Around town for Monday, Oct. 19

Pancake fundraiser, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Senior Center. Event raises money for the senior nutrition program. Tickets $15 at the door, $7 for 6-12 year olds and under 5 eat for free.

Computer Basics, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way.

Tai Chi class for ages 60 and older, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Filipino Communit Hall. Enrollment is based on a first come, first served basis. Details: Josielind, 463-6181.

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

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.

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.

Drawing in support of the Seward Statue, 2 p.m., Juneau Arts & Culture Center. Two draws for twp Alaska Airlines tickets. Details: Brenda, 957-1261.

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.

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.

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.

Juneau Retired Educators Association potluck, 5:30 p.m., social; 6 p.m., potluck; 6:30 p.m., program; Fireweed Place. Wayne Jensen to present on William Seward.

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.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 20

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.

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.

“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.

Introduction to Using Microsoft Word, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.

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.

Cancer survivor support group monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cancer Connection, 3225 Hospital Drive, first floor. A time of encouragement and support for those newly diagnosed, currently under treatment and those whose treatment has ended. Details: 796-2273.

Marie Drake Planetarium, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Marie Drake Planetarium. Details: mariedrakeplanetarium.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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