Capitol Sounds Concert June 26

Posted on May 29, 2014 by bob in ThingsToDo

(NOTE: If your club, church or community organization has events/activities of interest to those 50 and older, e-mail the information to primemontgomery@gmail.com.)

 Alzheimer’s Respite Care
Volunteers needed for Alzheimer’s Ministry, First United Methodist Church, 2416 W. Cloverdale Park, Montgmomery. Community-wide program needing up to 80 volunteers on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.

Pick your days/times. Volunteers receive a four hour dementia training class before fellowshipping with participants in art, music, trivia and games. This is a very active group! Contact Daphne Johnston, Director of Respite Ministry, 334-834-8990.

Women’s Health Monthly Seminar
Wonderfully Made, conducted by Baptist Health, is a monthly seminar held the third Wednesday of each month exploring the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of women’s health.

The program provides women of all ages with straightforward information about current health topics and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Seminars begin at noon in the auditorium in the UAB School of Medicine (Baptist Medical Center South campus), 2119 East South Blvd. Lunch is provided. Space is limited. To register call 334-273-4304.

The 2014 Masters Games for ages 50+ in Region 9 will take place June 18-20, at the Gillespie Senior Center, 332 Doster Rd., Prattville. There is a one-time entry fee of $7 per person for all events.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. daily.
Schedule:
Wed. June 18
8:30-11:30 a.m. Rook, Checkers.

Thurs. June 19
8:30-11:30 a.m. Singles and Doubles Dominoes

Fri. June 20
8:30 a.m. Horseshoes (males), Softball Throw (females)
9:30 a.m. Horseshoes (female), Softball throw (males)
11:30 a.m. Basketball throw (male and female)
12:30 p.m. Shuffleboard (males), nerfball and Frisbee throw (females)
1:30 p.m. Shuffleboard (females), nerfball and Frisbee throw (males)
2:30 p.m. Table tennis (male and female)

For information call 334-240-4666, or 1-800-264-4680

Ice Cream Social
Wesley Gardens, 1555 Taylor Rd., is hosting an Ice Cream Social Thursday, June 19th, at 2 p.m. Homemade ice cream and plenty of toppings!

Capitol Sounds Summer Fundraiser Concert
June 26, 7 p.m. Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets $15. The 70-piece Capitol Sounds is a non-profit band sponsored by Montgomery’s Parks and Recreations Dept. , City of Montgomery.  For information call 334-625-4661.

Shrine Hospitals for Children
Founded in 1872, The Shrine organization started hospitals in 1922 in Shreveport, Louisiana to treat victims of polio, which was rampant at that time. There are now 22 hospitals supported by 195 Shrine Temples. These hospitals have treated more than 120,000 children.

Children from birth to age 18 are treated, if there is a reasonable possibility they could be helped. Treatment includes orthopedic conditions or orthopedic injuries to bones, muscles or joints, burn treatment and recovery, spinal cardio dysfunctions or injuries, and cleft pallet.

The ability to pay is never a factor, and families are not charged. If you know a family needing medical assistance, contact Alcazar Shrine Temple, 334-279-9174.