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The best way to “bloom where you are planted” is to make friends, and there are multiple of ways for you and your family to meet new people by getting involved with local groups that share common interests. Get plugged in and enjoy your community.

Newcomers Club of the Greater Montgomery Area The goal of the Newcomers Club is to welcome and support all women new to the area by helping to make the difficult transition to a new city much easier. Many activity groups such as bridge, games, book club, cooking club, scrapbooking, antiques club, various restaurant clubs, investment club, travel & explorers club and an art club are available. www.newcomersmontgomery.com

Churches & Places of Worship Bible Study Fellowship International This comprehensive inter-denominational Bible study program helps people gain a practical understanding of the Bible. There are three programs in the River Region. These also include a preschool and children’s program. www.BSFInternational.org

2Cities Church 2Cities Church is a new downtown church plant that is committed to the renewal of the City of Montgomery while we seek the glory of the City to come (Jer. 29:7; Rev. 21:1-2). We aim to do this by creating a worshipping community that will declare and demonstrate the love of Christ in both word and deed. We meet for worship at 128 Lee Street (corner of Lee and Church) in historic downtown Montgomery. Please join us every Sunday morning at 9:30am as we seek to exalt Christ through vibrant music, historical

liturgy and gospel-centered sermons. For more information, go to www.2cities.org or call 334.294.7263

Aldersgate United Methodist Church This multi-generational church feels small though attendance each Sunday averages 500. If a friendly, warm and caring worship experience is what you desire, we invite you to join us this Sunday. Our 8:45 am contemporary service features vocalists and a band. The clothing most wear to this service is very casual. Our 11:00 am traditional service has been an integral part of Aldersgate for 35 years. Outstanding musical expression through choir, hand bells, orchestra and soloists are hallmarks of this enduring service. Expect time-honored liturgies and prayers, children’s sermon, hymns and organ accompaniment. We offer engaging children’s and youth ministries, Stephen Ministries, prayer shawl and quilt ministry, drama, community and overseas mission trips, small-group Bible studies, Boy Scouting, food pantry, clothing closet and more. Senior Pastor: Rev. Glen Pugh,

Centerpoint Fellowship Centerpoint has been in existence since December 2009. But in this brief amount of time, God has graced us with an amazing facility and an energetic, growing congregation. Our fellowship centers on exciting, passionate worship with motivating music and life-applicable Bible-based teaching led by our senior pastor John Schmidt. Through small groups meeting weekly for semester-long terms, members are able to connect with others, delve deeper into weekly messages, apply what they learn on a day-to-day basis, and form a life-long structure of support and meaning in their spiritual growth. Centerpoint is a compassionate, caring church that welcomes everyone, regardless of where you are in your relationship

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with Jesus. Centerpoint offers a nursery, children’s and youth activities, worship services in Prattville and Pike Road as well as upcoming missions’ projects. www.centeringlives.com

Eastern Hills Baptist Church EHBC enjoys a 50-plus-year history in Montgomery as a growing church nestled in a quiet neighborhood. With strong ministries that support our members, we offer programs such as: Hills Kids Clubs for Children, FLEX Youth ministry, Family ministry, Christian Book Clubs, an Hispanic Service, Christian day care, a strong Senior Adult ministry plus so much more.The members of Eastern Hills carry out their motto: “Believe, Belong, Become.” We welcome you to Sunday worship services at 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 6:00 p.m., as well as small group Bible studies at 9:30 a.m. At Eastern Hills there is a place for everyone and we’re making room for more! Senior Pastor: Dr. Rick Marshall. www.EHBConline.com

First Baptist Church The First Baptist Family welcomes you to Montgomery and to the life and ministry of our church. At First Baptist Church, our greatest desire is to honor the Lord and care for people. We want every man, woman and child to experience the life Jesus Christ freely offers to all who will receive Him. First Baptist extends open arms to all people from all walks of life, from all ethnic, cultural and racial backgrounds who accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. First Baptist believes the Bible is the Word of God and seeks to build its life and practices around its eternal principles. We would love for you to be our guest in one of our worship services or other activities held throughout the week. Senior Pastor: Dr. Jay Wolf. www.montgomeryfbc.org

