Club news: Girl Scout volunteers needed

Girl Scouts need volunteers

Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council needs nine to 10 volunteers by Dec. 4 to work with girls in York County.

Volunteers manage troops of an average of 10 girls. In York County, 87 girls are wait-listed until a qualified volunteer can be found to serve as a role model.

“This is a critical time of year for girls, Girl Scouts and our community,” said Angela Woods, chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council. “We have girls who want to be a part of this special organization yet we need leadership from the local community to deliver the proven Girl Scout experience.”

The Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council is seeking at least nine volunteers in York County to help lead troops. With more than a century of experience, the Girl Scouts provide adult learning opportunities to equip volunteers for success.

To learn more about starting a troop or volunteering, go to hngirlscouts.org or email registration@hgnirlscouts.org.

Tega Cay Lions invite seniors to Christmas party

The Tega Cay Lions Club will hold its 41st annual Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8 at the Grace Presbyterian Church on S.C. 160 West, just past Gold Hill Road in Fort Mill. All seniors are welcome.

The Copy Cats will perform a live stage show with singing and dancing. Refreshments, bingo and a visit from Santa round out the afternoon. Each senior leaves with a goody bag filled with cakes, fruit and more. For more information, call Janet Pritchard at 803-431-6120.

Fans of the Bills gather at Towne Tavern

Buffalo Bills fans are invited to Towne Tavern at Fort Mill, home of the York County Buffalo Bills Backers Fan Club. Join fellow Bills fans in Suite 160 and view games on a 10-foot, HD projection screen with theater sound.

Specials, giveaways and Western New York fare. For Bills membership information, contact Towne Tavern at 803-802-2340 or towntavern@comporium.net.

Jets fans cheer at Skyline Grill

Jets fans who want to watch the game with other fans can stop in at the Skyline Grill at Regent Park Golf Club in Fort Mill. Fans can keep track of games aired on the NFL Package and enjoy $1.50 domestic beers.

Browns backers meet at Wings U

Area fans of the Cleveland Browns are getting together for games this NFL season at Wings University at 2102 Cherry Road (Love’s Plaza) in Rock Hill. Call 803-981-9464 for information.

Legion Post 43 seeks members

American Legion Post 43 in Fort Mill is recruiting eligible retired and active duty military members. The post, at 427 Banks St., Fort Mill, also holds public bingo nights 6:30 p.m. Fridays. For details, call 803-547-2414.

County animal shelter needs volunteers

The nonprofit Friends of the York County Animal Shelter needs volunteers to help bathe, groom, exercise, socialize, train and provide adoption information for the animals, as well as assist in follow-ups, publicity, marketing and other jobs at the shelter. Time and mileage may be tax-deductible. Volunteers must be 18 or older; orientation and training are required. For information, call 803-818-6485 or go to the shelter at 713 Justice Blvd., York.

Learn about the Catawba Masonic Lodge

Catawba Masonic Lodge 56, AFM, 220 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill, was chartered in 1858 by The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina and is one of the oldest Masonic lodges in the state. It is part of a worldwide fraternity whose members serve the community. The lodge holds fundraising projects for the Fort Mill Care Center and other charitable causes.

Masonic lodges at Indian Land and Rock Hill were organized by members from Catawba Lodge. Current worshipful master, or presiding officer, is Jeremy Grant. For information, call 803-802-0056, email grant@yahoo.com or go to catawbalodge56.com.

Al-Anon helps alcoholics’ families, friends

An Al-Anon Family Group is a community resource providing support to anyone affected by a relative or friend’s drinking. Meetings are 8 p.m. Mondays at Grace Presbyterian Church on Highway 160 W., just past Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill, and 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 p.m. Saturdays at First Baptist Church, 121 Monroe White St., Fort Mill.

Down syndrome support offered

A support group for Fort Mill-area residents who have loved ones with Down syndrome is available. For details, call Theresa Marino at 803-802-0332.

Have something to say? Say it here!

Toastmasters offers leadership training in a relaxed and supportive environment. Build confidence by speaking on familiar topics while encouraging others as they pursue personal growth. Multiple tracts exist for self-improvement within the Toastmasters Club including the Better Speaker Series and the Leadership Excellence Series. For more information, go to the Fort Mill Toastmasters page on Facebook.

