Sensory Friendly Films

The Austism Society of America has partnered with AMC Theaters to present "Sensory Friendly Films". These special showings of movies are for those affected by autism and their families. The films will be shown with quieter sound, more lighting, and no advertisements. Audience members are welcome to bring their own snacks and move, dance, sing, or speak along with the film.

These Atlanta-area theaters are participating in the program:

AMC Discover Mills 18 AMC Phipps Plaza 14 AMC Southlake 24
5900 Sugarloaf Parkway 3500 Peachtree Rd NE 7065 Mount Zion Cir
Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Atlanta, GA 30326 Morrow, GA 30260
678-847-9265 404-231-1492 770-473-0719


Here is the movie schedule:

September 4 - "Nanny McPhee Returns"
October 2 - "Legend of the Guardians - The Owls of Ga'Hoole"
November 6 - "MegaMind"
November 20 - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt 1"
December 11 - "The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader"

All films are shown at 10:00am.

Tickets are sold at the theater box office on the day of the show.

Monroe Woman Celebrates 114th Birthday

Besse Cooper, a Monroe resident, celebrated her 114th birthday yesterday. She is the third oldest person living.

Read all about Ms. Cooper's life and birthday celebration on the Athens Banner-Herald website:

www.onlineathens.com/stories/082710/new_700913854.shtml

Libraries Across the Country Face Cuts

Newsweek ran an article this week about the state of America's libraries and the significant cuts they are facing. In fact, Seattle is closing all of its libraries for an entire week to save money.

Please read the article located at www.newsweek.com/2010/08/23/libraries-face-increasing-budget-cutbacks.html and remember to support your local library!

If You Like...Mary Higgins Clark

You might enjoy books by these other mystery authors:

• Sandra Brown
  
• Catherine Coulter
  
• Joy Fielding
  
• Linda Howard
  
• Lisa Gardener
  
• Iris Johansen
  
• Patricia Cornwell
  
• Robin Cook
  
• Stella Cameron
  
• Stuart Woods
  
• James Patterson
  
• Kay Hooper
  
• Tess Gerritsen
  
• Jeffery Deaver
  

Volunteer with RFB&D

Today's Athens Banner-Herald has a story about volunteering with Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. Volunteers can now record books both at RFB&D offices or in their home!

To read the entire article, please visit www.onlineathens.com/stories/081610/liv_695598892.shtml.

Abnormal Vessel Growth and Corneal Transplant Rejection

Scientists have found that patients with abnormal vessel growth, a condition called neovascularization, are more likely to reject corneal transplants. However, this risk can be reduced with the use of antiangiogenic drugs.

To read more about this study, please visit the MSNBC.com article provided by Health Day:

http://health.msn.com/health-topics/vision/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100260866

Transportation Workshop

A Transportation Workshop will be held August 23 in Macon, Georgia. Please see the press release below for more information.

There is still room available! We encourage everyone to attend this highly important workshop which addresses the issue of transportation - specifically if you, a family member or a friend have or know someone with a disability.

REGISTER TODAY!

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE RURAL AND HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION WORKSHOP ON AUGUST 23, 2010 IN MACON NOW AVAILABLE

"Rural and Human Services Transportation Coordination" legislation in Georgia passed at the 2010 session of the General Assembly. As in a number of states, it is now required that agencies work together to deliver transportation in a coordinated, efficient manner to all Georgians. As a positive first step towards coordination, The Governor's Office of Highway Safety (through the Strategic Highway Safety Plan and the Older Driver Task Force), the Department of Community Health (through the Georgia Council of Aging), and the Department of Human Services (through the Division of Aging Services) are sponsoring a one-day Rural and Human Services Coordinated Transportation Workshop on Monday, August 23, 2010 at The Methodist Home for Children and Youth in Macon, Georgia. Details and registration can be found here or in the links below.

Below is the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) weblink for you to register for the upcoming Workshop on the above subject.

Please post this to your organization's website or use other means to get the word out to your membership to register and to review the Agenda for the August 23 Workshop on Rural and Human Services Coordinated Transportation in Georgia!

Click on the Workshop image on this link, then open the registration document.

http://www.gahighwaysafety.org

Eye Ulcers on the Rise

Eye ulcers, small open sores on the surface of the eye, are on the rise. These sores are problematic because they can allow viruses or bacteria to enter the eye. One culprit of the rise of corneal abrasions may be contact lenses, especially those designed for longer wear.

An article about this is on MSNBC.com today.

www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38639708/ns/health-more_health_news/

Senior Citizens Plug In

The New York Times recently had an article about the way senior citizens can use the internet to stay in touch, even when getting out of the house can be difficult.

One senior center in Queens, NY, hosts a virtual chat where seniors can log in from home and video chat with others. Some doctors and social workers offer Skype sessions. Other sites allow you to input blood pressure or blood sugar readings and send them to your doctor, or order groceries online for delivery.

Technology has made it much easier for people to stay in touch. To read the article, please visit the NYT New Old Age Blog.

If You Like....Agatha Christie

You might like books by these other cozy mystery authors:

• Mary Daheim
  
• Carolyn Hart
  
• Elizabeth George
  
• Martha Grimes
  
• P.D. James
  
• Ruth Rendell
  
• Ngaio Marsh
  
• Dorothy Sayers
  
• Rex Stout
  
• M.C. Beaton
  
• Margaret Truman
  
• Alexander McCall Smith