Organizations

Adoptive Parents Support Group, sponsored by the United Methodist Family Services, meets at Fishersville United Methodist Church the first and third Monday nights of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. Com join other adoptive parents for an evening of sharing and training. Free childcare and refreshments will be available. For more information, call Kris Brement at 949-0974 or email kfb@ntelos.net.

Adult Book Club meets at Augusta County Library in Fishersville at 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.

AMC Care Home Medical - specializes in respiratory services, medical supplies and durable medical equipment in your home. Retail store hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., M-F, Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 24-hour emergency service available for respiratory and DME. 64 Sports Medicine Drive, Fishersville. Contact:  Robert Kirby, 332-4959; rkirby@augustamed.com.

AMC Community Wellness - provides health education and screening programs for worksites, schools, civic groups and faith communities. Info: 932-4190; 332-4190.

AMC LEAP (Leisure Experiences for Active People) - offers an activities group for physically challenged people who want to experience the fun and excitement of past leisure interests by gaining new skills. LEAP offers programs for disabled children and adults along with their families and/or caregivers. Contact person:  Amie Trinca, 332-4050; atrinca@augustamed.com.

AMC Outpatient Behavioral Health Services - provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to members of the community. Info: 941-2525.

American Legion Post 340 East Augusta County meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.

Americans with Disabilities Act, Waynesboro - provides ombudsman, consultant services and resources. Meets part time. Room 101, 503 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Contact: Charles Downs, 942-6718; downscf@ci.waynesboro.va.us.

Arc of Augusta - educates and advocates for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Providing services to mentally retarded and mentally disabled individuals through day support, summer camp, social and supper clubs. Office and programs available Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact person:  Executive Director, 943-1618, toll free 1-877-288-4710; arc102@ntelos.net.

Augusta County Genealogical Society meets on the third Wednesdays of each month at 1 p.m. at the Waynesboro Public Library. The public is invited. For more information, call David Riel, 885-2277.

Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - a tandem health-care facility with 112 beds, offers skilled care, long-term care, and a secure Alzheimer's unit, 83 Crossroads Lane, Fishersville, across from Augusta Medical Center and behind Crossroads Baptist Church.  Contact person: Wanda Allen, LPN Admissions Director, phone 256-1242.

Augusta County Railroad Club meets the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at its location in the Kroger shopping center on Arch Avenue in Waynesboro. Work nights every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the same location to work on new modules repair track, etc., and members are available to advise and assist anyone  wishing help with model railroading. We are also open to the public the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with trains operating on several layouts. If you have questions or think you might like to become a member, call 949-0275.

Augusta-Staunton Health Department - provides health promotion, disease prevention and environmental protection; 1414 N. Augusta St., Staunton, 332-7830; www.thehealthdepartment.org.

Baby Cafe meets every third Tuesday of the month at 6-7:30 p.m. at 250 Central, the coffee shop at 2556 Jefferson Hwy (Rt. 250 West) in Waynesboro. Baby Cafe is an informal drop-in session convened to provide information and encouragement for breastfeeding moms and moms-to-be. In addition to offering mother-to-mother support, a trained and accredited breastfeeding counselor from the La Leche League will be present. For more information, contact Edie Eckman at 949-0828.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters: Providing  one-to-one adult companionship to single parent home children ages 6-18. 943-7871

Bipolar Disorder Support Group will meet every Thursay at 2 p.m.at Valley Hope Counseling Center, Waynesboro, in the Stoneridge Office Complex. This group is for persons and families who are affected by bipolar disorder; newcomers welcome. MHA-A for further information, 886-7181 / 949-0169 or mhaa@ntelos.net.

Blue Ridge Legal Services: Providing free legal assistance in civil matters to low income and elderly Shenandoah Valley residents. 433-1830 or 800-237-0141

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network - obtains and distributes nutritious foods while developing programs to help eliminate hunger. Contact person: Cathy Tracy, 248-3663; atracy@brafb.org.

Blue Ridge Corvette Club always welcomes visitors and prospective members. The group meets the second Monday of each month. For more infomration, call 248-1748.