Tega Cay seniors can join Vintage Club

Tega Cay has an active senior, social organization called the Vintage Club. Any resident of Tega Cay 50 and older can join the Club. The last Wednesday of each month the Vintage Club hosts a dinner and entertainment evening at the Glennon Center. For more information, including membership, contact Judie Fiegel at 803-207-0793 or jfiegel@comporium.net.

From Michigan? This club’s for you

The Michigan Club of Sun City Carolina Lakes is soliciting new members. You must be a former Michigan resident and live in Sun City Carolina Lakes. Annual dues is $10 per person or couple. If you are interested in joining this club, email Dale Jordan at dale.jordan00@att.net.

Birth mother group meets regularly

A support group for women who have given children up for adoption meets in Fort Mill. The goal of this group is to help heal from the pain of losing children. Confidentiality at these support group meetings is stressed and remains a high priority. For information, call Carolyn at 803-548-7698 or email cress@comporium.net.

All artists welcome

The Catawba River Art Guild meets 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Arts Council of York County, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill. Guests are welcome.

The Catawba River Art Guild was created to support, encourage and inspire the interest of art and artists in the community. Dues are $20 per year. For information about the Art Guild and upcoming classes, call Herb Dumaresq at 803-327-5065.

Join the Grateful Threads

The Graceful Threads quilting and sewing group meets 1-3 p.m. Thursdays in Room 15 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2955 Highway 160 W., Fort Mill. New members are welcome.

The goal of the group is to share ideas and skills, to learn techniques and create prayer quilts for folks who might need encouragement, prayer and a warm wrap. For information, call the church office at 803-548-0800.

No Excuse Moms

A new club called No Excuse Moms meets 10 a.m. Mondays at Walter Y. Elisha Park in downtown Fort Mill.

The groups is for both working and stay-at-home mothers who want to meet mothers/caregivers to network and exercise. Children welcome.

For information, see No Excuse Moms on Facebook or email NoExcuseMomsFortMill@gmail.com.

Lions Club seeks new members

The Tega Cay Lions are opening their doors to new members. Residents who are interested in building goodwill and helping others by offering hope and dignity can call 803-369-3013 or email tega.cay.lions@gmail.com.

Photo club for home-schoolers

A new photography club for home-schooled students meets the third Friday of each month at the Fort Mill Public Library in Baxter Village.

The club is designed to help home-schooled kids ages 8-13 who love photography explore the world by encouraging self-expression through learning composition, style of photography and proper use of camera equipment to capture great images. Youth will need to bring a camera to each meeting. It does not need to be highly technical. This program is run through the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service and the 4-H Club. For information, contact the Clemson Extension office at 803-684-9919 ext. 113 or fisreal@clemson.edu.

Support for self injury available

Door of Hope 4 Teens meets 7:30-8:15 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month in the Regent Park area of Fort Mill.

For the meeting location and to register, call Debra Cornacchia at 914-393-1904. For information, go to doorofhope4teens.org.

Fort Mill Democrats meet at Towne Tavern

The Fort Mill Democratic Forum meets 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Towne Tavern, 2000 Highway 160 W., Fort Mill. All are welcomed. For information, call Eileen at 803-547-5220.

VFW has membership drive

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9138 is working to recruit all eligible veterans and active duty military personnel into the VFW. Anyone who has served or is serving in any branch of the U.S. military, including the Reserves or National Guard, is welcome. Call 803-547-5480 after 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

DBSA support group meets weekly

The Fort Mill chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meets 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Parish Building at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road, Fort Mill.

DBSA is a nonprofit organization that provides support to people coping with depression, anxiety, bipolar and other mood disorders through safe, peer-directed support groups. For information, go to dbsalliance.org or dbsa-charlotte.org.

Yoga Club welcomes all

The Charlotte Yoga Club in Fort Mill and Lake Wylie offers $5 yoga, budokon and Pilates classes. There’s no cost to join. For information, go to www.meetup.com/charlotteyogaclub.

Rotary: ‘Service above self’

Rotarians and guests meet 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Fort Mill Golf Course Clubhouse to discuss how to apply Service Above Self. The mission of Rotary is to eradicate polio worldwide.

Rotary, one of the world’s premier international humanitarian service organization, invites everyone to see how they serve our Fort Mill community, world peace projects around the world and just have fun and fellowship. Go to fortmillrotary.org.

