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Vol. 25, No. 12

• December 2011 • Senior News • Augusta

by LISA M. PETSCHE

The holiday season is a hec-tic time for many people, due to thepreparations and festivities that typi-

cally take place.Staying sane, not tomention enjoyingthis time of year, iseven more of achallenge for thosewho do not getalong well withtheir extended fam-

ily.Every family has dysfunction, of

course, because no member is per-fect. But some families are prone tomore interpersonal tension than oth-ers, due to diverse personalities, cir-cumstances, values and lifestylesamong members,

Read on for some tips on how tocope with the almost inevitable stressinherent when relatives get togetherfor the holidays.

Preparation• Make it a point to practice self-

care at this time of the year. Eathealthy foods, make time for exer-cise and get adequate sleep.

• Allow plenty of time to get readyfor a family event, so you arerelaxed and feel your best.

• Conjure up compassion for rela-tives who emanate negativity, bear-ing in mind that they are unhappyindividuals. Try to feel pity ratherthan anger towards them.

• Set realistic expectations aboutfamily members’ behavior. The nar-cissist, non-stop talker or chroniccomplainer is not going to change.Plan to steer clear of them if possi-ble, otherwise limit the amount oftime you spend with them.

• Give yourself a pep talk.Reassure yourself that you are up tothe challenge of gracefully handlinga few hours with anyone. If neces-sary, pretend you have a role in aplay and of course must stay in char-acter.

• If you are particularly anxiousabout a gathering, invite a friendalong for support.

• Aim to cut your visit short as alast resort. Plan something to lookforward to afterwards, for example,visiting your favorite café or watch-ing a holiday movie.

During a gathering: dos anddon’ts

• Avoid consuming alcohol, other-wise limit yourself to one or twodrinks. Disinhibition can cause youto say things you may regret.

• Practice good listening skills: payattention, do not interrupt and askopen-ended questions. Be consciousof your non-verbal language, keep-ing your posture open (avoid cross-ing your arms), making eye contactand nodding periodically. This willhelp you to come across positively.

• Show courtesy towards everyone.When you cannot manage any morepoliteness towards a particular indi-vidual, find a reason to excuse your-self and move on.

• Give people the benefit of thedoubt when you wonder if they arebeing sarcastic or condescending.Use humor to defuse tension.

• Count to ten and refuse to takethe bait when someone tries to one-up you or goad you into an argu-ment. Instead, adopt a “stupid andcheerful demeanor” signature advicefrom syndicated radio host andlicensed clinical psychologist Dr. JoyBrowne.

• Stay away from contentious top-ics and change the subject if othersraise them.

• Do not participate in gossip or

put-downs of others, or bring upunpleasant events.

• Engage relatives positively byreminiscing about pleasant times orinquiring about something meaning-ful to them, such as their children orgrandchildren, work, a hobby or arecent vacation.

• Breathe deeply if you find your-self getting stressed. It that does nothelp, head to the washroom or stepoutside, to compose yourself.

Parting Thoughts• If you keep in mind that you can-

not change anyone’s behavior exceptyour own, and that it is always with-in your power to be civil and, yes,even kind to a certain degree, youwill make it through family events,perhaps even better than you antici-pated.

• If things do not go well in spiteof your best efforts to be congenial,plan a vacation over the holidaysnext year, so you can have a guilt-free break from family functions –and other sources of seasonal stress –and thoroughly enjoy yourself.

*********Lisa M. Petsche is a social work-

er and a freelance writer specializ-ing in inter-generational issues.

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December 2011 • Senior News • Augusta •

Representative JohnBarrow Honored forService to SeniorsSubmitted byKATHLEEN ERNCEExecutive DirectorThe Senior Citizens CouncilAugusta, Georgia

Recently RetireSafe, repre-senting 400,000 seniors nation-

wide, and morethan 650 seniorsin the Augustaarea, joined bylocal senior advo-cates, honoredRepresentativeJohn Barrow for

his efforts to protect the healthbenefits and security ofGeorgia’s seniors and disabledcitizens.

Jim Marquez, Chair RetireSafeBoard of Directors, presented the

RetireSafe Standing Up ForAmerica’s Seniors Award com-memorative plaque atCongressman Barrow’s Augustadistrict office, recognizingBarrow’s accomplishments andservice to older Americans.

A bipartisan group of Membersof Congress are being recognizedby RetireSafe on Capitol Hill andin their home districts throughoutOctober and November. Thesemembers have acted to protectseniors’ health care benefits byensuring access to affordablemedications through MedicarePart D, and opposing proposalsthat threaten to limit access tohealth care and increase premi-ums for seniors in the Medicareprogram.

“It seems Medicare is beingattacked from all direction,” saidRetireSafe President, ThairPhillips, “Seniors need champi-ons in Washington who are ontheir side, who aren’t afraid tostand up and preserve the bene-fits that our older Americans

have earned,” he continued.“RetireSafe felt it was time tostop for a moment, rise above therhetoric, and recognize theMembers of Congress who, inmany different ways, haveworked to protect this lifesavingand essential benefit,” he con-

cluded.RetireSafe is a nonprofit, non-

partisan grassroots organizationthat advocates and educates onbehalf of America's seniors onissues regarding Social Security,Medicare, health and financialwell-being.

