Society calendar

Sunday

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. A donation of $5 is suggested.

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.

Lawrence Bicycle Club, 7 p.m., potluck dinner and elections, Breeden home, 840 W. 21st St.

Monday

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

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc., 11 a.m., RoseHill Place Clubhouse, 3600 SW Gage Blvd. No. 97, Topeka.

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

General Federation of Women’s Clubs Lawrence Classics, 5:30 p.m., McDaniel & McDaniel, 2500 W. 31st St., Suite B. 331-4575.

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

Pilot Club, 6:30 p.m., program meeting; 7 p.m., general meeting. 842-9253.

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

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.

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.

Friends in Council, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Christmas luncheon at the home of Jane Kuwana.

Younger Women’s Cancer Support Group, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine. 840-2768.

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

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

Ventura Club. 12:30 p.m., Christmas luncheon. Hostess: Mary Loveland. Assistant hostesses: Letha Bush and Marilyn Lahm.

West Side Study Club, 12:30 p.m. luncheon at Dee’s.

Zodiac Club, 1 p.m., at the home of Cindy Koester. Christmas tea and program.

Ladies Literary League, 1:30 p.m. Hostess: Dana Prijatel. Reviewer: Nancy Yacher. Book: “The Narnian” by Alan Jacobs.

Friendship Rebekah Lodge No. 754, 2 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 615 Lincoln St.

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

Christian Business and Professional Women’s After 5 Club, 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St.

Caregivers Support Group, 7 p.m., Tonganoxie Nursing Center, 1010 East St., Tonganoxie. For more information call 845-2777.

La Leche League of Lawrence, 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt. Topic: Improving Family Nutrition. 979-5532 or 218-9124.

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

Phi Gamma, Beta Sigma Phi, 7 p.m., at the home of Paula Meuffel. Christmas dinner and gift and cookie exchange. Bring an item for the Christmas basket.

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.

Jaycees, 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital Conference Room, 325 Maine.

National Organization for Women, 7:30 p.m., 818 Avalon. 832-2992.

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.

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

Girls Night Out at Noon, noon, Side Door Cafe, Hy-Vee, 3504 Clinton Parkway. Program: Share tips for quick and easy holiday entertaining, decorating and recipes.

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

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

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, Smith Center at Brandon Woods Retirement Community, 1501 Inverness Drive.

Cosmopolitan Club, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive.

Douglas County chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness, 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt., Room 202. A one-hour program at 6:45 p.m. followed by concurrent peer support group meetings at 8 p.m. 842-7929 or 843-9006.

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

American Association of University Women, 6:30 p.m., holiday gathering at the Outlook, Kansas University chancellor’s residence, 1512 Lilac Lane. Wine, appetizers and auction. Judy Wright will portray a woman in AAUW history.

Douglas County Amateur Radio Club, 7 p.m., Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St.

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

Support group for depressive/manic-depressive people, 7 p.m., Independence Inc., 1910 Haskell Ave. 749-7210.

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. For more information, 832-8864 or 832-0040.

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 those wanting to eat lunch and visit with someone.

Lawrence MS Support Group, 2 p.m. Sponsored by National MS Society. For location, call Rebecca at 841-0944.

Arthritis Support Group, 6:30 p.m. social, 7:30 p.m. speaker, Neu Physical Therapy Center, 1305 Wakarusa Drive.

Lawrence branch of the NAACP, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library’s gallery room, 707 Vt.

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.

American Cancer Society’s Douglas County Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., Lawrence Room, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine. Open to all cancer patients and their families. For more information, contact Donna Flory at 864-4121 or 843-5778.

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

Panic Attack Sufferers Support Group Courage Workshop, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Room 428, 325 Maine.

Sons of Union Veterans – Samuel Churchill Camp 4 – Lawrence, 7 p.m. meeting, installation of officers, Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass.

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. For more information, call 842-1645.

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

P.E.O. Chapter GQ, noon luncheon, 12:45 p.m. meeting. Hostess: Dru Sampson. Assistants: Mary Stein, Letha Bush, Nancy Hambleton, Jane Stayman. Program: Mary Ann Saunders, director of the Vintage Players of Lawrence Community Theatre.

National Association of Retired Federal Employees, 12:15 p.m., Brandon Woods Retirement Community, 4730 Brandon Woods Terrace.

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.

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

Al-Anon, 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway. For location or more information, call 842-6808.

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered nondenominational 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.

Mothers of Twins, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., For location or more information about the social and support group, call Katie Sadler at 865-2533.

Saturday

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

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

Betty Washington Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, 10 a.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine. Topics: 150th anniversary of Eudora and NSDAR Genealogy Workshop.

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

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