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October 2015Vol. 29, No. 10

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• October 2015 • Senior News • Augusta

by LISA M. PETSCHE

When someone you knowloses a loved one to death, you wantto reach out, but may feel unsure ofwhat to say or do. Perhaps you have

not lost someoneclose, and it is dif-ficult to appreciatewhat your friend isgoing through andanticipate his orher needs.

Allow me to sharesome advice:

• Do not agonize over what to say.Keep it simple and heartfelt. Forexample: “I am sorry,” “My heartgoes out to you,” “I am here foryou,” or perhaps even “I am at a lossfor words.” Avoid platitudes such as:“it is for the best,” or “You still havea lot to be thankful for.”

• Let your friend do the talking andlisten attentively and non-judgmen-tally. Resist the urge to give advice.Be prepared for repetition – this ispart of working through grief.

• Accept silence. Sometimes abereaved person may not feel liketalking but would nonetheless appre-ciate companionship. Remember,too, that body language – a touch ofyour hand, a pat on the shoulder or a

hug – can also express support andcaring often better that words.

• Keep in mind that grief affectspeople emotionally, spiritually, men-tally and physically, and that,although there may be similarities,no two people grieve alike.

• Do not underestimate the painyour friend is experiencing and donot discourage tears or urge him orher to be strong. Do not try to with-hold your own tears, either; they aremerely a sigh that you care.

• Share memories of your friend’sloved one – kind or funny thingsthey did or words of wisdom theyshared with you.

• Find a favorite photo of thedeceased person, frame it and give itto your friend.

• If applicable, offer to praytogether.

• Encourage your friend to practiceself-care, getting adequate nutrition,exercise and sleep, and schedulingregular medical checkups, as well asavoiding unnecessary stress.

• Offer to help in practical ways,such as fielding phone calls, prepar-ing meals, running errands or walk-ing a dog. Make concrete offers – forexample, “I am going to the grocerystore, what can it get you?” – or sim-ply go ahead and do things likedeliver a casserole or mow a lawn.

• Many newly bereaved people

experience a spiritual crisis, so donot be alarmed if this happens withyour friend. Listen patiently andempathically to doubts and fears. Ifthey persist, encourage your friend tospeak with a religious leader.

After the funeral:• Continue to stay in touch after

the funeral is over. That is when thereality of the loss, with all its impli-cations, sets in and grieving peopleneed support more than ever.

• Do not avoid the subject of thedeceased person or mention of theirname. It is comforting to thebereaved to know that others stillremember their loved one as timegoes by.

• Be patient. Some grief saps ener-gy, take the initiative in the relation-ship, calling and arranging visits.

• Recognize that time lines forhealing vary from one person to thenext.

• Do not pressure friends intodoing things they do not feel readyfor, such as sorting through and dis-posing of a love one’s belongings.

• Discourage friends from making

major life changes for a while.• Encourage friends to seek profes-

sional help if they are unable tofunction in day-to-day life (sugges-tive of clinical depression), or if theyappear to be stuck in one particularphase of grieving (for example,denial or anger).

• Remember special occasionsthroughout the year that are likely tobe difficult: birthdays, weddinganniversaries and holidays, such as,Thanksgiving and Christmas, as wellas the anniversary of the death. Callor send a card to let friends knowyou are thinking about them.

• Above all, keep in mind thatbereaved people do not expectfriends to provide answers to diffi-cult, often philosophical questions –such as, “why did this happen?” orto take away their pain.

• What they do want and need isthe comfort of knowing they are notalone.

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Lisa M. Petsche is a social work-er with many years of experience ingrief counseling.

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Some advice for helping friends in mourning

Lisa Petsche

Special to Senior News

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide,the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistanceservice, is now seeking volunteersacross Georgia to help taxpayerswho are seeking assistance preparingand filing their 2015 tax returns.

If you have ever prepared a taxreturn, even your own, and if youcan volunteer during the day, duringthe week, you might be able to helptaxpayers prepare their returns.

Qualified AARP FoundationTax-Aide volunteers receive free taxtraining and are reimbursed on a lim-ited basis for qualified program-related expenses. They help taxpay-ers at sites around the state, learning

new skills while giving back tocountless communities. While sometax preparation and computer experi-ence are needed to prepare taxreturns, other positions are availablewhich do not require this experience.

“Last year, nationally, our35,000 volunteers assisted 2.6 mil-lion people in preparing and filingtheir tax returns,” said GeorgiaRecruitment Specialist HelenLowenthal. “We could not do itwithout our volunteers, who make anindelible mark on the communitiesthey help.”

For more information on howyou can join the AARP FoundationTax-Aide team, visit our Web site atwww.aarp.org/taxvolunteer. AARPFoundation Tax-Aide is offered inconjunction with the IRS.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide seeksGeorgia volunteers for 2016 season

Special to Senior News

City officials, along withmembers of the De L'Aigle family,were on hand recently to witness theopening of the time capsule after itwas removed from the cornerstoneof the sexton building at the entranceto the Magnolia Cemetery.

