Through Nov. 29

GriefShare will hold classes every Tuesday from Sept. 6 through Nov. 29 at the Parish Life Center, directly behind Christ Our King & Savior Catholic Church, 6341 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro. Classes are from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for a workbook, which is payable at the first session a person attends. Each lesson is self contained so that a person may start at any point and does not need to attend each lesson. For information, call 706-453-7292.

Oct. 1

The Blind Driver band will perform a benefit concert for The Artisans Village at the Eatonton Pavilion. Tickets will be available from the Peoples Bank and the Farmers and Merchants bank all locations. Center stage setting with chairs is $25 and general setting bringing your own chair for $15. The event opens at 5 p.m., and artists will work and display their work. The band will perform from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Oct. 3

Be a guest at the 17th annual Taste of Eatonton. Enjoy old favorites and discover new dining joys at 6:30 p.m. at the Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. Tickets are $20 in advance/$25 at the door. Call (706)485-7701 for more info.

Oct. 8

Putnam General Hospital will offer drive-through flu shots from 8 to 11 a.m. or as long as they last. Consent forms are available at the PGH front desk or online at www.putnamgeneral.com. Please have your consent form completed before entering the hospital campus.

Oct. 13

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Christ our King & Savior Catholic Church on Lake Oconee Parkway (across from Publix). Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. the drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments receive priority. To make an appointment, contact Rich Macchia at 706-467-9324 or email richardmacchia@yahoo.com.

Oct. 21

Moonlight and MoTown is back by popular demand. The Sensational Sounds of MoTown returns to Harbor Club Stables. Join your friends for an enchanting evening of dinner and dancing at the “Moonlight and MoTown” event, benefiting the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club. A silent auction and raffle will feature many items donated by local businesses. Cash bar and dinner begin at 6:30 p.m. and dancing is from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Individual event tickets are $80. Group, VIP and corporate sponsor tickets are available. Purchase tickets online at www.PeteNanceBGC.org.

Oct. 29

Trunk or Treat is back again this year at Grace Fellowship in Greensboro. Grace Fellowship and Atlas Ministry join together to provide this fun-filled and safe-for-all celebration. The festival is for children ages 3-12, but the whole family is invited to attend. Decorated trunks, lots of candy, bouncy houses and games are sure to be a hit. Grace Fellowship is located at 1971 S. Main St., Greensboro. The festival is from 4 to 6 p.m.

Addiction: Parent and Family Support Group. Join us for an open discussion in a confidential setting. Our group meets every other Wednesday from 6:15-8 p.m. at the Lake Oconee Community Church facility located at 1001 Village Park Drive, Greensboro. We welcome all families who have loved ones who are in treatment, recovery, relapse or active addiction. For more information call 610 580-6956.

AARP meets at 2 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Senior Citizens Center in Greensboro. Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Greensboro at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church.

Al-Anon Family Group of Lake Oconee meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at Lakeside Church on Lake Oconee Parkway.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Eatonton group, meets at 7 p.m. each Sunday, Monday and Wednesday at 105 W. Sumpter St. across from the courthouse.

The Artisans Village Guild meets at 10 a.m. the second Friday of each month except July and August in the Peoples Bank Lake Oconee community room. Visitors and new members are welcome.

Better Breathers Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. the second Friday of every month at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan hospital in Greensboro. Better Breathers is a part of the American Lung Association. It is a support group that provides education and socialization for people with COPD or other chronic lung diseases as well as family members, friends, drivers, etc. We help people better manage their condition; share experiences, challenges, and skills with others; learn about resources and activities in the community; become more active; and improve quality of life. The cost is free and refreshments are provided. New members welcomed. Area providers: The group is on the lookout for speakers to inform the group of your services. For information, call 512-925-9003.

Bootcamp exercise classes designed to blast fat fast are every weekday at 6:15 a.m. at Bodyplex Gym, 106 Village Lane off of Harmony. All fitness levels welcome. $5 per class. Contact Jennette Snider CPT 706-986-9376.

Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Fellowship, 1971 S. Main St., in Greensboro. Doors open at 6 p.m. They welcome those of all faiths as well as no faith at all. For more information, visit the website at www.gracefellowship.ws or call Grace Fellowship at 706-453-0020.

Diabetes School given by the Medical College of Georgia is held on the third Friday of each month at the TenderCare building in Greensboro. 706-453-1201.

Diabetes Support Group meets from 4:30-6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the TenderCare Clinic in Greensboro. 706-453-1201.

Diabetics Support Group of Putnam County meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except June, July and August at the Senior Citizens Center. 706-485-8591.

