299-4507, DBMaurer@aol.com, www.greensborooptimist.org.

Pilot Club of Greensboro, 6 p.m. second Tuesday, Muir’s Chapel United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall, Greensboro. Dainese Keever, 294-7936.

Premier Civitan Club, noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, Tex and Shirley’s, High Point. 621-4750.

Rotary Club of Greensboro, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Blue Room, between War Memorial Auditorium and arena, Greensboro. Parking in the Carlisle parking area. 292-4806.
 
Sierra Club, Piedmont Plateau Group, 7:30-9 p.m. second Tuesday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. Refreshments, 7 p.m. Guests welcome. Sept. 9: Philip Gillespie of Thunder Horse Nursery: “Sustainable Agriculture: Past, Present and Future.” 282-6553.

Southeast Guilford Civitan Club, 7 p.m. second and fourth Monday. Ruth, 685-4609.

Southern Guilford New Generation Rotary Club, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Taste of Thai, 1500 Mill St., Greensboro. 558-6576.

Summerfield Civitan Club, noon second and fourth Tuesday, Laddie & Dukes Family Grille, 3928 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Guests welcome. Louise Pinkelton-Hofer, 621-4750.

Summit Rotary Club, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro.
 
SPECIAL INTEREST

After Work Network Events, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 9: Comfort Suites-Airport, 7619 Thorndike Road, Greensboro. Nov. 18: Bill Black Automotive, 601 E. Bessemer Ave., Greensboro. Free to all employees of Greensboro Merchants Association members. Reservations, register@mygma.org. 378-6350.

Brady Brabblers Toastmasters, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. first four Thursdays, Brady Trane Services, 1915 N. Church St., Greensboro. 378-0670.

Small Business Success Series Seminars, 8-9:30 a.m., Greensboro Merchants Association, 225 Commerce Place, Greensboro. Sept. 23: “Get Your To Do List Done.” Reservations, register@mygma.org. 378-6350.

Downtown Hospitality Training, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 23, Self Help Building, 122 N. Elm St., Suite 609, Greensboro. $5. Ashley Watkins, 379-0060, Ext. 21.

Greensboro Merchants Association workplace workshops, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Embassy Suites, 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro. Oct. 23: “Hitching up a Winning Team.” Register, register@mygma.org. Guest passes and membership information, 378-6350.

Bennett College National Alumnae Association, noon second Saturday, Union United Methodist Church, 1012 E. Lee Street, Greensboro. Gina, 297-9259.

Carolina Model Railroaders, looking for new members, any scale model railroading. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 2-5 p.m. Sundays. REA Building (near The Depot), East Washington Street, Greensboro. 540-1543.

Celebrate Recovery, Thursdays, West Market Street UMC, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. worship and lesson, 8 p.m. small group sessions. Child care provided. Bill Ellison, 275-4587, Ext. 17, or bellison@wmsumc.org.

Civil War Round Table Discussion group forming. Bruce Chamberlin, 288-6570.

Friendly Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Mondays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. 292-6850.

Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Piedmont chapter, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, second Thursday, Captain Bill’s, 6108 W. Market. St., Greensboro. Ron and Alice Myers, 697-8193.

Golden Jewels of Hayes-Taylor YMCA, 10:30 a.m. second Tuesday, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, Webb Room, 1101 E. Market St., Greensboro. 272-2131, Ext. 15.

Golden Triad Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, and a member of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem, rehearse, 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church of Kernersville. 996-3251 or  www.goldentriadchorus.org.
 
Greater Greensboro Triad Shag, times and dates vary, Thirsty’s 2, 119 N. Chimney Rock Road, Greensboro. $25 per year. Max Madrin, 299-6859 or www.greatertriadshagclub.org.

Guilford Battle chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, 11:45 a.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro. Regent Etta Reid, 643-0096 or etreid@aol.com.

Greensboro Tar Heel Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Faith Presbyterian Church, 6309 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Affiliated with the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. 292-4941.