The contents included a fewbooks from 1940, newspapers fromNew York and Augusta, correspon-dence about the construction of the

sexton building, all circa 1940's, andnumerous family documents datingto as early as 1794. Historically, atreasure trove of information for thefamily and special insight into theway people thought and lived over200 years ago.

The Augusta Museum of Historyhas agreed to create an inventory ofthe contents of the box and placeeach item in special protectivesleeves for Augusta-RichmondCounty. The future of the time cap-sule and its contents is to be deter-mined.

Louise DeL’Aigle Time Capsuleopened after 75 years

by KATHLEEN ERNCEExecutive DirectorThe Senior Citizens CouncilAugusta, [email protected]

Now that fall is in full sea-son, we all may need a reason to cel-

ebrate this month.Look no further thanthe list below.

October 1st:National HomemadeCookies Day – Take aknee, Little Debbie,today we only wantour tasty circular

treats fresh from the oven. Why notwhip up a batch from scratch or visit

your local supermarket and look inthe refrigerated section for pre-madedough.

October 2nd: National NameYour Car Day – In case you have notbestowed your wheels with a petname yet, on this holiday you haveno excuses. Don’t let the tiny detailof not owning an automobile stopyou from celebrating. Since there’sno real origin story to Name YourCar Day, there are no rules!

October 8th: CanadianThanksgiving – Our neighbors to thenorth have their own day of givingthanks for the harvest, and they beatus to the punch by nearly a monthand a half. Canadian Thanksgivingoffers a great excuse to gobble downa turkey dinner in the name of neigh-borly solidarity.

October 12th: InternationalMoment of Frustration Scream Day– Wherever you are, whatever you’redoing, just stop and really let it out.We’re told you can hear the collec-tive scream from space.

October 15th: Global Hand-washing Day – We certainlyscratched our heads a few timesabout this one, because shouldn’tevery day be global hand-washingday? Anyone can celebrate, and pub-lic health benefits. It’s a win-win.

October 16th: NationalDictionary Day – Today you mayproudly pore over the pages of yourMerriam-Webster and Oxford’salike. Celebrate the holiday by learn-ing 20 new words, and impress yourpeers and colleagues for life. Or atleast for 20 minutes.

October 19th: Evaluate YourLife Day – This may seem bettersuited for post-New Years Eve, butget your existential ducks in a rowearly this year. Who are you? Whatdo you want? Where do you want togo? Just a few questions to get youstarted and by January 1, you’ll haveit all worked out!

October 31st: Mischief Night oras we call it Halloween – A contrac-tion of All Hallows Evening. Typicalfestive Halloween activities includetrick-or-treating attending costumeparties, decorating, carving pump-kins into jack-o'-lanterns, lightingbonfires, apple bobbing, visitinghaunted attractions, playing pranks,telling scary stories and watchinghorror films.

Happy Fall to all!

AGENCY ALERT: Need a celebration? Here are several suggestions! October 2015 • Senior News • Augusta •

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by KELVIN COLLINSPresident/CEO, BBB of CentralGeorgia & the CSRA, Inc.

BBBs are again detectinga rise in gifting clubs, groupsthat manage to convince new-comers that they will receivethousands of dollars if they makea “gift” to participate in a pri-vate, invitation-only network.

The clubs go by variousnames. In prior years, groupswere organized under the namesof The Airplane, Friends HelpingFriends, The Pit Stop and theOriginal Dinner Club. Today’sgroups methods are similar. Thegroups target those with an affin-ity – such as women’s clubs,community groups, church con-gregations, social clubs and spe-cial interest groups. Participantsare invited to attend privatemeetings. While invitees initiallymay not be asked to pay anymoney up-front, eventually par-ticipants are asked to contribute$500-$5,000.

The philosophy of charitablegiving is often used to draw peo-ple in. Organizers may cloaktheir schemes in religious terms,using the love of God as a salespitch or employing feel-goodwords like renewal celebrations.Some clubs are touted as fund-raisers for a good cause or as anempowerment program to helppeople help themselves.However, gifting clubs are noth-ing more than pyramid schemesthat separate people from theirmoney.

Participants put their moneyinto a pool and must find newcontributors to keep the pool

growing. Recruits add cash andgo out to find more folks. Thereare typically “levels” of partici-pation that you can rise to as youand your recruits bring in moreplayers. Players who get in early,walk away “winners.” However,experience shows that such pyra-mids always collapse and late-comers lose their entire invest-ments.

The club organizers adviserecruits that the operation islegal; it is not. Almost everystate has laws prohibiting pyra-mid schemes and/or assessingpenalties on those who partici-pate.

