ORGANIZATIONS

WEDNESDAY

Bend Christian Women’s Club: Featuring a talk by blind dog musher Rachael Scdoris; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Shilo Inn Banquet Room, 3105 NE O.B. Riley Road, Bend; 548-0492.

Bend/Sunrise Lions Club: 7 to 8 a.m.; Black Bear Restaurant, 1415 NE Third St., Bend; 330-8986.

The Golden Age Club: Pinochle; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 SE Fifth St., Bend;

389-1752.

Cascade Mountaineers: 7 p.m.; Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; 549-1322.

Oregon Association of Mortgage Professionals: 5 p.m. social, 6 p.m. meeting; Bend Golf and Country Club, 61045 Country Club Drive, Bend; 330-6513.

THURSDAY

Book-A-Lunch: Bring your lunch and enjoy book discussions; noon to 1 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 312-1090.

Central Oregon Dachshund Club: 382-0685.

Central Oregon Christian Singles: For men and women age 45 and older; call for details; 815-3277.

Communicators Plus Toastmasters Club: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.; Shilo Inn Banquet Room, 3105 O.B. Riley Road, Bend; 317-8875.

Central Oregon Ukelele’s Club: Anyone interested in playing or learning the ukelele; 6:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; 548-0301.

Deschutes Democrats: Reorgan-ization meeting; 6 p.m.; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St., Bend; 693-8620.

The Golden Age Club: Pinochle; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 SE Fifth St., Bend;

389-1752.

Harmoneers Men’s Chorus: 7 p.m.; Bend Elks, 70 NW Newport Ave., Bend; 318-4141.

Indoor Park of Redmond: Cooperative for children ages 0 to 5; 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Redmond Community Church, 237 NW Ninth St., Redmond; 771-9093.

LeTip of Bend: Business networking group; 7:15 a.m.; Shilo Inn, 3105 O.B. Riley Road, Bend; 749-2585.

Redmond Duplicate Bridge Club: Open to all; 12:30 p.m.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave.; to confirm, call 923-3221.

Soroptimist International of Bend: Noon; Black Bear Diner, 1415 NE 3rd St., Bend; 322-7013.

Soroptimist International of Redmond: Noon; Sully’s Banquet Room, Redmond; 548-2184.

SpeakEasy Toastmasters: Noon to 1 p.m.; Central Oregon Environ-mental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; 420-6720.

Military Officers Association of America, Central Oregon Chapter: Annual Christmas party; 6 p.m.; Bend Golf and Country Club, 61045 Country Club Drive, Bend; 388-9073.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): 9 to 11:30 a.m.; New Hope Church, 20080 Pinebrook Blvd., Bend;

382-9089.

Oregon Equestrian Trails Mid-Central Oregon Chapter: 5:30 p.m.; Prineville Fire Hall, Belknap and Fifth streets, Prineville; 416-8967.

Redmond Time Traders: Holiday meet-up; 5:30 p.m.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave., Redmond; 504-7060.

Sierra Club: Holiday gathering, featuring live music by Coyo; 6:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; 389-9115.

FRIDAY

Central Oregon Nordic Club: For skiers, friends and family; 6:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend; 382-1099.

Deschutes County Ballroom Dance Club: 7 to 9 p.m.; 1350 S. Highway 97, Redmond; $10 ballroom dance class from 7 to 8 p.m., free dance 8 to 9 p.m.; 504-8840.

The Golden Age Club: Pinochle; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 SE Fifth St., Bend;

389-1752.

Northwest Attachment Parenting: Offering family support and play dates; 11 a.m. to noon; Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy, 63060 Layton Ave., Bend;

389-2914.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): Activities, crafts and ”mom time” for mothers of preschoolers; 9 to 11:30 a.m.; Church of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th St., Bend; 318-3361.

SATURDAY

Deschutes County Ballroom Dance Club: Country Western dance; 8 to 10 p.m.; 1350 S. Highway 97, Redmond; $5 class 8 to 8:30 p.m., free 8:30 to 10 p.m.; 504-8840.

