Augusta Family Magazine May/June 2014

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Jordan, 6, and Nicholas, 4, Dalcour are the sons of Tony and Kimberly Dalcor of Grovetown.

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ContentsPUBLISHERKate Cooper Metts

EDITORKarin Calloway

PRODUCTIONArt Director / Web ProducerMichael Rushbrook

ADVERTISINGDirector of AdvertisingLisa Dorn

Advertising SalesDoressa HawesLisa Taylor Maidi McMurtrie ThompsonMary Porter Vann

Audience DevelopmentManagerJessica Seigler

PHOTOGRAPHYBranch Carter and John Harpring

CONTRIBUTORSLucy AdamsKim Beavers, MS, RD, CDEJ. Ron Eaker, M.D.Cammie JonesLara KrupickaMary Ashton MillsJennie MontgomeryDanielle Wong Moores

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7 editor’s page 9 mom2mom Ready or Not: Another Rite of Passage -Jennie Montgomery

10 news&notes13 eating well with kim Family Dinners Menu Planning Helps Make Them Happen -Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE

15 doctor/dad PMS Prescription -J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

16 smart mom’s guide Pre-Teens & Teenagers 10 Tips for Parental Survival -Cammie Jones

18 health&home Stuttering Recognizing and Supporting a Speech Disorder -Mary Ashton Mills

38 time out! Simple Summer Moments to Savor -Lara Krupicka

40 inspiration station Puttin’ in Pearls -Danielle Wong Moores

42 calendar54 go girl!

Grace Belangia -Karin Calloway

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May/June 2014

“As your teen matures and becomes more independent, you have to become like a coach on the sidelines. ‘Good coaches develop relationships with their players that are built on expectations and respect,’ says Raychelle Lohmann, M.S. L.P.C. in Teen Angst.” Read more of Cammie Jones’ Smart Mom’s Guide To Pre-Teens and Teens on page 16.

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ON THE COVER:Jordan, 6, and Nicholas, 4, Dalcour are the sons of Tony and Kimberly Dalcor of Grovetown.Photo by Branch Carter.

Nursing Special SectionDecades of NursingBy Lucy Adams

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About this time last year my youngest nephew, Graham, sat in a baby carrier watching his older brother and father play. You could tell he was just chomping at the bit to be in the midst of the fun as he watched, mesmerized by the activity.

So, it was no surprise that right at age 1 Graham was walking—well, run-ning actually—and putting himself right in the middle of it all. His big brother, Gage (who turns 5 this month), welcomed him into the “pack” and despite their three-year di�erence in age, the boys play amazingly well together.

During a recent visit, Gage and I spent the better part of an a�ernoon pushing Graham around and around the downstairs of the house in a Cozy Coupe. As I pushed Graham, Gage would play “tra�c cop” and when he pushed him, Gage schooled me on the proper way to direct the tra�c. (You must use both hands—one to stop the tra�c in one lane, the other to motion the other lane to go.)

As I’ve written in this column before, the boys are one of the perks of hav-ing a much younger sister. When “Aunt” comes to town, it’s play time! And, that’s pretty much what this issue of Augusta Family Magazine is about—taking the time this summer to have some family play time.

To get you started, Lucy Adams o�ers a list of things to do in the CSRA and Lara Krupicka reminds us to take the time to savor family moments this summer.

Hello, summer! Let the memory making begin. Until July,

Let’s Play!

KARIN CALLOWAY is a wife and mother of two. She’s also a journalist and rec-ipe developer who writes the Wednesday cooking column for �e Augusta Chroni-cle. Watch Karin prepare her recipes on WJBF NewsChannel 6 on Tuesdays during Mid-Day and Wednesdays during Good Morning Augusta.

editor’sby Karin Calloway

Nephews Graham, 19 months, and Gage, 5, Marcus enjoy some brotherly play time in the ball pit.



JENNIE MONTGOMERY anchors the evening news at WJBF-TV. She and her husband, Scott, have three children: Zack, 20, Maddy, 19, and Sky, 18.

Well, here it is…the column I’ve dreaded writ-ing, the one

that’s been looming way in the dis-tance for many years.

�e baby of our family gradu-ates from high school this month.

Just the other night we were in the kitchen and I was complaining about grown kids not helping out around the house.

“I have been taking care of people every single day for 21 years and 3 weeks, and I am ready for a break!”

“Mom,” she teased, “Hold on just a little bit longer—you still have me until August!”

I looked at her and saw a little Indian, wearing a crayon-decorated brown bag costume and a single-feather headband. It was the year in elementary school that parents had �anksgiving lunch with their kids. It was the third time—in four years—that I was sitting with the other parents.

�ere she was, proudly walking with that feather bouncing on the back of her head! Out of nowhere the tears started �owing. I tried to pull it together but each time I looked at the pint-sized Pilgrims and Indians I wanted to bawl.

A couple of years later I was sitting in the audience at Stevens Creek El-ementary for the Vocabulary Parade. Sky’s word was SPACE. We’d made an elaborate headpiece with Styrofoam planets orbiting her head.

The moment she walked on stage, a huge lump come up in my throat. Oh no! She walked over to the microphone and said her word, “SPACE” and that was it—hot tears immediately started racing down my face. I couldn’t hold my camera up to get a picture.

Something about my last child marching in the Vocabulary Parade made me realize that my days with little kids were dwindling. It made me appreciate her innocence because I knew, in a few years, SPACE girl would be morti�ed to think she walked around school with the Solar System on her head.

So here we are, for the third time in four years, about to watch our child walk across the stage and graduate from high school. I am excited for all the new beginnings she’ll have when she goes to college. I am excited for her to make her mark in the world.

But I think I’ll wear waterproof mascara, just in case, because as that new chapter in her life opens…another in mine will close.

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KIDS & TECHNOLOGY

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THRIFT LIKE A PRO

-Olaf the Snowman, Frozen

hen April and Earl Ewing’s � rst child, Dylan, was

born 16 weeks early they faced a roller coaster of

ups and downs and a 15-week stay in the NICU at

the Medical College of Georgia Hospital. � eir second child, India,

also was born prematurely and came home a� er an eight-week stay

at University Hospital.

Both children are healthy and active today

and the family will serve as the Ambas-

sador Family for Augusta for this year’s

March of Dimes March for Babies.

� e event will be held Saturday, May

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FROM THE DAY THEY’RE BORN TO THE DAY THEY’RE DRIVING, every stage in a child’s life can present dan-gers. Preventable injuries are the number 1 killer of kids in the United States, and each year, one million families around the world lose a child to these injuries.

Want to learn about Safe Kids programs that can help you prevent accidental injuries? Then, join us for Safe Kids Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24 at GRU’s Christenberry Fieldhouse. The event, which is free to families and caregivers, is an expansion of the former Babypalooza event sponsored by Augusta Family Magazine. To reserve a booth, become a sponsor, make a dona-tion or for more information, contact Rene Hopkins at [email protected] or [email protected].

Safe Kids Greater Augusta, led by Children’s Hospital of Georgia, works to prevent accidental childhood injury, the leading killer of children ages 1 to 14. Safe Kids Greater Augusta is a member of the Safe Kids Worldwide network. To fi nd out more about local Safe Kids programs, call 706-721-7606, or visit grhealth.org/safekids. For more infor-mation about Safe Kids Day and injury prevention go to www.augustafamily.com.

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KIM BEAVERS is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator for University Health Care System. She lives in North Augusta with her husband and two children and she is the co-host of the culinary nutrition segment Eat-ing Well with Kim, which airs at noon Monday, Wednes-day and Friday on WRDW. To join the recipe club or view recipes, visit www.universityhealth.org/ewwk. You can also watch the segments at www.wrdw.com/ewwk.

The importance of the family meal has been well-publicized, yet it is still elusive in the hectic schedules of today. I have memories of the family meals of my youth and, in

these changing times, feel we must �nd ways to bring the family together around the dinner table back.

�e key to successfully serving up family meals is planning. Menu planning is not the most glamor-ous term, but that is really how it “boils” down (pun intended). �ink of it this way, as the meal planner in the family, you are the nutrition gatekeeper. Research shows that the person in the family who takes the lead on shopping and menu planning determines 72 per-cent of what the family eats. �at is pretty impactful!

Menu planning step by step.

Step 1: Look at your schedule, then plan meals around what is going on during the week.

Step 2: Plan the menu. Simple is okay!

Example:

brown rice, steamed broccoli and fruit of choice.

Pack apples and yogurt for snack. Have late din-ner of spaghetti and salad.

spinach salad with mandarin oranges and al-

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Step 3:have groceries! Of course schedule changes happen, it is okay. Just roll with it, move your supper meal up, back or to the next day.

Step 4: If you continue to struggle with menu plan-ning, there are many meal planning services avail-able. One of the more popular services I know of is

receive a week’s worth of menus, along with recipes and a grocery list for the week.

on Eating Well with Kimand the Simple Gourmet menu plans for recipes.

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Family DinnersMenu Planning Helps Make �em Happen

Chilled Cherry, Peach and Pear Soup

This make-ahead soup fills your kitchen with a wonderfully fruity aroma and is stunningly refreshing!

2 (1 to 1.5 pounds) ripe red pears1 pound frozen pitted sweet cherries, thawed1 pound frozen sliced peaches, thawed¼ teaspoon salt1 cup orange juice½ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon honey½ teaspoon grated orange rind2 tablespoons minced fresh mint1 cup lowfat buttermilk1 cup fat free plain or vanilla yogurtAdditional mint leaves, for garnishing

Drain most of the pear juice off the pears and place them in a medium-sized saucepan with the cherries, peaches, salt and orange juice. Heat to boiling, turn heat down, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in honey, orange rind and mint. Cool to room temperature, then puree (in batches) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid and chill until very cold.

Whisk in the buttermilk and yogurt just before serving. Garnish with a little swirl of buttermilk and a mint leaf.

Yield: 8 Servings (Serving size: 1 cup)Nutrient Breakdown: Calories 142, Fat 1g (satu-rated fat 0g), Cholesterol 2mg, Sodium 144mg, Carbohydrate 33g, Fiber 4g, Protein: 4g. Carbohydrate Choice: 2 Carbohydrates


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doctor dadby J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

PMS is real. It’s not in your head. It’s not imagined. For years women have been maligned and ridiculed for experienc-ing “that time of the month.” Historically,

what we (and by we, I mean the predominantly male medical establishment) simply didn’t understand was categorized as imaginary or unproven.

�ere is no doubt the medical establishment has “come a long way baby” in understanding the physi-ology of PMS, and therefor is able to better identify and treat this very common malady.

