MONDAY ACTIVITIES

VEGAS ARTISTS GUILD meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. This organization brings talented, established and emerging artists to public attention. Local, amateur and professional artists of the VAG reach those goals through meetings, workshops, demonstrations, art shows and networking. 412-7103.

las vegas internet chamber of commerce holds after-hours business networking meetings from 6-9 p.m. the third Monday of each month at various locations. Meet other Internet business owners and professionals in a relaxed after work atmosphere. Call 914-0100, www.LVICC.com.

BETa sigma phi city council meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month except holidays at the Donald W. Reynolds Girl Scout Center, 2941 Harris Ave. 250-5058.

moms club of henderson/green Valley, for mothers who stay home with their children, meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Monday each month at Warm Springs Baptist Church recreation center, 2075 E. Warm Springs Road, 89119. Variety of activities. Marnie, 493-6625.

REIKI HEALING CIRCLE, 6 p.m. every Monday at the First Church of Religious Science, 1420 E. Harmon Ave. #4. 444-1683 or reiki@lasvegasreikimasters.com.

prayer, praise and patriotism group meets from 6:30-9 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the Chardonnay room at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Ministry leaders, singers, speakers and drama skits, all denominations. Ben Litvinoff, 878-3889, www.benhair.com.

SELF-DEFense class, free, 6:30-8 p.m. every Monday. Sponsored by and located inside Saturn of Henderson, 310 N. Gibson Road. Dance of Defense, 896-0068, www.shadowboxing.com.

Valley women's club, a social organization, holds monthly luncheons at 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month at various locations. Call Gloria Laurens, 837-2541.

Nevada republican men's club holds luncheon meetings at 11:30 a.m. the first Monday of each month at Lawry's, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway. Cost is $25 and includes lunch. All U.S. citizens of voting age are invited to attend, regardless of gender or party affiliation. Chris, 897-7400.

MONDAY NITERS TOASTMASTERS, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Denny's, 3081 S. Maryland Parkway. Learn to speak to a group in a comfortable atmosphere, build confidence. 798-2078 or 737-9068.

Southern nevada gem & mineral society meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month except December at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 450 W. Bonanza Road. Rocks, gems, lapidary, beads, fossils, silversmithing. 229-6454.

Blind center of Nevada offers a variety of weekly classes and excursions including computer lab, braille lessons, tai chi, piano, guitar, dance, bowling, and shopping. Blind and visually impaired persons attend for free. Call for days/times. 1001 N. Bruce Street. 642-6000.

diabetes education classes are held at Desert Springs Hospital, 2075 E. Flamingo Road. American Diabetes Association recognized. Classes in English or Spanish. For times and dates, call the Diabetes Treatment Center, 369-7560.

NARFE, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Henderson Chapter, meets at 1:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. Retired and working federal employees are welcome. For more information, call Jerry at 565-5948 or e-mail at vmspecht@embarqmail.com.

CityCare Business Network Renaissance Chapter meets Mondays at 12 p.m. in Green Valley. For more information, call Georgia Purpura at 498-0096.

The Southern Nevada Button Society meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. The club is open to anyone interested in collecting and learning about buttons. For more information, call 564-3349.

the leg circulation center at Desert Springs Hospital, 2075 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 225, offers complimentary Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) screenings. The American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes over the age of 50 get an ABI to test for Peripheral Arterial Disease. For more information, call 369-7979.

RPEN, Retired Public Employees of Nevada meets at 2:15 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas St. All retired public employees are invited to attend. For more information, call 683-2600 or 434-9569.

Henderson Writer's Group meets every Monday alternating between the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road and Saxby's Coffee House, 72 W. Horizon Ridge, Henderson. Call for location. Jo at 564-2488 or Lisa at 837-5016.

Bluebirds Quilters meets at 12 p.m. For more information call Peg at 438-2217.

Vegas Artists' Guild meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Clark County Library, 1401 Flamingo Road. For more information, call 566-6260.

TNT Toastmasters Club, a nonprofit public speaking organization, meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Longford Professional Building Complex, 3145 S. Warm Springs Road., Suite 400. Guests are welcome. For more information, call 990-4334.

The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework, Las Vegas Chapter, holds its meetings on the third Monday of each month. A new project will be on the table for discussion. Please join us for a relaxing and delightful morning of stitching. For more information call Lois at 395-2569.

