Society calendar
Sunday
Sunday Afternoon Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center, 1025 N. Third St., Suite 120. For more information, contact Chris Lane at 842-2655 or chrisserlane@ yahoo.com.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2700 N. Lawrence Ave. For more information, call Valerie Murphy at 841-2488.
Nuts and Bolts Newcomer Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Westside 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. Music by Borderline Country. A donation of $5 is suggested.
Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Inverness Drive.
Nuts and Bolts Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., West Side Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold 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. For more information, call Breast Cancer Awareness of Douglas County at 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.
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.
Bereavement Support Group, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Conference Room E, Lawrence Memorial Hospital. For more information, contact Angela Lowe, LMH chaplain, at 840-3140.
Eagles Auxiliary No. 309, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St.
Happy, Joyous and Free Chicks, AA group, 7 p.m., DCCCA Center, 1739 E. 23rd St.
Lawrence Chess Club, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Borders Books Music & Cafe, 700 N.H. For more information, call James Fouche-Schack at 749-6056 or e-mail him at jamesfoucheschack@sbcglobal.net.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 7 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, North Fourth and Elm streets. For more information, call 842-1645.
Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Alpha Phi Chapter, 7:30 p.m., at the home of Marge Kleier. Program: “Kansas.” Depart at 6:30 p.m. from 32nd and Iowa streets.
Tuesday
Eye-Opener Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., West Side Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold Drive.
Lawrence Breakfast Optimists, 7 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Lawrence Community Shelter, 214 W. 10th St. For more information, call 832-8864 or 832-0040.
Younger Women’s Cancer Support Group, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine. For more information, contact Dona Snead, of the Oncology Center at LMH, at 840-2768.
Round Table Literary Club, 11:30 a.m., spring luncheon. Hostess: Margaret Shirk.
AA open meeting, noon-1 p.m., South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Mass.
Sertoma Club of Lawrence, noon, Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace.
West Side Study Club, 12:30 p.m. luncheon at Dee’s Place.
Zodiac Club, 12:30 p.m., spring luncheon at the home of Leah Hemenway.
Ladies Literary League, 1:30 p.m., spring luncheon. Hostesses: Betty Bowman, Rosalyn Douglass and Dana Prijatel.
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. For more information, call 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., 1010 East St., Tonganoxie Nursing Center, Tonganoxie. For more information call 845-2777.
La Leche League of Lawrence, 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt. Breast-feeding support and information group. For more information, call 691-0204 or visit www.lalecheleague .org.
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.
Jaycees, 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital Conference Room, 325 Maine.
National Organization for Women, 7:30 p.m., 818 Avalon. Call Sylvie Rueff, 832-2992, for more information.
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.
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. For more information, call 843-7359.
Girls Night Out @ Noon, Side Door Cafe in Hy-Vee, Clinton Parkway and Kasold Drive. Program: Sharing favorite Mother’s Day stories.
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.
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.
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.
Cosmopolitan Club, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive.
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Douglas County chapter, 6:45 p.m. program, Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt., Room 202. Concurrent peer support group meetings, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call Liz Smith at 842-7929 or Edie Boehle at 843-9006.
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. For more information, call Jim at 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., Lawrence Community Shelter, 214 W. 10th St. For more information, call 832-8864 or 832-0040.
Skillbuilders, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Community Health Building, second floor conference room, Second and Maine streets. Education and support for widows, widowers and caregivers. Program: “Taking Control of Your Car.”
AA open meeting, noon-1 p.m., South Park Recreation Center, 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.
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.
NAACP, Lawrence branch, 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 Association of University Women, 7 p.m., at the home of Joan Golden. End-of-year celebration and covered dish dinner.
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.
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.
Recommended Reading, a book and discussion group, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 10 a.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, North Fourth and Elm streets. For more information, call 842-1645.
Friday Afternoon Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center.
Retired Eagles Activity Club, 12:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St. Carry-in lunch and cards.
Al-Anon, 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway. For location or more information, call 842-6808.
Over Forties Singles Group, 6 p.m., Conroy’s Pub, 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.
Kaw Valley Mycological Society, 9:45 a.m., foray to Douglas County Lake; meet in east parking lot. Those wanting to caravan should gather at 9 a.m. at 601 Miss.
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: The Focus on Improvements Group, 10 a.m., Indian Hills Church of God, 601 W. 29th Terrace. For more information call 842-1725.
Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Meeting Room G, 325 Maine. Lawrence hot line, 841-8841.
Knit Lawrence, 3:30 p.m., Mirth Internet Cafe, 745 N.H. Knitters of all levels welcome. Visit www.knitlawrence.org or contact Elinor Brown at elinor@knitlawrence.org.
– Please contact John Collar at 832-6315 or society@ljworld.com to add or change a listing.

