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. 842-2655 or chrisserlane@yahoo.com.

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

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. 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 of Lawrence, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting. 842-9253.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, North Fourth and Elm streets. 542-2110 or tsni843@aol.com.

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.

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. 749-6056 or jamesfoucheschack@sbcglobal.net.

Beta Sigma Phi, Preceptor Phi Chapter, 7:30 p.m. at the home of Maureen Wustefeld.

Tuesday

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

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

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

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., South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Mass.

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

West Side Study Club, 1 p.m. luncheon, Perkins Restaurant, 1711 W. 23rd St.

Zodiac Club, 1 p.m. at the home of Sammie Locke, 1331 Ranchero Drive. Papers by Suzanne McColl and Leah Hemenway.

Friends in Council, 1:30 p.m. at the home of Susan Gurley. Louise Hanson’s topic is “The Wall of Separation.”

Ladies Literary League, 1:30 p.m. at the home of Marion Willey. Reviewer: Eleanor Wenger.

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

Caregivers Support Group, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt.

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. 845-2777.

La Leche League of Lawrence, 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt. Breast-feeding support and information group. 691-0204 or visit www.lalecheleague.org.

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

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

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

Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Alpha Phi Chapter, 7:30 p.m. at the home of Eva Cramer. Program: “Grocery Shopping.”

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 @ Noon, Side Door Cafe at Hy-Vee, Clinton Parkway and Kasold Drive. Program: Fall Fest.

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. 842-7929 or 843-9006.

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

Hoop Mamas, 7 p.m., east side of South Park, 12th and Massachusetts streets, free “playshop” and hoop dance group, hula hoops provided, all are welcome. 979-5182.

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., Lawrence Community Shelter, 214 W. 10th St. 832-8864 or 832-0040.

Luncheon Companions, 11:45 a.m., First Watch, 2540 Iowa. For people wanting to eat lunch and visit with someone.

AA open meeting, noon-1 p.m., South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Mass.

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

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 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 a.m.-11 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 542-2110 or e-mail tsni843@aol.com.

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.

Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m., First Christian Church, 1000 Ky.

Saturday

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

Kaw Valley Mycological Society, 9:30 a.m., foray below Eudora bridge, caravan will leave 601 Miss. at 9 a.m., carpooling recommended because of limited parking.

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.