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Club Meetings
SAN JACINTO WOODWORKERS CLUB--Will meet at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Coldspring Community Center. Info call Bill Smith at 936- 327-2785.
BOOTS & BABES SQUARE DANCE CLUB -- Dances each Friday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Lake Livingston Inn. For more information call 936-327-4178, 327-5259 or 1-800-TX DANCE.
LIVINGSTON ROTARY CLUB -- Meets every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at Camp Cho-Yeh. For more information, call Ray Gearing at 327-2752.
DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS -- John Floyd Gilbert Chpt. meets the third Thursday of each month (September-May) at 6 p.m. at Memorial Medical Center-Livingston. For more information, call President Gladys May at 936-327-4167.
POLK COUNTY MISSION--General membership will meet beginning in February every other month throughout the year at 707 S. Washington, Livingston.
PINEYWOODS BIRD AND BLOOM CLUB--Meets every third Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Senior-Adult Department of the First Baptist Church in Livingston. Meetings are held from September through May. Information call President Virginia Golsby at 936-685-4535.
PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD--Meets the second Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Chesswood Baptist Church. All interested in quilting are welcome. Contact Kay Hardy at 936-563-4580 or visit web site at www.geocities.com/lpgqtexas.
SCARLET O’HATTERS-RED HAT SOCIETY—Of Onalaska will meet the third Friday of each month for various fun activities for women of middle age with verve, humor and élan. Information about the club or meeting place call Queen Dottie Dean at 936- 646-3622 or e-mail queendottie@hotmail.com.
ONALASKA-POLK COUNTY AARP CHAPTER 3876—Meets at 10 a.m. every second Thursday of the month at Idlewilde Club House. For information call Chuck Milner at 936-566-4766.
SCENIC LOOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT—Ladies Auxiliary meets the first Thursday each month at 7 p.m. at the station on FM 3277. Contact Rebecca Marlowe at 936- 967-3787.
CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION— “King Kids” meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Catfish King Restaurant. Rides are planned on fourth Saturdays. For information call Fred at 936-328-4364, Carlene 646-3925 or Lufkin—Hannah or Wayne 936-414-1098.
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH MOTHER’S DAY OUT—On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for infants to four years old. Drop ins welcome if space available. Call 936-329-8687 for more information.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN—Meet the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. All graduates of accredited colleges and universities are welcome to join. For information call Sue Hyde at 936-967-2531 or www.aauwtexas.org/polkcoprograms.html.
DMA (DON’T MENTION AGE)—For people 55 and older, meets at 10:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month at Livingston-First United Methodist Church. Activities include luncheons, speakers, book reviews, entertainment and trips. For information call Dick Lyne at 936-646-3622, Karlyn Hicks at 646-3532 or Joyce Pell at 327-1066.
POLK COUNTY SPCA— Offers membership, donation opportunities, discounted spay and neuter, adoption of rescued animals and foster homes for animals. For information call 936- 967-CATS.
Quarterly meetings held.
PINEYWOODS CRUISERS CAR CLUB—Classic car meetings for members at Texas Pepper the first Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. Cruise Night is 6:30 -7:30 p.m. the third Friday of each month at downtown (gazebo area). Contact Ray J. Anderjeski at 936-327-3595.
LAKE LIVINGSTON SINGLES—Will meet on the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Catfish King in Livingston. For information call 936- 327-4848, 566-4692 or 563-4379 or 967-2195.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 312— Regular meetings on fourth Monday of each month. Dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. New members welcome. Also bingo held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 p.m. with specials on fourth Tuesday of each month. Located at U.S. Highway 59 North service road.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS—Meets the first Thursday each month at their hall on FM 350 South. A covered dish dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting is at 7:30 p.m.
VETTES OF LIVINGSTON—Will meet the third Tuesday of each month. Rallies, cruises and poker runs will be held each month. Information for location of meetings call 936-327-4050.
CLASSY LASSIES—Red Hat Society Ladies meet the fourth Thursday for lunch and fun. For information or to join call 936-327-5194, 327-5188 or 646--3244.
TEXAS CRUSIERS CAR CLUB—Will meet the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at Catfish King-Livingston. Contact Harold Self at 800-859-2803.
CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers will meet the first Thursday of each month from 5-6 p.m. at First Baptist Church-Livingston Senior Adult Assembly. Volunteers are needed and trained to help abused and neglected children. For info call Joann at 936-
328-0170 or Patti at 327-5550.
ONALASKA SAMBA CARD CLUB—Looking for ladies only to play cards in Onalaska on Tuesdays. Will teach. Call Pat at 936- 646-2752.
COMPUTER CLASSES OFFERED—Basic computer skills at 10 a.m. June 11-15 at River of Life Skills Training Center with donation of $40. Excel classes will begin from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on June 25-28 with a cost of $30. Also free ESL classes will be held from 4-5 p.m. on Mondays Sign up required on all classes and classes limited. For info call 936-327-4899.
BLOOD DRIVE—From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 8 for cancer patient Jack Frankens at Memorial Medical Center-Livingston. Appointment call Becky Dunn at 409-658-0015 or leave message.
