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FUNDRAISERS
Ongoing

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

Clothes pantry, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-noon second and fourth Saturdays, New Millenium Christian Center, 424 Fisher Park Circle, Greensboro. Community Network Ministry. Free clothing upon referral. Call the church office, 510-0440.

Shoes for Orphan Souls shoe drive, through Oct. 18, Gospel Baptist Church, 5945 N. Church St., Greensboro. Church has drop-off boxes for new shoes and new socks under its three entrance shelters. Matt Smith, 644-1932.

Used Book Sale, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in October, 5715 Burlington Road, McLeansville. Sponsored by the Gimper Group of church library volunteers at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. 697-8044 or 697-1576.

Charity Knitting, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, This & That, 3712-B Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. For anyone 16 and older that likes to knit. Free. Knitting projects benefit local charities. 288-0034.

Hot Dog Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 100 N.C. 150 W., Greensboro. $1.50. Dessert costs vary. 643-8835.

Turkey Shoot, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 12, Woodmen of the World, Lodge 26, 5014 Wainwright Road, McLeansville. Supports lodge community projects. 294-1976 or 698-0416.

Events

Elsewhere Artist Collaborative fundraising event in celebration of its receipt of a major grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, 8 p.m. Oct. 3-10 a.m. Oct. 4, 606 S. Elm St., Greensboro. $75, $50 is tax deductible. whereswarhol@elsewhereelsewhere.org or 525-1515.

Beanbag Toss Tournament/Tailgate Supper benefitting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Sanctuary House and Room at the Inn, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 4, St. Pius X Church, 2210 N. Elm St., Greensboro. $15, $7.50 children. eskiedog@aol.com.

Journeys Mentor Information meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Oct. 29 or noon-1 p.m. Oct. 8, 13, 20 and 27, 603 Dolley Madison Road, Suite 204, Greensboro. Mentor a teen in foster care. Through Foster Friends of North Carolina. 834-9919.

2009 Guilford County Wolfpack Club Golf Tournament, 11 a.m. Oct. 5, Starmount Forest Country Club, Greensboro. $125 per player. Group and sponsorship packages available. Steve LaFrance, 906-7043.

Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. Oct. 7, Bryan Family YMCA, 501 W. Market St. $4 a plate. Proceeds support the We Build People scholarship campaign. 478-9622.

Consignment sale, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 9, 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 (half price), Archdale Friends Meeting, Family Life Center, 114 Trindale Road, Archdale. Benefits church youth. 431-4147.

Book Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10, Greensboro Moose Lodge, 5031 Blakeshire Road, Greensboro. Benefits local school libraries. 697-8003.

Inaugural Pink Pancake Brunch, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10, 623 Summit Ave., Greensboro. $10. Health conscious pancakes. Benefits breast cancer research. Speakers, networking and health and wellness knowledge.www.pinkpancakebrunch.eventbrite.com or 471-7672.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 10, Applebee’s Restaurant, 3200 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Hosts: Greensboro Nixon family. Proceeds go to childhood cancer research. 215-9471.

SPECIAL EVENTS

“First Finds From the Field,” archaeology exhibit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, David Caldwell Historic Park, 3211 W. Cornwallis Road, Greensboro. Free. 373-3681.

Interdenominational adult choir rehearsals, 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, through Nov. 12, Christ UMC, 410 N. Holden Road, Greensboro. Cathy West, 299-1571  or cwest@christgreensboro.org.

Kyle Matthews concert, 6 p.m. Oct. 4, First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Free. 274-3286 or www.fbcgso.org.

Haw River State Park Annual Open House Event, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 4, The Summit Environmental Education Center: Haw River State Park, 339 Conference Center Drive, Browns Summit. Children’s activities, guided hikes, canoeing, etc. 342-6163.

A Dinner and Drama for the Whole Family: Acts of Renewal, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6, New Garden Friends School, 1128 New Garden Road, Greensboro. Dinner, 6-6:45 p.m. $5, $3, children 10 and younger. Activities for children 10 and younger, 6:45-8 p.m. Humorous and inspiring skits for adults and children 10 and older, 6:45-8 p.m. 207-5216 or www.actsofrenewal

Five Star Streets Let Justice Sing with Saving Sparrow, 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Bales Memorial Wesleyan Church, Jamestown. Free. www.fivestarstreets.com.

