An open, drop-in support group for adxults who have experienced a loss by death. Meets Tuesdays from 6-7pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. 303-9442. Full Circle Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. , Savannah
Troup Square Al-Anon Family Group
A support group for friends and family of alcoholics, with special attention to issues of adult children of alcoholics. 495-9758 or www. al-anon.alateen.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://www.uusavannah.org/
Truancy Intervention Project
meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 428 Bull St. in the United Way Building. The project can educate you regarding the new truancy law and how it impacts your child. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://www.uwce.org/
United Way’s First Call for Help
Telephone information & referral service that provides expertise and relief to individuals and families in need, with a database of more than 500 agencies and organizations. 651-7730. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://www.uwce.org/
Victim-Witness assistance program
is for families of murder victims. The meetings are at 6 p.m. in the Chatham County Courthouse on Montgomery St. third Thursday of each month. 652-7329. Chatham County Courthouse, 133 Montgomery St , Savannah http://www.statecourt.org/
Wheeze busters
is an asthma support group for children that meets in the Rainbow Room at The Children’s Place at Candler Hospital. Call 921-3368. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/
Women who love too much
meets Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Call Maureen Wozniak at 355-4987.
Women’s Self-Harm Support Group
For women with self-harm disorders. Dr. Patricia English, 335-2508. Free, although love offerings will be accepted.
Theatre “Cabaret”
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina kicks off it’s ’09-10 season with the award winning musical about 1930s-era Germany and the infamous Kit Kat Club. Show runs Sept. 30 - Oct. 25. Visit www.artshhi.com to order online, or contact the box office at 843-842-ARTS. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina ,
Dinner Theater: “Dead Men Don’t Speakeasy”
Enjoy dinner and a Roaring ’20s era who-dunnit murder mystery revolving around a cast of shady characters in a speakeasy. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Oct. 2 - Feb. 28. Seating begins at 7pm. Call (912) 231-8888 for reservations. Il Pasticcio, 2 E. Broughton St. ,
Who Wants to Kill a Millionaire?
An interactive performance that lets the audience solve the crime. The cost includes the show and a choice of three dinners. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The Pirate’s House, 20 E. Broad St , Savannah http://www.thepirateshouse.com/
Volunteers America’s Second Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers
to sort, clean, & shelve salvaged foods from reclamation centers where bent cans or crumpled boxes of nutritious food is sent. Apply as soon as possible. 912-236-6750 ext 109. America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, 2501 E. President St , Savannah http://www. helpendhunger.org
CASA needs volunteers
to speak up for abused children in court for their best interests and to help ensure they are placed in safe and permanent homes. Call 447-8908.
Community Health Mission
This non-profit organization is looking for volunteer nurses, doctors, nurses practitioners and development/fundraising volunteers to work at the center, which provides free medical care for working uninsured individuals. Flexible schedule. Apply by mail to: Community Health Mission, Inc. Attn: Dr. Miriam Rittmeyer, 310 Eisenhower Dr., Suite No. 6. Savannah, 31406. Fax number is 352-3980 or send email to mrittmeyer@chmsavannah.org. For info, visit www. chcsavannah.org. Community Health Mission, Inc, 310 Eisenhower Dr., Suite 6 , Savannah
First Steps
Become a volunteer with First Steps and provide support, education and community resources to help parents of newborns establish healthy and positive relationships with their babies. Call 819-6910. St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd. , Savannah http://www.sjchs. org/
Oatland Island Education Center
Oatland Island Wildlife Center often needs volunteers. Call 898-3980. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd , Savannah http://www.oatlandisland.org/
Rebuilding Together Savannah
Volunteer organization in partnership with the community that rehabilitates houses of lowincome homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children. Visit www. rebuildingtogethersavannah.org.
Red Cross Volunteers
Every Wed @ 5:30pm or Fri @ 11:30am. Help your community through Disaster Services, Services to the Armed Forces, Health & Safety, or Office Assistance. Contact Alison Maruca at 912-651-5321 or marucaa@savannahredcross. org. American Red Cross, 41 Park of Commerce Way, Building 200 ,
Red Cross Volunteers
Every Wed @ 5:30pm or Fri @ 11:30am. Help your community through Disaster Services, Services to the Armed Forces, Health & Safety, or Office Assistance. Contact Alison Maruca at 912-651-5321 or marucaa@savannahredcross. org. American Red Cross, 41 Park of Commerce Way, Building 200 ,
Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center
is looking for volunteers to assist residents in activities or just come and visit. For information, call Rhonda Sheffield, volunteer coordinator, at 354-8225, Ext. 243. Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center, 6711 LaRoche Ave. , Savannah
Road to Recovery Volunteers
Many cancer patients have difficulties traveling to their appointments because they do not have a car or are too sick to drive. The Road to Recovery program provides free transportation to cancer patients who need assistance. American Cancer Society ,
Ronald McDonald House volunteers needed
Help in the “home away from home” for the families of hospitalized children. Volunteers also are needed to privde home-cooked meals for families staying at the house. Volunteer internships also available for college students. Nikole Layton, 356-5520. Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Avenue , http://www. rmhccoastalempire.org/
Spanish Oaks Hospice
needs volunteers. Spanish Oaks Hospice and Retreat is located at 8510 Whitfield Ave. Orientation and training are available to all interested volunteers. Call Cyndi Haggerty-Krupa at 3560233. Spanish Oaks Hospcie, 8510 Whitfield Ave , Savannah
Speech and hearing center needs volunteers
to conduct hearing screenings for adults and children. Nurses and retired nurses are encouraged to apply for eye, ear, and dental exams on pre-school children. Flexible scheduling is available. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call Jane Medoff at 355-4601 Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St , Savannah http://www. savannahspeechandhearing.org/
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Forestkeeper Volunteers Needed
Volunteers meet the second Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at different locations each month to help care for trees and beautify our community. For more information, please call the Savannah Tree Foundation at (912) 233-TREE or visit us online at http://www. savannahtreefoundation.com.
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Lifelink of Georgia seeks volunteers
Needed to speak to community groups, pass out information at health fairs and organize awareness-raising events. Potential volunteers include transplant recipients and their families, patients waiting for organ or tissue transplantation, donor families or anyone interested in organ and tissue donation. Call 341-0000. Lifelink of Georgia, 18 Chatham Court South , Savannah
Literacy volunteers needed
Project READ, an adult literacy program, is in need of volunteer tutors who can commit to 2 or 4 hours each week. Call Jodi at Royce Learning Center at 354-4047. Royce Learning Center, 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd , Savannah http://www.roycelearningcenter.com/
Live Oak Regional Public Libraries
needs volunteers to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. Call 652-3661. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St , Savannah http://www. liveoakpl.org/
Meals on Wheels
Senior Citizens Inc.’s Meals on Wheels volunteers are responsible for delivering hot, nutritious meals to seniors on routes that typically do not exceed one hour in length. Volunteers may deliver as frequently as they choose and all meals are brought to the area by Senior Citizens Inc. staff. Training and support is provided. Call 236-0363. Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St. , Savannah
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