ACTIVITIES GUIDE

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WEDNESDAY

NORTH LAS VEGAS LADIES GOLF CLUB plays every Wednesday at North Las Vegas Golf Club, 324 E. Brooks Ave. All skill levels welcome. Lee, 646-7180.

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.

Social Security full-service office offers meeting from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. Call 267-4150.

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.

THURSDAY

30 sOMETHINGS TO "PRIMETIMERZ" SOCIAL CLUB now forming, meets at 8 p.m. every Thursday. Must be single, widowed or divorced. Locations vary. Rufina 465-6112, Don 656-0511.

SOUTH VALLEY ROSE SOCIETY meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday each month from September through May in the Cooperative Extension building, 8050 S. Maryland Parkway. For program information, call Barbara, 260-0122.

NORTH LAS VEGAS HARVEST MARKET, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Thursday at the City of North Las Vegas City Hall campus, 2200 Civic Center, Drive, North Las Vegas. 858-0333.

las vegas corvettes association meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at The Terraces behind the 19th Hole, 1361 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson. All Corvette owners are welcome to participate in driving events, community service and social gatherings. 253-1777, www.vegasvettes.com.

las vegas songwriters association meets at 6:45 p.m. every Thursday at Cabana Mobile Park clubhouse, 5303 E. Twain Ave. 223-7255, www.lasvegassongwriters.com.

TelecomPioneers of America meets the second Thursday of each month at different locations around the valley. Retired employees of SBC, AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Western Electric and former Bell System Companies are invited. Call 645-4236 for reservations.

RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, Sagebrush Chapter 99 invites all members of RPEN and any other retired public employees to our meeting from noon to 2 p.m. the third Thursday of January, March, May, September and November at Marie Callender's, 4800 S. Eastern Ave. Luncheon meeting, $7. Reservations by the 15th. Gena, 656-2091, or e-mail gna0244@earthlink.net.

NEVADA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER presents a Business Start-Up Orientation every Thursday at the UNLV Paradise Campus, 851 E. Tropicana Ave. The sessions are conducted by NSBDC business advisors and are open to the public at no charge. Pre-registration required. 895-4270, www.nsbdc.org/education/calendar.

Women of the word meets at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. each Thursday at Mountain View Assembly, 3900 E. Bonanza Road. The group studies various books of the bible in a round table discussion format. Meet friendly ladies, receive encouragement and prayer while enjoying light refreshments and study of the bible. Childcare provided. Call Leslie, 452-8400.

active republican women of las vegas meet from 6:30-8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at different locations. Candidates and officials attend as guest speakers addressing legislative issues, grassroots, community programs. Cost is $20 with RSVP, $25 at the door. Call 362-8050 for meeting location and membership information.

rotary CLUB OF GREEN VALLEY meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 Warm Springs Road. Jim, 458-7493.

green valley networking Group meets for breakfast the first and third Thursday of each month. For locations and time, call Nikki Lundberg, 236-1975.

saint andrew's society of southern nevada holds their meetings for everyone Scottish or with a love of Scotland, at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday each month at First Christian Church, 101 S. Rancho Drive. 223-8040.

the republican women of henderson meet from 5:30-7:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at Half Shell Restaurant, 30 E. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson. Men are always welcome. $18 with RSVP, $20 at the door. $30 annual dues. Terri, 813-8356 or terridunn@tricrown.com.

unit 40 auxiliary american legion meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 425 E. Van Wagenen St., Henderson. Call Sybil McCown, 568-5919.

soiree Singles (60+) meets from 4-6:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at Elephant Bar, 2270 Village Walk Drive, Henderson. Activities include picnics, dinners, dancing parties, movies, bowling, walking and jogging. Call 796-1953 for information.

CityCare Business Network Pacesetter Chapter meets Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. in Green Valley. For more information, call 434-8800.

The New City Theatre has free acting classes at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2900 E. Patrick Lane. To become a member you must audition first. To register of for more information, call 795-0487 or visit www.newcitytheatre.com

HypnoBirthing Las Vegas, offering free expectant parent seminars at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at Babies R Us, 2150 N. Rainbow Blvd. Learn how hypnosis and deep relaxation can reduce and even eliminate pain during childbirth. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 385-3331 or visit www.HynoBirthingLasVegas.com.

The Women's Democratic Club of Clark County, meets from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at Lawry's Restaurant, Flamingo and Howard Hughes Parkway. Lunch for members is $20; for non-members and guests $25; membership dues are $30 per year. Reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, call Susan Ford at 510-2077 or visit www.nvdems.com.

BNI, is forming two new chapters that meet from 7 to 8:30 a.m. every Thursday at Legacy Gold Club, 130 Par Excellence Drive in Henderson. For more information, call Steve Goldstein at 837-1127.

Southern Nevada Rock Art Association, a group concerned about American Indian rock art, meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North, to view slides and discuss conservation and protection of petroglyphs in the Las Vegas area and elsewhere. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, call 897-7878.