RetireSafe Presents 2011 “Standing Up for America’s Seniors” Award

Kathleen Ernce

L-R: Dr. Lowell Greenbaum, Senior Citizens Council of GreaterAugusta and the CSRA, Georgia, Inc.; Board of Directors; JimMarquez, RetireSafe; Congressman John Barrow; Lauren Spivey,Program Manager, Central Savannah River Area Regional CommissionArea Agency on Aging; Kathleen Ernce, Executive Director, SeniorCitizens Council of Greater Augusta and the CSRA, Georgia, Inc.

Special to Senior News

The Morris Museum ofArt won five awards in the 2011Southeastern MuseumConference (SEMC)Publications Competition – aGold Award in the Newsletter &Calendar of Events category forthe quarterly newsletter, a GoldAward in the Brochure & Rackcard category for the Art ofBelonging membership solicita-tion piece, and three awards inthe poster category, including aGold Award for the PhilipMorsberger Poster, Silver Awardfor the Southern Soul & SongSteel Drivers Poster (designedby Wierhouse for the concertseries), and Honorable Mentionfor the Southern Soul & SongRalph Stanley Poster (alsodesigned by Wierhouse for theconcert series).

“We are very pleased by thisrecognition of our publications,”said Kevin Grogan, director ofthe Morris Museum of Art, whoadded, that “these accoladeshelp to attest to the Morris’sdesign quality and that theMorris is one of the most exem-plary smaller art museums in theregion.”

The Southeastern MuseumsConference (SEMC), nonprofitmembership organization, is an

association of museums, muse-um staff, independent profes-sionals, and corporate partnersthat focuses on the SoutheasternUnited State including:Alabama, Arkansas, Florida,Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,Mississippi, North Carolina,South Carolina, Tennessee,Virginia, West Virginia, PuertoRico, and US Virgin Islands.SEMC works to provide educa-

tional and professional develop-ment opportunities, improve theinterchange of ideas and infor-mation, and encourage respectand collegiality.

The Morris Museum of Artwas founded in 1985 andopened to the public in 1992. Itis the oldest museum in thecountry that is devoted to the artand artists of the AmericanSouth. The museum’s permanent

collection holds approximatelyfive thousand works of art thatdate from the late-eighteenthcentury to the present. TheMorris is open to the publicTuesday through Saturday,10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and onSunday, noon-5:00 p.m. Formore information about theMorris Museum of Art, visitwww.themorris.org or call 706-724-7501.

Morris Museum of Art wins five SEMC Awards

by JOYCE F. SIMS, Staff AttorneyGeorgia Legal Services ProgramAugusta Regional Office

‘Tis the Season to be Jolly!However, during the holiday season,many scam artists, thieves and com-mon crooks prey upon the unsus-pecting, unprotected elderly throughconsumer fraud. For those who findthemselves the victim of consumerfraud, this holiday season is anythingbut jolly. As a matter of fact, it couldbe downright depressing.Unfortunately, if you’re not careful,you can find yourself a victim.

One way criminals commit con-sumer fraud is through a practiceknown as credit card or debit card“skimming.” Criminals steal or“skim” your credit card number,security code, etc. when you useyour credit or debit card at restau-rants, gas pumps, ATMs, or otherpublic places. Your information isstolen and used to make unautho-rized purchases; however, you maynever know you are a victim untilyour credit card or bank statement isreceived. Unfortunately, by then, the

criminal is nowhere to be found. Infact, you have no idea who the crim-inal is.

Skimming and skimming relatedcredit card activities violate federaland state laws. However, prosecutiontypically never occurs because it’svery difficult to find the perpetrator.Normally, the perpetrator is in anoth-er state or maybe even another coun-try.

To protect yourself, never giveout your credit card information overthe phone and always keep your cardin view when using it in public. Signup for online access to your accountand routinely look at your statementsto determine whether unauthorizedcharges have been made. Contactyour credit card issuer or bankimmediately if you see even a smalldiscrepancy in your statement. If youare a victim of consumer fraud, youmay want to obtain a letter fromyour bank saying you’re a victim offraud and also file a police report tosubmit to credit reporting agenciesand anybody you’ve paid late.

Another method used by crimi-nals is sweepstakes or lottery fraud.A letter or email is sent or a call ismade informing you that “You Are A

Winner!” The only thing you have todo to receive this windfall is sendmoney to pay the tax on winnings toan address provided or wire themoney to an account provided (sothat you can get your money quick-er). However, when you send themoney, you get nothing in return.

Remember, you must be in it towin it! If you never entered a sweep-stakes or purchased a lottery ticket, itis highly unlikely that you have won.If you enter and win, you are notrequired to pay anything out of yourpocket to receive the funds. Youmust pay taxes, but they are takenout of the money you win and paiddirectly to the government beforeyou are issued the proceeds.

If you receive a fake sweep-stakes or lottery solicitation or if youhave been the victim of a scam, con-tact the Governor’s Office ofConsumer Protection at 1-800-869-1123. You can also report the inci-dent to the National Fraud Center atwww.fraud.org.

You do not have to be a victimthis holiday season. Be Prepared, BeProactive, and Be Protected!

Happy Holidays and a HappyNew Year!


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A Gift of Thanks-Living!by Dr. Bill BaggettMinister to SeniorsDunwoody Baptist Church

As most senior adults weregrowing up, Christmas was a time offamily gatherings and gift giving, aswell as numerous church services.Many of us lived in small towns nearour extended family. In our schoolsand churches we celebrated Jesus’birth in music and drama. I rememberin grade school when I portrayed ashepherd dressed in my bathrobe as apart of a Nativity Scene. There are somany warm memories of those years.However, some of the most lingeringmemories were when we took foodand gifts to lest fortunate families. Therecipients were thankful and expressedtheir gratitude over and over.

