MEDICARE SEMINAR

Veronica Brown, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Kingwood,
is hosting a presentation titled “An Overview of Medicare and the
Different Options for Medicare Supplements” on Sept. 15 at 11:30
a.m. at the Kingwood Branch Library, 4400 Bens View Lane. The
presentation will be presented by Roxie Gernand, a representative
for Physicians Mutual. Seating is limited; there is no charge. For
more information, contact Jeanene at 281-359-7455.

FLOORING SECRETS SEMINAR

“Choosing the Right Flooring for your Rooms,” an informational
seminar, will be held Sept. 15 from 1-2 p.m. at the Lifelong
Learning Center Workshop in the East Montgomery County Improvement
District Complex, 21575 U.S. Highway 59 N. in New Caney. The
speaker will be Kevin Pearson, owner of Pearson Carpet Care in
Humble. He will explain how to choose between innovative flooring
trends and knowing the differences in durability and maintenance.
The seminar is free for LLC members. R.S.V.P. to 281-312-1756 or
www.lonestar.edu. For more information, visit
www.MyEventCafe.com.

CONSTITUTION DAY

Beckwith’s Car Care will be holding Constitution Day Sept. 17
from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. There will be a flag ceremony at noon and
free copies of the Constitution will be given away, as well as
patriotic treats for everyone and lots of fun. Beckwith’s Car Care
is located at 1919 FM 1960 Bypass East in Humble. For more
information, call Lynn Beckwith at 281-540-2000 or go online at
www.beckwiths.com or www.ThatCarLady.com.

NICU REUNION

“Graduates” of Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital’s Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit are invited to celebrate the 17th anniversary
of the NICU and attend the NICU reunion which will be held Sept.
18, 1-3 p.m., at the Humble Civic Center. The annual reunion, which
will be held in the Civic Center’s Special Events Room, will
include kid-friendly refreshments and clowns providing face
painting and balloons. “Graduates” and their parents also will be
able to visit with neonatologist Dr. Angel Munoz and the NICU
staff. For more information, call 713-222-CARE (2273).

KEEP KINGWOOD GREEN

Keep Kingwood Green would love to hear ideas from the community
for improving recycling opportunities and for energy and
water-saving measures in the Lake Houston area. Residents are
invited to a meeting Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the
Kingwood Library, 4400 Bens View Lane. Everyone is welcome. Visit
www.keepkingwoodgreen.org for more information.

KINGWOOD PHOTO CLUB

The Kingwood Photo Club will meet Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Kingwood United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1799 Woodland
Hills Drive, Kingwood. The speaker will be Jason Dibley, a former
exhibitions coordinator for the Houston Center for Photography,
will present work from his personal portfolio and discuss ways to
most effectively present and promote one’s work. Share Learn
subjects are “Around Town” photographs and “Creative Cropping”
(with before and after shots). All skill levels are welcome.
Meetings are held the third Monday of every month. For more
information, go to www.kwphotoclub.com.

PINEY WOODS WILDLIFE SOCIETY

The first fall meeting of the Piney Woods Wildlife Society will
be Sept. 20 at the Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center and will
feature photographs by Frank Farese who believes that one must love
birds to be good at photographing them. He visits sanctuaries,
state parks, wildlife refuges and the coast to find his subjects.
Coffee and snacks will be served at 7 with the meeting beginning at
7:30 p.m. The public is invited and there is no charge. The Nature
Center is located at 1300 Riley Fuzzel Road near Old Town Spring.
For more information or directions, call 281-444-6204 or PWWS
President Al Barr at 281-443-6629.

