Sunday

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2700 N. Lawrence Ave. 841-2488.

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. $5 suggested donation.

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

Al-Anon, 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.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 2:15 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt.

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

Breast Cancer Survivor’s Group, 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian Manor chapel, 1429 Kasold Drive. For survivors and family members. 766-8887.

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

Monday Evening Bridge Club, 6:45 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center.

Bereavement Support Group, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Conference Room E, Lawrence Memorial Hospital. 840-3140.

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

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 7 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, North Fourth and Elm streets. 842-1645.

Lawrence Chess Club, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Borders Books Music & Cafe, 700 N.H. 749-6056, jamesfoucheschack@sbcglobal.net.

AA open meeting, 7 p.m., Room 303, First United Methodist Church, 946 Vt.

Alanon meeting, 7 p.m., Room 304, First United Methodist Church, 946 Vt.

Tuesday

Lawrence Breakfast Optimists, 7 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Community Drop-In Center, 214 W. 10th St. 832-8864 or 832-0040.

P.E.O. Chapter JJ, 9 a.m. Hostess: Cathy Armstrong, 5102 Eagle Ridge Court.

AA open meeting, noon-1 p.m., 1141 Mass.

Lawrence Action Civitan Club, noon, Coldwell Banker McGrew Real Estate offices, 15th Street and Kasold Drive.

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

Meadowlark Garden Club, noon, Christmas luncheon, Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace. Co-hostesses: Donna Osness and Carol Hatton. The club will install officers.

Sertoma Club of Lawrence, noon, Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace.

Laureate Beta, Beta Sigma Phi, 12:30 p.m. luncheon at Dee’s.

Tennola, 1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway. Hostesses: Jane Johnson and Scottie Lingelbach. Co-hostesses: Kay Hale and Mary Jennings. Program: White elephant gifts and carols.

Twentieth Century Club, 1 p.m., at the home of Dixie Olson, with Jackie Hilton assisting.

Stroke Support Group, by Kreider Rehabilitation Department of Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., LMH, 325 Maine. 840-2712.

Friends in Council, 1:30 p.m. Tea Day. Hostess: Beth Stella. Topic: African-American Art.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, 5:15 p.m., 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A. Information meeting for prospective volunteers. 843-7359.

American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, American Legion Post No. 14, 3408 W. Sixth St.

American Legion Dorsey Liberty Post No. 14, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, Legionacres II, 3408 W. Sixth St.

Lawrence Area Business Professionals, 6:30 p.m. dinner, Perkins Restaurant, 1711 W. 23rd St.

Grief Support Group, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 5700 W. Sixth St. 865-5777.

Healing After Suicide, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Headquarters Counseling Center, 211 E. Eighth St., Suite C. 841-2345.

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.

Laureate Alpha Phi Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, 7:30 p.m. at the home of Eva Cramer, who will present a program on the U.S. Postal Service.

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. 843-2963.

Al-Anon, noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 N.H.

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

Lawrence Central Rotary Club, noon, Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, noon, 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A. Information meeting for prospective volunteers. 843-7359.

Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center.

Kaw Valley Chapter of the Older Women’s League, 1:30 p.m. social time, 2 p.m. meeting, Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt. Panel discussion on “The Benefits and Limits of Informal Caregiving.” 832-1692.

Recovery and Hope Network’s Recovery and Wellness Group, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., 1009 N.H., Suite C. It is open to adults with any type of mental illness.

O.U.R.S. (Oldsters United for Responsible Service) dance, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt. Music by the JB’s. A donation of $2 is suggested.

Altrusa International Inc. of Lawrence, 6 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner and business meeting, Maceli’s, 1031 N.H.

The Douglas County chapter of National Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 6 p.m., first-floor conference room of Community Health Facility, 200 Maine. 842-0714.

Lawrence River City Lions, 6:30 p.m., Perkins Restaurant, 1711 W. 23rd St. 841-2819.

Wednesday Evening Bridge Club, 6:45 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine. 841-8841.

Thursday

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

Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary Club, 7 a.m., Alvamar Country Club, 1809 Crossgate Drive.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Community Drop-In Center, 214 W. 10th St. 832-8864 or 832-0040.

University Women’s Club, 11 a.m. social, Malott Room, Kansas Union. 11:30 a.m. program, 12:30 p.m. lunch, Kansas Room, Kansas Union. “Nice Work If You Can Get It” by John Staniunas and Leslie Bennett.

AA open meeting, noon-1 p.m., 1141 Mass.

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

Luncheon Companions, 1 p.m., First Watch, 2540 Iowa. For people wanting to eat lunch and visit with someone.

Maple Leaf Quilters Guild, 6 p.m. potluck supper, Baldwin High School, 415 N. Eisenhower. 841-3949.

Lawrence Jayhawk Kiwanis, 6:15 p.m., Conroy’s Bar and Grill, 3115 W. Sixth St.

AA open meeting, 7 p.m., Room 303, First United Methodist Church, 946 Vt.

Alanon meeting, 7 p.m., Room 304, First United Methodist Church, 946 Vt.

Epilepsy Support Group, 7 p.m., Independence Inc., 1910 Haskell Ave. 841-0333.

Friends, an advocacy group for people with disabilities, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, Room 207, 925 Vt.

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

Vietnam Veterans of America meeting, 7 p.m., Ransom Memorial Hospital, 1406 Main St., Ottawa.

Friday

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

AARP board of directors, Douglas County Chapter, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt. 843-5865.

Dow Janes, 10 a.m. luncheon. Hostess: Ann Russell. Stock representative: Ruby Shade.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 10 a.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, North Fourth and Elm streets. 842-1645.

Recommended Reading, a book and discussion group, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt.

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

Friday Afternoon Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center.

Al-Anon, 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway. 842-6808.

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

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered non-denominational 12 Step Group for anyone who struggles with hurts, habits or hang-ups, 7 p.m. large group worship and teaching, 8 p.m. small group open share, Lawrence Wesleyan Church, 3705 Clinton Parkway.

Saturday

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

Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue: The Focus on Improvements Group, 10 a.m., Indian Hills Church of God, 601 W. 29th Terrace. 842-1725.

Jayhawk Audubon Society, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., birdseed, book and feeder sale. Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt.

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