We have just celebratedThanksgiving and now we are in theHoly Season of the birth of our LordJesus Christ. This gift of God is a timefor thanksgiving and celebration. Theexperiences I have had in sharing withthe less fortunate leads me to the con-clusion that thanksgiving is a majorpart of Thanks-Living. Thanksgivingis something we experience emotional-ly and Thanks-Living is the way weact in our daily lives to show gratitudeand love to God and one another. Ouractions speak louder than words.Someone has said, “I’d rather see asermon than hear one any day.”Proverbs 11:25 states: “A generousman will prosper; he who refreshesothers will himself be refreshed.” A

good blueprint for Thanks-Living wasvoiced by Jesus when he said inMatthew 5:16, “Let your light so shinebefore men, that they see your gooddeeds and praise your father in heav-en.”

During this season I trust we willtake an inventory of how we are livingour lives. Are we using our God giventalents to serve others? Recently myminister preached a sermon entitled“A Heart to Give.” His final thoughtwas as follows: “Generous giving ofone’s time and talents, things, andtithes is never about having much or

having little. However, it is alwaysabout the condition of the heart. Itnever looks for a reason to give; itonly looks for an opportunity.”Opportunities are all around us.

Give a gift of Thanks-Living thisseason and every day. Jesus came toshow us how to love and live. Let uscelebrate by following His example.

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Dr. Baggett can be reached atDunwoody Baptist Church, 1445 Mt.Vernon Road, Atlanta, GA 30338;phone 770-280-1200.

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The Berry Center announcesplans for an afternoon of Very BerryArt and Music to celebrate the holidayseason and their 50th year of qualitycare to residents of the CSRA whohave developmental delays.

The celebration will include a dis-play and sale of art by Berry Center,Inc. art teachers and clients. Work ofother artists in the area who havedevelopmental delays will also beincluded. Entertainment includes jazzwith a holiday twist by Mr. Bill Karpalong with special guest appearancesby Edna Elf, Elvis, our very ownBeach Boy, and others. The celebra-

tion includes a presentation about thefounding of the Center. A special“Chinese Auction” of art work byclients is included.

The festivities are being devel-oped by Board Members of BerryCenter, Inc. Donations enable theCenter to continue to provide “SpecialCare for Special People.” Supportersof Berry Center, Inc. will be honoredas the organization celebrates its 50thyear. The celebration is open to thepublic and will be held on December4th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at TheGrand Ballroom, Augusta’s HistoricPartridge Inn located at 2110 WaltonWay in Augusta.

For additional information contactDiane Cone, The Berry Center, Inc. at706-738-6792.

Berry Center to celebrate with an afternoonof Very Berry Art and Music


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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GETTING READYFOR CHRISTMAS

by Ann Gilmore

The bell has rung and we are off again

The holiday race will now beginWe dash here, there, and everywhereHoping it won’t be a nightmareFrom down the attic come the

cartons and bagsFilled with holiday decorations,

paper and tags Green wreaths, pine cone baskets,

and starsSwags for the doors and cookie jarsWe unwrap the ornaments with

special careThe elves, snowmen, and angels with

golden hairThe paper ornaments made long agoSome with pictures and some with

snowTaking time to place each in the treeIt’s the best tree yet, we agreeWe put a little Christmas here and

thereOn the door and up the stairsSnowflakes hanging from the

chandelier And on the shelf Santa’s and his

reindeerI place the nativity on a straw bed And light the star above Jesus headEach and every space that we can

findHas Christmas embellishment of all

kindsWe finished it in one nightNow its time to turn of the lightsIn the morning as I awakeI realize I have made a mistakeThere are lots of things we have

to getThe shopping hasn’t started yetTo the stores we hurry alongWhile listening to Christmas songsWe look in this shop and then thatGetting sweaters and knit hatsI check and recheck the listWant to make sure no one is missedAfter searching all around townWe are finally finished and things

can settle downI gather all the gifts in one roomThe shirts, ties, books, and perfumeThey all need to be wrapped upEvery special gift like grandma’s

teacupWith bows to match and sealed tightSo much to do and so little nightsOnce they are done they’re placed

under the treeSomething for everyone even me

Now I’m done with time to spareMaybe I can get somebody to cut

my hairBut at last I still have something

to doBake the cakes and coconut chewsRoll out the butter cookies and

decorate each oneWith colored sprinkles and then

they’re doneSome to keep and others to give

awayPack in containers with a red sleighI recheck my list, I must make sureThere are no more Christmas choresBut there is one thing moreI have to go to the grocery storeGet the turkey, potatoes, and peasThe pumpkin pies, and the herbal teaI got all the food and have no fearI even bought the Christmas cheerI look at the calendar and it’s

Christmas EveI got it done, it was not a breezeAnd after all this you won’t believe

your earsI look forward to Christmas every

year

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NEW YEAR 2012by Frederic Holland, Sr.

When the clock turns midnight and you hear the bell ring;

You should have your house in order cause we don’t know what the new year will bring.

Some say the world will end, based on predictions from the past;

Some say He will make His return atlast.

We hear rumors of wars, and the economy is real bad;

Obama may lose his job and that’s

so sad.

They say that the oceans will rise because of global warming;

The weather is changing... is that a warning?

There are threats of bombings and a terrorist attack;

Will people ever get their job back?

Seems to be more crime every day;Even some preachers have gone

astray.

