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Augusta 2015Vol. 29, No. 8

Welcome toWelcome toTuesday’s LiveTuesday’s LiveMusic Series!Music Series!Story on Page 5Story on Page 5

• Augusta 2015 • Senior News • Augusta

by LISA M. PETSCHE

When temperatures startpushing those summer highs, you

need to do some-thing to stay com-fortable. Sure, youcan crank up theair conditioning,but there are otherless expensive andmore environmen-tally friendly waysfor you and the

person you are caring for to feel a bitbetter when things heat up.

Choosing Clothing:• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting

clothes that allow air to circulate andperspiration to evaporate. Stick tonatural fibers like cotton; or microfiber materials with an open weave.

• Wear a hat to shade your facefrom sun and remember the sun-screen.

Activities:• Avoid strenuous activity, includ-

ing exercising, gardening and mow-ing. If possible, stay indoors duringthe hottest part of the day.

• Try to schedule outdoor activitiesin the early morning or evening.Otherwise, rest often in the shade.

Around the House:• Close drapes and blinds on sunny

days.• Consider awnings, shutters or

roll-up porch blinds to shade yourhouse.

• Run an electric fan to circulate airin the room you are using. While itwill not alter the room temperature, itwill evaporate sweat, which willincrease your comfort. Place a fan infront of an open window at night todraw in the cool evening air.

• Install ceiling fans to circulate airin the rooms you use most. They canbe reasonably priced, and use rela-tively little energy.

• Stay on the lowest floor of yourhome.

• Use a dehumidifier to removeexcess moisture from basement

• Hang laundry outside to dry. Ifyou use the dryer, do so during thecoolest parts of the day. The samegoes for the dishwasher, to minimizethe impact of its heat. Consider wash-ing dishes by hand during heatwaves.

Cooling the Décor:• Accessorize your home with light,

bright colors. Room accents can takethe form of cushion covers, table-cloths, place mats or a mantel scarf,for instance. For color inspiration,think summer flowers and tropicalfruits. Do not overlook white, which

gives a crisp, fresh look. For patterns,try florals and gingham checks.

• Choose ocean blues and greensfor a psychological cooling effect.

• Marine themes are always popu-lar at this time of year. Bring out thatcollection of seashells and displaythem in a shallow bowl.

• Summer is a good time to bewhimsical – have some fun withsummer decorating.

Cooling yourself:• Try cool showers or sponge baths.• If you do not have air condition-

ing (or it breaks down) an the heatbecomes unbearable, visit a friend orrelative who has air conditioning, orgo to a cool public place such as aseniors center, shopping mall or pub-lic library during the hottest part ofthe day.

• Avoid extreme temperaturechange. For example, do not have acold shower right after coming infrom outside on a sweltering day.

• Cook meals outdoors on a grill oruse the microwave in place of a regu-lar stovetop or oven.

• Drink plenty of extra fluids evenif you do not feel thirsty. Sip water orstock up on fruit juice and iced tea.

• Avoid alcohol and caffeine.• Eat foods high in water content,

like fresh fruits and vegetables.• Eat light, more frequent meals to

avoid taxing your digestive system.Go easy on protein and stay clear offoods that are spicy or heavy on calo-ries.

Energy Efficiency:An air conditioning unit is

advisable for older adults, especiallythose with chronic illnesses, to pre-vent adverse health effects when heatand humidity become oppressive.The following are some ways tomaximize its efficiency.

If you have a room air condition-er, try to shade it from the sun so itdoes not have to work as hard.

If you have central air, keep yourfurnace and air conditioning system,which function together, properlymaintained to ensure maximum air-cooling and save energy. Follow thetips below.

• regularly check and replace airfilters.

• keep the area around your furnaceand air conditioning unit free of clut-ter, plant overgrowth and debris.

• keep vents free of obstructions.• dust around equipment, and vacu-

um filter and vents regularly.• have your system regularly

inspected by professionals.• adjust controls accordingly when

your home will be empty for severalhours or more.

• turn off air conditioning and openwindows when the outdoor tempera-ture significantly decreases at night,especially if there is a cool breeze.

*********Lisa M. Petsche is a medical social

worker and a freelance writer specializ-ing in boomer and senior health mat-ters. She has personal and professionalexperience with elder care.

