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Wednesday, January 1, 2020 The Braselton News Page 7 A School GSES hosts Polar Express Night Photos by Sharon Hogan Gum Springs Elemen tary School parapro- fessionals, Dana Drake (left) and Patricia Page (right), are shown with Santa Claus during the school’s Polar Express Night on Dec. 17. A large group of students and parents turned out for the free event. Lily Seiple, 10, John Seiple, 11 months and Jase Seiple, 5, attended Polar Express Night at Gum Springs Elementa ry School on Dec. 17, to have their photo taken with Santa Claus. Lily is a fifth grade student at GSES and Jase is in kindergarten. Peach State Federal Credit Union offering scholarships to area students Peach State Federal Credit Union is accept ing applications for its 2020 scholarship pro gram. The credit union will award $154,700 in scholarships and educa tional grants to seniors in high school and pro fessionals seeking ca reer advancement. The program was established to honor Peach State’s founders, past and pres ent board members and employees, as well as the lifetime achievements of several notable school system and community leaders. Scholarship winners will be announced in the spring of 2020 and will be invited to attend a re ception in their honor. The following is a list of all available scholar ships: •Ten $2,000 Legacy Student Scholarships. •Sixteen $2,000 school system and com munity honoree student scholarships. •Twenty-six $2,000 Career Advancement Scholarships. Peach State also sup ports a number of educa tional organizations with a combined total of more than $50,700 in schol arships and educational grants. “We are committed to supporting educa tors and school systems throughout our service area, so scholarship time is an important time at Peach State,” remarked Marshall Boutwell, Peach State’s President/ CEO. “We were founded by Gwinnett County ed ucators in 1961 and we honor that foundation by providing opportunities for the educators and leaders of the future.” Applications and eli gibility criteria are avail able on the credit union’s website at www.peach- statefcu.org. Church News Hoschton Baptist cancels Jan. 1 night service, plans men’s breakfast Hoschton Baptist Church will not hold a Wednes day night service on January 1. In other church news, Hoschton Baptist will host a men’s prayer breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 8 a.m. Men are encouraged to wear work clothes. After breakfast, the men will build a bridge across the creek. The church will also host the Masters Club for children on Wednesday nights in January. Hoschton Baptist Church is located at 380 Sam Freeman Rd., Hoschton. For more information, call 706-654-8415. The pastor is the Rev. Cory Sexton. Guidelines on church news submissions The Church News page has been established as a free service for the local area. Its intended use is to provide information about special services planned by area churches. To submit your special event, e-mail alex@main- streetnews.com. Include the name and address of the church and the date, time and location of the event. Space is limited, so we cannot guarantee publica tion of any announcement. If publication is imper ative, contact our advertising department at 706- 367-5233 and they will assist you with developing your ad. All submissions are subject to editorial guide lines. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Applications & Appeals We Do All The Hard Work! Hynes & Associates LLC Disability Advocates Call 706-969-7420 • SSIHelp.org Free Consultation. No Fee Unless Approved Noell Home Repair 30 Years Experience • Household Repairs • HVAC (Replace or Repair) • Appliances (Replace or Repair) • Painting (Indoor or Outdoor) • Pressure Washing • Siding Repair • Electrical • Plumbing • Cleaning Services • Commercial & Residential “ We Can Fix Anything!” Rodney Noell 706-255-0385 sy d Northeast Georgia Medical Center Calendar of Events January 2020 FreshStart Smoking Cessation This course is taught by a certified facilitator and offers the group support and encouragement many people need to quit smoking for good. Freshstart is a 4-week program that helps you understand your smoking habit and learn ways to become smoke-free for life! Meet on: January 6, January 13, January 20 and January 