Sorry this rhyme is full of gloom;And I hope the world is not headed

for doom.

But tomorrow is not promised.

So I wrote this New Year’s rhyme to say;

Get your life in order cause we might near judgement day.

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DAREby Brenda G. Partridge-Brown

Dare!

Dare to be different, dare to dreamDare to conceive a powerful goal,

one you can feel down in your soul,

Dare to walk by faith and not by sight

Dare to be different like morning is to night!

Dare to thank God in advance for your future, and all it’s going to be

Dare to dream big, believing in things the natural eyes can’t see

Dare to walk by faith and not by sight

Dare to be different like morning is

to night!

Dare!*********

ANOTHER ANGELby Ms. Frankie Lee

It’s not easy to say goody byeTo someone that we loveUnless we know that they are not

aloneAnd with someone above

As they close their gentle eyesWe pray and pray and prayIf only we could see the handOf the angel that takes them away

As they reach up so high andTouch the angel’s handAnd the huge smile on their faceAs they slowly rise above

To go to heaven safe and soundAnd feeling oh so fineCould make it all so easierFor us to say good bye

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LOVE UNLIMITEDDOWNSIZEDby Vera King

When I walk into my limited spaceI feel the love of a lifetimeGathered together in one bouquet

Each possession gives meMemories of days gone byOf people I’ve prayed withIn peacetime, in wartimeShared sorrows and pleasures

The dearly departed along withMy fourth generation arrivalsAll bunched closely togetherIn the confines of my limited space.

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The holidays bring many fes-tivities to the CSRA. This is a spe-cial time for reflecting, sharing, giv-ing and receiving. There are many

special events that occur during thesetimes and here is a list of ourfavorite two.

Every year, as the Christmas hol-idays approach, what better way toget ready and explore many uniqueand dazzling treasures than at theyearly award-winning ChristmasMade in the South shows, which arefeatured in eight cities in the Southin November through December.This November, the show was held

over three days at the JamesBrown Arena. There weremore than 200 artists fromseveral southern cities, aswell as New York andVirginia at this unique event.The booths were filled withhandmade jewelry made outof sterling silver to jute artto hand blown glass tablecenterpieces. There wereartisans who specialized inoriginal Christmas orna-ments, delicious sweets,jams, and handcrafted treas-ure boxes and many morecrafts. “I just love coming toAugusta for this show,” saidDiana James, fromRichmond, Virginia who

makes delicious jams andjellies. And after sampling avariety of products, thiswriter purchased, for friendsand family, red onion jam,green pepper jelly, and spicygarlic jelly – all deliciousand so unique!

Another vendor, ValerieLynch Beauden and her hus-band, of Panama City,Florida, are the owners ofOnora Island TreasureBoxes. Her husband craftsthe beautiful boxes and shedoes the finish work on eachof them. “Each box reflectsa different traditional Celticname, such as Eostra whichmeans, “new life beginning,”said Valerie, a vivacious andwarm-hearted craftswoman.“We love doing this artworkand displaying the treasureboxes,” she said. So if youmissed the festival inNovember, there is still timeto see Christmas Made in theSouth, as it will show onDecember 3-5 in Charlestonthis year. For more informa-tion, check outwww.madeinthe-southshows.com.

But wait! There is yetanother wonderful festivalright here in Augusta thisSaturday, December 3rd. The29th Annual AlleluiaCommunity ChristmasFestival is held from 10 amto 8 pm at the AlleluiaCommunity School on PeachOrchard and Lumpkin Roads.This is one of the biggestattractions in the CSRA dueto its Christian and familyatmosphere. “It is a verylikeable Christian based festi-val for the public to attend. Itis very family-oriented andwe want to project the truemeaning of the holiday sea-son through our events at this

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Two members of the Alleluia Communityenjoy the festival

Valerie Lynch Beaudenshowing her treasure box

Participants check out the silent auction at Alleluia Community Festival

Diana James displaysher famous jams.

Mark Shrewsbury and hisdaughter Rachel at Alleluia Festival


by CAROLYN BRENNEMAN

Photos by Carolyn

Last Thursday, November17th, the Sacred Heart CulturalCenter Gift Shop welcomed theholiday season with the annualgift shop open house featuring acooking demonstration, a booksigning by Gena Knox, and theSacred Heart Guild homemadebake sale. The popular eventwas a huge success and allowedCSRA residents to enjoy a cook-ing demonstration, browse thefabulous gift shop, and purchasesome delicious home-bakedgoodies from the Guild bakesale. “The bake sale, which wehave every year, helps raisemonies for the Guild which is

used for the preservation of thecultural center including the dis-play cases in the historicalroom,” says Judy Evans, themanager of the gift shop and arthall. “Everything that is raisedhere from the events of SacredHeart, goes into funding to per-petually care for this historiccenter.”

Sacred Heart’s Gift Shop,tucked away downstairs at theSacred Heart Cultural Center,offers local artisans manyopportunities to show and selltheir works. This holiday sea-son, the gift shop features manybeautiful wall plaques, uniqueChristmas ornaments, wallhangings, attractive wreaths andNativity sets, homemade jamsand jellies, memorable col-

lectibles, limited editionprints, original art, andbeautifully crafted andcolorful gift items, aswell the collection ofsouvenirs and regionalbooks.

