Posted 8:14 pm Sunday, September 20, 2009
Rose City Calendar, Week of Sept. 20
Sunday 20
Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 S. Bois d'Arc Ave. Games, refreshments and fellowship. Lunch, 12:15 p.m., is complimentary for those born in September. Guests are welcome with reservations. Call 903-592-5553.
Children Are a Gift Foundation: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Children's Park, 900 S. Broadway Ave. The Children's Park Fifth Anniversary Teddy Bear Picnic. Eight play stations scheduled for children. Bring picnic lunch, favorite teddy bear and a dollar donation for the park. For information, call 903-939-1597.
East Texas Steel Guitar Association: 1:30 p.m., Woodmen of the World building, 1922 Sybil Lane. Featuring Junior Knight and Jody Cameron; no admission charge. For information, contact Charles Tilley at 903-360-1111.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group: 2:30 p.m., Alzheimer's Alliance Office, 211 Winchester Dr. Group welcomes all caregivers and loved ones of those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementia-related conditions. For information, contact Sherlon at 903-509-8323.
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.
Children Are a Gift Foundation: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Children's Park, 900 S. Broadway Ave. The Children's Park Fifth Anniversary Teddy Bear Picnic. Eight play stations scheduled for children. Bring picnic lunch, favorite teddy bear and a dollar donation for the park. For information, call 903-939-1597.
East Texas Steel Guitar Association: 1:30 p.m., Woodmen of the World building, 1922 Sybil Lane. Featuring Junior Knight and Jody Cameron; no admission charge. For information, contact Charles Tilley at 903-360-1111.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group: 2:30 p.m., Alzheimer's Alliance Office, 211 Winchester Dr. Group welcomes all caregivers and loved ones of those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementia-related conditions. For information, contact Sherlon at 903-509-8323.
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.
Monday 21
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. 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.; Round dance, 7-8:30 p.m. For information call, 903-565-4445 or e-mail info@tasca.org.
Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 S. Bois d'Arc Ave. Mah-Jongg, Scrabble, 42 and other games. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Guests are welcome with reservations. Call 903-592-5553.
Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Teddy Bear Picnic. Teddy Bear books, stories, songs and simple craft. Short film: Adventures of the Gummi Bears. For preschoolers; bring your teddy bear. Free, registration required 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 903-765-3907 the day before. Menu: Salisbury Steak/Gravy.
Fairwood Tai Chi exercise class: Noon, Fairwood United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1712 Old Omen Road. Free to all ages.
Co-Dependents Anony-mous (CoDA): Noon, University Christian Church, 3500 Old Omen Road. Twelve-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. For information, contact Michael at 903-521-4060.
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 Café, 9 p.m.
The Compassionate Friends of Tyler: 6:30 p.m. Support group for families who have experienced the death of a child. For information, call 903-258-2547 or go to www.TylerTCF.org.
Preceptor Delta Epsilon: 6:30 p.m., 22125 U.S. Highway 69 North. Program: “What Andy Rooney thinks about women over 40.” Peggy Alexander with co-hostess Terry Maddox.
Tyler Unity Center: 6:30 p.m., Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South. Book study: “Power Through Constructive Thinking” by Emmet Fox. For information, call 903-509-1177. Visit www.tylerunitycenter.com.
Tyler Evening Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Room 134, RTDC Building, Tyler Junior College West Campus, 1530 SSW Loop 323. Learn to listen effectively, think on your feet, speak confidently and learn leadership skills. Visitors welcome. For information, contact Shirley Hamilton at 903-849-4842 or Adrian Dunklin at 903-657-4635 or visit the Web site www.tylereveningtm.com.
TASCA: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., TASCA Building behind Ornelas Activity Center, 3402 Old Omen Road. 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.; Round dance, 7-8:30 p.m. For information call, 903-565-4445 or e-mail info@tasca.org.
Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 S. Bois d'Arc Ave. Mah-Jongg, Scrabble, 42 and other games. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Guests are welcome with reservations. Call 903-592-5553.
Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Teddy Bear Picnic. Teddy Bear books, stories, songs and simple craft. Short film: Adventures of the Gummi Bears. For preschoolers; bring your teddy bear. Free, registration required 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 903-765-3907 the day before. Menu: Salisbury Steak/Gravy.
Fairwood Tai Chi exercise class: Noon, Fairwood United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1712 Old Omen Road. Free to all ages.
Co-Dependents Anony-mous (CoDA): Noon, University Christian Church, 3500 Old Omen Road. Twelve-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. For information, contact Michael at 903-521-4060.
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 Café, 9 p.m.
The Compassionate Friends of Tyler: 6:30 p.m. Support group for families who have experienced the death of a child. For information, call 903-258-2547 or go to www.TylerTCF.org.
Preceptor Delta Epsilon: 6:30 p.m., 22125 U.S. Highway 69 North. Program: “What Andy Rooney thinks about women over 40.” Peggy Alexander with co-hostess Terry Maddox.
Tyler Unity Center: 6:30 p.m., Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South. Book study: “Power Through Constructive Thinking” by Emmet Fox. For information, call 903-509-1177. Visit www.tylerunitycenter.com.
Tyler Evening Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Room 134, RTDC Building, Tyler Junior College West Campus, 1530 SSW Loop 323. Learn to listen effectively, think on your feet, speak confidently and learn leadership skills. Visitors welcome. For information, contact Shirley Hamilton at 903-849-4842 or Adrian Dunklin at 903-657-4635 or visit the Web site www.tylereveningtm.com.
Tuesday 22
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.; beginner's line dance class, 12:30-1:30 p.m.; beginner and advanced oil painting class, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mah-Jongg, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, call 903-597-0781.
TOPS TX. 471, Tyler: 8:30-11 a.m., Pollard United Methodist Church, 3030 New Copeland Road. A nonprofit international weight-loss support group for anyone wanting to lose or maintain their weight; weigh-in, 9-9:45 a.m. For information, contact Toni at 903-592-0994 or Sheree at 903-566-2170.
TASCA: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., TASCA Building behind Ornelas Activity Center, 3402 Old Omen Road. Yoga class, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Men's Coffee Club at UCC, 9 a.m.; Bridge lessons, 10 a.m.-noon; Bridge, Joker, Hand & Foot, Chicken Foot and Mah-Jongg, 12:30-4 p.m. For information, call 903-565-4445 or e-mail info@tasca.org.
Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 S. Bois d'Arc Ave. Beginner's bridge and parlor games. Lunch, 11:30. For information, call 903-592-5553.
Tyler-Alpha Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m., First Christian Church Family Life Center, 4202 Broadway at Loop 323. Speakers Burt Jenkins will present program about being a policeman. Visitors are welcome.
Tyler Unity Center: 10 a.m.-noon, Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South. Book study: “The Universe is Calling: Opening to the Divine Through Prayer” by Eric Butterworth. For information, call 903-509-1177 or visit www.tylerunitycenter.com.
Yoga class, 6-7 p.m. For information, contact Linda Dyer at 903-509-1177, 903-312-4342 or 903-534-9812. Visit www.tylerunitycenter.com.
Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Teddy Bear Picnic. Teddy Bear books, stories, songs and simple craft. Short film: Adventures of the Gummi Bears. For preschoolers; bring your teddy bear. Free, registration required 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 903-765-3907 the day before. Menu: King Ranch Chicken Casserole.
Tyler Woman's Forum: 11:30 a.m., Tyler Woman's Building, 911 S. Broadway. Luncheon and program: “The Return of Elvis.”
Association of Fund Raising Professionals: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hollytree Country Club, 6700 Hollytree Drive. Program: “Annual Giving.” For information, call 903-944-8081.
Tyler Noon Lions Club: Noon, Sweet Sue's Restaurant, 3350 SSW Loop 323. Visitors welcome.
First Christian Tai Chi exercise class: Noon, 4202 S. Broadway at Loop 323, Activity Building. Beginners welcome. For information, call 903-595-2915.
