A Visit with Mr. Lincoln by Jim Getty
Tue, February 23
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Free
Owens Auditorium

Travel to the Civil War Era with a first-person presentation by
award-winning Lincoln re-enactor Jim Getty. Getty has portrayed our
16th president on A&E’s “The Assassination of President Lincoln” and
TBS’s “The Ironclads.”

Downtown Southern Pines

See our website:  www.southernpines.biz

Open House 2pm-4:30pm

Tree Lighting Ceremony 4:30pm

Enjoy entertainment including the Golf Capital Chorus, Trinity AME Zion Church, hand-bell performers, strolling carolers & more!

Start your shopping at the shops downtown and enjoy refreshments, decorations, & specials.

Make a stop at Train Station Park for free pictures with Santa (remember to bring your camera).

Our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at 4:30pm.

Be sure to bring your friends, family, & neighbors!  You won’t want to miss this event!

This event is hosted by the Southern Pines Business Association. Thanks to our sponsors: First Bank, The Pilot, Bill Smith Ford, The Town of Southern Pines, and Muirfield Broadcasting!

November 7th 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Sandhills Bowling Center, Highway 5, Aberdeen, NC 28315

FREE BOWLING

$5 FOOD VOUCHER PER PERSON

Clown, balloons, face painting and more!!
Military ID required- Moore County Active Military

Reservation Required, please register online at:

http://moorecountymilitaryappreciation.eventbrite.com

Let them know you saw it on SandhillsSeniors.com

For additional information please call 910-692-8988

Event Date: 10/31/2009 & 11/01/09

Start Time: 10AM

End Time: 6PM

Location:
Jordan Lake Farm (Adjacent to Jordan Lake NC)
1226 Marthas Chapel Rd.
Apex, North Carolina 27523
Invitation for All Cool Cars Families & Friends
Costume Theme Sat. (Halloween) Farm Animal
Dates: Oct. 31st & Nov. 1st 2009 (2 – Days) Sat/Sun
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM For VIP Parking Arrive between 9 – 11 AM
12 Bands 3 Stages
Cool Cars,Live Music,Arts & Crafts,Food,Helicopter Rides,Nature Walks,Children Activities,And Much More!!!
Visit: www.jordanlakeartsandmusic.org
Tickets: $10. in adv. etix.com $15. at Door
Children FREE! 12 & Under

The Union Pines Marching Vikings will be hosting the 17th annual Viking Classic marching band competition on Saturday, October 24th from 1:00 pm until 9:30 pm at Union Pines High School.  Admission to the event is $5.00 and several concessions will offer a variety of food.  This is a major fundraiser that will enable the Marching Vikings to purchase much needed new instruments, uniforms, equipment, and to cover transportation costs, another huge expense.  There will be 21 bands in competition ranging from Class 1A to Class 4A.  Come prepared to have a fun-filled day and be entertained by great music and shows. The opening ceremonies will begin at 1: 15 pm and the first band will perform at 1:30 pm.  Many bands will follow with an awards ceremony for all classes at 8:30.  The Union Pines Marching Vikings will be performing at exhibition along with the UNC Pembroke Marching Band before the awards ceremony. The UNC Pembroke Drumline will also perform at intermission between the 2A and 3A bands. Trophies will be presented by the Union Pines Marching Viking Seniors.
This year, the Marching Vikings are proud to present Spies, a marching show that takes you on a mission that a secret agent would be expected to complete.  In Accepting the Mission, we set up the plot as the hero is contacted by the agency and sent on a mission.  Mysterious Shadows reveals clues to the mission which are found in a cavern, shrouded in mystery.  Our hero gathers and begins pursuing the clues when he suddenly encounters mysterious lady, in Lady with a Secret.  The hero confronts the antagonist whom he must vanquish in order to complete his mission in The Nemesis.  Our hero must work quickly and heroically to disable an illusionary explosive device to save the planet from destruction in The Doomsday Device!  Finally, since no spy story would be complete without a swingin’ and stylish getaway, we will recreate an exciting ending in A Cool Getaway!
The Marching Vikings take the field under the direction of Mr. Rob Hill.  The Marching Vikings’ assistant director is Ms. Jessica Traversino, the colorguard instructor is Mrs. Cori Dunn, and the percussion instructors are Mr. Wayne Osborne and Mr. Tom Bernett. The 2009 student drum majors are Murphy Pilson, April Shiflett, and Maggie Trout who are responsible for directing the band while performing on the field.  The brass captain is Sierra Bunnell, the woodwind captain is Callen Leak, the sideline percussion captains are Whitley Smith and AJ Rackl, the field percussion captains are Brooke Epley and Kailyn Mangrum, and the colorguard captains are Rebekah Williams and Lindsey Burns.
This year, the Marching Vikings have received straight superior ratings and took Grand Champion at the Pinecrest Bandfest and placed first overall in their class at the Terry Sanford Bulldog Invitational. They took 1st place colorguard at South View along with the spirit award and the peoples choice award which is determined by the audiences favorite band of the day.  They will also be competing at Cape Fear, and Lee County this season.  Last year, the Marching Vikings had an outstanding season, having placed in every competition entered for class 4A. They competed at Scotland County, Pinecrest, South View, Fuquay-Varina, and Lee County. Their awards included superior ratings, and first places for marching, general effect, music, drum majors, color guard, and percussion.  The Marching Vikings also received first place in overall Class 4A competitions, to include two Grand Champion Trophies for highest overall score of the day, and the Peoples Choice Award voted on by the audience for favorite band of the day, where up to 22 bands throughout the state have competed.
Thanks to all the local businesses and parents that contributed to making this year’s Viking Classic a success.  Also, the Union Pines band students will begin their annual two week fruit sale starting in November.  The fruit will be delivered in early December.  If you are interested in fresh Florida fruit and supporting the band, contact any Union Pines band member or Mr. Hill at Union Pines High School.  You may visit the bands website at www.unionpinesband.org for more pertinent information about the band and their performance schedules.  Thanks for your support!

