Gatherings

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Adoptive Parents Support Group meets at Fishersville United Methodist Church the first and third Monday nights of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. Free childcare and refreshments available. Information: call Kris Brement at 949-0974 or e-mail .

Adult Book Club meets at Augusta County Library in Fishersville at 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.

American Legion Post 340 East Augusta County meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.

An Anxiety Disorders Support Group meets Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. at Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro, in the Stoneridge Office Complex. This group is sponsored by the MHA-A, in collaboration with Valley Hope Counseling Center. Information: 886-7181 or 949-0169, or .

Art Drinks at Zinc, hosted by the Piedmont Council of the Arts, is an opportunity for fellow arts lovers to gather for drinks and conversation. The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Zinc Bistro; 420 W. Main St. in Charlottesville. Information: 434-245-9462.

The Augusta Coalition for Peace and Justice meets the first Tuesday of each month in the Connections Room at Central United Methodist Church (corner of Beverley and Lewis streets, Staunton) at 7 p.m. There will be no meetings in the months of June and July.

The Augusta County Genealogical Society meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Waynesboro Public Library.  The public is invited.  Information: David Riel, 885-2277.

The Augusta County Railroad Club meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Augusta County Library in Fishersville. Work nights every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Kroger shopping center, Arch Avenue, Waynesboro. Open to the public the last Saturday, monthly, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information:  949-0275.

Bingo at the Waynesboro Moose Lodge every fourth Tuesday of every month for seniors age 55 and over, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; please bring a covered dish to share; free; info.: Rosalie Lafferty, 942-2229.

A Bipolar Disorder Support Group meets each Thursday at 2 p.m. at Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro, in the Stoneridge Office Complex. This group is for people (and families) who are affected by bipolar disorder; newcomers welcome. Contact person: Donna Gum, MHA-A Executive Director 886-7181 or 949-0169; .

The Blue Ridge Corvette Club welcomes visitors and prospective members.  The group meets once a month. Information: 438-0372 or e-mail .

The Blue Ridge Cruisers of Madison County meets the second Thursday of each month. Information: Dean Dodson at 948-3360 or http://www.madisonblueridgecruisers.com.

The Brown Bag Book Club meets at the Waynesboro Public Library on the third Wednesday of each month, noon to 1 p.m.

Cat’s Cradle is at the Waynesboro PetSmart on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for anyone interested in foster parenting or adopting a pet. Information: http://www.catscradleva.org or 438-5222.

Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based 12-step program, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Waynesboro Mennonite Church; childcare is available.  Separate men’s and women’s group meetings. Waynesboro Mennonite Church, at the corners of Hopeman Parkway and Monroe Avenue. Information: 949-0446 or http://www.celebraterecovery.com.

The Central Shenandoah Valley Chapter of The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) invites eligible officers to join them at monthly luncheon meetings, on the third Friday of each month; meeting locations rotate between Harrisonburg, Staunton and Waynesboro; MOAA is the nation’s largest and most influential association of military officers and a nonprofit, politically nonpartisan organization that lobbies for legislation affecting the military community, provides assistance and advice to military officers and fosters fraternal relationships among its members; membership is open to active duty, retired and former commissioned officers of the uniformed services, including National Guard and Reserves; also open to surviving spouses in the auxiliary; former officers and surviving spouses are also invited to participate; contact Tom Todd at 463-9754 for membership information and Alice Wenger at 363-1460 for information.

The Central Virginia Woodturners, Crimora Community Center, Route 612, Crimora; monthly meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month, from 6:30-9 p.m.; lathe demonstrations, show and tell of members’ works and hands-on turning skills; information: CVW President Fred Williamson at .

Chrysalis, a spiritual group with speakers on spiritual, alternative health or environmental topics, meets the first Sunday of each month at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waynesboro, 565 Pine Ave. and 14th Street, from 3-5 p.m. Information:  949-6276.

The Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery group meets the second Monday of the month.  No dues. Information: Helen Cloud, 540-886-5420 or Sue Strain, 540-932-2203.

The Disabled Veterans in Waynesboro group meets the first Tuesday of each month at Gavid’s in Waynesboro.

DuPont Pensioners meet the second Wednesday of each month at Country Cookin’ in Staunton at 11:15 a.m. The DuPont Pensioners Breakfast Club meets at Rowe’s Restaurant, U.S. 250, Staunton, at 8 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month.  Info: 324-0799.