Are you looking forsomething unique to theCSRA? Come to thisfabulous and uniqueshop for browsing andpurchasing gifts for yourfamily and friends.While you are shoppingin this fabulous giftstore, stop by and checkout the upcoming eventsheld at Sacred Heartincluding, a very specialpresentation whichincludes a traditionalEnglish Christmas pro-gram, “A Festival ofNine Lessons & Carols,”which features theAugusta CollegiumMusicum. The gift shopis open Monday throughFriday, from 9 am to 5pm. For more informa-tion, call 706.826.4700.

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time,” says Steve Swenson, coordi-nator for the festival. “We have ourmembers bring fresh baked goodiesfor the bakery, we serve deliciousGerman and Italian dishes for lunchand dinner; and, ofcourse, we have ourfamous coffee house,”says Steve. This yearthere is the evening cof-fee shop in the gymwhich will feature a num-ber of different acts. “It isan eclectic mix and enter-tainment includes variousmusicians from the com-munity or those commu-nity related,” says Steve.However, another coffeeshop will be held in thecafeteria and will featurea variety of live entertain-ment including pianomusic.”

Of great interest tous, we will certainly wantto participate in the silent

auction where we can bid on greatgifts such as certificates for high-endhotels, golf packages, a variety ofrestaurants, gift baskets and manyother great goodies. Come to the fes-tival on Saturday, December 3rd. Formore information, call 706-798-1882.

Display of original jewelry by artisans

Beautiful Christmas ornaments and gifts on display at the gift shop

Judy Evans, Manager of the Gift Shop

Christmas gifts for your friends and family

High technology for lowvision patients allowsmany to drive again!

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Ever looked through apair of field glasses or binocu-lars? Things look bigger andcloser and much easier to see.

Georgia optometrist Dr.Brian Saunders is using minia-turized telescopes to help peo-ple who have lost vision frommacular degeneration or othereye conditions. Dr. Saunders isone of only a few doctors whoprescribe bioptic telescopes tohelp those who have lost visiondue to macular degeneration,diabetic retinopathy, and otherdebilitating eye diseases.

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Many states now allow theuse of telescopic glasses tohelp meet the vision require-ments for driving.

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The Gertrude Herbert Instituteof Art is pleased to announce that itsEducation Director, Dorothy F. Eckmann,has received a professional award recog-nizing her service within the art educationsector. In October 2011, Eckmann wasannounced as the winner of theDistinguished Service within theProfession award for 2012 from theGeorgia Art Education Association(GAEA).

The Georgia Art EducationAssociation's membership includes ele-mentary, secondary, and college-level arteducators in public and private schools,as well as museums. GAEA promotes andmaintains the highest possible degree ofquality instruction in visual arts programsthroughout the state of Georgia. TheDistinguished Service within theProfession award recognizes one out-

standing GAEA member for exemplarycontributions, service, and achievement atthe state level. The award was presentedon October 21, 2011, at the association'sannual convention.

Ms. Eckmann joined the GertrudeHerbert Institute of Art in 2000 asEducation Director, where her responsi-bilities include faculty recruitment, cur-riculum development, implementationand supervision of all in-house and out-reach educational programs to includepre-K, K-12, adult curriculum, interdisci-plinary professional development forteachers, and student and faculty exhibi-tions. Under her leadership, the Institute’seducational and public programs havestrengthened year after year and haveestablished the Institute as the preeminentvisual arts education center in easternGeorgia.

She is well-respected not only in theregion as an administrator but also in thefiber arts community as a professionalartist and specifically among higher edu-cation institutes, frequently serving as aguest lecturer, adjunct instructor, or jurorfor universities throughout the Southeast.She has represented the Institute by serv-ing in officer roles for the Georgia ArtEducation Association (GAEA) and wasthe previous recipient of MuseumEducator of the Year in 2003 by theorganization. In her nearly five-decadecareer as a working professional artist, arteducator, and administrator, Eckmann hasexemplified the utmost professionalism inthe field through her creation of publicprograms that make art education accessi-ble for all and through her mentoring ofvisual arts faculty and students. Shereceived her MFA from Georgia SouthernUniversity and her bachelor of arts in tex-tiles from the University of Washington.

Art Institute Education Director Eckmannreceives State Professional Award

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Book Reviews byANNE B. JONES, PhD

Christmas BookSuggestions: Back to the Garden:The Goal of the Journey (Jackie K.Cooper, Mercer University Press,2011); Stinky Kids and the RunawayScissors (Written by Britt Menziesand illustrated by Greg Hardin andJohn Trent; Stinkykids,LLC, Atlanta,available Barnes and Noble OngoingSeries); Jekyll Island: The NearestFaraway Place (Jekyll IslandAuthority, Jekyll Island, Ga, avail-able Amazon, etc. 2011); A YellowWatermelon (Ted M. Dunagan,NewSouth Books, Montgomery, Ala.2008); Bogmeadow’s Wish (TerryKay, Mercer University Press, 2011)

Back to the Garden: The Goal ofthe Journey is the latest in Jackie K.Cooper’s series of companionable“southern gentleman” memoirs, col-lections of personal stories. ReadingJackie K. Cooper is almost as goodas sitting beside him, with a cool tallglass of sweet tea. Drawing uponpersonal experiences, Cooper leadsreaders down a heart-warming con-versational path in which they canrecognize thoughts and feelings fromtheir own lives. My favorite story in

Back to the Garden is “A GoodWinter.” I instantly identified withcold days, turning up the heat, hiber-nating inside and reading. In person,Cooper is a gentle and personableman, entertaining as well as knowl-edgeable. These characteristics comethrough in his “voice.” When youfinish a Jackie K. Cooper book, youfeel like you’ve been with a friend.

