SUN Board items must be submitted in writing, 10 days before the event, including the time, date, place and a telephone number for information to: SUN Board, P.O. Box 4275, Las Vegas, NV 89127. Items will not be accepted over the phone.
Special interest
COMMISSION ON MENTAL HEALTH/RETARDATION: Meets at 9 a.m. Friday at Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Service, 6161 W. Charleston Blvd.
NOUMENON RECEPTION: Recheduled artists' reception is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Smallworks Gallery in the Arts Factory, 101 E. Charleston Blvd. Call 388-8857.
AUTHOR SIGNING: Las Vegan Bill Branon, author of "Timesong," will discuss his books and sign copies at 7 p.m. Friday at Border's Books, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd.
CRUISE FOR KIDS SAKE: Fund-raiser for the Children's Miracle Network includes a one-hour cruse on the Desert Princess, entertainment and a meal. The cruises depart on the half-hour from noon to 6 p.m. March 28 at Lake Mead Cruises, 480 Lakeshore Road Boulder City. Tickets are $10; call 293-7777.
Social groups
MENSA: High-IQ group meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at R-Bar, 6000 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 366-8111.
FUNTIMERS SINGLES: Meets at 6 p.m. Friday at The Hop, 1650 E. Tropicana Ave. Call 387-3887.
SKI AND SOCIAL CLUB: TGIF begins at 6 p.m. Friday at Panini, 3460 E. Sunset Road. Appetizers served. Call 458-0469.
DINNER WITH SINGLES: Group of business and professional people, 30-50, meets for weekly dinners at various restaurants. Call 226-4023 for day and location.
WEST VALLEY ASSEMBLY: Singles of all ages meet each Friday for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Call 876-8338 for details.
CHRISTIAN SINGLE CONNECTION: Call 393-4939 for activities of new nondenominational singles group.
HADASSAH: Rishona Group's luncheon meeting begins at 11 a.m. March 23 at the Las Vegas National Golf Club on East Desert Inn Road. Rabbi Herschel Brooks will speak. For reservations, call 228-3555.
Senior activities
DOUBLE-DECK PINOCHLE: Meets at 5:30 p.m. Fridays at Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza. Call 229-6454.
HEALTHY STRIDES: Walking group meets at 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, at Doolittle Senior Satellite, 1901 N. J St.
TABLE TENNIS: Bat the little ball at 11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, at Doolittle Senior Satellite, 1901 N. J St.
SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: Classes are Fridays at Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Call 229-6454 for time.
TAP THOSE TOES: Weekly tap dance instruction at Derfelt Center, 3333 W. Washington, is $3 per class, $1 to register. Intermediate students meet at 11:30 a.m., beginners at 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Call 229-6601.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS: Exams at 11:30 a.m. Fridays at Montara Meadows, 3150 E. Tropicana. Call 435-3150.
UKULELE CLASSES: Seniors learn the basics at 4:30 p.m. Fridays through the end of December at Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Cost is $2 weekly.
SENIOR SINGLES SHARING: Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your name and phone number to Box 43785, Las Vegas, NV 89116-1785, for more information.
RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES 423: Meets at 1 p.m. Friday at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. AARP representatives will discuss the tax assistance and 55 Alive programs. Call 228-9929.
Classes/workshops
DE-LITE-FUL DINING: Learn how to make dining out a part of a healthy lifestyle by knowing how to make low-fat food choices during free class 10-11 a.m. Friday at Sierra Health, 900 S. Rancho Drive. To register, call 877-5356.
HIGH NOON LECTERN TOASTMASTERS: Meets noon to 1 p.m. Fridays at Denny's, 2201 W. Sahara at Rancho. Visitors welcome. Call 367-1973.
BEGINNING SQUARE DANCE: Classes are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. For details, call Rosemary, 451-1288, or Ina, 457-2452.
SQUARE DANCE CLASS: Swinging Stars-sponsored class meets Friday nights. Call 876-4396 for details.
