Civic clubs
Hot Springs Lions Club meets at 6:15 p.m. on the first, second and third Thursday of each month at Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa. Visiting Lions and guests are welcome. Call Morris Cash, 623-7723, for information.
Scenic 7 Rotary Club will meet from noon-1 p.m. Thursday at Charlie's Pizza Pub, 127 McNeely Circle, at Highway 7 north across from Hot Springs Village entrance. Menu service is available before starting at 11:30 a.m. Visiting Rotarians are welcome, as well as business and community leaders along the Highway 7 corridor who wish to know more about Rotary membership. Call Amanda Kennedy, 922-0227, or Robbie Davis, 479-747-3642, for information.
Hot Springs Civitan Club meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Salty Oyster Grill, 1020 Airport Road. Social time starts at 5:30 p.m. Civitan is an international civic organization with its primary focus of helping citizens with developmental disabilities. Call President Sherry Riggs, 767-1181 or 767-2268, for information. Visiting Civitans are welcome.
Hot Springs Elks Lodge 380, 132 Abbott Place, will have a House Committee meeting at 6 p.m. today with a directors meeting at 7 p.m.
Support groups
Narcotics Anonymous meets at noon and 8 p.m. today at 919 Hobson Ave. This is a 12-step recovery program for people for whom drugs have become a major problem. The Help Line number is 321-8700.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon and, 6 and 8 p.m. today at 411 Sellers St. Call 623-6328 for information.
Narcotics Anonymous, SOS Group, meets at 6 p.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave. All meetings are open. Call 866-754-2579 for information.
Hot Springs Parkinson's Disease Association Support Group meets from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, except June and July, in the Mercy Room at St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs. Call Lydia Stevens, 622-3990, for information.
Christians in Action is a fellowship of men and women who come together to share their experiences, strengths and hopes with one another, helping each other to overcome the traps of drugs, alcohol, meth or sexual addictions. Open discussion is held at 7 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at Worldwide Christian Outreach, 3835 Albert Pike. Call Garland Edwards, 760-7407 or 318-9245 (cell), for information.
Narcotics Anonymous, Square Peg, Round Hole, will meet at 8 p.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave. Call 866-754-2579 for information.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Last House on the Block, meets at 6 and 8 a.m. today at 315 W. Grand Ave.
Apostolic Faith Tabernacle has an Alcohol, Chemical Treatment Series program from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays in its fellowship hall, 3217 Airport Road, Pearcy. ACTS classes help substance abusers by addressing three key areas -- physical, emotional and spiritual. Call Michael Bell, 501-627-2054, for information.
Unity Al-Anon Family Group, help for people whose lives have been affected by a loved ones drinking or drugs, meets from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at Oaklawn United Methodist Church, 216 Higdon Ferry Road. Newcomers welcome. Call Ellen, 262-5831, for information and other meetings around the area.
Recovery Today Bible meeting to help with any habit will be held at 7 p.m. today at Hot Springs First Assembly of God, 3540 Central Ave. This is an open meeting, bring family and friends. Sorry, no child care. Those who want to help others recover are welcome.
Alcoholics Anonymous will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at in the Maurice Room at National Park Medical Center. This is a 164 group and closed Big Book Study.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Rockhouse, will meet at 7 p.m. today for an open discussion at Jessieville Fellowship Hall, 7415 N. Highway 7, four miles north of Hot Springs Village gate.
St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs' Cancer Support Group, a group for cancer patients, families and friends, will meet from noon-1 p.m. Thursday in St. Vincent Cancer Center. Call St. Vincent Cancer Center, 622-4730, for information.
Thrift stores
Jackson House Thrift Shop, 212 Jefferson, behind 705 Malvern Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Accepting donations of clean gently worn clothing, accessories, jewelry, good reusable household items, small appliances and furniture. All donations are tax-deductible. Proceeds support Jackson House Crisis Intervention Ministries. Call 623-6641 for information.
Jackson House Thrift Shop Too, 723 Albert Pike, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Accepting donations of clean gently worn clothing, accessories, jewelry, good reusable household items, small appliances and furniture. All donations are tax-deductible. Proceeds support Jackson House Crisis Intervention Ministries. Call 625-7467 for information and pickup.