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How to beat summer’s heat... many ways to keep cool as temperatures rise

Lisa Petsche

Special to Senior News

The Fort Gordon Spouses’ &Civilians’ Club invites all in theCentral Savannah River Area to theFort Gordon-CSRA Community Expoon Aug. 20. The annual Expo featuresmore than 120 local attractions, busi-nesses and community organizationseager to connect with military person-nel and civilians associated with FortGordon. The free event runs from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gordon Conferenceand Catering Center on Fort Gordon.

“Fort Gordon is continuously wel-coming new personnel from all servicebranches and civilians,” said MelissaEbbing, FGSCC president. “The Expois your one stop to get plugged in tothe greater CSRA community and findout about activities that you otherwisemight miss.”

This year’s Expo showcases avariety of local attractions, organiza-tions and businesses from coffee hous-es to universities, to nonprofits andFort Gordon services. In addition togathering valuable information fromvendors, attendees can win door prizesthroughout the day and enjoy freePapa John’s pizza and Coca-Cola bev-erages.

This will be the second year theFGSCC leads the event, having takenover last year from the CSRA Alliance

for Fort Gordon. The Alliance remainsa sponsor of the event along with theFort Gordon Directorate of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreation, theAugusta Metro, Columbia County andNorth Augusta chambers of com-merce, Papa John’s and Coca-Cola. Allwill have program and event informa-tion available at the Expo.

Proceeds from the Expo fund thescholarship and grant programs of theFGSCC. Over the past three years, theSpouses’ & Civilians’ Club has award-ed almost $100,000 in scholarshipsand grants to military dependents andcommunity organizations dedicated toserving those affiliated with the mili-tary.

“Serving the Fort Gordon commu-nity is our mission and the Expo hasbecome a vibrant part of that,” saidEbbing. “We are excited to watch theExpo grow.”

Fort Gordon Spouses’ &Civilians’ Club is an active part of theFort Gordon community, leading com-munity service projects, operating thepopular Fort Gordon Thrift Shop andproviding volunteer opportunities, spe-cial events and activities. A privatenonprofit organization, FGSCC is notaffiliated with Fort Gordon or the U.S.Army. Membership in the club is opento anyone affiliated with Fort Gordon.For more information, please visitwww.fgscc.com/"www.fgscc.com.

Fort Gordon Spouses’ & Civilians’Club announces date for 13th Expo

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

Protect Your FinancialInformation: Criminals follow theeasy money. They often target olderadults knowing they have spent a life-

time saving for retire-ment. Older adultsoften own their homesand have good credit inaddition to their assets.Here are some tips tokeep your savings:

• Be in charge ofyour financial affairs,keep your financialdocuments in a safe

place for quick reference, and knowhow to handle your assets.

• Do not sign any document until youor someone you trust reads it.

• Consider direct deposit for any reg-ular monthly income.

• DO NOT give your personal infor-mation (date of birth, credit card num-ber, social security number, bankaccount numbers) or access to financialinformation to anyone unless you initi-ate the contact. Be safe and be particu-larly suspicious of telemarketers orsomeone you hardly know who pres-sures you for money or information.

Recognize ScamsThat Target Seniors

A. Telemarketing Calls are on theincrease; here are some tips to keepthem at bay:

• Best advice is to just say NO, it isdifficult to tell if a telemarketing call islegitimate.

• Request to be removed from the

telemarketer’s list and put your nameon the National Do Not Call Registry.

• Do not give telemarketers any ofyour of family personal information.

• Do not send money for any reasonuntil you thoroughly investigate therequest.

• You could ask the caller to send youwritten material with their company’sname and contact information for yourreview.

• Talk to family or friends or some-one you trust before you even considermaking any large purchase orinvestment.

• Post a refusal script near yourphone as an easy reminder of how torespond. Example: “Thank you for call-ing, but I am not interested. Goodbye.”

• Most importantly, do not becometrapped – simply hang up the phone.

Home Improvement ScamsThese crimes are often committed

by individuals wanting to do theimprovements that day for a very lowfee; however, when the work is com-pleted the victim discovers the fee ismuch higher than originally agreed to,or the project was done using inferiormaterials. Need some tips? Here aresome suggestions when dealing withhome improvement companies:

• Be suspicious if someone comes tothe door with an offer to do a homeimprovement. Quite often the scamartist will quote a low fee for one resi-dent in a neighborhood to create areferral in the area to draw in other vic-tims. Always get two or more bids fromestablished businesses that are bondedand licensed reputable contractors forhome repair work.

