Happenings in Dec. 29, 2022, edition

Help with addiction

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.

AlAnon

meetings

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. beginning Aug. 1. 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.

Full Moon Healing Project

Anyone who has experienced any type of abuse such as domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking or who is struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse may attend the Full Moon Healing Project group meetings held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Campora Family Resource Center, 900 S. Shepherd St., Winchester. For more information, call 931-636-1852, email thefullmoonhealing@gmail.com or visit the group’s Facebook page.

USPO holiday schedule

All US Post Offices will be closed for federal holiday on Jan 2. There will be no residential or business deliveries on Jan. 2 except for Priority Mail Express, which is delivered 365 days a year in select locations for an additional fee. Regular mail delivery will resume on Jan. 3.

Dec. 30

Blood drive

Blood Assurance will hold a blood drive Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Winchester. Donors may also give blood at the Blood Assurance office, 604 N. Jackson St., Tullahoma, 931-461-5773.

Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve dance

A New Year’s Eve dance will be held Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight at Firefly Gala Ballroom in Cowan. Call 931-313-5930 for ticket prices and/or overnight reservations at the Franklin House.

Jan. 4

STLS meeting

The January meeting of the Southern Tennessee Ladies Society will be held on Jan. 4, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at the Franklin County Country Club. Julia Cobb will present the program, “Whiskey Women”on how women are taking over the world of distilleries.  For luncheon reservations call Tina Roth at 931-967-4813 or reply2stls@att.net.

Jan. 19

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 Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. at the boat ramp near Lake View 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 driver roadside safety checkpoint Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. at UT Farm Road and Spring Creek Road in Estill Springs. 

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