WHITTEN FAMILY BENFIT—Saturday, June 23 from noon to 8 p.m. at Shepherd Community Center Pavilion with barbecue plates for $5, kids games, cake walk, domino and horsehoe tournaments. Live music from 6-8 p.m. with cover charge. All proceeds go to the Whit L. Whitten family.
Support Groups
FIBROMYALGIA, CFS AND CHRONIC PAIN— Will meet 7-9 p.m. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on June 19 thereafter third Tuesday of each month 10 a.m.-noon at 203 Circle Dr-end of Pine St., Livingston Housing Authority complex. Contact Johnnie Jago at 327-3829.
LIGHTHOUSE HOSPICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM—Looking for a way to make a difference and touch someone’s life with a caring heart or willing hand? Consider volunteering for the hospice team. Training will be held June 19-20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Livingston. RSVP by June 13 to Marlene Graham at 1-888-290-7727.
AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP FORMING— Free monthly meetings for any amputee, friends or relatives in the Polk County area with speakers and programs. For info call Greg Dome at 936-646-2574.
FREE RECOVERY PROGRAM—From May 3 to July 26—nine step belief program with certificate of completion after completing 12 week classes. Offers hope for real and permanent change. Classes held each Thursday evening 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Onalaska Church of Christ at 13670 U.S. Highway 190 West. Info call 936-967-3330 or 646-3517/18.
AFFECTED BY HURRICANES RITA OR KATRINA?—Help is on the way! Free forklift training course. For more information call Corey at 281-802-1259 or Mirnada 281-704-1281. Sponsored by Abundant Life Center, 1309 Colita Street, Livingston.
AGAPE LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES—Offers counseling, free pregnancy test, a resale shop, referrals and free services to all in need. Located at 1114 FM 356 North. Call Bonnie Ellis at 936-646-5575-Onalaska. Donations accepted. 501-3C organization.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM—Open to public every Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at West End Church of Christ at 1203 North Colita Street. If need ride call on Wednesday at 936-327-2707. No cost.
ONALASKA AA GROUP—Meets Monday-Sunday at noon and 7-8 p.m. at 13667 Highway 190 West-Onalaska. Info call 646-4003.
BETTER BREATHERS CLUB-- Meetings will be held at 3 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month at the East Texas Therapy Center located at 504 Pan American Drive. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call Shelia Peabody, RRT, RCP at 936-327-5748.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS-REALITY GROUP-- Meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays (closed-addicts only), Thursdays and Fridays all welcome at Church on the Rock-Livingston located on U.S. Highway 59 North between hospital and Pedigo Park. Info Wes Forbus cell 936-714-9124.
SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP—Meeting will be held every second Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at Conroe Regional. Info call Carolyn Hancock at 936-967-0042 or chancock60@yahoo.com.
CELEBRATION WOMEN’S MINISTRY—Held third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church-Livingston. Featured speakers, praise and worship, light supper and free to all women. Info. call Dottie at 936-967-3475.
NEW AA MEETING--Every Tuesday and Thursday at noon at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, located on Highway 190 West. For more information call 936-327-7889.
LIVINGSTON UNITY GROUP OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS -- Meets two times daily at noon and again at 8 p.m. and all meetings are open. Meetings held at 1911 North Houston in Livingston. Women's meeting every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Info call 936-327-2204.
ALANON IN GOODRICH -- Meets every Monday and Friday at 6:30 p.m. For Info call 936-365-3910 or 967-4824.
PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP--Meets at 2:45 p.m. on the fourth Thursday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. For information call Bob Martone at 936-967-3977.
FREE GED PREPARATION -- Basic academic instruction available for anyone 17 yrs. old--officially withdrawn from school. Open classroom setting with computer-aided instruction at LISD Adult Learning Center, 300 Milam St. Opens at 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Call 936-328-2303 for information.
VA HOSPITAL HELP -- If you need medical attention and help to the Houston VA Hospital, please call AMVETS Post 13 at 936-685-4908 or Jim Morgan, local service officer, at 685-7632. Patients that need a ride, call 1-800-272-0039. The bus goes to VA on Tues. and Thurs. and Medical Center.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBILY-- TOPS meet every Thursday at the Memorial Medical Center-Livingston dining room with weigh-ins at 5 p.m. and the meeting at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. For information call Alice at 936--967-8811 or Mary at 967-2818.
AL-ANON LIVINGSTON--Meets every Thursday at noon at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. For information call 936-967-4824.
Fund-raisers
SENIOR CITIZENS COUNTRY STORE -- Open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Store located at 1300 N. Houston in Livingston. For more information, call 936-327-3388.
ONALASKA SENIOR CITIZENS RESALE SHOP -- Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Store located on Hwy. 190 behind Boles Supermarket in Onalaska. 1/2 price on the first full week of each month. Call 936-646-5327 for more information.
USED BOOK SALE -- Sponsored by Friends of Murphy Memorial Library, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday of each month at the library, 601 West Church St., Livingston.
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