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Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 S. Bois d'Arc Ave. Lunch at 12:15 p.m. and birthday party for those born in November. Games and fellowship. Guests welcome with reservations call 903-592-5553.

East Texas Steel Guitar Association: 1:30 p.m., Woodmen of the World building, 1922 Sybil Lane. Free concert featuring Judson Scott and Travis Partin; open to public, no charge. For information, contact Charles Tilley at 903-360-1111.

Tyler Public Library: 2 p.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Event: Riders on the Orphan Train; multi-media event exploring the history of the Orphan Trains that ran between 1854 and the early 1930s. Event is for adults, teens and older elementary children; free. For information, call 903-593-7323 or e-mail programs@tylertexas.com.

COSA: 6 p.m. Group is a 12-step fellowship for people whose lives have been affected by another person's compulsive sexual behavior. For information on meeting location, call 903-561-3954. All correspondence is confidential.

Tyler Senior Center: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 1915 Garden Valley Road. Regular activities; Body Works Exercise Class, 11-11:30 a.m.; Meals on Wheels served daily, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge Club, 12:30-4 p.m. For information, call 903-597-0781.

TASCA: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., TASCA Building behind Ornelas Activity Center, 3402 Old Omen Road. Monday Line dance class, 9-10 a.m.; Men's Coffee Club at UCC, 9 a.m.; Tai Chi class, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; 42 group, noon-4 p.m.; Lone Star Singles, 6 p.m. at UCC. For information, call 903-565-4445 or e-mail: tascatyler@yahoo.com.

Holt House Inc.: 9:30 a.m., 709 S. Bois d'Arc Ave. Scrabble, 42, Bridge and other games of choice; lunch at 11:30 a.m. Guests welcome with reservations. Call 903-592-5553.

Meals on Wheels: 11-11:30 a.m., University Christian Church, 3500 Old Omen Road. Meals served to seniors, age 60 and older. Reservations required. Call 903-569-8841 the day before. Menu: Meatballs/Gravy.

Fairwood Tai Chi exercise class: Noon, Fairwood United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1712 Old Omen Road. Free to all ages.

Grief Workshop: 5:30 p.m., The Hospice of East Texas Center for Living, 4111 University Blvd. Call Bereavement Department at 903-266-3400, Ext. 127, for information or to register. Focus is on education about the normal grief process. No fee.

Camp Ford Historical Association, Inc.: 6 p.m., Genecov Room, Tyler Chamber of Commerce Building, 315 N. Broadway. Spaghetti supper, 6 p.m., and program, 6:45 p.m. Dr. Archie McDonald, retiring executive director of The East Texas Historical Association and professor of History at SFA, will present program "Texas in Secession, Civil War, and Reconstruction-with Music." Public invited.

Celebrate Recovery: 6-9:30 p.m., 110 Student Center, Green Acres Baptist Church, 1505 Troup Highway. Look for big white sign in front. Faith-based, 12-step, eight-principle recovery program for life's hurts, habits and hang-ups. Family Dinner, 6 p.m., Large Group, 7 p.m., Small Open Share Groups, 8 p.m.; Solid Rock Cafï¿©, 9 p.m. This week: Step/Principle Lesson GRATITUDE with Tony Mac.

The Compassionate Friends of Tyler: 6:30 p.m., Bridging The Gap Ministries, one mile south on Texas Highway 155, turn right between Lucky's Discount Cleaners and Denmon's. A support group for families who have experienced the death of a child. For additional information visit the Web site at www.TylerTCF.org or call 903-258-2547.

Preceptor Delta Epsilon: 6:30 p.m., 11882 Woodsprings. Hostess is Terry Maddox with co-hostess Janie Tucker. Program: Women and Heart Disease.

Nicotine Anonymous: 7 p.m., Salvation Army, 633 N. Broadway. No cost-only requirement is a desire to quit nicotine products.

Tyler Evening Toastmasters: 7-8 p.m., Room 134, RTDC Building, Tyler Junior College West Campus, 1530 SSW Loop 323. Toastmasters will have a special event this evening, which will include food, drinks, and surprises. Open club - visitors welcome. For information, call Shirley Hamilton, 903-849-4842, or Adrian Dunklin, 903-780-4500 or visit the Web site at www.tylereveningtm.com. Visitors are welcome.