Blue Ridge Cruisers of Madison County meets the second Thursday of each month. Call Dean Dodson at 948-3360 or visit www.madison-blueridgecruisers.com for more information.

Book 'Em Foundation - promotes literacy by holding an annual Book 'Em "Buy a Book, Stop a Crook" event.  Also has several literacy programs to help youth. Contact person:  Officer Mark Kearney, c/o Waynesboro Police Department, 942-6683; Kearneymp@ci.waynesboro.va.us.

Boy Scouts of America - serves youth from ages 6-20 within the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing and Exploring Programs. Meeting dates/times vary throughout Augusta, Highland and Nelson counties. Check the Web site at www.bsa-sjac-valley.org for specific unit information. Contact person: Dee Schartiger, 943-6675; e-mail: tigerz@adelphia.net.

Brown Bag Book Club meets at the Waynesboro Public Library on the third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m.

Career Support Systems Inc. - provides supported employment (job placement and related support services for people with disabilities). Contact person:  Anita Mundy, regional manager, toll free: 877-889-1727, ext. 13; Anita@careersupport.net.

Caregiver Support Group No. 1 - holds group meetings, 3 p.m. third Monday of each month at the Daily Living Center, 990 E. Hopeman Parkway, Waynesboro. Info: 949-4151.

Caregiver Support Group No. 2 - holds group meetings, 7 p.m.  fourth Tuesday of each month at the Augusta County Library, Fishersville. Info: 949-4151.

CASA for Children: Providing court system advocacy for abused and neglected children to ensure them a safe, permanent, nurturing home.  213-2272.

Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based 12-step program, is now meeting every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Waynesboro Mennonite Church. Persons with life controlling issues are invited to participate in the separate men's ans women's group meetings. Waynesboro Mennonite Church is located at the corner of Hopeman Pkwy and Monroe Ave. For more information, call 540-949-0446 or go to www.celebraterecovery.com.

Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth 942-6757
   Teen Activities: Providing  positive activities for area teens to socialize with their peers. bryantab@ci.waynesboro.va.us.
   Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition: Providing decision making information concerning early sexual activity to our youth while informing  the community on teen pregnancy issues.
   Teen Youth Corps: Providing pre-employment hands-on workplace training for adolescents through positive adult role models.  332-3806

Chrysalis, a spiritual group that presents speakers on spiritual, alternative health or environmental topics, meets the first Sunday of every month at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waynesboro, 565 Pine Ave. and 14th St., from 3-5 p.m. Info: 949-6276.

Community Child Care: Providing child care,  after school and summer programs for children ages 2-12 in Staunton.886-7372

Community Mediation Center: Providing conflict resolution services and conflict intervention training.
800-653-0019

Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery Group meets the second Monday of the month. There are no dues. For further information, call Helen Cloud at 540-886-5420 or Sue Strain at 540-932-2203.

Daily Living Center Inc. - provides daytime services for adults 18 and over whose family needs respite. Location: 990 E. Hopeman Parkway, Waynesboro. Info: 949-4151.

A support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. This group is non-judgmental, member-led and open to people of all beliefs. The meetings are held from 7:30-9 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 2807 N. Augusta St., Staunton. The support group is facilitated by the Shenandoah Valley Grief Services, a program of Lutheran Family Services of Virginia. For more information, contact Cynthia Long Lasher, grief support specialist, at 540-256-8366 or Sean McGowan, group member at 540-490-COPE. Funding for the group is co-sponsored by the AHC Community Health Foundation.

Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired - provides services to those with vision loss (all ages) in the areas of employment, education and personal independence. Contact person: Debby Austin, regional manager, 332-7729; Deborah. Austin@dbvi.virginia.gov.

Disabled Veterans in Waynesboro group meets the first Tuesday of every month at Gavid's in Waynesboro.

DuPont Pensioners meet teh secon Wednesday each month at Ryan's Restaurant in Staunton at 11:15 a.m. The Pensioner's Breakfast Club meets at Rowe's Restaurant, U.S. 250, Staunton, at 8 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Info: 324-0799.