Frazer United Methodist Church Despite its size as one of the largest churches in Alabama, Frazer offers small group opportunities, programs and activities for all ages and stages in life, so that every member has a place to feel at home and grow spiritually. Frazer is also known for engaging service to the community. Every member is challenged and equipped to develop a personal life plan, develop their leadership potential and give back to make a difference in our city and in the world. By living our mission to worship, win, disciple and serve, Frazer seeks to make fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ to transform the world. Vibrant worship experiences in both traditional and contemporary styles are offered on our main campus at 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m. on Sundays with small groups meeting at those hours and throughout the week. Hispanic and Chinese services are also offered, along with translation for Korean and sign language. Senior Pastor: Tim Thompson. www.frazerumc.org

Heritage Baptist Church Heritage Baptist Church is leading people into a life-changing relationship with Christ in Montgomery and beyond. We welcome you to Montgomery and invite you to come and be a part of a life changing church that loves God, loves others and shares His love with the world! From preschool to senior adult, there is always something for everyone at Heritage. We offer bible study at 9 a.m. and together worship at 10:15 a.m. each Sunday. There are countless ministry opportunities in which to serve in the church and the community all week. Heritage has been known in the River Region for some time as a church that values relationships. You will find a blend of music, a blend of people from all walks of life, a blend of cultures and a blend of generations. We hope you and your family will be our guests very soon and experience life change at Heritage. www.hbcm.net

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Memorial Presbyterian Church Memorial Presbyterian Church is a community of believers working together to make a difference for Christ in the world around us. Our worship is both traditional in style and relevant to real issues facing the modern world. Scripture is the center of worship; you will hear God’s Word proclaimed both in music and from the pulpit. Dr. Boone leads our children’s messages, too; and there is children’s church for children younger than first grade. Our sanctuary and children’s choirs share the good news through song each Sunday and during special concerts throughout the year. Our music style is classical though we use a rich diversity of anthems and hymns. Memorial is a church where you can get your hands and feet involved in bringing the good news and hope of Jesus Christ to others. A sampling of our programs include elder daycare giver’s day out, meal preparation for the city Meals on Wheels program, backpacks for the Presbyterian Children’s Home, diapers for infants in low-income families, support for foster care families, prayer ministries and ESL. Our education strives to build relationships between one another and the Lord. There are Wednesday night and Sunday school classes for adults and children and trained nursery workers for infants and toddlers. We have study groups for men and women weekly, a monthly Encore meeting for those who are retired as well as a 20’s – 40’s ministry for singles and couples. www.memorialpres.net

Taylor Road Baptist Church Every week, people find Taylor Road Baptist Church a church to call home. Others are still taking a look. No matter where you are in the journey, our church is glad to have you among us. It is our desire for all who take part in our ministry to have a clear mind for God’s wisdom, an open heart for God’s love and a willing hand for God’s service. www.TaylorRoad.org

Vaughn Park Church At Vaughn Park, we know that finding a church home can be a difficult task with so many great churches in the Montgomery area. With an active children’s and youth ministry, we help families make new friends and grow spiritually.  Our Bible Classes and Studies are a great way to get connected. In community we can challenge one another, help one another and encourage one another. Our mission is to help people belong to a small community of believers who are doing life together as they grow and deepen their relationships with God and each other. We were made to be in relationships that help us grow to be more like God and His character. LIFE groups are the fertile ground where that growth occurs. Our LIFE groups are rooted in God’s Word, growing our relationships with God and others by being connected in community and practicing the more than 50 “one another’s” in the New Testament.  We pray for one another, encourage one another, confess to one another, serve one another, hold one another accountable, forgive one another, and most of all love one another. www.vaughnpark.com

