Sunday

Lawrence Region Men and Women’s Widowed Group Christmas dinner, 5 p.m., Lawrence County Club, 842-9155.

Nuts and Bolts Newcomer Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., West Side Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive.

O.U.R.S. (Oldsters United for Responsible Service) dance, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt., featuring Stranger Creek.

Nuts and Bolts Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., West Side Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive.

Al-Anon for relatives and friends of alcoholics, 7 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Inverness Drive.

Monday

Eye-Opener Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., West Side Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive.

Town and Country Republican Women of Douglas County, 11:30 a.m., Hereford House, Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive. It’s the club’s Christmas luncheon. The 2004 officers will be installed.

Lawrence Rotary Club, noon, Hereford House, 4931 W. Sixth St.

Caregivers Support Group, 2:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt.

Breast Cancer Support Group, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Presbyterian Manor chapel, 1429 Kasold Drive. For survivors and family members. For more information, call Breast Cancer Action at 766-8887.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 5700 W. Sixth St.

Lawrence Duplicate Bridge Club, 6:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt. For more information, call Glenna Herd at 865-4049.

Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 946 Vt., Room 301.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Meeting Room F, 325 Maine. Lawrence hot line, 841-8841.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 7 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, North Fourth and Elm streets.

Lawrence Chess Club, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Borders Books Music & Cafe, 700 N.H. For more information, call Jamie Schrack at 842-8106.

Eagles Auxiliary No. 309, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St.

Citizens for Human Rights, 7 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave.

Breast Cancer Support Group for younger women, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway. Child care is provided. For more information, call Jennifer at 749-3667 or Robin at 840-9645.

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Information Network, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.

Tuesday

Lawrence Breakfast Optimists, 7 a.m., Smith Center, 4730 Brandon Woods Terrace.

Eye-Opener Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., West Side Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive.

DuPont luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Mr. Gatti’s, 3514 Clinton Parkway.

Prairie Acres Garden Club, noon, Alvamar Country Club, 1809 Crossgate Drive. Hostesses: Lois Zaremba, Marrillie Good, Phyllis Rolfe, Leann Johnson and Dottie Daugherty, members of the executive committee.

Lawrence Noon Lions Club, noon, Kaspar’s Bar and Grill, 3115 W. Sixth St.

Laureate Beta, Beta Sigma Phi, 12:30 p.m. luncheon, Stone Creek restaurant, 3801 W. Sixth St.

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, 5:15 p.m., 211 E. Eighth St., Suite G. Information meeting for prospective volunteers. For more information, call 843-7359.

Lawrence Action Civitan Club, 5:30 p.m., Coldwell Banker McGrew Real Estate offices, 15th Street and Kasold Drive.

Sertoma Club of Lawrence, 5:30 p.m., Hereford House, Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive.

Nuts and Bolts Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., West Side Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive.

Quitters are Winners, a smoking-cessation support group, 7 p.m. Education Class B, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine. Current and former smokers are welcome.

Eudora Daycare Providers group, 7 p.m., home of Linda Chancellor, 715 E. 13th St., Eudora. For more information, call Barbara Kruger at 542-5256 or Chancellor at 542-3094.

Kaw Valley Fiber Guild, 7 p.m., basement pottery or weaving room, Community Building, 11th and Vermont streets.

SHARE: Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support Group, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway. For more information, call Sue Givens at 843-9438 or Nicole Rials at 749-6364.

Topeka Neighborhood Group of the American Sewing Guild, 7 p.m., Stitchin’ Traditions, 29th Street and Topeka Boulevard. For more information, call Ane at (785) 271-1567 or Susi Perry at (785) 354-7045.

Social Order of the Beauceant, 7:30 p.m. meeting; 6:30 p.m. dinner with the Sir Knights.

Al-Anon/AcoA Any Lengths Group, 8 p.m.-9 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave.

IOOF Lodge No. 4, 8 p.m., 615 Lincoln St.

Wednesday

Eye-Opener Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., West Side Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive.

Lawrence Toastmasters Club, 7 a.m., United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court. For more information, contact Barbara Bishop at 843-2963.

Cosmopolitan Club, noon, Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive.

O.U.R.S. (Oldsters United for Responsible Service) dance, 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt. Music by the JB’s.

The Douglas County chapter of National Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 4 p.m.-5:45 p.m., second-floor conference room of Community Health Facility, 200 Maine. For more information, contact Charlie Ross at 842-0714 or Trish Stucky at 830-1707.

Stroke Support Group, by Kreider Rehabilitation Department of Lawrence Memorial Hospital and American Heart Assn., 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., LMH, 325 Maine.

Altrusa International of Lawrence, 6 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Hereford House, 4931 W. Sixth St.

Lawrence River City Lions, 6:30 p.m., Perkins Restaurant, 1711 W. 23rd St. For more information or to make meal reservations, call 841-2819.

Alateen for teenage relatives of alcoholics, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., basement of 910 Ky.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine. Check information booth for meeting room. Lawrence hot line, 841-8841.

Caregivers Support Group, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Baldwin Senior Center, 1221 Ind.

Kaw Valley Mycological Society, 7 p.m., home of Richard and Lara Johnston, 615 La. It’s the club’s Christmas party. Members can meet for a dutch-treat dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Free State Brewing Co., 636 Mass.

Thursday

Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary Club, 7 a.m., Hereford House, 4931 W. Sixth St.

Eye-Opener Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., West Side Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive.

Douglas County Infant-Toddler Coordinating Council, 9 a.m., Trinity Respite Care, 2400 W. 31st St.

Lawrence-Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging, 9:30 a.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt.

Lawrence Kiwanis Club, noon, Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace.

Lawrence Jayhawk Kiwanis, 6:15 p.m., dinner meeting, Ramada Inn, 2222 W. Sixth St. Call Bob Freitag, 843-6448, for reservations or information.

Green Thumb Garden Club, 6:30 p.m., Brandon Woods Retirement Community. The club will have a holiday potluck and gift exchange.

Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 946 Vt., Room 301.

Nuts and Bolts Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., West Side Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive.

Diabetes Association of Douglas County, 7 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine.

Macs and More computer users group, 7 p.m., Independence Inc., 2001 Haskell Ave.

Friday

Eye-Opener Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., West Side Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 10 a.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, North Fourth and Elm streets.

National Association of Retired Federal Employees, noon, American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St.

Retired Eagles Activity Club, 12:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St. Carry-in lunch and cards.

Lawrence Catholic Adult Singles, 5:45 p.m., 815 N.H. Newcomers should look for the Jayhawk.

Over Forties Singles Group, 6 p.m., Kaspar’s Bar & Grill, 3115 W. Sixth St.

Saturday

Bushwhacker Breakfast Club, 7 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, 1711 W. 23rd St.

Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Meeting Room G, 325 Maine. Lawrence hot line, 841-8841.

Sons of the American Revolution, Charles Robinson Chapter, 10 a.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 11th and Massachusetts streets.

Betty Washington Chapter of National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, 10 a.m., home of Polly Reed. The club will have a Christmas brunch and celebration.