Susan Whitley
Activities Coordinator
Stanly County Senior Center
283 N. Third St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3781
Fax-704/986-3776

2nd Annual Red Bridge 5K Classic Locust

September 11, 2010 - In the second year, course has been tweaked. Part of the course will be on the Red Bridge Golf Course. It will be less hilly this year. It's organized by the West Stanly Rotary Club.

The Grass Strings
In Concer

Saturday ,September 11, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.
Little Creek Music Park
20386 Old Concord Road,Albemarle
off Hwy 73 in Millingport

Door Prize
Dance Floor

Bring your lawn chair & enjoy
Food will be available

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

$6.00 Donation / Adult / Kids under 12 free

Hal Harwood, Promoter 980- 581-1931

Ball Room Dance Classes

Ball Room Dance classes will resume again this fall on Tues., Sept. 14. The class will be Tuesday nights for 9 weeks. Advanced will be at 6:30pm, Beginners at 7:30pm, and Intermediate at 8:30pm. The cost is $45 per person, due at the time of registration. Classes will cover the Fox Trot, Swing & Waltz. The deadline to RSVP and cancel is Fri., Sept. 3.

Susan Whitley
Activities Coordinator
Stanly County Senior Center
283 N. Third St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3781
Fax-704/986-3776

FRIENDS FALL LUNCHEON

The Friends of the Sr. Center will be holding their annual Fall Luncheon on Thur., Sept. 16 at 11:30am. Lunch will be provided with entertainment and a short Friend's business meeting will follow the luncheon. The entertainment will be Joey Popp who is a broadcast veteran, widely recognized throughout the Charlotte region for his on- air appearances on local television and radio stations. Joey regularly produces segments for national broadcast and cable television networks and also serves as a media consultant, providing crisis communications for numerous corporations and non- profits. You have seen him currently as the host of Heathwise on WTVI (the local PBS station) and also can be heard every Saturday morning hosting Weekend Edition on WFAE-FM. He will be sharing with the crowd his varied and certainly comical experiences as a broadcast reporter. All Friends members are welcome so make your reservation by calling the Sr. Center by Friday, Sept. 10. If you aren't a Friend's member, its not too late to join!

Susan Whitley
Activities Coordinator
Stanly County Senior Center
283 N. Third St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3781
Fax-704/986-3776

16th Annual Best of Badin Festival

September 17, 2010 - September 18, 2010
The 16th Annual BEST OF BADIN Festival, is scheduled to be held Friday and Saturday September 17-18, 2010 in Badin, North Carolina. Each year on the third weekend in September the Town of Badin, hosts a celebration of the community's origins, as they welcome fall with a festival featuring an array of vendors, games, music, food and more. First time visitors are taken by the simple, relaxed atmosphere of our town. Old timers marvel at the freshness of each year's offerings, as memories from long ago festivals are revisited. In keeping with the idea of community unity, all events are open to the general public. Organizers have sought to provide events that appeal to all age groups, and to people with varying interests. There will be Tours of Falls Dam, a kids play area featuring a variety of inflatables, there will be Friday Night Street Dancing, and Live Bands will offer a variety of music that will be featured during the day and throughout the evening. These are just a few of the activities that visitors will enjoy. This Festival promises to offer something for everyone.

FRIENDS DUPLICATE BRIDGE AND GAME NIGHT BENEFIT

The Friends of the Senior Center will host their annual Duplicate Bridge and Game Night Benefit on Mon., Sept. 20. Duplicate Bridge will start at 9:30am with teams arriving at 9am and Bridge and other card games ( Party Bridge, Spades, Canasta, Rook, etc.) and board games will be played starting at 6:00pm. The cost is $10/person or $40/table. Tickets are available at Sr. Center.

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Join us as we travel to Charlotte, NC on Friday, Sept. 24, to visit the newly opened, NASCAR Hall of Fame. Our trip includes: roundtrip deluxe motorcoach transportation, admission to the Hall, guided tour (one hour), free time at the Hall (3 hours) drivers gratuities and taxes & fees. If you opt for more time on your own please let us know you wont be on the tour by Aug. 27. The cost is $59 per person, due at the time of registration. The Deadline to RSVP and cancel is Friday, Aug. 27. Call 704- 986-3769 to register.

