This listing is of events of interest to the community. Submit items by noon Fridays in order to run in the next week's issue. Phone: 801-629-5220. Fax: 801-629-5238. E-mail: community@standard.net.
Today
A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group Meeting, 6 p.m., No Frills Diner, 449 W. 12th Street, Ogden. Meets third Thursday of each month. Come join us for some good conversation, information, food, and friendship. Free. For more information contact Charity DeSpain at 801-940-1821 or Linda Ford at 801-388-0934; e-mail Santaford@msn.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group, each Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex, Room 18-19. 801-682-6955.
Bereavement Education Group offered by Intermountain Homecare for adults who have lost a loved one, meets noon-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at Intermountain Homecare, 3776 Wall Ave., Ogden. Free. If you want information about support for children who have suffered a loss or have other questions please call Sean Horsley, LCSW at 801-622-5159.
Free Writing Class, 6:30 p.m., Pleasant Valley Branch of Weber County Library, 5568 S. Adams Ave., Ogden. This month's class is entitled "Where Were You on the Night of January 16th? - The Suspense of Information" and examines effective use of suspense in writing. Free and open to the public. Call Mike at 801-648-6867 for information or visit http://www.michaelcombe.com/classes.html
Grief Support Group coordinated by Applegate Hospice, 3 p.m., Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., Ogden. This group meets each Thursday. Free. For information call Juliann at 801-393-2760.
La Leche support meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pleasant Valley Branch Library, 5568 S. Adams Ave., Washington Terrace. For information call Sally at 801-621-4844.
Look Good Feel Better, 6 p.m., Ogden Regional Cancer Treatment Center (emergency room entrance), 5475 S. 500 East, South Ogden. This program offers licensed cosmetologists to help teach beauty techniques to help boost your self-image during cancer treatments and help cope with appearance-related side effects that can result from treatments. 801-479-2570.
Lymphedema support group, 7 p.m., Advanced Health Clinic, 630 W. Shepard Lane, Farmington. 801-447-8680.
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group, each Friday, 7 p.m., Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex, Room 18-19. 801-682-6955.
Saturday
Al-Anon 12-step support groups meetings for friends and families of alcoholics are held daily throughout the area. For meeting times and locations call 801-393-2311.
Beyond the Birth Parenting Class, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ogden Regional Medical Center's Women's & Children's Health Center, 5475 S. 500 East, Washington Terrace. $25 per couple. Registration required. 801-479-2600. Defensive driving classes offered by Utah Safety Council, four-hour defensive driving courses for individuals in the Ogden area, 8 a.m.-noon, two Saturdays per month; 6-10 p.m., one Tuesday per month. Drivers may complete the course for a 50-point reduction from their Utah driving record, once every three years. $40 per person, or $10 for those age 55 and over who are seeking a reduction in their insurance rate. For information or to register contact the Utah Safety Council at 800-933-5943 or visit www.utahsafetycouncil.org.
Scout Saturday, Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th Street, Ogden. Sessions are held the third Saturday of each month. Three different sessions will be offered, each lasting 45 minutes. Programs are designed to help scouts fulfill their merit badge requirements. Reservations required. Call 801-7595 for times, information, and to make a reservation. $5 per scout per session; one leader in uniform per group is free.
Women for Sobriety, 10 a.m., St. John Center, 555 E. 5300 South, Building 2, Suite 6, South Ogden. A non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions. Based on positive thinking, metaphysics, meditation, group dynamics and pursuit of health through nutrition. For information call Sharon at 801-915-9046 or visit www.womenforsobriety.org.
Monday
Connections Support Group is offered for individuals who have mental illness (ages 14 years and older, each Monday (except holidays), 6:30 p.m., Weber Human Services, 237 26th Street, room E102, Ogden.This group offers support from those who understand.
Family-To-Family Support Group for family members (ages 14 years and older) of people who have mental illness, 6:30 p.m., Weber Human Services, 237 26th St., room E102, Ogden. It offers support from those who understand. Call Gary Empey at 801-731-2583 with any questions.
Twilight Toastmasters, 5:30 p.m., Ogden-Weber Applied Technology Campus, 918 W. 2nd Street, Building 10A, room BU-147. We are accepting new members. Toastmasters can help with public presentations or lessons, and creates leadership skills. Please contact Barry Arnold at barrya@arwengineers.com or Sonya Dermody at spiderwoman@comcast.net for more information and directions.
Weber State University Alumni Association Toastmasters Club is accepting new members. Everyone is welcome. Club meetings are held each Monday at noon in the Alumni building on campus. Parking is available on the west side of the building. Contact Joyce at 801-626-7480 or Shirley at 801-393-4836 for information.
