AARP

AARP Chapter No. 2564 will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Community Congregational Church, 141 N. Bennett Street, Southern Pines.

The guest speaker will be Mark Frost, M.D., who is a neurologist and sleep disorders specialist at Pinehurst Neurology. His topic will be “Sleep Problems in Senior Adults.”

AARP meets at the church every third Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m., except July and August.

“We welcome guests,” says a spokesman.

AAUW

The American Association of University Women, Sandhills/ Southern Pines Branch, will meet on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1517 Luther Way, Southern Pines. Guest speaker Nancy O’Connell will share her experiences of serving in The Peace Corps.

On Nov. 17 at 1 p.m., the AAUW Book Review Group will meet with Kay Hodge, and Ginny Roth will server as reviewer. The International Review Group will meet on Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. with Jo Gilbert. Trudy Schrader will review the topic: U.S. and Global Poverty.

Computer Club

The Computer Club of The Sandhills will hold its November meeting at 4 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Whispering Pines Village Hall.

The program will be presented by Chad Landingham, a newly- appointed member of the faculty of Sandhills Community College. His program, “Administrative Tool Management for Microsoft Windows XP,” will focus on PC security, improving performance and using built-in tools to streamline the operation system.

Landingham is a native of Winston-Salem and has worked in the information services field for six years.

He attended Western Carolina University where he majored in industrial technology. While at the university he worked as a repair technician for the university’s computer center and provided PC support through campus housing.

After leaving WCU, he worked as a support technician with RF Micro devices in Greensboro and Personal Computer Systems in Knoxville, Tenn.

Landingham currently teaches classes at SCC and provides support services to the public at www.athomepcsupport.com

IAAP

The Sandhills Chapter of IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Sledge Board Room of Sandhills Community College.

The guest speaker will be Christie Allen, a professor at Sandhills Community College. Her topic is “Stress and Burnout.”

All administrative professionals and office personnel are invited to attend.

Call Midge Easter (693-7965) or Debra Marion (695-3702) for more information or for directions to the meeting.

LWV

Guest speaker Dorothy M. Greenwood will discuss “The Rehnquist Supreme Court” at the Moore County League of Women Voters Luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

The public is invited to attend this timely talk, which will begin at 11:30 a.m. at The Paddock Restaurant at Longleaf Country Club on Midland Road in Southern Pines.

Greenwood, who retired to Pinehurst nine years ago after 35 years in Industrial Relations/ Human Resources, spent 11 years as a volunteer mediator and arbitrator for the criminal, civil, juvenile, and family courts of New York State.

In July 2004, she attended a four day Smithsonian program in Washington, D.C., on “International Washington,” which included visits to the U.S. State Department, Foreign Service Institute, National Defense University, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the International Monetary Fund, the U.S. Institute of Peace, and several embassies.

The program was strenuous, but so exciting that Greenwood returned in April 2005 for another four-day program on “Legal Washington: How Laws Are Made, Practiced, Enforced and Reported.”

The program’s 12-hour days included visits to the Senate and House, the FBI, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of State, various law firms, the Georgetown University School of Law, City Hall, and the U.S. Supreme Court for a meeting with Justice Ginsburg and to hear an oral argument with all nine justices — Ginsburg, Souter, Scalia, Stevens, Rehnquist, O’Connor, Kennedy, Thomas, and Breyer.

Greenwood’s talk will be about that visit to the Rehnquist court.

In addition to her interest in the U.S. court system, Greenwood is actively involved in local recycling efforts and also enjoys tennis, books, working out, and traveling.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and a master’s degree from Syracuse University. Prior to retirement, she and her husband Thomas lived for 40 years in Rochester, N.Y. They have three children, Gayle, Scott, and Lynn, who now reside in Virginia and Washington, D.C.

The public is always welcome to attend the League’s informative luncheons. The cost of the lunch is $12, payable by check made out to LWVMC.