Young Meadows Presbyterian Church Young Meadows Presbyterian Church welcomes you and is delighted to have you in Montgomery with us. We want everyone to know the amazing love, mercy, power and grace that come from knowing Christ and His glorious love. We want to help others to know and experience God’s love in Christ with us. We believe the Bible is God’s Word, the only unchanging rule for what we are to believe and how we are to live. We are sinners, saved by Christ alone, through grace alone, through faith alone. We are seeking to walk with Christ and with each other in the love which He puts in our hearts by the work of His Holy Spirit. We are seeking to be a vibrant disciple making church that loves God and loves others in His name. We would love you to be our guest in one of our two

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worship services or other activities held throughout the week. Please visit our website at www.youngmeadows.org or call (334) 244-1385 for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer & Information Center The Volunteer & Information Center connects volunteers with opportunities throughout the River Region. Contact Rebecca Tidwell, Volunteer Coordinator. (334) 264-4636 ext. 1 or (334) 264-3335. www.volunteer-info.org/volunteer_opp.asp

Baptist Medical Center Volunteers Volunteers provide meaningful services to patients, families and visitors. Volunteers receive training, reference for future employment, personal development through new experiences and a 10 percent discount on hospital stay. (334) 286-2974. www.baptistfirst.org/volunteerservices

Montgomery Area Council on Aging MACOA has a wealth of volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. Typical services include delivering Meals on Wheels, teaching classes, making visits in person or on the telephone, helping at senior center activities and escorting seniors to appointments. Reward yourself with the gift of giving and enjoy the warmth of a smile from an appreciative senior citizen. (334) 263-0532. www.macoa.org/communityservices.cfm

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A great way to get connected to your new city is to serve. Dur-ing these challenging economic times when giving mercy might be hard, your time to help is even more valuable. Volunteers strengthen communities, and the River Region has many worthy causes you should check out. Here are a few of Montgomerian Elizabeth Williams’ picks.

1 Adopt a horse for the day. MANE provides safe and effective therapeutic horseback

riding opportunities to Montgomery and tri-county area children and adults with emotional, physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. Help groom and feed horses or help lead the horses during child therapy.

2 Take three kids on a fun adventure. The Brantwood Children’s Home in Montgomery is a place for

kids from families broken beyond repair. They’re all between 10 and 21 years old. All are available for adoption and looking for a loving home. Take an afternoon and take kids bowling, to see a movie, enjoy skating or catch a ballgame.

3 Spend your lunch serving the homeless and hungry. The Salvation Army and the Rescue Mission provide lunch,

clothes and housing to those in need.

4 Fix a fence or read to a class. Volunteers are welcome at area schools that are being hit with

many funding issues. The Montgomery Public School has a list of projects and needs listed on their website (www.mps.k12.al.us)

5 Bring smiles to pediatric patients at Baptist Health. Bring a stuffed animal or activity book to a patient in the

pediatric unit that needs a boost.

Elizabeth Williams has a servant’s heart for those who are hurting. She works at Baptist Health as the Community Events Coordinator and also helps high school students interested in the healthcare field. She is a member of EmergeMontgomery and was chosen for the Torchbearers Class 3. When Liz is not at work, she enjoys scrapbooking, fishing, serving at Faithful Gospel Baptist Church and playing tennis with friends. At 16, Liz was in a car accident in which she was submerged underwater for 5-10 minutes trapped in the car. Her neck was broken, and she was unconscious for seven days. She feels incredibly blessed that she survived and that God healed her body. She lives her life expecting the unexpected. In her own words, “I love serving people and God first!”

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“a place to Believe, Belong, Become”“a place to Believe, Belong, Become”

3604 Pleasant Ridge Rd. • 272-0604www.EHBConline.com

sundayWorship times: 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.

sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Christian life studies: 5:00 p.m.