• Contact the Better Business Bureauor your local Chamber of Commerce todetermine whether the contractor offer-ing to perform the home repair islicensed and reputable.

• Always insist on referrals and thencheck them out!

• Do not allow any work to be donewithout a written contract with all thepertinent information (completion date,material used, payment schedule thatpays for work as it is completed,and all blanks are either completed orwrite N/A if you do not need to com-plete the blank areas in the contract).

• Be wary of any request for a largedown payment before work begins.Instead request a payment schedule thatpays for work as it is completed.

• Protect your possessions. Too oftenvaluable items are discovered missingafter the contractors are long gone.Never allow workmen to enter yourhome without securing your pos-sessions and never leave them alone. Ifnecessary, ask one workman to enter ata time and keep him or her in yoursight at all times.

Next month, I will discussPredatory Lending and Charity Scamsand we will learn how to protect our-selves using the legal system. We willalso discuss how and when to reportsuspicious opportunities.

As always, should you or yourloved ones need our assistance, pleasecall us at 706-868-0120 to make anappointment. We look forward to talk-ing with you or your loved ones; how-ever, we are not always in the office;therefore, it is always better to call foran appointment before driving to theoffice.

source: AARP Foundation,July 2015

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CONFUSED ABOUT MEDICARE? What do the different parts mean?

What is covered and not covered underMedicare? When can I enroll? Howmuch will it costs me to enroll? I haveheard that some medications are cov-ered and others are not, how do I knowif my medicine is covered? What aboutnursing homes, someone told me theirstay was paid for by Medicare whileothers tell me Medicare will not pay fornursing home care – where can I get thefacts?

Join us on Wednesday, September23 and Thursday, September 24, 2015from 9:15 a.m. until 12 noon each dayfor the answers plus learn howMedicare works with other health careproviders.

The classes are held at the AugustMetro Federal Credit Union at 205Davis Road, Augusta, Georgia 30907.Please do NOT call the credit union forquestions.

There is no cost; however, youMUST register by September 16, 2015and you need to attend BOTH classes.Please call us at 706-868-0120 to regis-ter.

Classes are taught by localproviders who work with Medicaredaily. Bring your questions, tell yourfriends, let them ride to the classes withyou – just be sure to call us at 706-868-0120 to register by September 16, 2015so we will have enough training materi-als.

Facilitated by The Senior CitizensCouncil and Rabon Insurance Asso-ciates.

AGENCY ALERT: Recognize, refuse, and report fraud and scams

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Brenda Jennings Hankinsonretired from the Richmond CountyBoard of Education in 2002 after 31years of service. She worked at A.C.Griggs and Windsor SpringElementary Schools, Sego MiddleSchool and completed her last 18years at Hephzibah Middle Schoolwhere she taught 8th gradeLanguage Arts.

In 2000-2001, she was selectedas Teacher of the Year. Her passionfor becoming a teacher started at anearly age. She really enjoyed heryears as an educator because shesaid that teaching was like a twoway mirror where she was growingand developing right along with herstudents: academically,emotionally,as well as, spiritually.After working with and learning herstudents, she gained a wealth ofknowledge.

She is married to RubeHankinson, Jr., and she is the motherof two children, three grandchildren,and one great grandson. Brenda is afaithful and active member of the

Thankful Baptist Church of Augustawhere she works diligently in vari-ous ministries.

Her reward as an educator hasbeen that a number of her formerstudents are quite successful andsome of them still keep in touch.

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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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DREAMSby Sandra Schwamlein Moore

I sat all alone as the teardrops fell,She has him now, he’s under her

spell.

She’ll toss him around and havea little fun,

‘Cause of all the other boys shehas none.

She’ll laugh and be gay and drive him wild,

‘Till his puppy love has stopped being mild.

Then, one day, she told himgood-bye,

It broke my heart to see him cry.

I left him alone until the time came,When he would smile and it would

remain.

As I sat and watched him witha tender sigh,

He turned and spoke with a gleamin his eye.

We talked and we laughed and had loads of fun,

Of the pain she had brought now there was none!

I see him now, as he sits there,With a smile on his face, and the

wind in his hair!

The sun was warm and the skywas blue,

And the twinkle in his eye, toldme he knew.

We walked through the meadowand down by the stream,

But even the kiss was only a dream.

I woke with a stare! And, lookedat the sky,

I remembered it all and wantedto cry.

But I held it back, for my dreamsare few,

And, I’m hoping someday that theywill come true.

