SATURDAYS
Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation has a farmerÐÔÊӽ紫ý market from 7-11 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday through Sept. 27 at Ridge Ferry Park, 363 Riverside Parkway.
Westminster Presbyterian Church‘s West Center, 1941 Shorter Ave., is offering free hot lunch and showers from noon to 1 p.m. every Saturday. For more information: 706-346-4077.
American Legion Post 506 at 21 Peachtree St. serves breakfast the first Saturday of each month from 9 to 10 a.m. Free for all veterans and their family. Donations accepted. There will be a benefits discussion and veterans are encouraged to bring relevant documents.
United Veterans of the Armed Forces NW Ga. Chapter meets the last Saturday of each month, except May and December, at 9:30 a.m. at American Legion Post 56 at 21 Peachtree St. Veterans of all branches of service are welcome. Contact: 706-266-6200.
MONDAYS
The Rome Georgia Mineral Society meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Rome-Floyd County Library, 205 Riverside Parkway.
The PeopleÐÔÊӽ紫ý Union of Georgia meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at MoeÐÔÊӽ紫ý Original BBQ, 101 W. First St. in Rome.
American Legion Post 136 from Lindale meets the second Monday of the month at 3401 Maple Road. Dinner at 5 p.m.; meeting at 6 p.m. For more information, contact adjutant Cathy Herrera at 706-409-3148.
DAV Chapter 95 (Rome & NW Ga.) meets the fourth Monday of each month at the Brookdale Senior Living complex, 180 Woodrow Wilson Way, in West Rome near Advent Health Redmond Hospital. For more information contact Arthur Cook at 334-208-2736.
Recovery meetings for public safety only — law enforcement, firefighters, corrections and all emergency responders — will be held Monday nights from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting ID is 867 0688 0102. Text or call 503-507-4151 for password.
NAMI Rome hosts two separate support groups, for people living with a mental illness and for their loved ones, every Monday from 6-7:30 p.m. at the NAMI Rome trailer, 1 Woodbine Ave. Zoom attendance available. For more information call 706-506-5010.
Rome Toastmasters Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the upstairs conference room of the Rome-Floyd County Library, 205 Riverside Parkway. Visitors are always welcome.
Silver Creek Presbyterian Church hosts Lunch and Learn Bible Study at 1 p.m. on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday of each month in the ballroom of the Greystone Apartments, 90 E. Second Ave., with Pastor Camille Josey. A light lunch is available to all who come by.
South Rome Community Association/Community Garden meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at 607 Pennington Ave.
Rome duplicate Bridge Center meets every Monday at 12:30 p.m. at the Charles C. Parker Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. For more information call director Dan Paracka at 706-232-0325. For partnerships call Lynne Kuglar at 770-546-3925.
TUESDAYS
Sherwood Forest Baptist Church, 1 Goodman Road, offers free groceries to anyone from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month in partnership with Hope for the Hungry.
DAV Chapter 95 has service officers at the Georgia ÐÔÊӽ紫ý of Labor, 462 Riverside Parkway, on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide free counseling and assistance to veterans filing VA claims for their disabilities. For more information contact service officer Art Cook at 334-208-2736.
Garden Lakes Baptist Church, 2200 Redmond Circle, has a grief support group meeting in the conference room at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday from May 27 to August 12.
The Armuchee Ruritan Club meets at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at New Armuchee Baptist Church in the Christian Life Building, 5385 Martha Berry Highway.
Oostanaula Masonic Lodge 113 F&AM meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 207 Tolbert St. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation has a farmerÐÔÊӽ紫ý market from 7-11 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday through Sept. 27 at Ridge Ferry Park, 363 Riverside Parkway.
The AlAnon support group meets at Westminster church, 1941 Shorter Ave., at noon each Wednesday. Everyone is invited to come.
Georgia Mountain Music Club meets every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Charles C. Parker Center, 1325 Kingston Highway.
