Published: May 24, 2006 03:58 pm         

Club Calendar

Readers are encouraged to submit items for the Church Calendar. To ensure publication, please submit typewritten items at least a week before the date of the event to Debbie Haan, P.O. Box 1662, Cumberland, MD 21501-1662, or e-mail dhaan@times-news.com.

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Former employees and retires of G. C. Murphy Company will hold a luncheon Wednesday April 23, at noon at Oscar's, Oldtown Road, Cumberland

For information, call Winnie Brode (301) 777-0595

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The Gulf War Memorial Committee will meet Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Henry Hart Post 1411, 205 Union St., Cumberland.

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The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 426, will meet Thursday, April 24, at the club hangar, Greater Cumberland Regional Airport, Wiley Ford, W.Va. A covered dish dinner will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m.

For information, call (814) 784-3576.

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The Creative Needles Quilt Guild will meet Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the LaVale Library, National Highway. Sherry Strietbeck will present a program on "Flying Geese."

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The Seniors On the Move will hold a pot luck meal Friday, April 25, at 6 p.m. at the Fountain United Brethren Church, Fountain, W.Va.

Games will be played following the meal.

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Flying Solo Christian Singles will meet Friday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the South Cumberland Library, 100 Seymour St. and travel to the Casselman Restaurant in Grantsville. For more information, call (301) 729-3049 or (301) 689-5383.

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The Maryland Fathers Rights League will meet Wednesday April 23, at 7 p.m. at the South Cumberland Library, 100 Seymour Street. The meeting is open to any individual going through support, custody or parent alienation issues.

Bumper stickers and yard signs will be available.

For additional information, visit the Web site at www.marylandsharedparenting.com.

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Georges Creek Valley Lodge 161, AF&AM, Lonaconing, will confer a Fellow Craft Degree Wednesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.

Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

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The Mineral County Retired Aides will meet for lunch Thursday, April 24, at noon at Denny's Restaurant, Keyser, W.Va.

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AARP Chapter 2400 will meet Thursday, April 24, at 1 p.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Cumberland.

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The North End Neighborhood Watch will meet on Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at Cumberland Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., 400 N. Mechanic St., Cumberland. Speakers will be Chris Delaney, Allegany County Health Department addictions counselor.

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Mountain Lodge 99, AF&AM, will hold its annual Shrimp Night Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at the Frostburg Masonic Temple, Braddock Estates, Frostburg.

A meeting will follow the dinner and the Fellowcraft Degree will be conferred.

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The Frostburg Eagles Aerie 1273 will hold nominations for 2008-2009 Officers Thursday, April 24, at 8 p.m.

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Seniors On the Move will hold a potluck dinner Friday, April 25, at 6 p.m. at the Fountain United Brethren Church, Fountain, W.Va.

Life Members of Keyboard World, Cumberland will present a program.

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The deadline to make reservations for the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce's annual legislative breakfast is Friday, April 25. Reservations may be made by contacting the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce at (304) 788-2513 or e-mail office@mineralchamber.com.

The event will take place Tuesday, April 29, from 7 to 9 a.m. at Boyce Houser Post 41, American Legion, 66 S. Main St., Keyser, W.Va.

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The American Sewing Guild will meet Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. at the Main Branch of the Allegany County Library System, Washington Street, Cumberland. The theme of the meeting will be "How I Learned to Sew."

Those attending are to bring a show and tell and any problem project.

For additional information, call (301) 724-7477.

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The Old Furnace Community Educational Outreach Service will meet Monday, April 28, at noon at Cindi's Restaurant, Fort Ashby, W.Va. The lesson, "Traditions Continue: Weaving," will be given by Jean Bradshaw.

Members are to bring in ideas for Mother's Day favors for Dawn View Nursing Home and ways to celebrate West Virginia CEOS Week, which will be held May 18 through 24.

For membership information, call (304)738-9444 or (304)738-7007.

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The Stroke Survivors Support Group at Western Maryland Health System will meet Monday, April 28, at 3 p.m. in the CIRU/Rehab Unit dining room, Memorial Campus. This program is free and open to all area stroke survivors and their family members.

For additional information, call the WMHS Social Work staff at (301) 723-4269.