To reserve your place at the luncheon, please call Norma Sullins at 673-3980 by Friday, Nov. 11.

Non-members must prepay by the same date by sending their checks to: LWVMC, 4026 Seven Lakes West, West End, NC 27376.

S.P. Men’s Garden Club

The Men’s Garden Club of Southern Pines held its annual well-attended dinner at the Elks Club on Friday, Oct. 14.

“Good food and good company were enjoyed by all,” says a spokesman.

The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Civic Club in Southern Pines.

The featured speaker will be Dr. Bill Kastern of Wild Birds Unlimited, who will present an interesting slide show on creating a natural habitat in your back yard and making it attractive to birds and wildlife in general.

Wild Birds Unlimited is located in the Center Park Shopping Center, Aberdeen, not far from Harris Teeter and features many interesting and unusual items for backyard bird feeding.

Weather permitting, Murray Hill Road pick up will be Saturday, Nov. 12, at 8 a.m., breakfast to follow at the Elks Club.

NAMI

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Moore County is hosting a holiday dinner dance on Monday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Southern Pines Elks Lodge #1692, 280 Country Club Circle, Southern Pines.

Tickets are $6.

Members of NAMI of Moore County and any consumer of mental health services in Moore County are admitted free.

Pre-registration is required. RSVP to 255-1050 by Nov. 28.

NARFE

Sandhills Chapter 1895 of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 a.m., at the Community Congregational Church, 141 North Bennett Street, Southern Pines.

Guest speaker will be Tom Sherwin, staff pharmacist at First-Health Moore Regional Hospital. Sherwin will discuss the interaction of medications, vitamins and supplements.

Members are reminded to bring prizes for the monthly Alzheimer’s benefit raffle.

An invitation is extended to all active and retired federal employees and spouses to attend the meetings of NARFE, the only national organization representing the interests of current and retired Federal employees.

For more information, contact president George LeVander at 895-9657 or membership chair Peter Feeney at 695-1994.

Newcomers Anniversary

The original Pinehurst Newcomers group, now called Encore, will hold a 20th anniversary Christmas dinner on Dec. 6, at the Pinehurst Member’s Club.

All former members who would like to celebrate with Encore are invited to attend, says a spokesman. Call Evelyn at 295-1940 for reservations and further details by Dec. 1.

Photography Club

An interest in photography is the only requirement needed to join the members of the Sandhills Photography Club at their November meeting. The meeting will feature a digital slide show competition.

The Sandhills Photography Club meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Sandhills Community College, Vandusen Hall, Room 103.

Prospective members are invited to attend the meeting. The club hosts monthly meetings, holds print and digital competitions, conducts workshops, and takes photography field trips.

For more information, call Gisela Danielson at 910-673-0521 or visit the Web site at www.sand

hillsphotoclub.org

S.H. Pointing Breeds

The Sandhills Pointing Breeds Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the club property in Jackson Springs. The meeting is open to all who are interested in the pointing breeds.

The club will be holding an AKC Hunt Test on Nov. 12 and 13.

The Club property is located at 3280 Jackson Springs Rd. For information contact Lee Holbrook at 910-295-9685 or Kathy Apffel at 910-235-0636.

Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills

Committee books for the 2005-06 year were distributed to all members attending The Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills luncheon meeting at National Golf Club.

President Scott Dawson has appointed a total of 45 committees principally serving Moore County youth with such programs as Headstart, Bringing Up Grades (BUG), Terrific Kids, Key Clubs, Young Children Priority One and committees offering academic and musical scholarships.

Treasurer Wayne Jordan will give the annual financial report at the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9, followed by a special musical program on Nov. 16 being presented by the Chamber Ensemble from Pinecrest High School under the direction of James Brown.

National Golf Club provides a complete luncheon buffet for the Sandhills Kiwanis members and guests each Wednesday beginning at 11:30 a.m.  The Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills is one of six Kiwanis Clubs in Moore County.