Training for prospective resource and adoptive parents

The PS-MAPP training for prospective Resource and Adoptive Parents will be offered to families interested in foster care and adoption beginning Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST for ten (10) consecutive Thursday evenings.

These sessions will be held at the Wayne County Senior Citizen Center Office located at 75 West Columbia Avenue in Monticello, Kentucky. If you have any questions, please call your Recruitment and Certification worker, Marcie Melton or Dianna Ayers, at 606-387-6655.

If you plan to attend this training, you must contact your local Recruitment and Certification worker and sign up and if married, both spouses MUST attend. Children should not attend this meeting, as child care is not available.

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City Council to hold meeting

Albany City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, January 7 at 5 p.m. at city hall. The meeting is open to the public.

Clinton County Library announces book signing Jan. 11

Glenn A. Edwards will be at the Clinton County Public Library on Saturday, January 11 at 10 a.m. for a book signing.

Mr. Edwards is a resident of Springfield, Kentucky, is employed full-time by the military and a researcher for the Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization. He is the author of “Squatching Novice Guide Book,” a how-to for new investigators of Bigfoot, and the “Balance” series, a fictional Bigfoot theme series. The author will be on hand for a signing and a Bigfoot discussion.

Total Body Toning classes

Total Body Toning–Experience this challenging and dynamic whole body conditioning class. This class utilizes equipment including weights, resistance bands, kettle-bells, Bosu balls and more!! Work your muscles in every way possible in this class designed to build strength, add definition, increase your bone density, and decrease your body fat by increasing lean muscle!! Join the fun on Friday evenings from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center. For more information call (606) 387-9622.

Intro to weight lifting class to be held

The Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center will be hosting an Introduction to Weight Lifting class on January 16 and 17, 2014, at 5 p.m. The class will be taught by Eric Peterson. Peterson is a former Marine and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. The class will last for one hour and will cover the fundamentals, strategies and techniques that apply to all levels of weight, strength and resistance training.

Wellness Center to offer

concealed carry/safety class

Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center will be hosting a concealed carry/safety class January 18, 2014. The class is eight hours long (part of this class will take place at the gun range.) The cost of the class is $60. Gift certificates are available for Christmas. If you would like to sign up for the class or receive more information, please stop in or call 606-387-9622.

Cross Fit and Tone classes

Come join in Cross Fit and Tone at the Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center. The class is led by Brandy Cooksey and will be offered Fridays from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Learning to control diabetes

The Clinton County Health Department will be giving Learning to Control Diabetes classes each Tuesday throughout the month of January, the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes are free but pre-registration is required by calling 387-5711, ext. 1166.

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TLFWC to offer boot camp to get in shape

Tired of having no energy? Want to get rid of those extra stubborn pounds? Want to tone your arms, legs, back and abs? Come join us for Jennifer’s Boot Camp at the Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center! Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4- 5 p.m. The classes entail: weight lifting, cardio, toning and strengthening exercises, circuit training and abdominal exercises. Come join us! Only $5 per class for a full one hour session. You don’t want to miss this! Where the fun is and fitness is earned.

Zumba set to begin

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating. Call today (606)387-9622 and start feeling energized tomorrow.

Tai Chi classes now available

The benefits of Tai Chi are incredible. If you are looking for a low-impact, relaxing form of exercise that only requires about 20 minutes a day and rewards your efforts, Tai Chi is for you. Relieves physical affects of stress, promotes deep breathing, reduces bone loss in menopausal women, improves lower body and leg strength, helps with arthritis pain, reduces blood pressure, and improves balance and stability.

Tai Chi /Bagua Class are now available at Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center, Monday at 10 a.m. and Wednesday at 4 p.m. Call 606-387-9622 for more info.

Attention all veterans — Free

Any veteran who has earned service medals while serving in the U.S. Military and has not received their medals please contact Bill Rutherford. Please note you will need a copy of your DD-214 to request your medals. Contact Bill at 20 Robin Lane, Monticello, Ky. 42633 or call 606-340-3142. rtfn

VA officer available 

Veterans Service Officer Earl Claborn is available to help veterans and their families with VA benefits. The office is located in the Clinton County Community Center. Office hours are Monday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 606-387-9447 

VA Rep available 

Veterans and their families seeking benefits in south central Kentucky will now be able to find help and advice at a central location. Gary Jones, the Veterans Benefits Field Representative for Clinton and surrounding counties, will be in Glasgow at 126 E. Public Square, Lower Level, every day except for the first Tuesday, second Monday, second Tuesday, second Thursday and third Monday of each month. Veterans can schedule an appointment by phoning 270-651-9578 or toll free at 800-850-1392. 

Narcotics Anonymous 

Narcotics Anonymous group meets each Monday, Tuesday and Friday nights at 7 p.m. at the Bright Idea Missionary Baptist Church basement in Albany. These meetings are open to anyone wanting to address their drug and alcohol problems.