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Antelope Valley Activities, Self-Help, Support Groups - All Ages

J&J Social and Travel Club will host a "Let's Eat Out," 7 p.m. at The Greenhouse Cafe, in Lancaster. Call (661) 267-2586 by Thursday.

The Lightkeepers, Spiritual Discussion Group, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Center of Light, A.V. Church, 1030 West Ave. L-8, Lancaster. Call (661) 718-8731.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3000 and Ladies Auxiliary will serve steak or shrimp dinners, 5:30-8 p.m. at 4342 W. Ave. L. Takeout orders. Proceeds will go to community affairs. Members, guests and public welcome. Call (661) 943-2225.

Meditation class, 7-8:30 p.m. For location and information, call (661) 945-9832.

Schizophrenics Anonymous will meet, 6:30-8 p.m. in the multipurpose room on the mental health ward at Antelope Valley Hospital, 1600 W. Ave. J, Lancaster. Call Bill Slocum at (661) 947-1595 or (661) 319-5101.

The Ups and Downs, a support group for people who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or depression, will meet, 2 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Friendship Center, 43423 Division St. Suite 107, Lancaster. Call Bill Slocum at (661) 947-1595 or (661) 319-5101.

The Kaiser Permanente Grief Support Group will meet, 10-11:30 a.m. at the clinic offices, 44444 20th St. W. Open to the community. Free. Call (661) 951-2988.

Fun After 40 Ballroom Dance Club dance, 7:30-10 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Lessons are available, 6:30-7:30 p.m. for $2. Admission is $2 for members and $4 for nonmembers. Music by The Club Music. Call (661) 945-3734 or (661) 267-5551.

The Weekenders, a social and recreational group for mental health consumers, will meet, 1-2 p.m. at Antelope Valley Discovery Center, 1609 E. Palmdale Blvd. Call (661) 947-1595.

The Recovery Club will meet, 3-4 p.m. at Antelope Valley Discovery Center, 1609 E. Palmdale Blvd., Suite G. Call (661) 943-3956.

Al-Anon will have a 12-and-12 meeting at 10:30 a.m. at 1821 W. Lancaster Blvd. and a beginners meeting at 7 p.m. at 1737 E. Ave. R, Room 104, Palmdale. Call (661) 274-9353 or (800) 344-2666.

Pinochle Group for seniors, 6-9 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Flex and stretch, a workout for seniors, 8-9 a.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Bring floor mat and hand weights. Call (661) 267-5551.

Billiard Gang for seniors, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Oil painting class for seniors, 9-11 a.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Shop Talk Toastmasters will meet, 7-8:30 a.m. at Eduardo's Italian Restaurant, 819 W. Palmdale Blvd. Call (661) 942-6516 or (661) 266-3950.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Chapter 1681 will meet, 9:30-11 a.m. in Room 14 at Lancaster United Methodist Church, 918 W. Ave. J. Call (661) 943-4459.

Rosamond Moose Lodge, 1105 Sierra Highway, will serve dinner, 5-8 p.m. Cost is $4-$6.

Bingo will start at 10 a.m., offered by the Knights of Columbus, 719 W. Ave. M, Lancaster. Overeaters Anonymous will meet, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Lancaster United Methodist Church, 918 W. Ave. J, Room 13. Call (661) 943-0595. Hotline: (661) 789-5806.

Marijuana Anonymous will meet, 7:30-9 p.m. in the main conference room at Lancaster Community Hospital, 43830 10th St. W. Call (661) 940-5050.

Narcotics Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call (661) 944-0092 or (800) 353-6323 or check www.sava-na.org

SATURDAY

The Phun Time Cruisers, a PT Cruiser Club, will meet, 3-5 p.m. at Funland USA, 525 W. Ave. P-4 in Palmdale. Call (661) 726-1188 or e-mailcalicruiser@ptcruiserclub.net.

The Palmdale Youth and Community Choir and Orchestra will perform, 2-4 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 39228 10th St. W. Call (661) 272-9134.

