Club news

The Norman Transcript

January 10, 2008 12:24 am

— Delta Kappa
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Delta Kappa Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha will meet 7 p.m. today at the Chamber of Commerce.
Delta Kappa meets on the first and third Monday of the month. For more information on becoming a member or forming a chapter, contact Vivian Gibson at 364-0484.

Eta Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma
The Eta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma will meet 6 p.m. Tuesday at Eisenhower Elementary, 1415 Fairlawn Dr. Deputy Kim Lopez with the Cleveland County Sheriff's department will present a program on personal safety and identity theft. Dinner of soup and dessert will be served with donations for the soup going to the chapter scholarship fund. For more information contact Lorraine Provine at lorraineprovine@cox.net or Ann Goff at 364-4429.

Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society
The Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society's annual membership drive is 7:30 p.m. Saturday at UCO. Over $2000 in prizes will be awarded.
COMAS is an organization dedicated to educating and helping fellow reef and marine fish enthusiasts across the state. Annual membership is $25. You do not have to be a member to attend COMAS meetings or to use the forum. For more information go to www.mycomas.com .
Members have access to a saltwater reference library, with options for discounts at local stores or coral fragment swapping programs.

Cleveland County Genealogical Society
The Cleveland County Genealogical Society will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the CSBI classroom at 12th Avenue NE and E. Main Street, in Norman. Guest speaker will be Dr. Charles Anderson who will discuss his experience in learning about the history of his house on Chautauqua Avenue. Use the south entrance from parking lot Number 4. Visitors are welcome.

Norman Women's Connection
All area women are invited to join Norman Women's Connection for a luncheon noon Jan. 15 at 809 Wall St.
The theme for this luncheon is "Wellness '08." Virginia Geurkink, a certified personal trainer, will focus on "wellness for the body" by giving tips for getting in shape this year. Billie Segler will provide insight about "wellness for the soul and spirit." She will share how she learned to find joy in the midst of sadness and tragedy.
Cost of the program is $7.50 inclusive. Reservations are required, and may be made by calling Janet at 364-6445, or Gwen at 364-4034, or by e-mail to normanwomenconnection@yahoo.com. Make or cancel reservations no later than Sunday.

Norman AARP Chapter 1064
Norman AARP Chapter 1064 will meet 10 a.m. Saturday at the Senior Center, 329 S. Peters Ave. Ann Hastings will perform her Country Comedy Act, and everyone is welcome to attend.

DAR
The Norman Black Beaver chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John's Episcopal Church, 235 W. Duffy St. Diane Miller will present the program on "Quilts of Valor for Troops Overseas."
For more information, call Velma Appl at 321-4182.

Teddy Bears Collectors Club
The Teddy Bears Collectors Club of Norman and Oklahoma City Metro area will meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Golden Corral, 123 N. Interstate Dr.
Rita Broyles will present the program with the theme: Polar Bears.
For more information, call 321-4182 or 329-0767.

Norman Silver Spur Square Dance Club
The Norman Silver Spur Square Dance Club is offering free square dance lessons in 2008 at 3 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 12, 19 and 26 at the Irving Recreation Center, 125 Vicksburg Ave. (off Alameda Street). Food and lessons are complimentary. For more information call Bob Thomas, caller, at 624-1832 or Morris and Janice Walker at 321-6752.

Hi-Noon Business and Professional Women
The Norman Hi-Noon Business and Professional Women meet noon the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 300 W. Comanche St., second floor.
Speaker Wednesday will be the county officers for the Cleveland County 4-H program. They will speak to the group about their experiences in and the benefits of that organization.
The club meets to provide networking opportunities and to share ideas, concerns and solutions on a variety of professional and personal topics. For more information, call Denise Heavner at 366-0299.

Norman Parents Helping Parents
Norman Parents Helping Parents (www.parentshelpingparents.info) is spearheading a six part series devoted to educating parents and the community about the issues surrounding adolescent alcohol/drug abuse. The upcoming session (fourth in the series) focuses on what to do when you see signs of trouble. Panelists include John Bureman from NAIC/Center for Oklahoma Alcohol and Drug Services, Linda Stokes from the Parent as Coach Program and Deborah Friant from the Youthful Drunk Driving Program. The information presented at these meetings is beneficial to parents, community leaders, and all who care about our teens and young adults.
The session is 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the Norman Public Schools Administration's Curriculum Building at 131 S. Flood Ave. Call 278-1221 or e-mail PHPnorman1@yahoo.com for more information.

Norman Area
Iris Society
The Norman Area Iris Society meets 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Reaves Center in Reaves Park. Anyone interested in iris cultivation or gardening may attend.

Norman Cross Timbers Rotary Club
Norman Cross Timbers Rotary Club meets 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Holiday Inn in Norman. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Barb Burcham, membership chair at 364-7579 or e-mail barb@ad-specialties.com.

