Computer Club

The Computer Club of the Sandhills meets at 4 p.m. the second Monday of the month in the lower level of the Whispering Pines Village Hall.

Note that the club is taking a short break for the summer and will not meet in August.

The fall meetings will begin Monday, Sept. 8, with "Buying and Selling on eBay," presented by Chad Landingham. Future topics will include new computer technologies, using your scanner, and an e-mail tutorial.

For additional information, contact Art Reetz at 949-3733 or George McNally at 949-2294.

Seven Lakes Kiwanis

The Seven Lakes Kiwanis welcomed the son of one of its own members at its July 29 meeting. Casey Everett, son of Lloyd Everett, holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, and is employed by Law Enforcement Psychological Services.

He works with several states, screening applicants for the various state police forces.

The psychological and emotional screening is one of the most important facets of a potential trooper's qualifica-tions during the evaluation process. Basic criteria for the job, such as the age requirement and physical size and fitness are straightforward. However, evaluating the emotional stability -- the ability to act properly under stress, and handle the day-to-day stress on an ongoing basis -- is most important, and requires the skills of a trained psychologist.

Everett's comments were interesting and eye-opening as to the high standards to which the state police troopers are held, said a spokesman.

The Seven Lakes Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at noon at the Seven Lakes Country Club.

Seven Lakes Lions

The Seven Lakes Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, in the West Side Park Community Center.

The guest speaker will be Prof. Bill Croft, chairman of the Respiratory Care Department at Sandhills Community College. He will discuss food and drug interactions.

"The community is invited to attend this meeting. Lions' membership is open to both men and women, so come on out, ladies, and join us," said a spokesman.

For reservations, call Roger at 673-0845 or Trina at 673-3037. For membership information, call Keith at 673-2611.

Sandhills Club

The Sandhills Club met Thursday, July 24, at the Table on the Green.

Guest speaker Buddy Spong, executive director of American Red Cross of Moore County, presented an informative talk on the workings, expenses, and the problems faced by the Red Cross.

NARFE

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Sandhills Chapter No. 1895 will hold its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Community Congregational Church, 141 N. Bennett St., Southern Pines.

Cynthia Pizzini, will discuss using the Home Choice Network as a single source for all in-home nonmedical services for seniors.

Chapter No. 1895 welcomes all federal (including U.S. Postal Service) active employees, retirees, spouses and surviving spouses to monthly meetings. Additional information about NARFE is available by contacting Vilma Geisert at (910) 215-5898 or George Sandoval at (910) 246-9881.