MONDAY
Chocolate City Quilters Guild
7-9:30 p.m., Burlington High School, 400 McCanna Parkway, Burlington (use parking lot next to the flag and enter through door 25). For more information, call Linda Eastburg at (262) 248-6420, Fay Poudrier at (262) 763-4564 or Lois Larson at (262) 767-1405.
Democratic Party of Racine County
6 p.m., Union Hall, 1840 Sycamore Ave. Acceptance of the slate for the executive board will be held. There will also be discussion of current issues, including the status of KRM, election issues and other community matters.
Harvey Funk American Legion Post 494 of Caledonia
7 p.m., American Legion Post 494, 4227 Highway 41, Caledonia. For membership information, call Candi Rothering, commander, at (262) 638-9076.
Harvey Funk American Legion Unit 494 Ladies Auxiliary of Caledonia
7 p.m., American Legion Post 494, 4227 Highway 41, Caledonia. For more information, call Mary Emerich at (262) 835-2069.
Kenosha County Genealogy Society
7 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, 3833 Eighth Ave., Kenosha (enter parking lot from Seventh Avenue). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Members will share their experiences from a recent research trip to the genealogical archives in Salt Lake City. For more information, call Joyce March at (262) 551-0102.
Mount Pleasant Men's Schafskopf Club
7 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 3015 Pritchard Drive (Pritchard Drive and Durand Avenue). Winners on Nov. 2: Jim Woodward, first place with 62 points; Armas Latva, second with 59 points; and Tom Finn, third with 58 points.
Racine Megacycle Club
7:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 4521 Taylor Ave.
Riverport Chorus of Sweet Adelines International
Rehearsal, 7-10 p.m., Bristol Grade School, 20121 83rd St. (Highway 45, 1 mile south of Highway 50), Bristol. For more information, call Sherry Froeber at (262) 859-2343.
Rotary Racine West
Noon, Infusino's Banquet Hall, 3201 Rapids Drive. Coach Rudy Cullum with Racine Small Fry International Inc. will present a program on this community youth organization.
Snomads Ski and Snowboard Club
7 p.m., Buckets Pub, 2031 Lathrop Ave. A new equipment demonstration will be presented by Jim Jake from Ski and Sport Chalet. Registration for the racing team will be held. The team races against five other clubs in the Milwaukee Metropolitan Ski Council league that runs 12 races of slalom and giant slalom. This year's Snomads western trip to Whitefish, Mont., will be March 27-April 3. Call Jim Robinson at (262) 554-6233 for more information.
Third District Concerned Citizens Neighborhood Watch
6 p.m., Salvation Army, 1901 Washington Ave.
Tucker 4-H Club
Junior leader meeting, 6:30 p.m., general meeting, 7 p.m., Gifford Elementary School, 8332 Northwestern Ave. The general meeting will be held in the auditorium for the annual awards show.
TUESDAY
Burlington Jaycees
7 p.m., The Waterfront, 31100 Weiler Road, Burlington. Prospective members are welcome. For more information, visit the Web at http://www.burlington-jaycees.org
Chocolate City Card Club
Senior card club, 1-4 p.m., Burlington Senior Center, 201 N. Main St., Burlington. Euchre, Pinochle and Sheepshead are played. Call (262) 767-9880 for more information.
Elderly Services Network
Open to people who work with or are interested in improving the quality of life for older citizens, 8-9 a.m., Racine County Human Services Building, 1717 Taylor Ave. For more information or reservations, contact Victor Erato at (262) 598-0290.
The Glory Singers
Rehearsal, 7 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 455 S. Jefferson St., Waterford. The group is a non-denominational, community group of people who like to sing the old-time hymns and classic gospel music. All ages and abilities are welcome. The group sings at area senior centers, senior living centers, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. For information, call Verna Acker at (262) 534-3652.