Humane Society of Garland County Thrift Store, 2026 Central Ave., in the Freeman Center, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Donations of gently worn, clean clothing and shoes, jewelry, purses, antiques, home decor, household items, books and nonupholstered furniture in good condition are accepted. All proceeds contribute to the care, veterinarian fees and shelter for dogs and cats at the kennel facilities at 1249 Ault Loop, Lonsdale. Donations of dog and cat food and other miscellaneous pet supplies may be dropped off at the store. Free low-cost spay and neuter vouchers are available at the store. Anyone interested in volunteering at the store may call 321-9604 for information.
Abilities Unlimited Thrift Store, 1819 Albert Pike, is open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. It has a selection of clothing for men, women, children and plus sizes; shoes, household items and furniture are available. Tax-deductible donations are accepted from 8:30-4 p.m. at the back door; or call 624-5757 for free pickup of donations.
Nell's Resale Shop, 210 Woodbine, inside Hot Springs Center, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday. Sales benefit Meals on Wheels, serving approximately 500 homebound Garland County seniors each day. Items include household items, small appliances, clothing and accessories for men and women, jewelry, books and greeting cards. Donations are welcome. Call 624-0838 for information.
The Salvation Army Family Store, 109 Crescent St., has gently worn men's, women's and children's clothing, plus a selection of household items. The store is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call 623-1641 for tax deductible pickup of good, quality items.
The Salvation Army Family Store, 4409 Central Ave., next to Kroger, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. It offers furniture, clothing and household items. Donations are appreciated. Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army programs. Call 525-5059 for information.
Potter's Clay Thrift Shop, 1036 Malvern Ave., is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Tax-deductible donations of good reusable clothing and furniture are accepted behind the shop from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Potter's Clay Ministries, a Christ-centered shelter for abused women and children. Call 620-4405 for information.
Habitat ReStore, 350 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, and 3825 N. Highway 7, Hot Springs Village, is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. All profits go to Garland County Habitat for Humanity in order to build houses. Donations of all household items, including appliances, furniture and building supplies, are accepted during store hours. Call 321-4241 or 624-3333 for large item pick-up.
RPM Thrift Store, 815 Albert Pike, is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Articles include household items, appliances, furniture, TVs, women's accessories, toys and more. Items donated are tax deductible. Proceeds benefit Recovery Point Ministry, a faith-based, nonprofit organization which provides a nurturing environment to help women step out of their pain from destructive habits and begin to rebuild their lives through the life-changing power of Jesus Christ.
Haven UMC Resale Shop, 645 Park Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Sales benefit Haven UMC Food Pantry. Articles include household items, furniture, appliances, clothing and more. Donations are welcome. Call 620-3638 for information.
Helping Hands of Bismarck, 6804 Highway 7, is a community emergency assistance organization for those in the Bismarck School District which operates a thrift store from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Donations are welcome. Call 501-865-2949 or email [email protected] for information.
Safe Haven Shelter For Women and Children Thrift Shop, 3907 Central Ave., near Weldon's Meat Market in South Park Shopping Center, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Items include clothing for women and children, and household goods. Donations are welcome.
United Methodist Thrift Store, 304 Albert Pike, is open from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday and Saturday. The store stocks men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories, household items, fabric and books (in good condition). Clean, usable donations of clothes, housewares and small furniture are appreciated. Proceeds are used to assist needy families in Garland County.
Miscellaneous
Duplicate bridge will be held at 11 a.m. today at The Bridge House, 3907 Central Ave., for all bridge players with stratified scoring. Need a partner? Come a few minutes early and one is onsite waiting for you. Call 525-8780 or 525-1782 for information.
Poetry Night will be held at 7 p.m. today at Maxine's, 700 Central Ave. No cover charge. The public is welcome.
Hot Springs Carousel Readers' Theater entertains audiences with performances emphasizing humor and enthusiasm. The group is unique in that actors remain behind music stands, acting out characters using facial expressions, voice and gestures. There is limited memorization since actors have scripts in front of them. People of all ages interested in theatrical study and performance are welcome to attend meetings from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays at Garland County Library. Cast members have appeared at Gallery Walk, civic clubs, churches and school groups, assisted living and nursing facilities, and other celebrations of the arts. Appearances are free, however, donations are welcome to cover expenses. Members are interested in appearing for fundraising events. Interested persons may call Jackie Stuelke, 525-0330.