WednesdayBeginning at 5:00 p.m., Family Dinner, Children’s Choirs,

Children’s Missions, Youth Worship and Bible study, Young adults Discipleship, adult prayer Meeting

and Bible study, and adult Choir rehearsal.Missions, Youth, Children, Dinner, plus!

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Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Volunteers play an integral role at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. You will find all types of opportunities to help the Museum, all tailored to the interest of the individual. Volunteer opportunities have very flexible time commitments (334) 240-4349. www.mmfa.org

Montgomery Humane Society Volunteers are a crucial part of the survival of the Montgomery Humane Society. They enable the society to help the thousands of animals that come into the shelter each year. (334) 409-0622, Ext. 207. montgomeryhumane.com/volunteer

Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Volunteers do a great deal of this organization’s work, so there are many opportunities for you to serve. Not only do they need construction work, they need volunteers for committees: Family Selection, Family Partner, Building, Volunteer and Development/Publicity. (334) 832-9313. www.habitatmont.org

Support Groups Autism Society of Alabama The mission statement of The Autism Society of Alabama is to improve the quality of life of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families through education, advocacy and support. (334) 271-2525. www.autism-alabama.org/about.php

Montgomery Area Down Syndrome Outreach Group

Montgomery Area Down Syndrome Outreach Group helps parents, expecting parents, families and those affected with Down Syndrome. The meetings are held the first Friday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Vaughn Park Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, Contact Hope Smith, (334) 356-9048. www.montgomeryareadownsyndrome.com

Special Needs Families This is a new group for families of special needs children, teens, young adults and adults. The group’s purpose is to offer support and share information relevant to special needs. The support group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church. (334) 271-1419. A group for parents who have children with learning disabilities or special needs also meets from 5-6:30 p.m. the first Sunday of each month of Saint James United Methodist Church. (334) 277-3037. Parenting Groups Montgomery Multiples Club Montgomery Area Mothers of Multiples is a support group of mothers with twins, triplets or more that meets monthly and hosts various events including a huge yard sale. www.montgomerymultiplesclub.org

La Leche League of Montgomery, Alabama LLL of Montgomery serves the local area through monthly meetings, telephone help and mother-to-mother support. Women who are interested in breastfeeding are invited to attend our free meetings or call the group’s leaders for breastfeeding help. At these monthly meetings, mothers share not only their questions and concerns but also the benefits and joys of breastfeeding. Babies are

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Sunday8:30 am Worship Services9:45 am Bible Fellowship Classes11:00 am Worship Services5:00 pm Discipleship Classes6:15 pm Worship Service

Wednesday4:45 pm First Family Dinner5:30 pm Sanctuary Orchestra Rehearsal6:00 pm First Family Prayer Time6:35 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Powerhouse (Student Ministry)

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MOPS- Mothers of Preschoolers MOPS gives mothers of preschoolers the chance to meet with other moms experiencing the same things. It is a non-denominational church organization, but all mothers of preschoolers are welcome, regardless of religious beliefs. Childcare is provided. MOPS meets the first and third Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church.

Hobby Groups & Clubs Capital City Camera Club Membership is open to anyone having an interest in photography regardless of skill level. This is an active group with competitions, programs and field trips to places that offer a chance to photograph things of interest. With a membership of 50 members, they meet on the second Monday of the month at Eastmont Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m. (334) 430-6647 • www.photoclub.org

Capital City Master Gardener Association This program trains and certifies individuals in horticulture and related areas. These individuals, in turn, volunteer their expertise and services to help others through horticultural projects that benefit the community. (334) 270-4133

Montgomery Alabama Dog Obedience Club Founded in 1971, MADOC offers classes in obedience, rally and agility. Members are involved in nursing home and school visits and sponsoring AKC agility and obedience trials. www.madoc.org

Sports Clubs Pine Level Bassmasters (334) 285-9341 · www.pinelevelbassmasters.com This Alabama Bass Federation Club that fishes the Alabama area lakes and rivers is constantly searching

for new members and encourages everyone (civilian, military, retired military) to come and see what bass fishing in a competitive atmosphere is like. Meets the second Thursday of each month and fishes the following Saturday. Meeting held at J & K Outdoors, 232 Deatsville Highway, Millbrook.