Garden Valley Toastmasters: Noon, second-floor Fireside Room, H.R. Building, Mercy Ships Campus, 15862 Texas Highway 110 North, Garden Valley. Develop communication and leadership skills. Visitors welcome. For information, contact Mercy Ships at 903-939-7000 or e-mail GVTM@mercyships.org.
TOPS Tx. 837, Lindale: 3:30-5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 110 E. Hubbard St., Activities Bldg., parlor. A nonprofit international weight-loss support group for anyone wanting to lose or maintain their weight; weigh-in, 3:30-4 p.m. For information, contact Edwina at 903-882-4363 or Lahonda at 903-882-6451.
Overeaters Anonymous: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Saint Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 800 N. Johnson, Mineola. A support group offering a program of recovery from compulsive eating. For information, call 903-569-9223.
Parent Services Center: 6-7:30 p.m., Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Road, Suite 602. Program: “Resources for Children with Disabilities.” Representatives from various agencies will inform participants of resources available to families in East Texas. To register, call 903-595-2235.
Tyler Men's Garden Club: 6:30 p.m., Seekers Room, Marvin Methodist Church. Speaker: Daniel Duncum. Topic: “What is Urban Forestry and How Does it Apply to Tyler.”
Captain William Barron Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution: 6:30 p.m., Tyler Woman's Building, 911 S. Broadway. Dinner meeting and program presented by Dr. James Dailey. Reservation only. For information, call 903-561-0085.
Real Recovery-Addictions Recovery and Aftercare Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bridging the Gap Ministry Center, 1 mile south of Loop 323 off Texas Highway 155 (map at www.realrecovery4me.com.) 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 903-266-1641 or e-mail recovery@flash.net.
Nicotine Anonymous: 7 p.m., Salvation Army, Main group room, 633 N. Broadway Ave. No cost, only requirement is a desire to quit nicotine products.
Tyler Doll Club: 7 p.m., Atria Willow Park, 3500 S. Vine. Susan Crane will present program on making a vintage hankie doll dress. Bring vintage hankie, needle and thread.
Liver Support Group of East Texas: 7 p.m., Digestive Health Specialists, 1720 S. Beckham at Fifth Street. Open discussion on Liver Disease. Public welcome. Refreshments served.
The Singing Men of Tyler: 7-9 p.m., Sylvania Church Student Center, 2801 SSE Loop 323. For information, contact Ray Holcomb at 903-581-0291.
TOPS TX. 471, Tyler: 8:30-11 a.m., Pollard United Methodist Church, 3030 New Copeland Road. A nonprofit international weight-loss support group for anyone wanting to lose or maintain their weight; weigh-in, 9-9:45 a.m. For information, contact Toni at 903-592-0994 or Sheree at 903-566-2170.
TASCA: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., TASCA Building behind Ornelas Activity Center, 3402 Old Omen Road. Yoga class, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Men's Coffee Club at UCC, 9 a.m.; Bridge lessons, 10 a.m.-noon; Bridge, Joker, Hand & Foot, Chicken Foot and Mah-Jongg, 12:30-4 p.m. For information, call 903-565-4445 or e-mail info@tasca.org.
Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 S. Bois d'Arc Ave. Beginner's bridge and parlor games. Lunch, 11:30. For information, call 903-592-5553.
Tyler-Alpha Kiwanis Club: 10 a.m., First Christian Church Family Life Center, 4202 Broadway at Loop 323. Speakers Burt Jenkins will present program about being a policeman. Visitors are welcome.
Tyler Unity Center: 10 a.m.-noon, Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South. Book study: “The Universe is Calling: Opening to the Divine Through Prayer” by Eric Butterworth. For information, call 903-509-1177 or visit www.tylerunitycenter.com.
Yoga class, 6-7 p.m. For information, contact Linda Dyer at 903-509-1177, 903-312-4342 or 903-534-9812. Visit www.tylerunitycenter.com.
Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Teddy Bear Picnic. Teddy Bear books, stories, songs and simple craft. Short film: Adventures of the Gummi Bears. For preschoolers; bring your teddy bear. Free, registration required 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 903-765-3907 the day before. Menu: King Ranch Chicken Casserole.