Christian Singles is a group of mature, nondenominational adults who meet at 6 p.m. Fridays at a different restaurant for food and fellowship. This week it will meet at Crispino's, 2608 Albert Pike. Call Donna, 520-5061, for information.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary's dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. today at VFW Post 2278, 2231 E. Grand Ave., behind the KOA. Menu changes weekly and the cost is $6. Karaoke is held from 6-10 p.m. Visitors and vacationers welcome. Members are encouraged to attend. This is a nonsmoking dining room to accommodate families with children. Call 623-5190 for weekly menu.
Village Card Club meets at 9 a.m., 0-500 nonlife member stratified pairs; 1 p.m., 0-1000 stratified pairs; and 7 p.m., Better Bridgers (nonduplicate) at Casa de Carta at the Woodland, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. All bridge players are welcome. Call 915-9296 for information.
Hot Springs Moose Lodge 1252 early bird bingo will be held at 4 p.m. today followed by pack games at 7 p.m. The kitchen will be open. The public is welcome. Call 623-3173 for information.
Course in Miracle study group will meet from 3-5 p.m. today at Center for Spiritual Oneness, Third and Oaklawn. Facilitator is the Rev. John Vise. Everyone from beginners to advanced students are welcome. Call Vise, 276-6984, for information.
Hot Springs Woodcarvers Club meets from 9-11 a.m. Thursdays in the Hobby Lobby classroom, 4411 Central Ave. Call Gene, 525-8637, for information.
The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2765 Malvern Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. The public is welcome to work and/or get help on their family genealogy. Call 262-2782 for information.
Intermediate Tai Chi classes for are held at 10 a.m. Thursdays at Hot Springs Center, 210 Woodbine, in partnership with Oaklawn Center on Aging. Jerry Matlock is the certified instructor. Call Oaklawn Center, 623-0020, for information.
Water workout and Aqua Arthritis classes are held at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave. Water workout is at 9 a.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m. Monday-Friday. Aqua Arthritis classes follow the guidelines of the Arthritis Foundation's water exercise program and is held at 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Water exercise is a low impact way to for a workout. Call QCC, 623-9922, for information.
Yoga classes are held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave. Yoga is a way to relieve stress and increase flexibility and balance. Instructor is True Alisandre. Call QCC, 623-9922, for information.
Village A-Team will dance from 7:30-9:30 p.m. today at the Coronado Center, Room 6, to caller Dave Towry. Dress is casual. Any square dancer who dances advance is welcome. Contact Edna Johnson, 922-3513, or Dave Towry, 915-0069, for information.
The Muses Art of Living, a community outreach of The Muses Creative Artistry Program, meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Muses Cultural Arts Center, 428 Orange St. Admission is free and open to all. If interested in exploring creativity as a path to spiritual, physical and emotional well-being, this is for you. Join with members, as together, attendees find new ways to celebrate life through imagination, laughter and love.
Sounds of Joy, a nondenominational ladies Christian barbershop chorus, meets at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at National Park Church, 320 Lakeshore Drive. No auditions or dues. Call 760-2638 for information.
Diamond Lakes Chess Club meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at CrownTrace Villa, 101 Second St., and from 2:30-5:15 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month in Room B at Garland County Library. Chess players of all ages are welcome to come learn to play a better game. Call Peter Emig, 870-677-9244, for information.
Garland County/Hot Springs TEA Party meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Hibachi Sushi Buffet, 4334 Central Ave., for lunch and fellowship. There are informational updates concerning the Hot Springs, Garland County and Arkansas, followed by a guest speaker educating about topics of political interest. All are welcome.
SWB Spa City Pioneers will meet Thursday. All active and retired employees are welcome. Call Faith Cleveland, 321-3201, for information and location.
Garland Good Government Group meets at 6 p.m. on the second and third Thursday of the month at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave.
Vote the Dream of Self-Empowerment meets from 6-7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave. The topic of discussion, self empowerment, will include how to apply self-discipline and self-motivation in order to reach self-empowerment of your objective to a successful conclusion. Call 781-6317 for information.
Lakeside Extension Homemakers Club will hold it first meeting of the new club year at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the home of new President Janie Woods. There will be a lesson on "Landlines to Cell Phones." Members are reminded to bring scrapbook pages and volunteer hour totals. Call 767-1386 or 617-0764 for information.
Society on 07/09/2014