Wii Fit (Monday – Friday)

The Douglass Community Center recently added the Nintendo Wii Fit to the program.  You can do yoga, balance games, strength training and aerobics.  It is one of the most physically challenging game consoles!  The Wii Fit is available for use from 8:30 – 4:30 pm.

Wii League (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)

Bring a friend or foe and join a Wii league.  You can play tennis, bowling, baseball, golf and boxing!  Four players can play at a time.  You can create your own Mii (a version of yourself) to save on file.  Contact Rynet Oxendine to set up league play.

Tap Dancing (Wednesdays)

Do you enjoy dancing?  Do you like to perform in front of an audience?  Then come to the
Douglass Community Center and learn all the tap dancing moves from instructor Mary Lou
Bernett.  There are two classes: beginners and advanced.  All classes take place in the DCC
auditorium.  Beginners start at 5:00 pm and advanced class begins at 3:00 pm.
Registration fee        $15r/$30nr
Sessions            Six – month cycle beginning September

Senior Gym Time (Monday – Friday)

(Southern Pines Recreation Center)
Registration fee: $10r/$20nr
Walking is one of the best methods of exercising.  It helps burn calories, reduces the risk of
developing or dying of heart disease, helps maintain healthy bones, controls blood pressure,
etc.  Come out and join the senior gym time and enjoy walking while meeting new people.
Senior Gym time follows the traditional school calendar.  Sessions starts in September and runs to
February.  School hours are 9:30 – 11:30 am.

Canasta (Wednesdays)

Canasta is a matching card game in which the object is to create melds of cards of the same rank and then go out by playing or discarding all the cards in your hand.  Time = 10:00 – 12:00 pm

Chess (Thursdays)

Chess is a recreational and competitive game for two players.  Don Hammerman instructs all levels of participants.  Bring a board and enjoy the challenge!  Time = 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Mahjongg (Thursdays)

Mahjongg is a game for four players that originated in China.  The group at DCC plays the Chinese version. Mahjongg involves skill, strategy, and calculation, as well as a certain degree of luck.  We have several sets so more individuals can play.  The group meets at 12:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month.  Time = 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Crafts (Fridays)

Are you crafty?  Artistic?  Then join the DCC’s craft club.  The club makes jewelry, decorations, and more.  You will have the opportunity to meet new people while having fun.  All crafts are free!  Time = 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Trivia Day (last Tuesday of month)