The Fishersville Serenity Al-Anon Family Group, a support program for families and friends of alcoholics, will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Augusta County Library.

Free senior exercise class at Waynesboro Mennonite Church, Hopeman Parkway, Waynesboro; Tuesday and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m.; emphasis on stretching and balance; personal 2-pound weights required.

Gamblers Anonymous meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church, 717 Rugby Road, Charlottesville. Information: (434) 293-3686.

The General Daniel Morgan Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution meets at 6 p.m. at Lynn’s Restaurant every third Wednesday of the month. All American patriots from Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County are welcomed. For further information, contact Rick Downs, president at 941-8148.

GE Retirees Association meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Summit Square at noon. Information: Ray Depa at 942-4342 or Jerry Spooner at 941-3197. 

Hoe ‘n’ Hope Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month. For more information, call 943-4446.

The “How To” Garden Club meets the third Thursday of every month at Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, 364 Bridge Ave. Open to the public.  Information: 942-2074 or 943-1041.

The Infertility and Pregnancy Loss Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Woman’s Center. Information: Kim Powell, 943-9711.

Leather and Lace Country Western Dance Club dances are held the first Saturday and third Friday of every month at the Dayton Learning Center on Mill Street in Dayton. Lessons, 8-9 p.m. followed by open dancing, 9-11 p.m. $4 for members and first timers, $6 non-members, $5 students with ID. Smoke- and alcohol-free. Information: 568-8315.

Mental Health America of Augusta anxiety disorder support group; a weekly, free meeting for those who suffer from anxiety disorders and/or their family members or friends; meets every Wednesday, 5-6 p.m. at Valley Hope Counseling Center, Stoneridge Office Complex, Waynesboro; contact: Donna Gum, MHA-A executive director, 886-7181, 949-0169 or .

All MOAA members and all who are eligible for membership (active and retired US armed forces commissioned and warrant officers)  and surviving spouses are invited to join the local MOAA chapter for their luncheon meetings on the third Friday of each month.  For further information contact MAJ Alice Wenger, USA (ret) at 363-1460.

The MOMS Club of Augusta County East for stay-at-home and part-time moms to meet each other, their children and find support. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month. Call for meeting time and place, toll free, (641) 715-3900, ext. 63211.

The Next Step Support Group is open for anyone who’s dealing with chemical dependency; Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Contact Teresa Sours for more information at 941-6281.

Parenting classes hosted by Mental Health of Augusta and the Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth:
? “For Kids Sake:” A program for parents, step-parents and grandparents who share custody or visitation of a child, whether or not there was ever a marriage. The class is appropriate for adults who are currently going through the courts, as well as those who have been separated for years. Charmi Neely, from Kuley, Ryan, and Associates, teaches this one-time, 4-hour seminar. The next class will be April 4 at the Mary Switzer building on the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center campus.
? “Guiding Good Choices:” This class meets once a week for five weeks and focuses on helping parents lower the likelihood that their middle school children will participate in risky behaviors, especially drug use. Topics include risk and protective factors, family bonding, managing anger and conflict and refusal skills that go well beyond “Just say ‘No’ ”. Children 9 years old and over are invited to participate in the third session to practice refusal skills. The next class will be held at Waynesboro Free Methodist Church on Monday evenings from March 23 through April 20. Child care and a meal will be provided.
? “Love and Logic:” This is a 7-week class appropriate for parents and caregivers of preschoolers, teenagers and all ages in between. Parents learn to replace anger with empathy and allow natural and logical consequences do the teaching. Instruction covers a wide variety of topics, including tantrums at Wal-Mart, truancy, bedtime battles and shoplifting. The class will be held at Memorial Baptist Church in Staunton on Thursday mornings. Child care and snack provided.

The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets the first Saturday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Church of Christ in Fishersville.

The Sadie Rose Foundation is a nonprofit organization reaching out with emotional, spiritual and financial support to families and individuals in Rockingham and Augusta counties who experience the loss of a child. The Foundation offers monthly support meetings for families. Starting in February, the meeting will be held the third Friday of every month at 7 p.m. at Grottoes Church of the Brethren. For information: call 540-810-4351, 540-810-0307 or visit http://www.sadierosefoundation.org. Contributions are welcome. Donations accepted through Pay Pal on the Web site or by mail: Sadie Rose Foundation, P.O. Box 489, Grottoes, Va. 24441.

The Salvation Army Women’s Fellowship meets weekly at The Salvation Army community worship center, B Street and Delphine Avenue on Wednesdays.  Information: 943-7591.