The mouse and cookie from Laura Numeroff's book "If you Give a Mouse a Cookie" will visit, 9:30-10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 39228 10th St. W. Call (661) 272-9134.

Al-Anon will have a Spanish-speaking discussion meeting, 9 a.m. at 38345 30th St. E., Suite C-3. Call (661) 274-9353.

Facilitated Anger Management Group for ages 8-11 will meet, 2:30-4 p.m., teens will meet, 4:30-6 p.m., and adults will meet, 10:30-noon or 12:30-2 p.m. at the Family Resource Foundation, 38345 30th St. E., Suite A-2. Call (661) 266-8700 or (800) 479-CARE or visit the Web site: www.frf.av.org

Beginning Yoga, 9-10 a.m. at Unity Church of Antelope Valley, 39149 8th St. E. Call (661) 273-3341.

Women and Self-esteem support group meets in the Acton area. Call (661) 789-5232.

Healing Heart support group will meet, 4-5:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army store, 45001 Beech Ave. in Lancaster. Call (661) 943-5830.

Speed Ball and Bullet Bingo Tournament will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Palmdale Elks Lodge, 2705 E. Ave. Q in Palmdale. Call (661) 947-2027.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous -- HOW Concept will meet, 9 a.m. at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 1737 E. Ave. R, Palmdale. Call Jane at (661) 945-4798.

Women Midlife Transition Support Group for women over age 40 is facilitated by a professional psychotherapist. Call (661) 789-5232.

Overeaters Anonymous will meet, 10-11:30 a.m. in Room 13 at Lancaster United Methodist Church, 918 W. Ave. J. Call (661) 724-1820. Hotline: (661) 789-5806.

Narcotics Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call (661) 944-0092 or (800) 353-6323 or check www.todayna.com or www.sava-na.org

SUNDAY

Super Singles Dance Club will meet, 6:30 p.m. at 240 E. Ave. K, Lancaster. Admission: $4 for members, $6 for nonmembers. Club membership: $20. Call (661) 949-7448 or visit www.drdisco.com.

Teen Care and Support Group, for teens who have lost a family member or friend, will meet, 6:30 p.m. at Desert Vineyard Christian School, 1011 E. Ave. I, Room 302. Call (661) 945-2777.

Buklod Ng Pagkakaisa will hold happy-hour dance sessions, 4-9 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month at the Antelope Valley Senior Center, 777 Jackman St. The dance is open to singles or couples 40 and up. Donation is $3 per person. Call (661) 945-3474, (661) 945-3264 or (661) 945-9461, Ext. 232.

Palmdale Moose Lodge, 3101 E. Ave. Q, will host bingo games beginning at 1 p.m. Call (661) 947-6777.

Revealing Truth, a meditation and spiritual discussion, will be held, 4:45-6:15 p.m. Call (661) 723-9967.

Antelope Valley Chess Club will meet, 1-5 p.m. at American Legion Post 771, 39463 10th St. E., Palmdale. Call (661) 726-1323.

Bingo will be played at the Lancaster Elks Lodge, 240 E. Ave. K. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Early-bird games will start at 12:30 p.m. and regular games at 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Elks charity projects. Call (661) 942-1625.

Narcotics Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call (661) 944-0092 or (800) 353-6323 or check www.sava-na.org

Overeaters Anonymous will meet, 5-6 p.m. at 44960 Cedar Ave. in Lancaster. Call (661) 789-5806.

MONDAY

Co-Dependents Anonymous Step Study will meet, 6-7 p.m. at Antelope Valley Hospital, multipurpose meeting room, second floor, 1600 W. Ave. J, Lancaster. Call (661) 944-4927.

Recovery Inc., a self-help group for people with panic attacks, anxiety or depression, will meet, 6-8 p.m. at Antelope Valley Hospital, 1600 W. Ave. J, Lancaster, in Room 7, fourth floor. Call (661) 943-3956.

The Palmdale Elks Lodge, 2705 E. Ave. Q, will host bingo at 5:30 p.m. The grill will be open. Call (661) 947-2027.