If you are approached to joinsuch a club, the BBB advisesyou to ask yourself three ques-tions:

• Do I have to make an “invest-ment” or give money to get theright to recruit others into theprogram?

• When I recruit another personinto the program, will I receivewhat the law calls “considera-tion” (that usually means money)as a result?

• Will the person I recruit haveto make an “investment” or givemoney to get the right to recruitand receive “consideration” forgetting other people to join?

If the answers are “yes,” steerclear of the scheme. Never buck-le under to high-press salespitches, even when they comefrom the mouth of a trustedfriend, co-worker, neighbor orchurch member!

For more tips you can trust,visit bbb.org.

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Kelvin Collins ispresident/CEO of the BetterBusiness Bureau of CentralGeorgia & the CSRA, Inc. serv-ing 41 counties in CentralGeorgia and the CentralSavannah River Area (CSRA).This tips column is providedthrough the local BBB and the

Council of Better BusinessBureaus. Questions or com-plaints about a specific companyor charity should be referreddirectly to the BBB at Phone: 1-800-763-4222, Web site: www.bbb.org or E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].

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Editor’s Note: If you have written a“well-worked” poem which you wouldlike considered for publication, pleaseforward it to: Senior News, P. O. Box8389, Warner Robins, GA 31095-8389.Please include your name and address onyour poem. We will publish selectedpoems (or excerpts) as space permits.

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AFTER 80 IT’S ALL UPHILLby Juanita Childers

When I was young and carefreeI thought my life would forever be.I laughed and played and had lots

of funWith no thought the end would

ever come.

Then one day I woke up; I realized that life is very short.

I am now over 80 and my life is all out of sorts.

I go to the doctor; he prescribes another pill.

He said it will help you relax and climb up the next hill.

Many friends and loved ones have gone on before.

Soon it will be my turn I know.I will keep a smile on my face, as I

slow down my pace.

I will have peace and joy inmy heart.

I will keep the faith,As I climb the next hill,To get to that wonderful place.

Then my Lord will take me bythe hand,

And lead me to the promised land.The problems of life will all be gone,As I enter into my Heavenly Home!

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A TIME TO REMEMBERby Beverly Bryson Norton

You cry for me,But cry no more;

For time is knocking at my door;

The tears have flowed for many days; in hopes that progress with my illness would be made;

The weeks and months go fleeting by

with always new hopes and dreamson the horizon;

But progress has not yet come; although our love remains forever firm;

Yet, in my heart I still know your face, feel your touch, and hear your voice tell of sunny days we shared along life’s way;

So cry for me no more; for the worst of times have slowly faded away; and we can remember andcelebrate better days;

Our love and faith will forever remain strong whatever path comes our way.


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“Contaminated Rationale”by DANIEL W. GATLYN, USN Ret.Minister/Journalist

There is nothing wrong inusing the term "rationale" – and exer-cising the same on a regular basis!There is everything wrong when weallow that rationale to become twisted,prejudiced, and contaminated!

Since we are "fleshly mortals," wehave the task every hour in combatingthe tendency to let our feelings takeover – of allowing an imbalance tocrowd the page (and the judgements) ofgrowing very lopsided in sensibleprocess! And do be advised, a com-mentary cannot be indiscriminatelyjudged by the amount of academics inthe bio!

Such is the recent case of a PHD,spilling an elaborate review on thedeficits of death penalties and the inter-mediate holding patterns!

To begin with, the death penaltyfor certain crimes (while human inter-pretations of legalistic jurisprudencevaries) Holy Script distinctly spells outthe credibility of such – along with thevanities of those same persons whointercepts (and voids) the consumma-tion of such!

Make no mistake, the business ofsafeguarding the conduct of mankind,is strenuous, time (and nerve) consum-ing; and, demands a bravery, constraint,compassion, and mental strengthuntempered by this planet's pseudobenevolence!

And we would be remiss, not toadd that the "holding institutions" con-tain a host of unthinkable conditions!Some are akin to the Holiday Inn,while others resemble the arena of ani-mal containers; neither of which has theapproval of civil beings! While a por-tion of penal institutions are loadedwith plush settings, televisions,libraries, and impressive cafeterias; thatis not what the judicial system had inmind for intermediate (or permanent)incarcerations! To spend millions onthe comfort of convicted felons is onlya ritualistic rationale, and exceeds fairboundaries!

To complain over discomfort is tocircumnavigate the reasons for the sub-ject being locked away!

All of the aforementioned circum-stances/conditions can (and will be)judged by our readers, and citizens, butto spend volumes describing the unac-ceptable standards of the prison systemand not once referring to the crimecommitted, the victims who's lives are"no more," of families who live withthe absence (and often care) of lovedones, of moral violation, of the emo-tional stress, and financial burdens laidupon homes, the city, the state, and thefederal government, is beyond reason-able comprehension, or justification!Face it squarely – the convicted arethere to pay a penalty! Most are thereas a consequence of personal choice!You may not like it – you may notagree – you may hurt for them! And wetake note! And, Yes, mistakes aremade! Life is filled with error! Changethe system, if you will! But in the inter-im, follow a sensible rationale! Andbuild upon your own credibility!

