Tucson Weekly: Bulletin Board (March 22

BULLETIN BOARD

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY. Doubletree Hotel. 445 S. Alvernon Way. A dinner and technical presentation for the American Society for Quality's Tucson Old Pueblo Section takes place at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Call 794-0718 for reservations.
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.
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.
BUSINESS WORKSHOPS. Sentinel Building. 320 N. Commerce Park Loop. Free training for neighborhood and rural community groups takes place March 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. Topics include Running Effective Meetings, Techniques for Leading Meetings that Work and Information and Practice to Help Facilitate Meetings that Encourage Equal Participation. Sign-in begins at 5:30 p.m. and refreshments are served. Pima College credit is available for the workshop. Call Pro Neighborhoods at 882-5885 to register and for 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. New groups are forming March 27, April 11, and April 12. The course is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 512-5599.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB. Tucson Country Club. 2950 N. Camino Principal. Marie and Peter Hirsch of Tucson's Orchid Society exhibit some of their finest specimens at the March 28, 11:45 a.m. luncheon. Additionally, there is a musical performance by Gayle Kaelin, and Bonnie Abbot of Sun City discusses a life-changing appointment. Cost of the luncheon is $17. Call Katrina at 578-0064 or Mavis at 296-3006 for more information and reservations.
CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN. Doubletree Hotel. The conference, which takes place March 22-23, features workshops that examine success skills, professional development, investment strategies, skill enhancement and networking. The enrollment fee for the conference, which includes a luncheon workshop and two post-conference workshops, is $277. Call 1-800-682-5078 to register.
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.
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. Join in a drumming circle March 22. Call Grace Nelson at 721-1789 for more information.
DIVORCE SUPPORT. The Family Counseling Agency offers a free support group for people ending relationships and adjusting to the single lifestyle. All groups are free of charge. Call 323-3952 for information.
FARMERS' MARKETS. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, vendors from "The Original Downtown Farmers Market" sell fresh breads, produce, salsa, tamales and local honey on the south lawn of the Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave. From 2 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays, vendors sell fresh produce and baked goods at the Lew Sorenson Tanque Verde Center, 11100 E. Tanque Verde Road. Keaton's Courtyard hosts a market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at Foothills Mall, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at St. Philip's Plaza (River Road and Campbell Avenue), more than 20 vendors hawk similar wares and treats including Willcox produce, cage-free chicken, grass-fed beef and emu meat. Most Sundays, shop to live music beginning at 10:30 a.m. Indulge in food, produce and arts and crafts from local vendors Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Main Gate Square. 802 E. University Blvd.
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. Call 881-8022 for more information.
HATHA YOGA. Cactus Flower Wellness Center. 5813 N. Oracle Road. Todd Skalsky teaches hatha yoga, jin pi yoga and cardio kickboxing classes. The first class is free. Call 293-3751 for more information.
HEALING HEARTS. Arizona Cancer Care Center Sabino Conference Room. 2625 N. Craycroft Road. A free support group for adults who have lost a parent meets twice a month. For more information call 219-8200.
HEALINGS. Through the teachings of Bruno Groening learn to "tune in" to the divine healing stream. This easy, natural method of healing has medically verified results. All services are free. Call David at 881-2329 for more information or visit www.bruno-groening.org.
HEALTHY CHOICES. Trinity Presbyterian Church. 400 E. University Blvd. Local specialists present topics such as nutrition, exercise, holistic healthcare, grief and loss management and more. The March 22 topic is Healthy Fun and Leisure through Healthy Choices, which takes place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call 879-6681 for more information.
HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE. Volunteers are needed two to four hours per month for local non-profit integrative clinics. MDs, NDs, DOs, RNs, FNPs, massage therapists, acupuncturists, nutritionists, counselors and others interested in learning more about Spirit of Service Clinic may call Donna Tullar at 622-2241.
HOME SAVERS. Quincie Douglas Center. 1575 E. 36th St. Learn about home inspectors, termites and routine maintenance March 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how an evaporative cooler works and how to maintain it March 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 882-4872 for workshop cost and to register.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED. Volunteers to provide room, board and guidance to foreign exchange students from Europe, Mexico, Thailand and the former Soviet republics are needed. The high school students are carefully screened for emotional maturity and English speaking skills. Call Kathy at 881-7476 and Barbara at 1-888-386-7260 or visit www.world-heritage.org for more information.
