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Centennial

Political

The "Noon Hour," a weekly event that allows the residents of Centennial to connect and communicate with Mayor Cathy Noon is every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center building located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road.

Professional

American Association of University Women, Littleton-Englewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings are usually Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Linda Shell at 303-796-7702.

Services

Homecoming Inc. offers caregivers of low-income seniors who are frail, disabled or unable to live alone without care in Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson and Denver counties respite care. Assistance includes personal care and homemaking. Call Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson or Trini Martinez at 303-526-2318 for an application and information.

Social

Centennial Rotary Club meets Tuesday from 7:10-8:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites, 10250 E Costilla Ave., Centennial. Guests are welcome. For more information call Mary Alice Jackson at 303-400-3641 or visit www.bestrotary.com

Daughters of the American Revolution, Columbine Chapter meets second Saturdays, September through May at South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, 6840 S. University Blvd., Centennial. All women 18 and older who can show they are descended from a patriot who served or contributed to the American cause during the Revolution can join. Call Merry at 303-995-0610.

Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. Nationally and locally, members contribute significantly to the good of their community and to the support of a retirement home established by DBE. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.

Newcomers Club of Centennial, for people new to the area, meets regularly for parties, classes, movies, lunches, coffees and more. E-mail newcomersdenver@msn.com.

Original Ports of Call Singles Club for ages 55 and older is a great way to meet new friends and get out among others in your situation! We call our selves a" Circle of Friends. We have a variety of interests, cards, theater, tours, dinners, lunches, golf , bowling and dances etc. It meets every second Monday at Sr. Ric on Miss. from 4-6 p.m. in Aurora. Call JoAnn at 303-751-5195 or just come. It meets every fourth Tuesday at Chads South of Sixth Avenue in Lakewood form 4-6 p.m. Call Mary Riney at 303-985-8937. The third Wednesday at the Three Margaritas at 5130 S Wadsworth Blvd from 5-7 p.m. Call Jean Fox 303-730-2804.

South Suburban Chapter of AARP No. 3838 meets from 1-3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at St. Thomas More Center, 8035 S. Quebec St., Centennial. Meetings include programs, refreshments and social time. On the second and fourth Wednesdays, members meet to play bridge or pinochle. Bridge requires reservations. Pinochle is drop-in. The group has a bus going to Black Hawk once a month and also a monthly luncheon at a nearby restaurant. Anyone older than 50 can participate as a guest a time or two, then join. Local chapter dues are $5 per year. Call Lee Smith at 303-771-3763.

Queens of Spades Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. the first Friday of the month at various locations in Centennial and Littleton. Call Lynn at 303-347-1765.

Support

Adult Children of Alcoholics/Al-Anon, for those who love someone with a drinking problem, meets Mondays from 5-6 p.m. at Lord of the Hills Church, 21755 E. Smoky Hill Road, Centennial.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers’ Support Group meets one mile north of Park Meadows in Centennial, on the first Thursday evening of each month from 7-9 p.m. Support, discussion, and care giving strategies and resources are shared in a confidential setting by family members and friends of those having Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The group meets at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 8545 E. Dry Creek Road, one block west of Yosemite/Dry Creek intersection. Contact Sue at 720-201-9358 or Deb at 303-549-1886 for more information.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous HOW, a 12 step recovery program offering a structured approach for anyone who wants to stop eating compulsively, meets 5:30 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Our Father Lutheran Church, 6335 South Holly Street, Centennial. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. For information, call Dawn at 303-346-6355 or visit www.ceahow.org. It also meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15625 E. Iliff, Aurora.

Englewood

Professional

American Association of University Women, Littleton-Englewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further the goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings usually are Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Linda Shell at 303-796-7702.

Denver Investor Club meets the first Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m. at the IHOP on Clinton Street in Englewood. Call Gail Segreto at 303-810-9015 or e-mail gailsegreto@starband.net. This is a nonprofit educational club.

Englewood Chapter of the Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) needs men and women between the ages of 21 and 40 to help re-establish the chapter. Jaycees work to help chapter members grow professionally and to help serve the community through hands-on projects. To become involved, call 303-914-0180 or visit www.coloradojaycees.org.

LeTip International, local chapter, is a professional referral organization that meets at Maggiano’s at the Denver Tech Center, 7401 S. Clinton St., in Englewood. A Highlands Ranch chapter meets at LePeep’s, 7156 E. County Line Road. Call 303-789-7898 or visit www.letip.com.

