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
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.
AARP Driver Safety Program Class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Golden Hour Senior Center, 650 25th St., Ogden. The cost of the classroom course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Call 801-399-5230 to register, or just show up for the class.
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 League of Box Elder County support group for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, 7 p.m., 435 W. 600 North, Tremonton. Services available include lending library and 24-hour phone help. Mothers and babies welcome. 435-257-4650.
Mount Ogden Toastmasters Club No. 1614 welcomes new and former members. Meetings are held the second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at Village Inn, 1780 W. 5600 South, Roy. Contact Shirley Howard at 801-393-4836 or Richard Carr at 435-734-2300.
Ogden Garden Club, 7 p.m., Ogden Village Inn, 322 12th St., Ogden. Public is invited to attend the meeting. For information contact David Cruz, 801-776-6330 or Club President Edith Delapp at 801-334-9929.
Overeaters Anonymous support group, 7 p.m., McKay-Dee Hospital Center, Education Center, Classroom 4, 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. For other meetings in area call 801-479-8130.
Utah Homemakers Association, a nondenominational club to promote stable homes and satisfying family living, 10-11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 880 28th St., Ogden. Yearly fee, $12; nursery, $1/child. 801-745-2468.
Weight-loss support group Thursday meeting (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 7 p.m., Hillside Senior Center, 5051 S. 2000 West, Roy. 801- 392-2652. First visit free; $26 per year, includes monthly magazine, plus $3/month chapter fee.
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group, each Friday, 7 p.m., Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex, Room 18-19. 801-682-6955.
La Leche League support meeting, 12 noon, First United Methodist Church, 1339 W. 400 North, Marriott-Slaterville. For information call Rachel at 801-689-2947.
WSU-GSBE Toastmaster Club No. 7156, 11:45 a.m., Wattis Building Room 218, 1218 University Way, Weber State University, Ogden. Through participation in toastmasters, people learn to effectively speak, conduct meetings, manage, lead, delegate and motivate. Accepting new members. For information call Shelly Bellflower at 801-626-8610 or Richard Carr at 435-734-2300.
Saturday
Breakfast with Santa Claus, 9-11 a.m., Clearfield Aquatic Center, 825 S. State St., Clearfield. $2 for children; adults free with child. 801-395-3443.
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. Registration is $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.
New Sounds for Christmas 2010 by Composers Guild, features new Christmas music by area composers, 7:30 p.m., 10th Ward Cultural Hall, 420 S. 800 East, Salt Lake City. Free. Public is invited. Winners of the 2010 International Composers Guild Annual Composition Contest will be announced.
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. This program is 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.
WSU High School Honor Band performance, 4 p.m., Val A. Browning Center, Austad Auditorium at Weber State University. Free. For information see weber.edu/performingarts/ or call 801-626-6431.
Monday
AARP Driver Safety Program Class, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with an hour lunch break, 4433 S. 900 West, Riverdale. The cost of the classroom course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Call 801-399-5230 to register, or just show up for the class.
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 St., 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.
Monday Night Football on the big screen and dinner, $5 donation, VFW Post 1481, 907 W. 12th Street, Ogden. Non-veterans welcome.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Box Elder free classes and support groups, 7 p.m., 325 W. 1100 South, Brigham City. Call 435-237-1519 or 435-740-0645 for more information. Family support groups are an important resource for families who live with mental illness. Knowing that others have had the same experiences is a relief to families who have seldom spoken about mental illness to neighbors, friends and often not even to their relatives. Learning that others have been able to work out some common issues can inspire hope.
Northern Utah Coalition offers free gonorrhea and chlamydia testing noon-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 536 24th St., Suite 2B, Ogden. Hepatitis C testing will be available by appointment. Call 801-393-4153. www.northernutahcoalition.com.
Twilight Toastmasters, 5:30 p.m., Ogden-Weber Applied Technology Campus, 200 N, Washington Blvd., business building in 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 dermodys@owatc.edu for information and directions.
Weber State University Alumni Association (WSUAA) 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 Huntsman Cancer Institute at Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital, 6-7 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, in Education area of McKay-Dee Hospital, room 1. Free to the community. For more information call Sean Horsley, LCSW, 801-622-5159.
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.
Free HIV/Rapid Testing offered by Northern Utah Coalition, 12-5 p.m. each Tuesday, 536 24th St., Suite 2-B, Ogden. No appointment necessary. For information call 801-393-4153.
Multiple sclerosis support group, 11 a.m., Weber County Library's Southwest Branch, 1950 W. 4800 South, Roy. 801-731-7088.
Parkinson's support group, 6:30 p.m., Ogden Regional Hospital Women and Children's Center education room number 105. 801-668-8660.
