December 3, 2008 / Society

Don't get unravelled over wrapping gifts

The countdown to Christmas has begun and in the race to get every gift bought, and every detail right for the ensuing holiday, we often forget one crucial step: wrapping the presents. More...

Celebrate the holidays with great recipes

What better way to celebrate the holidays than through sharing good food with friends and family? Festive foods make any occasion special, whether a family supper or an open house for friends and neighbors. Try these recipes this holiday season. More...

Hats off to retired educators

The Southwest Georgia Retired Educators held a "hats off" themed meeting in November. Area One director Lucy Dunn was one of the guest speakers. Past Area One director Commodore Conyers and AMBA representative Janie Hughes were also present. More...

Blakely Senior Center

310 Meadowbrook Drive

Daily Events Dec. 8 — Rhythm band practice - 10:30-11:30. Lunch: Beef hotdog with chili, cole slaw, broccoli, hot dog bun, sliced pears. Dec. 9 — Physical fitness - 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. VNA blood pressures - 11 a.m. More...

Tackling the Christmas traditions

Though Christmas is a holiday that is deeply rooted in religious as well as familial traditions, the origin of many of those traditions remains a mystery to many. More...