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WHYby Sue J. Shealy

(Published in 1997 in“Searching For Soft Voices”

The National Library of Poetry)

Why do we hold within us:A song that longs to be sung?A prayer that years to be prayed?A kindness that desires to be

expressed?

A deed that wants to be done?A smile that wants to be shown?A heart that seeks to be opened?A love that begs to be shared?

What a waste!*********

MUSICby Paul R. Goniea, Sr.

Music says what words cannot say,And it pictures what eyes cannot see.

Like the beauty of flowers thatblossom in May,

It’s God’s heartspeak for you,and for me.

Music is God’s math on display,A welcome buoy in life’s troubled

sea.

Music is God’s living pulse at play,And it can set god’s people free.

It can pacify a mind’s tormented way.

It’s heaven’s answer to a weakened heart’s plea.


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It's time to get ready forChristmas.

Ahhhh.... Summer Time. It'sbeen a nice break from the stage,but we sure miss it.

ENOPION has been busypreparing for the upcoming sea-son with preparations for ELI'SBETHLEHEM INN beginning inNovember and the 2016 debut ofCREATION. AUDITION appoint-ments begin in August.

Eli's Bethlehem Inn is one ofENOPION's favorite Christmasproductions. It blends the diningexperience with theatre and letsthe actors mingle with the audi-ence. If you have ever wanted toget involved with this BibleTheatre, this is the show for you.Auditions will be held September3-10 by appointment. We willbegin scheduling in August, soput that on your calendar to giveus a call at 706-771-7777.

SHOW DATES for Eli'sBethlehem Inn: November 28;December 4, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 18.Please make sure you can attendall Shows before calling.

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by CAROLYN BRENNEMAN

COVER:Tuesday’s Live Music Series isheld at the beautiful Saint Paul’sChurch located on the SavannahRiver in downtown Augusta.

Everyone, get ready for theupcoming 28th season of Tuesday’sLive Music in Augusta. The seriesbegins on Tuesday, September 29th,with several outstanding concerts,and the artists and groups willinclude many musical styles rangingfrom classical to jazz! They areready to perform for us in the nextfew months.

Tuesday’s Live Music is aunique partnership between the busi-ness community, private foundationsand donors, and the historic SaintPaul's Church, located near theSavannah River in downtownAugusta. The 28th season features13 concerts starting September 29thand continuing through March. Thefree concerts are 30 minutes eachand start at 12:00 pm, followed by a

luncheon, if you so desire, byadvanced reservation and only $12per person. The official caterer isSleeping Bear Kitchen and lunch isserved in the elegant River andBerlin Rooms of Saint Paul'sChurch, overlooking the Savannah

River and the Baird Rose Garden onAugusta's historic riverfront.

Tuesday’s Music Live began in1988 and has become Augusta’slargest luncheon concert series withannual audiences in excess of 5,000people. It is at no charge to the pub-lic, first come first seated, and adelightful way to spend an after-noon! The concerts are made possi-ble by the financial support of differ-ent foundations and individualdonors.

Held at the historic and well pre-served Saint Paul’s Church, the sea-son features top notch talent fromaround the world. For the remainderof this year, the following artists andgroups will be featured.

On September 29th, Jenny Q.Chai, concert pianist, will be fea-tured. Jenny is active throughout theU.S., China and Europe and special-izes in contemporary piano music.She studied at Manhattan School ofMusic where she earned her Doctorof Musical Arts. You will be thrilledto hear play!

Then on October 13th, theSouthern Guitar Festival

Competition Winner willshowcase its talents.

Later, on October 27th,we can take in the musicalsounds of Utake, an instru-mental group featuring RobFoster on shakuhachi flutes,Kurt Ellenberger on pianoand Ric Troll on percussion.

Then on November10th, we will delight in themusic of Thomas Pandolfi,an outstanding pianist.

On November 24th, agroup called the Continuo

Collective of the South will be fea-tured.

Then the year will end with theUGA Accidentals, showcasing theirtalents on December 8th. The UGAAccidentals are an all male colle-giate, acappela group, and have been

around for several years.They are the oldest perform-ance group from theUniversity of Georgia andthey specialize in a contem-porary pop sound. This istalent you will not want tomiss.

So get ready for theyear’s entertainment andcheck out these wonderfulconcerts held at Saint Paul’sChurch. SeeTuesdaysLiveMusic.com forfurther information.