Eatonton Duplicate Bridge Club, an official member of the American Contract Bridge League, meets at Parkside Main 8 Theater, 1050 ParksideMain, Greensboro, at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information contact Betty Roper at 706-467-3079.

Eatonton Elks Lodge No. 2549 of Putnam County meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at 135 Industrial Boulevard. The Elkettes meet at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month.

Eatonton Harmonettes meet Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at River of Life Church, 116 Scott Oak Drive, Eatonton. All ladies are welcome to visit any rehearsal night to listen or sing. The group is an a capella barbershop chorus. Call 706-485-6804 or e-mail ehtbsc@charter.net.

Eatonton Jaycees meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elks Lodge, 135 Industrial Blvd.

Eatonton Kiwanis Club meets at noon Thursdays at Putnam County High School.

Eatonton Service League meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month. Hollie Haley, 706-484-0127.

Eatonton Town and Country Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month, September through May. Contact Carillon Orban for more details, 706-473-4559.

Georgia Classic Cruisers meets at 7 p.m. every third Wednesday at Yesterday Cafe in Greensboro. For more information contact Ron Hazard, 706-347-0393.

The Greene County Toastmasters Club invites everyone who wishes to improve their public speaking ability and increase their confidence to join them.

Greene County Toastmasters is a chartered member club of Toastmasters International. The mission of the club is to assist members in learning and developing their communication skills. For information call 706-453-0799.

Greensboro Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the fourth Monday of each month. Donna Lloyd, 706-467-3387.

Greensboro Writers Guild meets at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Episcopal Church Activity Center in Greensboro. Contacts: Barb Griffiths, 706-485-2622; Kathy Wright, 706-485-2987; Linda Wagner, 770-846-8068.

Halcyon Hospice is looking for volunteers to provide companionship and socialization to terminally ill patients and their caregivers. There is something for everyone’s talents, time and abilities. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to: playing music, reading, crafts and clerical support. Contact Tami Dedels at 678-943-3585.

The Lake Oconee Bariatric Surgery Support Group meets 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the office of Oconee Nutrition Consultants located at 1093 Lake Oconee Parkway, Suite 108. Anyone considering surgery, pre-or post-op is welcome. Contact Stacy Paine, RD, LD at 706-473-5801.

Lake Oconee Landscape Association has formed to promote professionalism in the green industry. All members of LOLA are required to be licensed, insured and reputable. LOLA members provide services such as: landscape installation, maintenance, lawn and shrub fertilization, weed control, garden centers and all outdoor needs. LOLA is a nonprofit organization to assist consumers in Greene, Putnam, Morgan and Baldwin counties to select quality landscape professionals. LOLA meets at noon on second Thursdays at Chez Michelle, 106 Harmony Crossing, Lake Oconee. There will be no meetings in July or August; meetings resume in September. Everyone is welcome and there is a guest speaker at each meeting. For more information contact President Shannon Johnson at 706-473-1845. To find out about the speaker of the month or to see a list of members visit the website at www.lakeoconeelandscapeassociation.com.

Lake Oconee Moves, a monthly support group for those dealing with Parkinson’s Disease, meets the second Saturday of each month at the LOCC, 1001 Village Park Drive, Suite 107, Greensboro. For more information, email Melinda White at lakeoconeemoves@gmail.com.

The Lake Oconee Promisekeepers meet each Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. for light breakfast and coffee. All men are welcome. 706-473-0431.

The Lake Oconee Quilt Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month except July and August at Lake Oconee Lutheran Church. Guest fee is $3.

Living Beyond The Label Parent support group for children and adults with disabilities is now meeting monthly. For info: 478-456-2592 or 706-342-0568. E-mail: livingbeyondthelabel@yahoo.com.

Madison Artists Guild, made up of artists, writers and musicians, meets the first Thursday of each month. 706-752-0047. Katie Wibell, greenarrowgirl@bellsouth.net.

Mothers Against Crime meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at 403 Willie Bailey St. Georgia Smith, 706-485-5332.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meets at 11:30 a.m. every third Monday in the dining hall at Rock Eagle 4H Club Center. For further information call 706-485-7606 or 706-485-0276.

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition-Georgia Chapter will host Hearts of Teal the last Tuesday of each month. Survivors of all gynecologic cancers are warmly invited to attend. Survivors, both new and long-term, will find understanding, care and even laughter to enrich their journey. Family and friends are welcome to attend with survivors. For more information, call Beverly Bentley, Georgia Chapter president, at 706-342-2039.

The Phoenix Homemakers Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at Philadelphia United Methodist Church on New Phoenix Road in Putnam County.

Wallbreakers Women’s Bible Study meets Mondays at The People’s Bank at Lake Oconee. Bring your own dinner and visit from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Bible study is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For information, call Jennifer Rainey at 615-870-8190.