Premenstrual syndrome is de�ned as a recur-rent, predictable, and bothersome group of symp-toms that a�ects a woman physically and/or mentally. Estimates say that up to 90 percent of women having periods experience some premenstrual symptoms. Like menopause, it is very individualized. �e symp-toms can be physical, emotional, mild, severe, single, multiple or a combination thereof.

Symptom Management

Most women are not so concerned about the physiology of PMS as they are about symptom relief. Folks want to feel better—period. �e symptoms are what de�ne PMS. It sounds simplistic, but without the symptoms, there would be no PMS. Remember that I said that both the cause and treatment of PMS is individualized. However, there are a few changes that everyone can make that are universally helpful.

One prescription for success in PMS involves diet, lifestyle and supplements. �e best “anti-PMS” diet plan can be described simply as one that is plant-based. �is is not a panacea, as there are many vegetarians who have PMS. As we will see, there are other important components to the dietary control of PMS, but the building blocks of successful treat-

ment dietarily are fruits, vegetables and �ber. Ca�eine is the most common legal addictive

drug in use today. It can magnify the symptoms of PMS and therefore any dietary approach involves minimizing ca�eine. Sensitivity varies, but as a gen-eral rule, it’s better to lose the java when hormones �uctuate. �is includes co�ee, tea, sodas, chocolate and some over-the-counter headache remedies.

Alcohol has a complicated association with PMS. �ere are many anecdotal reports of women self-medicating with alcohol during their PMS peaks. Unfortunately, alcohol use actually tends to intensify symptoms over time and leads to additional problems. Avoid using Jack Daniels as a Band Aid.

If you could take a pill that made you look better, feel better, act better, lose weight, reduce your chance of heart disease, breast cancer and stroke, reduce or eliminate PMS and do all of this without any side e�ects, would you take it? Of course you would. �at pill exists and it’s called exercise and it takes about 45 minutes to swallow.

Virtually every study that evaluates treatment shows exercise helps in lessoning PMS symptoms. �e greatest bene�t in reducing PMS problems is achieved by those women who exercise throughout the cycle. A simple 45-minute walk three times a week can make a di�erence.

Stress plays a monumental role in PMS. It is the vol-ume control on the symptom stereo. In times of increased stress a woman, who may otherwise not experience PMS, may see those problems appear or intensify. And likewise, those who routinely su�er from PMS can see their su�er-ing greatly magni�ed in stressful situations.

Treatment Options

PMS treatment is ripe with anecdotal and un-proven remedies. It is inevitable that in a situation

where there is no one single identi�able cause there will �ow a river of solutions. �is is evident in the plethora of unproven PMS therapies. Vitamin and dietary regimens may not work for some, but may prove e�ective for others. Everyone will not respond to herbal, hormonal or psychoactive drug combina-tions. Almost 30 percent of subjects respond posi-tively to placebo in most PMS studies.

�e treatment process is o�en trial and error. In most situations a combination of diet, exercise, stress management, supplements and possibly medications work best.

Various supplements are available to compli-ment your dietary and lifestyle changes. Licorice root, Black Cohosh, Chasteberry extract and natural progesterone are but a few that clinically have been shown to work better than placebo in some. Vitamin E and B6 along with magnesium, calcium and zinc all have a special role in PMS therapy. �ere are a number of good resources for herbal treatments, in-cluding my book Holy Hormones.

There are several prescription medicines that are very effective in treating recalcitrant or unresponsive PMS. Many of the SSRI medicines (antidepressants like Prozac, Zoloft etc.) can be used at lower doses to provide marked relief from predominately emotional PMS symptoms. Other hormone-related treatments are available (GNRH agonists), but some of these therapies have side effects that are worse than the PMS it-self. Most physicians recommend avoiding anxi-olytic medicines (Valium, Xanax, etc.) because of their addiction potential.

You have choices, choose wisely.

Diet, Exercise and Stress Reduction Can Help

Dr. Eaker is an Augusta Ob/GYN and author. He and his wife, Susan, have two daughters in college.

10 TIPS FOR PARENTAL SURVIVAL

Pre-Teens&

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smartMom’sguideby Cammie Jones

One of my favorite photos of my �rst-born is a sweet black and white of Mary Ellen, all innocent and smil-ing, at about 6 months old. It captured her shy per-sonality but still shows a glimmer of her emerging

personality. Fast forward to 2014 and as I look at that picture, I am searching for that sweet baby in my 13-year-old’s face. Where did she go? Will she ever come back? A while back, a wise friend with teenagers gave me a proverb she used as she was raising her kids. It reads, “Slow to speak, quick to listen, slow to anger.” For anyone who is raising a teen, I think this mantra is one that will come in handy. Here are some tips for surviving the teenage years...

GLARING IS NORMALYour teen’s glares are normal. �is is the time in their lives

when friends are more important than family to them. Accord-ing to Jeanie Lerche Davis, author of 10 Parenting Tips for Raising Teenagers, WebMD, this is natural and important for kids to want to break away from their parents at this age. “�is emotional sep-aration allows them to become well-adjusted adults,” she says.

CHOOSE YOUR BATTLESDon’t nitpick. If they have on something you would

rather them not wear, really think about it before you make a comment. Is it really that important in the grand scheme of

things? However, if they are doing something that could harm themselves or is dangerous, by all means, address it. “If the issue is minor, keep things light,” says Judith Baenen, au-thor of More H.E.L.P., How to Enjoy Living with a Preadolescent. A wet towel on the �oor, a messy room, etc., are all annoying but not life-threatening.

KEEP THE DOOR OPEN (COMMUNICATE)Make sure to remind your child that he or she can come

to you any time with any problem or issue and you will listen. No matter what time of day or night, how silly the issue may seem or how they think you will take it, you are there for them. Also, remember that when talking with your child, be careful in your tone of voice. “An irritating or accusative voice can be threatening in itself,” according to Baenen. If your teen hears this tone, he or she will immediately go on the defensive and any communication will shut down.

BE A LIFE COACH�is is a time in their lives when teens are trying to �nd

out who they are. It is important to teach them life lessons. One of my friends tells her child when he goes out that he is a re�ection of their family. Anything he does when he is out can re�ect posi-tively or negatively on them. Another way to make them think

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before they do something heading out and potentially making poor choices is to tell them not to lose their “sense of self.” Even if they are not sure who they are right now, they will have to at least re�ect on this and pause before doing something they will regret. As your teen matures and becomes more indepen-dent, you have to become like a coach on the side-lines. “Good coaches develop relationships with their players that are built on expectations and respect,” says Raychelle Lohmann, M.S. L.P.C. in Teen Angst.

DECIDE DISCIPLINE IN ADVANCEIf your teen does break any family rules, it is

crucial that parents are on the same page in regards to punishment. Make a plan and follow through. Make sure the punishment �ts the crime and that your child knows the consequences ahead of time. �is leaves no room for negotiations.

GIVE TEENS SOME FREE TIME (WITH LIMITS)

Unfortunately, you cannot lock your teen’s door and wait for this stage to pass. They want some

freedom, and they need it. Of course, with free-dom comes responsibilities and limits. Use your judgment as a parent to ensure your child is going in the right direction. Have check-in times when they must call home, make sure they are where they say they are (tracking on a cell phone is the best invention ever!) and, again, keep the lines of communication open.

BE A ROLE MODELActions speak louder than words. Moral and

ethical standards are learned from parents early on, according to David Elkind,Ph.D, author of All Grown Up and No Place to Go and professor of childhood development at Tu�s University School of Medicine. Remember, your children are always watching and listening to you.

IT’S A PHYSICAL THINGYour kids’ bodies are evolving every minute

of every day. Sometimes your child just can’t help it. As their bodies change, additional issues arise that they just can’t control. Be wary of this, keep it in the

back of your mind and when all else fails, blame it on the hormones.

HIDE YOUR WALLETEvery time I turn around, my teen is asking

for money to go to the movies or get ice cream, and I feel like a human bank. �is is a great time to set some limits and teach your children how to save and use money wisely. Have a set amount of money for entertainment per month or week, and then make sure they know anything in addition to this needs to come from their personal piggy banks.

YOU WILL SURVIVEIf I have learned anything from my re-

search, both anecdotal and from various experts in the �eld, it is that this is a temporary rite of passage that all or most teens go through. In the meantime, remember “Slow to speak, quick to listen, alow to anger.” You will survive!

Cammie Jones is an Augusta freelance writer and mother of three.

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On May 12, we support stuttering by recognizing Na-tional Stuttering Awareness Week. Stuttering, an enigmatic speech disorder, a� ects over three million Americans. � e National Stuttering Association uses

this week as a platform to help educate and create awareness about stuttering. Stuttering is a communication disorder involving invol-untary disruptions in a person’s speech by stoppages, repetitions and prolongations of words, but to those who stutter it is so much more.

Imagine your hand extended, ready to greet a new business acquaintance, but nothing comes out. As much as you want to in-troduce yourself and give a friendly hello, you are unable to articu-late anything. Your larynx has tightened and you are experiencing a speech block.

Imagine deciding to opt out of auditions for the school play even though you really want to perform. You defer for fear of dis-� uencies in your speech preventing you from getting the part.

You want to chime in on the latest discussion on the play-ground but you skip over your words and no one can understand what you’ve said. Meanwhile, you see that your peers, only a few yards away are mimicking you.

� ese scenarios are very real portrayals of life for someone who stutters. Stuttering can impact a person’s life so profoundly that it can dictate their career choice or play a role in naming their child based on how it rolls o� the tongue.

Professional Evaluation

If you have a problem with stuttering or suspect your child is

struggling with the disorder, it’s best to see a speech language pa-thologist to determine if the stuttered speech is typical or atypical. By undergoing an evaluation by one of these specialists you can learn about stuttering more in depth and make a well-educated decision on individual therapy.

Lynn Flanagan, speech language pathologist at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, frequently helps those who stutter. Flanagan says it’s not uncommon for young children ages 2-5 years to stutter. “� is is considered developmental stuttering. � e demands on the child’s system are heavy. � ere’s a lot of language learning taking place at this point of development. Developmental stuttering is not atypical,” says Flanagan. She usually recommends that parents who bring a preschool-age child in wait at least six months to allow the child to mature before starting therapy.

Flanagan says, “� ere are certain traits I look for to determine whether or not the child has a secondary characteristic of stutter-ing such as eye blinking, clenching, avoidance or fear of speaking.” She also notes it’s important for us to remember that no one has perfect speech and that we all stutter occasionally.

If therapy is the route you choose, you can expect to partici-pate in several � uency exercises. “My goal in therapy is to teach compensatory strategies to make stuttering easier for the patient and less noticeable to others,” Flanagan says. “� erapy will focus on learning strategies to reduce obvious moments of stuttering. � ere is no cure, unfortunately, so learning strategies to reduce tension and stress can help decrease periods of dis� uency.”