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by CAROLYN BRENNEMAN

Did you know that here inour own Augusta, we can engagein many free programs and servic-es through our local libraries! Bothof our two main libraries, theColumbia County Library in Evansand the Richmond County Libraryin downtown Augusta are suchbeautiful libraries and great placesto relax, read, engage in severaldifferent programs and events, orvisit the surrounding outside areas.

If you want to visit, head onover to the Evans Library andexplore the lower level wherestacks of books, DVDs, videos,magazines, books on tape andcomputers are available for every-one. Or take a lounge chair andenjoy looking at the gorgeous out-side surroundings with a play-ground, several benches, a grassyfield, a walking trail, and plentifulplants and flowers. The surround-ing area outside the library ispleasant and serene and we highlyrecommend coming here even if itis just to relax and enjoy the view.

Then there is the RichmondCounty Library which was com-pleted a few years ago and islocated downtown Augusta. It is astate of the art library with severalfloors, plenty of reading areas,computers, community classes and

monthly events.Our local libraries offer fantas-

tic services to seniors, adults, teensand children. Different librariesoffer many different types of pro-grams for adults including garden-ing classes, fitness classes, com-puter classes, and have communityevents.

At the Richmond CountyLibrary, we can get free bloodpressure and sugar checks at thelibrary every 2nd Wednesday ofthe month from 10 am to 12 pm.There are chess clubs, book clubs,genealogy clubs and evenAmerican sign language classes.Want to learn Spanish? We canjoin the Spanish ConversationGroup at the Richmond Libraryevery Wednesday from 6 pm to7:30 pm. Into a fitness class? Wecan try Refit – a cardio dance fit-ness program designed to engagethe body and soul in a communitycentered program focused onbuilding relationships as well aspromoting health and fitness. Theclasses are an hour long, free anddesigned for participants to learnmovements designed for begin-ners’ fitness. Check outwww.refitrev.com to find out moreinformation.

Want to study about theMiddle Ages and the Renaissanceperiod? Then we can join SCASociety for creative anachronism,

a not-for-profit education-al organization about thestudy of fencing, archery,and handicrafts.Participants even dress upand do re-enactments forthe period from 600 to1600 period. How fun isthat! For more informationemail Stacey Berg [email protected].

And naturally, there are the free computer class-es at each of the librarybranches, each with theirown schedule. Call up yourlibrary right away and getsigned up for these classes,as they fill up quickly. Solet’s all discover and utilizeone of our richest resourcesaround – our local library.So rush over to your ownbranch and sign up for theservices you will enjoy!

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**********************The Senior Citizens Council

4210 Columbia Road, Suite 13A,Martinez, GA 30907; 706-868-0120www.seniorcitizenscouncil.org

The Senior Citizens Council is openMonday through Friday for the follow-ing services:• Advocacy Programs Department –including: Caseworker Services -Caregiver Respite, Referral Informationand Suuport (CRRIS); Bill and MoneyManagement (MAP); Senior HealthInsurance and Education (SHINE) - theCenter for the Prevention of ElberAbuse, Neglect and Exploitation.• The Senior Corps Department: FosterGrandparent Program (FGP) and SeniorCompanion Program (SCP) for income-eligible persons age 55 and older who“serve up to 20 hours a week with spe-cial needs children or adults.” Call us at706-868-0120 for complete details. TheRetired and Senior Volunteer Program(RSVP) for individuals looking for “funand rewarding ways to make a differ-ence in the community” or just get out-of-the-house a few hours a month.RSVP recruits individuals age 55 andover for the opportunity to apply theirskills, expertise, and experience to helpmeet critical community needs whilemeeting other like-minded folks in ourcommunity. RSVP pairs talented volun-teers with a variety of local nonprofit,health care, governmental, and faithbased organizations to assist thesegroups with meeting the needs of thosethey serve. Please call us at 706-868-0120 for details on any of our programsor make an appointment for a neededservice. Our physical address is 4210Columbia Road, Suite 13A, Martinez,GA 30907, Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

