ALBANY: Handbell group seeks members

A local handbell group is looking to add members.

Rehearsals are once a week on Sunday afternoons or Wednesdays evenings at First Assembly of God, 2817 Santiam Highway S.E., Albany. Performances are on a rotational basis at various venues.

Men and women with previous musical experience are welcome to contact Donna Pensigner for more information at 905-7426 or jersey141@comcast.net.

LEBANON: 'Biggest Loser' star to speak

Mid-valley residents will have the chance to learn weight loss tips from an experienced professional at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital's next Life Improvement class.

Ken Coleman, who was on the NBC reality show "The Biggest Loser" in 2006, will speak at the free class at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, in conference rooms B and C at the hospital.

Coleman spoke at the hospital in 2007, sharing his experiences on "The Biggest Loser." This time, he will share helpful information on how to get motivated, start a consistent exercise program and develop a good diet to improve your health.

For more information, call 451-6313.

ALBANY: Alzheimer's class scheduled

Cambridge Terrace Assisted Living will host an Alzheimer's education class at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the facility, 2800 14th Ave. S.E.

To RSVP, call 928-9494.

TANGENT: OSU retirees invited to picnic

An annual picnic and potluck for Oregon State University retirees will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at 31919 N. Lake Creed Road.

Take the second entrance on the right into the mobile home park and the recreation hall will be immediately to the left.

For more information, call Veneta at 791-3720.

Democrat-Herald