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The Retired Carman and Guest Association will meet Tuesday, April 29, at 11 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant, Winchester Road, LaVale. Those attending may order breakfast or lunch.

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The Convention Committee for the Red Hat Society will meet Tuesday April 29, at 6 p.m. at the Allegany County Library, Washington Street, Cumberland.

Any Red Hatter wanting to attend the convention on June 7 should contact Toyia Robertson at (301) 729-8024.

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The Luke Mill Retirees Association will hold a breakfast meeting Wednesday, April 30, at 9 a.m. at The Pines Restaurant, Keyser, W.Va.

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Retired Members of Local 568, Ironworkers Union, Cumberland, will hold a Dutch treat breakfast Wednesday, April 30, at 10 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant, Winchester Road, LaVale.

For more information, call George Mcgregor (301) 777-0365.

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The Allegany County Retired Teachers Association will hold its annual spring meeting Thursday, May 1, at noon at the Ali Ghan Shrine Club. William Davis will preside over the meeting.

The committee in charge of the meeting will be Judy McGowan, Phyllis Thompson and Georgiann Shuhart. Sandra Grandstaff will give the invocation and Jane Belloff and Brenda Roby will serve as greeters.

Willard Kitzmiller will install the new officers for the year 2008-2009.

The Mountain Ridge High School Jazz Orchestra under the direction of David Kauffman will provide entertainment.

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The Allegany County Foster and Adoptive Parents Association will meet Thursday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Building, next to the YMCA Riverside Complex, Kelly Road, Cumberland. There will be a dinner and activities. Baby-sitting and swimming will be provided.

Beth Messenger, Western Maryland Health System Wellness Center, will speak on "Stress Management."

The meeting is open to all foster and adoptive parents. For additional information, call the Allegany County Department of Social Service, (301) 722-1710

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Western Maryland Watchmen Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association will met Thursday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Queen City Creamery, Harrison Street, Cumberland.

For additional information, call (301) 697-5084.

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The Mountain Amateur Radio Club will hold its next regular meeting Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m.

The club's meetings are held the first and third Thursday of every month at the new Emergency Management facility, 11400 PPG R,oad in the North Branch Industrial Park, Cumberland.

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McKinley Chapter, 12, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Greene Street, Cumberland. Worthy Matron Mollie Arnold and Worthy Patron Steve Mitchell will preside and a report will be given on grand sessions and programs for Memorial Day and Mother's Day will be presented.

Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

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The Cresaptown Sportsman Club will meet Sunday, May 4, at noon at the Cresaptown Eagles, U.S. Route 220. Members are to note the change in date.

Members are reminded that 2009 dues must be paid by July 1 or a late fee will be added.

The club is planning a ATV poker run.

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Fort Cumberland Squadron 13, Sons of American Legion, will meet Monday, May 5, at 7 p.m. at the post home, 206 E. Harrison St., Cumberland. Nominations and election of 2008-09 officers will be held. Only paid up members are eligible for and office or to vote.

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The deadline to buy tickets for Farrady Post 24's celebration of the 89th birthday of the American Legion is Monday, May 5. Tickets may be obtained at the post home, Frostburg.

The dinner and program will be held Saturday, May 10, at the post home. Cocktails will be served from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by dinner.

Post Commander George Johnson will open the program and introduce the William R. Davis, master of ceremonies. Davis will present the speaker. O.N. Haggard, department commander of the Department of Maryland and a member of Barton Post 189.

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The Washington Middle School Retired Administrators, Teachers and Staff will hold a breakfast meeting Tuesday, May 6, at 8:30 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant, Winchester Road, LaVale. Michael Fabbri will speak on organic gardening.

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Gold Star Post 6452 will hold a breakfast meeting Tuesday, May 6, at the post home, Ridgeley, W.Va. Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 10 a.m.

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The PPG Industries, Maintenance Department Retirees will hold a breakfast meeting Wednesday, May 7, at 9 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant, Winchester Road, LaVale.

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The Verizon Telecom Pioneer Life Members will meet for breakfast Wednesday, May 7, at 9 a.m. at D'Atri's Restaurant, 1118 National Highway, LaVale.

For more information, contact (301) 729-8998 or (301) 759-3855.

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The Midland Mixed Bowling League will hold its end of the season banquet Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m. at the Midland Fire Hall.