Bur-Mil Park Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10, Bur-Mil Park, Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro. 373-3819.

Rabies vaccinations, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10, Pleasant Garden Town Hall, 4920 Alliance Church Road, PG. Sponsor: Southwoods Animal Hospital. $10, protects pet for three years. Microchipping available. 641-7777.

HIV and syphilis testing event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10, Super G Mart, FantaCity International Shopping Center, 4925 W. Market St., Greensboro. Guilford County Department of Public Healthmarks National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Free and confidential testing. 641-7777.

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. Volunteer orientations, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Nov. 19, Dec. 14 or noon-2 p.m. Oct. 8, Nov. 3, Dec. 1. (800) 448-3543.

Drives

■ 12:30-5 p.m. Oct. 9, Earth Fare, 2965 Battleground Ave., Greensboro.

CLASSES

Dealing with Stress, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 4, Irving Park United Methodist Church, 1510 W. Cone Blvd., Greensboro. Free. 333-6890, Ext. 221.

Active Parenting of Teens, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave.,Greensboro. $30, $40/couple. 333-6890, Ext. 221.

Breaking Up, Getting Paid & Moving On: A three-part series on all aspects of separation/divorce, facilitated by attorney Jackie Stanley, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Women ages 18 and older. Free. Register. 275-6090.

Cultural Appreciation Beyond Diversity, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 7, YWCA, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. Gender Dynamics, Personality Types, Work Styles, Information Processing and Sharing. $30. Lunch provided. Register. 882-4126 or hmajors@ywcaHighPoint.com.

Fused Glass, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Pennbyrn at Maryfield, 109 Penny Road, High Point. $95, includes course fee and materials. Ages 16 and older. 668-4869 or glassburger@hotmail.com.

Making peace with your body and food, 5:45-7 p.m. Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro. Explore body image issues including shape, size, color, age, and facial hair. Register. 275-6090.

Beginners cake decorating class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17, Crawford’s Creations, 3315 N. Main St., High Point. $100. 882-0411.

“Smooth Moves: Exercise, Stretching and Preventing Osteoporosis,” 7 p.m. Oct. 13, High Point Regional Health System, Millis Regional Health Education Center, 600 North Elm St., High Point. Register. Free. 878-6888.

Computer classes for persons age 50+, offered by volunteers for SeniorNet. A Shepherd’s Center Program. Call 378-0766 for brochure.

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

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

RECREATION

Sunset Canoe Trip, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 11, Guilford Mackintosh Park & Marina. Must be 16 years of age or accompanied by an adult. $25 per boat (maximum of two per boat), $15 personal boat. Includes meal. Door prizes. Bring binoculars. Register. 449-2078.

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, 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.

Gate City Horizons Band, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, City Arts Rehearsal Hall, Level 1, Greensboro Cultural Center. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.

Gate City Horizons Big Band, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays, City Arts Rehearsal Hall, Level 1, Greensboro Cultural Center. Jennifer Hance, 373-2549.

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.

Yoga, 9:15 a.m. or 5:45 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.

REUNIONS
Military

82nd Airborne Division, All Florida Days, Oct. 15-17, The Village, Fla. and Veterans Days, Nov. 8-11, Alexandria Va. Airborne Veterans, 5459 Northcutt Place, Dayton, Ohio 45414; srgabn@aol.com or (937) 898-5977.

USS Canberra (CA-70/CAG-2, 1943-1970), Oct. 7-11, Holiday Inn, BWI Airport, Baltimore, Md. (740) 423-8976 or crewservices@usscanberra.com.

USS Benjamin Stoddert (DDG-22), Oct. 14-18, Quality Inn, Rapid City, SD. (630) 529-9875 or tluigi@msn.com.

Schools

Bartlett Yancey Senior High, class of 1990, 2010. www.classcreator.com/Yanceyville-NC-Bartlett-Yancey-1990 and create a profile.

Ben L. Smith High, class of 1979, Oct. 24. www.benlsmith79.com, Ellen Styers, 299-0520, or Tom Alexander, 852-0128.