Overeaters Anonymous will meet, 6-7 p.m. at the Methodist church, 918 W. Ave. J, Lancaster. Call (661) 722-0393.

Successful Marriage and Parenting Course, 7-9 p.m. at the High Desert Center. Free. Call (661) 538-1846 for information and location. The New Thought Institute, 1030 W. Ave. L-8, will hold classes at 7 p.m. on "How to Have More in a Have Not World," a book by Terry Cole-Whittaker. Call (661) 722-9035.

Co-Dependents Anonymous will host a 12-step recovery program, 7:30-9 p.m., at Antelope Valley Hospital, multipurpose meeting room, second floor, 1600 W. Ave. J, Lancaster. Call (661) 944-4927 or (661) 946-5846.

Grief Recovery Outreach Group will meet, 6:30-8 p.m. at Family Resource Foundation, 38345 30th St. E., Suite A-2, Palmdale. Call (661) 266-8700 or visit www.frf.av.org

Adult Anger Management Group will meet, 6:30-8 p.m. at Family Resource Foundation, 38345 30th St. E., Suite A-2, Palmdale. Call (661) 266-8700.

Paraclete High School bingo will start with early bird games at 6:30 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium, 42145 N. 30th St. W. Call (661) 943-3255 or (661) 943-1017 on Monday evenings.

The Highs and Lows, a support group for those diagnosed with manic depression or related disorders, will meet, 7-9 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E. Ave. J.

Al-Anon will have a discussion, 7 p.m. at 51st Street West and Ave. K. Child care provided. Call (661) 274-9353 or (800) 344-2666.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 572 will meet, 9-11 a.m. at the Mayflower Gardens chapel, 6570 W. Ave. L-12, Quartz Hill. Call (661) 943-3089.

Early bird bingo games will begin at 6:30 p.m. with regular games beginning at 7 p.m. at the Palmdale Elks Lodge, 2705 E. Ave. Q, Palmdale. Call (661) 947-2027.

Early bird bingo games will begin at 6:30 p.m. with regular games beginning at 7 p.m. at Paraclete High School, 42145 30th St. W., Lancaster. Call (661) 943-3255, Monday evenings: (661) 943-1017.

Bridge Club for seniors will meet, 9:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Beginner and intermediate players are welcome. Call (661) 267-5551.

Billiard Gang for seniors will meet, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Flex and stretch, a workout for seniors, 8-9 a.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Bring a floor mat and hand weights. Call (661) 267-5551.

Parent support group will meet, 6:30-8 p.m. at Family Resource Foundation, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd., Suite 203. The facilitated group is for parents who need help coping with family issues. Call (661) 266-8700.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous -- HOW Concept will meet, 6 p.m. at the Palmdale Cultural Center, 38530 Sierra Highway. Call (661) 273-1016.

Expectant parents can tour the Antelope Valley Hospital obstetrics department, 1600 W. Ave. J in Lancaster, and get information on what to expect during hospitalization, at sessions starting at 6 p.m. Visitors meet in the main lobby.

Narcotics Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call (661) 944-0092 or (800) 353-6323 or check www.sava-na.org

TUESDAY

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meets from 9 to 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month for brunch, speakers and crafts at Central Christian Church, 3131 W. Ave. J, Lancaster. Cost: $5 per meeting, plus $2 per child for child care. Scholarships are available. Call (661) 945-7902.

12 Step Recovery Group for alcohol and drug addiction, will meet, 7 p.m. at Desert Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 1011 E. Ave. I, Lancaster. Call (661) 945-2777.

Renegade 8's, a square dance plus-level workshop, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Sierra School, 747 W. Ave. J-12, Lancaster (behind Lancaster Community Hospital). Donation: $3.50. Call (661) 256-3497.

American Indian Little League will meet, 7 p.m. at HomeTown Buffet, 422 W. Ave. P. Call Harry Richard at (661) 267-2259.

Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous will meet, 7-8 p.m. in the multipurpose room in the Mental Health Unit on the second floor of Antelope Valley Hospital, 1600 W. Ave. J, Lancaster. Call Sharon at (661) 917-5191.

