Learn about college financing at Feehan

ATTLEBORO - Students and parents are invited to attend a presentation on college financing Monday, Nov. 24 from 7 p.m. at Bishop Feehan High School on Holcott Drive, which is off Route 152.

A representative of the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority will discuss the financial aid process.

The seminar will teach parents how to apply for financial aid, compare financial aid letters, and seek financial options. Families will receive a seminar booklet.

Y's Thanksgiving Aerobithon returns ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro YMCA will hold its annual Thanksgiving Aerobithon from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27 at the Texins Activity Center

All are welcome to try Zumba, kickboxing, indoor cycling, aerobic dance, muscle conditioning, pilates and yoga. Donations for a local food pantry will be accepted at the door.

For details, contact Marisa Head at 508-226-7700 or Renee Girard at 508-222-7422.

AHS Class of '93 reunion is Nov. 28

ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro High School Class of 1993 will hold its 15th reunion Friday, Nov. 28 at the The Moose Cabin, 220 O'Neil Boulevard.

The cost for the casual event is $10, which includes food such as sandwiches, wings and pizza. To RSVP or for more information, contact Gina Woodrum at beana19@verizon.net.

AHS 20th reunion coming Nov. 29

ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro High School Class of 1988 will hold its 20th reunion from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at Gillette Stadium on Route 1 in Foxboro.

Contact can be made via ahs88.org, where alumni can register to receive updates and information.

Gold Dusters have busy fall planned ATTLEBORO - The following upcoming trips are planned by the Balfour Gold Dusters:

Penn Dutch Christmas, Dec. 2 to 4, $439.

New Year's Day Celebration at Lantana's in Randolph, Dec. 31, $70.

Boston to Bermuda Cruise, May 1 to 8, 2009, $949 double occupancy.

All trips are open to the public. Call Jackie at 508-285-3403 for more information.

Stress workshop offered at VNA

ATTLEBORO - Community VNA and Bristol Elder Services will hold a free workshop on reducing stress from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at 10 Emory St.

Participants will learn to identify personal stressors and learn tools to lessen their impact. Simple breathing techniques and yoga postures will be taught.

Information on area resources for caregivers will also be provided. Professionals, individuals and caregivers are welcome to this free program.

Registration is required. Call 774-203-1311 or e-mail register@communityvna.com.

St. Joseph's 'Fare' coming Dec. 6

ATLEBORO - St. Joseph's Church, 208 South Main St., will hold its Christmas "Fare" from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. There will be a luncheon buffet, 50/50 raffle, and family activities.

You can order your French meat pies by calling or stopping by the office: 508-699-8008. They cost $11.

Parent program continues until Dec. 9

ATTLEBORO - The Total Achievement Program, through the support of the Department of Mental Health, is enrolling parents/caregivers for a 12-week session of The Incredible Years at 50 Walton St. Space is limited; participants should have reserved a spot by Sept. 19 by calling Jennifer Schwarz at 508-223-4109.

The Incredible Years is an award-winning, evidenced-based parenting model proven to increase parents' effectiveness, as well as family communication and problem-solving. It will be held Tuesday evenings from Sept. 23 to Dec. 9, with dinner from 5 to 5:30 p.m. and the group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

While parents are engaged in the group, children are welcome to complete homework, play board games, read, or bring hand-held video games.

Check incredibleyears.com or call the TAP office for more information on the program.

Sturdy to hold blood drive Dec. 29

ATTLEBORO - Sturdy Memorial Hospital will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29 in the hospital's Rice-Webb Auditorium.

Sturdy is committed to bringing in at least 75 donors for the blood drive. All donors will receive refreshments and be entered in a raffle.

To schedule an appointment, call 508-236-8555.

Y youth sports leagues offered

ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro YMCA announced winter youth sports programs and leagues for 2009.

Preschool programs include bitty indoor soccer, for girls and boys ages 5-6, Jan. 11 to March 8, and bitty basketball, for girls and boys ages 5-6, Jan. 10 to March 21.

Youth programs include youth indoor soccer, for ages 8 to 14 years, Jan. 11 to March 10, winter youth basketball league, for girls and boys ages 7 to 12, Jan. 9 to March 20; youth indoor field hockey, elementary school through high school, Jan. 10 to March 21.