Preceptor Kappa Gamma of Beta Sigma Phi: 7 p.m., 8088 County Road 313 East. Program: "Outdoor Living" by Linda Slagle; co-hostess is Karen Shanholtz. For information, call 903-592-2846.

Tyler Senior Center: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 1915 Garden Valley Road. Regular activities; Range of Motion Exercise Class, 11-11:30 a.m.; Meals On Wheels served daily, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; advanced oil painting class, 12:30-4 p.m.; Mah-Jongg, 12:30 p.m.; "42" Tournament, $7, lunch included. For information, call 903-597-0781.

TOPS, TX No. 471, Tyler: 8:30-11 a.m., Pollard United Methodist Church, 3030 New Copeland Road. A non-profit international weight-loss support group for anyone wanting to lose or maintain their weight. Weigh-in, 9-9:45 a.m.; meeting, 10 a.m. For information, call Toni 903-592-0994 or Sheree 903-566-2170.

TASCA: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., TASCA Building behind Ornelas Activity Center, 3402 Old Omen Road. Wool Caps Project, 9 a.m.; Men's Coffee Club at UCC, 9 a.m.; Ponytail Canasta Lessons, 12:30-4 p.m.; Hand & Foot and Mah-Jongg, 12:30-4 p.m. For information, call 903-565-4445 or e-mail: tascatyler@yahoo.com.

Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 S. Bois d'Arc Ave. Beginner's Bridge and lessons for members; guests welcome; non members pay $25 for four lessons; Mah-Jongg, all parlor games. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call 903-592-5553.

Tyler-Alpha Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m., First Christian Church Family Life Center, 4202 S. Broadway Ave. Speaker: Robert Hancock, president of Tyler Cumberland Park. Visitors are welcome.

Tyler Unity Center: 10 a.m.-noon, Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South. Book study: "Being Nobody, Going Nowhere: Meditations on the Buddhist Path" by Ayya Khema, Rev. SandRa Benson, facilitator. Yoga class, 6-7 p.m. For information on fees, call Linda Dyer 903-509-1177, 903-312-4342, or 903-534-9812; www.tylerunitycenter.com

Meals on Wheels: 11-11:30 a.m., University Christian Church, 3500 Old Omen Road. Meals served to seniors, age 60 and older. Reservations required. Call 903-569-8841 the day before. Menu: Baked Thyme Chicken.

G.E. and Trane retiree club: 11:30 a.m., 6200 Troup Highway. Turkey Dinner: bring covered dish. For information call 903-8394749.

MADD East Texas: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Peltier Nissan Dealership, 3201 WSW Loop 323. Program: "Tie One on for Safety" - MADD's awareness campaign kickoff; speakers: Laura Dean-Mooney and Kirk Brown. For information contact Rita Fryer at 903-534-6000.

Garden Valley Toastmasters: Noon, second-floor Fireside Room, H.R. Building, Mercy Ships Campus, 15862 Texas Highway 110 North, Garden Valley. Learn to develop communication and leadership skills in a mutually supportive and positive environment. Visitors are welcome. For information, call Mercy Ships at 903-939-7000 or e-mail GVTM@mercyships.org.

AARP Chapter 3243: 2 p.m., Rosewood Estates Retirement Center, 506 Rice Road. Business meeting, all members requested to attend; refreshments will be served. For information contact Nita Wood at 903-593-2690.

Senior Connections: 2:30 p.m., Legacy Hospice, 120 E. South Town Drive. Program: Birthday party celebrating November birthdays, followed by Bingo; to RSVP call 903-509-1187.

Parent Services Center: 6-7:30 p.m., Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Road. "Resolving Family Conflict"; class will explore ways of preventing and resolving family conflicts; learn symptoms and causes. To register call 903-595-2235.

Real Recovery-Addictions Recovery and Aftercare Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1 mile south of Loop 323 off Texas Highway 155. Christian recovery with a balance of real life skills, practical coping tools, support and accountability in a confidential setting. All materials provided at no cost to participants. For information call Deb Chachere 903-539-6797 or e-mail recovery@flash.net.

Tyler Chess Center: 6-10 p.m., French Quarter Shopping Center, 4546 Broadway, Suite B. Free casual games; contact Angelito Abella at 903-279-6858 or visit www.tylerchess.com.