Journey Community Food Pantry is open to all people from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. It is located at the end of Redmond Court.
Transitions Hospice of Rome, 610 Shorter Ave., hosts AlzheimerÐÔÊӽ紫ý support group meetings sponsored by the AlzheimerÐÔÊӽ紫ý Association on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. For questions, call 706-378-2273.
The Our Lady of the Three Rivers Chapter of the Society of Mary meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at St. AndrewÐÔÊӽ紫ý Anglican Church, 42 Ash St. For more information call 706-506-1241.
The Euharlee FarmerÐÔÊӽ紫ý Market will be open every Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. through August. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, handmade skincare and more. Located in ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Euharlee near the historic Covered Bridge, 274 Covered Bridge Road, Euharlee.
THURSDAYS
TOPS Club meets every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Garden Lakes Baptist Church, 2200 Redmond Circle, Suite 3000, in the back, dining room entrance. ItÐÔÊӽ紫ý a nonprofit to aid in loosing pounds and getting fit. Open to teens to seniors. Call Linda Beam for information, 706-346-5749, or visit .
The Model Ruritan Club meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at 100 First St. in Shannon. For more info, contact club secretary Les Hopper at leshopper@bellsouth.net or 706-266-7343.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1941 Shorter Ave., holds a service of wholeness and healing from 12:15-12:45 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the parlor of the church. All are welcome.
The Rome ParkinsonÐÔÊӽ紫ý Disease support group meets to support and educate people affected by PD on the third Thursday of every month at Brookdale Senior Living, 180 Woodrow Wilson Way at 6 p.m. For more information, call 706-844-4246 or 404-405-9628 or search for “romepdgroup†on Facebook.
The Rome Rotary Club meets at noon every Thursday at the Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave.
The Rome-Floyd Beekeepers Association meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Rome-Floyd ECO Center in Ridge Ferry Park, 363 Riverside Parkway.
The Seven Hills Shag Dance Club meets at Lawrence Preserve at Horseleg Creek, 127 Winding Road, the first and third Thursdays of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. Lessons offered from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Nonmembers welcome with $5 cover charge.
If you have lost a child at any age, for any reason, join The Compassionate Friends support group meeting the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Life Church, 19 John Davenport Drive.
The North Rome Community Association meets on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at North Broad Baptist Church, 1309 N. Broad St. Issues and matters that affect the North Rome area are discussed.
Rome Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the Charles C. Parker Center, 1325 Kingston Highway. For more information call director Dan Paracka at 706-232-0325. For partnerships call Lynne Kuglar at 770-546-3925.
FRIDAYS
GeorgiaÐÔÊӽ紫ý Rome Welcome Center will host a Friday FarmerÐÔÊӽ紫ý Market through August at the Civic Center Parking Lot next to GeorgiaÐÔÊӽ紫ý Rome Welcome Center, 402 Civic Center Drive. Open 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy fresh produce and locally crafted goods. If you are interested in being vendor, call Charlene at 706-295-5576.
The city of Euharlee Food Truck Fridays are from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month through September at Frankie Harris Park (Euharlee Creek Campground). Parking at 112 Covered Bridge Road. Live music. Free admission.
VFW Post 4911, 2632 Cedartown Highway, hosts Bingo every Friday night. You do not have to be a member to play. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., kitchen opens at 6 p.m., games begin at 7:30 p.m. Cash prizes.
Georgia Legal Services Program is in the Judicial Courthouse, 3 Government Plaza, Suite 114, on the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist low-income clients in civil matters. Reserve a time slot via a sign-up sheet at the courthouse. For questions, call the clerk of courtÐÔÊӽ紫ý office at 706-291-5190. Legal help available at other times by phone: 1-833-GLSPLAW.
Gamblers Anonymous meets each Friday at Living Proof Recovery, 408 Shorter Ave., from 6-7 p.m. For more information contact Sharon at 818-207-2649.
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