National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1089, invites all current and retired federal employees to membership meetings from 1:30-3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln, Englewood.

Recreation

Cherry Creek Anglers meets at 7 p.m. every second Thursday in the Lodge Meeting Room at Gander Mountain Sports, 14000 E. Jewell Ave. Call Dennis at 303-841-3612.

Kilowatt Eights is for people interested in square dancing. Dances are the first, third and fifth Friday each month at Malley Senior Center in Englewood. Call Ron at 303-759-4862.

Mountaineers Square Dance Club meets the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month at the Valley View Church of God, 4390 S. Lowell Blvd., Englewood, to square dance. Dances start at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and watch. This is a healthy activity for all. Call 798-4472.

POEtry Night honors the great Edgar Allan Poe by reading poetry at The Attic Bookstore, 200 W. Hampden Ave., near Hampden and Bannock in Englewood. Take originals or an old favorite to read to others. Readings will be limited to five minutes. Sign up begins at 7 p.m. Readings begin at 7:30 p.m. All styles of poetry are welcome. Call 303-777-5352.

Services

Homecoming Inc. offers caregivers of low-income seniors who are frail, disabled or unable to live alone without care in Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson and Denver counties respite care. Assistance includes personal care and homemaking. Call Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson or Trini Martinez at 303-526-2318 for an application and information.

Social

Daughters of the American Revolution, Columbine Chapter meets at 1 p.m. every second Saturday at Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Unita St., Englewood. Call Michelle Brown at 303-979-7550.

Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the U.S. who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311, or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.

Embroiderers Guild of America Colorado Chapter meets at Bethany Lutheran Church at Hampden Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in Englewood the fourth Tuesday each month from 9:30 a.m. to noon, excluding December and July. Meetings include needlework projects, needle art education, lectures and workshops of all levels. Guests are invited. Call Marnie Ritter at 303-791-9334.

Englewood Lions Club meets Wednesdays at noon for lunch at the Englewood Golf Course. Visitors are welcome. Lions provide free eyeglasses to children through the public schools and support the community with gifts and services. Call 303-762-2314 or visit www.englewoodlions.org.

Englewood Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at Embassy Suites Hotel, 7525 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Call Dave Simon at 720-489-7400.

Friendships Are Golden, a Precious Moments collectors club, meets the fourth Thursday each month at Castlewood Library in Englewood. Dinner provided by club members at 6 p.m., meeting from 7-9 p.m. Give back to the community by doing local charity work. Talk and share stories about Precious Moments. Call Leota Stoutenger, club president, at 303-791-9283.

Grace Chapel Mothers of Preschoolers meets second and fourth Wednesdays from 9-11:30 a.m. at Grace Chapel, I-25 and County Line Road, Englewood. Call Karleen Wagner at 303-799-4900 or visit www.gracechapel.org.

Kiwanis Club of Englewood believes it has an obligation to be involved in community projects. Members meet Wednesdays 7 a.m. at The Neighborhood Grille 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. Everyone is welcome to join and have breakfast on Kiwanis. Call 303-783-9523.

Meridian Mid Day Toastmasters Club weekly meetings are every Thursday from 11:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. at American Family Insurance Building, Meridian International Business Park, 9510 South Meridian Blvd., Englewood. Contact lyndapfaff@q.com for more information.

MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers ages infant through kindergarten, meets at Grace Community Church, 7200 S. Clinton St., Englewood, the first and third Thursdays for a morning out for moms that includes childcare, refreshments and time to connect with other women. Call 303-792-7200 ext. 162 or visit www.gracedenver.org.

Newcomers at Grace Chapel in Englewood welcomes women who are new to the Denver area. Learn about the group’s ongoing Bible study, make new friends, and be encouraged about God’s faithfulness and what happens after the boxes are unpacked. Call Carolyn Chandler at 303-660-4042 for information on welcome teas, Bible study, field trips and get acquainted luncheons.

Rotary Club of Denver Tech Center meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Tuesdays at the Glenmoor Country Club in Englewood. Call Larry McLaughline at 303-741-1403.

The Rotary Club of Englewood, a service club since 1937, meets each Wednesday at 12:10 p.m. with a program featuring speakers on a variety of topics at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 7525 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, just east of I-25. The club is seeking new members. For information contact President Don Loyd at 303-779-0987 or don@loydfinancial.com. Visit rotaryclubofenglewood.org.