Flanagan says some patients are more likely to recover from stuttering than others. � ose who have factors such as no family

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history of stuttering, an earlier age of onset, stron-ger phonological/language skills, higher IQ scores and females are more likely to recover. People who stutter tend to feel better about themselves and their ability to speak and communicate a� er participating in therapy.

Causes and Social Triggers

According to the National Stuttering Founda-tion, stuttering is a neurological disorder in the brain, but there are many other factors that may also cause this disorder. Research has recently found three chromosomes linked to the cause and more research continues. Stuttering also tends to run in families.

Once stuttering is diagnosed, certain social trig-gers can cause a patient to stutter. Twelve-year-old Troy Kimmerle lives in Evans and is currently un-dergoing therapy for stuttering with Flanagan. He recalls to his therapist some triggers that impede � u-ent speech. He says anxiety about the speaking situa-tion, such as giving a speech in front of an audience,

not having enough time to respond to questions and people interrupting are just a few triggers. Flanagan is impressed with how well Kimmerle is doing in therapy and with the bravery he displays.

Despite the fact that he faces challenges with his stuttering, Kimmerle also has to deal with the social aspects of the situation. His peers sometimes laugh because he can’t get his words out � uently. Kimmer-le’s mother, Cassandra Edmonds of Evans says that’s one of the most di� cult parts of having a child who stutters. “He’s so likable and the hardest thing is to hear your child being bullied,” says Edmonds. De-spite Georgia’s Anti-Bullying law, which was passed in 2010, children who stutter are o� en made fun of or mimicked in school.

Support and Compassion

When speaking with someone who stutters, it is important to show him or her compassion by let-ting them know we are listening, speaking to them in an unhurried manner and maintaining eye contact. Even if they begin to stutter, it is not recommended

to try to complete their sentences or tell them to “slow down”.

The National Stuttering Association is an advocate for those who stutter and believes that they should have access to a support group. This enables the stuttering patient the opportunity to find common ground with others facing similar obstacles. It can also give them a sense of self-worth that is sometimes missing in the stuttering community. Currently the CSRA does not have a local support group.

If you are interested in starting a support group or would like to participate in a stuttering support group in Columbia or Atlanta, contact the National Stuttering Association at 1-800-WeStutter or www.westutter.org.

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Mary Ashton Mills lives in Augusta with her husband and two children. Her work has appeared in Charles-ton Magazine, � e Post and Couri-er and Augusta Family Magazine.


SummerCSRA

Bucket List

hen the �nal bell rings on the last day of school, stu-dents, teachers and parents sigh a collective ahhhh. Ev-eryone looks forward to the lazy days of summer break. �e idle weeks of warm weather present the ideal op-

portunity for adventure. �is is a great season for checking o� items on the bucket list of life, to see and do everything stored up in big plans when the children were infants and parenting ideals prevailed: Road-tripping to the Grand Canyon, pilgrimaging to the roots of patriotism in Philadelphia, kayaking with whales in the Paci�c.

If your brood, your budget or your schedule isn’t quite ready for embarking on quests of that magnitude, don’t despair and turn on the television. Pick up a di�erent bucket with a more accommodat-ing list. �is CSRA bucket list for families promises good times and priceless memories.

WALK HITCHCOCK WOODS. Located in Aiken, it’s one of the largest urban forests in the nation, boasting about 2,100 acres of trails and trees. It’s a nice shady place to spend

a summer afternoon. Open every day of the year from dawn to dusk, the property is open to the public for no charge. Stroll Ca-thedral Aisle where the old railroad line to Aiken ran. Visit the Chalk Cliffs, a several hundred-year-old formation. Walk Devil’s Backbone to Sand River Canyon which was created by erosion. Take a dog on a leash or a horse under a saddle, but don’t take bikes. For maps and points of entrance, visit the website: http://www.hitchcockwoods.org.

PROSPECT FOR GOLD. �e nation’s second biggest gold rush oc-curred in Georgia in the years 1828-1849. A vein of gold

runs east from Montgomery, Ala., through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. �ere are gold-bearing creeks in and around �omson, Lincolnton and McCormick.

Supplies for panning for gold include a shovel, a dishpan or gold pan (�nd a pan or complete kit on eBay for less than $15), tweezers, magnifying glass and a small container to hold nuggets.

Find out where to look for gold using expert Charles Overbey’s state-by-state gold maps which can be purchased at http://www.goldmaps.com. Not a do-it-yourself-er? Visit Heritage Gold Mine in McCormick (http://www.heritagegoldmine.com), where you can tour the historic Dorn mine and pan for gold. Open �rst and third weekend of each month May through October. No matter how you go about prospecting, as Overbey says, “Do it for fun.”

DRIVE-IN TO THE BIG MO. Introduce your children to a piece of fading Americana. Movies on the big screen under the

stars are disappearing from the landscape. In 1958, there were 4,000 drive-in theaters in the U.S. �e Big Mo in Monetta is one of about 300 remaining today. Choose from three double features each weekend (check the website marquee for now playing, http://www.thebigmo.com.)

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Summerglass containers) or dine on refreshments from the concession stand. A play area occupies children while waiting for the movies to start. With features for all age groups and a no alcohol policy, a movie at �e Big Mo is wholesome family fun. Enjoy the show!

PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES. Byne Blueberry Farms, o� of Story Mill Road in Burke County, features 20 acres of organically grown, naturally

sweet Rabbiteye blueberries. �ough they have a thriving commercial operation, they also open their patch of summer goodness to folks who want to pick their own. Owner Dick Byne says the best time to pick is in the morning, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., before the sun is high and hot. If you and the kids get too warm, however, you can take a break under the shade tree nearby. Berries are $2 per pound when you pick them yourself and it only takes about 10 minutes to pick a pound. �ere’s no weigh-in and weigh-out of people, so feel free to eat as you go says Byne. Dates from early June through July. Bring your own containers and leave Fido at home. Visit the website for recipes, http://byneblueberries.com, and call for exact dates and information, 706-554-6244.

BREEZE TO THE AIKEN TRAINING TRACK. Since 1941, the Aiken Training Track has been the training facility for some of the world’s top thor-

oughbreds. Spend a morning watching exercise riders “breeze” promising young racehorses. Set up lawn chairs or stand on the rail. Let your senses take in the morning fog fading o� of the in�eld, the pounding of hooves on so� sand, the rhythmic breath of the horses and the shine of sleek coats covering powerful muscles. Breezing takes place from 7-9 a.m. at the track located o� of Two Notch Rd., SE. �ere is no charge for spectators, but do be conscientious. �is is not an outing for pets or young children.

SUIT UP FOR A RODEO. Pull on your boots and pop on your 10-gallon hat. June 21-22 is rodeo time at �e Old Frontier in McDu�e County. See

bull riding and barrel racing up close in an environment designed to be family friendly. Gates open at 6 p.m. with pony rides, a mechanical bull and food ven-dors. �e rodeo starts at 8 p.m. and lasts about two hours. Adult tickets are $12, children’s tickets are $8 and kids under 5 are free. Proceeds bene�t the at-risk youth program at �e Old Frontier. Refer to the website for more information: https://www.theoldfrontier.com.

PERUSE THE MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART. �e museum, located on 10th Street, is dedicated to Southern art and artists. Both the permanent

collections and the special exhibits are feasts for the eyes and inspirations for the imagination. Not only is the museum a cool place to spend a summer day, it’s also an incubator of ideas, interests and conversation. Examine all the artwork in a gallery or ponder a single piece. �e museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, and admission for children under 12 is free. Admission for youth ages 12-17 is $3 and for adults is $5. A�er visiting the museum, stay and play on Augusta’s Riverwalk.

LAUGH IT UP AT THE LAUREL AND HARDY MUSEUM. When summer days get hot, hot, hot, the Babe’s Bijou screening room at Harlem’s Laurel &

Hardy Museum (http://www.harlemga.org/museum.htm) is a fantastic place to cool down, no sunscreen required. �e comedic duo of Stan Laurel and Oli-

ver Hardy made numerous feature �lms in the 30s and 40s. Walk in any time Tuesday through Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and request your favor-ite �lm or ask museum sta� to suggest one of their top picks. Old-fashioned belly-shaking laughter does a body good.

TAKE IN A GREENJACKETS GAME. What would summer be without base-ball? Cheer for the GreenJackets, Augusta’s minor league team, in

Olmstead Stadium. Special events like family nights, post-game base runs for kids and �reworks on select nights are planned for home games through-out the playing season. �e game schedule, promotions and ticketing infor-mation can be found at http://www.milb.com. Don’t forget your glove for catching foul balls.

PUPPY WALK WITH BELLE MEADE HUNT. Ride atop your trusty steed through McDu�e County’s scenic hunt country. For families who

enjoy horses and the great outdoors, this is the best way to learn more about the sport of fox hunting. During summer months, Belle Meade Hunt sta�, rid-ers and hounds leave the Belle Meade kennels (Wrightsboro Rd. in �omson) at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. �ere is plenty of parking for trailers. All horses and riders must be walk-trot-canter competent and able to cross logs and creeks. Headgear with harness required to participate. Children must be accompa-nied by an adult. For more information and to download a release form visit http://bellemeadehounds.com.

KAYAK THE AUGUSTA CANAL. This was one of the few successful industrial canals in the South, providing power, transporta-

tion and water to the city when it was built in 1845. Through conserva-tion efforts, the canal and its banks were designated a National Heri-tage Area and today provide recreational opportunities. Put in at the Savannah Rapids Park and Pavilion and paddle to Lake Olmstead. Sa-vannah Rapids Kayak Rental (http://kayakaugustacanal.com) can supply you with single or tandem kayaks or, for the more adventurous, paddle boards, plus lifejackets and whistles. They also offer shuttle service from Lake Olmstead back to Savannah Rapids Park. Put in at Riverside Park in Columbia County to get out on the Savannah River via Little River (find the loop route here: http://www.kayakguide.com/AugsRvSd.htm). A word of caution: Currents can be strong and unpredictable, especially on the river. Always wear lifejackets.

DINE AT THE SNO-CAP DRIVE IN. �e wing-shaped metal roof and the neon sign make “the Cap,” as locals call it, a can’t-miss landmark.

In business in North Augusta since 1964, the Sno-Cap Drive In & Diner boasts the best root beer �oats around. On the last Saturday of each month, the diner hosts classic car drive-ins. �is is not a fast-food restaurant. It’s a short-order restaurant, so plan to sit and enjoy the atmosphere. For a full menu, visit the website: http://snocapdrivein.com.