Tyler Woman's Forum: 11:30 a.m., Tyler Woman's Building, 911 S. Broadway. Luncheon and program: “The Return of Elvis.”
Association of Fund Raising Professionals: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hollytree Country Club, 6700 Hollytree Drive. Program: “Annual Giving.” For information, call 903-944-8081.
Tyler Noon Lions Club: Noon, Sweet Sue's Restaurant, 3350 SSW Loop 323. Visitors welcome.
First Christian Tai Chi exercise class: Noon, 4202 S. Broadway at Loop 323, Activity Building. Beginners welcome. For information, call 903-595-2915.
Garden Valley Toastmasters: Noon, second-floor Fireside Room, H.R. Building, Mercy Ships Campus, 15862 Texas Highway 110 North, Garden Valley. Develop communication and leadership skills. Visitors welcome. For information, contact Mercy Ships at 903-939-7000 or e-mail GVTM@mercyships.org.
TOPS Tx. 837, Lindale: 3:30-5 p.m., First Baptist Church, 110 E. Hubbard St., Activities Bldg., parlor. A nonprofit international weight-loss support group for anyone wanting to lose or maintain their weight; weigh-in, 3:30-4 p.m. For information, contact Edwina at 903-882-4363 or Lahonda at 903-882-6451.
Overeaters Anonymous: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Saint Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 800 N. Johnson, Mineola. A support group offering a program of recovery from compulsive eating. For information, call 903-569-9223.
Parent Services Center: 6-7:30 p.m., Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Road, Suite 602. Program: “Resources for Children with Disabilities.” Representatives from various agencies will inform participants of resources available to families in East Texas. To register, call 903-595-2235.
Tyler Men's Garden Club: 6:30 p.m., Seekers Room, Marvin Methodist Church. Speaker: Daniel Duncum. Topic: “What is Urban Forestry and How Does it Apply to Tyler.”
Captain William Barron Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution: 6:30 p.m., Tyler Woman's Building, 911 S. Broadway. Dinner meeting and program presented by Dr. James Dailey. Reservation only. For information, call 903-561-0085.
Real Recovery-Addictions Recovery and Aftercare Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bridging the Gap Ministry Center, 1 mile south of Loop 323 off Texas Highway 155 (map at www.realrecovery4me.com.) 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 903-266-1641 or e-mail recovery@flash.net.
Nicotine Anonymous: 7 p.m., Salvation Army, Main group room, 633 N. Broadway Ave. No cost, only requirement is a desire to quit nicotine products.
Tyler Doll Club: 7 p.m., Atria Willow Park, 3500 S. Vine. Susan Crane will present program on making a vintage hankie doll dress. Bring vintage hankie, needle and thread.
Liver Support Group of East Texas: 7 p.m., Digestive Health Specialists, 1720 S. Beckham at Fifth Street. Open discussion on Liver Disease. Public welcome. Refreshments served.
The Singing Men of Tyler: 7-9 p.m., Sylvania Church Student Center, 2801 SSE Loop 323. For information, contact Ray Holcomb at 903-581-0291.
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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, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Bridge Club, 12:30-4 p.m.; Bible Study Group, 12:30 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 info@tasca.org.
Holt House Inc.: 9:30 a.m., 709 S. Bois d' Arc. Hand and Foot and other parlor games, 9:30 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Guests welcome with reservations, call 903-592-5553.
Heart Menders Day Group: 10 a.m. to noon, Bridging the Gap Ministry Center, 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 903-266-1641 or e-mail: heartmenders@flash.net.
Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Teddy Bear Picnic. Teddy Bear books, stories, songs and simple craft. Short film: Adventures of the Gummi Bears. For preschoolers; bring your teddy bear. Free, registration required 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 903-765-3907 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.
New Life Recovery Group: 6-7 p.m., 18535 U.S. Highway 69 South. Anger resolution group, based on spiritual principles; daycare available. Facilitator is Marcus Wade, LCDC. For information, call 903-871-8700 or e-mail mwade@newlifetyler.com.