A Social Club for Widows and Widowers, an active social group, meets at various locations in Littleton, Englewood and Southwest Jefferson County. Activities include dining out, game nights, picnics, hiking, dancing and more. Participants must have their own transportation. Call 303-697-4709.

South Suburban Women’s Connection, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, meets from 9-11 a.m. the second Wednesday of every other month beginning in January at Maggiano’s, 7401 S. Clinton St. The brunch includes a feature and an inspirational speaker. For details, reservations and complimentary nursery, call Rachel Lee at 303-866-1444 or e-mail rllee58@gmail.com.

Whatcha Readin’ meets at 7 p.m. monthly at The Attic Bookstore, 200 W. Hampden Ave., near Hampden and Bannock in Englewood. If having a prescribed reading list isn’t appealing, but gushing about an amazing or horrible read is, this is the right book club. Discuss books and get recommendations from other avid readers. Call 303-777-5352.

Support

Adult Children of Elderly Parents, a Denver-area group of caregivers and relatives of elderly looking for support and resources, meets twice monthly at Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln Street, Englewood. Meetings often include speakers from medical, counseling and housing services. Call Marina at 720-272-2846.

Breast Cancer Support Group meets Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Swedish Medical Center, 501 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood, second floor Conference Center, Spruce B. Patients, survivors and caregivers are welcome to attend. Meetings are free and open to the public. RSVP to Kelly Topf, oncology patient care coordinator, at 303-319-8638.

Hepatitis C Support Group. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1000 Englewood Parkway from 7-8:30 p.m. Contact is Deidrea at 303-504-1853.

Lung Cancer Support Group meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Swedish Medical Center, 501 E. Hampden Ave., in the second-floor Conference Center, Spruce B, in Englewood. Patients, survivors and caregivers are welcome. Meetings are free and open to the public. To reserve a spot call Kelly Topf, oncology patient care coordinator, at 303-319-8638.

Meridian Parkinson’s Support Group is a unique group. Attendees must have Parkinson’s disease. Attend meetings at 10 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the Sky Room of the Meridian building, 3455 S. Corona, Englewood. Bring a spouse or caregiver. E-mail spprtgrp@yahoo.com.

NAMI Support group for family members and friends of persons with mental illness meets from 7-8:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month January through October and the second Wednesday of the month November and December at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, 155 Inverness Dr. West, second floor, Englewood.

NAMI Information programs for consumers, family members and friends meet from 7-8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday January through May and September and October at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, 155 Inverness Dr. West, second floor, Englewood.

Littleton

Professional

American Association of University Women, Littleton-Englewood Branch invites baccalaureates to participate in activities that further goals of equity for women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change. Meetings usually are Mondays each month, September through May, at Koelbel Library, Orchard Road and Holly Street, Centennial. Social time is followed by business meeting and informative program on subjects ranging from public policy issues to poetry. Call Linda Shell at 303-796-7702.

American Business Women’s Association meets on the second Wednesday each month at 6:30 p.m. welcoming women, working or not, to Success Chapter programs for success and positive living. Call Lori Smith at 303-688-3100 ext. 360 or e-mail loris@intermountain-rea.com for upcoming speakers and events at Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton.

Contacts Unlimited is a business and professional leads group that meets at Courtesy Ford, 8252 S. Broadway, Littleton in the meeting room on the first, second, and third Thursday of every month. Meeting time is 8-9:15 a.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Jenifer at 303-221-6550.

Destination Success provides an opportunity for professionals to gather, form connections, expand relationships and exchange information. Business Success meets every fourth Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Bear Rock Cafe, 7903 South Broadway, Suite B, Littleton. As with other networking groups, membership and referrals are not required. To RSVP and for information, e-mail Info@behindthemooninc.com or call 303-250-4528.

Nurse Link/Non-Practicing and Part-Time Nurses’ Association meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Grace Presbyterian Church, 251 Sterne Blvd., Littleton. All nurses are invited to join us for a medical presentation. For further information, call Mary Callaway at 303-471-2243.

Women Investment Group Master Mind Group meets to empower all women to build a real financial freedom through the power of real estate in any market condition. We network, share ideas, leads, resources and encourage each other. We meet once a month. For meeting information, call Lorena 303-981-6539 or e-mail WomenInvestmentGroup@comcast.net.

Recreation

Deer Creek Women’s Golf Association. The 2010 golf season is just around the corner and we’re looking forward to a terrific new year! If you’re looking for a challenging course and the company of friendly women on Tuesday mornings, please consider joining our league. We’ve got the best deal in town. If interested please contact Chris Jackson at chris.dcwga@q.com or 303-347-9193.