High Desert Woodworkers Club will meet, 6:30 p.m. at Denny's restaurant, 2005 W. Ave. K, Lancaster, the first Tuesday of each month. Call (760) 240-4705.

Bereavement Group will meet, 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at 42442 10th St. W., Suite D, Palmdale. Call (661) 951-1146.

Habitat for Humanity meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Palmdale United Methodist Church, 39055 10th St. W. Call toll-free (866) 619-4111 or visit www.valleyhabitat.org or hfhsfscv@earthlink.net

Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet, noon-3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E. Ave. J, Lancaster. Call Susan Baker at (661) 273-2200.

Youth Anger Management Group for ages 8-11 will meet, 6:30-8 p.m. at Family Resource Foundation, 38345 30th St. E., Suite A-2, Palmdale. Call (661) 266-8700 or (800) 479-CARE, or visit the Web site: www.frf.av.org

Plane Talk Toastmasters will meet, noon-1 p.m. at the Lockheed Credit Union, 1011 Lockheed Way. Call (661) 572-4123.

Parents Anonymous will meet, 9-10:30 a.m. at the Children's Bureau of Southern California, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd., Suite 210. Call (661) 272-9996.

Harmony Showcase Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will rehearse, 7:30 p.m. at 44857 Cedar St. The group is part of an international organization of women who sing four-part harmony. Call (661) 273-0995, (661) 285-1797 or (661) 940-3109.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly -- Chapter 1788 will meet, 6-7:30 p.m. at Mountain View Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 3255 E. Ave. R, Palmdale. Call (661) 947-0442.

Al-Anon will hold a discussion at noon at 1737 E. Ave. R, Room 104, Palmdale, and at 7 p.m. at the Palmdale Cultural Center, Room 704. Call (661) 274-9353 or (800) 344-2666.

Gamblers Anonymous will meet, 7:30-9 p.m. at 44300 Lowtree Ave., Suite 120, Lancaster. Call (661) 722-7105 or (661) 299-6942.

Cardio Knockout Blast, a workout for seniors, 8-9 a.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Bring a floor mat. Call (661) 267-5551.

Billiards Gang for seniors, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Sunrise Walkers will meet, 7-8 a.m. at the Antelope Valley Mall, Avenue P and 10th Street West in Palmdale. Call (661) 267-5611.

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program representative will be available, 1-3 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551 for an appointment.

Tumbleweed Card Club for seniors will play canasta, pinochle and other games, 1-4:30 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Basic computer class for seniors, 6-8 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Country Grooves 2, country line dancing, 5:30-6:30 p.m. for beginners and 6:30-8 p.m. for intermediate dancers at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Palmdale Youth Council will meet, 5:30 p.m. at the Palmdale Parks and Recreation office, 38260 10th St. E. Call (661) 267-5611.

Sierra Club will offer one- to two-hour conditioning hikes leaving at 6 p.m. from the Palmdale Park and Ride lot, Avenue S at the Antelope Valley Freeway. Moderately conditioned beginning hikers are welcome. Call (661) 273-2761.

Harmony Showcase Chorus, part of Sweet Adelines of the Antelope Valley, will meet, 7:30 p.m. at the Allied Arts Cedar Center, 44857 Cedar St., Lancaster. Call (661) 273-0995.

Expectant parent tours of the Antelope Valley Hospital obstetrics department will start at 6 p.m. from the hospital lobby, 1600 W. Ave. J, Lancaster.

Overeaters Anonymous will meet, 7-9 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1821 W. Lancaster Blvd. Beginners will meet at 7 p.m. Call (661) 948-2571. Hotline: (661) 789-5806.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous -- HOW Concept will meet, 10:30 a.m. at the Palmdale Cultural Center, 38530 Sierra Highway. Call (661) 273-1016.

In Lancaster at 6:30 at Robin's office 203 W. Ave. J. Call Dayle (661) 949-6959.

