THOMASVILLE —



Tuesday

1 p.m. — Thomasville Exchange Club meets at the fairgrounds.

6 p.m. — The Thomasville Chapter of Overeaters Anonymous meets in the Guild Room at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. For information, call 226-0556 after 6 p.m. or call 377-1109.



Miscellaneous

Woodmen of the World Lodge No. 43 is holding a free hunter’s education class conducted by Georgia Department of Natural Resources from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 31 at 462 N. Pinetree Blvd.

Plantation Manor Assisted Living Community seeks volunteers of all ages for its Gracious Living (Alzheimer's/dementia) wing. The volunteers will assist with the activities program. For information call Libby Maddox or Connie Gay at 227-0880.

Newcomers Club meets at 9:30 a.m., every third Thursday of the month. New residents and neighbors should come to the Cultural Center for coffee and doughnuts. RSVP by calling (229) 226-0588.

 Thomas County Republican Party meets at 6:30 p.m., at Ryan’s every third Tuesday of the month. The business meeting begins at 7. For information, call 226-2160.

HOPE, a traumatic brain injury support group, meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Northwoods Church of God social hall. For information, call 224-1680 or visit http://hopefortbi.web.officelive.com.

A support group called MOMS for Mothers of Military Servicemen/Women meets at 9:30 a.m., the second Saturday of every month at Relish. For information, call 228-4553.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. Mondays at Parker Place, 125 E. Monroe St., which are closed meetings; open meetings are held at 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meetings are also at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Call (229) 377-4995 for information or call (800) 766-4653 or visit the website at www.aasouthgeorgia.org. Al-Anon meets at 8 p.m., Mondays.

A UFO discussion group meets at noon on the second Saturday of each month at the Thomas County Public Library. For information, call 228-1204.

The South Georgia Community Orchestra rehearsals are from 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Monday at the GIBB Thomasville Village community room. For information, call 226-4663.

The South Georgia Genealogical Society meets at 10:30 a.m., the second Saturday of each month in the Flipper Room of the Thomas County Public Library. For information, call 226-8001 or email Pinebarrens_thomasvillega@hotmailcom.

PFLAG-Albany meets from 7 to 9 p.m., the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Episcopal Church of Saints John and Mark in Albany. For information, call (229) 446-3983 or (229) 854-3838 or visit pflag-Albany at pflag.org.

The Thomas County branch of NAACP holds its monthly meetings at 6 p.m., are the second Thursday of each month at the Frederick Douglass Complex.

Families Anonymous meetings are at 7 p.m., each Monday at the Milton-Everett YMCA board of directors room. For information, call 224-0230.

The Thomasville Multiple Sclerosis self-help group meets at 6 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month in the Flipper Room at the Thomas County Public Library. The meeting is to bring area people together to discuss their issues in coping with the disease and the organization. Family members and caregivers can attend. For information call Dianna Ernst at 377-6554 or Leigh Ross at 228-5223.

The Meigs Country Hoedown is every Friday in the Meigs Community Building across from the post office. Gospel singing starts at 7:30 p.m. and ine dancing is from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. There is a variety of bands and singers. Soft drinks, coffee and snacks are available; no smoking or alcoholic beverages.

Thomasville Masonic Lodge No. 369 meets on second and fourth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Overeaters Anonymous meets at 10 a.m., Saturdays and 6 p.m. Thursdays at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Cairo. For information, call 377-1109.

A discussion session and newcomers group for Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m., Thursdays at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Cairo. For information, call 377-1109 or 377-4995.

Parents of children from infant to five-years-old can attend a weekly meeting to discuss the joys and frustrations of parenting. A parent educator is available to help parents learn effective methods of communication and discipline as well as how to take care of themselves while caring for children. The group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays at the Thomasville Community Resource Center. For information or to register, call 226-5846. There is no charge for the class.

The Thomasville Noon Lions Club meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Plaza.

VFW Post 4995 and its auxiliary meet every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at the post home at 1296 Old Cassidy Rd.

VFW Post 8433 meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Roddenbery Memorial Library Annex in Cairo.

Alcoholics Anonymous (Grace Group) holds a closed meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 216 Remington Ave.

Hands and Hearts for Horses, a therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities, is in need of volunteers. Volunteer training classes are held the first Monday of every month. For information, call Kirsten at 551-0086.

Thomas County Republican Party meets at noon at the Plaza Restaurant every third Tuesday of the month. For information, call 226-2160.

The Pilot Club holds a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m., the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Plaza.

Thomasville Lodge 369 F&AM, 310 N. Pine Tree Blvd., meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. For information call 228-7427 or 403-9147.

Ala-Non meets at 8 p.m. every Monday at Parker Place, 125 E. Monroe St. Call 735-4847 for information.

The James Hicks American Legion Post No. 519 members and auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday at the American Legion home on Hopkins Street. The executive committee meets at 7 p.m. the Tuesday preceding the monthly meeting.

The Cairo Alanon Family Group offers help and hope.  No fees, dues, or registration required.  A six week series of meetings for newcomers begins at 7 p.m., April 12 at 3351 U.S. Hwy. 84 East, Cairo.

Cairo AA group meets at 8 p.m. Fridays with an open speaker, Sundays with open discussion, and Mondays with closed discussion. All meetings are held at 5531 U.S. Hwy. 84 east.

The VFW Post No. 11088 members and auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the senior center on Stevens Street.

Halcyon Home provides outreach support groups for victims of domestic violence. For information, call 226-6666 for location and time.

S.P. Jones Lodge No. 118 F&AM PHA meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. at 518 Lester St.