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The Frostburg House and Garden Club will meet Monday, May 5, at 7 p.m. at the Frostburg United Methodist Church. The election of officers for the coming year will be held.

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The New Beginnings support group will meet Tuesday, May 6, at 8 a.m. at The Pines Restaurant, Keyser, W.Va.

For more information, call (304) 788-3150 or (304) 289-3303.

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The Mineral County Historical Society will meet Wednesday, May 7, at 6 p.m. at the home of Frank Roleff. Paul E. Parish will speak on 18th Century surveying, period costumes and surveying instruments and techniques.

A potluck supper will be held. The society will furnish paper products and eating utensils and those attending are to bring a covered dish.

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The Limestone CEOS will meet Wednesday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at the Mineral County Health Department, Harley Staggers Drive, Keyser, W.Va.

Members are to note the change in date.

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East Gate Masonic Lodge will hold a Rusty Trowel ceremony Wednesday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, Greene Street, Cumberland. A Rusty Trowel is an opportunity for members who have not been to meetings to update their knowledge of forms, words and recognition signs .

Light refreshments will be served following the meeting.

A paid dues card is necessary for admission.

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The Ali Ghan Shrine Unit Heads will meet Wednesday, May 7, at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Room of the Ali Ghan Shrine Club, Cumberland.

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The Mineral County Family Resource Network will meet Thursday, May 8, at the Mineral County Health Department, Harley Staggers Drive, Keyser, W.Va. The board will meet at 10:30 a.m. and the membership at noon.

Members are to note the change in date.

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The Western Maryland Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, will meet Wednesday May 9. The executive board will meet at 6:30 p.m., followed by the membership meeting at 7:30 p.m.

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The volunteer examiners of the Mountain Amateur Radio Club will conduct examinations for all classes of amateur radio licenses Saturday, May 10, at the South Cumberland Library, Seymour and First streets, Cumberland. Registration will be at 9:15 a.m., and the exams begin at 9:30.

Any amateur radio operator wishing to upgrade should bring his current license and a copy of his signed original license issued by the FCC and any other certificates of successful completion issued by any volunteer exam coordinator.

A photo ID is required. Those with special needs are accommodated upon 24 hours advance request. Preregistration is requested for all participating in the exam sessions and there are no fees involved.

Preregister by contacting Bill Tucker at (301) 729-2544 or at k3uez@arrl.net.

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GALS will hold a luncheon and book club swap Saturday, May 10, at noon at UNO's Restaurant, McHenry.

For additional information, call (301) 387-7800 or visit the Web site at www.thegals.org.

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The Ali Ghan Shrine Desert Legion will meet Monday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Desert Legion Club House, Ali Ghan Shrine Road, Cumberland.

For more information, call Col. Jerry Chungo at (301) 729-6243.

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The deadline to make reservations for Tri-State Women for Christ's Women of Purpose luncheon is Monday, May 12. Reservations can be made by calling Connie, (814) 767-9528; Shirley, (301) 722-5623; or Delores, (304) 298-3238. A free nursery is available for pre-schoolers upon reservation.

The luncheon will take place Wednesday, May 14, at 11:45 a.m. at the Ali Ghan Shrine Club, Cumberland. Frances Jones, director of Restoration of the Heart Ministry, will be the speaker. Linda Siehler, retired teacher, will introduce her ministry puppets Marvin and Matilda and vocalist Norma Blacke-Bourdeau and pianist Sandra Grandstaff of Lonaconing will perform.

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A&P/Superfresh retirees and former employees will meet for breakfast Tuesday, May 13, at 9 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant. Winchester Road, LaVale.

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The Allegany County Democratic Central Committee will meet Wednesday, May 14, at 5 p.m. at the Carpenter's Union Hall, 327 N. Centre St., Cumberland.

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The book group of Main Street Books in Frostburg will meet Tuesday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. "Triangle," a novel by Katharine Weber, will be discussed.

For information call (301) 689-5605 or e-mail mainstreetbooks@comcast.net.

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GALS and the Cumberland Business and Professional Women will hold a dinner and cooking demonstration Saturday, June 14, at 5 p.m. at Puccini's Restaurant, Cumberland.

For additional information, call (301) 387-7800 or visit the Web site at www.thegals.org.

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