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by SUSAN LARSON

The Georgia Writers Museumis accepting entries for its third annu-al amateur creative writing contestthrough Aug. 7. Entries must be orig-inal, unpublished literary works inthe genre of a short story, flash prose,essay, biography or memoir. No poet-ry will be accepted. Entries, limitedto 750 words, must be in the form ofa word document, not a PDF. The feeis $20 per entry, with a limit of threeentries per author.

Detailed rules and entry formsare available online at www.geor-giawritersmuseum.com.

When registration and paymentare received, authors will then

receive information on where to for-ward an electronic copy of thework(s) as an attachment to email.This year submissions, payments, andentries can be made online. Rules arelisted on the Web site under“EVENTS.”

First prize is $125 with publica-tion in Lakelife magazine and TheEatonton Messenger. Second prize is$75 and third prize, $25, with giftsawarded to the honorable mention.An awards reception is set for 6 p.m.Oct. 9 at the temporary home of theGeorgia Writers Museum, 109 S.Jefferson Ave., Eatonton.

Last year, several Senior Newsreaders placed in the finals. Let'shope that this year our senior popula-tion is represented at the awardsreception.

Georgia Writers Museumsponsors third annual contest

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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 isopen Monday through Friday for thefollowing services:• Advocacy Programs Department –including: Caseworker Services -Caregiver Respite, ReferralInformation and Suuport (CRRIS);Bill and Money Management (MAP);Senior Health Insurance andEducation (SHINE) - the Center forthe Prevention of Elber Abuse,Neglect and Exploitation.• The Senior Corps Department:Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)and Senior Companion Program(SCP) for income-eligible persons age55 and older who “serve up to 20hours a week with special needs chil-dren or adults.” Call us at 706-868-0120 for complete details. TheRetired and Senior Volunteer Program(RSVP) for individuals looking for“fun and rewarding ways to make adifference in the community” or justget out-of-the-house a few hours amonth. RSVP recruits individuals age55 and over for the opportunity toapply their skills, expertise, and expe-rience to help meet critical communi-ty needs while meeting other like-minded folks in our community.RSVP pairs talented volunteers with avariety of local nonprofit, health care,governmental, and faith based organi-zations to assist these groups withmeeting the needs of those they serve.Please call us at 706-868-0120 fordetails on any of our programs ormake an appointment for a neededservice. Our physical address is 4210

Columbia Road, Suite 13A, Martinez,GA 30907, Monday through Friday,8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

Over 60? Enjoy socializing, par-ties, cards, crafts, Bingo and travel?Interested in staying healthy andactive? Tired of eating lunch alone? Ifyou answered YES to these questions,then you need to check out a SeniorCenter near 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. RobinsonAve., Grovetown, GA 30813; 706-210-8699• Betty Hill Senior Citizens CenterCathie Birdsong; 330 Waters WorkRd., 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 CenterCathy Forehand; 209 E. OgeecheeSt., 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 onAgingJane Colson; 466 Maurice FriedmanRd., 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, 12noon, 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 ofAugusta

Meetings are held on the 3rdMonday, September-April except forDecember, at University Hospital,1350 Walton Way, Dining Rooms 1-3.Social begins at 5:30 p.m. and meet-ing at 6 p.m. For information on theorganization please contact GayleTison, President, athttp://[email protected].

*********Hephzibah Lions ClubMeets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7p.m., Jesse Carroll Community

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Center, Windsor Spring Rd.,Hephzibah. For additional informa-tion contact Lion Frank Spinney,President, at 706-592-5618 or JonWinters at 706-592-9622 or 706-833-0458.

*********Morris Museum of Art1 Tenth Street at Riverwalk inAugusta Riverfront Center. Call 706-724-7501 for more information orvisit the Museum’s website atwww.the morris.org.• Exhibition Opening: The AfricanAmerican Voice: Works from the StateArt Collection of South Carolina:Thurs., Aug. 6, 6-8 p.m.• Art Now: Lonnie Holley: Thurs.,Aug. 13, 6 p.m.

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

*********Caregiver Support GroupAre you caring for a spouse or par-ent? Join other caregivers to shareexperiences, gather practicalresources and find the support youneed. The group meets the 3rdMonday of each month at 6:30 p.m.at the Friedman Branch Library locat-ed at 1447 Jackson Road in Augusta.For more information contact GeorgiaJopling, Caregiver Specialist, AreaAgency on Aging, 706-210-2000 or888-922-4464.