NAMI
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Cleveland County will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Edsel Ford House, 107 State Drive (just off Main Street on the grounds of Griffin Memorial Hospital). All meetings are free and no reservation is required.
Educational Guest speaker will be Susan Esley, C-RSS, co-occurring recovery coordinator of the Office of Consumer Affairs at ODMHSAS on "Double Trouble in Recovery."
NAMI offers on going support groups the first Tuesday of each month and educational meetings every third Tuesday of each month.
For more information contact Terri Horton 701-2078 or visit www.namiclevelandcounty.org.

Norman Kiwanis Club
The Norman Kiwanis Club meets 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays with a luncheon, club news and a speaker in the activity room of the First Christian Church, 220 S. Webster Ave.
For more information, call program chairman John Farris at 364-3300.

Norman Lions Club
The Lions Club meets noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, 555 S University Blvd. Lunch is catered by Wholly Moses of Norman. Guests are welcome.
For more information, call Mike Girlinghouse at 321-1584.

Taize Style Service
Taize Style Service meets 7-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month in the Sanctuary of McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church and will focus on year-round worship with seasonal emphases and expanded visual centered around the Altar.

Distinguished
Toastmasters
The Distinguished Toastmasters Club meets 8-9 a.m. Tuesday at the Norman Chamber of Commerce, 115 E Gray St. For more information, call Matt Branstetter at 872-1160.

Norman Campus
Bridge Club
Norman Campus Bridge Club will offer free bridge lessons 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Oklahoma Memorial Union, 900 Asp Ave. All ages are welcome and no prior experience is required or assumed. For more information or to make reservations, call Eric at 406-2818 or e-mail bridgenorman@gmail.com.

Partners of Hope
A group providing support for parents and caregivers of children with emotional and behavioral health disorders meets 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month at Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center's Child and Family Services, 1120 E. Main St. Children and adolescents may attend with adults. Activities are planned. For more information or to register, call 573-3812.

Norman Stamp Club
The Norman Stamp Club meets 7 p.m., the first Wednesday of the month at St. John's Episcopal Church, 235 W. Duffy St.

Citizens Humane Commission
Volunteers interested in animal welfare meet 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday at the Women's Resource Center, 501 E. Alameda St. For more information, write to CHC, Inc., P.O. Box 2733, Norman 73070.

CEA-HOW
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-HOW will meet 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Seeker Church, 622 N. Berry Road.

OU Water Aerobics
OU water aerobics fall classes are 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 6:05-7:05 p.m. Monday through Thursday, at the corner of Asp Avenue and Timberdell Street.
For more information, call 325-4837.

Sooner Dialysis
Kidney patients meet 2:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss treatment options at 1561 N. Porter Ave. For more information, call 329-3830.

Sooner Toastmasters
Sooner Toastmasters meet 7 p.m. Thursday at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church, Room 401, 419 S. University Blvd. For more information, visit sooner.freetoasthost.org or call 329-0607.

TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) support group for weight concerns and nutritional and exercise information meets 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 1120 E. Main St., Leland Wolf Building, E 105.

Sooner Rotary
Sooner Rotary meets 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Golden Corral Family Steakhouse, 123 N. Interstate Drive.

Norman Rotary Club
The Norman Rotary Club meets noon Thursdays at First Christian Church of Norman.

T.I.P.S.
The club meets 7-8 a.m. Thursday at Marie Callender's on Ed Noble Parkway. Breakfast meetings include discussion of business tips, contacts, referrals and community events. For more information, call Kelly Jepson at 364-7446 or Bob Gowens at 329-1178.

Buckaroo Square Dance Club
Norman Buckaroo Square Dance Club meets 7 to 9:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at Whittier Recreation Center, 2000 W. Brooks St. All square dancers are welcome. For more information, call Jim and Twyla Woolsey at 691-1251 or Ted and Carolyn Thompson at 321-2134.

Asian-American Christian Speakers
The Asian-American Christian Speakers meet 10 a.m. second and fourth Saturday at Southern Oklahoma Chinese Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 625 East Frank St. For information, visit www.aacs.freetoasthost.org or call 364-3687.

Norman Newcomers
Norman Newcomers will meet 10 a.m. Jan. 14 at First Christian Church, 220 S Webster Ave. for a game day of bridge, mah jongg and Bunco and a luncheon, catered by Fancy That, after a short general meeting
Call Janice Hanna at 329-6479 to sign up for the games.

Calm Waters
Calm Waters' free grief and divorce support group sessions begin in January at the Center and in schools. The sessions are for children and families whose lives have been affected by death or divorce. For more information call Lisa Kibblewhite, director of Development or Suzie Price, program director, at 841-4800.
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