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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016 COMMUNITY NOTES SATURDAY Sit and Stitch Group — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Custom Threads, 1282 Commercial St. Knitting, cro- cheting and needle work. For infor- mation, call 503-325-7780. Daughters of the American Revolution members honor veterans Detachment 1228 Marine Corps League — noon, Uptown Cafe, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, War- renton. For information, contact Lou Neubecker at 503-717-0153. Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325- 3231. Spinning Circle — 1 to 3 p.m., Astoria Fiber Arts Academy, 1296 Duane St. Bring a spinning wheel. For information, call 503-325-5598 or go to httpastoria¿berarts.com Submitted Photo Authentic Spiritual Conver- sations — 3 to 4:15 p.m., Seaside Public Library conference room, 1131 Broadway. Exploring spiritual questions, doubts, practices and longings in a space where every- one’s needs are respectfully held. All faiths, including “spiritual but not religious,” agnostic and atheist are welcome. For information, email info@cgifellowship.org or call 916- 307-9790. Line Dancing — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Seaside American Legion, 1315 Broadway. For information, call 503-738-5111. No cost; suggested $5 tip to the instructor. Pictured, members of the Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and Vietnam veterans who were recipients of DAR certificates of Appreciation for Service, presented March 29 at the American Legion in Seaside. Although not all of the 243 recipients attended, the post commander will give out the remaining certificates as those individuals come in. Regent Sandra Fuller, Sue Glen and Rob- in Rhodes greeted each veteran, and cookies, coffee and lemonade were shared. Veterans from other wars were also present, and were thanked for their service. person. Players with highest and second highest scores split the prize. Game is designed for play- ers 55 and older, but all ages are welcome. Astoria Kiwanis Club — noon, El Tapatio, 229 W. Marine Drive. For information, call Robert McClelland at 503-894-0187 or Susan Brooks at 503-741-0186 or 503-338-4994. Line Dancing for Seniors — 3 to 4:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Not for begin- ners. For information, call 503-325- 3231. Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. Astoria Toastmasters — 6:30 p.m., Hotel Elliot conference room, 357 12th St. Visitors welcome. For information, go to www.toastmas- ters.org or call 503-894-0187. Bras2Moms Fitting — 1 to 3 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospital Birthing Center, 2111 Exchange St. Bras2Moms provides free nursing bras and/or tanks to mothers, so women do not become discouraged with, or stop breastfeeding because they cannot afford a nursing bra. A $5 donation is requested, but not required. For best ¿t, come for a ¿tting two weeks after giving birth. Sizes subject to availability. For in- formation, call 503-325-4321. MONDAY Chair Exercise Program — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Scandinavian Workshop — 10 a.m., First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. Needlework, hardanger, knitting, crocheting, embroidery and quilting. All are welcome. For information, call 503-325-1364 or 503-325-7960. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. Cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro- gram — noon, Warrenton Commu- nity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Sug- gested donation of $5 for seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For information, or to volunteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday. Astoria Rotary Club — noon, second Àoor of the Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Guests always welcome. For information, go to www.AstoriaRotary.org Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Cost is $1 per regular session per Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3231. Sit and Stitch Group — 1 to 3 p.m., Custom Threads, 1282 Com- mercial St. Knitting, crocheting and needle work. For information, call 503-325-7780. Columbia Northwestern Mod- el Railroading Club — 1 p.m., in Hammond. Group runs trains on HO-scale layout. For information, call Don Carter at 503-325-0757. SUNDAY to have a meal delivered, call 503- 325-9693. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance — 7 to 9 p.m., Room A, Columbia Memorial Hos- pital, 2111 Exchange St. Open to all those diagnosed with a mood disorder, or have a family member or friend diagnosed, or who think they might have depression or bipolar disorder. For information, contact Patricia Fessler at 503- 325-8930. TUESDAY World War II Warbirds — 8 a.m., Labor Temple Diner, 934 Duane St. Stewardship Quilting Group — 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Lu- theran Church, 725 33rd St. All are welcome. Donations of material al- ways appreciated. For information, call Janet Kemp at 503-325-4268. Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m. to noon, 24002 U St., Ocean Park, Wash. Men’s group. For informa- tion, call Jack McBride at 360-665- 2721. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503- 325-9693. A Course in Miracles — The Astoria ACIM study group meets weekly from 3 to 4 p.m. Bring your book. For information and location, call 916-307-9790 or email mof- fett@cgiFellowship.org Evergreen Masonic Lodge No. 137 — 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, 201 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside. All Masons and their families are welcome. For in- formation, call 503-717-0808. Astoria Yacht Club — 6:30 p.m., West Mooring Basin, 300 In- dustry St., Suite 201. First meeting of the 2016 racing season This is an organization meeting for boat captains interested in participating in the club’s racing program. All sailboats are eligible, member or nonmember. Moms Offering Moms Sup- port Club — 9 a.m., Capt. Gray Port of Play, 785 Alameda Ave. For information, go to www.momsclubo- fastoria.org or email president@ momsclubofastoria.org Angora Hiking Club — 10 a.m., Blue Scorcher Baker & Café, 1493 Duane St. Astoria Wander walk. For information, call Roger Westerman at 213-448-9441. Help Ending Abusive Re- lationship Tendencies — 10 to 11:30 a.