*********CSRA Senior Centers

Over 60? Enjoy socializing, parties,

cards, crafts, Bingo and travel?Interested in staying healthy and active?Tired of eating lunch alone? If youanswered YES to these questions, thenyou need to check out a Senior Centernear you!• Blythe Area Recreation DepartmentPatricia Strakosch; 3129 Highway 88,Blythe, GA 30805; 706-592-6668• Carrie J. Mays Recreation CenterSheryl Jones; 1015 11th Ave., Augusta,GA 30901; 706-821-2831• East View Community CenterRoberta Sullivan; 644 Aiken St.,Augusta, GA 30901; 706-722-2302• HH Brigham Senior CenterHeather Kooms; 2463 Golden CampRd., Augusta, GA 30906; 706-772-5456• McBean Community CenterWillamae Shaheed; 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Rd., Hephzibah, GA 30815;706-560-1814 or 706-560-2628• Sand Hills Community CenterLillie Rosier; 2540 Wheeler Rd.,Augusta, GA 30904; 706-842-1912 or706-842-1916• New Bethlehem Community Center,Inc.Millicent E. West; 1336 Conklin Ave.,Augusta, GA 30901; 706-722-0086• Bessie Thomas Community CenterJeff Asman; 5913 Euchee Creek Dr.,Grovetown, GA 30813; 706-556-0308• Burke County Senior CenterJackie Brayboy; 717 W. 6th St.,Waynesboro, GA 30830; 706-437-8007• Glascock County Senior CenterAnita May; 568 Brassell Park Ln.,Gibson, GA 30810; 706-598-3050• Grovetown Senior CenterJennifer Thomas; 103 W. Robinson Ave.,Grovetown, GA 30813; 706-210-8699• Betty Hill Senior Citizens CenterCathie Birdsong; 330 Waters Work Rd.,Sparta, GA 31087; 706-444-7532• Harlem Senior CenterTina Sidener; 405 B West Church St.,Harlem, GA 30814; 706-449-8400• Jefferson County Senior CenterMarie Swint; 209 E. 7th St., Louisville,GA 30434; 478-625-8820 • McDuffie Senior CenterMelinda Hill; 304 Greenway St.,Thomson, GA 30824; 706-595-7502• Jenkins County Senior CenterShirley Chance; 998 College Ave.,Millen, GA 30442; 478-982-4213• Lincoln County Senior CenterPam Parton; 160 May Ave., Lincolnton,GA 30817; 706-359-3760• Sylvania Senior Center

Cathy Forehand; 209 E. Ogeechee St.,Sylvania, GA 30467; 912-564-7727• Taliaferro County Senior CenterAllene Oliver; 119 Commerce St.,Crawfordville, GA 30631; 706-456-2611• Warren County Senior CenterGwanda Murray; 48 Warren St.,Warrenton, GA 30828; 706-465-3539 • Washington County Council on AgingJane Colson; 466 Maurice Friedman Rd.,Sandersville, GA 31082; 478-552-0898(Mon., Tues, and Thurs.)478-552-0013• Wilkes CountyDiana Hall; 108 Marshall St.,Washington, GA 30673; 706-678-2518 • Shiloh Comprehensive CommunityCenterElizabeth Jones; 1635 15th St., Augusta,GA 30901; 706-738-0089

*********H. H. Brigham Senior Center2463 Golden Camp Rd., AugustaContact: Patricia A. Jenner706-772-5456; 1 a.m.-3 p.m.

*********Aiken County Parks, Recreation &Tourism902 Vaucluse Rd., Aiken, SC 29801;803-642-7559;www.aikencountysc.gov/tourismCourtney Senior Center49 Roy St., Wagener, SC; 564-5211• Senior Bingo: 3rd Fri., 2 p.m., Free• Canasta Club: Wednesdays, 12 noon,FreeHarrison-Caver Park4181 Augusta Rd., Clearwater, SC; 593-4698Aiken County Recreation Center917 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Graniteville,SC; 663-6142Roy Warner Park4287 Festival Trail Rd., Wagener, SC;564-6149

*********Augusta Area LibrariesHeadquarters Library706-821-2600; TTY: 706-722-1639; 823Telfair St, Augusta, Mon-Thu, 9-9; Fri-Sat, 9-5:30. Sun, 2-5:30• GED Classes. Every Tuesday &Thursday @ 5:30 p.m. Please register inclass with the Instructor. A PINESLibrary Card Required!• ESL. English as a Second Language.Every Tuesday 6:00– 7;30 p.m.Instructor: Nicky Garity. No RegistrationRequired

