Continual Events

SELF-HELP Stroke Support

A stroke support group meets every third Thursday of each month. The meetings are in the large conference room at Murphy Medical Center. Medical advisor is Dr. Ken Cassell. Contact Carol Dorman or Dawn Colbert in the discharge planning department at (828) 835-7589.

Al-Anon Meetings

Al-Anon meets at the Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawassee, Ga. on Sunday evenings at 8 p.m.; every Tuesday from noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Young Harris Regional Library conference room; each Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, Ga.; and every Thursday at noon at the Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd in Hayesville. Call (706) 896-6951.

Free Diabetes classes offered

Every Wednesday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., diabetes instruction is available free of charge at the Moss Memorial Library in Hayesville. The emphasis will be on understanding what diabetes is and how to do carbohydrate counting. Bring your logbooks, questions and meters with you. Family members are also welcome.

Free WRAP classes

Free weekly WRAP classes are being offered every Tuesday from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in Clay County at the Hayesville office of Murphy Counseling (the old Smoky Mountain Center). Wellness Recovery Action Planning, i.e. WRAP, is a 10-week course that teaches you an approach for managing mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms that are interfering with your life.

WRAP can provide you with HOPE that you can recover and reach for your goals! Certified facilitators are employees of Meridian Behavioral Health Services and have reached a place in their own recovery to offer hope, education and support to others. Classes are free and you can begin at any time. Come join us as we explore proven ways to regain our wellness.

There is HOPE for a better life! For more information, call the Marble Center, 837-7466, ext. 2311, and talk to one of our facilitators about this wonderful program. Co-dependents Meetings

Co-Dependents Anonymous meetings are as follows:

•For women only: At 12 noon on Mondays at Young Harris Library in Young Harris, Ga. Call Linda at (706) 781-3158.

•At 8 p.m., Thursdays at Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, Ga. Call Rocky, (706) 897-2885.

"Recovery" Ministry

The First Freewill Baptist Church of Hayesville and Pastor Chris Rumfelt welcomes you to "Celebrate Recovery!," a Christ-centered recovery ministry for alcoholism, divorce, sezual abuse, co-dependency, domestic violence, drug addiction and any other hurt, habit or hang-up from

7-9 p.m., Thursdays. For more information, call Runfelt at (828) 361-4090. Alzheimer's Support Group to Meet

The Towns/Union Alzheimer's support meets at Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, Ga. The group now meets the first and third Friday of each month from 3- 4:30 p.m. Call (706) 896-4285. Divorce Seminar in Hiawassee

"Divorce Care," a divorce recovery seminar and support group, meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays at Hiawassee United Methodist Church. For more information, call Mary at (706) 896-9004. Food Addicts Anonymous

Meetsings are 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Sharp Memorial Church in Young Harris, Ga. Call Jim at (828) 361-7565 (cell) or (828) 389-1975 or Sandy at (828) 361-5278. Hayesville Alzheimer's Group

An Alzheimer's Support Group meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at the Clay County Senior Center in Hayesville

Cancer support group

Cancer support group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the community room, United Community Bank, Hayesville, corner of Hwy 64 and Hwy 69. Any questions can be directed to Janet Curns, evenings at 828-389-0295.

ACTIVITIES Soaking Prayer

A healing prayer team holds prayer sessions each Tuesday evening at 7:00 at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Sponsored by he River of Healing chapter of the Int'l Order of St. Luke. More information (828)389-3397.

Topiary Classes

The Garden Shoppe at 103 Main Street, Hayesville is offering free classes in creating a topiary - everything from turtles and frogs to squirrels and dogs. Only one class session of approximately three hours is necessary to complete your project. Each class is limited to four people. Classes are held on weekday evenings and on Sunday afternoons. Visit the shop or call to order a topiary form of your choice and to schedule a class session with Master Gardener, Louise Lorentzen. (828) 389-9198.

Moose Lodge

We are now forming a Moose Lodge and invite you to join us. Our meetings are held at Homers Corner Cafe located at Hwy 19/129 in Murphy, NC inside Fosters Flea Market. Come early and join us for a Dutch Treat lunch. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1 p.m. For further information please call Art or Donna Harris at (828) 389-6342.

Brasstown Suppers

Brasstown Community Club meets at 6:30 p.m., the third Thursday of each month with a pot luck supper. Grocery game night, 7 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. Please bring snack foods. Senior Dances

Dances are always on the first and third Friday of the month. Donation of $5 per person: cold drinks, plenty of finger food, door prizes, live entertainment and a large dance floor. Call Mary Lou at (828) 389-3581 or Jeanne at (828) 389-3003.

Intermediate Bridge

Intermediate Bridge is being played at the Senior Center in Hiawassee on Mondays and Fridays, starting at 12:45 p.m. All players welcome. For more information please call (828) 389- 8065.

Quilting Ministry

Truett Memorial First Baptist Quilting Ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 10 a.m., downstairs in the church office building. All are welcome to join in fellowship as we make lap, fidget and infant quilts for those in need. For information contact Linda Davis at (828) 389-4233 or lulu111@verizon.net.

Helping Hands meet

The ladies group at Sweetwater United Methodist Church meets from 10 a.m. to noon every first and third

Tuesday. They make quilts and bed pans for Clay and Cherokee counties' sick and needy. Helpers are welcome. Fellowship Meets Every Week

Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International meets at 6 p.m. every Monday at Daniels in Hiawassee, Ga. Call (828) 389-0140. Body Sculpting Class to Meet

Body Sculpting/Cardiovascular Exercise classes are being offered at Towns County Recreational Center in Hiawassee, Ga. Class is from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $4 per class or $48 per month. Contact the recreation center at (706) 896-2600 or Susan Rogers at (706) 896-6842.

Hiwassee River Valley Kennel Club

Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at various locations. Our Dec. 3rd meeting will be held at Brother's Restaurant in Murphy, NC. We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend. Call President Kit Miracle at (706) 492-5253 or Edna Hodges at (828) 835- 3311 for details.

Hiking Club Plans

The Mountain High Hiking Club is scheduling two hikes each Tuesday in the mountains of North Carolina and noprth Georgia. Check the website: mountainhighhikers. org for the weekly schedule and meeting place. Call (828) 389-3045 or (706) 379-4111 for further information. Clay Lions Club to Meet

Clay County Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Scout Hut. Call Membership Chairman Rondle Ford at (828) 389-9530 or Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Russell Hughes at (828) 389-3890.

OTHER Veteran Consultant

The veterans' consultant, Mike Casey, will be at the Job Link Office on the second Tuesday and the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call (828) 837-7407 of the Social Service Office in Hayesville at 389-6301.

Granny's Attic

Granny's Attic is now stocked for Fall and Winter, come browse, Wed. - Sat. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Library Book Store

Save $$$ on all your favorite books (and records too!) and help support Moss Memorial Library. Located across from the library in Hayesville Monday 12:30 - 4 p.m., Tues - Sat 10 - 4 p.m. Hidden Treasures

The Friends of the Moss Memorial Library's Thrift Store is now open in it's new location, across from the library and next door to the used bookstore. Hidden Treasures is open every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is also accepting donations of gently used household items during business hours. Call Susan Kaagan at 389-3325 to arrange for pickup of larger items.

Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers meets at the Clay County Senior Center Mondays at 5:0 p.m. Weigh-in and registration begin 30 minutes prior to meeting. Weight Watchers

Granny's Attic stocked for Fall and Winter, come browse, Wed. - Sat. 9 am - 4 pm.

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