Calling all gardeners

Gardening on the Cay is open to residents of Tega Cay and surrounding communities to create an interest in gardening, protect wildflowers and birds, encourage community and civic beautification, and further friendships in Tega Cay and Fort Mill.

Each month, the group provides a program that meets the National Garden Club’s objectives, ranging from orchid workshops, shade gardening and pruning to photography, winterizing your garden, container gardening, soil amendments and dealing with bugs. They host guest speakers and offer projects that serve local schools and the community. There are also field trips.

Meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month at the Glennon Center, lower level. Dues are $25 a year. For details, call Nancy Stone at 803-462-4777.

Newcomers hold mixers

Newcomers Club of York County, a women’s social and civic-minded organization, meets the second Wednesday of each month. For information, go to www.newcomersofyorkcounty.org.

Civic sorority welcomes moms

Delta Alpha Gamma, the Sorority for Mommies, in Fort Mill is dedicated to community projects and supporting local businesses and causes such as breast cancer research and awareness. For information, go to www.deltaalphagamma.com or email membership@deltaalphagamma.com.

Beta Sigma Phi is here to help

Beta Sigma Phi, an international women’s sorority, has a chapter in Fort Mill. The sorority is nonacademic with 200,000 members in chapters around the world and 30 members in Fort Mill and Tega Cay (Epsilon Epsilon Chapter). It was founded for social, cultural and civic enrichment.

The Greek letters of its name represent life, learning and friendship, which is the organization’s motto. They hold two annual charity drives: one in the fall to raise money for Fort Mill Care Center and one in the spring to raise money for Foundation for Fort Mill Schools.

For information, go to fortmillbsp.org, email bspfortmill@yahoo.com or look for Beta Sigma Phi of Fort Mill on Facebook.

New Friends ready to welcome you

New Friends of Carolina is a women’s social group open to residents of the Charlotte area. It offers a variety of activities, including luncheons with guest speakers, fashion shows, visits to museums, community service, food, fun and games. For more, go to newfriendsofcarolina.com, call 1-866-213-9183, or email newfriendsofcarolina2014@gmail.com.

Prostate cancer support available

In conjunction with the American Cancer Society Columbia office, Marvin Smith of Fort Mill provides ACS Man-to-Man prostate cancer support in the York County area. If you have recently been diagnosed with or treated for prostate cancer, call 803-802-0903 or email mcsmith@comporium.net.

Support for incest survivors available

A support group for victims of incest meets in Indian Land. Sarah Harrison, an expert peer counselor in the field and the author of “You Love Your Daddy, Don’t You?” a book about her own childhood incest, hosts the group.

The group meets the first and third Thursday of each month at the Del Webb Library at 7641 Charlotte Highway. Incest victims and survivors are welcome to come to find support to move ahead in their lives. Contact Harrison at 803-548-0490 or snharr43@yahoo.com.

Are you a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s/other dementia’s patient?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with caregiving responsibilities? Meet people who are dealing with the same life issues, learn techniques that will work and find comfort in friendship.

Group meets 10-11 a.m. the second Friday of each month in the Carolina Lakes Golf Clubhouse meeting room (first door on left off lobby). A free, in-home agency caregiver can be provided to stay with your loved one while you attend the support group. Call Seth Zamek at 803-548-6766.

▪  A caregivers support group meets at 852 Gold Hill Road, Suite 201, Fort Mill. This group is a structured gathering of caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia who meet to discuss issues related to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Call 803-396-2155.

Alateen meetings for teens affected by others’ drinking issues

Weekly Alateen meetings are held 8-9 p.m. Thursdays. It’s a 12-step meeting for children and teens whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. The group offers meetings for ages 6-12 and 13-19.

Meetings are at the Zoar Road Club, 14701 Thomas Road, Charlotte (approximately 2 miles from Sonic on S.C. 160 in Fort Mill). Go to www.zoarroadclub.org.

Knit together

To anyone interested in crochet or knitting, a local chapter of the Crochet Guild of America meets 10 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of each month at the Fort Mill Public Library. For information, email Rose Baker at president@carolinaschaingang.com, or visit www.carolinaschaingang.com.

Like horses?

A 4-H Equestrian Club is available for kids ages 5 and older. It is led by Teresa Snyder, a horse riding instructor. Call Margie Sippel at 803-684-9919 ext. 113 or email msippel@clemson.edu.

This story was originally published November 23, 2015 at 8:54 AM with the headline "Club news: Girl Scout volunteers needed."