TUESDAY

THE LAS VEGAS CRAFTER'S GUILD meets monthly at the East Flamingo Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Aspiring crafters sought to participate in future craft shows and share information. 580-0795, 595-5018, www.lasvegascraftersguild.com.

WOMEN'S HORMONES LECTURE, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Palo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Learn about natural treatments for PMS and menopause with bio-identical hormones and other dietary supplements. Free and open to the public. Dr. Patricia Beckstead, 606-4140 to register.

SUNSET GARDEN CLUB meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month September through May at the Green Valley Library, Sunset Room, 2797 Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. All gardeners from novice to master are invited. Anne, 451-0854.

COMMUNITY BAND meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Reed Whipple Community Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. All ages welcome for this group that performs around town. Stanley, 821-1901.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) NV23 meets every Tuesday at Junior Junction Preschool, 101 W. Chaparral Drive, Henderson. Weigh in 5-5:45 p.m., meeting 6-7 p.m. 564-1043.

HARNESS THE POWER OF YOUR MORTGAGE SEMINAR, 6:45-8:15 p.m. every Tuesday at 2863 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson. Learn new concepts of money involving mortgages and real estate for people looking to buy a home or refinance. David, 333-5626.

Sunrise vista ladies golf association at Nellis Air Force Base plays every Tuesday and Thursday morning. All ladies who are eligible to play golf at Nellis Air Force Base are welcome. Pat, 440-3311 or Ginny, 453-9465.

bio-identical HORMONE LECTURES, 7 p.m. the first Tuesday each month at Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Dr. Patricia Beckstead covers topics including PMS and menopause. $5 fee. 606-4140, freedomfrommenopause.com.

quilting circle meets at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Parkdale Community Center, 3200 Ferndale. Work on a group project or your own. Call Jane, 431-5111.

North las vegas alliance of homeowner associations meets monthly at the Aliante Library, 2400 Deer Springs Way. All HOA boardmembers and concerned citizens in communities without HOAs invited. For meeting time/dates, call Richard Cherchio, 325-6708.

Las Vegas chrysanthemum society meets at 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, March through November, at Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. 459-4633.

CITY of lights barbershop chorus meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Sand Creek Mobile Home Park's clubhouse, 2627 S. Lamb Blvd. Harmonize and enjoy fun and fellowship with the Las Vegas Metro Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Visit www.lvcol.com or call Danny, 493-2340.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets every Tuesday from 10-11:30 a.m. at Mountain View Assembly, 3900 E. Bonanza Road. This group is designed to encourage and equip moms of preschool age children in a social setting. Childcare provided. Call Michelle at 458-4665.

Primm valley lions club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday each month at the Hot Rod Grill, 1231 American Pacific Drive in Henderson. Men and women visitors and prospective members are invited and always welcome. Call 565-6664.

The las vegas executives lions club meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Rae's Restaurant, 2531 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson. Call 614-8144 or 622-4760.

The independent order of odd fellows meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month (except July and August) at 109 9th Street. 340-6939.

Crystal springs neighborhood watch meets monthly at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Every other month there is a 2 p.m. Saturday meeting. Learn about crime prevention and other community living issues. Call for meeting information, 914-9118 or visit www.crystalspringsneighborhood.org.

gold prospecting club meets from 7-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Further your knowledge in gold prospecting, attend outings. 642-8972, www.lvgpaa.org.

equal rights for fathers, meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 23A N. Mojave Road. For fathers having problems with child support, custody, parenting time, missing children, URESA action, paternity or visitation enforcement. Private meetings are also available. This group is connected with similar organizations around the country, referrals are available if your case is in another state. 387-6266.

TEEN BIBLE STUDY and social events club meets from 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 131 N. 9th St. Call 384-1223.

B.U.S.E., (Business Professionals, Up-and-Comers, Socialites and Entrepreneurs), holds mixers at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the Stirling Club inside Turnberry Place, 2827 Paradise Road. Visit www.buseclub.com or www.MBBLV.com.

mothers of preschoolers (MOPS), meets at 9:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Green Valley Baptist Church, 270 N. Valle Verde Drive, Henderson. Are you expecting a child or the mother of one aged 5 or younger? Meet other moms, enjoy delicious food, hear guest speakers, have fun. Childcare provided. Call 434-1906.