Overeaters Anonymous -- HOW Concept! will meet, 7:15 p.m. at Robin's Law Office, 203 W. Ave. J, Lancaster. Call (661) 949-9192.

Narcotics Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call (661) 944-0092 or (800) 353-6323 or check www.sava-na.com

WEDNESDAY

J&J Social and Travel Club will host a holiday cooking demonstration, 7 p.m. in Palmdale. Call (661) 267-2586.

Scrapbookers Club will meet, 5-7 p.m. at Peldyns, 27021 Twenty Mule Team Road, Boron. Free tools for use. Bring book and photos. Call (760) 608-1422.

Antelope Valley Intertribal Council Meeting, 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway. Call (661) 435-0423.

AIDS-related death support group meets at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 42442 10th St. W., Suite D, Palmdale. Call (661) 951-1146.

Sudden-death support group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 42442 10th St. W., Suite D, Palmdale. Call (661) 951-1146.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3000 will serve specialty meals, or hamburger baskets, 5:30-8 p.m. at the post, 4342 W. Ave. L. Proceeds will benefit community affairs. Members, guests and public welcome. Call (661) 943-2225.

Dual Recovery Anonymous, an informal 12-step group for mental health consumers with a history of substance abuse, will meet, 3 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Discovery Center, 1609 E. Palmdale Blvd., Suite G. Call (661) 947-1595.

Antelope Valley Interfaith Choir will meet, 6:30-8 p.m. For adults and mature teenagers. Call Kathe Walters at (661) 285-8306.

Hi-Desert Woodworkers Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Don's Restaurant, Victorville. Call (760) 240-4705.

Schizophrenics Anonymous will meet, 2 p.m. at the Discovery Center, 1609 E. Palmdale Blvd., Suite G, Palmdale. Call Bill Slocum at (661) 947-1595 or (661) 319-5101.

Belly dancing classes, 7-9 p.m. at the Alpine Grange, 8650 E. Ave. T-8, Littlerock. Lessons are $2. Call (661) 944-1747.

Desert Noon Lions Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, noon-1 p.m. at the California Pantry, 120 E. Palmdale Blvd. Call Barbara at (661) 947-4079.

Successful Marriage and Parenting Course will meet, 7-9 p.m. Free. For information and location, call (661) 538-1846.

Emotions Anonymous will meet, 7:30-9 p.m. in the multipurpose meeting room on the second floor at Antelope Valley Hospital, 1600 W. Ave. J, Lancaster. The organization is a 12-step, self-help group. Call (661) 943-5466.

Little Angels, a support group for families with young children with Down syndrome, meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the North Los Angeles County Regional Center, 43210 Gingham Ave., Lancaster. Call Cyndee Moore at (661) 945-6761 or e-mailcyndeem@nlacrc.com , or visit the Web site at www.geocities.com/littleangels--angelitos.

Al-Anon discussion group will meet at 7 p.m. at 39055 10th St. W., Palmdale; Alateen at 7 p.m. at 39055 10th St. W., Palmdale, and a women's discussion group at 7:30 p.m. at 32142 Crown Valley Road, Acton. Call (661) 274-9353 or (800) 344-2666.

A Course in Miracles discussion, 7-9 p.m. Call (661) 723-9967.

Palmdale Moose Lodge, 3101 E. Ave. Q, will host bingo games beginning at 10 a.m. Call (661) 947-6777.

Parents Anonymous, a group for parents to talk freely about being a parent, will meet, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Children's Bureau of Lancaster, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd., Suite 210, Palmdale. Call (661) 272-9996 or (909) 621-6184.

Bridge Club for seniors will meet, noon-3 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Beginner and intermediate players welcome. Call (661) 267-5551.

Blood pressure testing for seniors, 10-11:15 a.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Billiard Gang for seniors, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Flex and stretch, a workout for seniors, 8-9 a.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Bring a floor mat and hand weights. Call (661) 267-5551.

Knitting and crocheting for seniors, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Palmdale Cultural Center, 704 E. Palmdale Blvd. Bring your own supplies. Call (661) 267-5551.