Ladies Golf League at Raccoon Creek Golf Course, Littleton, is accepting new members. Call 303-973-4653.

Meadows Women’s Golf League offers relaxing Tuesday mornings of friendly golf for ladies at the Meadows Golf Course, 6937 S. Simms St., near Ken-Caryl Ranch. The league plays 18 holes weekly from mid-April to mid-October. This fun group competes for prizes while playing from the red tees. Afterward, lunch can be ordered on the patio overlooking the course. Call Laura at 303-526-9598.

Rec and Rock for ages 10-14 meets from 7-11 p.m. every first and third Saturdays at the Goodson Recreation Center in Littleton. The cost is $6. Call 303-798-2476 ext. 11.

Rocky Mountain Basketball Academy club, expert training for youth basketball players grades fifth through 12th meets twice per week and operates all year. Play in leagues and tournaments. Send inquiries to ronkburgin@yahoo.com.

Stroller Strides is a group fitness program that provides moms with a challenging workout and the opportunity to build relationships and gain the emotional support needed to adjust to the tremendous life change called motherhood. Classes are offered at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at DeKoevend Park, near University and Arapahoe, and at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Clement Park, near Wadsworth and Bowles. For more information, visit the Stroller Strides Web site at www.strollerstrides.com or call Kathy or Karen Zawadzki at 888-684-0641 or e-mail kandk@strollerstrides.net.

Services

Creative Counseling Center is a network of mental health providers with offices in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood and Littleton. To meet therapists or to learn about locations, scheduling and fees, visit www.ccc-denver.com or call 303-267-2310.

English Conversation Sessions. Go to the Bemis Public Library Friday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. to practice English in an informal group and learn about American culture. No registration is required. Call 303-795-3961.

Homecoming Inc. offers caregivers of low-income seniors who are frail, disabled or unable to live alone without care in Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson and Denver counties respite care. Assistance includes personal care and homemaking. Call Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson or Trini Martinez at 303-526-2318 for an application and information.

Single Dads Resource Center Inc., a nonprofit organization, offers free parenting classes such as “The Ins and Outs of Single Fathering Parenting” focused on single fathers. Classes are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6322 S. Lakeview St., Littleton. Call Jamey O’Donnell, founder and executive director of the group, at 720-298-2021 or e-mail info@sdrci.org.

Summit Cancer Solutions is a nonprofit organization that offers exercise programs in the Denver Metro area to adult cancer survivors. Our goal is to improve the health and well being of cancer survivors through exercise. Contact us at 303-409-2206, e-mail us at info@summitcancersolutions.org or visit www.summitcancersolutions.org.

Social

American Needlepoint Guild, Colorado Columbine Chapter, meets third Mondays each month, except August and December. Call Doris at 303-403-8703.

Antique Club meets the second Saturday each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Antique Gallery, 5501 S. Broadway, Littleton. Call 303-794-8100.

Arapahoe County Young Democrats meetings are the third Thursday each month. Call Benjamin Godfrey at 303-745-3418 or e-mail bhgodfrey@qwest.net.

Amazing Titan Toastmasters meets from 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Marie Callender’s, Dry Creek Court and Broadway. Call Art Gomen at 303-762-9726.

AARP No. 4755, Greater Littleton Chapter, meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday each month at Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. Meetings feature informational programs or entertainment, refreshments and social time. Anyone 50 and older can join. Local chapter dues are $5 per year. Call Dan Durio at 303 395-2600.

Bemis Evening Book Group meets at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., in Littleton, the third Monday each month at 7 p.m. Call 303-795-3961.

Bemis Knitting Group invites knitters to the library’s knitting group, which meets Fridays at 2 p.m. in Sophie’s Place. Just bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn. Beginners learn skills such as casting on, knitting, pearling, and casting off, while experienced knitters get project ideas and provide hints and tips. The group is creating mittens, scarves and hats for elderly library users at Bemis’ sister libraries in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.

Bemis Nonfiction Writers’ Group. Unpublished nonfiction writers of personal essays and/or articles meet the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the café area of Sophie’s Place at the library. Take a pencil and five copies of a recent essay, no longer than 650 words, to share and read aloud. Elaine Kallos, a language arts instructor, facilitates the group.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No.1650 meets at 8 p.m. Thursdays at 5749 S. Curtice St., Littleton. Call 303-794-1811.