Lucy Adams is a freelance writer and the author of Tuck Your Skirt in Your Panties and Run. She lives in �omson, Ga., with her husband and their four chil-dren. Contact Lucy at [email protected].

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In July 2013, she retired from Georgia Regents Univer-sity (GRU), her headquarters for transforming nursing and nursing students, where she wore the hats of educator, ad-vocate and practitioner. She started the Nurse Practitioner post-masters program of study and developed the Doctor of Nurse Practitioner (DNP) program at GRU, the �rst of its kind in Georgia and only the 10th in the nation. �ere were 17 students in the inaugural nurse practitioner cohort. Last year, there were more than 125. More than 300 DNP pro-grams exist today.

In her leadership roles at the state level with GNA, she promoted placing nurses in Georgia schools and is thrilled over the success of that campaign, which has bene�tted thou-sands of children. She also had a hand in securing prescrip-tive privileges for nurse practitioners in Georgia, the last state in the union to grant them. �is has broadened the scope of services provided by nurse practitioners, the choices patients have and access to healthcare.

When she started out in nursing, however, she didn’t know the places it would take her. “When I went into nursing,” she says, “women didn’t have a lot of career choices. I went to a diploma program, so I didn’t think I’d be in school very long.” Her �rst nursing jobs were in the ER and ICU, and she quick-ly discovered that she didn’t want to be a �oor nurse forever. Soon a�er, she returned to school to earn a BA in sociology, and, on the heels of that, her BSN and MSN. u

ast May was not Dr. Sandy Turner’s, EdD, FNP, �rst walk across the stage at the annual Central Savannah River Area Chapter of the Georgia Nurses Association’s Spirit of Nursing banquet. Her peers recognized her as Nurse of the Year in 2004, as well. She has also been named the Georgia Nurses Association (GNA) Nurse of the Year for the 10th district twice in the past and been honored with three Spirit of Nursing Awards. Nonethe-less, being named Nurse of the Year for 2013 made her proud. “I know so many of the nurses from teaching them and working with them. I feel honored that they would choose me for that award,” she says.

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�e deaths of her parents —her father around the time she �nished nursing school and her mother when Sandy was 30—prompted her to take her nursing talents to Uncle Sam. She joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in 1980. It gave her the change of environment she needed and the �nancial security she wanted. While stationed at Fort Gordon in the late 80s, she started her doctorate in education at the University of Georgia. �e Augusta area seemed a good place to re-start her civilian life and she subsequently joined the faculty at the Medical College of Georgia as an assistant professor teaching community nursing.

�ough she has made training nurses and expanding their career opportunities the focus of her work, her students have opened doors for her, too. A group of her commu-nity nursing students in the 90s conducted an assessment of the small town of Dearing in McDu�e County. Healthcare was one of three major needs identi�ed. Sandy’s students encouraged her to use her nurse practitioner credentials to open a clinic in Dearing. Part-nering with Dearing Baptist Church, she has kept the free clinic open a half day a week since its inception in 2000. With the help of volunteers and a slim budget composed of donations and a grant, she serves 25-35 patients each week.

Moving into the role of Professor Emeriti hasn’t slowed her down. In addition to run-ning the free clinic in Dearing, she works one day a week in the clinic at GRU. She’s also a preceptor for nursing students. In 2006, she was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Church and was recently named the archdeacon for the Diocese of Georgia. When asked how she manages to juggle so many balls, she replies, “�e most important thing is to enjoy what you’re doing.” Her trick is that she juggles balls that all relate to each other somehow, that aren’t divergent from her interests and skill sets.

Much has changed since she earned her �rst nursing diploma 46 years ago. Sandy says, “�ere are more jobs a nurse can do and more places we can impact lives.” �ankfully, Sandy herself has made it so by her contributions to the profession. u

Dr. Sandy Turner examines a patient in the Family Medicine Clinic at Georgia Regents Medical Center.

�e following registered nurses have been selected by their workplace peers as the 2014 Spirit of Nursing Award recipients. �ese professionals have demonstrated e�ec-tive quality nursing practice in a positive manner within the healthcare system to impact healthcare outcomes. �e award criteria states that these individuals:

Spirit Award Winners of Nursing Reflection

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WENDY LEIGHTONAmedisys

JOYE CALVINCharlie Norwood VAMC

MARK FINNEGANCharlie Norwood VAMC


here are more nurses working in the American healthcare system than any other type of healthcare professional. �ey work on the frontlines of providing care in hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, schools, skilled nursing facilities, home health and other settings. Trained to care for, communicate with and educate patients, nurses are a critical link in treatment and prevention.

�e profession has evolved greatly in its short history. Nurses in the late 18th and early 19th centuries received little if any formal training. Nurse education primarily focused on care of mother and baby during labor, delivery and post-partum and was loosely organized. With the outbreak of the Civil War came the need for people who could attend to the wounded, the sick and the dying.

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post-war development of formalized nursing education.Early nurse training programs were generally associated with hospitals and consisted of

hands-on training with very little classroom instruction. Hospital-based nurse education was the norm up until the mid 20th century. Under supervision, nursing students enrolled in a hos-pital’s training program provided direct care to the hospital’s patients. A�er two to three years, the student received a diploma and could seek employment. Yet, because hospitals used student nurses deliver patient care, they hired few graduate nurses. Most nursing jobs were in-home, private-duty positions.

�e Barrett School of Nursing and the Lamar School of Nursing, associated with University Hospital, educated nurses in Augusta. Until the late 50s, the Barrett School of Nursing functioned like the typical hospital-based nurse training program that awarded students with diplomas a�er

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three years of study. It merged with the Lamar School of Nursing in the mid 60s to become the University School of Nursing.

Beginning the BSNA debate and a revolution of sorts began in the 1950s.

Whether or not nurses needed more academic instruction dominated the conversation. Colleges and universities be-gan o�ering nursing education and by 1960 there were 172 higher education institutions o�ering bachelor degrees in nursing. In 1957, the Barrett School struck a compromise between the diploma school of thought and the college de-gree school of thought by contracting with Augusta Col-lege to instruct nursing students in the basic sciences. �is balance was not to last. Mirroring the direction nurse edu-cation was taking in the rest of the country, Augusta Col-lege and the Medical College of Georgia instituted nursing schools. �e Barrett School of Nursing closed in 1967.

Nonetheless, during its operation from 1894 to 1967 it graduated 2,350 capable nurses. “My fondest memory is graduation when we got to wear a full white uniform and cap,” says LePage �omas Bailey, who earned her diploma from the school in 1955. Lessons during her tenure as a stu-dent included instruction in chemistry, psychiatry, obstet-rics, pediatrics, medical nursing and surgical nursing. “We covered all services provided by the hospital,” she says.

Bailey applauds the Barrett School of Nursing for the excellent training it provided. She was taught to care for people as individuals rather than as diseases or sets of symptoms. Though the basics in caring for pa-

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tients have not changed, she says, “We would need more education today due to all the advancements in machines and technology.”

An Evolving Profession

Patient care has become more complex. Nurse training has become more sophisticated. Ngoc Nguyen, BSN, RN graduated from Augusta State Universi-ty’s nursing school shortly be-fore the merger with Georgia Health Sciences University to become Georgia Regents University (GRU). When she was considering a career in nursing she had no idea that nursing school and the job itself would be as difficult as they are. “Nursing school pre-pares you with the skills, but it doesn’t prepare you for the stress of managing care for several patients. You have to juggle so many things during a shift,” she says.

Before �nishing nursing school and starting night shi�s on the medical-surgical unit at Georgia Re-gents Medical Center, she imagined the bulk of nurs-ing to entail therapeutic communication. In reality the workload is taxing and the technology, as Bailey pointed out, is fast evolving. Nguyen has had to mas-

ter new skills as she goes. Despite that, she frequently �nds herself in the role of therapeutic communicator. “Patients don’t always tell physicians everything that’s wrong,” she says. “Patients are more likely to open up to nurses. We’re the ones who get the patient what he needs to get better and go home.”

Nguyen also says, “�e real world of nursing is nothing like what they teach you in school.” Bailey and those of her generation received heavy amounts

of hands-on training in the hospital setting and little in-struction in the classroom. She graduated knowing what to expect. For Nguyen and her peers, the academic environ-ment, combined with clinical hours, was the primary learn-ing environment. She has the bene�t of an extensive knowl-edge base to aid in solving problems. Novice nurses like Nguyen arrive in the evolv-ing healthcare system open to technology and innovation.

Any nurse, however, no matter how long she has practiced or how she was trained or what level of educa-tion she has achieved, must learn new skills and adapt to the changing healthcare system. Re�ecting on the pros and cons of technological advances in medicine, Sue Andrews, perianesthesia manager at Georgia Regents Medical Center, says, “Sometimes you feel like you’re nursing the computer rather than the patient.” u

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Increasing Opportunities for Specialization

Patient-centered care is a strategy in the healing arts that is gaining momentum. As medical costs soar, hospital stays shorten and out-patient proce-dures increase, it’s important to ensure a positive outcome and recovery for each patient. Patient-cen-tered care places the patient and his or her family at the heart of the treatment plan. “If patients feel as though you care,” explains Andrews, “it puts them and their families in a more relaxed state of mind. It’s really partnering with patients and families so that they’re part of the team.” It ensures that the patient is actively involved in making decisions. �e patient feels like his or her needs are being met and his or her family is being cared for.

Perianesthesia nursing is a specialty area in which care revolves around the anesthesia event. It became a recognized specialty in the 1980s when certi�cation exams were developed. Advanced practice nurses who specialize in speci�c treatment areas have become common since the latter half of the 20th century. �is means nurses have greater opportunities for career development and a larger number of care settings in which they can work. One of the fastest growing niches in nursing is that of nurse practitioner.

Georgia Regents University School of Nursing has recently instituted the Doctor of Nurse Practitioner (DNP) degree program. An RN is a generalist. He or she is exposed to every area of nursing. “A DNP is an

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expert clinician in a particular area,” says Pam Cromer, associate professor of nursing and a family nurse practitioner at Georgia Regents University. Nurse practitioners work side-by-side with their medical colleagues. �ey diagnose and treat patients and have prescriptive privileges. �e distinguish-ing di�erence between MDs and DNPs, explains Cromer, is that training of physicians is based on the cure model and training of DNPs is based on the care model.

