Jean Hendley
Executive Director
Stanly County Chapter
American Red Cross
243 West Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
T 704 982-0070
F 704 985-1709

Friends Of Elvis Fan Club

Ryan's Steakhouse

ORGANIZATION: Pres. Betty Bazemore Vice Pres. Vivian Tarlton

TIMES: Tue, Jan. 6 6:00p.m.

COST: 0.00

Come and enjoy great family entertainment, experience the sights and sounds of the past. Honoring Elvis, and friends such as Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, Patsy Cline, and more.

Ryan's Steakhouse
625 nc 24/27 Bypass E.
Albemarle, N.C.

Pres. Betty Bazemore
Vice Pres. Vivian Tarlton
919 W. Main St.
Locust, N.C. 28097
704-888-6436

LINE DANCE CLASSES

Evening line dance classes will start Monday, Jan. 5th from 6pm-7:30pm. Morning line dance classes will start Tuesday, Jan. 6th from 10:30am-11:30am. This is an eight week session for both classes. The cost is $2.50 per person per class for the Monday night class. There is no charge for the Tuesday morning class. Line Dancing is great fun (and great exercise as well!) so make plans to join these classes.

CPR Re-Certification Course

The American Red Cross, Stanly County Chapter, a United Way Agency, will offer an Adult, Infant & Child CPR Re-Certification course on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 6 & 7, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the chapter office located at 243 West Main Street, Albemarle. Participants must possess a current CPR certificate. This course is also available as web- based training. For more information or to enroll, call 704 982-0070 weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Jean Hendley
Executive Director
Stanly County Chapter
American Red Cross
243 West Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
T 704 982-0070
F 704 985-1709

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

The Stanly County Home Health Agency will be doing free blood pressure checks in the lobby of the Sr. Center on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Drop by!

BALLROOM DANCE

We will be starting a new series of Ballroom Dance classes on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Classes will run until March 31. If you would like to learn how to "Dance Like the Stars" our instructor Mike Stowers would love to teach you. The class is $89 per couple for the 12 week session. Don't have a partner? Let us know, we will see if there is anyone else that would like a partner as well. Please make your payment by Friday, Jan. 9; Advanced class is at 6:45pm, Beginners class will start at 7:45pm and Intermediate class is at 8:45pm.

Stanly County Senior Services Dept.
283 North Third Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-986-3769

MONTHLY LUNCHEON

This month's luncheon will be Thursday, Jan. 15 at 11:30pm. Krista Stark with the American Red Cross will tell us how to prepare for all types of disasters (including winter related ones) as well as supplies to keep on hand. The menu is: Brunswick Stew, Cornbread, Dessert and Beverage. The cost is $3.00 per person. Please call to register by Friday, Jan. 9.

Badin News

Jan 1st, 2009 (Thu) Town Hall Closed Badin Town Hall will be closed for New Year's.

Jan 6th, 2009 (Tue) Brush Pick-Up The Town of Badin's Public Works Department will be picking up brush on this date.

Jan 12th, 2009 (Mon) 7:00 PM Better Badin, Inc. Better Badin's monthly meeting will be held in Badin Town Hall at 7:00 pm.

Jan 13th, 2009 (Tue) 7:00 PM Monthly Town Council Meeting Monthly Town Council Meeting 7:00 pm Open to the public.

Jan 19th, 2009 (Mon) Town Hall Closed Badin Town Hall will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

STAMMTISCH

Stammtisch, our German speakers group will meet in Jan. 21 at 3pm. Any one that speaks German is welcome to attend and join the fellowship.

Ashley Warlick

Thursday, January 22, 2009
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Meeting Room at the Main
Branch In Downtown Albemarle

Ashley Warlick is the author of The Summer After June and The Distance from the Heart of Things, for which she became the youngest ever recipient of the Houghton Mifflin Literary Fellowship. She graduated from Dickinson College in 1994 and now lives in Greenville, South Carolina, with her family. This author visit is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

BLOOD DRIVES

Monday, January 5,
3:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
17236 Frog Pond Road, Oakboro

Thursday, January 8,
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
City of Albemarle Employees
at Fire & Police
East Community Bldg.
1610 East Main Street,
Albemarle

Monday, January 12,
2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church
202 North 2nd Street,
Albemarle

Tuesday, January 20,
2:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Locust Presbyterian Church
607 West Main Street, Locust

Monday, January 26,
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Annunciation Catholic Church
416 North 2nd Street,
Albemarle

Tuesday, January 27,
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stanly Community College,
Crutchfield Campus
102 Stanly Parkway, Locust

Tuesday, January 27,
3:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Oakboro Civitans at Oakboro
Fire Dept.
West 4th Street, Locust

Donors must be 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, provide photo ID and be in general good health.

