AARP to hold upcoming trips

ATTLEBORO - The Greater Attleboro Chapter of the AARP will hold these trips:

Nov. 30-Dec. 4, Branson, Mo.

Dec. 2, country/western show at The Castle in Nashua, N.H.Dec. 6-Dec. 8, Christmas show at Indian Head Resort in New Hampshire. For information on trips, contact Betty Sargeant at 508-643-3728.

AHS Class of 1999 makes plans to reunite ATTLEBORO - The Attleboro High School Class of 1999 will hold its 10th reunion on Saturday, Nov. 28. Invitations will go out potentially at mid-summer, according to Lauren Bliss, reunion coordinator. Bliss says the reunion will be held at Olive's Restaurant and Martini Bar, 108 North Main St., Providence from 6 to 9 p.m. Classmates are encouraged to stay past 9 p.m., when the bar opens to the public and a cover band plays.

Finger foods, pizzas, chicken tenders, fried calamari, coconut shrimp, and a crudite table will be available along with a cash bar. The cost is $30 per person (no additional cover charge to stay past 9 p.m.) Make checks out to: Attleboro High School Class of 1999. Reunion Coordinator: Lauren Bliss. E-mail: AttleboroHigh1999@gmail.com or mail to Attleboro High School Class of 1999, in care of Lauren Bliss, 38 Commonwealth Ave. Attleboro, MA 02703. Questions? Call 774-254-2725 or go to Facebook group page: Attleboro High School Class of 1999. Also on MySpace, according to Bliss.

Share your time with Days of Caring

ATTLEBORO - Local residents can share their time and talents to help make a difference in the community by participating in the "Days of Caring."

The program allows local non-profit agencies to use resources more effectively and serve clients more efficiently by calling on volunteers in the community to help with various projects that need to be completed such as landscaping, construction, clean-ups, painting, and many more. Visit www.uwgat.org to browse the various projects that are available.

Teams, from corporate organizations, civic groups, religious groups, or family groups, are all welcome to take part in the program. For more information contact Melissa Vanhorn, UWGAT Community Impact Coordinator by calling 508.222.2337, ext. 106 or by email at Melissa@uwgat.org.

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.

Legion, Lions resume their meat raffles

ATTLEBORO - The South Attleboro Lions and South Attleboro American Legion Post 312 will hold this year's meat raffles from 2:30 to 4 p.m. every Saturday at Post 312 on Newport Avenue. There will be a large selection of meat, as well as one raffle of lobster, fish, and steamers. Proceeds go to Legion and Lions scholarship funds.

For more information, call Al Viau at the Legion at 508-761-5983, or Don Leedham at 508-761-6292.

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.

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.

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.