The StinkyKids Series, byAtlanta Author Britt Menzies, pres-ents an entertaining and educationalway to teach children (ten and under)decision-making and moral values asthey strive to be “leaders of good.”Beginning with Stinky Kids and theRunaway Scissors, the collectionbrings a diversity of topics to bear onchildren’s everyday life. Enhancingeach volume is a “Parent andTeacher Corner,” written by Dr. KelliB. Ritter, PhD (founder and presi-dent of Effective Parenting, LLC inAtlanta) filled with suggestions relat-ed to engaging young readers inrelated conversations. The seriesdonates a percentage of its profits toBooks, Bears, and Bonnets, Inc., acharity that delivers gift boxes tochildren and adults fighting life-threatening illnesses.(www.stinkykids.com); TheHeavenly Heart (Jackie Lee Miles,

avail Amazon 2011) Jekyll Island: The Nearest

Faraway Place is a beautifully ren-dered coffee table book filled withpictures, articles and poems by visi-tors and locals who have been awedby the island’s beauty. Having spentmy teenage years in this magnificentplace, I can attest to the memoriesthis wonderful work evokes. Thosewho have not yet experienced thisGeorgia treasure will feel compelledto visit after viewing its pages. Apercentage of the sales goes to theJekyll Island Foundation, an organi-zation devoted to the preservation,conservation and appreciation ofJekyll Island, Ga. Note: My experi-ences living on Jekyll and St.Simons islands led to the writing ofmy recently released and highlyreviewed suspense thriller, Tides ofFear, which is set on the Georgiacoast.

A Yellow Watermelon by TedDunagan is a young adult tale, par-ticularly suitable for children in mid-dle school. Largely autobiographical,the story takes place in the 1940sand revolves around the friendshipbetween a black boy and a white boyin the mid-century segregated south.

The work provides an explo-ration of poverty and cultural differ-ences through an interesting story asit also presents the opportunity forshared adult-child discussion. A

Yellow Watermelon won the GeorgiaAuthor of the Year Award forDunagan.

Terry Kay always comesthrough. His books are beloved, notonly by Georgians but by readers allover the world. His latest release,Bogmeadow’s Wish is the story of ayoung man’s journey as he carrieshis Irish grandfather’s ashes home.This is a must for anyone who lovesIreland or plans to travel there. Aswith all of Kay’s books,Bogmeadow’s Wish is rich in descrip-tion and character development.Inspired by his 1995 trip to Ireland,this work differs from Kay’s othersin its ethereal exploration of Irishsettings and folklore. In many ways,his characters seem as magical as hisstory.

Many of you are now readingbooks electronically. Southern authorJackie Lee Miles has just releasedThe Heavenly Heart on Kindle. Thisuplifting story tells how one girl’sdeath makes a positive impact onmany people, including her father.The Heavenly Heart gives insightinto how our choices make a differ-ence in others through our lives andthrough death. The download is onlyninety-nine cents!

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Symphony Orchestra Augustapresents the second series concert forPops! at the Bell, FESTIVAL SONG& CELEBRATION on Friday,December 9, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in theBell Auditorium located on the cor-ner of Telfair and 7th Street.

Begin your holiday season at theHoliday Pops! concert featuringSymphony Orchestra Augusta, underthe direction of Maestro Kuwahara.Featuring James Tormé & Trio, TheFestival Chorus, led by Dr. Joel

Scraper and The Augusta Children’sChorale led by Linda Bradberry. JoinSOA and set a festive mood withjubilant music featuring a sing alongof great holiday classics such asDeck the Hall, Frosty the Snowman,Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeerand Joy to the World.

“The apple didn't fall far fromthe tree for James Tormé, son of leg-endary entertainer Mel Tormé andBritish actress Janette Scott.” CBSNews

Tickets for this concert are $15,$25, and $40, and are availableonline at www.soaugusta.org or bycalling 706-826-4705. Tickets mayalso be purchased at the door onconcert evening beginning at 6:30p.m. at the Bell Auditorium boxoffice. Full-time students and mili-tary personnel with valid I.D. maypurchase $7 tickets on concertevening, subject to availability.

For more information aboutSymphony Orchestra Augusta, visitwww.soaugusta.org, call706.826.4705, [email protected] or fax706.826.4735. Located on the sec-ond floor of Sacred Heart CulturalCenter, the Symphony office is openMonday through Friday from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.

POPS! AT THE BELL PRESENTS FESTIVALOF SONG & CELEBRATION PERFORMEDBY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAAUGUSTAFeaturing James Tormé & Trio & The FestivalChorus and The Augusta Children’s Chorale

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Augusta State UniversityContinuing Education• Online Courses: Go to classes in your pajamas, atanytime day or night. Go to www.ced.aug.edu andclick on ONLINE COURSES. Contact ByronWidener for more information at 706-667-4215.

*********The Senior Citizens Council218 Oak Street North, Suite LAugusta, GA 30907; 706-868-0120www.seniorcitizenscouncil.org

The Senior Citizens Council is open Mondaythrough Friday for the following services:• Advocacy Programs including: CaseworkerServices; Caregiver Support and Information; BillPaying and Money Management; BenefitsCounseling including information about the newMedicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans; and,Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention.• Foster Grandparent Program and SeniorCompanion Program: Limited income persons age60 and older needed to work from 15 to 40 hours aweek with special-needs children or adults. Callfor complete details.• Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: Are youlooking for a fun and exciting way to make a dif-ference in the community? RSVP offers personsage 55 or older an opportunity to apply their skillsand experience to meet critical community needs.RSVP pairs talented volunteers with their choice ofa variety of non-profit, health care, government,and faith-based organizations. Call for completedetails.