Eye Opener Toastmasters Club will meet, 7-8:30 a.m. at Denny's Restaurant, 2005 W. Ave. K, Lancaster. Call Barbara Linde at (661) 947-2537 or Dwain Deets at (661) 948-2313.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous -- HOW Concept will meet, 6:30 p.m. at the Palmdale Youth Library, 38150 Sierra Highway, Palmdale. Call (661) 265-1839.

Overeaters Anonymous will meet, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Multipurpose Room 2 at Antelope Valley Hospital, 1600 W. Ave. J, Lancaster. Call (661) 256-7064. Hotline: (661) 789-5806.

Women's Eating Disorder Group will meet, 6-7:30 p.m. at Family Resource Foundation, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd., Suite 203. Call (661) 266-8700.

Bingo for seniors, 12:15-2:15 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Cost: 25 cents per card. Call (661) 267-5551.

Talents Unlimited Toastmasters will meet, 7 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Center, 44444 20th St. W., Lancaster. Call (661) 949-7423.

Antelope Valley Literacy Council will offer English-language classes, 2:30-4 p.m. in Room 15 at Mesa Intermediate School, 3243 E. Ave. R-8, Palmdale. Call (661) 948-3000.

Narcotics Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call (661) 944-0092 or (800) 353-6323 or check www.todayna.org

Mystery Writers Group will meet, 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 39228 10th St. W. Local author D.L. Browne leads the group, which is working out of the book "Self-editing for Fiction Writers" by Renni Browne and Dave King. Call (661) 272-9134.

J&J Social and Travel Club will host a seminar on sexual assault and other related crimes with host Sandy Darrington from SARS, 7 p.m. in Lancaster. Bring a snack to share and a beverage. Call (661) 267-2586 or (661) 943-5938.

Kids Managing Anger Together for ages 13-17, will meet, 4:30-6 p.m. at 38345 30th St. E., Suite B-1, Palmdale. Court approved. Call (661) 266-8700.

Low cost Facilitated Women's Group will deal with the death of a loved one, divorce, loss of relationship, infertility and other issues, noon-1:30 p.m. Call (661) 266-8700.

Fobi-Lyte Support Group meets, the third Wednesday of each month to address the medical, nutritional and social ramifications of weight-loss surgery, 7-9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 38630 5th St. W., Palmdale. Call (562) 402-9779.

Caregivers Support Group meets, 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center, 44421 10th St. W., Suite I, Lancaster. Call (661) 945-4852.

Sun Rise Walkers will walk, 7-8 a.m. at the Antelope Valley Mall, Avenue P and 10th St. West in Palmdale. Call (661) 267-5611.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet, 9-10:30 a.m. Call (661) 272-0207 or (661) 947-7672.

Eye Opener Toastmasters Club will meet, 7-8:30 a.m. at Denny's Restaurant, 2005 W. Ave. K, Lancaster. Call Al Moore at (661) 726-3627.

Talents Unlimited Toastmasters will meet, 7-8:30 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente. Call Alan Strech at (661) 940-4640.

Scrapbookers Club will meet, 5-7 p.m. at Peldyns, 27021 Twenty Mule Team Road, Boron. Free tools for use. Bring book and photos. Call (760) 608-1422.

Antelope Valley Intertribal Council meeting, 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway. Call (661) 435-0423.

AIDS-related death support group meets, 5:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 42442 10th St. W., Suite D, Lancaster. Call (661) 951-1146.

Sudden-death support group meets, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 42442 10th St. W., Suite D, Lancaster. Call (661) 951-1146.

Antelope Valley Interfaith Choir will meet, 6:30-8 p.m. For adults and mature teenagers. Call Kathe Walters at (661) 285-8306.

Hi-Desert Woodworkers Club meets, 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Don's Restaurant, Victorville. Call (760) 240-4705.

Schizophrenics Anonymous will meet, 2 p.m. at the Discovery Center, 1609 E. Palmdale Blvd., Suite G, Palmdale. Call Bill Slocum at (661) 947-1595 or (661) 319-5101.