Nurse practitioners are board-certi�ed healthcare providers with a speci�c scope of practice, such as family medicine, pediatrics, anesthesia, gerontol-ogy, mental health or nurse midwifery. In Georgia, they work collaboratively with a physician preceptor. Currently, nurse practitioners either have a mas-ters degree plus a post-masters certi�cate (which requires two years of study) or a doctor of nurse practitioner. �ere is a move toward requiring all nurse practitioners to earn a DNP. As more medical students choose to concentrate in specialty areas, the nationwide shortage of internists and generalists causes concern. �e demand for nurse practitioners in clinical and hospital settings is increasing and enrollment in nurse practitioner programs is rising. Nurse practitioners will �ll the growing gap between the number of healthcare con-sumers and the number of doctors. “�ere are more ways to receive healthcare with nurse practitioners being able to provide that care,” says Cromer.

It is inevitable that as healthcare becomes more multifaceted and more people have access to the healthcare system, the nursing profession will grow, with more and more nurses studying for advanced degrees and more and more specialty areas developing.

Nursing has come a long way since Florence Nightingale and white uni-forms and caps, since hospital-supported training programs and diplomas. �e one constant through all the changes over the years, however, that will continue into the future, even as community needs and scienti�c knowledge shape the nursing �eld, is what Bailey refers to as “the feeling for and caring for the patient, that spirit of an individual’s needs being met by another.” In some respects, nursing will always be the same.

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My curly-haired schnoodle of a dog li� s a sodden paw out of the murky water and looks up at me as I � oat feet away from him on a large inner tube. His doleful

eyes plead for me to retrieve him. Instead my daughter hops into the lake and scoops him up, sloshing until she’s chest high beside me. A towel is � ung from the dock into my lap, where I spread it for the dog to be deposited. A� er a few moments of sti� hesitation, he settles against me to rest. We � oat this way for a half hour, tethered to the dock while bright sunlight glints o� the lapping water. My three girls splash nearby, taking turns jumping from the dock into the center of another inner tube. I sigh at the tranquil simplicity of the scene, wet dog smell and all.

� at’s the stu� of summer memories, and whether you have a dog and lake or not, you can slow down summer with some simple moments like these yourself. Here are other simple moments you can create (and capture) this year:

Lemonade on the Stoop While the Kids Play

Ah, summer nights! There is nothing like the hum

of crickets in the thick air of a late summer evening. After dinner one night, when the kids are out riding bikes up and down the street or throwing a ball in the front yard, grab a glass of ice-cold lemonade. Take a seat on your front stoop or pull up a lawn chair in the driveway. Watch how the kids interact—younger ones following the older, trying to keep up on shorter legs or smaller bikes. Listen to how they call out to each other and what they say—the taunts, the jokes, the lingo.

Root, Root, Root for the Home Team

Take your family out to a ball game—whether your son’s little league or teeball game, a minor league game or even the majors. Snag hot dogs or snow cones from the concession stand, then clang your way up the sticky metal steps of the bleachers and find a seat. Lis-ten for the crack of bat against ball. Observe your fel-low ball fans: adults, kids, families. Explain the plays and calls to your kids. Cheer loudly for your team. Sing with gusto during the seventh-inning stretch.

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Study your kids and their reactions to the game.

Watch a Parade

Find a parade near your town, then claim your spot along the route before step-off time. As you wait for the first entrants to reach you, watch the activity among your fellow revelers—espe-cially the kids as they lean forward from the curb or dash into the street to look for the parade to start. Listen for the first notes of the lead band or the shrill sound of a fire engine siren. Sense the excitement building. As the parade passes by, see how the children around you wiggle, jump and wave at certain floats and people. Occasionally stand with your child on your shoulders so he can see better. Wave at as many parade people as you can. Rise for the color guard and place your hand over your heart in respect. Make a mental note about which parts of the parades your chil-dren find most fascinating and what emotions those elicit from them.

Picnic in a Park, Field or Back Yard

Take advantage of a sunny summer day to go on a picnic. Pack up your favorite picnic foods—potato salad, fried chicken or even PB & J sandwiches. Don’t forget to take along an old blanket and a Frisbee. � en head out to a park you’ve never visited before. Spread out your meal. Feel the sunshine on your face and the breeze in your hair. Notice the di� erence in how food tastes when eaten outdoors. Let the kids run and play between bites. Pull out the Frisbee and play catch.

Sleep With the Windows Open

When the nights are cool, open your bedroom windows wide. Feel the crispness of the air as it pours in. Smell the damp earthiness of it. As you lie in bed to go to sleep, listen to the crickets, cicadas and may-be even bullfrogs outside. Anticipate how fresh you’ll feel when you awake to an airy bedroom.

Summertime can be a great opportunity to re-charge and reconnect as a family. It’s a chance to unplug from busier schedules and enjoy your kids’ childhoods. � e key to slowing down your summer is taking the time to be fully present in each mo-ment. Listen, smell, feel. Absorb everything you can from the experiences. Notice how your children act and react. Recognize what captures their attention most. � ink of their size and watch how they move. Familiarize yourself with the impressions le� by that place and time.

Soon enough it will be back-to-school time. But you’ll have stored up extra memories to think back on during hurried days.

Lara Krupicka is a freelance writer and mom to three girls, who loves to enjoy the details of everyday mo-ments with her kids. She’s the author of the e-book Family Bucket Lists: Bring Fun, Adventure and Cama-raderie Into Every Day Life.

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Puttin’ in PearlsLocal Teen’s Mission: Getting Girls Into Golf

Brette Bryant has a surprise. As her Da-vidson Fine Arts golf teammate, Brynn Allen, walks onto the driving range area of the First Tee of Augusta, Brette

hands her a pink bag decorated with multicol-ored tissue paper. “What is this?” asked Brynn, wonderingly. She pulls out the paper to reveal a white pullover, just like Brette’s, with her initials embroidered on it. “Look!” says Brette, showing off her matching outerwear. The two girls squeal in excitement then descend into animated chatter about the day’s practice.

Golf, a�er all, isn’t just for the guys anymore. And golfer Brette Bryant, 14, is doing her part to spread the word. Last year with only three weeks to plan, she put on the inaugural Puttin’ in Pearls golf tournament at the First Tee, a women’s-only golf

tournament pairing teams with girls who play golf at the First Tee, all with a goal of raising funds to help support girls’ involvement in golf.

Even with such little time to plan, last year’s event hosted three teams and raised $2,800, which went to support a Girls’ Golf Night event at the First Tee, as well as scholarships. �is year’s event is May 30, and Brette has her eye on an even bigger goal: to beat last year’s amount and to continue spreading the word to girls and parents about the sport’s many bene�ts, including valuable golf scholarships that go unused every year.

Gettin’ Into Golf

Brette got interested in golf when she was about 8 years old, after tagging along with dad

Tim while he played. “He was not a great golfer,” says Brette emphatically, as Tim laughed in agree-ment. “But he always had fun, even when he hit the bad shots.”

When she enrolled at the First Tee of Au-gusta, her coaches reinforced that, along with the First Tee’s nine core values: Courtesy, Respect, Judgment, Responsibility, Sportsmanship, Con-fidence, Honesty, Integrity and Perseverance. They also taught her how to play: As a member of Davidson’s girls’ middle school golf team, Brette helped her team win the Richmond County Mid-dle School Golf Championship, while she herself medaled individually.

But one thing Brette noticed: There weren’t a lot of other girls out there playing golf with her. According to the First Tee’s archive, prior to

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three years ago, only about 20 percent of its par-ticipants were girls. That’s improved somewhat, with about 36 percent to date, but as the only girl in her entire freshman class who actively plays golf (and one of only two on the entire David-son girls’ high school golf team), she knew those numbers could be better.

So one night, while she and Tim were talking about how they could encourage more girls to get in-volved in the game, “I had an epiphany,” she says—a golf tournament, just for women, that would support girls’ scholarships and raising awareness.

Tim had experience with organizing so�ball tournament fundraisers, so with the First Tee’s sup-port, the two got started. Executive Director Jill Brown came up with the name, Puttin’ in Pearls, and they ran with it, with pink and white checkered �ags, pearl jewelry as ra�e prizes, even down to the min-iature golfer on each winner’s trophy sporting her own tiny strand of pearls.

Even though only three teams played the �rst year, everyone had a ball, says Tim. “It was phenom-enal,” he says. “�ey laughed the whole time.” A fun

putting challenge asked participants to putt with items including a hockey stick and a broom. Also, the tournament is Captain’s Choice, meaning every-one hits but the captain chooses the best ball to play from, so there’s no pressure of having to play at cer-tain skill level—it’s all just “incredibly relaxed” and fun. “(Plus), one girl plays with each team so they can see what the First Tee has done for them,” says Tim. “It’s not just writing a check and donating. �ey get to experience the First Tee and see this is what the money is going for.”

While men can’t play in the tournament, they’re encouraged to come watch and cheer on their wives, daughters and co-workers; last year, one male co-worker even caddied.

Raising Awareness

For Brette, this tournament is only the begin-ning. She’d love to see it grow and be adopted as a model by other First Tees around the country. She also has plans to meet with local PTAs and school counselors, targeting parents and coun-

selors specifically, who can educate girls that it’s never too late to learn how to play golf. Even more importantly, she wants to let parents and counsel-ors know that there’s money for college in golf. In fact, more than 5,000 Division I golf scholarships go unused every year. “Even if you’re not the best golfer, you can get a scholarship to go to college,” says Brette.

And maybe, just maybe, there’s a girl out there like her, who’s just waiting to discover golf. “It’s just something about the sport, I connect with it,” says Brette, who wants to play professionally one day. “I love it just because I love it.”

Want to play or donate your support? �e 2nd Annual Puttin’ in Pearls is Friday, May 30, at the First Tee of Augusta. Cost for a team of four (women-only please) is $300. To register, call the First Tee of Au-gusta, 706-364-4653.

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Danielle Wong Moores is an Augusta freelance writer and frequent contributor to Augusta Family Magazine, Augusta Magazine and �e Augusta Chronicle.


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Sesame Street LiveSesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing. A fun-filled learning experience packed with the razzle-dazzle of interactive live perfor-mance, including up-close and personal interactions on the audience floor. Like television’s Sesame Street, each Sesame Street

Live production features timeless lessons for all ages. The universal appeal of each Broadway-quality musical production contin-ues long after preschool. Adults will appreciate the high-tech stagecraft, cleverly written script and music they’ll recognize and

enjoy sharing with their children. June 3, 6:30 p.m. June 4, 10:30 a.m. Bell Auditorium. Purchase tickets online at www.georgiali-natix.com or call 1-877-4AUGTIX.

April 29. 7:30 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.


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SPECIAL EVENTS

Through May 24. Miracle Balloons. Support the Children's Hospital of Georgia through the purchase of Miracle Balloons at area Rite Aid Stores. Custom-ers who make a donation will receive $9 in coupon offers good for popular products sold at Rite Aid. Email [email protected] for information.