FRIENDS OF THE SENIOR CENTER ANNUAL MEETING

The Friends of the Senior Center will be holding their Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 11:30am. A catered lunch will be provided as well as entertainment and the installation of the new 2009 Board members. Jeff Whittington, a multi- talented entertainer whose credits included Grand Ole Opry performances, staff musician with The Arthur Smith Show, movie and television soundtracks as well as radio, television and theatre performances will provide the entertainment. All 2009 members of the Friends of the Senior Center are invited to attend. A 2009 membership form is located on the back of this newsletter as well as at the Sr. Center. Please call to register by Friday, Jan. 23.

VETERAN'S CLUB

The Veteran's Club will meet Thurs, Jan. 29 at 9:30am at the Sr. Center for donuts and coffee. The cost is $1.00. Please call to register by Friday, Jan. 23.

Car Raffle Fundraiser

Stanly County Partnering with Friendly Chevrolet & Buick, Troy ~ NC
Car Raffle Fundraiser
Drawing to be held January 31, 2009
To kick off our January 2009 Faith Build
2008 Chevrolet Impala LS
$25 Tickets
* Only 1500 tickets to be sold *
Like New Program Car  Less than 7K miles
MSRP $23,065

Drawing to be held at the Habitat ReStore January 31, 2009 at 12 noon. You do not have to be present to win the car. Door prizes to be given away that day.(must be present to win door prizes.) Purchase your tickets at Stanly County Habitat ReStore or call (704) 985- 1050 for more information.

Kim Mullis
Stanly County Habitat for Humanity
Public Relations & Resource
Development Coordinator
1506 Hwy 24/27 West
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-985-1050

TITANIC, TUT, & "HAPPY DAYS" IN "HOT-LANTA"
NEW TRIP!

Wednesday, April 1-Friday, April 3, 2009

$409 per person based on double occupancy

Trip Opens: Friday, Jan. 2, 2009

Deadline to Register, Cancel, & Final Payment Due: Friday, Feb. 6, 2009

Join us for 3 fabulous days in "Hot-lanta." There is an action packed trip planned just for you. The trip includes: 2 nights hotel accommodations, 2 breakfasts, 1 dinner, 1 lunch at Mary Mac's Tea Room, Guided Tour of Atlanta (includes: CNN Center, Fox Theater, Olympic Centennial Park, and more), all admissions (Titanic Exhibit, Atlanta Aquarium, and King Tut Exhibition), ticket to the "Happy Days" production at the famous Fox Theater, taxes, gratuities (meal, driver & step on guide), baggage handling, and deluxe motorcoach transportation. We have heard the King Tut and Titanic exhibits are both fantastic and we are happy to bring you the opportunity not to miss them!

Stanly County Alzheimer's Family Support Group

Effective with the February 2009 meeting, the Stanly County Alzheimer's Family Support Group will meet at the Senior Center on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 11am. (Feb. meeting will be Wed., Feb. 11 at 11am. The Jan. meeting will be at the old time&Tuesday, Jan. 20th at 2pm).

Susan Whitley
Activities Coordinator
Stanly County Senior Center
283 N. Third St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986-3776

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
***New Trip! ***

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

$ 99 per person due at the time of registration

Trip opens: Tuesday, Nov. 2

Deadline to register and cancel: Friday, February 13, 2009

Join us as we travel to the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Charlotte to see Andrew Lloyd Webbers award winning musical, The Phantom of the Opera. This musical traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House. This production has lavish sets, costumes and special effects and will be in Charlotte for a very limited engagement. We will depart from the Sr. Center early enough to include a stop for dinner (on your own) before the production. This trip includes: roundtrip deluxe motorcoach transportation, Orchestra seating at Phantom of the Opera, all taxes , fees and bus driver gratuity. Blumental does not give refunds for purchased tickets.

