Putnam Scanner for July 22, 2008

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Wednesday

* RSVP Aluminum Recycling is open 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays on Keightly Road behind the Putnam County Jail. Only aluminum cans are accepted. For more information, call 721-2012 or 719-0958.

* A smoking cessation class will meet at 6 p.m. each Wednesday in the first floor classroom at Putnam County Hospital. No registration is necessary. Nicotine replacement patches are available.

* Greencastle Rotary Club will meet at noon Wednesdays at the Walden Inn.

Thursday

* Greencastle Kiwanis will meet at noon Thursdays at the Walden Inn.

* Living Sober AA meeting (open, mixed) will meet at noon Thursdays at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 520 E. Seminary St.

* Caregivers' Support Group meets each Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Putnam County Public Library. For more information, call 653-3076.

Friday

* An open Al-Anon meeting is set for 8-9 p.m. Fridays at the Cloverdale United Methodist Church on Burma Road. The meeting is the same time and location as the Friday AA meeting.

Saturday

* A smoking cessation class will meet at 10 a.m. each Saturday in the first floor classroom at Putnam County Hospital. No registration is necessary. Nicotine replacement patches are available.

* The Greencastle Saturday night candlelight meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous will take place from 8-9 p.m. each Saturday at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Simpson St. It is an open discussion meeting.

Sunday

* Alcoholics Anonymous meets in open meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sunday nights at the Presbyterian Church on Round Barn Road. For more information call 765-366-9029.

Monday

* Stilesville TOPS club (small group) meets each Monday at 6 p.m. at the Stilesville Fire Station. Call 526-2508 for more information or just show up.

* TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 573, Greencastle, meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 802 Crown St. Those wishing to attend or in need of information may call 653-4879 or 653-6519.

* Covered Bridge Country Chorus women's barbershop chorus meets at 7 p.m. each Monday in the choir room at Tzouanakis Intermediate School. Women of all ages and musical backgrounds who enjoy singing are invited to attend any rehearsal to learn more about the craft of barbershop harmony. For more information, call 653-3932.

* Alcoholics Anonymous will have a closed 12-step study meeting from noon-1 p.m. Mondays at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, corner of Bloomington and Seminary streets. For more information, call 765-366-9029.

* Putnam County Coin Club meets the second Monday of the month at the Nazarene Church on Round Barn Road, in Greencastle. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and are followed by a meeting at 7 p.m.

Tuesday

* Tots Time free child care, designed for a parent's morning out, is set for 9 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays, unless otherwise announced, at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church. Enter off Spring Street. All children under age five are eligible for the free service. For more information, call 653-4820.

* TOPS IN Chapter 998, Cloverdale, meets each Tuesday from 8:45-11 a.m. in the Holiday Inn. Visitors are welcome. The group gives support and encouragement to men and women with weight problems. For more information, call 1-812-986-2069.

* TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 1307 meets at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the Cloverdale United Methodist Church on Burma Road. Children, men and women are welcome to join for support with weight control. For more information, call 795-4485.

* Putnam County Hospital is offering free prenatal classes to expectant mothers and the coaches who plan to deliver at Putnam County. Those who plan to deliver elsewhere can still participate, but for a $25 class fee. The next session will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and will be held every Tuesday through Sept. 2. Classes are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call Deborah Miller at 655-2663 for more information.

* The Over 50 Club will meet Tuesday, June 15 at 5 p.m. at the VFW for dinner and bingo.

Wednesday

* A smoking cessation class will meet at 6 p.m. each Wednesday in the first floor classroom at Putnam County Hospital. No registration is necessary. Nicotine replacement patches are available.

* Come meet Gideon who tested God and Samson the strong man, as Greencastle Presbyterian Church studies the book of Judges, Chapter 6-21. Fellowship dinner begins at 6 p.m. with Bible study to follow. For more information, call the church office at 653-5713.

* Greencastle Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at noon at the Putnam Inn. The speaker on July 16 will be David English, with Putnam County United Way.

Thursday

* Living Sober AA meeting (open, mixed) will meet at noon Thursdays at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 520 E. Seminary St.

* The Greencastle Kiwanis Club meets Thursdays at noon at the Walden Inn.

* The Merry J's Extension Homemakers will meet at the home of June Albright on Thursday, July 17 at 7 p.m. The lesson "Take Better Photos" will be presented by Jane Green and the hostesses will be the club's new officers.

* Cloverdale Masonic Lodge No. 132 will hold a stated meeting on Thursday, July 17 with a dinner at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. and officers are urged to attend. All Masons and their friends and families are invited to attend the dinner.

* Caregivers' Support Group meets Thursdays at Putnam County Library, from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 653-3076.

Friday

* An open Al-Anon meeting is set for 8-9 p.m. Fridays at the Cloverdale United Methodist Church on Burma Road. The meeting is the same time and location as the Friday AA meeting.

* Greencastle American Legion No. 58 will have no dinner on Friday, July 18. All are invited to the fairgrounds for the Legion Burger Stand.

Saturday

* A smoking cessation class will meet at 10 a.m. each Saturday in the first floor classroom at Putnam County Hospital. No registration is necessary. Nicotine replacement patches are available.

* Cloverdale Masonic Lodge No. 132 craft club will have an old-fashioned country breakfast on Saturday, July 19 from 6-10 a.m. The public is welcome.

Sunday

* Alcoholics Anonymous meets in open meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sunday nights at the Presbyterian Church on Round Barn Road. For more information call 765-366-9029.

Monday

* Stilesville TOPS club (small group) meets each Monday at 6 p.m. at the Stilesville Fire Station. Call 526-2508 for more information or just show up.

* Indiana Bass Federation -- FLWoutdoors, Putnam County Bass Anglers meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Stardust Hills Clubhouse, 1000 Small Fry Ave., Cloverdale. For more information, call 1-887-668-6554.

Tuesday

Wednesday

* A smoking cessation class will meet at 6 p.m. each Wednesday in the first floor classroom at Putnam County Hospital. No registration is necessary. Nicotine replacement patches are available.

* Greencastle Rotary Club will meet at noon Wednesday, July 23 at the Putnam County Fair, at the Lion's stand. All members are invited.

* The Greencastle High School Class of 1947 will meet for lunch at noon at the Putnam Inn on Wednesday, July 23

Thursday

* Greencastle Kiwanis will meet at noon Thursdays at the Walden Inn. The speaker on Thursday, May 29 will be Linda Merkle with the Putnam County Youth Services Bureau.

* Living Sober AA meeting (open, mixed) will meet at noon Thursdays at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 520 E. Seminary St.

* Caregivers' Support Group meets each Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Putnam County Public Library. Open to all caregivers and free to attend. Call 653-3076 for more information.

Friday

* An open Al-Anon meeting is set for 8-9 p.m. Fridays at the Cloverdale United Methodist Church on Burma Road. The meeting is the same time and location as the Friday AA meeting.

* Greencastle American Legion will not have dinner on Friday, July 25 as everyone will be out at the Legion building at the Putnam County Fair. Everyone is invited to stop by.

Saturday

* A smoking cessation class will meet at 10 a.m. each Saturday in the first floor classroom at Putnam County Hospital. No registration is necessary. Nicotine replacement patches are available.

Sunday

* Alcoholics Anonymous meets in open meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sunday nights at the Presbyterian Church on Round Barn Road. For more information call 765-366-9029.