Suicide survivors support group, for family and friends who have lost someone to suicide, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Leavitt's Chapel of Flowers Mortuary, Community Room, 836 36th St., Ogden. 801-394-5556 or 801-771-8476.
Wednesday
Alzheimer's support group, 6-7 p.m., Mountain Ridge Assisted Living, 1885 E. Skyline Drive, South Ogden. Day care provided. 801-475-5111.
Combined stroke and spinal-cord injury support group, 5 p.m., McKay-Dee Hospital Education Center, 4401 Harrison Blvd., Ogden (go through patient tower and visitor entrance). 801-387-2281.
Conversation Café, 7-8:30 p.m., Weber County Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave. Join us in the subtle art of conversation; topics will vary. Free. 801-726-6308.
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 meet weekly for 90 minutes. Open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. For information: jonathantking@yahoo.com or cbhotshot47@gmail.com.
Davis County NAMI Family Support Group, 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Wednesday, IHC Clinic, 390 N. Main, Bountiful. Family members feel support and understanding as they share their experiences. Free. For more information: jonathantking@yahoo.com or cbhotshot47@gmail.com.
Fighting back foreclosure class, 5-6:30 p.m., 3340 Harrison Blvd. Suite 120, Ogden. This class covers: services offered by Cornerstone Financial Education, terminology, foreclosure time line, home owner responsibilities, options for keeping the home or exiting the home, required documentation, what to do now, foreclosure scam prevention, protection for consumers. For information call 801-621-5600.
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.
HIV/AIDS support group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Northern Utah Coalition, Inc., 536 24th St., Suite 2B, Ogden. Contact Sarah for information at 801-393-4153 or e-mail nuc536@comcast.net.
Home Buyer Education and Foreclosure Prevention Classes by Cornerstone Financial Education, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 3340 Harrison Blvd. Suite 120, Ogden. This class covers the following: Statistics about current home owners and their mortgages, advantages and disadvantages of home ownership, overall process of buying, PITI, preparation and savings, tracking methods, four principles for financial success, four C's of lending, three credit bureaus, addressing credit problems, and numerous other topics. For information on classes and cost call 801-621-5600.
Intermountain Homecare bereavement education group for adults who have lost a loved one. The group will meet from 12-1 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month through Jan. 19., Homecare office, 3776 Wall Ave., Ogden. For information about support for children who have suffered a loss or have other questions call Sean Horsley at 801-622-5159.
Marine Corps League meeting, 7 p.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, 988 Washington Blvd., Ogden. All Marine veterans, active, reserve and FMF Corpsmen may attend. For information call Ben Setter at 801-525-0147.
Ogden Nature Center herbal bath products workshop, 6-7 p.m., $8 for members, $10 for non-members. For ages 8 and up. Create all-natural products to pamper yourself or those you love. Bring two empty bottles 6 oz. or smaller and one jar (reuse jelly jar) to package your homemade bath products. We'll supply all ingredients and information. Call 801-621-7595 to register by Dec. 10.
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.
Ruth Gatrell Singers Christmas 2010 Concert will be held at 7 p.m., 120 S. Main St., Farmington. Presented by Farmington, there is no charge and the public is invited. This concert features original Christmas music composed by director Ruth Gatrell.
Single Mingle Social and Ballroom Dance Class, 8-10 p.m., 3221 S. Hwy. 89, Bountiful. $3 per person. For information call Sherri at 801-916-2156.
Support group for survivors experiencing trauma issues related to rape or sexual assault, 5-6:30 p.m., Your Community Connection, 2261 Adams Ave., Room 210B, Ogden. Free, but registration is required; 801-689-1737.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m., McKay-Dee Hospital, 4401 Harrison Blvd., Room 4 in the education wing. More information about TOPS is available from Karol Phipps 801-479-3125, or to learn about chapters in your area, call (800) 932-8677, or visit www.tops.org.
Weber/Ogden NAMI group free information meeting for the public, 7-8 p.m., Pleasant Valley County Library, 5568 Adams Ave., Ogden (across from Ogden Regional hospital).
Wildlife Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. These programs offer fun and educational information and are open to the public, with regular admission rates of $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and $2 for children. For information and to register for classes call 801-621-7595.
Upcoming
AARP Driver Safety Program Class, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dec. 16, Washington Terrace Senior Center, 4601 S. 300 West, Washington Terrace. The cost of the classroom course in only $12 for AARP members, and $14 for non-members. Call (801) 399-5230 to register, or just show up for the class.
Preschool discovery days - Snowball Snowfall at Ogden Nature Center, Dec. 16 and 17; call for times. $4 per child for ages 3-5; adult chaperones are free. Discover who is hiding under the snow, learn nature's secrets to who, what, when and where animals move around in winter. Sledding or snowman making in our winter wonderland. Programs are one hour; pre-registration and deposit required. No walk-ins. Call 801-621-7595 to sign up.
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