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By Jean Bard
Review-Journal
Support groups
Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Denny's Restaurant, 5318 Boulder Highway (263-8072).
Emotions Anonymous is a 12-step support group for those struggling with anger, depression, anxiety, fear and other emotional problems. Meetings are held at 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 at 7 p.m. every weekday and 2 p.m. Tuesdays. 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).
Family Home Hospice will hold its next bereavement support group meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Southwest Medical Associates, 2651 N. Green Valley Parkway. The free meetings are open to the public (383-0887).
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).
Bereaved Parents is a support group for parents, siblings and grandparents who have suffered the loss of a child. The next meeting will be held Tuesday. Call 393-1810 for details.
The Southern Nevada Ostomy Association offers a support group for those concerned with bowel or bladder reconstructive surgery. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the auditorium at Columbia Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, 3186 S. Maryland Parkway. Representatives from Nathan Adelson Hospice will give a presentation on the hospice program and related services. Family members and friends are invited (225-5570).
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 details.
Divorced, Separated and Widowed Adjustment Inc. offers free support groups for men and women. Call 735-5544 for information on times and locations.
DAR meeting
The Valley of Fire Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a business meeting and luncheon at noon Monday. Mrs. Melvin Sanderson will be the program speaker. Call 878-9744 for information.
Hadassah meeting
Hadassah Aviva of Summerlin will hold a general meeting at 1 p.m. Monday at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Columnist and author Diane Stamler will be the guest speaker (233-8601).
Toastmasters
Wizard of Ahs Toastmasters Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Nevada Financial Center, 2300 W. Sahara Ave. Guests are welcome (222-1436).
Summerlin Toasters will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive (795-3999).
Homeowners meeting
Homeowners United for Equity will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Real Estate School of Nevada, 4180 Sandhill Road. Discussion will focus on legislation and other issues relating to homeowner association communities. Call 731-3172 for reservations.
Computer club
Southern Nevada PC Users Group will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Nevada Power Company, 6226 W. Sahara Ave. Guests are welcome.
Woodworkers club
The Woodworkers Association of Southern Nevada will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the home shop of Darrin Covington, 8237 Ducharme St. (254-2771).
HWY 61
HWY 61, a social group for people interested in the music, writings and art of Bob Dylan, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Barking Frog, 5150 Spring Mountain Road (382-8666).
Gem Club
Las Vegas Gem Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Saturn of Henderson, 310 N. Gibson Road. The public is welcome.
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).
Telephone Pioneers
Telephone Pioneers of America will hold its monthly luncheon meeting Tuesday. Retired employees of AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Western Electric or the former Bell telephone companies are welcome. Call 732-1412 for more information.
NARFE meeting
The National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Ted Travers Chapter 2275, will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Paradise Community Center, 4770 S. Harrison St. The video "NARFE at 75: Honoring the Past, Securing the Future" will be shown. Current and retired federal employees are welcome (437-0311).
Workshop series
Whitney Community Center, 5700 E. Missouri Ave., will sponsor workshops for parents of teens at 7 p.m. Tuesday and March 18. Admission is free. Call 455-7573 to register.
Singles groups
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.
Professional women's group
Vegas Valley Business and Professional Women will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Springs Holiday Inn, 325 S. Flamingo Road. Guest speaker will be Beth Turrietta of the World Marketing Alliance. Guests are welcome (384-3351).
Confection Artists
Confection Artists of Nevada-Decorating Originators, for people who enjoy any type of sugar art, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Norwest Bank, 4016 S. Rainbow Blvd. (649-5297).
Pinochle club
The nonsmoking Fun Pinochle Group meets at noon monthly on Sundays (singles only) and at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays for double-deck pinochle. Everyone is welcome. Call 733-6387 for more information.
Educational meeting
Southern Nevada Alliance for the Mentally Ill will hold its monthly educational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at 6161 W. Charleston Blvd. Occupational therapist Chelsea Szklany will speak (898-9790).
Backgammon club
Las Vegas Backgammon Club holds tournaments and open play at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Jockey Club, 3700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Free lessons are available (458-9359).
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).
IOF meeting
Independent Order of Foresters will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 1515 E. Tropicana Ave. (739-8282).
Beta Sigma Phi
Zeta Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Karen Nielsen (458-5419).
Sweet Adelines
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).
Valley of Fire Chorus of Sweet Adelines rehearses at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Bartlett Elementary School, 1961 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson. New members are welcome (458-5296).
Square dance club
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.
Lecture
UNLV Professor Jeffrey Kottler will present "The Language of Tears" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Classroom Building Complex at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The free lecture is sponsored by the UNLV College of Liberal Arts.
British women's group
Daughters of the British Empire invites women from Britain and the Commonwealth to join the club and participate in its social affairs. Call 451-4685 for more information.
Newcomers club
Westside Newcomers Club, a social group for women who have lived in the area for three years or less, will hold its membership meeting and luncheon at noon Wednesday at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Guest speaker will be Alan Balboni, author of "Beyond the Mafia." Call 242-5622 for reservations.
Na'Amat El Vee meeting
Na'Amat El Vee will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cafe Michelle West, 2800 W. Sahara Ave. Guest speaker will be Dave Courvoisier of KVBC-TV, Channel 3. Call 256-1280 for reservations.
Jewish Federation event
The Women's Division of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas will hold its main event luncheon at noon Thursday at the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Gloria Allred will present "Women's Rights and Women's Wrongs." A cocktail reception will begin at 11 a.m. Call 732-8556 for reservations.
Social club
Las Vegas Friendship Club will hold its annual St. Patrick's Day dance from 8:30 to 11:15 p.m. Friday in the Grand Palace Theatre Ballroom at Arizona Charlie's, 740 S. Decatur Blvd. Mert Wilber's Big Dance Band, featuring vocalist Connie Morris, will provide dance music. Call 873-8674 for ticket information.
Nevada State Troupers
Nevada State Troupers is a senior citizen tap dance program. The group performs for senior citizen centers, nursing homes, hospitals, churches, clubs and parties. Those interested may call 458-2044 for more information.
Art show
The 12th Clark County Art Show, to be held April 26 and 27, has space available for local artists. The event will feature fine art, entertainment and prizes. Those interested in participating in the show may call 293-2038 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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