Jubilate Singers
Rehearsal, 7:15 p.m., Center for Art, Technology, Health and Entrepreneurship (also currently United Methodist Church), 125 E. State St., Burlington. Members are accepted by audition. For more information, call Anne Armetta, director, at (262) 537-3499.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Mount Pleasant
Installation dinner, 6 p.m. The Summit Restaurant, 6825 Washington Ave. Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Ron Soellner will perform the new officer installation. Reservations required. For membership information, call Cyndy Eckblad at (262) 633-2360, or Joe Clementi at (262) 554-6755.
Kiwanis Golden K
9 a.m., The Atrium, 3900 Main St. For membership information, contact Barbara Thompson at (262) 681-1210.
Racine Dairy Statesmen Barbershop Chorus
An a cappella chorus for men who like to sing, 7-9:15 p.m., Regency Mall, 5538 Durand Ave. (southeast entrance). Call Dan Schaumberg at (262) 331-4251 for more information.
Racine Kin Connection
A group for grandparents and other older adults raising related children under 18 years old, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Next Generation Now, 1220 Mound Ave. Call Diane Gautsch at (262) 635-1920, or Bonnie Bolster at (262) 752-4962.
Racine Retired Law Officers Association
Open to retired law officers from Racine County, breakfast meeting, 9 a.m., Infusino's Restaurant, 3225 Rapids Drive.
Racine Taxpayers Association
Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., speaker at noon, YMCA second floor, 725 Lake Ave. Lunch costs $8.
Racine Toastmasters Club 481
A learn-by-doing communication and leadership program to build skill and confidence to face an audience of any size, 6-8 p.m., The Meadows Family Restaurant, 10615 Northwestern Ave., Franksville. Call (262) 553-1810 for more information.
Tuesday Optimist Club of Racine
Noon, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 4915 Washington Ave. For membership information, call Dwight Mosby at (262) 634-5955.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2823
7 p.m., Chris' USA, 724 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. For more information, call Scott Bourassa, commander, at (262) 539-2482.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2823 Ladies Auxiliary
7 p.m., Electro-Kold Corp., 100 Industrial Drive, Burlington. For more information, call Eunice Sanders at (262) 534-2555.
Women of the Moose Chapter 631
Membership meeting, 7 p.m., Racine Moose Family Center, 5530 Middle Road, Caledonia. For more information, call (262) 639-3209.
WEDNESDAY
Belle City Brassworks
Racine's community brass band rehearses weekly, 7:30 p.m., Atonement Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 2915 Wright Ave. Call Gary King at (262) 634-8006 for more information.
Belle City Home Brewers and Vintners
7 p.m., D.P. Wigley lower level, 234 Wisconsin Ave. The club's goals are to educate, promote and enjoy the making of beers, wines and meads. For more information, call Frank Tylla, president, at (262) 554-4994; send e-mail to Frank Tylla at frank_tylla@yahoo.com, or visit the Web at http://www.bellecitybrew.org
Belle City Toastmasters Club 1477
For people who want to enhance their speaking, listening and leadership skills, 6:45 p.m., Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 14015 Washington Ave., Sturtevant. For more information, call Patrick G. Polcin at (262) 633-8453, or Ruth Guenther at (262) 885-5799.
Business Network International Racine Strictly Business Chapter
Members help each other to build their referral networks, 7-8:30 a.m., Plaza Bowling Center, 3701 Durand Ave. Call (262) 554-5569 for more information.
Caledonia/Raymond VFW Post 10388
Open to new members, 7:30 p.m., American Legion Post, Highway K and East Frontage Road, Caledonia. For more information, call Louis Wilson, commander, at (262) 639-3408, or Tom O'Dell, adjutant, at (262) 681-0219.
Caledonia Senior Club
Open to people ages 55 and above, noon-4 p.m., East Side Community Center, 6156 Douglas Ave., Caledonia. Activities include cards, arts and crafts and socializing. Treats are brought in by members each week. The cost to join is $6. Call Candace Wood at (262) 752-1682 for more information.