Greensboro Senior High (now Grimsley), class of 1950, June 11-12, 2010. Bill Wrenn, 282-1336 or wwrenn1@triad.rr.com. Class Web page, http://class creator.com/Greensboro-nc-1950

Grimsley High, class of 1969, Nov. 21. Patty Bridges Soto, (919) 923-2283, mbs7883@earthlink.net.

Grimsley High, class of 1979, Oct. 10. Beth Depopas, bdepopas@triad.rr.com, www.classcreator.com/Greensboro-NC-Grimsley-1979/

Grimsley High, class of 1984, Oct. 9-10, David Sawyer, david_sawyer@att.net, www.classcreator.com/Greensboro-NC-Grimsley-1984/

Grimsley High, class of 1989, Oct. 9-10, Andy Leung, andy@teamleung.com, www.grimsley89.com

High Point Central, class of 1960, reunion 2010. Ellis Baker, ebaker@northstate.net.

Northeast High, class of 1979, November. Tracy, moser11@bellsouth.net or Sandy, 656-7278.

Page High, class of 1969, Oct. 9-11. www.pagealumniandfriends.org/1969.aspx or biggpagenc@yahoo.com.

Page High, class of 1972. Planning stages. Send e-mail if you wish to come with current address, e-mail and telephone number and month you can attend. Also state if you know of a class member who has died. Robin Moore Stiles, pageclassof72@gmail.com, or Sandy Cardonick Lavender, s.lavender@charter.net.

Page High, class of 1979, Oct. 9-10. Virginia Gentry Parker, parkervg@earthlink.net or (919) 846-1928; Amy Wheeler, awheeler5@triad.rr.com or www.page79reunion.com.

Page High, class of 1980. Planning stages. Lisa Strickland Kinsey, LBS@gmail or 545-1230.

Page High, class of 1984, Oct. 9-10. Carl Mabry, mabry.carl@gmail.com or visit the class of 1984 Page High on Facebook.

Page High, class of 1985, planning stages for 2010. Stephen Scott, ss.stephenscott@yahoo. com or (704) 779-6194.

Page High, class of 1989, planning stages. Brian Herrington, brianherrington@hotmail.com or 259-2825; Jenny Clendenin Kiser, ekiser619@aol.com or 282-5073.

Page High, class of 1990, planning stages. Alicia Patterson Cone, alcone6@yahoo.com.

Page High, class of 1994, planning stages. Allison and Andrew Medley, amedley@triad.rr.com.

Page High, class of 1999, Oct. 10. http://pageclassof1999. webs.com and/or e-mail pageclassof1999@gmail.com.

Ragsdale High, class of 1979, Oct. 17, Mark Fricke, 708-1492 or mfricke2@yahoo.com.

Smith High, class of 1969, reunion information: www.benlsmith69.com.

Southern Guilford High, class of 1989, 8 p.m. Oct. 10, Painted Plate, 2001 N. Church St., Greensboro. $40 per person. www.southernguilfordclassof1989.com.

Western Guilford High, class of 1979, Oct. 9-10. Looking for classmates. www.wghs79.com.

SENIORS

Adventures in Learning, for ages 60 and older or retired. Taught by experts, retired professors and peers. A program of Shepherd’s Center of Greensboro. Series held three times a year for six consecutive Thursdays. Fall session began Oct. 1. 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 $6. Ages 55 and older. 373-0445.

Old-Timers Glenwood Breakfast, 8 a.m. second Thursday, Golden Corral, Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. People who grew up in Glenwood during the ’30s-’50s. Charles O’Brien, 664-9222.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees, 11:45 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 Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Tuesday, Moriah United Methodist Church, 3611 Liberty Road, Greensboro. Provides seniors 60 and older with a program and a hot catered lunch. Bruce Fletcher, 373-4816.

Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first Wednesday, Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. Provides seniors 60 and older with a program and a hot catered lunch. Arlene Holoman, 668-7103.

Senior Outreach, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. second Thursday, Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola St., Stokesdale. Provides seniors 60 and older with a program and a hot catered lunch. Agnes Dixon, 643-6523.

SERVICE/FRATERNAL

Crescent Rotary, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Greensboro Realtors Association, 23 Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro. Abby Donnelly, 884-1348 or AbbyD@Sandler.com.