INTIMACY WORKSHOP. St. Mark's United Methodist Church. 1431 W. Magee Road. Opening the Hinged Door of Our Heart: Ancient Myths as Paths Toward Intimacy explores the intricacies of the human heart and the dimensions of intimacy March 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Using the art of storytelling, music, meditation and laughter, learn to recognize your inner path toward intimacy with self, the other and the divine. Cost of the class is $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Limited babysitting is available. For more information and to register call 297-6228.
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.
ITASA MEETING. Sausage Deli. 2334 N. First Ave. 206-9578. The Information Technology Association of Southern Arizona meets April 2 at 11:30 a.m. for an open discussion of One Man Band for Small IT Businesses. All meetings are free and open to the public.
LABOR CONFERENCE. Sheraton Tucson Hotel. 5151 E. Grant Road. The conference Labor, Management Experts Offer Views on Challenges of the New Workplace takes place April 2-5. Cost of the conference is $250, $175 for individuals 65 and over and $75 for full-time students. Group discounts are available. Call 621-2821 for more information.
LABOR IN THE AMERICAS. UA College of Law. 1201 E. Speedway Blvd., Room 146. U.S. and Mexican scholars and activists discuss labor issues March 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and March 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Labor in the Americas: Globalization, Inequality and the Challenges for Activism explores how globalization has affected workers and labor movements throughout the Americas and how working people have responded to these new challenges. Panel topics include Capital Mobility, Immigration, Tourism and more. All events are free and open to the public. Lunch is provided free of charge to attendees. Call Joel Stillerman at the Latin American Area Center at 626-7242 or e-mail stillerj@email.arizona.edu for more information.
LIFEGUARDS NEEDED. Catalina High School pool. 2005 N. Dodge Blvd. City of Tucson lifeguard screenings take place April 7 and May 5. Bring a current lifeguard certificate and W.S.I., First Aid, American Red Cross BLS/CPR certificates, a swimsuit and towel. Call 791-4245 for times and more information.
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 SEMINAR. University Medical Center DuVal auditorium. 1501 N. Campbell Ave. A health seminar for women who are approaching, experiencing or have already gone through menopause takes place March 24 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $15 at the door. Call the UA department of obstetrics and gynecology at 626-6591 for more information and to register.
MULTIRACIAL FAMILIES. Mosaic is a support organization for multiracial families and individuals. Call 297-6656 for information.
NATURAL HISTORY TOUR. Visit San Carlos, Alamos, Áduana, Yavaros, the Sea of Cortes, Guaymas and more April 1-6. The cost is $725 per person (double occupancy) and includes round-trip luxury motor coach, all meals and tours. Call the Arizona Historical Society's Docent Council tour desk at 628-5774 for more information and reservations.
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.
RAPID EMOTIONAL RELEASE 101. Cactus Flower Wellness Center. 5813 N. Oracle Road. John Freedom instructs a two-part seminar that explores techniques to release fear, anger, stress and trauma and gain joy and self-confidence March 24 and 31 and April 21 and 28. Cost of the seminar is $40 and $50. Call 293-3751 to register.
RETAILING CONFERENCE. Marriott Hotel Park. 880 E. Second St. Retailing experts from around the world address current issues and perspectives at this year's conference, The Human Factor: Retailing Excellence in the Global Marketplace, March 29-30. Oren Harari, author of Leapfrogging the Competition, presents a special session on strategies to attract, retain and manage talent. Other sessions include business practices in developing human potential and building relationships for global success. Speakers include corporate executives and academicians from JC Penney, Wal-Mart, CARE International, Home Depot and other businesses. The conference is open to the public. Call Ellen Goldsberry at 621-1140 or e-mail elleng@ag.arizona.edu for more information.
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.
SEXPLORATION. Wingspan Community Center. 300 E. Sixth St. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month to discuss a different sexy topic.
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER INTERNATIONAL. This humanitarian non-profit organization seeks 16 volunteers to serve the people of Kenya during a mission trip this June to provide education, medical and construction services. A fund-raising walkathon takes place March 31 at the Santa Cruz River Park from 8 a.m. to noon. All donations are tax deductible and benefit the mission trip. Call Lisa Marie at 909-3516 or 323-9379 for more information.
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.
THRIFT STORE DONATIONS. The Salvation Army thrift stores need donations of second-hand items. Revenue from the sale of donated items fund the operation of the Adult Rehabilitation Center. Call 1-800-958-7815 to have donations picked up at your home or drop off donations at any Salvation Army thrift store. Call 624-1741 for locations and more information.
TUCSON PAIN MANAGEMENT EXPLORERS. HealthSouth. 2650 N. Wyatt Drive. 584-8311. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month, while the Chronic Pain Patient Support Group meets the first Friday of the month. 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.