MOMMY & ME EAST, a support group for at-home and part-time moms, will be holding a new member open house at 11 a.m. the third Tuesday each month in the food court of the Galleria Mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. Call 391-6667, or visit www.mommynme.org.

MOMS CLUB OF NORTH LAS VEGAS meets at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Aliante Library, 2400 Deer Springs Way. All North Las Vegas stay-at-home moms and their children are welcome. Fun activities are planned. Lisa 648-5427, e-mail northlasvegasmomsclub@yahoo.org.

LE TIp henderson meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays for a business networking group. Call Melissa Meers, 235-7084 for location and categories.

Southern Hills republican women meets at 11:30 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Viaggio's Restaurant, 11261 S. Eastern Ave. For information, call Sheri McKay, 614-0127.

The model t ford club of America meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Cartania, Inc., 2673 Western Ave. Call Jerry Tabor, 580-0301.

Henderson Rotary CLub meets every Tuesday at the Fiesta, 777 West Lake Mead Drive. Rotarians conduct a large number of local and international service projects. The Henderson Rotary Club has special focus on programs that help the youth of the community. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call 361-2666.

CityCare Business Network Pacesetter Chapter meets Tuesdays at 12 p.m. in Green Valley. For more information, call 434-8800.

Valleywide Business Networkers, meet at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at Sean Patrick's Irish Pub, 8255 W. Flamingo Road. For more information, call 227-6844.

RPEN, Retired Public Employees of Nevada, Las Vegas Division, meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Hall, 733 Veterans Memorial Drive. The public is invited. For more information, call 256-9764.

Women In Business, a networking group in Henderson, meets at 7 a.m. every Tuesday at Mimi's Cafe, 596 N. Stephanie St. Visitors are always welcome. 614-7800.

Around the Bend Friends, creating diverse and fun activities for those over 50 including hiking, camping, plays, picnics, nature walks, dining out, travel and more, meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road. For more information, call 629-2670 or visit www.lvrj.com/communitylinks/clubs.html.

Earth, Wind & Fire Toastmasters meets from 12 until 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month on the UNLV campus, 944 E. Harmon Road. The club teaches and learns humorous, inspirational and informative public speaking on earthly topics. For more information, call 453-8112.

Great Books Reading and Discussion Group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. For more information, call 454-1941.

Contemporary Fiction Book Discussion Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. For more information, call 507-3427. This group does not meet in the summer.

Kiwanis Club of Henderson meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at IHOP, 1230 W. Warm Springs Road. Call Marlene, 269-1304.

WEDNESDAY

NORTH LAS VEGAS LADIES GOLF CLUB plays every Wednesday at the North Las Vegas course, 324 E. Brooks Ave. Ladies of every golf level are welcome. Lee 646-7180 or Kathy 256-5375.

Los Vaqueros Las Vegas meets at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Platinum Hotel, 211 E. Flamingo Road, 17th floor. This group consists of professional men of diverse backgrounds who assist children within the community, while creating fellowship. $60 per person. Reservations, 243-3429. www.losvaqueroslv.org.

SPOTLIGHT SENIOR SERVICES hosts a networking forum for professionals, companies and organizations that provice services to seniors. The free breakfasts and luncheons bring awareness of available services and take place the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at different locations. Pablo, 767-0869.

WOMEN AND NETWORK meets for business referral luncheons at 11:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at six locations: I-HOP restaurants, 9480 W. Sahara Ave., 5970 Centennial Center Blvd., 6870 W. Cheyenne Ave., 2450 Pebble Road, Henderson, 1230 W. Warm Springs Road, 5170 S. Fort Apache Road. Visitors welcome. Expand your business through referrals. For more information call 644-7465, www.womenandnetwork.com, enetwithwomen@aol.com.

mensa, group for the highly intelligent, meets for a no-host chat every Wednesday at Putters, 3300 W. Tropicana Ave.

las vegas ski and sports club, holds general membership meetings the third Wednesday of each month, social hour at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m., at the Stake Out, 4800 S. Maryland Parkway. TGIF socials the second and fourth Friday of each month. Trip presentations, speakers. Hot line, 458-0469.