Boards of Directors of the Southgate Water District and the Southgate Sanitation District, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, meet at 4 p.m. the second Tuesday each month at office of the districts, 3722 E. Orchard Road, Littleton. Agenda information for each meeting is posted at Southgate office not less than 24 hours before meetings.

Boy Scouts of America Pack 633 welcomes all first- through fifth-graders to join any time during the year. Call Nick Erlenburg at 303-471-4172.

The Breakfast Club Singles 50 Plus meets on the second Saturday of each month at Maggiano’s at 7401 S. Clinton Street, Englewood at 9 a.m. Arrival is 8:30 a.m. and buffet starts at 9 a.m. Must RSVP the Hotline at 303-794-3332 for reservation.

Coffee and Conversation Group connects people in the community who like to discuss books, current events and any topic of interest. The group meets from 10-11 a.m. the second Monday of each month in Sophie’s Place at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Free snacks and beverages are provided. Call 303-795-3961.

The Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society has a program meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August, and December. A social meeting is the second Tuesday of December. A genealogy workshop is the third Tuesday of each month, except in June, July, August, and December. Contact JoAnn LaGuardia at 303-770-3420 or visit www.rootsweb.com/~cocghs/index.htm.

Columbine Ladies. If you are new to the area, recently retired or just want to have fun, we'd love to have you join our social group. We offer canasta, bridge, and pinochle, played at the Ken Caryl Ranch House, and Mah Jongg played at a local restaurant. We also offer monthly luncheons at various restaurants around town, periodic social activities, a monthly newsletter to keep you informed, and donate to two local charities. After two free trial visits, annual dues of $20 will allow you access to play all games that are offered. For membership information, contact Iris McMullen at 303-794-3739.

Current Events Group meets the first Wednesdays of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 Powers Ave. in Littleton. Call 303-730-4609.

Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Rosa Chapter meets at 1 p.m. every first Monday of the month at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St. in Littleton. Call Donna Elin at 303-781-6400.

Daughters of the British Empire is a national organization with a philanthropic purpose. For almost a century, DBE has been a common bond for women of British heritage living in the United States. DBE is open to women who are citizens or residents of the United States who are of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry or who are married to men of British Commonwealth birth or ancestry. There are six chapters in Colorado, including chapters in Littleton, Englewood, Centennial, Evergreen and Boulder County. Call Chris at 303-683-6154 or Olive at 303-347-1311 or visit www.dbecolorado.org and use the contact form available.

Discovery Club is a fun and exciting way to meet new friends and enjoy recreational activities. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, drama, singing, dancing, board and computer games, group and individual activities. Volunteer opportunities exist for people older than 15. Student volunteers can earn community service hours. Club meets third Saturday each month at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 South Broadway. Call Jenita Rhodes at 303-791-0659.

Dry Creek Sertoma is an organization for women interested in community service and social events. Meetings are at 7:15 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays each month at Marie Callender’s on Dry Creek Road and Broadway. Call Mary at 303-798-9291.

The Highlands Ranch/Littleton Chapter of Mothers and More meets the second Tuesday of each month. See www.mothersandmore.org/chapters/highlandsranchlittletonCO/ or e-mail hrmothersandmore@hotmail.com for more information.

Job’s Daughters International, Bethel No. 33, of Littleton, is a youth organization for girls ages 11-20 who have a Masonic relationship with either Master Masons, Job’s Daughters, Eastern Star or other Masonic organizations. The girls meet first and third Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at the Masonic Hall across from the Melting Pot restaurant.

The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County has two meetings per month. No unit meetings are in June through August, but the two unit meetings per month will begin again in September on second Monday evenings and second Thursday mornings. Call 303-699-7365.

Littleton Kiwanis Club meets for lunch once a month on the first Friday at noon at Marie Callendar’s, 51 W. Dry Creek Circle, Littleton. For information call Pete Smit at 303-738-2862.

Littleton Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, September through May. A speaker is featured at each meeting. Guests are welcome. Additional information can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/littletongardenclub/.

Littleton Interact Club is for Littleton and Heritage high school students interested in helping others locally and internationally while having fun. Sponsored by the Littleton Rotary, the club meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at a member’s home. Activities include group events such as go-carting, golfing, going to lunch and more. They also are involved in service activities such as Project Cure and Hands across Littleton. Call Brianne McMullen at 303-798-7956 or Briana Freeman at 303-794-8071.