Belly dancing classes, 7-9 p.m. at the Alpine Grange, 8650 E. Ave. T-8, Littlerock. Lessons: $2. Call (661) 944-1747.

Desert Noon Lions Club meets, noon-1 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the California Pantry, 120 E. Palmdale Blvd. Call Barbara at (661) 947-4079.

Successful Marriage and Parenting course, 7-8 p.m. in Lancaster. Free. For information and location, call (661) 538-1846.

Little Angels, a support group for families with young children with Down syndrome, meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the North Los Angeles County Regional Center, 43210 Gingham Ave., Lancaster. Call Cyndee Moore at (661) 945-6761 or e-mail cyndeem@nlacrc.com, or visit the Web site at www.geocities.com/littleangels--angelitos

A Course in Miracles discussion, 7-9 p.m. Call (661) 723-9967.

Palmdale Moose Lodge, 3101 E. Ave. Q, will host bingo games beginning at 10 a.m. Call (661) 947-6777.

Bridge Club for seniors will meet, noon-3 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Beginner and intermediate players welcome. Call (661) 267-5551.

Blood pressure testing for seniors, 10-11:15 a.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Billiard Gang for seniors, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Flex and stretch, a workout for seniors, 8-9 a.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Bring a floor mat and hand weights. Call (661) 267-5551.

Knitting and crocheting for seniors, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Palmdale Cultural Center, 704 E. Palmdale Blvd. Bring your own supplies. Call (661) 267-5551.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous -- HOW Concept. Call for location and time: (661) 265-1839.

Overeaters Anonymous will meet, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Multipurpose Room 2 at Antelope Valley Hospital, 1600 W. Ave. J, Lancaster. Call (661) 256-7064. Hotline: (661) 789-5806.

Women's Eating Disorder Group will meet, 6-7:30 p.m. at Family Resource Foundation, 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd., Suite 203. Call (661) 266-8700.

Bingo for seniors, 12:15-2:15 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Cost: 25 cents per card. Call (661) 267-5551.

Talents Unlimited Toastmasters will meet, 7 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Center, 44444 20th St. W., Lancaster. Call (661) 949-7423.

Antelope Valley Literacy Council will offer English-language classes, 2:30-4 p.m. in Room 15 at Mesa Intermediate School, 3243 E. Ave. R-8, Palmdale. Call (661) 948-3000.

Narcotics Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call (661) 266-2200 or check www.todayna.org

THURSDAY

Cedar Open Reading meets weekly, 7-9 p.m. in Cedar Hall, 44851 Cedar Ave., except on the second Thursday of the month, when the meeting is in the gallery, 44857 Cedar Ave. Call (661) 943-4314.

The Overcomers, an emotional and educational support group for mental health consumers, will meet, 6:30 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Discovery Center, 1609 E. Palmdale Blvd., Suite G. Call Bill Slocum or Mary Rogers at (661) 947-1595 or (661) 319-5101.

Aces & Deuces Square Dance Club will meet, 7-8:15 p.m. for beginners and 8:15-9:30 p.m. for plus at Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12, for ages 10 and up. Cost: $3. Call (661) 256-7650.

Grief/Bereavement Group will meet, 10 a.m. at ProCare Hospice, 42442 10th St. W., Suite D, Lancaster. Call (661) 951-1146.

The Ups and Downs, a support group for people with bipolar disorder or depression, will meet, 2 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Discovery Center, 1609 E. Palmdale Blvd., Suite G, Palmdale. Call Bill Slocum at (661) 947-1595 or (661) 319-5101.

Facilitated Anger Management Group for teens will meet, 4:30-6 p.m., and adults will meet, 6:30-8 p.m., at Family Resource Foundation, 38345 30th St. E., Suite A-2. Call (661) 266-8700 or (800) 479-CARE or visit the Web site: www.frf.av.org

Al-Anon will host a discussion, 1 p.m. at 1737 E. Ave. R, Palmdale; a step study at 7 p.m. at 1827 E. Ave. Q-10, Palmdale; and a meeting on Steps, Traditions, Concepts at 7:30 p.m. at 44815 Fig Ave., Suite 101, Lancaster. Call (661) 274-9353 or (800) 344-2666.

