The holidays can be tough on those who have struggled with addiction. It can be a recipe for relapse between holiday stress and family gatherings with alcohol. If you have a loved one struggling with drug or alcohol use, help is available. Being close with family for the holidays may also have caused you to notice that they are not doing well and struggling with addiction. Take the time to talk to them, ask them what they may be struggling with, and discuss treatment. Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 1-800-431-1754. To learn more about the dangers of waiting visit https://www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/the-dangerous-waiting-game.html.
NA meetings
Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. at Decherd United Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St., Decherd. NA, 866-801-6621.
AlAnonmeetings
AlAnon meetings for family members or friends struggling with problem drinkers are held on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 100 S. Jefferson St., Winchester. In Tullahoma, meetings are held at Serenity House, 313 Collins Ave., Tullahoma, on Mondays at 7 p.m. For information, call 931-327-2165.
AA meetings
Alcoholics’ Anonymous meetings are held Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at 100 S. Jefferson St., Winchester. For information on AA, call 866-641-9190.
Jan. 5
“Sewanee 1899 Unrivaled”
WCTE Central TN PBS will air the documentary film “Sewanee 1899 Unrivaled” tonight at 8 p.m. The film, produced by Sewanee alumni Norman Jetmundsen, C'76, and David Crews. C'76, tells the remarkable true story about the Sewanee football team of 1899. In the 140 years of college football, nothing else comes close to this team and its season. On Nov. 9-15, the 1899 Sewanee Football team took a six-day train trip, covering 2,500 miles. The Iron Men won five games, all on the road without allowing a single point. Learn more about the documentary at https://sewanee1899.org.
Jan. 7
F.C. Chess Club
Everyone is welcome to join in the Franklin County Chess Club starting this Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at the Franklin County Library. The club meets each Saturday at the same time and place and welcomes all skill levels from beginners to masters and everyone in between for competitive or casual play. Chess players may come and go as they please. Contact David Toledo at 931-691-1410 or email dct0004@auburn.edu with questions or visit www.winchestertnchess.com.
Jan. 18
F.C. Republican Ladies
The ladies’ division of the Franklin County Republican Party will be meet Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at SUNRISE (The Breakfast Place) in Decherd. Topics will include the upcoming party chili supper and the party reorganization, which happens every two years. All interested ladies are invited.
Jan. 19
Big Brothers & Big Sisters meeting
One of the Franklin County Library’s new partners is Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Tennessee Valley. Anyone interested in becoming a mentor is urged to attend an information session on Jan. 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the library.
SCHRA meeting
South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council meets Jan. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at the SCHRA central office in Fayetteville.
Jan. 21
Polar Plunge
Everyone is invited to the Polar Plunge on Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. at the boat ramp near Lakeview Marina inside Tims Ford State Park. Take an icy dip in the lake to support the park. Registration will include a Tims Ford beach towel. Register at friendsoftimsfordstatepark.com. Cost is $30.
Jan. 27
Safety checkpoint
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a roadside-safety checkpoint on Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. at UT Farm Road and Spring Creek Road in Estill Springs.