DECORATING AND FLOORING SEMINAR

A seminar titled “Choosing the Right Rug for your Rooms” will be
held at the Kingwood Library Sept. 20 from 1-2:30 p.m. The
presenters will be Leslie Sarmiento, owner of Decorating Den
Interiors, and Kevin Pearson, owner of Pearson Carpet Care. In this
presentation, Sarmiento will help people sort through all the
choices, color combinations and correct size selection. Pearson
will explain how to choose between innovative trends, share rug
care secrets and teach how to know the differences in durability
and maintenance. There is no cost for the seminar. The library is
located at 4400 Bens View Lane. To R.S.V.P., call 281-686-9293 or
email lesliesinteriors@msn.com. For more information, visit
www.MyEventCafe.com.

C.E.R.T. TRAINING

The City of Humble Office of Emergency Management will host
Community Emergency Response Team training Sept. 20-Nov. 8. This is
an eight-week course taught every Tuesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in
Humble. Training will cover hurricane preparedness, fire
suppression, disaster medical training, light search and rescue,
disaster psychology and terrorism prevention. Interested persons
must pre-register due to class size. To pre-register, email Carole
Chambers at cchambers@humblepolice.com or call 281-446-4928.

SENIOR OPEN HOUSE

The Lake Houston Family YMCA will host a Senior Open House Sept.
21 from 10 a.m.-noon. The Lake Houston Family YMCA is one of more
than 30 Ys across the Houston area opening their doors for free to
seniors on Sept. 22. The open house will give seniors a chance to
see what the YMCA has to offer, whether it’s exercise classes,
social gatherings, volunteer opportunities or field trips. The
event is free and open to the public. The Y is located at 2420 W.
Lake Houston Parkway in Kingwood. For more information, call
281-360-2500.

KARW CANDIDATE FORUM

On Sept. 21, the Kingwood Area Republican Women will host
Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by
Kay Bailey Hutchison in a forum moderated by Harris County District
Attorney Pat Lykos. KSEV radio host Sam Malone will serve as emcee.
The VIP reception with candidates will start at 5:30 p.m. with the
program beginning at 6:45 at the Kingwood Country Club, 1700 Lake
Kingwood Drive. There will also be a silent auction. Various levels
of sponsorships and ticket prices are available. For information
about sponsorships and reservations, contact Carole Covey at
281-358-1579. For more information about KARW, contact Betty Newton
at 281-360-1125, or visit www.kingwoodarearepublicanwomen.org.

ADD/ADHD SUPPORT GROUP

The Attention Deficit Disorder Association – Southern Region
Kingwood/Humble/Atascocita Chapter is a nonprofit organization that
meets monthly at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 2929 Woodland
Hills Drive, Kingwood, in Room 211. The next meeting will be Sept.
22 from 7-9 p.m. The guest speaker, Laura Peddicort, will speak
about “Advocating for Kids in School: ARDs, IEPs and
Modifications.” The community is invited to attend. For more
information, contact Susan MacHugh at 281-812-3182 or
MrsQ123@aol.com.

CHI OMEGA ALUMNAE

The Kingwood/Humble Alumnae Chapter of Chi Omega will hold its
fall meeting Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Michelle Parnell,
2614 Royal Trail Drive in Kingwood. Members are asked to bring a
salad and a Chi Omega sister. All Chi Omega alumnae are invited to
attend. For more information, contact Carol Sutton at
281-354-7272.

PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS

Free prostate screenings will be offered Sept. 24 at the
Memorial Hermann Cancer Center Northeast, 18960 Memorial Drive
North in Humble. Members of the hospital staff will conduct the
screenings which include a prostate specific blood test and a
digital rectal examination. Annual prostate cancer screenings are
recommended for all men aged 50 and older. However, men may be at
higher risk of developing prostate cancer if they are black, have a
family history of the disease and/or consume a diet high in fat.
For those at higher risk, annual screenings should begin at age 40.
Registration is required. Call 713-222-CARE for an appointment.

DYSLEXIA PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

Parents of students with dyslexia or reading challenges are
invited to attend the group’s next meeting on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at
Christ the King Lutheran Church, 3803 West Lake Houston Parkway,
Kingwood. The group meets on the last Tuesday of most months and
seeks to empower parents on the journey of identifying, educating
and nurturing a child with dyslexia. Visit
sites.google.com/site/DyslexiaOfKingwood. For more information,
contact Deanie Allen at DeanieAllen22@gmail.com or call
713-582-5253.