Littleton Junior Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, welcomes interested parties between the ages of 21-40 to become involved with this social and community service organization. Jaycees meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday each month at Burt Chevrolet, 5200 S. Broadway, and at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday each month at Breckenridge Grille, 2852 W. Bowles Ave. Call 303-914-0180 or visit littletonjaycees.org.

The Littleton Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays each month at the Egg and I, 2630 W. Belleview Ave. No. 100, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have been serving the Littleton Community since 1949. Sight and Sight Conservation. Interesting programs and speakers. For membership information call Jeff Bridges 303-730-7616 or Al Wieder 303-730-3085.

Littleton Newcomers Club is a social club for women in Littleton and the surrounding areas. Come have fun and meet new friends. You don't need to be new to the area to join. Interest groups include bridge and other card games, wine tasting, book clubs, party animals, luncheons, stitch and chat, and many other events. Our monthly general meetings and luncheons are the third Wednesday of each month. Call 303-430-4898 and leave your name and number or e-mail littletonnewcomersclub@yahoo.com.

Littleton Sertoma, service to mankind. They meet the first, third and fifth Friday each month from 7-8 a.m. for breakfast and a program at Marie Callender’s restaurant at South Broadway and Dry Creek. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. and they welcome ndividuals looking to serve the community and who wish to find a fun active service club. Call 303-550-2847.

The Loving Hands crocheting and knitting group meets one Saturday a month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Frances Cabrini Parish, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave. (intersection of Pierce) in Littleton. For those who cannot attend but can work on projects at home, we are always in need of newborn and infant hats and booties as well as bereavement gowns/fetal pouches. Check out our Loving Hands Ministry Web page at www.saintfrancescabrini.org or call Karen at 303-791-8385 for a schedule, patterns, list of needs, and other details.

MOMS Club, Moms Offering Moms Support, of Littleton is part of a national organization offering support for women and families during their child-raising years. All interested stay-at-home moms can call Lurae Beck at 303-933-6749.

Moms In Touch International is an interdenominational Christian organization in which moms meet for one hour a week to pray for their children and schools. To find out where moms are meeting to pray, call Nancy Villarreal at 303-761-1967.

MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, meets at South Fellowship, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton, three blocks north of Arapahoe Road. Join moms with kids ages newborn to kindergarten for a morning of speakers, crafts and discussion. The kids are in a nearby classroom with nurturing teachers. Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Call Andrea at 303-683-3593.

The Optimist motto is “Friend of Youth.” In keeping with this and our Optimist creed, the Breakfast Optimist Club of Littleton shares its time, energy, and love with the deserving children of our community. Call John Hammer at 303-972-8065 for additional information. The club meets from 7-8 a.m. Fridays at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

Order of the Eastern Star, Manzanita Chapter meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 5718 S. Rapp St., Littleton. Members of Eastern Star are welcome. Call 303-985-5864 or 303-759-5936.

Preceptor Gamma Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets every first Tuesday from September to May at members’ houses in Sedalia, Highlands Ranch, Littleton or Castle Rock. Call 303-688-6576 or 303-688-3255.

Rotary Club of Littleton meets at noon Tuesdays at the Columbine Country Club, 17 Fairway Lane, Littleton. Guests and prospective members are welcome.

Littleton Sunrise Rotary meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Café de France, Aspen Grove, 7301 South Santa Fe Drive. Visit LittletonSunriseRotary.org. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service and help build good will and peace in the world. Call Earl Hasz, secretary, at 303-908-7285.

Royal Rangers, a scouting group with a Bible lesson, is for boys in kindergarten through 12th grade and meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Parker Christian Center. At the same time, the girls group, Missionettes Club, meets for girls in kindergarten through fifth grade. Air Rangers meets Monday nights at Southwest First Assembly of God, 7350 W. Eastman Place in Lakewood. This program is open to young men all over the south metro Denver area.

Senior Book Group meets at 2 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Call Anthony LaCombe, teen/senior librarian, at 303-795-3961.

Singles’ Book Lovers Group, for all singles 18 and older, invites people to meet others who love books and discussion. The group meets from 10-11:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month in Sophie’s Place at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Extra copies of the book selections are available at the library’s check-out desk three weeks in advance of the discussion date. Call 303-795-3961.

A Social Club for Widows and Widowers, an active social group, meets at various locations in Littleton, Englewood and Southwest Jefferson County. Activities include dining out, game nights, picnics, hiking, dancing and more. Participants must have their own transportation. Call 303-697-4709.