AFSCME public employee retirees from all states other than Nevada meet at 1 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month from from September through June at 2475 Chandler Ave., Suite 4. No dues are charged. Lunch is provided. RSVP to 645-9846 or 363-6406.

e-NETWORK WITH WOMEN, a women's round table networking organization, meets for a business referral luncheon at 11:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at IHOP, 2450 E. Pebble Road, 644-7465. Visitors are welcome. For information about the organization, call 644-7465 or e-mail enetwithwomen@aol.com.

GREEN VALLEY/HENDERSON SINGLES social network, hosts monthly mixers on Wednesdays for all Las Vegas singles at various restaurants. Live music, dancing. 233-3369 or greenvalleysingles@webtv.net.

gold searchers of southern nevada meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday each month at American Legion Hall, 425 Van Wagonnen St., Henderson. Increase knowledge in searching and processing gold. Demonstrations in panning at schools and science fairs. 393-4653.

Nevada Watercolor Society, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month from September through May. The public is invited. For information, call 393-6192.

seniors united, meets at noon the second Wednesday of each month at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The group is a non-partisan, non-profit, all volunteer group, all are invited to attend. 641-8283.

clipped wings, Las Vegas chapter, meets the third Wednesday each month at different locations around the valley. All retired and active United Airline flight attendants are invited. Call Jackie 294-8400, or Sharron 617-1167.

Downtown chess club invites adult chess players of all levels to compete from 5:30-9:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road. A $2 annual membership is required. Bring your own chess board and clock, computer chess also available. Call 229-6307.

SONS OF NORWAY DESERT TROLL LODGE meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month (except July and August), at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. 270-3493.

LAS VEGAS CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December) at the Old Las Vegas Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. This is a group interested in the Civil War which meets, discusses and debates subjects of that era. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 858-9963.

The American Society of Safety Engineers Southern Nevada Chapter holds meetings from 7 to 9 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Main Street Hotel, 12 Ogden Street, in the Pullman Room. Meetings are free for members, guests and persons interested in safety. For more information and to RSVP, call Rod Weber at 734-5334 or e-mail him at rweber@kitchell.com.

Southern Nevada Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the Desert Inn Animal Hospital, 3065 E. Desert Inn. The purpose of the club is to educate and socialize with others who love this breed. For more information, call 873-6325 or visit www.snckcsc.org.

Sierra Club, Southern Nevada Group holds meetings at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Nevada Power, 6226 W. Sahara in the Wenger Room. Presentation topics in the outdoors, nature and the environment. For more information, call 648-2983 or 873-7117.

Monthly diabetes education classes are being held at Sunrise Hospital, 3186 Maryland Parkway from 6-8 p.m. Patients are encouraged to attend all three nights of the free series and are welcome to bring a guest. For a schedule of classes and to register for any of the sessions, call the Sunrise Hospital Call Center at (877) 427-8674.

ROWC, Retired Officers' Wives Club monthly luncheon meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am for social hour and 12 p.m. for the luncheon and program. For location and to make reservations, call 459-3433.

Guitar Society of Las Vegas meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month except December in the Jewel Box Theater at the Flamingo Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The group is dedicated to the study and enjoyment of the guitar and its music. It is not necessary to be a guitar player or musician to belong, meetings are open to the public. All ages and musical styles are represented, membership includes a quarterly newsletter, discounts to concerts, group study, public performance opportunities. Visit www.gslv.org for more information.

Mystery Reading Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St. For more information, call 434-1533.

SunStrider Walking Club breakfast meeting is held at 9 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month in the food court of the Galleria at Sunset mall. Join the club for a walk inside the mall at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 434-0202.

Las Vegas Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Nevada Garden Club Center, 3333 W. Washington Ave. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 360-3646.

Henderson Civitan Club holds a monthly luncheon meeting on the second Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m., focusing on hands-on service projects, at the Wildhorse Country Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road. For more information, call Mark Eisinger at 524-4636.

Nevada Watercolor Society meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month. The public is invited. For information, call 393-6192.

Book Lovers Bistro, a reading group, meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. For more information, call 507-4011.

Augustus Society, a group of Italian American professionals, holds meetings on the fourth Wednesday of the month at different locations around the valley. For more information, contact Dr. Peter Paciolla at 656-7449.

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