New Life Recovery Group: 7-9 p.m., 18535 U.S. Highway 69 South. Battering Intervention Project Program (BIPP). This program is approved by the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) to stop battering behavior and violence towards women. Classes are 22 weeks and cost is $60. Facilitator is Marcus Wade, LCDC. For information, call 903-871-8700 or e-mail mwade@newlifetyler.com.
Anger Management Class: 7 p.m., Bridging the Gap Ministry Center, 1 mile south of Loop 323 off Texas Highway 155. Learn to control anger. Limited space available, must be registered. Certificate provided upon successful completion of 12 week course. For information, call 903-266-1641 or e-mail recovery@flash.net.
Tyler Unity Center: 7 p.m., Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South. Book Study: “Handbook for Positive Prayer”, facilitator the Rev. Albert Wingate. For information call 903-509-1177; online at www.tylerunitycenter.com.
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 info@tasca.org.
Holt House Inc.: 9:30 a.m., 709 S. Bois d' Arc. Hand and Foot and other parlor games, 9:30 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Guests welcome with reservations, call 903-592-5553.
Heart Menders Day Group: 10 a.m. to noon, Bridging the Gap Ministry Center, 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 903-266-1641 or e-mail: heartmenders@flash.net.
Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Teddy Bear Picnic. Teddy Bear books, stories, songs and simple craft. Short film: Adventures of the Gummi Bears. For preschoolers; bring your teddy bear. Free, registration required 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 903-765-3907 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.
New Life Recovery Group: 6-7 p.m., 18535 U.S. Highway 69 South. Anger resolution group, based on spiritual principles; daycare available. Facilitator is Marcus Wade, LCDC. For information, call 903-871-8700 or e-mail mwade@newlifetyler.com.
New Life Recovery Group: 7-9 p.m., 18535 U.S. Highway 69 South. Battering Intervention Project Program (BIPP). This program is approved by the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) to stop battering behavior and violence towards women. Classes are 22 weeks and cost is $60. Facilitator is Marcus Wade, LCDC. For information, call 903-871-8700 or e-mail mwade@newlifetyler.com.
Anger Management Class: 7 p.m., Bridging the Gap Ministry Center, 1 mile south of Loop 323 off Texas Highway 155. Learn to control anger. Limited space available, must be registered. Certificate provided upon successful completion of 12 week course. For information, call 903-266-1641 or e-mail recovery@flash.net.
Tyler Unity Center: 7 p.m., Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South. Book Study: “Handbook for Positive Prayer”, facilitator the Rev. Albert Wingate. For information call 903-509-1177; online at www.tylerunitycenter.com.
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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. No dance; Senior Day at the East Texas Fair. Senior dance, 3 p.m.; Morning session, 9 a.m.-noon, afternoon session, 1-4 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.; line dance, 9 a.m.-noon; conversational Spanish class meets at UCC, 12:15-1:15 p.m.; Mah-Jongg, and Hand & Foot, 12:30-3:45 p.m.; Rumba dance lessons, 4-5 p.m. For information, call 903-565-4445 or e-mail info@tasca.org.
Mollie Moore Davis No. 217, United Daughters of the Confederacy: 10 a.m., 807 Dolores St. Plantation breakfast and business meeting. Maxine Evans will present program, “Caroline Meriwether Goodlett.”
Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 S. Bois d'Arc Ave. Games of your choice. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Guests are welcome with reservations. Call 903-592-5553.
Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Teddy Bear Picnic. Teddy Bear books, stories, songs and simple craft. Short film: Adventures of the Gummi Bears. For preschoolers; bring your teddy bear. Free, registration required 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 903-765-3907 the day before. Menu: Baked Chicken.
First Christian Tai Chi exercise class: Noon, 4202 Broadway at Loop 323, Activity Building. Beginners welcome. For information, call 903-595-2915.
Rotary Club of Tyler: Noon, Woman's Building, 911 S. Broadway. Program presented by Melissa Bell, resource specialist, will present program, “Today's Response to Deafness.” For information, call 903-561-8056.
Overeaters Anonymous: noon, First Christian Church, room 190, 4202 Broadway at Loop 323. A support group offering a program of recovery from compulsive eating.