Southglenn Leads Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Marie Callender’s Restaurant at Dry Creek Road and Broadway. Call Steve Heifetz at 303-744-8899.

South Metro Newcomers Club offers fun activities including bridge and other games, book clubs, outdoor activities including golf, luncheons and other events. Call Deena at 303-993-4622 for more information.

Teen Clubs at Bemis Public Library meet from 3:30-5 p.m. monthly at the library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. Clubs include Film Club on Thursdays, Game Club on Tuesdays, Youth Advisory Council on Fridays, Art Group and Manga/Anime/Graphic Novel Group. Call teen/senior librarian Anthony LaCombe at 303-795-3961 or visit the teen blog at http://bemisteen.blogspot.com.

TLC Toastmasters Club offers a safe and inviting atmosphere for people to grow in a variety of communication skills. The club meets on the first and third Wednesdays from 5:30–6:45 p.m. at the Littleton City Center, 2255 W. Berry Ave. Contact Beverly at 303-978-0829 or bev@club7028.freetoasthost.net for more information.

Transmission Meditation Group is free and meets weekly in Littleton, focusing on personal growth and world service. Visit www.transmissionmeditation.org or call Donna at 720-922-8494.

Tuesday Afternoon Book Group meets at 2 p.m. weekly at Columbine Library, 7706 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, to discuss various books. Call 303-932-2690.

Zeta Rho Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha meets every second Tuesday from September to May at members’ houses in Parker, Aurora and Littleton. Call 303-841-0332 or 303-805-5135.

Support

Beyond Divorce: Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends helps individuals through the emotional roller-coaster ride of separation or divorce and addresses such topics as grief, anger, denial, guilt, letting go, self-esteem, and dating again. The series is taught by trained facilitators and involves education presentations plus discussion groups. There is no charge for attending the first meeting of the 10-week series. Sessions are on-going and meetings are in the west and south metro areas. Call 303-978-9865 or go to divorceseminarcenter.com for more information.

Blue Star Mothers of America Denver Chapter 3 meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Hope United Methodist Church, 5101 South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village. We are mothers who now have, or have had, children honorably serving in the military. We are a nonprofit service organization supporting each other and our children while promoting patriotism. Contact Lynne Hunt, 303-683-2676 or lynnebhunt@gmail.com for information.

Families First operates a support line every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for parents who want information on parenting and child development, community referrals or someone to listen. Call 303-695-7996. The organization also sponsors A Plus Parenting and Appreciating Your Adolescent classes from 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays at First Presbyterian Church in Littleton. There is a free children’s group during the meeting. Call the support line for more information.

Footprints, St. Mary’s grief support group, meets the first Thursday each month from 7-9 p.m. in the Pastoral Center, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton. Anyone grieving a loss is welcome. Call 303-798-8506.

Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Rocky Mountain Chapter, sponsors a monthly support group from 7-9 p.m. the fourth Wednesday each month at Columbia Swedish Medical Center, Hampden Avenue and Clarkson Street. Call Kay Kelly at 303-321-5503.

Job Support Network Group helps people seeking new employment for whatever reason. Resources and professional career counseling are presented. Group meets Wednesdays from 8:15-9:15 a.m. at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Call Phil Green at 303-794-6379.

Littleton Lupus Support Group of the Colorado Lupus Foundation meets every third Saturday of each month in the greeting card section at the Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch. Call 303-771-9205 or 303-688-8047.

Loss and Grief Support Group meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Littleton United Methodist Church, 1313 W. Shepperd, Room M-13. Call Lee Root at 303-791-6287.

NAMI Connection Consumer-run recovery support group for persons living with mental illnesses meet from 7-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network, 61 W. Davies Ave. N, Littleton. For more information contact June at 303-788-0776 or Carol at 303-790-1055

National Alliance on Mental Illness Arapahoe-Douglas Counties provides support, education, and advocacy for families and friends of persons with brain disorders, and for persons with brain disorders. Examples of brain disorders are schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, previously called manic depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 8565 S. Poplar Way, Littleton. Call Janet at 303-740-9383 or visit www.NAMIADCO.org.

A support group for seniors visually impaired meets at 10 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Buck Recreation Center in Littleton. Contact Don Freeman at 303-798-8985 for further information.

Twin Connection support group for parents of multiples meets from 7-9 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 11195 W. Belleview Ave. Call 303-429-0607 or 303-659-7819.

