Around town for Monday, Nov. 16

Digital World class, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way. Course will include: Google – Calendar, Drive, Sites (for web pages), Chrome Social Networking – Facebook, Linked-In and Security. Students attending should have a basic understanding of computers and exposure to the internet.

Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Diane, 463-6176.

Toddlertime, 10 a.m., Downtown Library; 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267.

Applied Math II Problem Solving, 11 a.m., The Learning Connection.

Life Ring meeting, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Northern Light United Church. A weekly gathering for women. All are welcome. Details: 780-4918.

Juneau Lions Club meeting, noon, Prospector Hotel. Details: 789-0272.

Senior Lunch, noon, Juneau Senior Center. Details: 463-6175.

Taku Toastmasters, noon-1 p.m., Federal Building, fifth floor conference room, room 541. Public welcome. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Velja, 321-4988.

Bartlett Toddler Play Group, noon-1:30 p.m., Northern Light United Church Nursery. Playtime for toddlers and support group for parents. No need to register. Details: 796-8975.

Writing Skills class, 2:30 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.

Contract bridge, 1-4 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: 463-6174.

Juneau People for Peace and Justice, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Northern Light United Church. All are welcome. Details: 789-9229.

NAMI: Family-to-Family, 5:15 p.m.- 7:45 p.m., KTOO Conference Room.

Juneau Retired Educators Association, 5:30 p.m. social, 6 p.m. potluck, 6:30 p.m. meeting, Mt. View Senior Center.Program: Greg Chaney and his prizewinning Empty Chair DVD. Also, start collecting warm winter socks for the Glory Hole.

Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 5:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 2500 Sunset Drive. Details: 463-1224.

Mount Juneau Cribbage Club, 6 p.m., Rockwell Restaurant. Details: Tom, 209-1102.

Tlingit Language Learners Group, 6 p.m., Downtown Library. All are welcome.

Prospective homebuyers course, 6 p.m., Riverbend Apartments 2800 Postal Way. Free.

Our Time Support/Resource Group, 6-8 p.m., 1802 Glacier Highway, Apt #2. Weekly support group for parents of children with diagnosed and undiagnosed special needs. Dinner and child care provided. RSVP. Details: 321-8311.

Healthy pregnancy class, 6-8 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital, Robert F. Valliant Administration Building. Free. Details: 796-8422.

Breastfeeding success and newborn care, 6-8:15 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital, Administration Building. Free classes designed for expectant parents to learn about the care, feeding and brain development of their new baby.

Tlingit and Haida Indians of the City and Borough of Juneau bingo, 7 p.m., 3235 Hospital Drive. Details: 463-5680 or 463-5690.

“Live and Let Live” Al-Anon Family Group, 7-8 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center. Details: Sue, 463-3790.

Climate Action Film Series: “The Yes Men Are Revolting,” 7 p.m., Gold Town Theatre. This film follows two comic activists who stage media hoaxes and political pranking to expose corporate crimes around global warming. Details: www.alaskaclimateaction.org <http://www.alaskaclimateaction.org/>  or 586-5843.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 17

Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim, 789-3074.

Open lab computer training, 9 a.m.-11 a.m, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.

English learners, 9 a.m. beginners, 10 a.m. all levels, Gruening Park; 2:30 p.m. all levels, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free classes designed for non-English and beginning English speakers. Details: serrc.org/tlc.

Tai Chi class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Nugget Mall. Free class for people over 60. Details: Josielind, 463-6181.

Applied Math II Problem Solving, 11 a.m., The Learning Connection.

Rotary Club of Juneau meeting, noon, Baranof Hotel.

Senior Center lunch, noon, Douglas Methodist Church. $5 or $10. Details: 463-6175.

Native American Heritage Month lecture: “Discovering Haida Art: A Personal Journey,” noon, Walter Soboleff Building. Haida artist Robert Davidson to speak. Free. Attendees are invited to bring their own lunches. 

“Tuesday Noon Serenity” Al-Anon family group, 12:05-12:55 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church library, 740 W. 10th St. Details: Barbara, 790-1029.

New parents group, 1-2:30 p.m., Juneau Family Health and Birth Center. Free. Meet other new parents and share the joys and challenges of parenthood. Topics change weekly. Details: 586-1203.

Low Vision Support Group, 1-2:30pm, Juneau Senior Center. Details: Leone 586-4920.

“Off the Beaten Path: The impact of tourism on the indigenous population of Costa Rica,” 5 p.m., KTOO 360 North.

Parenting discussion group, 5:45 p.m.-7 p.m., call for location and registration. $80 charge for four week group. Based on the book “How to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids will Talk.” Details: Joni, 500-2697.

Mobile Device Tips and Tricks, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.

“Let’s Talk” program training, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library. Free. Light supper provided. To register, contact Beth at Beth.Weigel@juneau.org or 586-0434.

Children’s Life Skills Group, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE. Rotating topics include personal boundaries, naming and expressing feelings, keeping it safe at home, chemical use and abuse, self-esteem, families and change, and problem solving and conflict resolution. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.awareak.org.

Women’s Art Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE. Call ahead if you will need childcare. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.awareak.org.

Women’s Education Group, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE. Tuesday. Rotating topics include domestic violence, sexual assault, chemical dependency, family dynamics and self-care. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.awareak.org.

Mt. Juneau-Gastineau Lodge 21 of Free and Accepted Masons of Alaska meeting, 7 p.m., 8401 Airport Blvd. Details: Jeff, 321-7077.

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