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 Rotary, 7 a.m. Thursdays, O. Henry Hotel, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. Jonathan Smith, 272-9488.

Gibsonville Lions Club, first and third Tuesdays, 716 Steele St., Gibsonville. Food served third Tuesday. 380-1053.

Greensboro Civitans, noon Fridays, Painted Plate, Greensboro. chwinfree@aol.com.

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

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

Guilford College Kiwanis Club, 1 p.m. Mondays, Captain Bill’s Seafood & Steak Restaurant, 6108 W. Market St., Greensboro. Don Cunningham, 852-6811.

Guilford County Council of Civitan Clubs, noon first Monday, Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant, 3920 Cotswold Ave. Greensboro. David Johnson, 292-6783 or djohnson70@triad.rr.com.

High Point Jaycees, www.myspace.com/High Pointjaycees.

Jamestown Rotary Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jamestown Town Hall, 301 E. Main St., Jamestown. Jo Anne Lovette, 315-3955.

Northwest Guilford Kiwanis, noon first and third Tuesday, Bill’s Pizza, N.C. 68 N., Oak Ridge. Annette Joyce, 382-8629.

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

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.

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

Whitsett Ruritan Club, 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Whitsett Town Hall. Terry Call, 449-1362 or pugcall@aol.com.

Willow Creek Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, High Point Country Club. 887-7435 or kmorris@triad.rr.com.

SPECIAL INTEREST

“A Family Affair Life Beyond MS,” 6 p.m. first Monday, Gibsonville Evangelical Methodist Church. Inaugural meeting, Oct. 5. Families dealing with MS are welcome. 375-0713 or pglong@bellsouth.net.

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.

Alpha Chi Omega, Theta Rho Theta alumnae chapter, collecting books and gently used toys for domestic violence victims. Recent college graduates invited to join. Candice Tickle, ctickle@northstate.net, or 472-6636 or Nikki Neuman, alphachialum@triad.rr.com or 656-0041.

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro Chapter, monthly events for alumnae in the Triad. Melia Mauldin, meliamauldin@gmail.com.

APICS Professional Development Meeting,  $25 members, $35 nonmembers/late sign-up, $15 students. www.triadapics.org.

Bennett College National Alumnae Association, noon second Saturday, Union United Methodist Church, 1012 E. Lee St., Greensboro. September-May. 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, 7 p.m. Thursdays, West Market Street UMC, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. Bill Ellison, 275-4587, Ext. 17, or bellison@wmsumc.org.

Chi Omega Alumnae Association, Greater Greensboro Chapter, ongoing monthly events. Marian Cowhig Owen, 545-6919.

Creativity Circle, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio 7, Greensboro. Through The Sanctuary. Creative folks gather to discuss the creative process and the struggles and successes they have found. Open to all who seek to live more creative lives. Elaine Hatch, 621-1514.

Debtors Anonymous, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Centenary United Methodist Church, 2300 W. Friendly St., Greensboro. Doors lock at 6:10 p.m. 917-0901 or www.debtorsanonymous.org.

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. ww.dztriadalum.com or hanna.summer@gmail.com.

Free health screening clinic, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency, 1102 E. Market St., Greensboro. Test for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sickle cell, HIV, syphilis, includes breast and prostate assessments. 274-1507.

Golden Triad Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International and a member of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem. Rehearsal, 7 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church of Kernersville. 996-3152 or www.goldentriadchorus.org.

Greater Greensboro/Reidsville Club of the National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Club, Inc.,  10 a.m. second Saturday, Windsor Recreation Center, 1601 E. Lee St., Greensboro. 273-4506 or 475-7216.

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.

Greensboro Tarheel Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Faith Presbyterian Church, 6309 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Local chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society. Walk-ins welcome. 674-2455 or www.greensborobarbershop. com.

Greensboro Toastmasters Club, 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Piedmont Building, 114 N. Elm St., Suite 210, Greensboro. Hudson or Lori Griffin, 275-8890 or ittrain@itt-s.com.

Greensboro Woman’s Club, 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Historic Weir-Jordan House, 223 N. Edgeworth St., Greensboro. September-May. Volunteer service projects. www.greensborowomansclub. com.