Oakboro Cruise-In and Burnout

5:00pm - 10:00pm September 24, 2010 - The shiny cars, photo opportunities, friendly conversation and the burnout are what continue to pull people monthly to the Oakboro Cruise-In. The Stanly County event pulls in around 6,000 or so people and 500 cars if the weather is pretty. The event is on the fourth Friday of each month. Cars start arriving around 3 p.m., but it actually starts at 5 p.m. At 9 p.m., the Burnout begins, filling the streets with soft billowing smoke, tire squeals and cheers from the crowds. The Burnout is conducted April through October, while the Cruise-In is a monthly event. For more info, visit www.OakboroCruiseIn.com.

CSO Spiritual Ensemble of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center

7:00pm - 9:00pm September 25, 2010 -
CSO Spiritual Ensemble of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Presented by the Stanly Concert Association September 25, 7:00 pm Tickets $20 adults, $10 students Under the direction of Nathan L. Nelson, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) SPIRITUAL ENSEMBLE strives to honor the devout musical tradition that African-Americans formed as slaves after arriving in this country. The ensemble's broad vocal talent focuses on spirituals and sacred music in a variety of performance settings, including the world famous Piccolo Spoleto Festival.The 40+ member CSO SPIRITUAL ENSEMBLE will be traveling by bus to Stanly County for this one performance, and returning to Charleston the same night. The SCCA is very pleased that this exceptional choral group is making this effort to grace our Agri-Civic Center stage.704.986.3816

Locust Fest

11:00am - 9:00pm September 25, 2010 -
Starts Friday Night goes on All Day Saturday and ends on Sunday Night Great Music Food Shopping Local Artist and so much more fun for everyone. Sponsored By:Charlie's Hardware and FiddleSticks Shop. For more information please call 704.888.6130.

Works by artist Talmadge Moose to be on display at the Stanly County Museum

August 10, 2010 - September 30, 2010 - Works by artist Talmadge Moose to be on display at the Stanly County Museum Opening Night Reception Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 6  9 pm Exhibit will remain on display at the Stanly County Museum from August 10, 2010 - September 3, 2010For more information contact: Jonathan Underwood 704-986-3777

Card Making with Rubber Stamp

Sudah Stuehm will be instructing a class on making cards with rubber stamp. She will focus on folding, paper piercing, cutting paper, embossing, and different rubber stamp accessories. The class will start Fri., Oct. 1 from 10am- Noon. The class will be Fridays for six weeks. Each week, you will make 2 cards. Individuals will need to bring paper cutters (if you have them), scissors and adhesive (glue/tape). The cost is $20 per person (plus materials), due at the time of registration. The deadline to RSVP, call 704/986-3769, and cancel is Wed., Sept. 29.

Stanly County Senior Center
283 N. Third St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Visa, Mastercard & Discover are accepted
For More information call Susan Whitley at 704/986-3781

Jewelry Making Classes

Want to learn how to make Earrings, Bracelets and Necklaces? Want to learn how to fix that jewelry that you just threw away? Want to learn a craft that can save you money on Christmas presents? Youd be surprised at how easy and inexpensive it can be to make jewelry. Classes will continue at the Senior Center, 283 N. Third St., Albemarle, beginning Thursdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 18. This class is six weeks long and there are two different times to choose from. An Intermediate class will be from1:30pm-3:30pm for those who already have jewelry experience. Although this class is designed for those who are not beginners, if this is the only time that suits you, we will be happy to see if the instructor can work with you. A Beginner and Intermediate class will be from 5:15pm-7:15pm. The cost is $25 per person (plus material costs $1-$2 per set). Each session must have 10 participants for the class to make. The deadline to RSVP, call 704/986-3769, and Cancel is Wed., Sept. 29.

The Singing Christmas Tree

1 Day&Sunday, December 5, 2010
$59 per person, due at the time of registration
Deadline to RSVP and Cancel Fri., Oct. 15
Estimated Departure: 1pm
Estimated Arrival: 8pm
(Departure & Arrival times are subject to change)

Trip Includes:

" Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

" Orchestra Center Seating Ticket to The Singing Christmas Tree

" Drivers Gratuities

" All Taxes & Fees Trip Opens: Fri., Sept. 3

Fall Dance

There will be a Fall Dance on Fri., Oct. 15 at 7:30pm. The cost is $5 per person, with finger food. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 17. The Emeralds Band who are back by popular demand will be providing the music for the evening. Dont miss this great time to dance and socialize!

Susan Whitley
Activities Coordinator
Stanly County Senior Center
283 N. Third St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3781
Fax-704/986-3776

Art Classes

Faith Alexander will begin a new session of Art Classes at the Senior Center, 283 N. Third St., Albemarle. She focuses on watercolor but does some drawing. The cost for the class is $20 per person, due at the time of registration, and we need a minimum of 10 students for the class to make. The art this group has done is beautiful! Classes will be Tuesdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 19 at 6pm-8:30pm. Call 704/986- 3769.