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706-821-2625; 823 Telfair St., Augusta,Mon-Fri 9-5Augusta-Richmond Co. BranchesAppleby Branch Library2260 Walton Way, Augusta, 706-736-6244; Mon, 9-7; Tue-Fri, 9-5:30; Sat,10-5:30Diamond Lakes Branch Library101 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah, 706-772-2432; Mon & Wed,9-8, Tue, Thu & Fri, 9-5:30; Sat. 10-5:30Friedman Branch Library1447 Jackson Rd, Augusta, 706)-736-6758; Mon & Wed, 9-8; Tue, Thu, & Fri,9-5:30; Sat,10-5:30Maxwell Branch Library1927 Lumpkin Rd, Augusta, 706-793-2020; Mon, Wed, & Fri, 9-5:30;Tue & Thu, 9-8; Sat,10-5:30Wallace Branch Library1237 Laney-Walker Blvd.Augusta, 706-722-6275; Mon & Wed, 9-5:30; Tue & Thu, 9-8; Fri-Sat,12:30-5:30Burke CountyBurke County Library130 Highway 24 South, Waynesboro,706-554-3277; Mon, 9-8; Tue-Fri, 9-6;Sat, 9-1Midville Branch Library149 Trout St., P.O. Box 428, Midville,478-589-7825; Mon & Wed, 12-6;Fri,10-6Burke CountySardis Branch Library750 Charles Perry Ave., P.O. Box 57Sardis, 478-569-4866; Mon & Wed,12-6; Fri,10-6Columbia CountyColumbia County Public Library7022 Evans Town Center BlvdEvans, 706-863-1946; Mon ,Tue & Thu10-8; Wed, Fri, & Sat 10-5;Sun, 2-5Euchee Creek Branch Library5907 Euchee Creek Dr., Grovetown,706-556-0594; Mon-Tue,10-8; Wed, Thu& Fri, 10-5; Sat, 10-4

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Harlem Branch Library375 N. Louisville St., Harlem, 706-556-9795; Tue, 9-7; Wed & Fri, 1-6;Thurs.,1-7; Sat, 9-1Lincoln County Library181 North Peachtree, P. O. Box 310,Lincolnton, 706-359-4014; Mon & Thu,9-6; Tues, 9-7; Wed, Fri & Sat, 9-4Warren County Library10 Warren St., Warrenton, 706-465-2656; Tue,10-8; Wed-Fri, 10-6; Sat, 9-3

*********Academy for LifelongLearning, USC-AikenInformation: 803-641-3288

*********Hearing Loss Association of Augusta

Meetings are held on the 3rdMonday, September-April except forDecember, at University Hospital, 1350Walton Way, Dining Rooms 1-3. Socialbegins at 5:30 p.m. and meeting at 6p.m. For information on the organiza-tion please contact Gayle Tison,President, athttp://[email protected].

*********Hephzibah Lions ClubMeets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.,Jesse Carroll Community Center,Windsor Spring Rd., Hephzibah. Foradditional information contact LionFrank Spinney, President, at 706-592-5618 or Jon Winters at 706-592-9622or 706-833-0458.

*********Morris Museum of Art1 Tenth Street at Riverwalk in AugustaRiverfront Center. Call 706-724-7501for more information or visit theMuseum’s website at www.themorris.org.• Celebrating the Print.. Print FairWeekend: Fri., Oct. 16, 5:30-8 p.m.Info and to RSVP: 706-828-3825

*********Gertrude Herbert Institute of ArtLocated at 506 Telfair Street, Augusta.Call 706-722-5495 for information.

*********Caregiver Support GroupAre you caring for a spouse or parent?Join other caregivers to share experi-ences, gather practical resources andfind the support you need. The groupmeets the 3rd Monday of each month at6:30 p.m. at the Friedman Branch

Library located at 1447 Jackson Roadin Augusta. For more information con-tact Georgia Jopling, CaregiverSpecialist, Area Agency on Aging, 706-210-2000 or 888-922-4464.

*********Augusta Museum of History560 Reynolds Street in downtownAugusta. Call 706-722-8454 for eventsinformation.• Glamorous Gown of Centuries Paston Display: Through Dec. In Jan. newgowns will be displayed through June2016. Exhibit is free with admission.• Brown Bag History Series Lecture: ASalute to Teachers: Wed., Oct. 7, 12:30p.m.

Voices of the Past Museum Theater• A Petersburg Boat Pilot: Sat., Oct. 10,11:30 a.m., 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.• The Other Tubmans: Sat., Oct. 17,11:30 a.m., 12:30 & 1:30 p.m.

*********Lucy Craft LaneyMuseum of Black Historywww.lucycraftlaneymuseum.comCall 706-724-3576 for events informa-tion.

*********"Dance with Us”

The Augusta Chapter of USABallroom Dance invites beginners topros to our THIRD SATURDAY ofeach month social dance at theAmerican Legion Post 63, 90 MilledgeRd., Augusta. Members, $8; guests,$10. No partner need! Free dance les-son and a great food table. For firsttime guests we can make arrangementsfor you to come free.

For more information call RudyBrostrom, President at 803-442-9337 orvisit www.augustadancing.org.

*********Augusta Christian Singles Dance

Augusta Christian Singles hasexciting dance plans the remainder ofthe year.

Please save this date in October:October 31st: Halloween CostumeDance with live band "No MatterWhat" (from North Augusta).

Dances are at 7:30 p.m. with com-plimentary dance lessons at 6:30 p.m.Admission will be $10.00 for guestsand $8.00 for members. Light refresh-ments will be served.