EAA Chapter 838
7 p.m., 3333 N. Green Bay Road. Visitors are welcome. For more information, visit the Web at http://www.eaa838.org
Goldwing Road Riders Association and Valkyries
Monthly social for Goldwing and Valkyrie owners, 7 p.m., Buckets Pub party room, 2031 Lathrop Ave. Those who wish to eat may meet at 5:30 p.m. Call Thomas Young at (262) 633-8415 for more information.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Racine
Noon, First United Methodist Church, 745 Main St. Call Jim Dobbs at (262) 681-1720 for more information.
Kiwanis Club of West Racine
7:30 a.m., Sturtevant Room of Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints hospital, 3801 Spring St. Call Noel Newgord at (262) 634-8683 for more information.
Lucyniors Senior Citizens Club
11 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Lucy's School cafeteria, 3035 Drexel Ave. Lunch is served. Cost is $2.50. Cards are played. Call Rich or Barb Tworek at (262) 554-5205 for more information.
Racine Area Running Club
Monthly fun run, 6 p.m., followed by business meeting, law offices of Becker, French & DeMatthew, 822 Wisconsin Ave.
Racine Elks Lodge 252
7:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 5844 Douglas Ave. For more information, call (262) 639-8577.
Racine Explorer Post
Open to young adults ages 14-20, 7-9 p.m., Racine Police Department, 730 Center St. (south side of building). Call Steve Herold at (262) 635-7816 after 2 p.m. for more information.
Racine Navy Club
7:30 p.m., Veterans Club, 820 Main St. Navy, Marine, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine veterans and active duty personnel are welcome.
Rotary Club of Racine
11:45 a.m., YMCA, 725 Lake Ave.
Salmon Unlimited
A fishing organization for the betterment and enhancement of Lake Michigan fishing, 7 p.m., Fifth Street Yacht Club, 761 Marquette St. Call Gerald Frievalt at (262) 886-4113 for membership information.
Theory and Practice of Meditation by Science
of Spirituality
7-7:30 p.m., University of Wisconsin-Parkside Communication Arts Room 129, 900 Wood Road, Somers. Meditation is followed by a program addressing various spiritual topics which impact a person's success in practicing the meditation technique. Call Ragbir Chana at (262) 632-9536 for more information or visit the Web at http://www.sos.org
Wednesday Optimist Club of Racine
Breakfast meeting, 7:30 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, 4915 Washington Ave. Theresa Ford of Ameri-Corps Vista will talk about the Root River Environmental Education Community Center. For information on club membership, call Jean Hawes at (262) 886-2597.
THURSDAY
Boy Scout Drum & Bugle Corps Troop 203
For boys ages 8-14 interested in performing with a drum and bugle corps, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Flatiron Village Mall, 1661 Douglas Ave. For more information, call Bruce Chaffee at (262) 886-9239.
Business Networking International Referrals
in Racine Chapter
Meeting, 7-8:30 a.m., The Meadows Family Restaurant, 10615 Highway K, Franksville. For more information, call Randy Maio at (262) 498-9599.
Burlington Toastmasters
A communication and leadership training program dedicated to helping its members become better leaders and communicators in public speaking, 7 p.m., Center for Art Technology Health & Entrepreneurship (United Methodist Church building), 125 E. State St., Burlington. Call (262) 767-9113 for more information.
Community Re-entry Program
An organization that helps introduce offenders re-entering the community, 6-7 p.m., Memorial Hall, 72 Seventh St. For more information, call (262) 633-9591.
DeKoven Men's Chorus
Practice, 7-8:30 p.m., DeKoven Center Taylor Hall, 600 21st St. For more information, contact Larry Dolan at (262) 898-1273 or send e-mail to lclarry2@yahoo.com
Essman-Schroeder American Legion Post 20
7 p.m., 29224 Evergreen St., Rochester.