Montgomery Bicycle Club www.MgmBikeClub.org Promotes recreational and competitive cycling in the central Alabama area and seeks to increase bicycle safety and awareness by advocating bicycle-friendly transportation policies in the area. This club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Lagoon Park Softball www.LagoonParkSoftball.com Modern equipment, professionally manicured grounds and ample

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seating are just a few of the features that make Montgomery’s Lagoon Park one of the premiere softball complexes in the United States. Having hosted over 32 ASA National Championship tour-naments, they have Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed Leagues.

Golf & Tennis (Public) Lagoon Park & Tennis 2855 Lagoon Park Drive · Montgomery (334) 240-4061Featuring 17 tennis courts with lighting and stadium seating for 2,500, it is the Official site for the Blue Gray Junior Classic. It is managed by USTPR Tennis Professionals who provide lessons and manage the fully stocked pro shop. Men’s and women’s round robins and leagues, junior tennis programs and tournaments are held year-round.

O’Connor Tennis Center 500 Anderson Street · Montgomery (334) 240-4884 Featuring 12 fully lighted courts, it is managed by a USTPR tennis professional who provides lessons and pro shop. Men’s and women’s round robins and leagues, junior tennis programs and tournaments are held year-round.

The Pines Golf Club 307 Deatsville Highway · Millbrook · (334) 285-7529 The 18-hole “Pines” course at The Pines Golf Club facility features 6,318 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 68.5, and it has a slope rating of 113.

Lagoon Park & Golf 2855 Lagoon Park Drive · Montgomery (334) 240-4050 Lagoon Park is a beautiful, fully manicured 6,773-yard, par-72 championship layout, which has hosted numerous tournaments of national and regional significance. It has also been rated one of the nation’s Top 50 Public Courses by Golf Digest.

Gateway Executive Golf Course 3800 Davenport Parkway · (334) 284-7920 Gateway is a beautiful, fully manicured 5,862-yard, par-32 nine-hole layout. It provides an aesthetic entrance into the City of Montgomery off Interstate 65.

Capitol Hill Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail 2600 Constitution Ave. Prattville · (334) 285-1114 www.rtjgolf.com With three distinct championship courses to choose from, each poses its own challenges. The Senator is a traditional Scottish-style layout with 150 pot-hole bunkers. The Legislator, a more traditional course, plays in and out of pine trees along a bluff. The Judge plays alongside the 200-acre, glistening backwaters of the Alabama River. Take your pick.

Tallapoosa Lakes Golf Course 1501 Dozier Road · (334) 260-4900 · www.tlakesgolf.com Voted #1 Golf Course by The Montgomery Advertiser’s “Reader’s Choice Awards,” this 36-hole course has over 350 expertly maintained acres filled with local wildlife, tremendous oaks and scenic lakes.

Gardens & Outdoor Recreation Blount Cultural Park 6055 Vaughn Rd · www.blountculturalpark.org The Shakespeare Garden, one of seven such major gardens in the country, is a 56,700-square-foot garden complex that features plants and flowers, willow arbors, shade trees and garden shrubs. This facility includes a thatched-roof pavilion, public restrooms and a 325-seat Amphitheater. Jasmine Hill Gardens 3001 Jasmine Hill Rd · Wetumpka · (334) 263-5713 · www.jasminehill.org “Alabama’s Little Corner of Greece” features over 20 acres of year-round floral beauty and classical sculpture. Open for touring during announced weekends in March and October.

Coosa River Adventures 415 Company Street · Wetumpka · (334) 514-0279 · www.coosariveradventures.com Novice to professional paddlers can enjoy a paddle on the Coosa.

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