The Serenity Al-Anon Family Group will meet every Tuesday at 1 p.m., at the Augusta County Library. Al-Anon is a support program for families and friends of alcoholics.

The Shenandoah Valley Gem and Mineral Society meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren at 364 Bridge Ave., Waynesboro.

SMILE art therapy class (Seek Mindfulness Imagination Laughter Everyday) for individuals dealing with mental health issues; Second Presbyterian, 133 N. Delphine Ave.; meets in church social hall bi-weekly on Mondays, late arrivals are ok; donations of art supplies are accepted; for information: 241-5401.

The Stonewall Brigade Band will rehearse every Monday night, from 8-9:30 p.m. in the band building at the entrance to Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton. New members on all concert band instruments are welcome. For information: http://www.stonewallbrigadeband.com or call 213-3880.

See live glassblowing daily at Sunspots Studios in historic downtown Staunton.  Watch artists transform hot glass into colorful vases, ornaments, paperweights and more.  Sunspots features art glass and copper designs for home and garden made in our Staunton studios, as well as jewelry, handbags, and accessories by American artists.  Pandora jewelry dealer.  Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.;  Glassblowing demos until 4pm most days.  Sunspots Studios & Glassblowing; 202 S. Lewis St., near the train station in downtown Staunton; 885-0678; http://www.sunspots.com

A Survivors of Suicide Support Group, a support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide, meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.  This group is non-judgmental, member-led and open to people of all beliefs. The meetings are held from 7:30-9 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 2807 N. Augusta St., Staunton. The support group is facilitated by the Shenandoah Valley Grief Services: A Program of Lutheran Family Services of Virginia. For more information, contact Grief Support Specialist Cynthia Long Lasher at 256-8366 or Sean McGowan, group member at 490-COPE.

Successful Women’s Alliance Network, an organization of professional women from local businesses and non-profit organizations, meets at 8 a.m. each Wednesday at Charlton Groome on Goose Creek Road in Fishersville. Information: 241-0738 or http://www.swanladies.com.

The Third Thursday Art Book Club meets at 12:30 p.m. at the studio gallery at 24 W. Beverley St., Staunton. Open to the public, refreshments provided.  Info: 886-8636.

Valley Amateur Radio Association meets the first Tuesday of each month at Shoney’s Restaurant in Staunton; with dinner at 6 p.m.; meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.; Friday lunch group meets at Shoney’s each Friday at 11 a.m.

Valley Program for Aging Services Inc., MED-TED and TED programs are operating. Information: 800-868-8727 or 949-7141.

Valley Mothers of Preschoolers meets the second and fourth Monday of each month, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Wayne Hills Baptist Church. All mothers with children, from infants through kindergarten, are invited. Free childcare. Information: Amy Walter at 706-499-7768 or e-mail .

Vesuvius Community Association Inc. invites individuals and business owners interested in membership to attend the association’s monthly meeting, held the third Monday of each month. A covered dish supper begins at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting following at 7.

VFW Post 2424 of Waynesboro meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Gavid’s Steak House, 1501 W. Broad St., Waynesboro.  Meal at 5:30 p.m. and meeting at 6:30 p.m.

The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation, the Blue Ridge Chapter, meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VCSB office in Staunton.

The Waynesboro AARP luncheon meeting is held the third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Summit Square. Make reservations by noon the Monday before the meeting via 942-4424.

The Waynesboro Democratic Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Waynesboro Public Library (lower level) at 7 p.m. Information: Chris Graham at 910-0434 or visit http://www.waynesborodemocrats.wordpress.com.

The Waynesboro Duplicate Bridge Club meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Daily Living Center on Hopeman Parkway. For more information, contact Betsy Ruehl, 942-3667.

The Waynesboro Elks meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 8 p.m. Dinner special at 6 p.m. each meeting night and every Friday night. The BPOE No. 2270 Elks lodge is at 1700 Harvard Road, Waynesboro. All Elks are welcome. Information: 942-9108.

The Waynesboro Newcomers’ Social Club meets at 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the multi-purpose room of the Waynesboro Public Library for coffee and social time. The club is for recently transplanted women residents of Waynesboro and the surrounding areas of Augusta County. Members enjoy monthly luncheons, gatherings with husbands and small groups for bridge, Bunco and more.

The Waynesboro Women’s Club meets Tuesdays at the Church of the Brethren for Clothes Closet. Information: Evelyn Kiser, 942-5833.