Society calendar

Sunday

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

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.

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.

Soroptimist International of Lawrence, 6 p.m. dinner at the home of JoAnn Kappleman, 606 W. 27th Terrace. Program: Jacquie Bonds, district director, discusses the district convention. Members are asked to bring food for Thanksgiving baskets.

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

Laureate Alpha Phi Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Wilma Meseraull. Thanksgiving dinner for members and spouses.

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.

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.

Lawrence Chess Club, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Borders Books Music & Cafe, 700 N.H.

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.

P.E.O. Chapter JJ, 9 a.m. Hostess: Cheri Thompson, 4513 Broadmoor.

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.

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

Laureate Beta, Beta Sigma Phi, 12:30 p.m. luncheon, Dee-Lites, 2116 W. 25th St.

Meadowlark Garden Club, 12:30 p.m. refreshments, 1 p.m. meeting. Hostess: Franny Suderman, 1517 N. 900 Road, Baldwin. Co-hostess: Sue Himes. Program: Jerry Hare on caring for house plants.

20th Century Club, 1 p.m. at the home of Mary Elizabeth Debicki. LaVivian Drake will assist.

Friends in Council, 1:30 p.m., Tea Day. Hostess: Fern DeGeorge, who will present “Movie Musicals.”

No Name Club, 1 p.m. Hostess: Beverly Burrows. Program: Nancy Rake.

Tennola, 1 p.m. Hostess: Mary Easterday. Co-hostess: Alison Carter. Program: Joanie Bauman. Book review: “Rising Tide.”

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Assn., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Drop-In/Out Lunch, home of Barbara Brand, 2031 Quail Creek Drive. For reservations, call 842-7360 or e-mail kmoeser@sunflower.com.

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.

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, 2 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt.

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. A donation of $2 is suggested.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

American Association of University Women, 6:30 p.m. banquet, Alvamar Country Club, 1809 Crossgate Drive. A celebration of the association’s 125th anniversary and fundraiser for AAUW Educational Foundation. Author Kirsten Borg will discuss “Rodina,” a novel of Mother Russia.

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.

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.

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.

Dow Janes, 9:30 a.m. Hostess: Virginia Curran. Stock representative: Barbara Schowen.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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