May 1. Chillin’ and Grillin’ on Central. Join Georgia Regents University Athletics Director Clint Bryant and other local celebrities who will be grilling a va-riety of foods for a cause. Features food, live band, shopping and a silent auction to raise money for the new Ronald McDonald House of Augusta being built on the campus of GRU near the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. 5 to 9 p.m. 2111 Kings Way, Augusta. Contact Sean Frantom at Ronald McDonald House of Augusta at 706-724-5901.

May 1-3. Consign for Kids. This second annual Consign for Kids is a fundraiser for Children's Hospi-tal of Georgia. For more information about the event or to make a donation, contact Catherine Stewart at 706-721-4004 or [email protected], or visit con-signforkids.com. 4-8 p.m. on May 1, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on May 2 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 3. Crossbridge Baptist Church, 3130 Skinner Mill Rd.

May 2. Lobster Races. One hundred Thoroughbred lobsters compete in several heats leading to the main races. Local food vendors, children’s activities, rides and games and musical performances by lo-cal bands. Gates open at 6 p.m. Main races sched-uled for 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Newberry Street. Downtown Aiken. 803-649-9500 or www.lobster-race.com.

May 3. Woofstock. Cats, dogs and music at the Ai-ken County Animal Shelter. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 333 Wire Rd. Aiken. 803-514-4313.

May 3. Archaeology Day at the Ezekiel Harris House. Free admission. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 1822 Broad St. 706-722-8454.

May 3, 10, 17 & 24. DuPont Planetarium Shows. Solar System Adventure Tour at 8 p.m. and Blown Away: Wild World of Weather at 9 p.m. Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, 471 University Parkway, Aiken. 803-641-3313.

May 4. Rockin’ Out at the Quarry. Stone from the centuries-old Martin-Marietta Quarry was used to build the original Augusta Canal. Ride and walk through this 300-foot-deep granite quarry for amaz-ing sights that can’t be seen from the banks of the canal. Meet at canal Lock Keeper’s Cottage at Sa-vannah Rapids Park. 3 p.m.

May 7, 14, 21 & 28 and June 4, 11, 18 & 25. Wacky

Wednesday Story Time. Barnes & Noble at Augusta Mall. 10 a.m.

May 10. Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival. This year’s line-up includes Los Lobos, Jaimoe’s Jazz Band, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, and many more. Traditional Southern fare will be on the menu to supplement your musical experience. Thomson, Ga. For tickets, visit www.blindwillie.com.

May 10. Mead Hall Strawberry Festival. Enjoy games, contests, entertainment, a bake sale, food and plenty of freshly picked strawberries ready for eating or dessert-making. Proceeds bene�t the school. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mead Hall School. Aiken. 803-644-1122.

May 10. Art in the Park. This year’s event will in-clude performances by the Columbia County Ballet and other local arts groups, a variety of arts vendors, artist demonstrations, activities for the kids, deli-cious food and a sidewalk chalk contest. Columbia County Library Amphitheater. 706-312-7192.

May 10. National Train Day Celebration. Come celebrate National Train Day and National Railroad Week at the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Mu-seum. There will be guided tours of the museum’s exhibits, music, activities, stories for children and much more. 803-293-7846.

May 15. Bunco Night Ladies Night Out. Presented by Doctors Hospital. Roll the dice and learn about your health. Bunco games along with health talks heavy hors d'oeuvres and special drinks. 6-9 p.m. at the Legends Club, 2701 Washington Rd. This event is free but registration is required by May 9. Call 706-651-4343.

May 17 and June 21. Pedal Through the Past. Bring your bike and enjoy a ride from Lake Olmstead to the raw water pump station. Pass �oodgates, spill-ways, train trestles and bridges. 10 a.m. www.au-gustacanal.com or 706-823-0440.

May 17. Mom Prom. This ultimate mom/ladies night out includes a DJ, drinks, appetizers, a sweets/candy bar, raf�es, auction and more all to bene�t Children's Hospital of Georgia's Camp Sweet Life. Brought to you by the MOMS Club of Evans. For information, please email [email protected].

May 17. Thunder Over Augusta. Live musical per-formances, aerial demonstrations, food vendors, ex-hibits and a spectacular �reworks show. All in honor of Armed Forces Day. Free admission. Evans Towne Center Park. www.thunderoveraugusta.com.

May 18. Can Trout Live in the Canal? See what local students have learned about raising rainbow trout and the water quality components that affect

aquatic life in the Augusta Canal. Meet at Savannah Rapids Park boat dock. 3 p.m.

May 23. Community Block Party. The kick-off to summer vacation for children ages 14 and under. Free food, live entertainment, live radio remotes, give aways and much more. 3-7 p.m. at the corner of Turpin Street and MLK Boulevard. For more infor-mation please call 706-722-5613.

May 23-24. Banjo-B-Que. Bluegrass festival and sanctioned barbecue competition. A stop on the Great American BBQ Tour, Banjo-B-Que will feature performances by Old Crow Medicine Show and the Avett Brothers. Evans Towne Center Park. www.banjobque.com.

May 24. Safe Kids Greater Augusta presents Safe Kids Day. From the day they’re born to the day they’re driving, every stage in a child’s life can pres-ent dangers. This free, expanded version of Baby-palooza for parents and children features safety in-formation and fun activities for kids of all ages. For more information or to reserve a booth space, please call Safe Kids Greater Augusta at 706-721-7606 or email [email protected]. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at GRU’s Christenberry Fieldhouse, 3105 Wrightsboro Rd.

May 31. Super Happy Block Party. Experience technology, creativity and innovation at this kick-off to a summer of awesome experiences. Includes a Pop-Up Innovation Park and Super Happy Stage. Activities for the whole family. Brought to you by the Clubhou.se. 1-7 p.m. at the 800 block of Broad Street and the Augusta Common. Go to www.super-happyaugusta.com.

June 3 & 4. Sesame Street Live Can’t Stop Singing. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Grover and more learn why it feels good to sing a song, but why it feels good to stop, too! A fun-�lled learning experience for the whole family. June 3 at 6:30 p.m., June 4 at 10:30 a.m. www.augustaentertainmentcomples.com.

June 6. Summer Beach Blast. Featuring The Cat-alinas and The Embers. Evans Towne Center Park. 706-650-5005.

June 7-8. Colonial Times: Under the Crown. His-torical reenactments give a glimpse into the Amer-ican Revolution and colonial life. Musketry, �re starting, woodworking, black smithing, tools and trades of the period as well as interactive discus-sions and activities. June 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. North Augusta Living History Park. June 6, fundraiser dinner for the North Au-gusta Living History Park. Historical interpreters in dress and manner from the 18th century will be your hosts for the period dinner followed by en-tertainment and dancing. Reservations required. 803-279-7560.

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June 7, 14, 21, 28. DuPont Planetarium Shows. In My Backyard at 8 p.m., More Than Meets the Eye at 9 p.m. Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, 471 University Parkway, Aiken. 803-641-3313.

June 9-13 and 16-20. Three Centuries in Two Weeks. Children will take a cultural immersion journey through the history of the CSRA through these day camps offered by the Augusta Museum of History. The Museum will pro-vide snacks and children should bring their own lunches. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reg-istration deadline is June 3. Contact Julie Gazda at 706-722-8454 or [email protected] for information. www.augustamuseum.org.

June 14. Sunset on the Savannah. Bring the family to the Jessye Norman Amphitheater and enjoy music by the U.S. Army Signal Corps Band. Free. 7-8 p.m. Call 706-821-1754 for more information.

June 13-14. Downtown Aiken Beach Blast. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a classic beach � lm on Newberry Street. Food vendors will be on hand. The summer fun continues on Saturday with a cornhole tournament, sand castle building and many more family friendly activities throughout the day. Live beach music and shag dancing into the night. 803-649-2221 or www.down-townaiken.com.

June 27-29. LEGO KidsFest. Three days of LEGO fun in this interactive ex-perience—packed with activities and creative fun for the whole family. June 27 from 4-8:30 p.m. June 28 & 29, session I 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., session II 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta. www.LEGOkidsfest.com.

MUSEUM AND SCIENCE EVENTS

May 7. Brown Bag History Talk. Union and Confederate Currency: the Real Story. Presented by Wayne Damron, owner of Clein’s Coins. Bring a lunch; beverages provided. Refreshments are served at 11:30 a.m. Lecture, 12:30-1 p.m. Augusta Museum of History. 706-722-8454.

3820 Park Lane, Martinez.706-721-4027www.ReedCreekPark.com.Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call to pre-register.

May 23. All about Birds. What makes a bird a bird? Learn about avian ad-aptations such as wings, feathers, beak shape and feet shape. Make a trip outside to go birding—both expert and new birders are welcome. Ages 5 and up. 4:30–5:30 p.m. May 27. Pond Exploration. With dip nets in hand, children will explore and learn about what animals live in the pond. Be prepared to get a little bit wet and muddy. For ages 5 and up. 4:30–5:30 p.m.

May 30. Camoufl age in Nature. A green insect on a green leaf or a gray squirrel on a dark tree trunk—why do some animals blend in and some don't? Look for the answer to this intriguing question through � rst-hand observa-tions and games. Ages 5 and up. 11 a.m.–noon

THE ARTS, MUSIC AND MORE

May 1. David Osborne. Known as the “pianist to the presidents,” David Os-borne has entertained at the White House for chief executives Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Obama. A master interpreter of classic songs, he gives his audi-ence a tour through the Great American Songbook. 7:30 p.m. URS Theatre. Aiken. For tickets, visit www.apagonline.org or call 803-648-1438.

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May 2. Blues, Brew and BBQ. Enjoy an evening of blues music by Funky Bluester along with beer and barbecue from local vendors. Bring blankets or lawn chairs; no coolers allowed. 6:30 p.m. Columbia County Library Amphitheater. 706-650-5005.

May 2-3, 9-10 and 15-17. Never Too Late. This Broadway hit is about a married man in his 50s who suddenly learns he’s becoming a father again. Din-ners, 7 p.m. Shows, 8 p.m. Fort Gordon Dinner The-atre. 706-793-8552.

May 2-3. Russian Landscapes. Symphony Orches-tra Augusta’s season �nale takes you to Russia for the delicacy of Proko�ev’s Piano Concerto, No. 3 and Tchaikovsky’s melancholic Pathétique. This �-nal concert will feature pianist Ryo Yanagitani, grand prize winner of the Hugo Kauder International Piano Competition, and a co-commissioned imaginative new work by composer Damon Lee. May 2. 7:30 p.m. First Baptist of Augusta. May 3. 8 p.m. USC-Aiken Etherredge Center. 803-641-3305.