Located at The Ballroom DanceCenter, 525 Grand Slam Drive, Evans,GA 30809.

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Fraternal Order of Eagles #11971999 Scott Rd., Augusta. Like to dance– join us 8-12 p.m. every Saturday.Live country band. Cover charge $5 atthe door. Bingo: Sun., 1:30 p.m.; Mon.& Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Kitchen open onehour prior to Bingo. Steak supper 1stSat. For details call 706-790-8040 or803-270-0981.

*********AARP Augusta Local 266

There is more to AARP than anewspaper and a magazine. The localchapter meets at the Kroc Center, TheSalvation Army, 1833 Broad Street,Augusta. For additional information orto join, call Mrs. Stella Nunnally,Chapter President, at 706-724-0045.

*********Al-Anon and Alateen Groups

Al-Anon and Alateen Groups meetin various locations in the CSRA Mon.-Sat. For information or a listing ofmeeting in the area call 706-738-7984.To locate meeting throughout Georgiacall 800-568-1615.

*********Friday Night DanceEvery Friday, 8-11 p.m., AmericanLegion Post 63, 90 Millege Rd.,Augusta. With band or DJ. $10 cost.Free coffee and cake. Everyone wel-come. Call 706-733-5184.

*********Augusta Area Newcomers Club

The Augusta Area NewcomersClub is a non-profit organization thathelps people who are new to the areaget acclimated, make friends, and getinvolved with charitable organizations.We offer a variety of activities such asgolf, book groups, and dining out. Forinformation please contact [email protected] or callSusan Salisbury at 706-814-6297.

*********Service Corps of Retired Executives

The Service Corps of RetiredExecutives (SCORE) provides counsel-ing and mentoring to business peoplewho are starting up a new business orwho are expanding one that is ongoing.SCORE is a non-profit, public serviceorganization, affiliated with the SBA.There is never a charge for our servic-es. Call 706-793-9998, Mon. - Fri.,from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

*********Phinizy Swamp Events706-828-2109

*********Find Your Voice

Aiken Toastmasters meet on thefirst and third Thursday of each month,6:45 p.m., at Odell Weeks Center onWhiskey Road in Aiken. Guests arealways welcome. For additional infor-mation call 803-648-7833.

*********DBSA (Depression Bi-Polar SupportAlliance)Meets the 3rd Tues. of every month at6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church ofAugusta, Walton Bldg., Room 105.,3500 Walton Way Ext., Augusta. Call706-722-0010 for complete details orthe Friendship Center (see Augustaphone book for number).

*********Pieceful Hearts Quilt GuildMeets on Monday nights, 7-9 p.m., andThursday mornings, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., atSt. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church,Martintown Rd., North Augusta. Fordetails call 803-279-6456 or 706-790-4975.

*********Augusta Chapter Of TheEmbroiderers’ Guild Of America

Anyone with an appreciation ofembroidery is welcome. Chapter con-sists of women with diverse back-grounds, experience, and ages whoshare an interest and pleasure in needle-work. Meetings include a review oflocal needlework activities, somehands-on stitching, refreshments, andsocialization. Meets the 1st Mon. ofeach month at Alliance MissionaryChurch, 2801 Ingleside Dr., Augusta.For additional information call NatalieFarrell at 706-736-5508.

*********Alzheimer’s Caregiver SupportGroupMeets 3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m., BrandonWilde Retirement Community, Evans.For details call 706-854-3591 or 706-854-3501.

*********CSRA Parkinson Support GroupMeets monthly, St. John Towers DiningRoom, 724 Greene St., Augusta. Fordetails call 706-364-1662.

*********Area Agency on Aging OfferingsLearn through a 30-Minute session, 3rdThurs. each month, 1 p.m., KROCCenter Augusta, Senior Lounge, 1833Broad St. Registration not required.Contact Lee Walker, ResourceSpecialist, 706-922-8348 or 706-210-2018.

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Recommendations byANNE B. JONES, PhD

• The Life-Changing Magic ofTidying Up: The Japanese Art ofDecluttering and Organizing; MarieKondo; Ten Speed Press, 2014

The Life-Changing Magic ofTidying up: The Japanese Art ofDecluttering and Organizing presents aconvincing case for living a simplifiedlifestyle surrounded by a minimum ofpossessions which provide pleasure.Author Marie Kondo says effectivedecluttering can only be achieved by tak-ing into account the emotions itemsevoke. If you’re uncomfortable in attirethat makes you look fat, get rid of it. Getrid of the guilt you may have for doing soby being grateful for the joy you had, ifonly during its purchase. By relying onhow possessions affect you as a gauge ofvalue, you’ll find discarding and sortingan easier process than relying on a thing’soriginal cost. The book speaks to thematerialism of western thought in propos-ing that mental/emotional feelings aremore important than clinging to some-thing because of its monetary worth.

