Carolina Premium Outlets (September 28)
We will travel to Smithfield, NC to enjoy “50 Plus Shoppers Perks.” You can take advantage of an extra 10% savings by showing your photo I.D. We will depart from the Campbell House parking lot at 8:30 am and return at 4:00 pm. The cost is $11r/$22nr. Please sign up by September 21. Read More →
Agatha Christie’s Birthday (September 21)
Dame Agatha Christie was an English crime writer of novels, short stories and plays. She also wrote romances under the name Mary Westmacott, but is remembered for her 80 detective novels. We will discuss our favorite Agatha Christie literature and enjoy dessert and drinks. The event will begin at 11:30 am at the Douglass Community Center. Please sign up by September 14. Read More →
Cholesterol Education Month (September 14)
September is National Cholesterol Education Month and it is a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower if high. We will have a guest speaker to discuss the importance of keeping your cholesterol healthy and checked. The presentation will begin at 12:00 pm at the Douglass Community Center. Please sign up by September 7. Read More →
Groovin’ with the Seventies (September 2)
What’s happening? Plenty in teh 1970s. Travel back in time during our special event. We will listen to Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane and more! We will serve light refreshments, including Tie - Dye cookies and soft drinks. We will test your knowledge of this decade with Grammy Awards trivia. The fun begins at 5:30 pm at the Douglass Community Center. Please sign up by September 1. Read More →
Bridge (Fridays)
Come and join our participants in a game or two of bridge! The fun begins at 1:00 pm and ends when everyone gets tired. Bridge is played in the DCC lounge. Come out and bring a friend! Read More →
Five Points Pet Resort offers your pet a home away from home
When you can’t take your pets along, Five Points Pet Resort offers them a home away from home. Read More →
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk Moore County NC
Walk with us toward a world without Alzheimer’s! Sign up today for the Alzheimer’s Association 2010 Moore County Memory Walk, on September 18 at Downtown Southern Pines Park! Registration will be at 9am and the walk will begin promptly at 10am. After you sign up, it’s time to set up your personal Web page. From here, you can start recruiting your team – and send e-mails to friends and family asking for donations! Visit us at http://memorywalk2010.kintera.org/moorecounty... [Read More...]
10 TIPS TO AVOID DRIVEWAY PAVING SCAMS
1.. Check with Consumer Affairs and/or the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been filed against the contractor. 2. Beware of any contractor who solicits your business by claiming they have leftover material and will perform the service at a reduced charge. 3. Ask the contractor for the names of suppliers he deals with, and for names of previous customers who live in your area. 4. Don’t rely on verbal... [Read More...]
Outside the Box Photography & Graphics
I don’t know if I am normal or not, but I always try to encourage anyone to take up photography. I am always willing to offer tips, advice and even to go out with cameras in hand for practice. I have a friend who just bought a new camera and was complaining that there is nothing to shoot! That stumped me because I am NEVER at a loss for something to aim my camera at. I may delete 99% of what I shoot, but I always jump at an opportunity... [Read More...]
Outside the Box Photography & Graphics
This past week, I decided I needed some close-up shots. Even though I don’t own a macro lens, I do quite nicely with my 18-55mm and 55-250mm lenses. I dare say that no one could tell which of the photos shown were taken with which lens or that they weren’t taken with a macro lens. And, it’s not like I needed an excuse to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather, either! Actually, I believe that all of these photos were taken... [Read More...]