Stanly County Senior Services Dept.
283 North Third Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-986-3769

"Caregivers" Corner

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself.

This program will help family caregivers:

· Reduce stress

· Improve self-confidence

· Better communicate your feelings

· Balance your life

· Increase ability to make tough decisions

· Locate helpful resources.

Classes consist of six, 1 ½ hour sessions held once a week. Two experienced class leaders will conduct each session. The class leaders will be Molly Alexi from Cooperative Extension and Mary Troutman from Senior Services. Interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming will help you take the tools you choose and put them into action for your life.

Sessions will be held every Thursday evening from February 26th through April 2nd, 2009 at the Senior Center. Classes will be held from 6:30-8:00 PM. Participants are encouraged to attend all six sessions if at all possible since each session builds on the previous ones. There is no fee for the classes, although voluntary donations will be accepted. Respite care may be available to provide a "sitter" to stay with your loved one while you attend the class.

For more information or to register, contact the Senior Services Department at 704-986-3769. Registration is required by February 19, 2009 in order to determine if there is sufficient interest to have the class.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself.
This program will help family caregivers:

Reduce stress

Improve self-confidence

Better communicate your feelings

Balance your life

Increase ability to make tough decisions

Locate helpful resources.

Classes consist of six, 1 ½ hour sessions held once a week. Two experienced class leaders will conduct each session. The class leaders will be Molly Alexi from Cooperative Extension and Mary Troutman from Senior Services. Interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming will help you take the tools you choose and put them into action for your life.

Sessions will be held every Thursday evening from February 26th through April 2nd, 2009 at the Senior Center. Classes will be held from 6:30-8:00 PM. Participants are encouraged to attend all six sessions if at all possible since each session builds on the previous ones. There is no fee for the classes, although voluntary donations will be accepted. Respite care may be available to provide a sitter to stay with your loved one while you attend the class.

For more information or to register, contact the Senior Services Department at 704-986-3769. Registration is required by February 19, 2009 in order to determine if there is sufficient interest to have the class.

Contact Mary Troutman at 704/986-3769 for more information.

Susan Whitley
Activities Coordinator
Stanly County Senior Center
283 N. Third St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone-704/986-3769
Fax-704/986-3776

Kellie Pickler, Jeff Foxworthy, Jessica Simpson, Taylor Swift Pick Florida Strawberry Festival

Jeff Foxworthy, Jessica Simpson and Taylor Swift are scheduled to perform at the upcoming Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Fla. The event will be held Feb. 26-March 8. Tickets went on sale Monday (Dec. 8). Additional performers include Rodney Atkins, George Jones, Brenda Lee, Lorrie Morgan, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler, Randy Travis and Travis Tritt, among others.

STANLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES

The following classes along with the instructor and class times will be offered in beginning in 2009. Please call the college at 704/991- 0142 to register.

Stain Glass Advanced -3/2 - 4/20, Craig Kennedy, Mondays 6-9 PM

Basic Calligraphy-1/26- 3/30, Sarah Barnett, Mondays 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Basic Sewing - 2/23-4/13, Bobbie Frick, Mondays 1-4 PM

Woodcarving - 1/08-3/05, Stahle Leonard, Thursdays 9- 11 AM

Basket weaving -1/7-3/11, Joe Smith, Wednesdays 9- noon

New Class"Art Basics, 1/13- 3/3, Faith Alexander, , Tuesdays 6-8:30pm

AARP TAX-AIDE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers do approximately 300 tax returns for seniors and low income persons each year at the Sr. Center. This event is made possible by volunteers who give four hours of their time each week for ten weeks during tax season. Volunteers are provided 24 hrs of training and practice doing returns with the use of computers. Training for volunteers will be Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-1pm during the month of January. Volunteers prepare tax returns from February 2 - April 13 on Monday and Thursday mornings at the Sr. Center. If you are interested in becoming a Tax- Aide volunteer or would like additional information, call Walt Deppe at 704-983-1723 or the Sr. Center at 704-986- 3769.