Tyler Public Library: 3:30-5 p.m., Story Room, 201 S. College Ave. Afterschool Rules. Reading games, activities and crafts. Read-aloud time with adult and teen reading buddies. Theme: Mind Your Manners! For grades K-5. No registration required. For information, call 903-593-7323 or e-mail programs@tylertexas.com.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA): 6 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 4900 Kinsey Drive. Twelve step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. For information, contact Bob at 903-561-4592.
Fairwood Tai Chi exercise class: 6 p.m., Fairwood United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1712 Old Omen Road. Free to all ages.
Parent Services Center: 6-7:30 p.m., Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Road, Suite 602. Program: “Sorting, Counting and Patterns, Oh My!” presented by Cynthia Sherman.
New Life Recovery Group: 6:30-7:30 p.m., 18535 U.S. Highway 69 South. Group offers chemical dependency education, relapse prevention, process group and 12-step education, based on spiritual principles; daycare available. Facilitator is Marcus Wade, LCDC. For information, call 903-871-8700 or e-mail 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 (map at www.realrecovery4me.com.) 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 903-266-1641 or e-mail recovery@flash.net.
Tyler Photo Club: 7 p.m., TJC West Campus (RTDC), room 104. For information, contact Joan Jett at 903-922-3111.
Barbershop Harmony Chorus: 7 p.m., Green Acres Baptist Church Choir Room, 1607 Troup Highway. For men who like to sing close harmony. For information, call 903-569-0541.
Tyler Unity Center: 7:15 p.m., Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South. Topic: A Course in Miracles. For information, call 903-509-1177; www.tylerunitycenter.com.
Tyler Senior Center: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 1915 Garden Valley Road. Regular activities. No dance; Senior Day at the East Texas Fair. Senior dance, 3 p.m.; Morning session, 9 a.m.-noon, afternoon session, 1-4 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.; line dance, 9 a.m.-noon; conversational Spanish class meets at UCC, 12:15-1:15 p.m.; Mah-Jongg, and Hand & Foot, 12:30-3:45 p.m.; Rumba dance lessons, 4-5 p.m. For information, call 903-565-4445 or e-mail info@tasca.org.
Mollie Moore Davis No. 217, United Daughters of the Confederacy: 10 a.m., 807 Dolores St. Plantation breakfast and business meeting. Maxine Evans will present program, “Caroline Meriwether Goodlett.”
Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 S. Bois d'Arc Ave. Games of your choice. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Guests are welcome with reservations. Call 903-592-5553.
Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Teddy Bear Picnic. Teddy Bear books, stories, songs and simple craft. Short film: Adventures of the Gummi Bears. For preschoolers; bring your teddy bear. Free, registration required 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 903-765-3907 the day before. Menu: Baked Chicken.
First Christian Tai Chi exercise class: Noon, 4202 Broadway at Loop 323, Activity Building. Beginners welcome. For information, call 903-595-2915.
Rotary Club of Tyler: Noon, Woman's Building, 911 S. Broadway. Program presented by Melissa Bell, resource specialist, will present program, “Today's Response to Deafness.” For information, call 903-561-8056.
Overeaters Anonymous: noon, First Christian Church, room 190, 4202 Broadway at Loop 323. A support group offering a program of recovery from compulsive eating.
Tyler Public Library: 3:30-5 p.m., Story Room, 201 S. College Ave. Afterschool Rules. Reading games, activities and crafts. Read-aloud time with adult and teen reading buddies. Theme: Mind Your Manners! For grades K-5. No registration required. For information, call 903-593-7323 or e-mail programs@tylertexas.com.
Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA): 6 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 4900 Kinsey Drive. Twelve step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. For information, contact Bob at 903-561-4592.
Fairwood Tai Chi exercise class: 6 p.m., Fairwood United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1712 Old Omen Road. Free to all ages.
Parent Services Center: 6-7:30 p.m., Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Road, Suite 602. Program: “Sorting, Counting and Patterns, Oh My!” presented by Cynthia Sherman.