AARP DRIVING CLASS

An AARP driving class will be offered Sept. 28 from 9 a.m.-1
p.m. at Strawbridge United Methodist Church. This class is open to
adults 50 and older. The fee is $12 per person for AARP members and
$14 for non-AARP members. Many insurance companies offer discounts
for completing this class. Contact Trish King at 281-360-4500 to
sign up or for more information. Strawbridge UMC is located at 5629
Kingwood Drive, Kingwood.

BEAUTY SECRETS SEMINAR

Emily Marshall with Northwest Dermacolor Center in Kingwood will
give a seminar titled “The Difference Between Chemical Peels and
Facials” Sept. 28 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning
Center Workshop in the East Montgomery County Improvement District
Complex, 21575 U.S. Highway 59 N. in New Caney. In this
presentation, Marshall will explain chemical peels and facials
along with the treatments designed for each skin type. She will
also share ways to use custom designed home-care products to
achieve a healthy looking complexion. The seminar is free for LLC
members. To R.S.V.P., call 281-312-1756 or go to www.lonestar.edu.
For more information, visit www.MyEventCafe.com.

ROAD TRIP SEMINAR

Lynn Beckwith with Beckwith’s Car Care in Humble will host “The
Most Yummy Texas Vittles Stops Around” on Sept. 29 from 1:30-2:30
p.m. This fun topic includes all those out-of-the-way
best-kept-secret “foodie joints” across the Lone Star State (with
some tips on finding your own). Beckwith will talk about how to
prepare for your next road trip and share her Road Trip Checklist,
too. The presentation will be part of the Academy for Lifelong
Learning and will be held at Lone Star College-North Harris, 2700
W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston. The seminar is free to ALL members. For
more information, call Donna Zimmer at 281-765-7947, or visit
www.MyEventCafe.com.

ZUMBA FEST

The Lake Houston Family YMCA will host Zumba Fest Sept. 30 from
7:30-9:30 p.m. Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow,
Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party. Everyone is
invited to learn more about this activity. The event is free and
open to the public. The Y is located at 2420 W. Lake Houston
Parkway in Kingwood. For more information, call 281-360-2500.

KINGWOOD GARDEN CLUB

The Kingwood Garden Club will meet Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. The program,
“Rediscovered Treasures,” is a fundraiser auction that is open to
members and guests. Some of the items include home decorations,
jewelry, Christmas decorations and much more. Also, a floral study,
“Making the Most of a Vase Arrangement” will be presented by Jan
Kramer at 9:30. The meeting will be at Good Shepherd Episcopal
Church, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive in Kingwood. Light refreshments
will be served. For more information, visit
www.kingwoodgardenclub.org.

KINGWOOD AREA QUILT GUILD

The Kingwood Area Quilt Guild invites all visitors to its next
meeting Oct. 6. The guest speaker will be Ginny Eckley, an
internationally known artist, teacher and author, who will give a
lecture and trunk show. The guild meets the first Thursday of the
month at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive
in Kingwood, at 7 p.m. for social time and refreshments, followed
at 7:30 with a brief business meeting, a lecture by a national
speaker, show and tell, lottery block drawings, door prizes and
special activities. For more information, visit
www.KingwoodAreaQuiltGuild.com.

KINGWOOD GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS

Kingwood Garden Club offers scholarships to students who intend
to spend their professional lives pursuing the same mission as KGC
– researching, protecting and fostering horticultural plants, trees
and wildlife. Applicants must have attended Kingwood, Kingwood Park
or New Caney High schools; be a junior, senior in college or a
graduate student; and be majoring in a horticulture- or
environmental sciences-related field. The application for 2012 is
available at www.kingwoodgardenclub.org. Applications are due by
April 1, 2012.