Tuesday
Cancer support group sponsored by McKay-Dee Hospital, 12-1 p.m., each Tuesday, in education area of McKay-Dee Hospital, room 2, 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Free to the community. Free lunch. For more information call, 801-387-7400.
Divorce Care recovery seminar and support group, each Tuesday at 7 p.m., Christian Life Center, 2352 E. Hwy. 193, Layton. Different topics each week. For information contact Pam at 801-771-5433, ext. 510.
HIV rapid testing (finger stick) with results in 15 minutes, noon-5 p.m., Northern Utah Coalition, 536 24th Street, Suite 2B, Ogden. Free. 801-393-4153. www.northernutahcoalition.com.
Layton City Main Street Band practice for all ages and skill levels, 6:30 p.m., Central Davis Junior High, 633 Church St. 801-336-3924.
La Leche League support meeting, 10 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 2374 Grant Ave., Ogden. Call Erica at 801-648-2849 for information.
Mt. Ogden Rotary, noon, Prairie Schooner, 445 Park Blvd., Ogden. For questions regarding attending as a guest, contact Mt. Ogden Rotary Club President, David Crim at 801-917-3663.
New Aces Bridge Group has practice sessions for all ages and skill levels, 6:30 p.m., 3560 Grant Ave., Ogden. For information call 801-621-4300.
Weber Valley Woodcarvers meetings are on the fourth Tuesday each month at 7 p.m., South Ogden Senior Center, 525 39th Street, South Ogden. New carvers and old are welcome.
Weight-loss support group (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 7 p.m., Hillside Senior Center, 5051 S. 2000 West, Roy. 801-317-4351. First visit free; $26 per year, includes monthly magazine, plus $5 per month chapter fee.
Wednesday
Davis County NAMI Connections support group, 7 p.m., IHC Bountiful Clinic, 390 N. Main, Bountiful. A free recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness, the groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. Groups are confidential and participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish. Open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. For information: jonathantking@yahoo.com or cbhotshot47@gmail.com.
Grief support group, 6-7:30 p.m., Leavitt's Mortuary Community Room, 836 36th St., Ogden. Free to public, open to everyone. 801-394-5556.
Hill Climbers Toastmaster Club No. 4846, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Hill Air Force Base Building 1239, south conference room. Participants will learn to become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. Contact Craig Odekirk at 801-775-4136 or craigodekirk@hill.af.mil; or Frank Roskelley at 801-825-5300 or frank.roskelley@hotmail.com.
Hospice Care of Northern Utah caregiver class, 6:30 p.m., 2721 N. Highway 89, Pleasant View. Bereavement group - Learn coping skills that can be used daily to assist with grief and loss. Free. Please call our office with questions and to RSVP at 801-689-3049.
Overeaters Anonymous support group, 1 p.m., Layton Hills Baptist Church, 1332 N. Hill Field Road, Layton. The purpose of OA is to abstain from compulsive overeating and carry this message of recovery to those who suffer. There are no dues or fees for members. www.oautah.org.
Support group for survivors experiencing trauma issues related to rape or sexual assault, 6:15 p.m., Your Community Connection, 2261 Adams Ave., Room 210B, Ogden. Bilingual services available. Free, but registration is required; 801-689-1737.
Yoga Jo's free beginner's Yoga Class, 7:15 p.m, 2120 N. Washington Blvd., North Ogden. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. For information call 801-388-2463, yogajos.com. Preregistration not required but appreciated.
Upcoming
Habitat for Humanity application orientation meetings for those looking for a way to buy a safe and affordable home: 6-7 p.m., Jan. 31, Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership, 3159 Grant Ave., Ogden; 11 a.m.-noon, Feb. 4, Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership, 3159 Grant Ave., Ogden; 7-8 p.m., Feb. 9, Davis County Library Auditorium, 155 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton. If you live or work in Weber or Davis County and want to apply for a habitat home during 2012, you must attend one of these meetings. For information call 801-475-9821 or visit website at www.habitatwd.org.
Assistance in applying for veterans benefits will be provided by Ken Parker from The American Legion, Salt Lake City. The benefits include compensation, pension, hospitalization, education, and others. He will be at the George Wahlen Veterans Home in Ogden, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Feb. 1, and at Clearfield Employment Center from 1:30-3:30 p.m., 1350 E. 1450 South, Feb. 1. Please bring the following documents so that we may better serve you: DD form 214, marriage/ divorce papers, birth/adoption/ death certificates, and children's social security numbers. This is a free service to all veterans. If you are going to be in Salt Lake City and would like to meet with Ken call 801-326-2380.
Daddy-daughter Dance, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10, Kaysville recreation and community center, 85 N. 100 East. An evening of dancing and music under a strobe light, with face painting, photographs, and light refreshments. Register early. 801-544-1788 or www.kaysville-rec.com
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