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Page 14, November 4, 2019, The Islander Seems like Hal loween has been a much bigger event this year as many local churches have planned Fall Festi vals and Trunk or Treat events. There were many places for all ages to go and enjoy Halloween. Glyndale Baptist Church extends sympathy to the family of Bill Adams in their loss. St. Simons United Methodist Church extends congratulations to Patty Palmer on the birth of her grand daughter Summer Grace Goodman whose proud parents are Amanda and Brian Goodman. Congratulations also to J. R. and Judy Wright on the birth of their new granddaughter Elizabeth Holt (Birdie) Wright whose proud par ents are Liz and John Robert Wright. Frederica Baptist Church ex tends sympathy to Paul and Judy Dressner in the death of his son Chris. November is a month of finding many ways to express thanks - begin ning with the extra hour of sleep this weekend. Begin now to look for ways to express thanks to all those people who bring joy to our life in so many ways each and every day. Make a call, send a card, bake a cake, reach out to someone who needs a word of encour agement and love. I will begin this month with a word of thanks for all you faithful read ers who stop me out and about in our community and say thanks for some thing you have read in our very special weekly paper. Your kind words keep us going. I am greatly blessed with sweet memories of times spent with our Founders Teensie and Elise in the early days of creating a weekly paper by cut and paste in Teensie’s living room. The floor was usually covered with clip art scraps. How technology has changed. Just when I think I know how to do this, something new comes along and I wonder if it is time to retire and then someone stops me in Winn Dixie and my battery gets recharged. Thank You. Women's Prayer Union to meet The Women’s Prayer Union of Coastal Georgia will meet Saturday, November 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Epworth By the Sea, St. Simons Is land, in the Tabby House. Much prayer will be offered. The Program will be presented by Elizabeth Wolfe and Su zanne Eason. Worship will be led by Abbigail Carter. No registration fee, but love offering appreciated. Child Care by request only. Info: M. Rice, 912-265-6888. Cassina Garden Club holiday bulbs for sale Cassina Garden Club is taking holi day orders for amaiyllis and paperwhite bulbs, packaged in festive green bags with planting instructions. Email jbrinkleyssi@ gmail.com today for a variety-specific price list and order form. Orders taken through Tuesday, November 12 for pick-up at The Tabby Cabins on Gascoigne Bluff on either Monday, November 25 or Fri day, December 6. Quantities limited. News for Local Churches From The Church Bulletins SGHS hosts bariatric surgery education and celebration event The holidays are approaching, which means parties and family get- togethers accompanied with elaborate menus. That’s followed by the time of year when people start thinking about New Year’s resolutions and the dread ed D word.. .dieting. For people who struggle with obe sity, losing weight by following a tra ditional diet and exercise plan can be challenging and frustrating. Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss sur gery, can be an effective way to gain control of their health. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Southeast Georgia Health System will host an Evening of Empowerment, bringing to gether current and former bariatric pa tients of J. William Tsai, M.D., FACS, and those interested in learning about bariatric surgery. “Obesity can hold people back from living the life they want, but we’re here to help change that,” explains Tsai, a board-certified general surgeon spe cializing in bariatric surgery using lap aroscopic and robotic techniques. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in three Americans are overweight. These individuals are more likely to develop high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. In addition, they have an increased risk for gallstones, osteoarthritis and even some forms of cancer. Many people who undergo weight loss surgery report that symptoms associated with diabetes and other diseases quickly resolve after their procedure. Some are even able to dis continue diabetes and blood pressure medications entirely. An Evening of Empowerment will include a presentation from Tsai re garding the advancements made in bariatric surgery, which he now offers at Southeast Georgia Health System. Current and former patients will share their personal testimonials, followed by a celebration of patient successes and renewed commitments to health. Call 855-ASK-SGHS (855-275-7447) to reserve a seat. Walk-ins are wel come to attend. To learn more about the bariatric program, visit sgpabar- iatrics.org. WOW The WOW will pro vide mammograms at the following locations during the month of November. Please note that all mammograms require a physician’s order. Friday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Wellness Way Medi cal Office Complex, 7000 Wellness Way, St. Simons Island Call 912-466-5235 for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. McKinney Community Health Center, 9355 N. Main St., Nahunta Call 912-462-6222 for information and appointments. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Perry Park Clinic, 2215 Bartow St., Brunswick Call 912-275-8028 for information and appointments. information and appointments. Thursday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. McIntosh Family Medicine Center, 1022 Miller Lane SW, Darien Call 912-466-5857 for information and appointments. Monday, Nov. 11, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Brantley Family Medicine Center, 21300 Hwy 82, Waynesville Call 912-466-5941 for information and appointments. Old fashioned service, New fashioned products! ST SIMONS owe CO- We offer a variety of small gifts by local artists, beauty products, prescription and over the counter medications and hope you'll continue to make us your first choice. We appreciate your business. Tommy Bryan - Pharmacist/Owner John Waters - Pharmacist Longview Shopping Center • Frederica Rd • St. Simons Island • 912-638-8676 CARING FOR SOUTHEAST COASTAL GEORGIA SINCE 1980 COMMUNITY-BASED AWARD-WINNING NON-PROFIT CE.ME