*********Augusta Museum of History560 Reynolds Street in downtownAugusta. Call 706-722-8454 forevents information.• Glamorous Gown of Centuries Paston Display: Through Dec. In Jan. newgowns will be displayed through June2016. Exhibit is free with admission.• Area Photographers on Exhibit:Exhibit will be displayed throughAugust. Free with admission.

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 infor-mation.

*********"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, 90Milledge Rd., Augusta. Members, $8;guests, $10. No partner need! Freedance lesson and a great food table.For first time guests we can makearrangements for you to come free.

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

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

Are you single and looking for aplace to go in a safe alcohol andsmoke free environment. If so, Comeand join Augusta Christian Singlesevery Saturday night at theBallroom Dance Center, 525 GrandSlam Dr., Evans. Enjoy free dancelessons from 6:30-7:30; dance from7:30-10:30 pm with a live DJ.Refreshments, door prizes. Admissionis $10.00 guests and $8.00 membersFor more info go to our website:christiandances.org or like us onFacebook, or call 762-233-1978

*********Fraternal Order of Eagles #11971999 Scott Rd., Augusta. Like todance – join us 8-12 p.m. everySaturday. Live country band. Covercharge $5 at the door. Bingo: Sun.,1:30 p.m.; Mon. & Thurs., 6:30 p.m.Kitchen open one hour prior toBingo. Steak supper 1st Sat. Fordetails call 706-790-8040 or 803-270-0981.

*********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

or to join, call Mrs. Stella Nunnally,Chapter President, at 706-724-0045.

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

Al-Anon and Alateen Groupsmeet in various locations in theCSRA Mon.-Sat. For information or alisting of meeting in the area call 706-738-7984. To locate meeting through-out Georgia call 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 organiza-tions. We offer a variety of activitiessuch as golf, book groups, and diningout. For information please [email protected] orcall Susan Salisbury at 706-814-6297.

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

The Service Corps of RetiredExecutives (SCORE) provides coun-seling and mentoring to business peo-ple who are starting up a new busi-ness or who are expanding one that isongoing. SCORE is a non-profit, pub-lic service organization, affiliatedwith the SBA. There is never a chargefor our services. Call 706-793-9998,Mon. - Fri., from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

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

Aiken Toastmasters meet on thefirst and third Thursday of eachmonth, 6:45 p.m., at Odell WeeksCenter on Whiskey Road in Aiken.Guests are always welcome. For addi-tional information call 803-648-7833.

*********DBSA (Depression Bi-PolarSupport Alliance)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.,and Thursday mornings, 10 a.m.-2p.m., at St. Bartholomew’s EpiscopalChurch, Martintown Rd., NorthAugusta. For details 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 inneedlework. Meetings include areview of local needlework activities,some hands-on stitching, refresh-ments, and socialization. Meets the1st Mon. of each month at AllianceMissionary Church, 2801 InglesideDr., Augusta. For additional informa-tion call Natalie Farrell 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 TowersDining Room, 724 Greene St.,Augusta. For details call 706-364-1662.

*********Area Agency on Aging OfferingsLearn through a 30-Minute session,3rd Thurs. each month, 1 p.m.,KROC Center Augusta, SeniorLounge, 1833 Broad St. Registrationnot required. Contact Lee Walker,Resource Specialist, 706-922-8348 or706-210-2018.

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2015 Georgia Writers MuseumCreative Writing ContestDeadline: August 7. More info:www.georgiawritersmuseum.com.

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

With an estimated 136million Americans going on at leastone vacation this summer, safetyand security precautions are a must.Proactive measures can help con-sumers keep their home safe fromfire, carbon monoxide, and thethreat of burglary while they areaway.

The Better Business Bureau isoffering the following safety tips forhomeowners during the summerseason:

Be careful about the vacationdetails you share via social media.Burglars can use posts on Twitter orFacebook to determine when you’llbe away. In recent polls, more thanone third (35%) of Americans saidthey believed their home is too ordi-

nary and would not interest a bur-glar. However, a vacant home couldbe enough to attract unwanted atten-tion, so be careful about broadcast-ing your travel plans.

Lock your doors even whenyou’re gone for a brief amount oftime. Two thirds (67%) ofAmericans surveyed agree they domore to protect their homes whenthey are going away for a night thanwhen they are just leaving for a fewhours. But, according to the FBI,more than half (53%) of home bur-glaries happen during the day, sohomeowners should secure doorsand windows every time they leavetheir home.

