Alzheimer’s Support Group: The second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room at Athens Regional Medical Center. For information contact Mattie Lou Hawkins at 745-4479, or the chapter office at 510-8883. The public is welcome to attend.

Women United in Community Service: Provides support to minority students through education and motivation. Meets at the home of Frances Williams the third Monday of each month. For info. call Janice Hardaway at 745-2954.

Cardiac Support Group: will meet from 7-8 p.m. on the fourth Thursday every month at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center in the Athens Medical Group offices on Madison Ave. The public is invited to attend. Please call Kim Borris at 745-6575, ext. 128 for additional information. Community Cardiac Support Group: meets the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Cardiac Rehab Center in Athens Medical Group complex on Madison Avenue. For more information call 744-3321.

Breast Cancer Support Group Y-ME: Meets the third Monday of each month from 5 p.m. in the conference room of Athens Regional Medical Center. For information call Ann Martin, 745-0184 or Janice Martin at 745-1280.

Tri-County Center: Offers a process of evaluation, education, training and employment for disabled adults. Programs include vocational training, work adjustment training, supported employment and residential services. For information phone 745-8902. A United Way agency.(c)

Fibromyalgia Support: Group does not meet on a regular basis, but individuals are interested in helping others understand this condition. For more information contact Verdine Thompson at 745-4796.

Lupus Support: Group does not meet on a regular basis, but individuals are interested in helping others with the disease. For more information contact Frankie Richey at 263-2926.

Organ Transplant Support Group: An organization for all Pre and Post Transplant patients and spouses to come together for fellowship and support. They meet the last Tuesday of each month at Ryans Steakhouse on Kingston Pike west in Knoxville, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 694-0269.

Grief Support Group: meets the third Thursday of every month at the Trinity United Metodist Church library at 7 p.m.

Women At The Well Support Group: Meet every Monday at 6 p.m. at 104 E. Washington Ave., For more info. call 745-0010

Military Order of the Purple Heart: Provides assistance to those who received the Purple Heart. Call local agent Jim Taylor at 334-3604 for more info.

Chilhowee Shriners: Assistance for children with crippling diseases or those who have been burned is available through the Shriners. Call Ed Clowers at 745-6042 or Jack Whiteside at 336-2556 for more information.

Diabetes Support Group: meets the third Thursday of every month at Athens Regional Medical Center at 7 p.m. For more information call 744-3249.

Good Faith Clinic: Free primary care clinic for the uninsured is open every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the McMinn County Health Department. For information call 745-6575.

Habitat for Humanity of McMinn County: For information on work schedules and meetings call the InFOline at 745-3100, extension 1630. To help end substandard housing in McMinn County or to be considered as a partner family please call 887-3535.

The H.O.P.E. Center: Serves victims of domestic violence and rape/sexual assault. For help or information call 745-5289, 24 hours a day. A United Way agency.(c)

Coordinated Charities: Food pantry is always accepting donations of non-perishable food items and canned goods. Volunteers are also needed to staff the food pantry. Call 745-9625 to apply for assistance or to volunteer. 1217A, S. Congress Pkwy. A United Way agency.

Green Thumb Incorporated: Are you 55 or older, looking for work? Green Thumb, Inc. can help your with training, interviews, resumes, supportive services and job referrals. Call Norma Schinkai at 1-800-227-3520, or write to Green Thumb, Inc., P.O. Box 23920, Little Rock, AR 72221.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings throughout the area: ATHENS — Monday - 8pm, Step Study, open; Wednesday - noon, open dicussion; Thursday - 8pm, Big Book Study,closed; Friday - 8pm, open discussion; Saturday - noon, Big Book study all at 104 1/2 Washington Ave. ETOWAH — 8 p.m. Tue., at 7th St. and Ohio Ave., and Thurs., at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church. DECATUR — 8-9 p.m. Sun., at City/County Building; and Thurs., at 8 p.m. in room A at the City/County Building. BENTON — 8 p.m. Open meeting Fri., in the courtroom of the Polk County Courthouse. CALHOUN — 10 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., and 10a.m. Sat. and Sun., at the Union Hall next to Meadow Lands Park on Hwy. 163. CHARLESTON — 6 p.m. Sun., in the Municipal Building.

