Around the Region (1/10/13)

MODESTO

• RETIRED TEACHERS LUNCHEON

When: Today, 10:30 a.m.

Where: Charity Hall, 645 Charity Way

Info: The California Retired Teachers Association of Stanislaus County luncheon will include a meet-and-greet, member question-and-answer session and entertainment by the Funstrummers. Lunch served at noon; cost is $11. For more, call Mary Beth at (209) 524-6300 or Pat at (209) 526-2284.

Turlock

• THE SALVATION ARMY WOMEN'S AUXILIARY

When: Wednesday, noon

Where: The Salvation Army building, 893 Lander Ave.

Info: The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary of Turlock invites all women to its monthly meeting to discuss plans for a tea fund-raiser in February. For more, call Wyamah at (209) 668-1260.

Oakdale

• ALZHEIMER'S TALK

When: Tuesday, 1 p.m.

Where: Gene Bianchi Community Center,110 S. Second Ave.

Info: Attendees will learn about Alzheimer's disease from Dr. Brian Burns of CareMore Health Plan. All Medicare- eligible people are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more, call (209) 530-7514.

Sonora

• GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING

When: Monday, 2 p.m.

Where: Tuolumne County Library, Community Room, 408 Greenley Road

Info: The Tuolumne County Genealogical Society will meet to share family treasures. Interested community members are invited. Members are encouraged to share any family memorabilia that ties one generation to another — books, letters, photographs, glassware, antique greeting cards, an old rifle, a diary, pieces of kitchen ware and clothing. Refreshments will be served. For more, call Kate at (209) 533-1835.

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