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Thursday happenings
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The Reedsport Branch Library, 395 Winchester Ave., will present “Go Wild!” with Curt Nelson at 11 a.m. as the kickoff to the 2008 Summer Reading Program. For more information, those interested can call (541) 440-4305.
The Coos Bay Stroke Club will meet at 3 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at 490 N. Second St., Coos Bay.
The Saints ’n’ Aints will host a beginning round dance class from 6 to 7 p.m., an advanced class from 7 to 8:30 and line dancing from 8:30 to 9 every Thursday, at the First United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. Round dance instruction will be by Donna Hiserote and line dancing by Cathy Houston. Dancers will learn basic waltz and two step. For more information, those interested can call Hiserote at 269-1403.
Pinochle players will gather at 1 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays at the Coos Bay senior center, on the corner of Fourth Street and Ingersoll Avenue.
Thursday Bingo at Coos Bay Eagles No. 538 will begin at 6:45 p.m. at the lodge, 568 S. Second St. For more information, those interested can call 267-6613.
The Coquille Farmer’s Market is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, April through December, at North Birch Street and West First Street. Vendors are welcome.
The Bay Area Sunrise Rotary Club will meet at 7 a.m. on Thursdays at the Red Lion Hotel, 1313 N. Bayshore Drive, in Coos Bay. The meetings end at 7:50 a.m. to allow members to arrive to work by 8 a.m. The club welcomes business owners, professionals and others in management positions, either working or retired. For more information, those interested can call 756-5401.
Toastmaster’s Club No. 249 will meet at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Red Lion Hotel, 1313 N. Bayshore Drive, in Coos Bay. Toastmasters is about communication and leadership skills, practicing parliamentary procedures and learning to make your voice count. For more information, those interested can call Tom at 404-1028.
A free blood pressure clinic will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. every Thursday, at Bay Area Hospital, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Exact room location is available at the first floor front desk.
A free diabetes support/talk group will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. every Thursday, at Bay Area Hospital, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. For more information those interested can call Linda Hicks at 266-7927. Exact room location is available at the first floor front desk.
A women’s sexual assault support group will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursdays, at Coddington Place, 1681 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. The group is intended to support women who have been sexually abused or assaulted at any time in their lives. For more information, those interested can call Stephanie at 888-1048.
A class on body awareness will be offered from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, at the First Presbyterian Church, 438 Elrod Ave., in Coos Bay. Easy stretching, yoga postures, qi gung and tai chi will be incorporated into a smooth, gentle program focusing on balance, breathing and posture. For more information, those interested can call Dee Hamil at 888-4946.
Hot meals for seniors: Bay Area Senior Activity Center offers soups, salads, entrées and desserts at 11:30 a.m. each day except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Cost is $3.50 for BASAC members, $4 for non-members. The resale shop is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. BASAC is located at 886 S. Fourth St., Coos Bay. Call 269-2626, 269-9551 or 396-4302 for more information.
The North Bend Senior Center’s luncheon program is available to everyone, not just seniors. Buffet-style meals are available from 11:45 a.m. until everyone is served, Monday through Friday. Meals cost $5 and monthly menus are available. For more information, those interested can call 756-7622.
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To submit an event for the Out & About page, e-mail a press release with a telephone number to events@theworldlink.com; mail a press release to The World, P.O. Box 1840, Coos Bay, OR 97420; or drop off information at The World, 350 Commercial Ave. Information should be submitted 14 business days in advance.
The Coos Bay Stroke Club will meet at 3 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at 490 N. Second St., Coos Bay.
The Saints ’n’ Aints will host a beginning round dance class from 6 to 7 p.m., an advanced class from 7 to 8:30 and line dancing from 8:30 to 9 every Thursday, at the First United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd., Coos Bay. Round dance instruction will be by Donna Hiserote and line dancing by Cathy Houston. Dancers will learn basic waltz and two step. For more information, those interested can call Hiserote at 269-1403.
Pinochle players will gather at 1 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays at the Coos Bay senior center, on the corner of Fourth Street and Ingersoll Avenue.
Thursday Bingo at Coos Bay Eagles No. 538 will begin at 6:45 p.m. at the lodge, 568 S. Second St. For more information, those interested can call 267-6613.
The Coquille Farmer’s Market is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, April through December, at North Birch Street and West First Street. Vendors are welcome.
The Bay Area Sunrise Rotary Club will meet at 7 a.m. on Thursdays at the Red Lion Hotel, 1313 N. Bayshore Drive, in Coos Bay. The meetings end at 7:50 a.m. to allow members to arrive to work by 8 a.m. The club welcomes business owners, professionals and others in management positions, either working or retired. For more information, those interested can call 756-5401.
Toastmaster’s Club No. 249 will meet at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Red Lion Hotel, 1313 N. Bayshore Drive, in Coos Bay. Toastmasters is about communication and leadership skills, practicing parliamentary procedures and learning to make your voice count. For more information, those interested can call Tom at 404-1028.
A free blood pressure clinic will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. every Thursday, at Bay Area Hospital, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. Exact room location is available at the first floor front desk.
A free diabetes support/talk group will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. every Thursday, at Bay Area Hospital, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. For more information those interested can call Linda Hicks at 266-7927. Exact room location is available at the first floor front desk.
A women’s sexual assault support group will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursdays, at Coddington Place, 1681 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. The group is intended to support women who have been sexually abused or assaulted at any time in their lives. For more information, those interested can call Stephanie at 888-1048.
A class on body awareness will be offered from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, at the First Presbyterian Church, 438 Elrod Ave., in Coos Bay. Easy stretching, yoga postures, qi gung and tai chi will be incorporated into a smooth, gentle program focusing on balance, breathing and posture. For more information, those interested can call Dee Hamil at 888-4946.
Hot meals for seniors: Bay Area Senior Activity Center offers soups, salads, entrées and desserts at 11:30 a.m. each day except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Cost is $3.50 for BASAC members, $4 for non-members. The resale shop is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. BASAC is located at 886 S. Fourth St., Coos Bay. Call 269-2626, 269-9551 or 396-4302 for more information.
The North Bend Senior Center’s luncheon program is available to everyone, not just seniors. Buffet-style meals are available from 11:45 a.m. until everyone is served, Monday through Friday. Meals cost $5 and monthly menus are available. For more information, those interested can call 756-7622.
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To submit an event for the Out & About page, e-mail a press release with a telephone number to events@theworldlink.com; mail a press release to The World, P.O. Box 1840, Coos Bay, OR 97420; or drop off information at The World, 350 Commercial Ave. Information should be submitted 14 business days in advance.
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