Dakoda Place: Fun psycho-social activites and outings for adults with biological brain disorders (mental illnesses). Open from 1-7 p.m. Wed -Fri and 12:30-6 p.m. on Sat., and Sun. For more info., call 744-9540.

La Leche League: The group is for breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women interested in breastfeeding. It has a breastfeeding hotline for mothers or mothers-to-be with questions concerning breastfeeding. Call 745-4507. They meet the second Thursday of every month at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Call Heidi Bowman at 745-8284 for more info.

McMinn Regional Humane Society: Volunteers needed for animal care at Athens shelter, call 744-9548 or 745-3140 for more information. Donate crushed aluminum cans to the collection bin at the animal shelter off Alford Street; mail Homer Homeless coupons from Gaines pet products to MRHS, P.O. Box 7, Athens, Tenn.

Road To Recovery Transportation Program: sponsored by the American Cancer Society and coordinated by CONTACT, is a program offering cancer patients rides to and from their treatment. Volunteers for the program are needed. Each volunteer would use his/her own car and be reimbursed for gas expenses. For more information or to register call 745-9111.

Living Faith Center: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, clothing distribution, at 7 Hornsby St., Athens.(c)

McMinn-Meigs-Monroe CONTACT: Troubled? Need someone to talk to? There’s always someone who will listen at CONTACT. CONTACT provides anonymous, confidential help by telephone. Call 745-9111 or 337-3800, 24 hours a day. A United Way agency.(c)

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: (RSVP) Those age 55 and over who would like to perform volunteer service in their community should call Connie Landrum at 334-4270.

McMinn County Senior Center: Serves those age 60 and up. Offers a process of education, physical fitness programs, intergenerational and musical programs, a bowling league, dances, congregate and home-delivered meals and more. Call 745-6830. A United Way agency. Meigs County Senior Center: Open to all seniors 60 and older. Meals are brought in daily, crafts, pool table and programs of interest to senior citizens are offered. Blood pressure clinics are also available. There are devotions with a minister weekly. For more information call Maryann Bohland at 334-3242. Etowah Senior Center: Volunteers needed to deliver meals. Call 263-1209.(c)

Better Living Community Service Center: Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., clothing distribution; 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. food and clothing distribution, 407 New Englewood Road.(c)

Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency (SETHRA): Provides transportation for anyone, regardless of income level or medical necessity. For more information call 745-8095.(c)

Brain Injury Support Group: 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at Athens Regional Medical Center. For more info. call 744-0438.

Learn to Read, Pre-GED tests and GED classes in Meigs County: Free. Call Robert Greene at 334-5793 or Mrs. Creasman at 334-5207 from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., or after 4 p.m. call 334-3446.(c)

Signal Center for Special Children: Early intervention program for physically or mentally handicapped pre-schoolers (birth to age 3) at 710 Ohio Street. Day care for children without handicaps is also available. For information call Missy Folmar, director, at 745-4673. A United Way agency.(c)

Child Find: As part of the McMinn County School System’s Child Find/Screening activities, we are accepting community referrals for children, birth through 21 years of age who are suspected of having a disability. For information contact Katherine Abernathy at 744-1623. Child Find: The Meigs County School System accepts referrals for children ages three to five who have a suspected disability. Call 334-4467 or 334-5793 for more information concerning the pre-school program.

The grief support group focuses on all the feelings and changes that come with the grief experience. Come and share the opportunity to talk with others who are experiencing the feelings of loneliness, sadness, anger or guilt that can come with grief. A free service provided by Adventa Hospice, 744 Tell Street, Suite 100, Athens, Tn 37303 Meetings are held on the forth Wednesday of each month from 4:30 to 5:30 at the Adventa office. For more information call the Bereavement Coordinator at 423-745-8755 or 1-800-951-2561.

Interested person should contact the area contact Linda by phone at 423-263-8869 or the National MS Society 1-800-344-4867

Address: 205 McMinn Ave Meets 2nd Friday each month