For additional information or to make anappointment for a needed service, call 706-868-0120 from 8:30 a.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? Ifyou answered YES to these questions, then youneed to check out a Senior Center near you!• Blythe Area Recreation DepartmentPatricia Strakosch; 3129 Highway 88, Blythe, GA30805; 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, GA30901; 706-722-2302• HH Brigham Senior CenterPat Jenner; 2463 Golden Camp Rd., Augusta, GA30906; 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, GA30904; 706-842-1912 or 706-842-1916• New Bethlehem Community Center, Inc.Millicent E. West;1336 Conklin Ave.,Augusta, GA30901; 706-722-0086• Bessie ThomasCommunity CenterJeff Asman; 5913Euchee Creek Dr.,Grovetown, GA30813; 706-556-0308• Burke CountySenior CenterJackie Brayboy;717 W. 6th St.,Waynesboro, GA

30830; 706-437-8007• Glascock County Senior CenterAnita May; 568 Brassell Park Ln., Gibson, GA30810; 706-598-3050• Grovetown Senior CenterBetty Laverty; 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, GA30814; 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, GA30824; 706-595-7502• Jenkins County Senior CenterShirley Chance; 998 College Ave., Millen, GA30442; 478-982-4213• Lincoln County Senior CenterPam Parton; 160 May Ave., Lincolnton, GA30817; 706-359-3760• Sylvania Senior CenterCathy 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, GA30828; 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 Community CenterElizabeth Jones; 1635 15th St., Augusta, GA30901; 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

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

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

Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday,September to May, at First Baptist Church ofAugusta. For information on the organizationplease contact Gloria Ireland, President, at 706-733-3034.

*********Hephzibah Lions ClubMeets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m., JesseCarroll Community Center, Windsor Spring Rd.,

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General Business Directory For SeniorsAugusta Meditation and Tai Chi

Tai Chi for Seniors Programat First Baptist Church of Augusta• Tuesday, Jan. 10th from 11 a.m. to 12 noon• FREE Demonstration and lesson• Come to the New Fellowship HallThis is a Tai Chi for Arthritis Program

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YOUR DONATIONS

When you donate yourclothing and household

items to Goodwill Industries, themerchandise will be processed by trainees and resoldat Goodwill stores to fund job training and placement

services for people with barriers to employment

YOUR TIMESpend an afternoon, or a few hours each week giving

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Hephzibah. For additional information contactLion David Usry, President, at 706-592-2752.

*********Morris Museum of Art1 Tenth Street at Riverwalk in Augusta RiverfrontCenter. Call 706-724-7501 for more information orvisit the Museum’s website at www.the morris.org.• Local Color: Photography in the South: ThroughJan. 29th

*********Caregiver Support GroupAre you caring for a spouse or parent? Join othercaregivers to share experiences, gather practicalresources and find the support you need. Thegroup meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30p.m. at the Friedman Branch Library located at1447 Jackson Road in Augusta. For more informa-tion contact Georgia Jopling, Caregiver Specialist,Area Agency on Aging, 706-210-2000 or 888-922-4464.

*********Augusta Museum of History560 Reynolds Street in downtown Augusta. Call706-722-8454 for events information.• Into the Interior: A History of the GeorgiaRailroad and Banking Company: Ongoing• Augusta’s Story: Ongoing• Celebrating a Grand Tradition, the Sport of Golf:Ongoing• The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown:Ongoing• Decorate A Pre-Assembled Gingerbread House:Dec. 10, 1:30 p.m., $20 per house – Call for com-plete details• All Aboard the Polar Express: Sun., Dec. 11, 1 &3 p.m., $2 per child – Call for complete details

*********"Dance with Us”

The Augusta Chapter of USA BallroomDance invites beginners to pros to our FIRST SAT-URDAY social dance at the Elks Lodge #205 onElkdom Court. Members $8 and Non-members$12 starting with a complimentary beginner'sdance lesson at 6:30 p.m. and also one by differentlocal studios at 8:00 p.m.

For more information contact Norma Holderat 806-868-0213, Marie Perotto at 706-863-1180 orJean Avery at 706-863-4186.

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

Dances held each Saturday night, 7-11 p.m.,at Ballroom Dance Center, 525 Grand Slam Dr.,Evans. Admission includes complimentary dancelessons 7-8 p.m., refreshments and soft drinks.Cost: Guests, $10; members, $8. For additionalinformation call Theresa Thigpen at 706-294-7195.

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

There is more to AARP than a newspaper anda magazine. The local chapter meets at Sands HillCommunity Center, 2540 Wheeler Road, Augusta.For additional information or to join call VarnellOwens, Chapter President, at 706-790-4388.

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

The Augusta Area Newcomers Club is a non-profit organization that helps people who are newto the area get acclimated, make friends, and getinvolved with charitable organizations. We offer avariety of activities such as golf, book groups, anddining out. For information please contact [email protected] or call Susan Salisburyat 706-814-6297.

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

The Service Corps of Retired Executives(SCORE) provides counseling and mentoring tobusiness people who are starting up a new businessor who are expanding one that is ongoing. SCOREis a non-profit, public service organization, affiliat-

ed with the SBA. There is never a charge for ourservices. Call 706-793-9998, Mon. - Fri., from 9a.m. - 12 noon.