Regardless of one’s age and physical ability, games such as golf, billiards, board games, etc. are considered to be those types of recreational activities that people select to try in order to increase their mental and/or physical skills while enjoying the excitement.  Games increase a person’s capabilities and assist in developing a better understanding of ourselves.  Time = 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Randolph Mall + K&W Cafeteria (November 30)

We will take a relaxing trip to Asheboro, N.C. to enjoy lunch at K&W Cafeteria and then head over to the local mall for some shopping.  Please register by November 11, 2009.  Time = 10:00 – 3:00 pm; Cost: $7r/$14nr

Dictionary Diversions (October 16)

October 16 is Dictionary Day, a day commemorating the birthday of Noah Webster.  We will play word games and puzzles.  There will be crossword puzzles, word searches, and board games.  We will serve light refreshments and beverages.  Play alphabet bingo, dictionary relay, dictionary memory game and more!  Time 1:00 – 2:00pm.  Please register by October 9.

Birthday/Bingo Bash (October 30)

Come and celebrate your birthday at the DCC for the months of September, October, November and December.  Anyone can attend.  Enjoy food, fun and bingo!  The cost is free to those who have birthdays in the aforementioned months. Time 1:00 – 2:00 pm.   Please register by October 23.

Aviation History Month (November 3)

Anniversary of aeronautical experiments in November 1782 (exact dates unknown), by Joseph Michel Montgolfier and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier, brothers living at Annonay, France.  Inspired by Joseph Priestly’s book Experiments Relating to the Different Kinds of Air, the brothers experimented with filling paper and fabric bags with smoke and hot air, leading to the invention of the hot-air balloon, man’s first flight and the entire science of aviation and flight.  We will commemorate this day by making paper airplanes, flying them and enjoying some light refreshments.  Time 11:30 – 12:15 pm.  Please register by October 29.

Thanksgiving Potluck (November 24)

In order to give thanks we will host a special brown bag lunch/game day with a potluck lunch.  Please let us know what you will bring.  We will have a sign – up sheet for food/dessert.  Those who bring a dish or dessert do not have to pay.  We will provide beverages.  Time 11:30 – 12:30 pm.  Please register by May 10.

National Red Ribbon Week (October 20)

Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Although the start end dates can vary slightly depending on the organization and source, Red Ribbon Week generally takes place the last full week in October, with the weekends before and following the last full week included as appropriate celebration dates. This year Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated October 17-25, 2009.   Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of drug free America.   And, perhaps more importantly, Red Ribbon Week commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico while fighting the battle against illegal drugs to keep our country and children safe.  Time = 11:30 – 12:15 pm

National American Indian Heritage Month (November 10)

The 40,000+ members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina reside primarily in Robeson, Hoke,Cumberland and Scotland counties. The Lumbee Tribe is the largest tribe in North Carolina, the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River and the ninth largest in the nation. The Lumbee take their name from the Lumbee River which winds its way through Robeson County. Pembroke, North Carolina is the economic, cultural and political center of the tribe.  The ancestors of the Lumbee were mainly Cheraw and related Siouan-speaking Indians who have lived in the area of what is now Robeson County since the 1700s. The Lumbee people have been recognized by the state of North Carolina since 1885, and at the same time established a separate school system that would benefit tribal members. In 1887, the state established the Croatan Normal Indian School, which is today The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. In 1956 a bill was passed by the United States Congress which recognized the Lumbee as Indian, but denied the tribe full status as a federally recognized Indian tribe.  Come out and learn more about this complicated and diverse tribe.  Light refreshments will be served.  Time = 11:30 – 12:15 pm

If you haven’t yet seen Mad Men, tune to AMC on Sunday night at 10:00 PM to watch. For those of you who are early risers, 10:00 PM might be too late.  AMC re-runs each episode at various times during the week.  Check the AMC schedule for dates and times.

The series is a Golden Globe® winner for Best TV Drama, and for good reason.  The acting is stellar, with Jon Hamm playing the lead character, Don Draper.  My goodness, there’s a lot of smoking and drinking!

Mad Men makes me nostalgic, that’s for sure.  After visiting the official web site, I found a place where I could create a cartoon character version of myself, dressed as an early 60s house wife.  Why not give it a try yourself?

What are some of your favorite memories from the early 1960s? What were you doing at the time? Share your stories with us!

To read more about AMC’s Mad Men, click on over to Vanity Fair’s web site.

Official Mad Men Site