Tyler Senior Center: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 1915 Garden Valley Road. Regular activities; AARP safety driving class, 8-4 p.m., $10; free computer class, 9:30 a.m.; Body Works Exercise Class, 11-11:30 a.m.; Meals on Wheels, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge Club, 12:30-4 p.m. For information, call 903-597-0781.

TASCA: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., TASCA Building behind Ornelas Activity Center, 3402 Old Omen Road. Men's Coffee Club at UCC, 9 a.m.; Exercise class, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 42 Group, 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; Bridge 12:30-4 p.m. For information, call 903-565-4445 or e-mail: tascatyler@yahoo.com.

Holt House Inc.: 9:30 a.m., 709 S. Bois d' Arc. Parlor games of your choice; 11:30 a.m. lunch. Guests welcome. For information, call 903-592-5553.

Heart Menders Day Group: 10 a.m. to noon, 1 mile south of Loop 323 off Texas Highway 155. Support group to help women find freedom and healing from experience of emotional, sexual, spiritual, and physical abuse. For information call Deb Chachere 903-539-6797 or e-mail heartmenders@flash.net.

Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Story Room, 201 S. College Ave. Read aloud crowd. Theme: Take a Ride on the Reading Express! Railroad stories. For preschoolers and their families; free, registration required only for groups. For information, call 903-593-7323 or e-mail programs@tylertexas.com.

Meals on Wheels: 11-11:30 a.m., University Christian Church, 3500 Old Omen Road. Meals served to seniors, age 60 and older. Reservations required. Call 903-569-8841 the day before. Menu: Hamburger on Bun.

Fairwood Tai Chi exercise class: Noon, Fairwood United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1712 Old Omen Road. Free to all ages.

Caregiver Support Program: 12:30-3 p.m., Hospice of East Texas Center for Living, 4111 University Blvd. Open to anyone who provides care for a loved one who is terminally ill; lunch provided. To register call 903-266-3400, Ext. 127.

Heart Menders Evening Group: 6:30 p.m., 1 mile south of Loop 323 off Texas Highway 155. "Recovery from Codependency"; new series for women wanting to break the cycle of hurt and disappointment in relationships; all materials provided at no cost to participants. For information call Deb Chachere 903-539-6797 or e-mail heartmenders@flash.net.

Tyler Unity Center: 7 p.m., Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South. "Lessons in Truth" - Emily Cady. For information, call 903-509-1177; www.tylerunitycenter.com.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, TX No. 1629, Tyler: 8-11 a.m., Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 4900 Kinsey Drive. A non-profit international weight-loss support group for anyone wanting to lose or maintain their weight. Weigh-in, 8-9:30 a.m.; meeting, 10-11 a.m. For information, call 903-849-7100 or 903-939-8486.

Tyler Senior Center: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 1915 Garden Valley Road. Regular activities. Dance with DJ Dailey, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free to public; Line dance lessons at 1-2 p.m. For information, call 903-597-0781.

TASCA: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., TASCA Building behind Ornelas Activity Center, 3402 Old Omen Road. Line dance, 9-11 a.m.; Men's Coffee Club at UCC, 9 a.m.; Thanksgiving Luncheon at Cedars of Lebanon, 11:30 a.m.; Mah-Jongg, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Waltz dance lessons, 4-5 p.m.; monthly dance with Hoss Huggins at Cedars of Lebanon, 7-10 p.m. For information, call 903-565-4445 or e-mail: tascatyler@yahoo.com.

Country Patches Quilt Guild: 9:30 a.m., Pope John Paul II Family Center, 2904 Arrow Lane, Longview. Donna Wallace will teach on "Bow Ties"; visitors welcome. For information call 903-845-3751 or www.countrypatches.org.

Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 S. Bois d'Arc Ave. Games of your choice and lunch at 11:30; Mah-Jongg lessons free for members and non-members pay $25 for four lessons. Reservations call 903-592-5553.

Mollie Moore Davis 217, United Daughters of the Confederacy: 10 a.m., Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College Ave. Program: "Clothing the Troops", presented by Mary June Goodson.

Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Story Room, 201 S. College Ave. Read aloud crowd. Theme: Take a Ride on the Reading Express! Railroad stories. For preschoolers and their families; free, registration required only for groups. For information, call 903-593-7323 or e-mail programs@tylertexas.com.

Larkspur Garden Club: 10:30 a.m., Fairwood UMC, 1712 Old Omen Road, Family Life Building. Topic: Natives in Gardening; speaker: Ron Loper.