Kiwanis Club of Racine
Noon, YMCA, 725 Lake Ave. For membership information, call Dave Voss at (262) 880-9640.
Knights of Columbus Council 697
Monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 13249 Washington Ave. For more information, call Jim Sisak, grand knight, at (262) 884-9505.
Korean War Veterans Association Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter 227
Open to Korean War and DMZ veterans, 7 p.m., Armed Forces Center, Highway 20 and West Road. For more information, call Jim Becker at (262) 681-6459.
New Day Drum and Bugle Corps
Rehearsal, 6:30-9 p.m., 1526 Washington Ave. (use rear entrance). Open to youth ages 10-21. Call (262) 637-5516 for more information.
OPUS 2000 Chorus Sweet Adelines International
Open to women to like to sing, rehearsal,
7-9:30 p.m., Yorkville Elementary School, 18621 Washington Ave., Yorkville. For more information, call Kristine Hincz at (262) 553-9106.
RAMAC Networking Alliance
7:30 a.m., Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce, 300 Fifth St. For more information, call Brett Beaulieu at (262) 898-6616.
Racine Area Singles
7 p.m., Perkins Restaurant, 4915 Washington Ave. Open to singles in the Racine/Kenosha area. Call (262) 498-8477 for more information.
Racine Art Guild
6:30 p.m., Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Ave. Barbara Brown Lee, chief educator at the Milwaukee Art Museum, will speak on the MAM exhibit "Andy Warhol: The Last Decade." Call (262) 638-9873 for reservations.
Racine Branch NAACP
6:30 p.m., Urban League of Racine & Kenosha Inc., 718 N. Memorial Drive.
Racine Camera Club
7 p.m., 316 Sixth St. A slide competition and presentation about Red River paper will held.
Racine Chess Club
6:30-10 p.m., Dr. John Bryant Community Center, 601 21st St. Events start at 7 p.m. Beginners welcome. For more information, call Scott Schneider at (262) 633-1870, or John Oberg at (262) 633-0839.
Racine Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol
An auxiliary of the United States Air Force promoting education in aerospace, leadership development in youth and training in emergency operations, 6:30 p.m., National Guard Armory, 700 24th St. For more information, call Lt. Kathleen Dugas at (262) 752-9889.
Racine Geological Society
Open to people interested in geology, 7 p.m., St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 4701 Erie St. For more information, contact Pat Fellner at (262) 633-3712, or Bonnie Bolster at (262) 634-8815.
Rainbow Quilters
7 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Fellowship Hall, 322 Ohio St. Flower pin cushions will be made. Those staying until 3:30 p.m. should bring their own supper and a snack to pass. Anyone interested in quilting is welcome. Fee is 50 cents. For more information, call Barbara Vallone at (262) 639-8185.
Sons of Erin
A social-benevolent organization open to men of Irish descent by birth or marriage, 7 p.m., Shillings Irish Pub, 611 Wisconsin Ave. For membership information, contact Tom Gavigan at (262) 989-3499.
Toastmaster Sunburst Club 5454
An international organization dedicated to helping individuals improve their speaking and presentation skills, 7:30 a.m., Mount Pleasant Town Hall, highways 11 and 31. Annie Cahill will be the Toastmaster of the Day. The meeting theme is "Gardening." John Johnson, Sue Christoplis and Susan Richardson will speak. Ken Stenzel will lead Table Topics. For more information, call Ralph McCarthy at (262) 515-3542, or Sue Christoplis at (262) 412-4942.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10301
Open to eligible veterans of foreign wars, 6:30 p.m., Veterans Center, 820 Main St. For more information, contact John Dunham at (262) 878-3901.
Wisconsin Central LTD Model Railroad Society Inc.
7-9 p.m., City Hall Building, 300 N. Pine St., Burlington (use rear entrance off alley). For more information, call Bob Miller at (262) 763-6493, or Leo Juppe at (262) 539-2329.
