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Alzheimer’s Support Group will be held at the Kroc Center 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 7. Call 706-731-9060 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Amputee Support Group meets at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital, noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7. Amputee clinic held from 1-2 p.m., immediately after the support group meeting. Call 706-823-8504 or visit wrh.org.
So you’ve never tasted a double chocolate/coffee/oatmeal stout before? Well, now’s your chance. Founders Breakfast Stout is just one of the 10 brews featured at a beer tasting this Friday, Feb. 8, from 5-8 p.m. at Wine World in North Augusta. $5, with $2 rebate upon purchase of six bottles of the featured beers. Call 803-279-9522 or visit wineworldsc.com.
Weight Loss Support Group, for anyone suffering ailments due to obesity, will meet in the Sister Mary Louise Conference Room at Trinity Hospital, 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 7. Call 706-481-7298 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. LaLeche League, a support group for mothers-to-be and nursing moms and their babies, will meet 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 8. Call 706-737-2405 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. ALS Support Group will meet Friday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Georgia Health Sciences Medical Office Building. Lunch provided. Call 706721-2681 or visit gru.edu. The Chatterbox Club, a laryngectomy support group for individuals and families, will meet in the Sister Mary Louise Conference Room at Trinity Hospital 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10. Call 706-481-7359 or visit trinityofaugusta.com.
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Look Good, Feel Better teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help deal with the physical side effects of therapy. Will be held at the American Cancer Society office 5-7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11. Free. Registration required. Call 706-731-9900 or visit universityhealth.org.
AA meets every Sunday and Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at Aiken Regional Medical Centers’ Aurora Pavilion, and includes an open discussion. Call 800-322-8322 or visit aikenregional.com.
Pink Magnolias breast cancer support group meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the University Hospital Breast Health Center in Professional Center 2, Suite 205. Call 706-774-4141 or visit universityhealth.org.
Adult Sexual Assault and Rape Support Group provides group counseling at University Hospital for those who have experienced sexual assault, incest, rape or childhood sexual abuse. Call 706-724-5200 or visit universityhealth.org.
Men’s Breast Cancer Support Group, for the husbands and significant others of breast cancer patients, meets at the University Hospital Breast Health Center, 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11. Call 706-774-4141 or visit universityhealth.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a support group for those who wish to stop drinking. Call 706-860-8331.
Aiken Cares Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 11 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Cumberland Village Library. Call 803-641-5000 or visitaikenregional.com. Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Class will be held in the University Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute, 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12. Free. Registration required. Call 706-774-5548 or visit universityhealth.org. Caregiver Support Group meets at Doctors Hospital, 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12. Call 706-651-2283 or visit doctors-hospital.net. Diabetes Support Group meets at the O’Dell Weeks Center in Aiken, 3-4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12. Registration required. Call 803-293-0023. Widow and Widower Social will be held 4:30-6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Trinity Hospital Community Bereavement Center. There will be Bingo. Call 706-729-6021 or visit trinityofaugusta.com.
Bariatric Support Group is held at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Call 803641-5751 or visit aikenregional.com. Beyond the Bars is a support group for those with incarcerated loved ones. Call 706-855-8636.
African-American History on the Web will be offered at the Diamond Lakes Branch library at 4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11 or 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13. Basic computer skills required. Call 706-772-2432 or visit ecgrl.org. Gun Violence and Gun Legislation public panel forum will be held at GRU, 7-9 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11. Call 706-737-1735 or visit georgiahealth.edu. Caregiver class will be offered at The Kroc Center, starting 2-3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12. Six-week class designed to reduce caregiver burnout. Call 706-210-2000 or visit krocaugusta.org. Microsoft Word will be held at the Columbia County Library 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13. Call 706-863-1946 or visit ecgrl.org. PowerPoint I will be offered at the Headquarters Branch library, 10 a.m.noon, Wednesday, Feb. 13. Library card and registration required. Call 706-821-2604 or visit ecgrl.org.
Cardiac Support Group meets three times a year. Free. Preregistration requested. Call 706-774-5864 or visit universityhealth.org.
Good Manners Program is a basic dog training class for dogs 5 months or older, and will be taught 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13. $67. Nonresident fees apply. Call 803-642-7631.
