Wednesday's Datebook

Civic clubs

Hot Springs Lions Club meets at 6:15 p.m. Thursday 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 and business and community leaders along Highway 7 corridor are welcome. Call Charlie Whitworth, 915-2355, or Jan Saunders, 282-2024, for information.

Hot Springs Elks Lodge 380, 132 Abbott Place, will meet at 7 p.m. today. Chicken fried steak will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for $7 per person.

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.

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 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. 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. No child care. Those who want to help others recover are welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Rockhouse, will meet at 7 p.m. today for an open discussion at Jessieville Fellowship Hall, 7415 N. Highway 7.

Sellers Street Al-Anon Family Group, 411 Sellers St., meets at 8 p.m. Wednesdays downstairs. Help and support for friends and family of alcoholics/addicts. Call Geneva, 276-5299, 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 pet supplies may be dropped off at the store. Free low-cost spay and neuter vouchers are available at the store. Interested in volunteering at the store? 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 pickup of donations.

Finders Keepers, 210 Woodbine, inside Hot Springs Senior 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 pickup of items.

The Salvation Army Family Store, 4409 Central Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 6 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 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.

Habitat ReStore, 2314 Airport Road, is open from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Call 767-4483 for information.

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. Monday-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.

First Presbyterian Church Bargain Box, 213 Whittington Ave., is open from noon-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Donations are accepted from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Call 767-5844 for information.

Teen Challenge of Arkansas Vintage Mall, 1679 Highway 7 north, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call 624-2446 or email [email protected] for information.

Stop Animal Cruelty Thrift Store, 123 Albert Pike, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Donations of dog and cat food or pet supplies may be left at the store. Low-cost spay and neuter vouchers are available to the public. Want to volunteer or become a foster parent? Call 501-276-7570 for information.

Miscellaneous

Duplicate bridge will be held at 11 a.m. today at The Bridge House, 300 W. St. Louis St., for all bridge players with stratified scoring. Need a partner? Come a early, one is onsite waiting for you. Call 525-8780 or 623-4590 for information.

Poetry Night will be held from 6-9 p.m. today at Kollective Coffee Plus Tea, 110 Central Ave. No cover charge. The public is welcome. The featured poet takes stage at 7 p.m., with open mic readings before and after.

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 Karen Irwin, 538-8701, or Sharon Bueg, 760-2638.

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 Trejo's Mexican restaurant, 3040 Albert Pike. Call Donna, 520-5061, for information.

Village Card Club meets at 9 a.m., 0-500 NLM; 1 p.m., 0-1,000; and 7 p.m., Better Bridgers and Easybridge! Play and Learn at Casa de Carta at the Woodland, 1101 DeSoto Blvd., Hot Springs Village. All bridge players are welcome. Call 915-9296 for information.

Course in Miracle study group will meet from 3-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 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 aerobics, and Aqua Arthritis classes are held at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave. Water aerobics is at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday and water workout at 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 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 Dave Towry, 915-0069, 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.

All Things Fibers meets from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs, 626 Central Ave. Fiber artists and beginners are welcome to join this group to knit, crochet, spin, weave or hand-sew. The group is supportive and participants help each other learn new techniques. Bring a current project to work on and a past project to share. Contact 624-0489 or [email protected] for information.

Bingo will be played at Moose Lodge 1252 from 5-10 p.m. today. There is no smoking. Call 623-3173 for information.

Hot Springs Cruisers will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday for a Thanksgiving gathering. Call Sonny Hines, 624-3771, for location.

Garland Good Government Group meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at Garland County Library, 1427 Malvern Ave.

Covenant Keepers Ministry of Union Missionary Baptist Church, a Christian group of married couples, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. Call Keith or Jackie Johnson, 282-9938, for information.

Hot Springs Village Animal Welfare League meets at 2 p.m. Thursday at Coronado Center. Call Joan Urbanek, 922-5947, for information.

Hot Springs Landlord Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at McAllister's Deli, 3954 Central Ave. A meet and greet starts at 6 p.m. Call Steve Webster, 520-9719, or Sharon Grant, 538-5100, for information.

Lake Hamilton Baptist Church food pantry, 5963 Central Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to noon the third Saturday of the month.

Loyal Ladies Extension Homemakers Club will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at Garland County Fairgrounds EHC building to decorate the Christmas tree and stuff stockings. Soup and salad will be served. Call Rita Blackwood, 262-2411, for information.

Ouachita Mountain Hikers will hike a 6.2-mile portion of the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail on Thursday led by Tom Calhoun and is rated as moderate. Email [email protected] for information. The club will do trail maintenance on the Ouachita Trail in the Flatside Wilderness on Saturday. Email Ralph Butler, [email protected], if you would like to participate.

Society on 11/18/2015

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