Dayspring holds open house Jan. 10

ATTLEBORO - Dayspring Christian Academy on Route 1A in South Attleboro will hold an open house program from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 10.

According to DCA Principal Frank Rydwansky, guided tours of the school facilities will be conducted and school representatives will be on hand to answer questions. Refreshments will be served.

Dayspring Christian Academy is an interdenominational and coeducational school for students in prekindergarten through grade 8, focusing on teaching students from a distinctively Christian world and life view.

DCA will also sponsor open house programs at the school Feb. 7 and March 7. Further information is available by calling the school at 508-761-5552 or at dayspringag.org. SA Knights to hold charity bingo

ATTLEBORO - The South Attleboro Knights of Columbus will hold bingo on Friday, Jan. 9 to benefit its charities.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and games start at 6:30. Food and beverages will be for sale. Package prices start at $9, with each additional three card at $3. There will be four specials, two for $1 per strip and two for $2 per strip.

The hall has five monitors, a professional bingo machine and board.

Community VNA to offer series on healing

ATTLEBORO - A six-week series presented by Community VNA Hospice Care will offer "a learning and supportive experience to begin the journey toward healing." The meetings are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, continuing through Feb. 11.

The series will take place at 10 Emory St. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Call the bereavement coordinator at 800-220-0110 or 508-222-0118 ext. 1373.

To learn more about hospice care and other services available at Community VNA, visit communityvna.com.

SA Knights to hold charity bingo

ATTLEBORO - The South Attleboro Knights of Columbus will hold bingo on Friday, Jan. 9 to benefit its charities. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and games start at 6:30. Food and beverages will be for sale. Package prices start at $9, with each additional three card at $3. There will be four specials, two for $1 per strip and two for $2 per strip.

The hall has five monitors, a professional bingo machine and board.

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.

BSC to hold info sessions in city

ATTLEBORO - Bridgewater State College will hold several information sessions at the Bristol Community College site in the Attleboro Corporate Campus on Field Street in Attleboro.

The sessions will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, Thursday, Jan. 15 and Tuesday, Jan. 20. An additional session will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Prospective students interested in taking courses at the BSC Attleboro site are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit bridgew.edu/cde/attleboro.cfm or call the Office of Continuing and Distance Education at 508-531-2788.

DAV meets in city on Jan. 13

ATTLEBORO - The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 91 of Attleboro will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Gilbert-Perry Post 115, 122 Park St.

SA Village Lions to meet Jan. 14

ATTLEBORO - The South Attleboro Village Lions will hold their monthly meeting Jan. 14 at the American Legion Hall on Newport Avenue (Route 123) in South Attleboro. Social time is 6:30 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m.

Anyone interested in learning more about the Village Lions Club may attend. Contact Pat Bonneau at 508-761-7709, Diane Halko at 508-761-8612, Carrie Burhart at 508-222-4550, or Pam Bliss at 508-399-6819.

Parkinson's support group to meet in city

ATTLEBORO - A Parkinson's disease support group will meet at the VNA Building, 10 Emory St., at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14. Topics include organizing and DBS operation.

All are welcome. For more information, call 508-695-6569 or visit Frances_Anderson@comcast.net.

Sleep apnea fair at Sturdy Jan. 15

ATTLEBORO - Sturdy Memorial Hospital will hold a sleep apnea informational fair from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15.

The fair will feature the latest technology and equipment available to treat sleep apnea. The evening's topic is "What Is Sleep Apnea and How Is It Treated?"

Attendees will learn how to care for their equipment, and Sturdy clinicians will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.

The fair will be held in the hospital's auditorium. For more information or to register, call the respiratory care department at 508-236-7550.

Garden club to meet on Jan. 15

ATTLEBORO - The Angle Tree Garden Club will hold its January meeting at the Florence Hayward Sweet House, 44 Peck St., at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15.

The program is titled, "Tea With Abigail Adams." Guest speaker Sally Gruber will present club members with a historical talk and hands-on workshop making seasonal arrangements at a cost of $13 each.

Club members are encouraged to invite guests to this meeting. Hostesses are Nancy Sherman, Elizabeth Gaebe and Carolyn Coulumbre.

The executive board meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at the home of Marilyn McDeed. Elinor Warner and Carolyn Coulumbre did the festive arrangements at North Attleboro's Richards Memorial Library.

The Rhode Island Federation Board Meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22.

Call Linda at 508-699-7731 for further information.

City to offer more free flu clinics

ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro Health Department at city hall announced a series of free flu clinics.

Clinics will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, and 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21.

Individuals 65 years and older are asked to bring all their insurance cards. Those receiving the vaccine for the first time will be required to stay an additional 10 to 15 minutes for observation.

For more information, call 508-223-2222, ext. 3244.

YMCA open house coming up Jan. 18

ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro YMCA will hold its annual YMCA Sunday Open House from noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 18.

All Attleboro YMCA locations, the main branch, the activity center off Pleasant Street, the Norton Program Center on Route 123, and Camp Finberg on Route 123 in Norton, will be open for tours and activities.

For more information, call the Attleboro YMCA at 508-222-7422.

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.

New Moms Group to start on Feb. 4

ATTLEBORO - Sturdy Memorial Hospital hosts a free New Moms Group for women with babies up to 9 months of age. The group lets mothers talk about their growing babies, discuss concerns and expectations, learn different tips from other mothers in the group and more.

The program will be led by a certified parent educator. The next three-week program will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 4 and continue Feb. 11 and 18.

The group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Clinical Education Center near the main lobby of the hospital.

Class size is limited, so early reservations are recommended; call 508-236-7151.

Capron seeks teen summer volunteers

ATTLEBORO - Capron Park Zoo is looking for motivated teenagers who would like to join the Summer 2009 Zoo Crew Teen Volunteer Squad.

The Zoo Crew Program is designed to give area teens the opportunity to volunteer at the zoo while enhancing the visitor experience and building self-confidence. Working with zoo staff and peers, Zoo Crew participants help to design programs and activities that will engage the public and educate at the same time.

Teens also get the chance to learn about zoo careers and meet other likeminded teens.

Applicants must be at least 13 years of age. Further information and a downloadable application can be found at capronparkzoo.com. Application materials must be received no later than Feb. 28.

For more information, call 508-223-2208.

Gold Dusters have events planned

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

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.

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.

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.