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Back
Pain Seminar
On
Friday, July 15 at 7 - 9 p.m. Breathe . . . A Yoga and Massage Studio
will offer a free class on overcoming back pain. Co-owner and massage
instructor Ann Pauley and co-owner and yoga instructor Shalan Hill will
discuss the causes of back pain and the anatomy of the back. There will
be therapeutic demonstrations and stretches to help with back pain. Seating
is limited. For more information or to register, please call (678) 494-3450.
Beta
Sigma PhiWoodstock Chapter
One
of the largest international women's organizations is starting a new chapter
in Woodstock. The purpose of Beta Sigma Phi is to provide women the opportunity
for social, cultural and service activities. The club is dedicated to
giving women the chance to grow both in mind and spirit, and members must
be at least 18 years of age. The organization is non-political, non-sectarian
and their motto is "Life, Learning and Friendship." The meetings will
be held once a month. For more information, please call Maria Kuhn at
(770) 517-9046 or visit www.betasigmaphi.org.
Fall
YMCA Soccer Registration
The
registration deadline for the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA Fall Soccer 2004 is
Monday, July 26. Practices will begin in late August. For more information,
please call (770) 591-5820.
Fan
Drive for Seniors
The
Cherokee County Volunteer Aging Council and Huey Funeral Home are once
again collecting donations for their annual fan drive. Many Seniors are
on a limited income and cannot afford to operate their air conditioner
or because of health conditions cannot use them. Last year, more than
93 fans were distributed to Cherokee County Seniors. Fans can be dropped
off at the Senior Center on Univeter Road or the Huey Funeral Home. Anyone
who is 60 years of age or older and needs a fan or if you would like to
donate, please call (770) 479-2193.
Free
Comic Book Day
Comic
Books, ETC, located in the South Pointe at Towne Lake center, will hold
its Third Annual Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, July 3 from 9 a.m. -
8 p.m. The event will feature a large variety of free comics available
for children and adults. Comic book artist Mark Brooks will be on hand
to sign the free special editions of Spider-Man #1. For more information,
please call (770) 592-4747.
Gardening
with the Masters
The
Cherokee County Masters Gardeners will present a seminar on creating a
backyard wildlife habitat on July 17 at the Cherokee County Senior Center
on Univeter Road from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Master gardener Karen Garland and
intern Elizabeth Smith will share ideas on how to get "up close" to wildlife
right in your own backyard. Seating is limited so registration is encouraged.
For more information or to register, please call (770) 479-0418.
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Low-Cost
Mammograms
WellStar
Health System will offer low-cost mammograms on July 7 and July 21 from
9:20 a.m. - 4:20 p.m. at the Towne Lake Medical Center at 145 N. Medical
Parkway. The cost is $68 and a physician's written order is required.
For more information or for an appointment, please call (770) 956-STAR.
Polycystic
Ovarian Syndrome Seminar
A
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Seminar will be held on Tuesday, July 27 at
Northside Hospital - Cherokee Education Center from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Karen
Smith, M.D., Medical Endocrinologist and Anthony E. Karpas, M.D., Endocrinologist
will discuss this syndrome which causes great risk for diabetes, uterine
cancer and heart disease as well as the psychological struggles involved
with this disease. Registration is required and the class is for men and
women. For more information, please call (404) 845-5555 ext. 2 or visit
www.northside.com.
Sewrifics
of Cherokee
Sewrifics
is a branch of the National Sewing Guild providing community service projects
for several community organizations, including fire and police stations,
Battered Women's Shelters and the Ronald McDonald House. They sew bags
and fill them with shampoo, conditioner, soaps, etc. The bags are also
used for children, filling them with small toys or used as overnight bags
to take to the hospital. This club is open to anyone, with our without
sewing ability. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at
the BridgeMill Cherokee County Community Service Center on Bells Ferry
Road. For more information, please call Sheri Torch at (770) 591-8335.
Stingray
Swimming
The
Stingray Swimming program is expanding to Eagle Watch in September. The
organization will place a tent similar to a wedding tent with windows
over the main pool and heat the pool. Registrations for the Stingrays
are currently being accepted by calling (678) 860-6651. For additional
information on the Stingrays, visit www.stingrayswimming.com.
Trekkers
Walking Club
The
Trekkers Walking Club is a walking club which walks 2 - 3 miles in the
Towne Lake Hills neighborhood and is open to the public. The club will
walk on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. starting from the gazebo
at the Towne Lake Hills East park. For more information, please call Healthsprout
at (770) 517-2240 or email Karre at karre@healthsprout.com.
Woodstock
Woverine
Football Registration
Registration
for the 7th and 8th grade Woodstock Wolverines fall football season will
be held on Saturday, July 10 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Practice will begin
on July 12, shorts only, and full pads on July 26. For more information,
please call 7th grade coach Bob Touhy, at (770) 926-7376.
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