SUN Board: Community events, meetings, classes

Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997 | 9:48 a.m.

SUN Board items must be submitted in writing, 10 days before the event, including the time, date, place and a telephone number for information to: SUN Board, P.O. Box 4275, Las Vegas, NV 89127. Items will not be accepted over the phone.

Special interest

* IABC LUNCHEON: Valerie Wiener will speak on the value of self-promotion at Friday's 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive. Cost is $19 for members, $24 for nonmembers; call 391-5527.

* LAS VEGAS MASTER SINGERS: Now auditioning singers for the 1997-98 season. Singers should read music well and enjoy a wide range of choral music. Call 228-8316 for an audition time.

* NIGHT OF ILLUSION: Masquerade gala in the Stardust Ballroom on Oct. 17 will raise funds for scholarships. Tickets are $65 for NEWH members, $80 for nonmembers. Reserve by calling 222-9403 or 396-4006.

Social groups

* MENSA: High-IQ group meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at R-Bar, 6000 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 366-8111.

* FUNTIMERS SINGLES: Meets at 6 p.m. Friday at The Hop, 1650 E. Tropicana Ave. 387-3887.

* DINNER WITH SINGLES: Group of business and professional people, 30-50, meets for weekly dinners at various restaurants. Call 226-4023 for day and location.

* SINGLENET: Meets at 7:30 p.m. Friday. $15 admission; call 387-2395 or 233-5800.

* WEST VALLEY ASSEMBLY: Singles of all ages meet each Friday for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Call 876-8338 for details.

* CHRISTIAN SINGLE CONNECTION: Call 393-4939 for activities of new nondenominational singles group.

* DESERT NEWCOMERS LUNCHEON: Reserve for Wednesday's 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Wildhorse Golf Club, Henderson, by calling 564-3216 by Saturday.

Senior activities

* DOUBLE-DECK PINOCHLE: Meets at 5:30 p.m. Fridays at Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza. Call 229-6454.

* HEALTHY STRIDES: Walking group meets at 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, at Doolittle Senior Satellite, 1901 N. J St.

* TABLE TENNIS: Bat the little ball at 11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, at Doolittle Senior Satellite, 1901 N. J St.

* SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: Classes are Fridays at Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Call 229-6454 for time.

* TAP THOSE TOES: Weekly tap dance instruction at Derfelt Center, 3333 W. Washington, is $3 per class, $1 to register. Intermediate students meet at 11:30 a.m., beginners at 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 229-6601.

* FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS: Exams at 11:30 a.m. Fridays at Montara Meadows, 3150 E. Tropicana. Call 435-3150.

* UKULELE CLASSES: Seniors learn the basics at 4:30 p.m. Fridays through the end of December at Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Cost is $2 weekly.

* SENIOR SINGLES SHARING: Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your name and phone number to Box 43785, Las Vegas, NV 89116-1785, for more information.

* RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES 423: Meets at 1 p.m. Friday at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 Brush Street, to hear a discussion of emergency response from a Mercy Ambulance representative. 228-9929 or 255-7019.

Classes/workshops

* FRESH START CHECKING: Learn how to be able to have a checking account 9-10 a.m. Friday at 3650 S. Decatur, Suite 32. Class is free; to register, call 364-0344.

* HIGH NOON LECTERN TOASTMASTERS: Meets noon to 1 p.m. Fridays at Denny's, 2201 W. Sahara at Rancho. Visitors welcome. Call 367-1973.

* PHYSICIAN LECTURES: Dr. Cory Russell will discuss "Diabetes," 1-2 p.m. Friday at UMC Lakes Quick Care, 2760 Lake Sahara Drive. RSVP to 383-3850.

* MOM! LET'S PLAY BALL: Children 5 and older and their moms are invited to bring their bat and glove and play ball 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at Baker Park Community School, 1020 E. St. Louis Ave. 733-6599.

* BEGINNING SQUARE DANCE: Classes are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. For details, call Rosemary, 451-1288, or Ina, 457-2452.

* SQUARE DANCE CLASS: Swinging Stars-sponsored class meets Friday nights. Call 876-4396 for details.

Religious activities

* RESORT EMPLOYEES SERVICES: Dr. Tommy Starkes leads services at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon at Tropicana Fellowship, 5000 S. Spencer. Call 798-0050.

* TEMPLE BETH AM SERVICES: Tot Shabbat is 7 p.m. Friday followed by Reform services at 7:30 at 9001 Hillpointe Road, Summerlin. Saturday observances begin with a Torah study group at 9:30 a.m. followed by service at 10:30. Call 254-5110.

* TEMPLE EMANU-EL SERVICES: Conservative Jewish services are 8 p.m. Fridays at Christ the King Church, Torrey Pines at Tropicana. Call 248-6515.

* MIDBAR KODESH SERVICES: For membership, service schedule, education and life cycle information, call Mark Goldstein, 798-4510.

* FUNDAMENTALS OF BIBLE PROPHECY: Pastor M. John Allen conducts a study group Fridays at 7 p.m. in the conference room at 1500 E. Tropicana, Suite 110. Limited seating; RSVP to 736-8970.

* WELLSPRING THRIFT & BOOK STORE: The store is looking for donations of used Christian books and tapes; clean blankets, coats and canned food for the needy. Drop donations off at 1401 N. Decatur, Suite 9. between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Volunteers needed, call 646-5612.

Fraternal orders

* LAS VEGAS NORTH ROTARY: Meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at the buffet at the Fiesta hotel-casino. 256-0782.

* LAS VEGAS STRIP KIWANIS: Meets 7:30 a.m. Fridays at the Golden Eagle Restaurant, 2202 Paradise at Sahara, for breakfast. For more info, call 254-2200.

Fraternal groups

* MASONIC LODGES: Vegas Lodge 32 meets 7:30 p.m. Fridays at 632 E. Charleston.

Veterans groups

* AMERICAN LEGION POST 8: Lunch is served at the Post, 733 Veterans Memorial Drive, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday.

* VFW POST 10047: Dinner, 6-8 p.m., is followed by Live music Fridays at 4337 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

Support groups

* GAM-ANON: 12-step group for family members and friends of compulsive gamblers holds meetings throughout the week. Call 731-0905.

* FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC: Clark County Health District clinic provides confidential services, including pregnancy exams, counseling and birth control supplies. Call 383-1375 between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

* FULLY ALIVE CENTER: Free self-help groups on co-dependency, self-esteem, dysfunctional family, and healing the inner child are offered. Call 366-1387.

* CLUB METH: Support group for people on methadone meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at Nevada Treatment Center, 1721 E. Charleston. For details, call Peggy, 386-0980.

* ALATEEN: Young people who have been affected by someone else's drinking meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, just east of Rainbow on Cheyenne Avenue and at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Montevista Center, 5900 W. Rochelle. Call 228-4597 or 647-7171.

* GAY MEN: Group meets at 5:30 p.m. Fridays at Community Counseling Center, 1120 Almond Tree Lane, Suite 207. Call 369-8700.

* FEAT: Workshops, training and support for family members of autistic children is offered. Call for meeting times, 368-3328.

* PARENTING EDUCATION/SUPPORT: Call WE CAN Inc. for meeting times, 368-1533. Child care available.

* WEIGHT LOSS: Free group meets at 3 p.m. Fridays at 3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 141. 737-8820.

* LINEA DE AYUDA: Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence can call the help line at 364-0608.