TI Retirees head to Atlantic City

ATTLEBORO - Texas Instruments Retirees Club and Friends announced the following upcoming events and trips, open to the public. For more information, call Reinette at 508-699-7929.

Atlantic City, Jan. 21-23: $142 double, $132 triple, $202 single.

All trips are open to the public. All trips will leave from Building 12, 34 Forest St. Park back in the corner to leave the front parking area for employees. Security is provided for vehicles.

Lions help library get large print books

ATTLEBORO - The South Attleboro Village Lions Club, under the guidance of project chairwoman Bev Leedham, is continuing its tradition of providing large print books to the Attleboro Public Library. This year already, the club has donated several books, with more on order.

Since 1989, the Village Lions have donated more than 300 large print books to the library in order to help those with vision impairments. Working hand in hand with the library, Leedham gets a list of books the library would like to have in large print, and looks to find these books through her source, the Doubleday Book Club.

Anyone interested in helping with this project is urged to contact any of the following membership committee members: Pat Bonneau at 508-761-7709, Carrie Burhart at 508-222-4550, Diane Halko at 508-761-8612, or Pam Bliss at 508-399-6819.

Wellness programs starting at YMCA

ATTLEBORO - New wellness programs are starting this week at the Attleboro YMCA.

Courses include Women on Weights, Power Yoga, Executive Kung Fu, Eat, Live, Play, and Women's Self Defense. Contact Renee Girard for additional information at 508-222-7422, ext. 113.

Depression support group meets weekly

ATTLEBORO - DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hillside Adult Day Health Center at 50 Walton St., Attleboro.

The group is a peer led support group for people suffering with depression or who are bipolar, and is a chapter of a national organization. For more information, go to www.dbsa-attleboro.org.

Membership is free for people who are bipolar or suffer from depression. It is suggested that first timers arrive at 6:45 p.m. on the night of the meeting to review how the group works.

The minimum age for attendance is 18. Call 508-222-7525 ext. 407, or e-mail info@dbsa-attleboro.org.

Catch meat raffles at SA Legion

ATTLEBORO - Meat raffles are being held every Saturday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 312, Newport Avenue, South Attleboro, sponsored by the South Attleboro Lions Club and by South Attleboro's American Legion Post 312.

Proceeds benefit scholarship funds. All meat is top cuts from the Chartley Country Store.

Parents' support group meets monthly in city

ATTLEBORO - Parents of teens discussion/support group meets the first Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church.

Grandparents and guardians raising teens are also welcome. The group is free and open to the public. For further information, call 508-222-6164.

AHS 30th set for next July

ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro High School Class of 1979 will hold its 30th class reunion on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Attleboro Elks Golden Antler Room, beginning at 6 p.m.

More information is available from Tammie Payette at tjpayette@yahoo.com or by sending contact information to ahsclassof1979@yahoo.com (put AHS in the subject line).

Wanted: Volunteers for New Hope

ATTLEBORO - New Hope, the local domestic violence and sexual assault agency, is looking for dedicated and compassionate volunteers to join its Rape Crisis Advocate Team.

As part of the on call response team, rape crisis advocates meet survivors at hospitals and police stations and provide crisis intervention, support and referrals.

Free training is provided by New Hope staff. For more information, call Nicole at 508-226-4015, ext. 104.

Sturdy offering wellness program

ATTLEBORO - Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers a six-week wellness exercise program, designed to help participants increase fitness while they lose weight, decrease blood pressure, improve cholesterol and achieve specific health goals.

Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the cardiac pulmonary exercise facility at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. The cost for the six-week program is $120. For further information or to register, call 508-236-7390.

Medical profile cards available at Sturdy

ATTLEBORO - Sturdy Memorial Hospital is offering "My Medical Profile" cards. These cards help individuals keep a current medication history and also list potential drug/drug or drug/food interactions.

To receive a complimentary card, call volunteer and student services at 508-236-8800.

Alzheimer's support group meets monthly

ATTLEBORO - Community VNA hosts a monthly support group designed for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.

Joyce Colletto, RN, the Alzheimer programs liaison, will facilitate. This group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Community VNA, 10 Emory St.

Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 508-222-0118, ext. 1374, or visit communityvna.com and click on calendar.