May 9-11. The Wizard of Oz. Join the Augusta Players as Dorothy and Toto dance down the yel-low brick road and discover the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion to defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. For decades this spectacular musical has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its colorful characters and memo-rable songs. May 9 and 10, 8 p.m. May 11, 3 p.m. Imperial Theatre. For tickets, 706-826-4707 or www.augustaplayers.org.

May 9-10. Aiken Bluegrass Festival. Featuring some of the best bluegrass musicians from around the country, the Aiken Bluegrass Festival is one of the hottest outdoor events of the season. Headlin-ers include Town Mountain, Whitewater Ramble, the Travelin’ McCourys and Greensky Bluegrass, lauded by Rolling Stone for “representing the genre for a whole new generation.” The festival bene�ts STAR Riding (Specialized Therapeutic and Recreational Riding). www.aikenbluegrassfestival.org.

May 10. Pops! Under the Stars. Symphony Orches-tra Augusta performs. 7:30 p.m. Lady Antebellum Pavilion. 706-826-4705.

May 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24. The Story of Jacob. Pre-sented by Enopion Theatre Company. 706-771-7777 or www.enopion.com.

May 13. The Midtown Men. This sensational pro-duction reunites four stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys. Singing their favorite ’60s hits from the Beatles, the Rascals, the Four Seasons and more, their performance showcases top-shelf choreography, incredible onstage chemistry and pristine vocals. 7:30 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.au-gustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

May 18. Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss & Union Station. Music legends and Grammy Award-winning artists Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss & Union Sta-tion take on a 35-city U.S. tour that includes a stop in Augusta. 6 p.m. James Brown Arena. www.au-gustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

May 22. Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle. A �lm documentary of Richard and Mil-dred Loving’s interracial marriage, which led to their arrest and a Supreme Court case in Virginia in 1965. After the screening a discussion will be facilitated by attorney William C. Coleman and GRU’s Dr. Lee Ann Caldwell, director of the Center for Georgia Stud-ies. 6:30-8 p.m. Augusta Richmond County Public Library. First �oor multi-purpose room. 706-722-8454.

May 22. Pops! at the Bell Featuring Melissa Man-chester. Grammy Award-winning and Oscar nomi-nated musician and singer Melissa Manchester brings her exceptional talents to Symphony Orches-tra Augusta for an evening of her classic hits and diva tributes. Bell Auditorium. www.augustaenter-tainmentcomplex.com.

May 23-24, 30-31, June 1 and June 6-7. 9 to 5: The Musical. Pushed to the edge by their boss, three fe-male co-workers come up with a plan to get even. Along the way, they discover friendship, strength and the fact that there is nothing they can’t do…even in a man’s world. May 23, 24, 30, 31 and June 6-7 at 8 p.m. June 1, 3 p.m. Aiken Community Play-house. 803-648-1438 or www.aikencommunityplay-house.us.

May 24. Hymns for the Fallen. A performance of music and readings by the Augusta Choral Society in recognition of service men and women. 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700.

May 29. Hunter Hayes. Grammy nominated for best country solo performance, Hunter Hayes brings his We’re Not Invisible Tour to Augusta. With special guest Danielle Bradbery from NBC’s Emmy Award-winning show The Voice. 7 p.m. James Brown Are-na. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

June 11. Widespread Panic. The rock group, with their signature guitar sound and perfectly balanced ensemble, has just released the 22nd and 23rd in-stallments of their Porch Songs Live Archives Series. 7 p.m. James Brown Arena. www.augustaentertain-mentcomplex.com.

June 20-21. The Princess and the Pea. Join Co-lumbus Children’s Theatre’s professional touring company in this humorous re-telling of the popular fairytale featuring audience participation. June 20, 7:30 p.m. June 21, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Aiken Center for the Arts. 803-641-9094.

June 20-22 and 27-28. Going to St. Ives. The mother of an African dictator travels to England to see Dr. Gage about medical treatment for her fail-ing eyesight. Dr. Gage uses the consultation as an opportunity to raise the issue of the imprisonment of some of her colleagues, but May has an unusual request of her own. This gripping drama is the story of two impressive women brought together by grief and politics to accomplish the greatest good. June 20, 21, 27, 28 at 8 p.m. June 22, 3 p.m. Aiken Com-munity Playhouse. 803-648-1438 or www.aiken-communityplayhouse.us.

June 27-28. The Frog Prince. Join Columbus Chil-dren’s Theatre’s professional touring company as they hop through the hysterical retelling of the Grimm Brothers’ classic tale of humility and forgive-ness complete with audience participation. June 27, 7:30 p.m. June 28 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Aiken Center for the Arts. 803-641-9094.

Morris Museum of Art1 Tenth St. 706-724-7501 June events unavailable at time of printing. Go to www.themorris.org for calendar information.

May 1. Mommy and Me: Meet Me at the Beach. Discover what lives in the ocean and create a unique �sh print. 10-11 a.m. Advance registration required.

May 1. Art Now: Tarleton Blackwell. South Carolina artist Tarleton Blackwell discusses his distinguished career. Afterward, enjoy music and cocktails in the galleries. Free. 6 p.m.

May 1-25. Soldier Artist: Conrad Wise Chapman. Conrad Chapman (1842–1910) enlisted in the Con-federate Army and was commissioned to create these paintings of Charleston’s defenses.

May 1-June 1. Paintings by Bo Bartlett and Bet-sy Eby. Bo Bartlett is a realist painter with a mod-ernist vision who is often compared to his artistic mentor and friend Andrew Wyeth. He pushes the boundaries of the realist tradition with his multi-layered imagery. Betsy Eby earned a bachelor’s degree in art history at the University of Oregon. After graduation, she lived briefly in Tokyo and was deeply influenced by Japanese history and culture.

May 1-June 22. Generations: Turned Bowls by Ed, Philip and Matt Moulthrop. Drawn from lo-cal collections, the exhibition represents the work of three generations of the acclaimed Moulthrop family of woodturners. The family has been docu-mented in the book Moulthrop: A Legacy in Wood, among others.

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edy-drama based on Clare Boothe Luce’s play of the same name, the �lm stars Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell and Butter�y McQueen, among numerous others. After the screening, muse-um director Kevin Grogan leads a discussion. Bring a lunch. Free. Noon.

May 4. Artrageous! Family Sunday: Celebrate the Soldier. Learn about a day in the life of a Civil War soldier from storyteller Harper Harris, view an au-thentic Civil War cannon and create special artwork for American soldiers currently serving oversees. Free. 2-4 p.m.

May 11. Music at the Morris: 10 x 10 Theory. Join jazz group 10 x 10 Theory for an eclectic mix of pop-ular favorites. Free. 2 p.m.

May 16. Art at Lunch: Greetings From Syria: Pho-tographing a Civil War. Photographer Thomas Hammond discusses his recent trip through Syria during which he documented the country’s civil war through a series of haunting photographs. Lunch in-cluded. Noon. Pre-registration required by May 14. 706-828-3867.

May 17. Draw With the Morris: Drawing the City with Randy Lambeth. Open to all skill levels. Fees apply. 1-3 p.m. 706-828-3867.

May 30. Exhibition Opening: This Happy Land: Paintings by William Entrekin. Painter William En-trekin discusses the artworks featured in the mu-seum’s current exhibition. 6 p.m.

SPORTS

Augusta GreenJackets Home Game ScheduleLake Olmstead StadiumFor tickets 706-736-7889Sunday games, 2 p.m. All other days, 7 p.m.www.greenjacketsbaseball.com

May 2-5 vs GreenvilleMay 14-16 vs West VirginiaMay 17-20 vs GreensboroMay 26-28 vs SavannahJune 2-4 vs RomeJune 5-8 vs LexingtonJune 19-22 vs AshvilleJune 23-26 vs Rome

Through May 9. Registration for Will Avery’s 3on3 Developmental League. For boys and girls in grades K-5. The league will last for 6 weeks. To register go to www.willaverycamps.com. For more information call 706-294-0767.

May 3. Relay for Life. Evans Towne Center Park. For

more information, contact the local American Can-cer Society of�ce at 706-731-9900.

May 3. GoodBoats for Goodwill Annual Dragon Boat Race. Teams of 20 per boat will paddle for a purpose with two boats racing at a time on a short course. In addition to the races, GoodBoats for Goodwill will sponsor a festival including food, chil-dren’s activities and a performance stage featuring local Asian culture. Lake Olmstead. www.good-boats.org or 706-650-5760.

May 11. National Trials Fest Ride. Join this annual bicycling event for a scenic route of Augusta. Begin-ning at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion and back, the National Trails Fest Ride is an opportunity to spend a Sunday morning with your family and friends as you discover the real Augusta! Pre-Registration is required at Andy Jordan's Bicycle Shop located on 13th Street Downtown until Saturday, May 10 by 5 p.m. All ages are invited. For more information, please call 706-724-2453 or visit www.andyjordans.com.

May 16-18. Will Avery Spring Classic Basketball Tournament. For teams of boys and girls in grades 3-8. For more information call 706-294-0767. To register go to www.willaverycamps.com.

May 19. Georgia High School Association Golf State Championships. The championships will bring more than 1,000 golfers and coaches to the Augusta area. These courses will host 14 state champion-ships and is the �rst time that this many state cham-pionships will be held in the same city, on the same day. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lock & Dam Park. For more information, visit www.augustasportscouncil.org or call 706-724-2453.

June 2-6. Will Avery Summer Basketball Camp. Camp will be held at Evans Middle School for boys and girls ages 6-14. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thurs-day with late pick up available until 5 p.m. for a fee. Friday Camp will be from 9 a.m.-noon with late pick up available until 2 p.m. To register go to www.wil-laverycamps.com. For more information call 706-294-0767.

June 6-8. Walton Foundation Wheelchair Cham-pionship. A Georgia Grand Prix Event. Men and women Divisions A, B, C and Quad-Singles & Dou-bles. Events all day at Newman Tennis Center, 3103 Wrightsboro Rd. Call 706-821-1600.

June 14. Gator Fest. Open water swim event in the Savannah River formed to provide swimmers with a high-level athletic experience at various distances while increasing awareness of the Sa-vannah Riverkeeper. For more information, www.gatorfestaugusta.org.


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June 22. U.S. Rowing Southeast Regional Rowing Regatta. An all-day, action-packed event held on Langley Pond. Located on U.S. Highway 1 at Lan-gley Dam Road, Langley Pond accommodates an Olympic-sized rowing course with six fully buoyed lanes, making it perfect for all-star competition. For more information, call 803-642-7559

Columbia County Recreation Department5445 Columbia Rd., Grovetown.706-863-7523.