Family Resource and Referral Center - provides services to strengthen families and foster the development of children through information and referral, parent educators and improving local child care. 934 N. Augusta St., Staunton. Contact person: Alan Fairfield, director, 245-5899,ext. 101; frrc2005@yahoo.com.

Gamblers Anonymous meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church, 717 Rugby Road, Charlottesville. For information, call 434-293-3686.

GE Retirees Association meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Summit Square dining room at noon. Fore more information, call Ray Depa at 942-4342 or Jerry Spooner at 941-3197.

Growing Places Child Care: Providing child care, preschool, after school and summer programs for children 6 weeks -12 years in Waynesboro. 942-2640.

Hoe 'n' Hope Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month. Fore more information, call 943-4446.

How to Garden Club meets on teh third Thursday of every month at the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, 364 Bridge Ave. The club is open to the public. For more information, call 942-2074 or 943-1041.

The Infertility and Pregnancy Loss Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. at the Woman's Center in Fishersville, across from AMC. Call Kim Powell at 943-9711 for more informationl.

Interim Healthcare - provides full-service home-health care, 24/7 care, skilled and nonskilled nursing services, physical and occupational therapy. Medicaid, Medicare approved. Private insurance and private pay, plus facility staffing ability. Contact person: Maureen Guardacosta, general manager, 885-4413; mguardacosta@teamvirginia.com.

Learn English And Reading Now (L.E.A.R.N.): Providing free, confidential, one-to-one tutoring in basic reading and English as a second language to persons out of the school system. 245-5136; learn@augusta.k12.va.us.

Leather and Lace Country Western Dance Club dances are held the first Saturday and third Friday of each month. Lessons are from 8-9 p.m. followed by open dancing from 9-11 p.m. $4 for members and first-timers, $6 non-members, $5 students with ID. All dances are held at the Dayton Learning Center on Mill Street in Dayton. Smoke and alcohol free. Call 540-568-8315.

Mental Health Association of Augusta Bipolar Support Group - offers a weekly free meeting for those who suffer from bipolar disorder and their family members or friends, led by Jennifer Hatter, L.P.C. Meets every Thursday, 1-2 p.m., at Valley Pastoral Counseling Center, Waynesboro. Contact person: Donna Gum, MHA-A Administrator, 886-7181 or 949-0169; mhaa@ntelos.net.

Mental Health Association of Augusta: Providing information/referral services on community mental health programs plus partnering with Office on Youth in parenting program to guide children through early adolescence.886-7181 or 949-0169.

New Directions: Providing free and confidential 24 hour crisis hotline, shelter, counseling, court advocacy, group support, education and emergency transportation for those impacted with domestic violence and sexual assault. 886-6800(hotline) or 885-7273(office); Program@newdirectionscenter.org.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group is held on the first Saturday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Church of Christ in Fishersville.

Salvation Army of Waynesboro and East Augusta County: Assisting with food, clothing, utilities, rent, furniture, transient meals, gas & transportation for job seekers and to medical facilities, emergency disaster services & lodging, counseling, 24/7 senior citizen telephone contact, and Christmas assistance to those in need. 943-7613 or 943-7591

Salvation Army Women's Fellowship meets weekly at The Salvation Army community worship center on teh corner of B Street and Delphine Avenue on Wednesdays. For more information, call 568-8315.

Shenandoah Valley Gem and Mineral Society meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Church of the Brethren on Bridge Street, Waynesboro.

Shenandoah Valley Grief Center - provides grief support services in Augusta, Rockingham, Page, and Shenandoah counties. Contact person: Cynthia Long-Lasher, grief specialist, 434-8450; www.flrc.org. For information on Death of a Loved One Support Group call 540-383-2902.

Shenandoah Valley Stroke Club/Recreation Therapy Department/Augusta Medical Center - provides community-based support group for stroke survivors, their families, friends and caregivers. Meets the first Wednesday of every month at  noon unless otherwise stated in newsletters. Location varies depending on the activity or outing. Contact person:  Shelley Payne, CTRS,  332-4052 or  932-4052; s2payne@augustamed.com.

