Civic clubs
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 and business and community leaders along the Highway 7 corridor who wish to know more about Rotary membership are welcome. Call Charlie Whitworth, 915-2355, or Jan Saunders, 282-2024, 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. Call President Sherry Riggs, 767-1181 or 767-2268, for information. Visiting Civitans are welcome.
Support groups
Narcotics Anonymous meets at noon and 8 p.m. today at 919 Hobson Ave. This is a 12-step recovery program. 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 in the Mercy Room at St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs. Call Lydia Stevens, 622-3990, for information.
Christians in Action men and women come together to share 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, 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 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. Classes help substance abusers by addressing physical, emotional and spiritual areas. 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.
CHI 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. Call 623-6641 for information.
Jackson House Thrift Shop Too, 723 Albert Pike, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 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. Proceeds contribute to the care of 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. 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. Call 624-0838 for information.
The Salvation Army Family Store, 109 Crescent St., 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. Call 525-5059 for information.
Potter's Clay Thrift Shop, 1036 Malvern Ave., is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Donations are accepted behind the shop from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 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. 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.
Haven UMC Resale Shop, 645 Park Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Call 620-3638 for information.
Helping Hands of Bismarck, 6804 Highway 7, operates a thrift store from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Call 501-865-2949 or email [email protected] for information.
Safe Haven Shelter For Women and Children Thrift Shop, 3907 Central Ave., 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.
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.
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. 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. 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 Hunan's Palace, 4737 Central Ave. 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. Everyone from beginners to advanced students are welcome. Call the Rev. John 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. Call Oaklawn Center on Aging, 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. 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. 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. Dress is casual. Any square dancer who dances advance is welcome. Contact Edna Johnson, 922-3513, or Dave Towry, 915-0069, for information.
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, followed by a guest speaker educating about topics of political interest. All are welcome.
VFW Post 2278 Motorcycle Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at 2231 E. Grand Ave. Call 623-5190 for information.
Abilities Unlimited of Hot Springs, Ark., Inc. board of directors will meet at noon Thursday in the main office building, 530 Mountain Pine Road.
Hot Springs High School Class of 1959 welcomes anyone who was a member of this class at any time to join in at 6 p.m. Thursday at Perkins restaurant, 3630 Central Ave. For information, call James Worthey, 625-7672.
Hot Springs Bicycle Association is a nonprofit organization of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts that focuses on bicycle awareness and safety in Hot Springs. Members volunteer time to the maintenance and beautification of bike accessible trail systems in Hot Springs and the surrounding area. HSBA meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month at Colorado Grill, 320 Ouachita Ave. Call 623-6188 for information.
Greater Hot Springs Beekeepers Association, of Hot Springs and the surrounding communities, meets at 7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month at Lake Hamilton Church of the Nazarene, 200 Lockhaven Road, off Albert Pike Road. Come for informative meetings, there is a mix of experienced and beginning beekeepers. Spouses are welcome. Call President Bob Schappek, 915-9434, or Vice President Doyle Hawthorn, 623-1078, for information.
Fourche Loupe Cemetery Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olive Church, 1000 Amity Road. Donations for cleaning and maintenance can be sent to Fourche Loupe Cemetery, P.O. Box 22521, Hot Springs, AR 71903.
Society on 09/24/2014