27. GAINESVILLE: Good News Clinic Patient Education Room 810 Pine Street Monday, January 6; 4 - 5 p.m. Vet to Vet Cafe - Habersham County Senior Center Vet to vet cafe is open to any veteran in our community and is a time to simply listen, share stories and enjoy refreshments together. DEMOREST: Habersham County Senior Center 217 Scoggins Drive Domorest, GA 30040 Tuesday, January 14; 10 - 11:30 a.m. Bariatric Yoga Class Please join us for a relaxing Yoga class prior to Bariatric Support Group. This class is for new and existing patients who are going through their weight loss surgery journey and looking for a way to begin incorporating light exercise while acceptingyour body in it's current state. You may bring your own Yoga mat, but please know that we do have mats available for attendees to use. Support persons are welcome but should be registered separately due to space accommodations. GAINESVILLE: 675 White Sulphur Rd, Suite 125 Monday, January 20; 5 - 5:45 p.m. Bariatric Cooking Class Please join us for an engaging and tasteful Bariatric Cooking Class that will prove that eating after weight loss surgery can still taste good and be enjoyable. You will be exposed to bariatric-friendly recipes that are easy to prepare and support your weight loss journey. GAINESVILLE: NGMC Gainesville, Nathan Schrage Cooking Kitchen, 2nd floor South Patient Tower 743 Spring Street Wednesday, January 8; 5 - 6 p.m. Bariatric Weightlifting Class This class will introduce our patients to light weight lifting that will help to prevent muscle wasting and tone after weight loss surgery. Resistance bands and light weights from 1-5 pounds will be provided. This support group is designed for those who have had weight loss surgery. GAINESVILLE 675 White Sulphur Road, #125 Friday, January 10; 9 - 9:45 a.m. Bariatric Cooking Class hosted at Wimberly Roots - Winder You DO NOT want to miss this cooking class as we invite Chef Juan Turner from NGMC-Barrow. He has 14 years of culinary experience. His previous work experiences include: Ritz Carlton & Westin in Buckhead and Chateau Elan in Braselton. He is a graduate of Le Carden Bleu, Atlanta. Please join us for an engaging and tasteful cooking class that will prove that eating healthy can still taste good and be enjoyable. You will be exposed to recipes that are easy to prepare, support a healthier lifestyle, and weight loss journey. WINDER: 163 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Thursday, January 30; 5 - 6:30 p.m Bariatric Surgery Pre-Op Class This class is intended for patients who have an established surgery date within 1-3 months of this class. The class will review the preop diet, how to prepare for surgery, review what to expect during the hospital stay, and how to care for yourself after weight loss surgery. Support persons are encouraged to attend. GAINESVILLE 675 White Sulphur Road, # 125 Tuesday, January 14; 4 - 4:45 p.m. Life After Stroke This is a monthly event intended to empower stroke survivors and caregivers to lead a satisfying and active life. WINDER: Rehabilitation Institute of NGMC 316 North Broad Street Tuesday, January 28; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Lung Cancer Support Group For patients and their loved ones. You are not alone. We can help. Join the newly diagnosed, survivors and loved ones for a lung cancer support group. Dinner provided. For more information, call Sandy Clark, BSN, RN Oncology Nurse Navigator at 770-848-6235 or email Sandi.Clark@ nghs.com. WINDER: NGMC Barrow 316 North Broad Street, Suite 380 Monday, January 13; 12-1 p.m. North Georgia Dementia Support Group A monthly support group for caregivers and loved ones dealing with the daily struggles associated with dementia. This group is designed to be a safe, stress-free environment where you can learn, share stories and meet others from your community who really understand - because they have been there too. GAINESVILLE: Lanier Park Campus - Blue Ridge Room 675 White Sulphur Road Thursday, January 9; 6 - 7 p.m. Childbirth Classes • Prepared Childbirth • Breastfeeding • Newborn Parenting • Labor and Delivery Tour For more information about Childbirth Education classes, visit nghs.com/ ob-classes Register today! 800-347-1416 nghs.com/events Noell Is a name you can trust with all your home maintenance needs!