Stanly County Senior Center
283 N. Third St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Visa, Mastercard & Discover are accepted
For More information call Susan Whitley at 704/986-3781

The Readers & Eaters Book Club
The Readers & Eaters Book Club continues to read some very interesting books which make for lively discussions. Plus we love getting together for lunch. We have room for you!! You do NOT have to buy the book. Come by the Sr. Center and pick up the book selection.
During the month of Sept we will read Loving Frank and will discuss it on the 1st Wed., Oct 6th at 10:30. The discussion will be held at the restaurant. Olivia will have details at the Sept. meeting. Frank Lloyd Wright is considered by many to be an architectural visionary. But he could hardly be considered a man who "blended into the landscape" and his unconventional affair with a married woman with two children resulted in tragedy both personal and professional.

During the month of Oct, we will read Their Eyes were Watching God and will discuss it on the 1st Wed, Nov. 3rd. at 10:30. This is a haunting story told in the black vernacular about one woman's search for independence, female bonding, identity, and empowerment. Lunch will be at a Mexican restaurant.

Nana's Naughty Knickers
Laugh Out Loud Farce!

Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 10& Sylvia is a sweet 86 year old grandmother who has been running a lingerie boutique from her rent- controlled apartment for years. She has been selling very naughty undergarments to senior citizens who still want to spice up their lives. However, her money making enterprise might come crashing down around her when her granddaughter stumbles upon her business, and her money-hungry landlord starts snooping for ways to evict Sylvia and get a tenant who pays full rent! Mistaken identities, loss of hearing and lingerie modeling ensue in this delightful 2 act farce. Join us as we travel to The Barn Dinner Theater in Greensboro, NC to see this production. This trip includes: Round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation, buffet lunch, show, all gratuities, taxes & fees. The cost is $74 per person, due at the time of registration. Registration opens Friday, July 30. The deadline to RSVP and cancel is Friday, Oct. 1. Call 704- 986-3769 to register.

Stanly County Museum

Stanly County Museum, 245 E. Main St., Albemarle - Museum includes Snuggs House, 112 N. Third St. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday. 704-986- 3777.

Stanly Parents of Twins and Triplets

When: 7:00 PM - Second Tuesday of each month

Where: Locust Presbyterian Church Stanly Parents of Twins and Triplets are...

" Parents that help promote interest in and knowledge through the exchange of ideas about delivering and caring for their children

" Parents who listen to your concerns, share your experiences and offer hints and suggestions

" Parents who become friends by sharing the joys and trials of parenting multiples.

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. We meet at the Locust Presbyterian Church. The church is located on Hwy. 24/27 in Locust. All mothers of multiple births are invited to attend. We have members from Stanly, Montgomery, Cabarrus, Union and Rowan counties. Meeting topics vary from speaker to support group sessions. When you join SPOTT, you will have a built in support network. We also have a lending library available for members. You will receive our monthly newsletter "THE SPOTT- SPOTLIGHT". When you join, your dues include membership in our State and National Organization. Our National Mothers of Twins Club sends out bi-monthly publication, "Notebook". Some of SPOTT events held throughout the year include:
" Monthly Meetings
" Moms Night Out
" Play Dates (Bring all your children)
" Fall and Spring Clothing and Equipment Sale
" Couples Valentines Dinner
" Family Outings
" Christmas Party
" State and National Conventions

History of SPOTT

Stanly Parents of Twins was founded January 16, 1996. The club has been a member of the National Organization of Twins Clubs, Inc. (NOMOTC) since September 1996. The club has been a member of North Carolina Mothers of Multiples (NCMOM) since January 1997. In 2002 we added Triplets to our name.
The National Organization of Mothers of Multiples was founded in 1960 and includes over 475 clubs from across the country. NOMOTC has a wonderful website full of great information (www.nomotc.org). The annual convention is held the last week in July, in different locations each year. North Carolina Mothers of Multiples was founded in 1985 and includes 13 member clubs. They also have a website full of local information (ncmom.org). The annual convention is held the first weekend in November in various cities in NC. For more information email: spottnc@gmail.com

YOUNG WOMEN IN ACTION
This womens' service club gives young women ages 9 to 18 the opportunity to learn through mentoring with positive role models. No registration or dues is charged. The group meets every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 at the E.E. Waddell Community Center.

MEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE
This mens' service club provides assistance to families and mentoring for youth in the South Albemarle community. The group meets at the E.E. Waddell Community Center on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m.

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