New Life Recovery Group: 6:30-7:30 p.m., 18535 U.S. Highway 69 South. Group offers chemical dependency education, relapse prevention, process group and 12-step education, based on spiritual principles; daycare available. Facilitator is Marcus Wade, LCDC. For information, call 903-871-8700 or e-mail 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 (map at www.realrecovery4me.com.) 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 903-266-1641 or e-mail recovery@flash.net.
Tyler Photo Club: 7 p.m., TJC West Campus (RTDC), room 104. For information, contact Joan Jett at 903-922-3111.
Barbershop Harmony Chorus: 7 p.m., Green Acres Baptist Church Choir Room, 1607 Troup Highway. For men who like to sing close harmony. For information, call 903-569-0541.
Tyler Unity Center: 7:15 p.m., Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South. Topic: A Course in Miracles. For information, call 903-509-1177; www.tylerunitycenter.com.
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Tyler Morning Toastmasters: 6:30-7:40 a.m., Sweet Sue's Restaurant & Buffet, 3350 SSW Loop 323. 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. Exercise class, 11-11:30 a.m., 42 club, 12:30-4 p.m.; Friday night dance featuring Hoss Huggins, 7-9:30 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.; Tai Chi class, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For information, call 903-565-4445 or e-mail info@tasca.org.
Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 South Bois d'Arc Ave. Party and Duplicate Bridge. Lunch at 11:30. Guests welcome with reservations. Call 903-592-5553.
League of Women Voters Tyler/Smith County: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ornelas Activity Center, 3401 Old Omen Road. East Texas Bookfest.
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 903-765-3907 the day before. Menu: Egg Salad.
Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Teddy Bear Picnic. Teddy Bear books, stories, songs and simple craft. Short film: Adventures of the Gummi Bears. For preschoolers; bring your teddy bear. Free, registration required for groups. For information, call 903-593-7323 or e-mail programs@tylertexas.com.
Tyler Senior Center: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 1915 Garden Valley Road. Regular activities. Exercise class, 11-11:30 a.m., 42 club, 12:30-4 p.m.; Friday night dance featuring Hoss Huggins, 7-9:30 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.; Tai Chi class, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For information, call 903-565-4445 or e-mail info@tasca.org.
Holt House Inc.: 10 a.m., 709 South Bois d'Arc Ave. Party and Duplicate Bridge. Lunch at 11:30. Guests welcome with reservations. Call 903-592-5553.
League of Women Voters Tyler/Smith County: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ornelas Activity Center, 3401 Old Omen Road. East Texas Bookfest.
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 903-765-3907 the day before. Menu: Egg Salad.
Tyler Public Library: 10:30 a.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Teddy Bear Picnic. Teddy Bear books, stories, songs and simple craft. Short film: Adventures of the Gummi Bears. For preschoolers; bring your teddy bear. Free, registration required for groups. For information, call 903-593-7323 or e-mail programs@tylertexas.com.
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Tyler Unity Center: 9-10 a.m., Yoga class at Tyler Unity Center, 14024 Texas Highway 155 South. For information, contact Linda Dyer at 903-509-1177, 903-312-4342 or 903-534-9812; www.tylerunitycenter.com.
Tyler Public Library: 10-10:45 a.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Movie: “The Birth of the Constitution,” children’s animated movie. For elementary school-age children and their families. Free, no registration required. For information, call 903-593-7323 or e-mail programs@tylertexas.com.
East Texas Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m., The University of Texas at Tyler Cowan Center. Concert features Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait (George A. Faber II, narrator) and Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony. For tickets, call 903-566-7424 or go to www.ETSO.org.
Tyler Public Library: 10-10:45 a.m., Taylor Auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Movie: “The Birth of the Constitution,” children’s animated movie. For elementary school-age children and their families. Free, no registration required. For information, call 903-593-7323 or e-mail programs@tylertexas.com.
East Texas Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m., The University of Texas at Tyler Cowan Center. Concert features Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait (George A. Faber II, narrator) and Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony. For tickets, call 903-566-7424 or go to www.ETSO.org.