FRIDAY
Friday Optimist Club
7 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, 4915 Washington Ave. Call Wally King at (262) 634-8364 for more information.
RAMAC Referral Group
Members meet weekly for intensive networking and referral production, 7:30 a.m., Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce, 300 Fifth St. Call RAMAC at (262) 634-1931 for more information.
Rotary Club of Racine Founders
7 a.m., Meadowbrook Country Club, 2149 N. Green Bay Road.
DAILY, OTHERS
Bridge Club
Each week three ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games are played in Racine - at 12:15 p.m. Monday, 7 p.m. Tuesday and 12:15 p.m. Friday at Paradise West, 6501 Washington Ave. All games are open to the public and non-smoking. For more information or to help in arranging partners, call Marilyn Wescott at (262) 886-6962, or Norm Heinitz at (262) 633-3438. Recent winners are:
Oct. 26: North/South - Edith Weston-Phil Grothus, first place; Beverly Sklansky-Dennis Dragan, second; and Linda Scheible-Dee Becker, third. East/West - Adriana Humada-Bob McGaffey, first place; Norman Heinitz-Dennis Price, second; and Barbara Myers-Marilyn Wescott, third.
Oct. 27: Mary Ann Heinitz-John Winter and Bob McGaffey-Bill Little, first place; John Meyers-Ellen Easley and Sue Smith-Leone Townsend, second; and Dee Becker-Jennifer Musson and Steve Spitzer-Dennis Price, third.
Oct. 30: North/South - Sue Smith-Shirley Madrigrano, first place; Mary Ann Heinitz-John Winter, second; and Beverly Sklansky-Bill Little, third. East/West - Joanne and Walter Rattan, first place; Barbara Myers-Marilyn Wescott, second; and Dennis Price-Norman Heinitz, third.
Ladies' Heart Luncheon
Tuesday, Nov. 17 - Noon, Parkway Chateau at the Brat Stop, 12304 75th St., Kenosha. Kitt Stephenson will share her testimony how she was battered down by life and built up by the cross. The luncheon cost is $10.50. The group consists of Christian-based, interdenominational women from the southeastern Wisconsin area. To attend or for more information, call Walli Bergmann at (262) 857-2520, or Lil Jung at (262) 694-4977.
Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Watch
Saturday, Nov. 14 - 10 a.m., Prospect Heights Community Living Center, 2015 Prospect St.
Party Bridge Club
Monday and Friday - 9 a.m.-noon, Burlington Senior Center, 201 N. Main St., Burlington. Recent winners are:
Oct. 30 - Bill Baker, first place; Fran Kengott, second; and Virginia Bowler, third.
Nov. 2: Wally Morrell, first place; Fran Kengott, second; and Wayne Carriveau, third.
To join the club as a regular or substitute player or for more information, contact Dean Fleming at the Burlington Senior Center at (262) 767-9880.
Union Grove High School Class of 1976 Coffee Club
Saturday, Nov. 14 - 7:30 a.m., Country Rose Bakery & Cafe, highways 45 and 20, Union Grove. For more information, call Ann-Marie Haas Niec at (262) 539-2056.
United States Submarine Veterans
Saturday, Nov. 14 - Great Lakes Base meeting, 1 p.m., Harvey Funk American Legion Post, 4277 Highway 41 (East Frontage Road), Caledonia. For more information, call the vice commander at (262) 818-3400.
Welcome Wagon Club of Racine
Friday - Drop-in coffee social, 9-11 a.m., Panera Bread, 5630 Washington Ave.
Welcome Wagon is an organization for women who want to meet other women. Some activities include twice monthly bridge, potluck lunches, out to restaurant lunches, book club, monthly movie matinees, mah jongg and community projects. For more information, contact Carol Reed at (262) 633-4879.
Posted in Faith-and-values on Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:00 am
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