ORGANIZATIONS

TODAY

Active Single Friends: Swim; 9 a.m.; 389-7292.

Bend/Sunrise Lions Club: 7 to 8 a.m.; Jake’s Restaurant, 2210 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 389-8678.

Bend Cascade Duplicate Bridge Club: 7 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 617-9107.

Bend Downtowners Association: Discussion of 2008-09 Economic Improvement Budget; 8 a.m.; First Baptist Church, 60 N.W. Oregon Ave., Bend; 385-6570.

Cascades Mountaineers: 7 p.m.; Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 549-1322.

Cash Flow Club and Creating Passive Income: Play Robert Kiyosaki’s Cash Flow board game and share ideas for creating multiple streams of passive income; 6 p.m., meetings rotate days of the week; e-mail bendliving@hotmail.com for current schedule.

Central Oregon Chess Club: 6 p.m.; Aspen Ridge Retirement Home, 1010 N.E. Purcell Blvd., Bend; 385-8500.

Central Oregon Community Gay/Straight Alliance Network Support Group: LGBTQ youth 20 and younger and their allies are welcome to attend; 6 to 8 p.m.; contact virginiam@humandignitycoalition.org for location information.

A Course in Miracles: Live with passion, purpose and faith; study and discussion; 7 p.m.; 1012 N.W. Wall St., Suite 210, Bend; 389-1580.

Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club: 7 p.m.; 21520 S.E. Modoc Lane, Bend; 317-1545.

The Golden Age Club: Pinochle, great people, snacks, prizes and fun; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 S.E. Fifth St., Bend; 389-1752.

Kiwanis Club of Redmond: Noon to 1 p.m.; Sully’s Restaurant, 314 S.W. Fifth St., Redmond; 548-5935

MOMS Club of Bend: North chapter meeting; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; First United Methodist Church, 680 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 389-5249 or www .momsclubofbendor.org.

Newcomers Club of Bend: Women’s luncheon for all interested women; 10 a.m.; 550-7524.

Oregon Hunters Association: Meeting of the Bend chapter; 7 p.m.; China Sun Buffet, 150 N.E. Bend River Mall Drive, Bend; 382-7969.

Prime Time Toastmasters: 12:05 to 1:05 p.m.; 175 S.W. Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville; 416-6549.

Redmond Area Toastmasters: Improve your communication and leadership skills in a supportive and positive learning environment; 7 to 8 a.m.; Redmond Fire Station, north entrance, 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave., Redmond; 548-6575.

Sassy Singles: Single women of any age welcome; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 771-2402.

Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA): For individuals interested in the Middle Ages and Renaissance; 6:30 p.m.; Jake’s Diner, 2210 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 382-8085 or www .corvaria@antir.sca.org.

THURSDAY

American Legion Post 4: Open to all wartime veterans; guest speakers and food; 6:30 p.m.; Elks Lodge, 63120 N.E. Boyd Acres Road, Bend; 617-0644.

Bend Horseshoe Club: A weekly practice; everyone welcome; 4 p.m.; Juniper Park horseshoe courts, Bend; 385-5215.

Bend Singles Night: Meet new friends and enjoy a great happy hour and prizes; 5 p.m. to close; Black Horse Saloon, 20565 N.E. Brinson Blvd., Bend; 382-4270 or www.blackhorsesaloon.com.

Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living: Social and support opportunities for people with disabilities; 10:30 a.m.; 20436 S.E. Clay Pigeon Court, Bend; 388-8103.

Communicators Plus Toastmasters: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.; IHOP Restaurant, 30 N.E. Bend River Mall Drive, Bend; 593-1656.

Central Oregon Ukulele Club: For anyone interested in playing or learning the ukulele; 6:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 317-5750 or www.ukeniks.org.

Deschutes Democratic Party Meeting: 6:30 p.m. social, 7 to 9 p.m. meeting; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St., Bend; www.deschutesdems.org.

The Golden Age Club: Pinochle, great people, snacks, prizes and fun; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 S.E. Fifth St., Bend; 389-1752.

Harmoneers Men’s Chorus: 7 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 382-3392.

Home Schooling Group: While the La Pine Home Schooling Group meets, the library provides activities for the students ages 6-17; 1:15 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 312-1090.

Kiwanis International of Prineville: Luncheon program meeting; noon; Meadow Lakes Restaurant, 300 S.W. Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville; 447-5090.

MOMS Club of Bend: South chapter holds its meeting; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Aspen Ridge Retirement Community, 1010 N.E. Purcell Blvd., Bend; 389-5249 or www.momsclubofbendor.org.

Music Club: Join the La Pine Public Library as it showcases music from its collection; laptops, lattes and listening welcome; 6 to 8 p.m.; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine; 312-1090.

Redmond Duplicate Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave., Redmond; for partners and game confirmation, call 923-3221.