TAX AIDE

Volunteers with the AARP Tax Aide will be back again to help you prepare your taxes free of charge. They will be here Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-noon, beginning Feb. 2-April 13. Appointments will be available Tues., Jan. 20. Priority goes to persons who are seniors or individuals who are low income. Anyone is eligible to have their taxes completed if their taxes are not too complicated. To make an appointment please call the Sr. Center after Jan. 20

"Money Matters"

In today's economy, who doesn't have a hard time holding on to what you have? The news reports seem gloomier each day. There are ways, however that you can take control of your money and your budget. "Money Matters" covers various topics that will let you leave each month with a plan of action. Today, money management is a major stressor for most families. The Stanly County Family YMCA and numerous community volunteers are excited to offer a FREE series to the community about improving your money management and relieving the stress. For your convenience, FREE monthly classes will be held in different areas of the county for anyone interested.

FREE Class/Discussion

First Tuesday of each month
(no class reservation required)
7:00-8:00 p.m.

January 6-
"Home Energy Saving Tips"at Millingport School Easy, cost cutting ways to save energy at home.

February 3-
"How to be Coupon Savvy"at YMCA
Learn how to use coupons to your best advantage.

March 3-
"How to Dress for Success on a Budget"at Stanfield School Yes, you can look professional and your kids can wear their favorite brands without breaking the bank.

April 7-
"Cooking Thrifty Family Meals"at Millingport School Cooking for the family doesn't have to be hard or expensive.
Learn new and simple ways to save money and cook nutritious meals.

May 5-
"Cutting Back to Get Back on Track" at YMCA
Everyone can cut corners without taking away everything. Find out some easy ways to cut back to get back on budget .

FREE Child Care available for classes, by calling Kelley Bigger, YMCA Family Services Director at 704.982.1916

Stanly County Family YMCA to Offer Free Financial Classes

Like it or not, money does matter. In today's times, money has become a major source of worry and concern for most families. The Stanly County Family YMCA is offering "Money Matters", free financial classes to the community. The classes will be offered around the county on the first Tuesday night of each month from 7-8 p.m. Classes will cover a variety of topics including home energy saving costs, thrifty family meals, dressing for success on a budget, how to be coupon savvy, and how to cut back to get on track. The next class will be held Tuesday, January 6th at Millingport School. This month's topic will be "Home Energy Saving Tips". Lori Ivey, Stanly County Cooperative Extension Director, will be presenting the informal and interactive program. Free child care will be provided, by calling the YMCA at 704.982.1916 by Monday at 4:00 p.m.

Kelley P. Bigger,
Family Services Director
Stanly County Family YMCA
427 North First St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
(Phone) 704-982-1916
(Fax) 704-982-4451

Blood Drive
Open Mobiles in Stanly County:

January 12, 2009 2:00 PM- 7:00 PM FIRST BAPT CH ALBEMARLE 202 N. 2Nd Street, Albemarle, NC

January 20, 2009 2:30 PM- 7:00 PM Locust Presbyterian Church 607 West Main St, Locust, NC

January 27, 2009 3:00 PM- 7:30 PM Oakboro Fire Department West 4Th Street, Oakboro, NC

February 02, 2009 3:00 PM- 7:30 PM Central United Methodist Church 172 North 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC

February 03, 2009 11:00 AM- 4:30 PM International Automobile Components 313 Bethany Road, Albemarle, NC

February 10, 2009 2:30 PM- 7:00 PM Albemarle YMCA 427 North 1st Street, Albemarle, NC

February 27, 2009 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM North Stanly High School 40206 Hwy 52 North, New London, NC

March 04, 2009 10:30 AM- 3:00 PM Stanly Regional Medical Center 301 Yadkin St., Albemarle, NC

March 11, 2009 1:00 PM- 5:30 PM Pfeiffer University Us Hwy 52, Misenheimer, NC

March 17, 2009 12:30 PM- 5:00 PM Stanly Community College-Crutchfield Campus 102 Stanly Parkway, Locust, NC

April 08, 2009 12:30 PM- 5:00 PM Preformed Line 1700 Woodhurst Lane, Albemarle, NC

April 14, 2009 2:30 PM- 7:00 PM Albemarle YMCA 427 North 1st Street, Albemarle, NC

May 15, 2009 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM South Stanly High School 40488 South Stanly School Rd, Norwood, NC

June 09, 2009 2:30 PM- 7:00 PM Albemarle YMCA 427 North 1st Street, Albemarle, NC