Living Well With Diabetes Adult Support Group, designed to teach members how to eat healthy meals while going out, meets in the University Hospital Cafeteria and area restaurants. Call 706-868-3241 or visit universityhealth.org.
Puppy Class will provide owners with info on how to handle a puppy. Puppies will learn skills and commands. $67. Non-resident fees apply. Takes place 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13. Call 803-6427631.
Living With Diabetes, a program designed to teach skills needed to manage diabetes, is offered at Trinity Hospital. Physician referral required. Call 706-481-7535 or visit trinityofaugusta.com.
Introduction to E-mail will be held at the Columbia County Library, 1:303:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13. Call 706-863-1946 or visit ecgrl.org.
Lupus Support Group meets at the Headquarters Branch Library. Call 706-394-6484.
Computer Hardware Basics will be offered in two sessions at the Diamond Lakes Branch library, 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14 and Feb. 21. Registration required. Call 706-772-2432 or visit ecgrl.org.
Overeaters Support Group meets locally. Call 706-785-0006 or visit trinityofaugusta.com.
Genealogy Club will be held at the Euchee Creek Branch library at 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14. Call 706-556-0594 or visit ecgrl.org.
OB/GYN Cancer Support Group meets 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12. Call 706-821-2944.
Parents of Hearing-Impaired Children meets locally. Call 706-481-7396 or visit trinityofaugusta.com.
Look Good, Feel Better helps female cancer patients maintain their appearance and self-image during treatment 1:30-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the University Hospital Breast Health Center. Call 706-7210466 or visit georgiahealth.org.
Intermediate Spanish Language Class is each Monday from 2:30-4 p.m. at Friedman Library. Pre-registration required. Call 706-736-6758 or visit ecgrl.org.
Reach for Recovery is presented locally by the American Cancer Society. Call 706-731-9900 or visit trinityofaugusta.com.
Breast Cancer Support Group will be held at the Georgia Health Sciences Cancer Center, 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14. Call 706-721-4109 or visit georgiahealth.org.
Galileo’s Job and Career Accelerator will be taught at the Diamond Lakes Branch library, 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 7. Registration and basic computer skills required. Call 706-772-2432 or visit ecgrl.org.
Brain Injury Support Group will meet at NeuroRestorative Georgia, 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14. Survivors of stroke, traumatic brain injury, aneurysm and other acquired brain injuries and their families and caregivers are invited to attend. Call 706-829-0370.
First Responder Course will be offered at The Kroc Center, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9. $30. Develop professional rescuer skills and be prepared to help during emergencies. Visit krocaugusta.org.
Alzheimer’s Support Group meets Tuesday, Feb. 12, the following times and locations: 6:30 p.m. at the Kroc Center, 7 p.m. in the Alzheimer’s Association Chapter Building in Augusta and at the Louis Memorial United Methodist Church. Call 706-731-9060 or visit trinityofaugusta.com.
Cancer Survivor Support Group meets at Doctors Hospital, 6-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14. Call 706-651-2283 or visit doctors-hospital.net. Recovery Support Group meets 7:30 p.m. Sundays and Fridays. Call 706855-2419. Narcotics Anonymous meets Fridays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity 24 METROSPIRITAUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
Education
Heritage Scrapbooking will be held at the Headquarters Branch library, 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9. Call 706-821-2600 or visit ecgrl.org.
Beginner’s Spanish Language Class is each Monday from 4-5 p.m. at Friedman Library. Call 706-736-6758 or visit ecgrl.org. Free Tutoring for all ages, offered by GRU’s Literacy Center, is available by appointment Monday-Thursday, from 4-8 p.m., at the center at 1401 Magnolia Drive. Appointments required. Call 706-737-1625 or visit gru. edu. Guided tours of 1797 Ezekiel Harris House offered by appointment only Tuesday-Friday, and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last tours of the day begin at 4 p.m. Adults, $2; children, $1. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.
Introduction to the Internet will be held at the Wallace Branch library 6-7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10. Call 706-722-6275 or visit ecgrl.org.
GED Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Headquarters Branch Library. Pre-registration required. Call 706-8212600 or visit ecgrl.org.
Computer Boot Camp Part II will be held at the Columbia County Library, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11. Call 706-863-1946 or visit ecgrl.org.
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at Headquarters Branch Library. Call 706-821-2600 or 07FEBRUARY2013