Religious activities
RESORT EMPLOYEES SERVICES: Dr. Tommy Starkes leads services at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon at Tropicana Fellowship, 5000 S. Spencer Street. Call 798-0050.
TEMPLE BETH AM SERVICES: Tot Shabbat is 7 p.m. Friday followed by Reform services at 7:30 at 9001 Hillpointe Road, Summerlin. Saturday observances begin with a Torah study group at 9:30 a.m. followed by service at 10:30. Call 254-5110.
TEMPLE EMANU-EL SERVICES: Conservative Jewish services are 8 p.m. Fridays at Christ the King Church, Torrey Pines Drive at Tropicana Avenue. Call 248-6515.
MIDBAR KODESH SERVICES: For membership, service schedule, education and life cycle information, call Mark Goldstein, 798-4510.
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIBLE PROPHECY: Pastor M. John Allen conducts a study group Fridays at 7 p.m. in the conference room at 1500 E. Tropicana, Suite 110. Limited seating; RSVP to 736-8970.
WELLSPRING THRIFT & BOOK STORE: The store is looking for donations of used Christian books and tapes; clean blankets, coats and canned food for the needy. Drop donations off at 1401 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 9. between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Volunteers needed, call 646-5612.
Service organizations
LAS VEGAS NORTH ROTARY: Meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at the buffet at the Fiesta hotel-casino. 256-0782.
LAS VEGAS STRIP KIWANIS: Meets 7:30 a.m. Fridays at the Golden Eagle Restaurant, 2202 Paradise Road at Sahara Avenue, for breakfast. For more info, call 254-2200.
Fraternal groups
MASONIC LODGES: Vegas Lodge 32 meets 7:30 p.m. Fridays at 632 E. Charleston.
Veterans groups
AMERICAN LEGION POST 8: Lunch is served at the Post, 733 Veterans Memorial Drive, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday.
VFW POST 10047: Dinner, 6-8 p.m., is followed by Live music Fridays at 4337 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
5TH ARMY REUNION: Veterans of the Italian campaign in WWII are returning to Italy May 10 for a 10-day visit to Rome, Anzio-Nettuno, Cassino, Venice, Pisa, Florence and Bologna. Veterans are urged to contact Sy Canton, 5th Army Association, 465 Shore Road, Suite 7-P, Long Beach, N.Y. 11561.
Support groups
GAM-ANON: 12-step group for family members and friends of compulsive gamblers holds meetings throughout the week. Call 731-0905.
FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC: Clark County Health District clinic provides confidential services, including pregnancy exams, counseling and birth control supplies. Call 383-1375 between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
FULLY ALIVE CENTER: Free self-help groups on co-dependency, self-esteem, dysfunctional family, and healing the inner child are offered. Call 366-1387.
CLUB METH: Support group for people on methadone meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at Nevada Treatment Center, 1721 E. Charleston. For details, call Peggy, 386-0980.
ALATEEN: Young people who have been affected by someone else's drinking meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, just east of Rainbow on Cheyenne Avenue and at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Montevista Center, 5900 W. Rochelle. Call 228-4597 or 647-7171.
GAY MEN: Group meets at 5:30 p.m. Fridays at Community Counseling Center, 1120 Almond Tree Lane, Suite 207. Call 369-8700.
FEAT: Workshops, training and support for family members of autistic children is offered. Call for meeting times, 368-3328.
PARENTING EDUCATION/SUPPORT: Call WE CAN Inc. for meeting times, 368-1533. Child care available.
WEIGHT LOSS: Free group meets at 3 p.m. Fridays at 3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 141. 737-8820.
LINEA DE AYUDA: Spanish-speaking victims of domestic violence can call the help line at 364-0608.
SOUTHWEST PASSAGE: Separate men's and women's groups for adults molested as children meet 6-7:30 p.m. at 1101 N. Decatur Blvd. Call 631-8722.
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