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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1996
Page
10
Michael W. Gibbons argues that despite rapid tech advances, leisure time hasn't increased. He notes modern conveniences raise new hassles, cites the post office and cars, and compares past toil with present embedded demands. He warns against overreliance on technology eroding genuine leisure and fun.
Operation Cool Breeze expands with fan donations at the CSR Girl Scout Service Center 1325 Greene Street Augusta GA to aid seniors facing extreme heat. CSRGSC plans 50th Camp Tanglewood anniversary sourcing alumni and artifacts while aging series airs July 11 across SC with six segments.
USC prevention center and SCETV host six teleconferences titled Successful Aging to inform older adults about aging. Aiken Regional Medical Centers offers a mother daughter and father son chastity course by Family Honor for open talks and better parent child communication. Tonia Seth teaches the two sessions on July 12 and July 13 with a $5 fee and registration required at the Resource Center. call (803) 641-5926. MOWW Chapter To Sponsor Independence Celebration. The Augusta Chapter of MOWW hosts Independence Day and Flag Presentation at 10 a.m. July 4, 1996 at the Signers Monument Greene Street. Major General Perry M. Smith will be the guest speaker. GC flag ceremonies with wreaths by Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution and participation by Richmond Academy AJROTC and Butler MCJROTC. Public invited.
The next Aiken Jaycees meeting is Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Jaycee Hut near Highway 1 and the Fairgrounds. A guest speaker will present hands on team building followed by an ice cream social. Babysitting is provided. Membership is open to men and women ages 11 to 39. Call Laura at 649-1912 for more information.
The Aiken SPCA will hold an adoption day from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kroger on Silver Bluff Road. Volunteers will display animals ready for adoption and provide information on adoptions and pet food samples. For more details call 648 6863.
The Fourth of July Family and Fun Day will be held Thursday July 4 from 11 a.m. until Charges for booths are $10 for Association Members and $20 for non-members. For more information contact Rev. Alfred Holmes at 648-5457 or Marie Pam Chislom at 652-7312.
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