GriefShare, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 17, Jamestown United Methodist Church. For people grieving the death of a loved one. Register. 454-2717.

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

Guilford County Amateur Radio Emergency Services, 7 p.m. first Monday, Guilford County Emergency Services, 1002 Meadowood St., Greensboro. John Doggett, dogg7460@bellsouth. net or www.guilfordares.org.

Human Relations Commission, 11:45 a.m. Wednesday following first Monday, City Council Chamber, Melvin Municipal Office Building, second floor, 300 W. Washington St., Greensboro. 373-2038.

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

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

Men’s group, 8- a.m. Fridays, 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio 7, Greensboro. Through The Sanctuary. Will discuss matters of faith and create a circle of authentic fellowship. Chip Bristol, 275-3295.

Neighborhood Watch, 7 p.m. first Monday, Asbury United Methodist Church, 2227 Pine­croft Road, Greensboro. Neighborhood extends from Pinecroft Road to Four Seasons Boulevard. 299-4560.

Piedmont Triad Chapter of the International Facility Management Association, 11:30 a.m. second Thursday, Magnolia Manor. Lunch, $20. RSVP by Oct. 6. Oct. 8: Merikay Tillman, aka Coach MKay, “How to Turn Adversity into Advantage.” 767-6730 or cnisbet@sciworks.org.

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

Professionals in Transition, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, West Market Street Church, Greensboro. Job searching support group. 757-1099.

Road to ReEmployment, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro. 834-8652.

Support Group For Those Who Have Experienced Loss, 6 p.m. Oct. 12, Mimi’s Café at Friendly Shopping Center. RSVP. 852-6968.

T. Gilbert Pearson Chapter of the National Audubon Society, 7 p.m. second Thursday, Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. Oct. 8: “Tree Meet-N-Greet” with Guilford County naturalist Moni Bates. Ellen Weiner, weinere@bellsouth.net.

Triad Association of Health Underwriters, 11:45 a.m. first Tuesday, Starmount Forest Country Club, 1 Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Oct. 6: Tim Rice, CEO for Moses Cone Health System, “Healthcare Reform.” 785-1948.

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

Triad Job Search Network, 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Covenant United Methodist Church, 1526 Skeet Club Road, High Point. Networking job club for professionals. 333-1677 or http://tjsn.net.

Triad Job Search Network, 9 a.m. Thursdays, First Baptist Church Summerfield, 2300 Scalesville Road, Summerfield. Networking job club for professionals. 333–1677 or http://tjsn.net.

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. Mack Arrington, 856-1600; Lorri Wall, 471-7467 or triadtm.org.

VETERANS

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

Marine Corps League - L/Cpl. Alan D. Lam Detachment #1209 “Once a Marine always a Marine” - honorably discharged Marines and FMF corpsmen eligible.  Mark Grimley, 524-0426 or Bob Petka, 446-0144 .

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.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2087 and Ladies Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday, 8 a.m. third Saturday, 2605 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro. Combat veterans and family members welcome. Cmdr. Robert Davidson Jr., 272-2208.

WOMEN

Friday Professional Women’s Networking Group, 7:45 a.m. Fridays, Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, 5101 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Sharon Kaiser, 294-4153.

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. Wendy, momsclubcentral@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, and activities for moms. momsclubgso@yahoo.com.

P3 Power Boost — An Evening of Inspiration, 6-8:30 p.m. second Thursday, Greensboro Woman’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 of Excellence, 1-3 p.m. every other Saturday. Designed to help women of all ages get through hardships. Traci Marshall, tmarshall16@triad.rr.com or 986-6121.

Women’s Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. first Wednesday, YWCA of High Point, 112 Gatewood Ave., High Point. $15. Workshop and luncheon. Tee Taylor, 882-4126 or ttaylor@ywcaHighPoint.com.

Women Over-40 Meeting and Networking, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Mahi’s Restaurant, 4721 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Dinner/program: $20. RSVP by Oct. 7. 254-5889.

YOUTHS

Greensboro Youth Council Full Council meeting, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Oct. 8, 22, GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Orientation, 6 p.m. Oct. 8. 373-2738.

Greensboro Youth Council Public Speaking Training, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 13, GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Students develop public speaking skills. 373-2738.