Tucson Weekly: Bulletin Board (March 1

BULLETIN BOARD

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE. Westward Look Resort. 245 E. Ina Road. Learn about the latest research on complementary and alternative therapies to treat arthritis and asthma and improve women's health March 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. Space is limited for this free event. Call 1-877-826-6134 to reserve a space. For more information call Kate Jensen at 626-7217.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN. Inn Suites Hotel. 475 N. Granada Ave. The association hosts a luncheon to elect officers March 10 at 11:30 a.m. After lunch, there is a tour of the Tucson Museum of Art. Call 296-0582 for reservations. Cost of lunch is $13.50.
ART OF MOURNING. Creating art is an effective way to express and transform loss and grief, along with meditation, collage making, group discussion and reflective writing. The workshop takes place March 31 from 1 to 6 p.m. Cost of the class is $65. Call Robin Sierra at 760-1231 for more information.
BIKE SHOW. Kickstart Grill. 8987 E. Tanque Verde Road. Enjoy an afternoon bike show the first Sunday of every month from 2 p.m. until sunset.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. Los Puentes. 4286 W. Banner Mine Place. Los Puentes' breast cancer support groups use expressive art therapies including music, poetry and drama (in English and Spanish). Groups are free and limited to 10 participants. Call Marcia Breitenbach at 743-4743 to register and for more information.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP. If you are caring for an elderly or disabled family member or friend, join a caregiver support group offered through the Pima Health System. Learn coping strategies, gain information about community resources and share experiences with others who understand. Professionally facilitated groups meet weekly for eight weeks. The course is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 512-5599 for more information.
CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT. This group meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month at HealthSouth, 2650 N. Wyatt Drive. Call 742-4237 or 721-8905 for information.
DEPRESSION SELF-HELP WOMEN'S GROUP. This group meets on Monday nights and is looking for new members. For information, call 762-5838.
DESERT CRONES. The Desert Crones of Tucson for women over 50 meets Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 4831 E. 22nd St. Meetings are free and all are welcome. There is a drumming circle February 22. Call Grace Nelson at 721-1789 for more information.
DYER WORKSHOP. Tucson Convention Center. 260 S. Church Ave. Wayne Dyer, author of Your Sacred Self, Real Magic and Everyday Wisdom, among others, presents a workshop March 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dyer explores the concept of applying spiritual solutions to everyday problems and its effect on humor, health and well-being. Cost of the workshop, which includes lunch, is $50. Call 722-6846 for more information and tickets.
EXECUTIVE WOMEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION. Old Pueblo Grill. 60 N. Alvernon Road. The association kicks off its 2001 season March 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a "Mad Hatter's Tee Party." There is an opening cocktail reception and a program that includes the opportunity to meet two LPGA players, Janice Moodle and Mhairi McKay. For more information call Carla Stephens at 403-8737.
EXPECTING PARENTS. Family Maternity Clinic. 5577 N. Oracle Road, Suite 101. A free pregnancy and birthing class series continues through April 11. The next class is Preparation for Childbirth, which takes place March 7 at 8:30 p.m. Classes are held on consecutive Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All classes are taught by certified childbirth educators. Call 293-1310 to register.
FOOD BOOTH VENDORS NEEDED. The Tucson International Mariachi Conference seeks food booth vendors for the Fiesta de Garibaldi April 28 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Armory Park. Interested vendors must have nonprofit status and provide proof of insurance. The cost for an 8-by-8-foot booth is $300. Vendors may not sell alcohol, soda, posters, T-shirts or other novelties. For more information and to reserve a space call 884-9920, ext. 243.
GREEN PARTY MEETINGS. The Green Party of Pima County holds general meetings the first Tuesday of each month at the Northwest Neighborhood Center, 2160 N. Sixth Ave. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome. The next meeting is March 6 at 7 p.m. and features a talk by a member of Derechos Humanos. In addition, an election to fill an empty seat on the party's steering committee is scheduled. Call 881-8022 for more information.
HEALINGS. Through the teachings of Bruno Groening learn to tune in to the divine healing stream--at home, in services held every three weeks, or anywhere. There are no obligations and all services are free. Call David at 881-2329 for more information.
INVESTMENT CLASSES. A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 333 N. Wilmot Road, Suite 101. Invest in your future with a free workshop any Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 571-1100 to register.
MALE MENTORS NEEDED. Open Inn seeks adult male mentors to work with seriously at-risk teen boys for six to nine months. For more information or to apply contact Sonia Cota-Robles at 670-9040 ext. 32.
MENOPAUSE UPDATE. University Medical Center obstetrics and gynecology office, eighth floor. 1501 N. Campbell Ave. Ruth Reiter discusses the physical and emotional changes of menopause, benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy and cancer risks during the menopause years March 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 694-6010 to register for the free class. Bring a brown-bag supper.
MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Honeywell Engines and Systems. This intensive three-day workshop strives to increase participation and accelerate involvement of emerging ethnically diverse leaders on Tucson-area nonprofit boards, committees and commissions. Cost of the workshop is $300 per person. Volunteers on nonprofit boards interested in sharpening their leadership skills may attend the final day of the workshop for $100. Call 903-9000 for more information and to register.
MULTIRACIAL FAMILIES. Mosaic is a support organization for multiracial families and individuals. Call 297-6656 for information.
OPERATION DEEP FREEZE. The Salvation Army's Operation Deep Freeze, an emergency plan for sheltering all homeless persons in need on nights of severe weather conditions, has been extended through March 31. The group needs funds to extend the program. Call Jerry Brillo at 622-5411 for more information or to help.
OUTMATES SUPPORT. This group offers support to the family and friends of prison inmates. Topics include healthcare, visitation and education; the group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of every month at the Quaker House, 931 N. Fifth Ave. Outmates is a project of the American Friends Service Committee. Call 623-9141 for information.
PEACE CORPS CELEBRATION. University of Arizona mall. 621-7188. The Peace Corps celebrates its 40th anniversary with special events including a panel discussion titled How Peace Corps Redefined My World and a 40th birthday party March 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ROSICRUCIAN LECTURES. Swan Clinic of Natural Healing. 1001 N. Swan Road. All are welcome to the free lectures by Sheldon Deal, Cynthia Deal and John Keifer, which are held the third Sunday of each month. Call 577-1717 for more information.
S.A.F.E. HOUSING. 3525 E. Second St., Unit 1. 323-6080. The Salvation Army provides transitional housing to individuals and families making their way back to productive lives. Food, clothing, housing, personal hygiene items and case management are provided.
SEEKING MEMORIES. Do you have a memorable story about the Fox Theatre to share? The Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation is collecting stories, photos and artifacts for an upcoming commemorative book to be published later this year. Submissions can be mailed to Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation, P.O. Box 1008, Tucson, AZ 85702 or faxed to 624-5855. Contact the foundation at 624-1515 for more information.
SEXPLORATION. Wingspan Community Center. 300 E. Sixth St. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month to discuss a different sexy topic.
SINGLES CLUB. The Network singles activity club provides a forum for single, divorced and widowed men and women over 40 to meet and participate in hiking, house parties, theater and other events. Monthly meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 20 Grand, 4915 E. Speedway Blvd. Call 572-0438 for information.
SINGLE MOMS. This support group is seeking members. Call Kathy at 903-2511, ext. 111 or Kazimer at 741-8437 for details.
TEACHERS' UNIONS. Main Library. 101 N. Stone Ave. 742-7361. The Common Sense Forum presents Teachers' Unions with Michael Gordy, president of the Tucson Education Association. Gordy sheds light on numerous questions and contemporary considerations in education March 3 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.
TUCSON PAIN MANAGEMENT EXPLORERS. HealthSouth. 2650 N. Wyatt Drive. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month, while the Chronic Pain Patient Support Group meets the first Friday of the month. The next support group meeting is March 2. For more information contact sandyde@juno.com.
VOLUNTEER TUTORS WANTED. Child-Parent Centers is seeking experienced tutors or retired teachers to instruct pre-GED basic computer skills and English as a second language for two to four hours a week at its centers located throughout the Tucson area. For information, call 882-0100, ext. 319.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED. The Pima County CASA program seeks volunteers to become court-appointed special advocates for abused and neglected children. Call the CASA program office at 740-2060 for information.
WIDOWED TO WIDOWED. Free support groups to widows and widowers of all ages and lifestyles. Day and evening meetings are available. Call 884-4570 for information.
WOMEN'S LENDING LIBRARY. 3610 N. Prince Village Place, Suite 100. The Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona and the Amazon Foundation are creating a lending library for community members, non-profit organizations, students and scholars. The library, which is housed at their offices, would like to create a comprehensive collection of publications on two topics: women's spirituality and religion, and progressive non-profit management and women in philanthropy. To help create this library, donate used books in good condition (above topics only) or purchase a book from the Women's Foundation's book wish-list at Antigone Books (at a 10 percent discount). Books will be accepted Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through April 1 at the above offices. Call Dorothy at 795-5088 for more information and to arrange a donation.
YOUNG WOMEN'S CONFERENCE. Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Helen Street and Campbell Avenue. 624-8318. Girls ages 13-18 discuss issues that concern them March 10 at 10 a.m.
YOUTH AT RISK CONFERENCE. Project M.O.R.E. 440 S. Park Ave. Teachers, counselors, administrators and those who work with at-risk youth are invited to attend the Youth at Risk Conference March 2 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and March 3 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Keynote speakers include Robert Barra and William Parrett, acclaimed educators and authors, who discuss critical factors to identify at-risk students and help lower school drop-out rates. Cost of the conference is $110 plus a $5 registration fee. Call 206-6468 to register and for more information.