Member Announcements & News New Member to Member Discounts (M2M)  New York Fitness 615 New York Ranch Rd, Suite 1 Jackson, CA 95642 PH: 209-223-3236 Member Discount: Corporate rates are available to Chamber members! Call for all the details. - Fitness Center featuring; heated pool, hot tub, sauna, steam, tanning, racquetball, basketball, exercise classes, personal training, workout equipment and childcare.   Anytime Fitness 12275 Martell Road Suite 1 Martell, CA 95654 PH: 209-223-3636   Member Discount: 6 Month Term - $45/month - Additional family members - $30/month, PLUS 1 Month FREE - Half off our one-time Security Access Fee of $40 = $20/member - Anytime Fitness is Amador County's only 24-hour health club. Members get 24-hour access at over 1,300 clubs worldwide. We offer excellent, modern equipment in a friendly, non-intimidating atmosphere. See All Chamber Member to Member Discounts here . . . from Preston Castle Foundation Wine Tasting and Tour Saturday, September 11, 3 pm - 6 pm at the Castle Come join the fun at what has become one of the most popular events in Amador County. What a great way to see the historic, majestic Preston Castle while enjoying the finest wines of Amador. Experience the history and feel the sensation of the past. Attendees will sample fine wines, poured by 15 different wineries, from commemorative Preston Castle wine glasses. Sip a glass of wine, enjoy a variety of hors d’oeuvres, and listen to live music on the patio and in the Castle. You can also wander the public areas of the Castle. Docents will be available to answer your questions. This has become one of the premier events in the area and one you don’t want to miss. Tickets: $35 at Clark’s Corner and Curves in Ione, or the website, www.prestoncastle.com . . . from Madge Pinkerton  I have the banquet room available on Ridge Road for a reduced price.  Since I have not done this before, please call me to let me know the procedure.  I have pictures to include too.  My no: 530-295-5522.  Thank you for your help. . . . from Jamba Juice Jamba Juice has lots of new products launching on 9/7. We are offering hot teas and coffees that are all organic. We are also focusing on healthy breakfast offerings. Jamba Juice is located at 12240 Industry Blvd. #71, Jackson, CA 95642- PH: 209-257-1668 . . . from AAA Jackson Branch  AAA – Jackson Branch  Change in location –    AAA California just opened a new office in Jackson, on August 9th, 2010. Still located in the Amador Shopping Plaza at 11992 State Highway 88, Suite 2048 in the same building as Roberts Retirement Group. Its hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.  The new branch is located next door to the office space AAA once occupied at Amador Shopping Plaza almost 30 years ago.  The AAA office in Jackson offers insurance, DMV, and membership services. Insurance products include coverage for auto, home, life insurance and annuities. In addition to emergency road service, AAA membership offers a wealth of benefits that can save you money and time and make life more convenient.  Readers of the Amador Ledger Dispatch recently named the previous AAA office in Jackson the Best of Amador County 2010. The staff at the new office looks forward to continuing its high level of service to the community.  The phone number of the new AAA office in Jackson is (209) 223-6900.  . . . from Westover Flight Training Private Pilot Groundschool starting September 20 Every dreamed of learning to fly? Not sure whether aviation is for you but would like to learn more? A five-week groundschool is starting in Jackson on September 20. This Monday and Wednesday evening class introduces all the major topics in general aviation, including basic aerodynamics, principles of navigation, Federal Aviation Regulations, aviation weather, and the physiology of flight. While the class is designed to prepare students to take the written test required for a Private Pilot Certificate, many students in the past have just taken the course for general knowledge. "Only about a third of the students in the class go on to take flight training," said Bill Woodbury, the certified flight instructor providing the class. "We get students from all walks of life and all age groups," continued Woodbury. In fact, Woodbury provides 2 scholarships for high school students in each course he teaches. These scholarship students take the class free from tuition, but agree to stay up on the homework and class assignments, and do a day's volunteer work at the airport.    Classes will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm, starting September 20, in Jackson. Tuition is $195 plus books and materials. For more information, go to www.WestoverFlightTraining.com, or call Bill at 209-304-2576. . . . from the Feed Barn KITTENS ARE HERE!!! Please consider adopting a kitten or TWO.  ANIMAL EVENTS 9/25/10 - BARK IN THE PARK - at the Italian Picnic Grounds, Dog Walk with Sheriff Ryan leading the pack, Busy Bees Stunt Dog Show, lots of fun dog contests, donate to have your favorite celeb - KISS THE DONKEY -and much, much more.....come join us for this fun dog day celebration put on by A-PAL Humane Society. Feed Bard, 11261 Prospect Drive, Jackson, CA 95642, PH: 209-223-2809    . . . from Sam Snead, Blue Mountain Theater BLUE MOUNTAIN PLAYERS THEATER, DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET, WEST POINT OUR FALL PRODUCTION OF THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY'S PRODUCTION OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL  a comedy by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr. Opens on November 5, 2010 and plays for 3 weekends ending November 20th. There will be one Sunday Matinee on November 14th. CONTACT 209-293-7979 for more information Thank you. Hope to see you there.  . . . from Sutter Creek Business & Professional Association Your next SCB&P General Meeting will be held Thursday, September 9th. We urge all members to attend this important meeting as we will be discussing the upcoming holiday season and what we can do, in this bleak economy, to bring more business into Sutter Creek. The meeting will be held in the back room at J&D’s at 5:30 p.m. An optional dinner will follow in the restaurant at 6:30 p.m. An evite with further details on the dinner will follow early next week. Please remember that the Labor Day Sidewalk Sale will take place in Sutter Creek on Saturday, September 4th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  . . . from Carol Harper, Amador Community News   Amador Community News releases AmadorWeddings.com I'm pleased to announce that ACN now has a department, especially for wedding professionals and brides/grooms to be!  Photographers, caterers, ceremony and reception venues, churches, ministers, bands/musicians, jewelers, gifts and accessories, party rentals, etc. If you are a wedding professional, you can be listed on ACN's AmadorWeddings.com for just $30/year! Regular, full-color ads are $60/year. Check it out so far at www.AmadorWeddings.com, and contact me, Carol Harper at ACNEditor@gmail.com for details!  . . . from AssistCare

AssistCare Celebrates National Assisted Living Week
September 12-18, 2010

AssistCare communities will be celebrating National Assisted Week September 12-18. The communities, Oak Manor, Gold Quartz Inn, Amador Residential Care and Jackson Gardens have planned a week long variety of events and activities to show the residents how much they are cared about and loved. The 2010 theme is “living life,” and reflects the philosophy of the AssistCare homes; to provide a safe, comfortable and loving environment while preserving dignity and independence. “This is a great opportunity for residents, staff, family, volunteers and the community to come together and celebrate,” says Sharon McVicker, Marketing Director. 

On September 14^th at 10:30, Amador Residential Care will host the annual induction of new honorees to the 90+ and 100+ Club. This club is made up of residents who are special because they have lived to age 90 and above. Resident, Lincoln Wilson from Oak Manor, will be honored for an upcoming 100^th birthday.  

AssistCare invites the community to help celebrate National Assisted Living Week. Visit any of the facilities and join in the fun. “We are proud of our homes,” says Sharon, “and we would love to show you around.” Let’s live life together! 

Contact Sharon McVicker, Marketing Offices – Oak Manor, 223 N.Y. Ranch Rd., Jackson, Phone: 209-223-3273 for information.