Daughters of the American Revolution Bend Chapter: 10 a.m.; Deschutes County Historical Society, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend; 322-0898.

Jumpin’ Juniper Good Sams: Meet second weekend each month for camp-outs, potluck and fellowship; 504-1514 or 382-7031.

SUNDAY

Active Single Friends: Brunch; 10 a.m.; J.J. North’s Restaurant, 2050 NE Third St., Bend; 389-7408.

Compassionate Communication: Practice group based on nonviolent communication; 4 to 6 p.m.; Women’s Resource Center, 222 SE Urania Lane, Bend; 549-1556.

United Senior Citizens of Bend Bingo: 1 to 4 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend; 388-1133.

MONDAY

Active Single Friends: Social walk; Juniper Park, Bend; 8:30 a.m.;

389-7408.

Bend Chess Club: 6:30 to 10 p.m.; Wild Oats Cafe, The Forum Shopping Center, Highway 20, Bend; 389-1611.

Bend Go Club: For fans of the ancient Chinese board game; 6:30 p.m.; Wild Oats Cafe, The Forum Shopping Center, highway 20, Bend; 385-9198.

Bend Kiwanis Club: Noon; J.J. North’s Restaurant, 2050 NE Third St., Bend; 389-3678.

Beta Sigma Phi, Xi Beta Phi Chapter: 7 to 9 p.m.; 389-4337.

Central Oregon Sweet Adelines: 7 to 9 p.m.; Opportunity Foundation Building, 835 E. Highway 126, Redmond; 317-5753 or www.showcasechorus.com.

The Golden Age Club: Cribbage; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 SE Fifth St., Bend;

389-1752.

Northwest Attachment Parenting: Support group for early-childhood parenting; time and location varies; 389-2914 or renmoseley@bend

broadband.com.

Scottish Country Dance: 7 p.m.; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 Harmon Blvd., Bend; 549-7311.

PFLAG Central Oregon: For parents, families, and friends of gays and lesbians; 6 p.m.; Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 NW Wall St., Bend; 317-2334.

Silver Sage Society: Thinking Allowed: A discussion group for tackling problems affecting the community, state and nation; 1:30 p.m.; Chandler Building, 1027 NW Trenton Ave., Bend; 617-4663.

TUESDAY

Bend Elks Lodge #1371: 7:30 p.m.; 70 NW Newport Ave.; 389-7438 or 382-1371.

Bend Highnooners Toastmaster Club: Noon to 1 p.m.; Shilo Inn banquet room, Bend; 385-8831.

Beta Sigma Phi, Chapter Eta Xi: 7 to 9 p.m.; 390-7623.

Cascade Horizon Senior Band: For seniors over 50 with previous band experience; 3:45 to 6 p.m.; High Desert Middle School band room, 61111 SE 27th St., Bend;

330-1989.

Deschutes County Chess Club: Free lessons and players of all levels; 6 to 10 p.m.; Papa’s Pizza Parlor, 20265 Meyer Drive, Bend; seantobin_2000@yahoo.com.

The Golden Age Club: Bridge; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 SE Fifth St., Bend;

389-1752.

High Desert Society of the Arts: Open painting; 9:30 a.m.; Sam Johnson Park, 1500 SW 15th St., Redmond; 408-6554.

Meditation Group: Presented by Science of Spirituality; 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 SW Dogwood Ave., Redmond; 541-4737.

Rim Rock Riders: Roping; 6 p.m.; 63303 O.B. Riley Road, Bend;

388-1365.

Wine Club: Informal club for people interested in wine and wine culture; 6:30 p.m.; Vino Mercato, 916 NW Wall St., Bend; 385-6979.

Fellowship of Christian Cowboys: Potluck, music and fellowship; 6:30 p.m.; 504-1329 or 923-2353.

Mothers of PreSchoolers (MOPS) Sisters Chapter: 9 to 11 a.m.; 15220 McKenzie Highway, Sisters; 317-4690.