Keep an inventory. Take thetime to go through your house andmake a detailed inventory of yourbelongings. Your inventory could bea paper list, pictures, video or acombination but be sure to notatethe serial numbers or any blemishesthat would make your property easi-

ly identifiable. For electronics, suchas televisions, DVD players andgame consoles, use a black markerto write your name, address, phonenumber and maybe your driver’slicense number on the back or bot-tom of the unit. This writing won’tbe noticed by a thief trying to getout of your home quickly but it willbe noticed by the pawn shop duringtheir inspection or the police oncethe criminal is caught.

Check your smoke alarms andcarbon monoxide detectors everymonth. Summer marks the begin-ning of hurricane season, and if agenerator needs to be used in apower outage, a quick test of yourmonitored life safety devices canhelp keep your family safe frompotentially dangerous fumes.

Keep hedges and bushes aroundyour home trimmed, so burglarsdon’t have places to hide and askneighbors to pick up your paper andremove the trashcan from the road.

If you want to relax on vaca-tion, make sure your vacation plan-ning includes securing your homewhile you are gone. If you chooseto contract with a security company,find trustworthy companies andcheck out their BBB BusinessReview first at bbb.org.

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Kelvin Collins is president/CEOof the Better Business Bureau ofCentral Georgia & the CSRA, Inc.serving 41 counties in CentralGeorgia and the Central SavannahRiver Area (CSRA). This tips col-umn is provided through the localBBB and the Council of BetterBusiness Bureaus. Questions orcomplaints about a specific compa-ny or charity should be referreddirectly to the BBB at Phone: 1-800-763-4222, Web site:www.bbb.org or E-mail: [email protected] [email protected].

Keep your home safe while you are away

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

The Better Business Bureau(BBB) and many local police depart-ments are again warning consumersabout a phone scam that is demand-ing money and threatening jail time.Agencies are still receiving phonecalls from local consumers who havebeen contacted by the "IRS" sayingthey owe money and it must be paidpromptly. Consumers are instructedto buy a preloaded debit card or wiretransfer funds to pay the debt. If thevictim refuses to cooperate they arethreatened with arrest, home foreclo-sure, deportation or suspension ofbusiness or driver’s license. Thecaller often times becomes verydemanding, hostile and insulting.

The BBB wants consumers toknow that the IRS will never ask youfor credit card numbers over thephone or request a pre-paid debitcard or wire transfer. The IRS willmost likely contact taxpayers viamail in regards to tax issues.

These callers are simply tryingto scare consumers into paying themmoney they don't owe. Consumersshould not be threatened into makingany payments they are not certainthat they owe. The scammers usethese strong arm tactics because theyknow many people will pay themoney to avoid being arrested.

Some other characteristics of thisscam:

• Scammers use fake names andIRS badge numbers

• Scammer may actually have thelast 4 digits of your Social Securitynumber.

• Scammers can spoof Caller IDphone numbers making it appear thecall is really from the IRS or theirlocal police department.

• Victims can hear backgroundnoises of other calls being conductedto mimic a call site.

• After threatening jail time ordeportation, scammers hang up andsoon call back pretending to be fromthe local police, to help support theirclaim.

• Never trust callers who usethreats and hostility to bully their tar-gets into doing what they want.This is a scare tactic many scammersuse.

The BBB recommends the fol-lowing if you receive a similar typecall:

• If you know you owe taxes orthink you might owe taxes, call theIRS or your accountant.

• If you know you don't owetaxes, call and report the incident tothe Treasury Inspector General forTax Administration at 1-800-366-4484 or treasury.gov.

• If you've been targeted by thisscam you should also contact theFederal Trade Commission and usetheir Complaint Assistant atFTC.gov.

• Also report your experience tothe BBB so we can track the activityand warn others.

If you are not sure if the call islegitimate or not, contact the BBB at1-800-763-4222 or at bbb.org.

*********Kelvin Collins is president/CEO

of the Better Business Bureau ofCentral Georgia & the CSRA, Inc.serving 41 counties in CentralGeorgia and the Central Savannah

River Area (CSRA). This tips columnis provided through the local BBBand the Council of Better BusinessBureaus. Questions or complaintsabout a specific company or charity

should be referred directly to theBBB at Phone: 1-800-763-4222, Website: www.bbb.org or E-mail:[email protected] [email protected].

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