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By Jean Bard
Review-Journal
Masons
The Free & Accepted Masons of Nevada, Daylite Lodge 44 F&AM, meets at noon Mondays at 2200 W. Mesquite Road. Visitors, sojourners and new members are welcome (384-7017).
Support groups
Emotions Anonymous is a 12-step support group for those struggling with anger, depression, anxiety, fear and other emotional problems. Meetings are held 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays. Call 221-0744 for more information.
The Fully Alive Center provides self-esteem and codependency meetings 7 p.m. every week Monday through Friday and 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Requested donation is $5 per person. Call 366-1387 for information.
Discussions of the Heart meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at 3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 141. Those affected by heart attacks, bypass surgery and other heart problems are welcome (737-8820).
A chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Jaycees Clubhouse, 1913 S. Eastern Ave. (388-1786).
Breathing Easier, a support group for those with lung problems, meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 141 (737-8820).
Family Home Hospice will hold its next bereavement support group meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1701 W. Charleston Blvd. The meetings are open to the public free of charge (383-0887).
Surviving Suicide, a bereavement support group for adults who have lost a loved one by suicide, will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Central Christian Church, 3375 S. Mojave Road (735-4004).
The Southern Nevada Alliance for the Mentally Ill sponsors a support group for family and friends of people with mental disorders. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, 6161 W. Charleston Blvd. (486-6000).
Recovery Inc., a self-help support group for those with temper, panic attacks, depression, fear and other nervous symptoms, meets weekly at various locations. Call 362-7368 for more information.
Divorced, Separated and Widowed Adjustment Inc. offers free support groups for men and women. Call 735-5544 for information on times and locations.
Woodworkers group
The Woodworkers Association of Southern Nevada will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the home shop of Bob McGuire, 5451 McLeod Drive. The program will a feature a demonstration on turning pens and pencils on a wood lathe (433-4507).
Computer club
The Southern Nevada PC Users Group will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Nevada Power Co., 6226 W. Sahara Ave. Everyone is welcome.
CATS meeting
Citizens for an Alternative Tax System will hold its monthly meeting at 7:15 p.m. Monday at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. (454-5736).
Drama workshop
Joe Behar's Community Drama Workshop meets at 8 p.m. Mondays in the Bowling Center at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Admission is free (457-0234).
WAC veterans
The Women's Army Corps Veterans Association, Chapter 77, will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Police Protective Association, 1250 S. Burnham St. Women who have served in the Women's Army Air Corps/Women's Army Corps, Army National Guard or Army Reserves are invited (452-4149).
Singles group
Guys and Dolls, a social group for singles age 55 and over, meets for dinner at 5 p.m. Tuesdays. Guests are welcome. Call 897-2431 for more information.
Toastmasters
The Toast of Sierra Toastmasters Club will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Southwest Medical Associates, 2300 W. Charleston Blvd. The public is welcome.
Pinochle club
The nonsmoking Fun Pinochle Group meets at noon monthly on Sundays (singles only) and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays for double-deck pinochle. Everyone is welcome. Call 733-6387 for more information.
Homeopathy classes
Classes on homeopathy are offered at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Family Health Center, 3430 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free (456-2574).
Pittsburgh club
The New Pittsburgh Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at R-Bar, 6000 W. Charleston Blvd. All persons from Pennsylvania are welcome (431-2727).
Coalition meeting
The newly formed Breast Cancer Coalition of Nevada will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nevada Cancer Center, 1950 E. Desert Inn Road. Volunteers interested in working to defeat breast cancer are invited to attend (269-8636).
Miniature Enthusiasts
The Las Vegas Miniature Enthusiasts will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Norwest Bank, 4016 S. Rainbow Blvd. Those interested in doll house miniatures are invited to attend for workshops and classes (434-5068).
Sweet Adelines
The Las Vegas Celebrity City Chorus of Sweet Adelines International rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at 27 E. Texas Ave. in Henderson. Membership is open to women wishing to learn four-part harmony in preparation for activities, performances and competitions. Visitors are welcome (223-7893).
The Valley of Fire Chorus of Sweet Adelines rehearses at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Selma Bartlett Elementary School in Green Valley. New members are welcome (458-5296).
Square dance club
The Golden Gliders Square Dance Club offers the Mainstream/Plus Workshop at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 450 E. Bonanza Road. Call 873-4840 for information.
Croatian-American Club
The Croatian-American Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Anyone interested in planning activities is welcome to attend. Call 256-7276 for information.
British women's group
The Daughters of the British Empire invites women from Britain and the Commonwealth to join the club and social affairs. Call 451-4685 for more information.
Christian women's group
The Christian Women's Club of Las Vegas will hold its "Spring Fever" luncheon at noon Wednesday at Oasis Las Vegas Banquet Facility, 2711 W. Windmill Road. The program will feature "New Faces," a puppet presentation by Dee Eggers of Las Vegas. Charlotte Rowett of Yorba Linda, Calif., will speak on "New Life." A free nursery will be available. Call 254-6766 for reservations.
JWI meeting
Jewish Women International, Summerlin Chapter 1827, will hold a breakfast meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Santa Fe, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Dr. Tyree Carr will present "Is Laser the Answer to a Beautiful New You." Call 242-0842 for reservations.
Newcomers club
The Newcomers Club of Las Vegas will hold a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road (458-5744).
NEW meeting
Nevada Executive Women, the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Association of Female Executives, will meet on Thursday at Holiday Inn, 325 E. Flamingo Road. Lynn Grandlund of Account Services Nevada will speak on workman's compensation issues. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Call 263-6728 for reservations.
Social club
The Las Vegas Friendship Club will hold its annual Spring Fling Dance on Friday at Arizona Charlie's, 740 S. Decatur Blvd. The event will feature Mert Wilber's Big Dance Band with vocalist Connie Morris, as well as entertainment and prizes. Call 873-8674 for ticket information.
Armenian-American group
The Armenian-American Cultural Society of Las Vegas will sponsor the American Genocide Commemoration to be held at 1:30 p.m. April 20 at Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Keynote speaker will be Mourad Topalian of the Armenian National Committee (256-1332).
Youngstown Connection
The Youngstown Connection will hold a picnic at noon on May 4 at Sunset Park. Call 436-0996 for information.
Benefits
WalkAmerica '97, to benefit the March of Dimes will be held on April 26. Call 732-9255 for entry information.
The Las Vegas Chapter of the Network of Executive Women in Hospitality will co-sponsor a four-man scramble golf tournament and barbecue. The event will begin at 1 p.m. April 29 at Badlands Golf Club, 9119 Alta Drive. All proceeds will benefit the NEWH Las Vegas scholarship fund. Call 742-2410 for more information.
About Town is compiled by the Review-Journal as a public service for readers interested in the meetings, events and other activities presented by local nonprofit organizations and clubs. Qualified organizations are asked to submit complete written information at least 10 days before the desired publication date. For more information, contact Jean Bard at 383-0245 or write c/o Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, Nev. 89125.
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