Knights of Pythias Clark County Lodge #96 meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at 1322 Wyoming St., in Boulder City. For more information, call 458-8588.

Vegas Viking Lodge #6-152 of the Sons of Norway meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Any person interested in Norway and Norwegians is cordially invited to attend. For more information, call 227-9842.

Nevada Striper Fishing Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month in the meeting room at Lake Mead Lounge and Casino. Topics include monthly tournaments on the following weekend and accepting new memberships. Raffles and occasional guest speakers. Call club president Don Riebe, 232-9233 or club secretary/treasurer Karen Giordano, 558-9657.

Ground Floor, a young adult ministry for singles ages 18-28, gives the opportunity to explore Christianity and meet peers with similar interests on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Central Christian Church, 1001 New Beginnings Drive. For more information, call Billy Combs at 735-4004, ext. 310.

Green Valley Quilters meets at 1 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. For more information call Judy, 565-5513.

Mothers of Multiples meets at 7 p.m. at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Call 225-2091 or visit the Web site at www.nevada.edu/~jfm/motc/ for location information.

10-13 Club of Southern Nevada, for retired and active police officers from New York, meets at 7 p.m. at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. For more information call 436-4862.

Desert Newcomers, a social organization for women new to the Las Vegas/Henderson Valley, meets on the last Thursday of the month at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, at 10 a.m. The women also have a luncheon on the third Wednesday of every month. For more information, call Sue Milliken, 565-4614, or visit www.desertnewcomersclub.org.

FRIDAY

NORTH LAS VEGAS HARVEST MARKET, 4-9 p.m. every Friday at Nature Discovery Park, Aliante Master Planned Community, 2627 Nature Park Drive, North Las Vegas. 858-0333.

SOUTHERN NEVADA ALE FERMENTERS UNION meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Freakin Frog, 4700 S. Maryland Parkway. Are you currently a brewer or interested in learning how? Come share a pint with SNAFU and learn about everything related to brewing in a casual atmosphere. If you are already a seasoned brewer, come share your brewing wisdom with us! 622-6902, www.nevadabrew.com.

KIWI CLUB, a group of retired and active American Airlines and TWA flight attendants, meets for lunch the third Friday of each month at various locations around the valley. 838-7224.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets at 6 p.m. every Friday at Mountain View Assembly, 3900 E. Bonanza Road. this 12 step biblically-based program is designed to help overcome addictions, and compulsive/dysfunctional behaviors. Meeting includes family barbecue, discussion of group materials and coffee hang-out. Childcare provided. Call Victor, 452-8400.

AARP CHAPTER 1189 meets at 11 a.m. the first Friday of each month at Royal Oaks Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 5300 E. Desert Inn Road. Speakers. 451-7043.

The Country Fresh Farmers Market is held from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. every Thursday in front of City Hall at the Events Center on Water Street in Henderson. The market hosts dozen of vendors including fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade Indian and designer porcelain dolls, exotic Hawaiian flowers, honey, hand popped kettle corn, arts and crafts, hand painted art, salsa and more. For more information or to participate as a vendor, contact Dave Star at 579-9661.

Southern Nevada Stamp Club meets on the first and third Fridays of the month at 7 p.m. at Atria Assisted Living, 3185 E. Flamingo Road. There will be no meetings in December. For more information, call Len Ettinger at 839-1694 or e-mail mintstamp@aol.com.

SATURDAY

las vegas iowa club meets to watch University of Iowa Hawkeye games at Jillian's, 450 Fremont St. No dues, no need to be an alumni, just a fan! E-mail Kristy at vegashawkeye@cox.net.

NEVADA WILDERNESS PROJECT takes monthly hikes in wild areas in Southern Nevada. To sign up for an event, call Nick, 369-1871 or e-mail nickdobric@wildnevada.org.

CHINA-BURMA-INDIA WWII VETERANS meet at noon the fourth Saturday of each month at Timbers Restaurant, 8540 S. Maryland Parkway. Arlene, 363-3400.

electric vehicle association meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of each month at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Free information on electric vehicles, anyone invited to attend. Bill, 636-0304.

ikenobo ikebana society, Nevada chapter, holds workshops various Saturdays June through September. Fresh flowers are used. Call for time, date and location, 655-2447.

daughters of the american revolution, Old Spanish Trail Chapter, meets at 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday each month at Rae's Restaurant, 2531 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson. Carolyn, 407-0208, carolws@cox.net.

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY meets at 11 a.m. the first Saturday each month, September through June, at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Open to all local graduate and undergraduate members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Visiting members welcome. Barbara, 263-9718; or Jacqueline, 254-7501.

BHAKTI YOGA, discourse on Bhagavad Gita, Bhajan. Vegetarian snacks. Free program. 4:30 p.m. the second and third Saturday of each month. 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, main conference room, Henderson. 440-4998.