Using what she calls the “KonMarie”method, Kondo advocates going throughitems by category rather than rooms.Starting in the corner of a room andworking outward is like comparing applesto oranges. Do I like this lamp? Do I needthis pillow? What about these shoestucked under a chair? Placing all of yoursweaters in a row allows you to see howmany you have as well as compare howone instills confidence while anothermakes you feel sloppy. Organizing, on theother hand, must take into account notonly what one keeps but its care andarranging. Purchasing more and moreplastic bins to hold unused items is not anoption. By the time you have completedthe “KonMarie” method, you will haveonly life-enhancing possessions you lovethat are easily accessible. Because thesystem works, you’ll find you tend tokeep things in order and continue theprocess. Doing so is easier than failing.

While reading this book, I took afirm look at my home. How many timeshad I experienced frustration because Icouldn’t find something to wear in a clos-et jam-packed with clothes? How muchtime had been lost rummaging through

drawers crammed with more things thanneeded, some no longer identifiable…anold key for instance, or a stray screw?Would I really repair those things I didn’tremember were broken?

I once knew a couple who never tooktrips. Wealthy, the world lay before them,but their collections were just too valu-able. Prisoners of their possessions, theywouldn’t leave their home even to makenew memories. Remembering this, Ithought of the value of memorable itemslost in my collections of meaninglessjunk. How much time did I lose dustinguseless things? Moving unused furniture

so I could vacuum? Transferring stacks ofpaper from one room to another?“Warehousing” files and books no longerrelevant?

Carting boxes to the trash andSalvation Army, I focused on things Ineeded such as replacing a dated, darkbedroom curtain and spread set with onefresh and light. I decided to house a fewpair of comfortable shoes rather than acloset of toe-pinching bargains. With ashock, I saw my tendency to buy thingson sale had led to more clutter and moreexpense often with less quality, less satis-faction, and less comfort.

The Life-Changing Magic of TidyingUp is presents an approach that valuesour time and our freedom as it leads us tomore fully value ourselves. Resultsinclude easier cleaning; stylish and lessarduous dressing; lovelier and morepleasing surroundings; more time; andbetter overall decision-making. MarieKondo’s nickname, “a warrior princess inthe war on clutter” is well earned.

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by KELVIN COLLINSPresident/CEO, BBB of CentralGeorgia & the CSRA, Inc.

“A salesman came to myhouse selling magazines, and I signed upfor a long-term subscription that I reallydo not want or need just to get him toleave. Can I cancel the subscription?”

Better Business Bureaus often hearquestions like this from consumers whoare not sure of their rights regarding can-celling purchases. Under the FederalTrade Commission’s “Cooling-Off” Rule,consumers have three business days tocancel any purchase of $25.00 or morethat was made in the consumer’s home or$130 or more for products sold some-where other than the seller’s usual placeof business; such as a rented hotel room,conference center or restaurant. The“Cooling-Off” Rule also provides protec-tion for consumers who purchase items ata product party given in a private home.

The “Cooling-Off” Rule DOESNOT apply to: sales made at the seller’susual place of business; sales made total-ly by mail or phone; sales for real estate,insurance or securities; and sales foremergency home repairs. The Rule alsoDOESN’T apply to sales that begin asretail transactions at a business establish-ment, and are completed with the signingof a contract in the consumer’s home orvehicles sold at off-site tent sales.

In cases where the Rule does apply,the seller must give the consumer propercancellation forms along with any con-tract or receipt pertaining to the sale. The

date of the sale should be noted on thecancellation form, which must read inpart, “You may cancel this transactionwithout any penalty or obligation, withinthree business days from the above date.”

Consumers who decide to cancel thesale should sign and date the cancellationforms, and mail or deliver a copy to theaddress given for cancellation any timebefore midnight of the third business dayafter the date of the contract. Since proofof date is important, the cancellationform should be sent via certified mailwith a return receipt requested. There isno need to give a reason for cancellation.You are allowed to simply change yourmind.

To avoid having to cancel a pur-chase, the BBB advises consumers tocheck the BBB Business Review of anycompany prior to signing a contract; getbids from three different companies;completely read and understand a con-

tract before signing it; never sign a blankcontract and never allow a salesperson topressure them into making a quick deci-sion.

For more information on this rule,visit www.ftc.gov and for more tips youcan trust, visit bbb.org.

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Kelvin Collins is president/CEO ofthe Better Business Bureau of CentralGeorgia & the CSRA, Inc. serving 41counties in Central Georgia and theCentral Savannah River Area (CSRA).This tips column is provided through thelocal BBB and the Council of BetterBusiness Bureaus. Questions or com-plaints about a specific company orcharity should be referred directly to theBBB at Phone: 1-800-763-4222, Website: www.bbb.org or E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].

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