Readers are encouraged to submit items for the Club Calendar. To ensure publication, please submit typewritten items at least two weeks before the date of the event to Debbie Haan, P.O. Box 1662, Cumberland, MD 21501-1662, or e-mail dhaan@times-news.com.

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The PPG Industries, Maintenance Department Retirees will hold a breakfast meeting Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant, Winchester Road, LaVale.

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The Verizon Telecom Pioneer Life Members will meet for breakfast Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m. at D’Atri’s Restaurant, 1118 National Highway, LaVale. Their will be a sign up for members to man the Salvation Army kettle.

The breakfast is open to all former employees of C&P;, AT&T;, Western Electric, Bell Atlantic or Verizon.

For more information, call (301) 729-8998 or (301) 759-3855.

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Retired of active postal workers will hold a get-together luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 11:30 a.m, at Lindy’s Restaurant, Bedford Road, Cumberland.

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Ali Ghan Shrine Unit Heads will meet Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Room of the Ali Ghan Shrine Club, Cumberland. The Divan of the Ali Ghan Shrine will meet at 8 p.m.

For additional information, call Buck Taylor, secretary, (301) 707-1509.

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East Gate Masonic Lodge will meet Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, Greene Street, Cumberland. An Entered Apprentice initiation will be conducted and elections will be held.

Refreshments will be served.

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The deadline to make reservations for the Cumberland Council 179, United Commercial Travelers of America’s Dutch treat Christmas party is Wednesday, Dec. 3. Reservations may be made by calling Ivan McDaniel at (301) 777-3051.

The party will take place Thursday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Hen House, 18072 National Pike, Frostburg.

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The Allegany County Retired School Personnel will meet Thursday, Dec. 4, at noon at the Ali Ghan Shrine Club, Cumberland. Jon Bauman will preside and the committee in charge of arrangements includes Louise VanMeter, Rita Schoenadel and Judy Snyder.

Gene Long will give the invocation and Ann Crump will do the order of service. VanMeter and Schoenadel will serve as greeters.

The Mountain Ridge High School Choral Ensemble, under the direction of Michaela Linn, will present a program of Christmas music.

A representative for the Toys for Happiness program will be present at the meeting and members are reminded to bring toys or monetary donations for the Toys for Happiness program. Gift wrap and gift boxes also are needed.

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Former employees of Hill’s Department Store will hold a dinner and social Thursday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at D’Atri’s Restaurant, National Highway, LaVale. Those attending are to bring a toy for the Toys for Happiness campaign.

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McKinley Chapter 12, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Greene Street, Cumberland. Worthy Matron Mollie Arnold and Worthy Patron Steve Mitchell will preside.

Deputy Grand Lecturer Juanita Leese will make an official visit and the Christmas program will be presented.

Refreshment will be served after the meeting.

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The Cresaptown Area Senior Citizens will hold a Christmas dinner party Saturday, Dec. 6, at noon at the Cresaptown United Methodist Church, McMullen Highway, Cresaptown. The installation of officers for 2009 will held.

Reservations may be made by calling (301) 729-3389 or (301) 729-231 .

During the November meeting, members voted to not have a gift exchange, however, members attending are to bring non-perishable food for the food pantry.

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The Ladies Auxiliary to Cumberland Council 586, Knights of Columbus, will hold its annual Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 6, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the council home, 66 N. Mechanic St., Cumberland.

Following the party, the auxiliary will attend Mass at St. Patrick Church.

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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 13 will hold it annual initiation and Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. at the post home, Harrison Street, Cumberland. Those attending are to bring a covered dish and members wanting to participate in the jingle are to bring a wrapped gift worth a minimum of $10.

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The FB Motorcycle Group will hold its Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 6, at The Pines, U.S. Route 220, Keyser, W.Va. A buffet dinner will be served from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by a dance with music by South Train.

A 50/50 raffle drawing will be held to benefit the Cancer Society.

For more information, contact Jerry at (304) 788-5731, Bob at (304) 788-5597, or April at (304) 790-1466.

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Chapter 410, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, will hold its quarterly meeting and luncheon Monday, Dec. 8, at 12:30 p.m. at the Cumberland Holiday Inn.

Sen. George C. Edwards, Maryland General Assembly, will speak on senior citizen issues in the 2009 Maryland General Assembly.