Italian-American Social Club, 7:30 p.m. second Thursday, Knights of Columbus Social Hall, 2780 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. 282-5363

KUS, Kids Unable to Speak, fellowship, play and advocate, meet once a month. 499-2022.

Meditation Techniques and Contemplative Practices, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 501 Mendenhall St., Greensboro. Free. 379-1000.

Modern Western Square Dancing, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. Six months. Formed by Swinging Stars Square Dance club. Mike Summers, 621-0215.

Monday Morning Forum, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Mondays, ongoing, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. A literary discussion group. $15 for 10 meetings. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Nathanael Greene chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, 7:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitors Center, 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro. 282-4032.

Professionals in Transition, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Job searching support group. Kathleen Natalie, 456-7312.
 
Sunrise Toastmasters, 7 a.m. Fridays, Moses Cone Hospital, 1200 N. Elm St., West Wing, Room 043, Greensboro. Tom Loughlin, tom.loughlin@lfg.com or 800-487-1485, Ext. 4292.

Swinging Stars Square Dance Club, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Lindley Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. Ages 16 and older. 373-2930.
 
ToastMasters Speaking Club, noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, fourth floor training room, Asheville Building, 1500 Pinecroft Road, Greensboro. Free to visitors. 547-4000, Ext. 2035.

Triad Apple Core Macintosh User Group, 10 a.m. last Saturday, location varies. New members welcome. 334-4822, Ext. 3014.

Triad Business Connectors, 7:45-9 a.m. first three Thursdays, Tex and Shirley’s, near intersection of Wendover Avenue and Penny Road, High Point. Kim Lutes, 812-8622 or kim.lutes@agedwards.com.

Triad Harmony Express, 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oakhurst St., Kernersville. www.thechorus.com or 774-4044.

Triad Toastmasters Club No. 3132, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Wendover Hills Church, 205 Swing Road, Greensboro.  Improve communication and leadership skills. Donna Flynt, 855-8904, Mary Brady, 632-7098 or www.triadtm.org.

Tuesday Visually Impaired Variety Program, every other Tuesday, High Point Recreation Department, 101 Price St., High Point. Transportation available to city residents. 883-3506.

YWCA Sunshine Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, bi-monthly, YWCA, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Focuses on the physical and social needs of mentally challenged teens and adults. 273-3461.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Al-Anon/Alateen, 12-step support group for families and friends of alcoholics. 332-0090 or www.greensboroalanon.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous, fellowship of men and women who meet to attain and maintain sobriety. No fees. Locations and times: 854-4278 day or night. www.aagreensboronc.com.

VETERANS

Ladies Auxiliary, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2087, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro. Cmdr. Greg Woodard, 272-2208.

Henry K. Burtner American Legion Post 53, seeks new members. Apply, www.nclegion. org. Bob Davis, 299-8281.

The Gibsonville W.D. Hammer Post 2972-Veterans of Foreign War, seeks new members. All military members, active, retired, reserves and national guard, who have served in combat theaters are eligible. Spouses eligible to join the auxiliary. Ernest White, 446-0565, or Buzz Grigg, 449-7095.

Greater Greensboro Marine Corps League 260, 6:30 p.m. meal, 7:30 p.m. meeting begins, second Monday, New Garden Moose Lodge, 1800 New Garden Road, Greensboro, Danny Bracken, Commandant, 399-1017.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11533 and Ladies Auxillary of VFW, 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Spring Garden Friends, 1610 Spring Garden St. (corner Aycock Street), Greensboro. Seeking new members. www.vfw.org, www.ladiesauxvfw.org.

WOMEN

Women’s Entrepreneur Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13, UNCG’s Elliott University Center. Theme: “Equipping Women Entrepreneurs to Thrive in the 21st Century.” $25. Also, interactive workshops for 30 high school girls titled Young Divas Making Millions. $15. Register. www.nussbaumcfe.com.