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

Aiken Toastmasters meet on the first andthird Thursday of each month, 6:45 p.m., at OdellWeeks Center on Whiskey Road in Aiken. Guestsare always welcome. For additional informationcall 803-648-7833.

*********Senior Volunteers NeededFort Discovery need your help in making visitors’experiences ones that they will never forget. Tovolunteer call Kathy at 706-821-0609 or email:[email protected].

*********Volunteers Needed

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program isseeking volunteers in Aiken/Barnwell/EdgefieldCounties at ACTS, Aiken Area Council on Aging,Barnwell Hospital and Health Department,Community Ministry of North Augusta, CumbeeCenter, Generations Unlimited, Golden Harvest,Habitat for Humanity, NHC Healthcare, Our Ladyof the Valley, Public Schools, Salvation Army,Senior Net, SPCA, Trinity Mission Health &Rehab, VOICE, Women in Unity. Duties includedelivering meals, office administration, crocheting,tutoring, etc. If you are 55 or older and interestedin giving back to our community, please contactDana Caines or Sherry Hajec 803-648-6836 ext.223 or 224.

*********Augusta Chapter Of The Embroiderers’ GuildOf America

Anyone with an appreciation of embroideryis welcome. Chapter consists of women withdiverse backgrounds, experience, and ages whoshare an interest and pleasure in needlework.Meetings include a review of local needleworkactivities, some hands-on stitching, refreshments,

and socialization. Meets the 1st Mon. of eachmonth at Alliance Missionary Church, 2801Ingleside Dr., Augusta. For additional informationcall Natalie Farrell at 706-736-5508.

*********Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support GroupMeets 3rd Tues., 7 p.m., Brandon WildeRetirement Community, Evans. For details call706-854-3519 or 706-854-3501.

*********CSRA Parkinson Support GroupMeets monthly, St. John Towers Dining Room, 724Greene St., Augusta. For details call 706-364-1662.

*********Walton Rehabilitation Health System Offerings• Augusta Stroke & Outpatient Support Group: 2ndWed., Noon-1 p.m., Walton Rehabilitation HealthSystem Board Room, 1355 Independence Dr., 706-823-5250.• Brain Injury Support Group: 2nd Thurs., 6-7:30p.m., Walton Rehabilitation Health System, WaltonWest, 2501 Center West Pkwy., 706-533-3094.• Spinal Cord Injury Support Group: 2nd Thurs., 5-6 p.m., Walton Outpatient Therapy Center, 706-823-8504.• Amputee Support Group: 3rd Thurs., Noon-1p.m., Walton Rehabilitation Health System, 1355Independence Dr., 706-823-8504.

*********Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault ServicesSeeking Volunteer AdvocatesVolunteers are needed in Richmond, Burke,Jefferson and McDuffie Counties. Advocates mustbe able to respond to hospitals in their area within30 minutes. Contact Dinah at 706-774-2746 oremail [email protected] for complete details.

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Submitted byJEANETTE CUMMINGSDirector, Area Agency on AgingA Division of the CSRA RegionalDevelopment Center

The CSRA Coalition ofAdvocates for the Aging recentlyannounced the winner of the

2011 Dr.Virginia ZachertAdvocate of theYear Award atits 25th AnnualLegislativeBreakfast heldat St. JohnTowers inAugusta.

The CSRACoalition of Advocates for theAging enjoys recognizing andawarding those who help in thefight to improve the quality oflife of older Georgians. In 2007,the Coalition established anaward to recognize an older adultwho demonstrates exemplaryleadership as an advocate. The

award is named after just such aGeorgian, Dr. Virginia Zachert.Dr. Zachert has served as a tech-nical advisor to the Area Agencyon Aging for over 25 years. Dr.Zachert is a past recipient of theSoutheastern Association of AreaAgencies on Aging Jane KennedyOutstanding Leadership in AgingAward.

Dr. Joseph Harris of Wash-ington, Georgia was awarded theDr. Virginia Zachert Advocate ofthe Year Award based on hisdecades of advocacy on behalf ofsenior adults at the national, stateand local levels. Dr. Harris’involvement with olderAmericans spans all aspects oflife from recreation to health andwellness as well as academia. Aspresident of the WashingtonChapter of Learning inRetirement, Dr. Harris has organ-ized many presentations specifi-cally selected to not only extendthe lives of its members but also,more importantly, enhance thosesame lives regardless of how

many or few days remain. Dr.Harris has also served in manyofficial capacities with civicorganizations such as RotaryInternational, Washington-WilkesCharities, Incorporated and theGeorgia Council on Aging wherehe served as EducationCommittee Chairman. He is acurrent member and past presi-dent of the CSRA Area Agencyon Aging Advisory Council andserved as a member of the AAAStrategic Planning Committeewhere he had a hand in directingthe future of senior programmingin this area. Most recently, Dr.Harris has focused his effortstoward the development of anational certification of seniorcenter directors.

On behalf of senior adultsand individuals with disabilities,the CSRA Coalition of Advocatesfor the Aging and the AreaAgency on Aging would like toextend our gratitude to this awardwinner and others who work toimprove the quality of life of

older adults.For aging services and advo-

cacy opportunities, contact theArea Agency on Aging at 706-210-2018 or 888-922-4464. Theagency is a division of the CSRARegional Commission.


Dr. Joseph Harris

2011 Dr. Virginia Zachert Advocate ofthe Year Award Winner Announced

Jeanette Cummings

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