WINGS provides therapist facilitated support groups for women and men in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. There is a women's group on Tuesday evening and one on Thursday evening. We are also starting a Loved Ones Group for family and friends of survivors. For more information contact the WINGS office at 800-373-8671. Visit www.wingsfound.org.

Volunteer

Angel Heart Project volunteer drivers deliver meals to men, women and children with life-threatening illnesses. The mission of Project Angel Heart is to promote health, dignity and self-sufficiency for people living with AIDS, cancer and other illnesses. Pick-up time is at 1 p.m. Saturdays. Call Emily at 303-830-0202 ext 24 or e-mail emily@projectangelheart.org.

Arapahoe County is offering very unique volunteer opportunities for residents. Whether it's helping build futures for today's youth or lending a helping hand to a senior or disabled citizen in need, Arapahoe County needs volunteers. Be a mentor and help children, youth or teen parents who are going through the child welfare system. Break the cycle of abuse and neglect by building a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and appropriate boundary setting. The county is specifically in need of male mentors. Or help run the Kidz Night Out program for foster kids. Engage in fun activities with foster children and give foster parents a night off. Background checks are required for these opportunities. When the snow flies, many seniors and disabled citizens end up stuck in their homes, without the help of volunteers. By volunteering for Arapahoe County's snow shoveling program, you are matched with a senior or disabled resident in need of sidewalk and driveway snow shoveling during storms. If you'd like to volunteer for any of these opportunities, call Arapahoe County's Volunteer Connections at 303-738-7938.

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office volunteer openings include mail/delivery room personnel, internal mail delivery/pick-up personnel, creative people with publishing experience and fingerprint technicians.Citizen Academy graduates will be given priority consideration. All other applicants must pass a background screening. Call Lt. Steve Curti at 720-874-3936.

ASSE International Student Exchange Program local host families provide homes for boys and girls from a variety of countries around the world. Students ages 15-18 are ready to enter high school. Contact is Cathy Hintz at 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773.

Colorado Humane Society volunteers provide temporary care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters and homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or who are recovering from surgery or injuries. Call foster care coordinator Teresa Broaddus at 303-961-3925.

Court Appointed Special Advocates get to know abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert or Lincoln counties and speak up for them in court to help ensure their best interests are served. Call 303-695-1882 or visit www.adv4children.org.

Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter volunteers assist Gateway staff members in such areas as crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Volunteers must attend a 26-hour training session that provides a comprehensive overview of battering dynamics and causal factors related to domestic violence. Gateway provides services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and reside in Aurora and Arapahoe County. Bilingual skills welcome. Also accepted are used cell phones, younger than four years old, to give to victims so they can access emergency personnel. Excess inventory is sold to companies that refurbish them, and the money goes directly to fund Gateway’s programs. Donations are tax-deductible. Mail phones to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood. Call Jeneen Klippel-Worden at 303-343-1856 or e-mail jkworden@gbws.attbbs.net.

Hospice at Home volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available. Call 303-698-6404.

Meals on Wheels volunteers help deliver meals to residents in need in the Englewood, southern Jefferson County and western Arapahoe County areas. Meals are prepared, boxed and labeled by 11 a.m. Drivers deliver on a prearranged route. Interested people who are able to dedicate an hour or two a week can call Phil or Mary at 303-798-7642 between 8 a.m. and noon Mondays through Fridays.

Non-profit wildlife group seeking sincere volunteers to assist in protecting native wildlife in Greenwood Village. Only two hours per week, flexible schedule. E-mail BarbJAdams13@aim.com

Red Cross volunteers provide support to the elderly, international and social services including support for the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Call 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855 to volunteer.

SMARTS! volunteers help with public relations, marketing to public officials, fundraising, and special projects. SMARTS! is an acronym for South Metro Arts Center Inc. The goal is to bring a cultural district with local centers and a regional center to the south metro area. Call 303-790-8264 or e-mail gdnguy@comcast.net.

South Platte Park volunteershelp with programs ranging from hikes, overnights, gold panning, sunset canoeing or HawkQuest events. Call 303-730-1022 to sign up for any shifts, programs or training.

The Wildlife Experience volunteers promote wildlife awareness and the need for conservation around the world. Call 720-488-3300.

Volunteer Connection, an Arapahoe County volunteer program, is seeking volunteer workshop facilitators of Arapahoe/Douglas Works, a full-service workforce center for job seekers. Call Val Purser at 303-738-7938 or visit www.co.arapahoe.co.us.