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St. HEART covers subjects related to the effects of domestic violence on children, parents and other family members, dynamics of power and control, and how to rec- ognize red Àags. For anyone in an abusive relationship, or who knows someone who is. Call Juli Hol to re- serve a spot at 503-325-3426, ext. 103. Open Sewing Gathering — 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Home- spun Quilts, 108 10th St. For information, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177 or go to http://home- spunquilt.com Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 sug- gested donation), $6.75 for those younger than age 60. For informa- tion, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861- 4200. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. WEDNESDAY Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club — 7 a.m., Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S. U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For information, call 503-325-4030. Chair Exercise Program — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is $5. For information, or Ukulele Players — 1:30 p.m., Warrenton Masonic Lodge, 66 S.W. Fourth St., Warrenton. All are wel- come, including beginners. Loaner ukuleles available. For information, call Roger Williams at 503-717- 5645. Line Dancing for Seniors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3231. Seaside Dementia Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., Necan- icum Village, 2500 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside. For families and/or caregivers of dementia patients. All are welcome. To attend, RSVP to 503-738-0900. Warrenton Gateway Masonic Lodge No. 175 — 6:30 p.m. din- ner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, at 66 S.W. Fourth St., Warrenton. Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748 — 7:30 p.m., 324 Avenue A, Sea- side. For information, call 503-738- 6651 or email seasideelks@yahoo. com THURSDAY Chair Exercise Program — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. North Coast Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Astoria Golf and Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton. For infor- mation, call 503-717-0392 or go to www.clatsopcountyoregon.repub- lican Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 sug- gested donation), $6.75 for those younger than age 60. For informa- tion, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861- 4200. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503- 325-9693. Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro- gram — noon, Warrenton Commu- nity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Sug- gested donation of $5 for seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For information, or to volunteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday. Seaside Rotary Club — noon, Shilo Inn, 20 N. Prom, Seaside. For information, go to http://seasidero- tary.com Lower Columbia Hospice Bereavement and Grief Support Group — 2 to 4 p.m., Meeting Room 1, Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Group is open to those who are age 18 or older. For information, call 503-338-6230. Columbia River Meditation Group — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Room 306, Towler Hall, Clatsop Commu- nity College. Class led by ordained Zen priest and is nonreligious. Group practices different medita- tion styles, focuses on developing a regular meditation practice. All are welcome. For information, email shinei@zendust.org Lower Columbia Danish Society — 7 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. Jen Zamon talks about Legos, the popular Danish building brick toy. Scan- dinavian Festival planning will be discussed. Save the date: 2:30 p.m. May 15 for making Frikadeller for the festival at the Columbia Me- morial Hospital Community Center. All are welcome. An interest in Danish heritage, culture and tradi- tions is all that is needed to attend meetings, which are held in En- glish unless otherwise indicated. For questions, call 503-325-2612. FRIDAY AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Seaside Branch of American Association of University Women weekly low-impact group walk, fol- lowed by coffee and fellowship. For information, call 503-738-7751. Lighthouse for Kids Project — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St. Making quilts for children going through sexual abuse assessment. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298- 3177 or go to http://homespunquilt. com Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503- 325-9693. Community Skate Night — 5 to 9 p.m., Astoria Armory, 1650 Ex- change St. Admission $3. Limited roller skate rentals available for $3; roller blades available. For infor- mation, call 503-791-6064 or go to www.astoriaarmory.com Making Meaningful Change: How God’s Love Can Change Your Life and the World Discover how a right understanding of God can bring His healing and saving power into our daily lives. Saturday, April 2nd, 10:30 a.m. Astoria Public Library, Flag Room 450 10th Street . Astoria Mark McCurties has had a life-long love of the Bible and its inspiring message of individual triumph over adversity. While working with young people, he had many opportunities to witness the healing power of God, and these inspiring experiences eventually led him into the full-time public practice of Christian Science. 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