Blue star mothers of southern nevada meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at Opulence Condominiums clubhouse, 5415 W. Harmon Ave. This group is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization devoted to supporting and serving past and present U.S. military personnel. Sue 510-7788, e-mail bsmsnv@yahoo.com or visit www.xadar.com/bsmsnv.

adventurers unlimited, for 50+ married or single people looking to be active. Hiking, camping, river rafting, sky diving, hot air balloon rides, etc. Meets several times monthly at various locations. Call 650-2896 or visit lvadventurers@aol.com.

military order of the purple heart, chapter 730, meets at 9 a.m. the last Saturday of each month at Henderson Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. National chartered veterans organization offering assistance and fellowship to Purple Heart recipients. Art 873-8392, or Harry 914-3767.

old spanish trail chapter n.s.d.a.r. meets at 10:30 a.m. the second Saturday each month at the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona Street, Boulder City. 242-2112.

CHESS CLUB, the North Las Vegas Library District is starting a chess club for local students in second grade or above. Basics of the game will be taught in a friendly chess competition to build player skill and appreciation for the game. 10:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month if there is enough interest. Call Forrest, 633-1070.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS is seeking a coordinator to start a Clark County chapter for residents of Las Vegas, Henderson and Summerlin. This is a volunteer position. Dave, 436-5204.

The league of women voters of las vegas valley meets on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Las Vegas Social Club adjacent to Main Street Station. Reservations are required. Call 464-7887 or e-mail lwv@lwvlasvegasvalley.org.

Southern Nevada HanDweavers and Spinners, or Fiber Arts Guild, meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month September through June for fiber related workshops and/or demonstrations at the Blind Center, 1001 N. Bruce St. 642-3412.

desert sculptors, a non-profit organization, meets every second Saturday of the month for a potluck luncheon at local sculptor's studios. Meet other sculptors, discuss artwork, learn techniques, see demonstrations, travel on artists field trips, compare suppliers and share artistic assistance. All artists, or people with an appreciation for art, can join. Call 878-1348 for time and location.

Sons of the American Revolution, Signers Chapter, meets for breakfast on the first Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. at Denny's, 3081 S. Maryland Parkway. For more information, call 798-1856.

Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society (CCNGS) holds monthly meetings from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of each month in the conference room at Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Meetings are open to the public interested in doing family history research. For more information, call 225-5838, e-mail to ccngs@cox.net, or visit the web site at www.lvrj.com/communitylink/ccngs.

Women's Aglow Henderson community Lighthouse meets from 9-11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month at Desert Willow Community Center. For more information, call 568-6646.

SUNDAY

HUMANIST ASSOCIATION OF LAS VEGAS AND SOUTHERN NEVADA meets at 2 p.m. the third Sunday of each month at Las Vegas Library, program room, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. A group for ethical agnostics and atheists. 258-1587.

jewish war veterans of the USA, Post 711, meets at 9 a.m. the third Sunday of each month at the Jewish Federation Building, 2317 Renaissance Drive. Sherman, 898-6548.

lake mead boat owners association meets at 10 a.m. the third Sunday of each month at the Lake Mead Boating Center, next to Boulder Beach ranger station. This group was established to protect and preserve boating enjoyment on Lake Mead and to pursue activities that benefit the safety and welfare of boaters. Call 373-4406 or visit www.lmboa.org.

neighborhood friends meet for a family potluck dinner group at 5 p.m. the first Sunday of each month; a Bunco group is forming, it will meet at 6 p.m. the second Sunday of each month, this is a fun, easy game to understand. Potluck tea, the third Sunday of each month. Group meets at a private home near Hollywood Boulevard and Lake Mead Drive. Call for location. Suzanne, 431-4553.

Las Vegas avicultural society meets at 1:30 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at the Elks Lodge, 2939 Van Der Meer St. Guest speakers, raffles, refreshments, bring your bird. Call 396-7738, 256-4905.

Not Just Antiques Mart offers free appraisal day on the first Sunday of each month and Free Barbie Doll appraisal and free coin and currency appraisals on the second Sunday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. at 1422 Western Ave. in the Arts District. For more information, call 384-4922.

Desert Willow Literary Guild of Sun City MacDonald Ranch hosts an author at 2 p.m. every second Sunday of the month at the Community Center, 2020 Horizon Ridge Parkway. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call Emilie Karczewski at 616-9703.

Clark County Green Party meets at noon on the third Sunday of the month at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Meetings are open to the public.

POINT, Pursuing Our Italian Names Together, Southern Nevada Chapter 11, meets at 4:30 p.m. various Sundays at Carluccio's Tivoli Gardens, 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. Anyone who is interested in their Italian family history or heritage is encouraged to join. For meeting dates or more information, call 257-6628 or visit www.point-pointers.net.

MONDAY

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.