Emotions Anonymous will meet, 7-8:30 p.m. Information and location: (661) 723-9967.

Desert Aire Women's Golf Association will meet at Desert Aire Golf Course at Avenue P and 40th Street East. Call (661) 269-5982.

Cardio Knockout Blast, a workout for seniors, 8-9 a.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Bring a floor mat. Call (661) 267-5551.

Billiard Gang for seniors, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Palmdale Senior Center, 1002 E. Ave. Q-12. Call (661) 267-5551.

Sun Rise Walkers will walk, 7-8 a.m. at the Antelope Valley Mall, Avenue P and 10th St. West in Palmdale. Call (661) 267-5611.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet, 9-10:30 a.m. Call (661) 272-0207 or (661) 947-7672.

Sierra Club will offer one- to two-hour conditioning hikes leaving at 6 p.m. from the Palmdale Park and Ride lot, Avenue S at Antelope Valley Freeway. Moderately conditioned beginning hikers are welcome. Call (661) 273-2761.

High Desert Toastmasters will meet, 7 p.m. at the California Pantry, 120 E. Palmdale Blvd. Call (661) 822-6310 or (661) 946-1223.

Soroptimist International of Antelope Valley will meet, noon at the Holiday Inn of Palmdale-Lancaster, 38630 5th St. W., Palmdale. Business and professional women are invited. Call (661) 946-1609.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous -- HOW Concept will meet, 5:30 p.m. at the Palmdale Cultural Center, 38530 Sierra Highway. Call (661) 274-4178.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Chapter 569 will meet, 6:30 p.m. at Grecian Isles Mobile Home Park, 4444 E. Ave. R, Palmdale. Call (661) 947-7672 or (661) 285-5003.

Overeaters Anonymous will meet, 7:30-9 p.m. Step Workbook reading and writing. Call (661) 947-7935. Hotline: (661) 789-5806.

Support group for women in abusive or battering situations will meet, 1-3:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Spanish-language group also will meet, 10 a.m.-noon. Call (661) 945-6736 or (661) 945-5509.

Narcotics Anonymous: For meeting times and locations, call (661) 266-2200 or check www.sava-na.com

FRIDAY

Speakers in the Wind Toastmasters will meet, noon-1 p.m. at the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway. Call Jack Knight at (661) 946-7166.

Adult Anger Management Group will meet, 6:30-8 p.m. Court approved. Call (661) 266-8700.

Low Cost Facilitated Parenting Group will meet, 10-11:30 a.m. Court approved. Call (661) 266-8700.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets, the first and third Fridays of each month, 9:15 a.m.-noon at Church of Christ, 1655 E. Lancaster Blvd. Includes a hot breakfast buffet, discussion groups, featured speaker, craft and demonstrations. Children welcome. Cost: $5 for moms and $3 for kids. Call (661) 943-3162 or (661) 942-1638.

Stress Management will meet, 1 p.m. at 43423 Division St., Suite 107, Lancaster. Call (661) 947-1595 or (661) 726-2850, Ext. 221.

Speakers in the Wind Toastmaster Club 2867 will meet, noon-1 p.m. at the Chimbole Cultural Center. Call Joyce Hall at (661) 946-1181 or Barbara Linde at (661) 947-2537.

Sun Rise Walkers will walk, 7-8 a.m. at the Antelope Valley Mall, Avenue P and 10th St. West in Palmdale. Call (661) 267-5611.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly will meet, 9-10:30 a.m. Call (661) 272-0207 or (661) 947-7672.

Celebrate Recovery, a biblically based 12-step recovery program, will meet, 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 44648 15th St. W. Call Pastor Pat Tanner at (661) 948-0855.

The Lightkeepers, Spiritual Discussion Group, will meet, 7:30 p.m. at Center of Light, A.V. Church, 1030 West Ave. L-8, Lancaster. Call (661) 718-8731.