Rotary Club of Redmond: Noon; Juniper Go Club, 1938 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; 419-1889 or www.redmondoregonrotary.com.

Second Childhood Doll Club: Open to anyone interested in dolls, stuffed bears and all accessories; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; call for location; 923-8557 or 548-4269.

Soroptimist International of Bend: 12 p.m.; Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 633-7582 or www.sibend.org.

South MOPS: For mothers of infants to kindergarten-age children; $6; 9 to 11:30 a.m.; New Hope Church, 20080 S.W. Pinebrook Blvd., Bend; 318-8742.

Think Again Parents (TAPS) Substance Abuse Prevention Team of Redmond: Concerned community members work toward prevention of substance abuse in area youth; 4 to 5:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, Historical Room, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 548-4481.

FRIDAY

Bend Attachment Parenting Play Group: Meeting for parents with children; free; 10 a.m. to noon; tumalo@mac.com or 504-6929.

Cascade Duplicate Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 617-9107.

Deschutes County Ballroom Dance Club: No experience necessary and no partner needed; free; 8 to 10 p.m.; 175 N.E. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 322-0220 or www.dcbdc.com.

The Golden Age Club: Pinochle, great people, snacks, prizes and fun; 1 to 4 p.m.; 40 S.E. Fifth St., Bend; 389-1752.

Oregon Natural Desert Association: Annual meeting with talking, hiking, desert beauty and bluegrass from BendNStrings Friday-Sunday; $55; Hancock Field Station; 330-2638.

Peace Vigil: 4 to 5:30 p.m.; Brandis Square, 1033 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 388-1793.

Pinochle: Senior citizens of Bend 55 and older meet to play pinochle; The Vintage of Bend, 611 N.E. Bellevue Drive, Bend; 388-4286.

Redmond Area Toastmasters: Improve your communication and leadership skills in a supportive and positive learning environment; noon to 1 p.m.; First American Title, 1330 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond; 548-6575.

Soroptimist International of Prineville Charitable Trust: Bingo; 6:30 p.m.; Prineville Soroptimist Senior Center, 180 N.E. Belknap St., Prineville; 447-6844.

SATURDAY

American Sewing Guild: Bend chapter monthly meeting features current and former 4-H members showing sewing projects and discussing 4-H experience; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Hancock Fabrics, 63040 N. Highway 97, Bend; 279-0635.

BENDubs Car Club: For European car enthusiasts; 7 p.m.; Cascade Lakes Lodge, 1441 S.W. Chandler Ave., Bend; www.bendubs.com.

Daughters of the American Revolution: Bend chapter meeting; 11:30 lunch, 1 p.m. meeting; Mazatlan Restaurant, 675 N.E. U.S. Highway 26, Madras; 322-0898.

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

Oregon Trail Appaloosa Horse Club: 1 p.m.; Pappy’s Pizzeria, 1655 N. U.S.Highway 97, Redmond; 420-6846.

Redmond AAUW: featuring Sisters author and naturalist Jim Anderson; 10 a.m.; Izzy’s, 810 S.W. 11th St., Redmond; maffai@bendcable.com

Redmond French Conversation Group: Learn and practice speaking French; 1:30 p.m.; Santiago’s Maté Co., 528 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 447-0732.

Redmond Masonic Lodge: breakfast at 9 a.m.; Stated Communication at 10 a.m.; 627 Seventh St. Redmond, Redmond; 548-3455 or www.redmondlodge.org.

Redmond Spanish Conversation Group: Native speakers of Spanish and English help each other learn their language; 9:30 a.m.; Santiago’s Maté Co., 528 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 447-0732.

Sisters Garden Club: Dottie Barringer gives pressed-flower demonstration; guests and prospective members welcome; 9:30 a.m.; City Hall, 520 E. Cascade Ave., Sisters; 549-6415.

Speakers Unlimited: 9 a.m. to noon; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 383-1780.

SUNDAY

Bingo: Presented by the United Senior Citizens of Bend; 1 to 4 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 388-1133.

A Course in Miracles: Live with passion, purpose and faith; 9:30 a.m. meditation, 10 a.m. study group; 1012 N.W. Wall St., Suite 210, Bend; 389-1580.

Deschutes County Four-Wheelers: 5 p.m. dinner, 6 p.m. meeting; Papa’s Pizzeria, 20265 S.W. Meyer Drive, Bend; 389-0090 or www .deschutescounty4wheelers.com.

Human Dignity Advocates: Peace gathering; 7 to 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Park, 450 N.E. Third St., Prineville; 350-5133.

MONDAY

Active Single Friends: Social walk; 9 a.m.; Juniper Park, Bend; 610-4164.

Beta Sigma Phi: The local chapter of this national women’s sorority, which promotes life learning and friendship, meets; 7 p.m.; meeting locations vary; 389-4337.

Bend Zen: A meditation sitting group for all levels; 7 to 9 p.m.; Old Stone Church, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave.; 382-6122.