Through May 9. Summer Basketball Registration. Co-ed Basketball ages 10–15. Season played June–July. All games played at Bobby Waters Gymnasium Complex at Patriots Park.

CSRA Defensive Arts803-221-0330 or csraDefensiveArts.com.Martial Arts Classes. Ages 8-adult. Goshinjitsu, Kin-dai Karate and Kobojutsu. Call for information.

RECREATION PROGRAMS

Champions Made From AdversityP.O. Box 980, Evans, Ga.706-364-2422.www.cmfa.usThis nonpro�t organization strives to advance the lives of people with physical disabilities and their families through sport and leisure opportunities.

Current weekly schedule:Monday—Adapted �tness at the Kroc Center, 2-4 p.m. and wheelchair basketball at Garrett Elemen-tary School, 6:30-8 p.m.Tuesday—Swimming at Fort Gordon, 9-11 a.m., and quad rugby at the Kroc Center, 6-8 p.m.Wednesday—Wheelchair basketball, 6:30-8 p.m.Thursday—Swimming at Fort Gordon, 9-11 a.m., and Adapted Fitness at the Kroc Center, 3-5 p.m.Friday—Adapted cycling at the uptown VA, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

The Family YFinancial assistance is available for all Family Y pro-grams. Register at any branch or online at www.the-familyy.org or call 706-922-9622.

May 1-31. Green Jackets Wheelchair Softball Team Spring Registration. Season starts June 1. Formed in partnership with the Family Y, Southeast-ern Paralyzed Veterans of America, Walton Founda-tion and the GreenJackets Baseball Team, this team competes regionally and offers adults affected by physical disabilities in the CSRA the opportunity to play softball. For more information contact Coach Sutton, 803-760-2613, or Team Rep Orlando Perez [email protected].

Through May 25. Adult Basketball Registration at the Family Y of Aiken County. Game day(s) to be determined. Season runs June 11–July 23.

May 3. Family Y of Aiken County Trolley Run 5K and Kids Fun Run. Trolley Run Station, Aiken. Enjoy a morning of activity or challenge your routine with a 5K run. For more information call 803-349-8080.

May 5-June 15. Adult Kickball Registration at the Family Y of Aiken County. Season runs July 7–Au-gust 20. Games will be on Monday and Wednes-day.

May 9 & June 13. Freedom Friday at Family Y of Augusta South. Giving free time to parents by creat-ing an evening of fun for ages 8 weeks to 12 years. 4–8 p.m. Free for active duty military families.

May 9 & June 13. Movies in the Gym/Park at the Family Y of Aiken County. Enjoy time together. Mov-ies are family-friendly and free to the public.

May 12-June 1. Youth Soccer Academy Regis-teration. Participants will be trained in soccer skills speci�c to their age by trained professionals. Bring rubber cleats, athletic wear and water bottle. Age 7–12 years. Season runs June 9–August 1, Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday, 5-5:45 p.m.

Beginning May 12. Dolphins Swim Team at Family Y of Aiken County. Ages 5 to 18 and able to swim the length of the pool unassisted. Practices Sunday–Thursday evenings and meets will be held every Tuesday evening at the Family Y of Aiken County. Session ends June 30.

May 19-23. SPLASH. “Swim , Play and Learn Aquat-ic Safety Habits” through a free week-long water safety class. Classes are 30-minute sessions, with multiple time slots offered. Ages 3–12. Registration April 21–May 19. Space is limited. SPLASH is of-fered at the Family Y of Aiken, Wilson Family Y and Family Y of Downtown Augusta.

May 26. School Days Out at the Family Y of Aiken County and Family Y of North Augusta. Learning does not end when school is out. Continue the love of learning through interactive games, cre-ative arts and character development for school-aged kids.

Beginning May 27, June 9 & 23. Swim Lessons Summer Sessions. Kick your way to con�dence in Family Y Swim Lessons! Ages 3 years to adult be-ginners, all skill levels. Summer sessions are eight classes, Monday-Thursday for two weeks. Classes held at the Family Y of Aiken, Family Y of Downtown Augusta and the Wilson Family Y. Session 1 begins May 27, Session 2 begins June 9 and Session 3 be-gins June 23.

June 2-July 20. Adult Softball Registration at the Family Y of Aiken County. Season runs August 5–September 18. Games will be on Monday, Tues-day and Thursday.

June 2- 29. Registration for Youth Soccer at Aiken County Family Y, Marshall Family Y, Augusta South Family Y and Wilson Family Y. Season is August 23–October 18.

June 6. School Days Out at the Family Y of North Augusta. Learning does not end when school is out. We continue the love of learning through interactive games, creative arts and character development for school-aged kids.

Beginning June 10. Fairytale Ballet Session 1. Ba-sic introduction to ballet. Ages 3-5 years. Lessons on Fridays at 4 p.m. or Saturdays at 11a.m. Session ends August 2.

June 23-August 17. Miracle League Baseball Reg-istration. Designed for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Season: September 6–October 25. Ages 4 and up. Games played at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center.

Adult Boot CampBeginning May 6. Wilson Family Y. One-hour, high-intensity class with a focus on calisthenics, strength and cardio in both indoor and outdoor locations. Class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 a.m. or 7 p.m. per week for six weeks.Beginning June 2. Family Y of Aiken County. Ses-sion ends July 10.

Parent's Night OutMay 10, 24, June 14 & 28. Marshall Family Y. Ages 2-12 from 6-9:30 p.m.May 17 & June 21. Family Y of Aiken County. Ages 2-12 from 5:30-9 p.m.May 24 & June 27. Family Y of Augusta South. Ages 8 weeks to 12 years. 6-9:30 p.m.May 25 & June 22. Wilson Family Y. Ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m.June 14. Family Y of North Augusta. Ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m.

Family Y Day Camps The Family Y is offering a variety of camp experi-ences for children ages 3-17. Camp activities are 9 a.m.–4 p.m. with early drop off at 7 a.m. and late pick-up until 6 p.m. available at no additional cost. Camp registration must be completed prior to child’s attendance at camp and balance of payment is due the Wednesday prior to camp week for which your child is enrolled. Camps run Monday-Friday.

May 27–August 8. Family Y of Augusta South. 2215 Tobacco Road. Ages 5–14.

May 27-August 15. Camp Wilson. Wilson Family. 3570 Wheeler Road.

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SUMMER CAMPS!


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SUMMER CAMPS!

Summer Fun


Summer Fun


calendarSummer Fun May 27-August 15. Little Tykes Mini Camp.

May 27-August 15. Teen Leadership Camp.

May 27-August 12. Journalism Camp.

May 27-August 8. Camp Marshall.

June 2- Augusta 15 Camp North Augusta.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center

May 2 & June 6 Kid's Night Out.

May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 and June 6, 13, 20 & 27. Kroc Tots Activity Hour.

May 5, 12, 19 & 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. Tod-dler Tuesday.

May 17. CPR & First Aid.

May 30. Family Movie Night.

May 26-August 15. Camp Kroc Summer Day Camps.

June 3-August 7. Junior Camp Kroc.

LifegardingFour-Week Session.

Two-Week Session.Lifeguarding Review.

HOSPITAL PROGRAMS

Doctors Hospital

May 1. Big Brother/Big Sister. May 8. Happiest Baby on the Block.May 15 Babies, Bumps and Bruises.May 17 & 18 or June 21 & 22. Short and Sweet.

May 20. The Daddy Class. May 22. Baby 101.May 24. You're a Big Girl Now. May 27. Pickles and Ice Cream.

May 29 & June 26. Safe Sitter. June 5 Breastfeeding. June 17. Ready and Able.

Georgia Regents Health System

Ongoing. Support Group for Families Who Have Lost a Baby During Pregnancy, Childbirth or Early Infancy.

May 1 & 21, June 5 & 18. Cribs for Kids.

May 2 & 14, June 6 & 11. Child Safety Seat Inspec-tions.

May 6 & June 3. Autism Spectrum Disorder Sup-port and Resource Group (The “A-Team”).

May 8 & 28, June 12 & 25 Car Seat Class.

May 7-28 (Wednesdays). Childbirth Education

Class.

June 3. Breastfeeding Class.

June 5. Infant CPR Training.

June 7. Safe Sitter.

June 11. Your Amazing Baby.

Trinity Hospital of Augusta

May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 and June 5, 13, 19 & 26 (Thurs-days). Mommy Stretch and Tone.May 3 & June 7. Saturday Express Lamaze Child-birth Education.May 5 & June 2. Infant CPR.May 9 & June 6. Baby Care Basics and Breastfeed-ing. May 10 & June 14. Baby Food Basics.

May 19 & June 16. HUG Your Baby.

University Health Care System

May 2 & 3, May 16 & 17, June 6 & 7 or June 20 & 21.Childbirth Preparation Weekend Class.

May 6 & June 1. Parents Healing Together. May 7 & June 4. Breastfeeding Support Group.

May 13-27 (Tuesdays), May 14-29 (Wednesdays), June 2-23 (Mondays, June 3-24 (Tuesdays) and June 4-25 (Wednesdays). Prenatal Education.

May 15 & June 19. Breastfeeding Class.

May 22 & June 26. Introduction to Infant CPR.

Submit calendar entries to Karin Calloway at [email protected] or enter your event on-line at www.augustafamily.com.

Summer Fun


First job: My brother paid me $.05 for every newspaper I helped him deliver. Quality she admires the most: Patience. Be-

ing able to wait for the really important things in life. Favorite indulgence: I have a thing for all things the color green. Dream vacation: Taking the train through Europe. Super power she’d like to have: To be able to �y around tall buildings and see a

city from a new dimension. Favorite food: Really good dark chocolate, especially if it is from Switzerland or France! Wanted to

be when she grew up: Mary Hart, anchor on Entertainment Tonight. Signature dish: Paleo salmon cakes. Best thing about

being a mom: Watching Lucas and Chloe thrive in the world around them trying to be good people in the universe. Hardest

part about being a mom: Not being in town when they have special things happen in their life.

GirlGO

Grace Belangia | Innovator

Grace Belangia is executive director of HACKAugusta, a nonpro�t innovation development company. She and her hus-band, Woody, CEO of ATC Development, have two teenagers and a Border Collie they call “Penny, the wonder dog.” Grace serves on the board of directors of the Augusta Training Shop and recently organized the TEDx on Telfair event. Right now she’s busy planning the Super Happy Block Party, a family friendly event on May 31 with a focus on technol-ogy, creativity and innovation.

by Karin Calloway

Documents

Augusta Family Magazine May/June 2014