Bill Gray, account representative, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, will speak on changes in the BC/BS Federal Program for the coming year.

For more information, call Donnie Gibson, (301) 724-7824.

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The Garden Club of Cumberland will meet Monday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. at the C. William Gilchrist Gallery, Washington Street. Members will make donations to the Salvation Army.

Refreshments and entertainment will be featured.

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The Mineral County Genealogy Society will meet Monday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. at the Janes United Methodist Church, Keyser, W.Va. Elections will be held.

Members are asked to bring cookies for the Christmas party which will follow the meeting. Other food will be provided.

For additional information, call Debbie at (304) 788-1004.

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Ali Ghan Shrine Desert Legion will meet Monday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the club house at the Ali Ghan Shrine Club, Cumberland. Reservations for the Christmas party, to be held Sunday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., will be due at that time.

For additional information, call Col. Jerry Chungo at (301) 729-6243.

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Reservations are due Monday, Dec. 8, for the AARP Chapter 2400’s holiday dinner. Reservations may be made by calling Jeanine Clark at (301) 729-0490.

The event will take place Thursday, Dec. 11, at noon at the Ali Ghan Shrine Club. A traditional holiday dinner will be served and Summer Wind will provide entertainment. An unwrapped toy for Toys for Happiness and non-perishable food for the food basket raffle and Interfaith Community Pantry will be collected.

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A&P;/Super Fresh retirees and former employees will meet for breakfast Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 9 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant, Winchester Road. Entertainment will be provided by Livin’ Life With Music from Keyboard World.

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National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees will meet Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant, Winchester Road, LaVale. Lunch will follow the meeting.

Those attending are to bring non-perishable foods for the food bank.

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Soroptimist International of Cumberland will celebrate Christmas Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Ali Ghan Shrine Club, Cumberland. A seafood buffet will be served.

Christmas music will be provided by LIFE Members from Keyboard World. Members are to bring their Salvation Army Christmas bags for girls 9 to 11 years old and their Appeal donations.

For additional information, contact (301) 729-8998.

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Martha Washington Chapter 10, Order of Eastern Star, will meet Friday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Building, Lonaconing. Amy Baker, worthy matron, and Barry Baker, worthy patron ,will preside.

Members are reminded to bring monetary donations for the area nursing homes for the residents at Christmas.

A social hour will follow the meeting and Inez Neff and Judy Richmond will serve refreshments.

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The Frostburg House and Garden Club will hold its Christmas brunch Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Gunter Hotel, Main Street, Frostburg. Advance reservations are to be made with Debbie Donovan.

Donations to the Community Food Pantry are to be brought to the brunch.

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The Cresaptown Sportsman Club will meet Sunday, Dec. 14, at noon at the Cresaptown Eagles, McMullen Highway. The election of officers will be held.

A raffle will be held for a reproduction 1941 Red Ryder BB Gun with original box and comic book.

For additional information, visit the Web site at www.cresaptownsportsmanclub.com.

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The Sears, Roebuck and Company Retirees will meet Monday, Dec. 15, at noon at Western Sizzlin’ Steak House, Winchester Road, LaVale.

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The El Fidel Club will meet Monday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Westernport Library.

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Soroptimist International of Frostburg will meet Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. at the Acropolis Restaurant, Main Street. Members are reminded to bring pasta and sauces for the Frostburg Food Pantry.

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The Allegany County Republican Club will meet Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at the main branch of the Allegany County Library, second floor, Washington Street, Cumberland. Agenda items will include the election of officers for 2009 and the floor will be open for any additional nominees.

The club will install its officers during the January meeting.

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Allegany/Garrett Sportsmen’s Club will hold its meeting and Christmas party Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Big Savage Sportsmen’s Club, Frostburg.

Those attending are to bring a covered dish.

For additional information or directions, call (301) 661-6350.

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New Image Weight Loss Surgery Support Group will meet Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Allegany College of Maryland Library, Willowbrook Road, Cumberland.

For more information, call Brenda Caldwell at (304) 298-3296, e-mail auntbrendac@yahoo.com or visit the MySpace page, www.myspace.com/newimagewls.

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The PPG Industries, Maintenance Department Retirees will hold a breakfast meeting Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 9 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant, Winchester Road, LaVale.