Cascade Duplicate Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 617-9107.

Central Oregon Newcomers/Oldcomers: Socializing, lunch and a speaker; $10; noon; Redmond VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; R.S.V.P. to 548-2968.

Central Oregon Sweet Adelines: 7 to 9 p.m.; Opportunity Foundation building, 835 E. State Highway 126, Redmond; 322-0265 or www.showcasechorus.com.

Conversational English Class: The Latino Community Association offers this drop-in class; snacks and child care provided; free; 6 to 8 p.m.; Grace Baptist Church, 566 N.E. Clay Ave., Bend; 382-4366.

The Golden Age Club: Pinochle players wanted, free pinochle lessons and light refreshments; no experience necessary; reservations required; 1 to 3 p.m.; 40 S.E. Fifth St., Bend; 389-8314 or 350-8329.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows: 6 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 322-0983.

Language and Cultural Exchange: The Latino Community Association offers this event to practice Spanish and enjoy discussions about culture; snacks and child care provided; $1; 6 to 8 p.m.; Grace Baptist Church, 566 N.E. Clay Ave., Bend; 382-4366.

Lions International of Prineville: Breakfast, business and program; noon; The Apple Peddler, 1485 N.E. Third St., Prineville; 447-6926.

Mt. Bachelor Quilt Guild Meeting: All levels of quilters welcome; guest speakers, quilting info and a show and tell; 6:30 p.m. refreshments; 7 p.m. meeting; State of Oregon Offices Meeting Room, 1300 N.W. Wall St., Bend; $2 guests; $25 for membership; www.quiltsqq.com.

PFLAG Central Oregon: For parents, families and friends of gays and lesbians; 6:30 p.m.; Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 317-2334 or www.pflagcentralor.org.

OpportuniTea: Women’s Resource Center of Central Oregon hosts a monthly tea to invite anyone to learn more about the classes, services, referrals and volunteer opportunities; 5 to 6:30 p.m.; Women’s Resource Center of Central Oregon, 222 S.E. Urania Lane, Bend; 385-0750.

Redmond Chess Club: 3 to 6:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 350-3345.

Scottish Country Dance: Beginners always welcome; $3; 7 p.m.; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 N.W. Harmon Blvd., Bend; 549-0527.

Whispering Winds Chess Club: Any and all interested are cordially invited to attend; 6:30 to 10 p.m.; Whispering Winds retirement home, 2920 N.E. Conners Ave., Bend; 312-1507.

Women’s Support Group/Reunin de Grupo de Mujeres: Gathering for Spanish-speaking and bilingual women to meet new friends; child care provided; 6-8 p.m.; Westside Village Magnet School, 1101 N.W. 12th St., Bend; 382-4366.

Writing For Fun: Participants are encouraged to write and present to the group each week; $1; 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 388-1133.

TUESDAY

AARP Lunch: Guest speaker Doug Stout from Redmond Greenhouse; 11:30 a.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 382-8944.

Bend Agility Dog Club: Weekly practice; 385-6872 or 385-5215 for information.

Bend Elks Lodge #1371: 7:30 p.m.; 63120 N.E. Boyd Acres Road, Bend; 389-7438 or 382-1371.

Bend Go Club: Meets weekly; 6:30 to 9 p.m.; Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, The Forum Shopping Center, 2610 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 385-9198 or www.usgo.org.

Bend Highnooners Toastmaster Club: Noon to 1 p.m.; New Hope Church, Classroom D, 20080 S.W. Pinebrook Blvd., Bend; 350-6980.

Bend Kiwanis Club: Noon; King Buffet, 2000 N.E. Third St., Suite 104, Bend; 389-3678.

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

Cascade Horizon Senior Band: For seniors older than 50 with previous band experience; 3:45 to 6 p.m.; High Desert Middle School band room, 61111 S.E. 27th St., Bend; 382-2712.

Civil Air Patrol: Youth aerospace education cadet program; 7 p.m.; Morning Star Christian School, 19741 Baker Road, Bend; 598-7479.

Civil Air Patrol: High Desert Squadron senior members meeting; 7 p.m.; Epic Aircraft, 22590 Nelson Road, Bend; 923-3499.

Cribbage Club: Nine-game scorecard; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road, Bend; 388-1133.

High Desert Society of the Arts: Redmond-based arts advocacy group meets; time and location varies; 279-0007 or admin@highdesertsocietyofthearts.org.

International Folk Dancing: Beginning to advanced dancing; no partners needed; $4; 7 p.m.; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 N.W. Harmon Blvd., Bend; 318-8799.

La Pine Lions Club: Noon; John C. Johnson Center, First Street and Coach Road, La Pine; 536-9235.

Soroptimist International of Prineville: Prineville Soroptimist Senior Center, 180 N.E. Belknap St., Prineville; 447-6844.

Soroptimist International of Redmond: Noon; First American Title, 1330 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond; 504-8163.

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