Meals on Wheels: 11-11:30 a.m., University Christian Church, 3500 Old Omen Road. Meals served to seniors, age 60 and older. Reservations required. Call 903-569-8841 the day before. Menu: Herbed Baked Fish.

Rotary Club of Tyler: Noon, Woman's Building, 911 S. Broadway Ave. Program: Tom Harken, author and motivational speaker, will present Thanksgiving program. For information call 903-561-8056.

Overeaters Anonymous: Noon, every Thursday, First Christian Church, 4202 S. Broadway Ave. For information call 903-561-8138.

Grief Support Group: 2:30-4 p.m., Hospice of East Texas Center for Living, 4111 University Blvd. Program: "Coping During the Holidays." For information call 903-266-3400 ext. 127.

Tyler Public Library: 3:30-5 p.m., Story Room, 201 S. College Ave. Afterschool Rules. Theme: "Take a Ride on the Reading Express"; reading games, activities and crafts; read-aloud time with adult and teen reading buddies; for K-5; free. For information, call 903-593-7323 or e-mail programs@tylertexas.com.

Parent Services Center: 6-7:30 p.m., Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Road. "Raising Children in a Culturally Diverse World"; led by Jana Sisk; class will explore true respect, understanding, and acceptance. To register call 903-595-2235.

New Life Recovery Group: 6:30-8 p.m., 18535 US Highway 69 South. Offering chemical dependency education, relapse prevention, process group and 12 step education, based on spiritual principles; facilitator Marcus Wade LCDC. For information call 903-871-8700 or email mwade@newlifetyler.com.

Real Recovery-Addictions Recovery and Aftercare Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1 mile south of Loop 323 off Texas Highway 155. Christian recovery with a balance of real life skills, practical coping tools, support and accountability in a confidential setting. All materials provided at no cost to participants. For information call Deb Chachere 903-539-6797 or e-mail recovery@flash.net.

Barbershop Harmony Chorus: 7 p.m., Green Acres Baptist Church Choir Room, 1607 Troup Highway. All men who like to sing close harmony are invited to attend. For information call 903-569-0541.

Vietnam Veterans of America, Rose Capital Chapter 932: 7 p.m., Traditions Restaurant, 6205 S. Broadway. Meets third Thursday of month; open to armed forces veterans who served active duty (other than training) in Rep. of Vietnam from Feb. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975 or in duty locations from Aug. 5, 1964 - May, 7, 1975. Dine before meeting, spouses and guests welcome. Contact Jack Clephas at 903-581-5138.

Tyler Unity Center: 7:15 p.m., Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South; A Course in Miracles. For information call 903-509-1177. www.tylerunitycenter.com.

Tyler Morning Toastmasters: 6:30-7:40 a.m., Sweet Sue's Restaurant & Buffet, 3350 SSW Loop 323. Lose the fear of public speaking and learn skills that will help you to be more successful in whatever path in life you've chosen. Visitors are welcome. For information, call Kitty Springer at 903-780-3060 or Martha Smitha at 903-565-0273.

Tyler Senior Center: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 1915 Garden Valley Road. Regular activities; Range of Motion Exercise Class, 11-11:30 a.m.; Meals on Wheels served daily, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 42 Club, 12:30-4 p.m.; Friday Night Dance 7-9:30 p.m. featuring "Lynn Groom"; open to public, cost is $5 per person. Security is provided. For information, call 903-597-0781.

TASCA: 9 a.m.-Noon, TASCA Building behind Ornelas Activity Center, 3402 Old Omen Road. Men's Coffee Club at UCC, 9 a.m.; Exercise class, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; spiels and meals Russia, 11:30 a.m. (bring lunch); line dance 3-4 p.m.; articles due for Dec. newsletter. For information, call 903-565-4445 or e-mail: tascatyler@yahoo.com.

Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 South Bois d'Arc Ave. Party and duplicate bridge with lunch at 11:30; guests welcome with reservations, call 903-592-5553.

Meals on Wheels: 11-11:30 a.m., University Christian Church, 3500 Old Omen Road. Meals served to seniors, age 60 and older. Reservations required. Call 903-569-8841 the day before. Menu: Chicken Salad.

Tyler Unity Center: 9-10 a.m., Yoga class at Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South; for information on fees, etc. call Linda Dyer 903-509-1177. 903-312-4342 or 903-534-9812. www.tylerunitycenter.com.