Greensboro Council of Catholic Women, 11:30 a.m.-noon social, noon-2 p.m. lunch, Sept. 24, Cardinal Country Club, 5700 Cardinal Way, Greensboro. Speaker: Gail Haworth, director at Servant Center. Carmen Wood, 545-9266.
 
Women’s Executive Connection 2008, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 1, O. Henry Hotel, Greensboro. Focuses on the power of strategic leadership. 387-8323 or bwilliams@greensboro.org.
 
Bessemer Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. second Monday, Presbyterian Church of the Cross, 1810 Phillips Ave., Greensboro. 275-2291.

National Organization for Women, second Monday. 906-2449, TriadNOW@ triadnow.org or www.TriadNOW.org.

Moms Club of Greensboro Central, a support group for stay-at-home moms of Northwest Greensboro, Summerfield and Oak Ridge. Play groups, calendar of events, monthly socials. Angie Linn, gsomomsclub@yahoo.com.

Moms Club of Greensboro East, a support group for stay-at-home moms who live in Eastern and Northeastern Greensboro. Provides activities for children, such as play groups and park outings, as well as activities for moms. momsclubgso@yahoo.com.

Mothers & More, 7 p.m. second Monday, Leonard Recreation Center, Greensboro. Organization that focuses on the mother. Donna, 685-5565.

P3 Power Boost — An Evening of Inspiration, 6-8:30 p.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Women’s Club, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. Topic: The Power of Passion, Purpose and Vision. $30, $20 for first-time guests. P3 LifeLine members, $15. Lisa Thomas, 988-2383 or Lisa@TheP3Group.com.

Women Over 40 Meeting and Networking, 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 8, Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. $22 includes dinner and program. October meeting, Empire Room, political forum. Reservations required. www.greensboro woman.org or 254-5889.

YOUTHS

Mike Carr Karate classes, 7-8:15 p.m. Thursdays starting Sept. 11, Bur-Mil Clubhouse, Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. Children ages 4-18. Techniques to handle bullies, stranger danger, respect for parents and teachers and self-control. $40 per month. 373-3819.

North Carolina Alliance to Create Opportunity through Education’s seventh annual Alliance Day event, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26, Greensboro Coliseum Complex Center. Free. For middle school, high school, undergraduate and graduate students and their parents. Register at www.unc.edu/opt-ed.

Mike Carr Karate – “Daughter Safe” Class, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 18, Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center, Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. $99. Girls, ages 8-18. Verbal and physical quick defense class. 373-3819.

“Moving Words” Program, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, Greensboro. Space limited to 15 participants. Register. 373-7710.

Free SAT Girls Incorporated Discovery Leadership, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Folk Teen Center, 3910 Clifton Road, Greensboro. Girls 9-14. Discover leadership skills. Free. 790-4214.

Girls Moving Together, 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, YWCA, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Ages 9-12 and 13-17. 273-3461, Ext. 117.

Greensboro Youth Council

■ Big Sweep/Stream Cleaning, 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 13, behind the GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 373-2738.

■ Full Council, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Sept. 18, 25, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Orientation, 6 p.m. 373-2738 or www.greensboro-nc.gov/Departments/Parks/programs/gyc/gycweb.

■ Back to School Explosion, 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 20, Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Free. Some activities charge small fee. 373-2738.

■ Applications due for Youth Leadership of Greensboro, Sept. 26. 373-2740.

■ Sign Language Training, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 30, GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. 373-2734.

Home School Classes, various days and times, YWCA Greensboro, 1 YWCA Place, Greensboro. Special classes in swimming and gymnastics for home-schooled children. 273-3461, Ext. 0.

Southeast Chess Club, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, Greensboro. Accepting new applications for ages 6 to 18. Beginners and experienced players welcome.

Teen Forum, Let’s Talk, 6 p.m. Mondays, Craft Center, 3911 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. For all Piedmont teens. RSVP. 392-5111.

YMCA KinderTot Program, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturdays, Spears Family YMCA, 3216 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro. $8 members, $12 nonmembers. Wendy Jones, 387-9622 or wendy.jones@ymcagreensboro.org.