Staunton Augusta YMCA  885-5164 or 885-8089
   Summer Camp: Providing an educational and caring summer program.
   Teen Center: Providing  positive activities for area teens to socialize with their peers.

Talking Book Center: Providing  special books on tape to those with physical impairments. 885-6215

Third Thursday Art Book Club meets at 12:30 p.m. Organized by Beverley Street Studio School, it offers a 10 percent discount off the topic book. The club meets at the studio gallery at 24 W. Beverley St., Staunton. Open to the public and refreshments provided. Info: 886-8636.

VAIL, Valley Associates for Independent Living - provides an array of services to individuals with disabilities to assist in maintaining independence in the community. Contact person: Gayl Brunk, phone 433-6513 or 1-888-242-VAIL; gayl@govail.org.

Valley Hope Counseling: Providing affordable sliding fee scale based counseling services to area residents. 941-8933

Valley Program for Aging Services Inc., MED-TED and TED programs are in full swing. For more information or to sign up to volunteer , call Valley Program for Aging Services at 949-7141.

Valley Music Academy: Providing quality music education to all children in our community to encourage cooperation and celebrate diversity. 942-8648

Vector Industries: Providing employment for area residents with and without disabilities. 943-8444

VFW Post 2424 of Waynesboro meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Gavid's Steak House, 1501 W. Broad St., Waynesboro. Meal at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m.

Virginia Cooperative Extension - enables people to improve their lives through education based on scientific knowledge. Local agents work in the areas of nutrition, consumer education, agriculture and youth development. Contact phone: Rockingham County Extension Office/Augusta County Extension Office: 564-3080, 245-5750.

Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - provides information about sign language interpreters, Virginia Relay and telecommunications.  Toll-free number: 1-800-552-7917. Contact person: Mike Ernest, 885-0822; Staunton@deafhh.org.

Waynesboro AARP luncheon meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Summit Square. For reservations, call 942-4424 by noon the Monday before the meeting.

Waynesboro Democratic Committee meets the first Thursday of each month at the Waynesboro Public Library lower level at 7 p.m..

Waynesboro Disability Services Board - 2 days@ci.waynesboro.va.us.

Waynesboro Duplicate Bridge Club has open game Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Waynesboro Country Club, Stratified Game on Mondays at 7 p.m. Daily Living Center. For information, call Betsy Ruehl, 942-3667.

Waynesboro Health Department - provides health promotion, disease prevention, and environmental protection; 1300 13th St., Waynesboro. Contact info: 949-0137; www.thehealthdepartment.org.

Waynesboro Newcomers Social Club meets from September through May, on the first Wednesday of each month, lunching at a different local restaurants at 11:30 a.m. On the third Thursday of each month is a coffee at 9 a.m. at the Waynesboro Public Library. For more information, call 943-3309.

Waynesboro Paranormal Research Group meets monthly at the Waynesboro Public Library on Wayne Avenue, from 7-9 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. For info, call 337-4144.

Waynesboro Women's Club Clothes Closet opens every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Clothing and housewares are free for clients of social services, church referrals and poeple with temporary special needs. The Clothes Closet is located at Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, 364 Bridge Ave., lower level.

WE CARE (local National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) - offers support to family and friends of those who suffer from a serious mental illness. Meets first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Valley Community Services Board, 85 Sangers Lane, Staunton. Contact person: Jeannette Iten, 949-7791.

Wednesday Night Book Club meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Waynesboro Public Library from 7-8 p.m. Call 942-6746 for more information.

Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center - provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services in Fishersville to realize optimal personal independence and employment. Contact person: Keith Burt, 332-7158 or 1-800-345-9972; Keith.Burt@wwrc.virginia.gov

WOW - Working on Wellness - A project of the Community Health Forum to increase the community's awareness of healthy lifestyle choices and their relationship to chronic diseases and to improve the health of our community, through increased activity and improved nutrition. Programs are available for all age groups. Call for information: 932-4190 or 332-4190.