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Sunday:
8 a.m., 12 & 12 Book Study Group: Patagonia Senior Center (Open discussion)
Monday:
7 p.m., Beginners and Step Study Group: St. Andrews Church, 969 Country Club Dr., Nogales (Closed-step study)
Tuesday:
7:30 p.m., Sonoita Group: Sonoita Bible Church, Hwy. 83 North of 82, Sonoita (Open discussion)
Wednesday:
6:30 p.m., Big Book Study group: Post Office Center, NW corner of Hwy 82 & 83(Open discussion)
7 p.m., Hump Day Group: at St. Andrews Church, 969 N. Country Club Dr., Nogales (Open Big Book discussion)
7 p.m., Tubac Group: The Church at Tubac, 2242 W. Frontage Rd., Tubac, north of Exit 34 (Open discussion)
Friday:
12:15 p.m., Lunch Meeting: Kino Springs Restaurant, 187 Kino Springs Dr., Nogales (Open discussion)
7:30 p.m., Patagonia Group: Patagonia Community Church, 387 McKeown Ave., Patagonia (Open discussion)
7 p.m. The Church at Tubac, 2242 W. Frontage Rd., Tubac (Step Study)
Alcoholics Anonymous (In Spanish)
Monday-Saturday:
7-8:30 p.m., 969 N. Grand Ave., Nogales.
Sunday:
1-2:30 p.m., 969 N. Grand Ave., Nogales second floor.
-Al-Anon (English):
Thursdays
5-6 p.m., Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital, 1171 W. Target Range Rd., Nogales, Call Amanda at(520) 287-0165 or Estela at (520) 377-9270
Al-Anon (Spanish)
Monday & Wednesday:
5:30-7 p.m., Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital, 1171 W. Target Range Rd., Nogales, Comerci Room, Adela at (520) 287-2986 or Cristina (520) 281-1675.
A.A.R.P., Safe Driving Class: Taught by Amery Bopple in May at the Patagonia Community Church each year. The class cost $10. Please call Amery Bopple at (520) 761-1813 or 287-7545 for registration and additional information.
-Animal Control Advisory Commission meets the third Thursday of every other month, 9 a.m., at the Board of Supervisors meeting room in the county government complex. Contact Lee Ann Ayers at (520) 281-0944.
-Anza Trail Coalition of Arizona/Santa Cruz County Chapter promotes public awareness and appreciation of the Anza Trail. For more information, contact Richard Williams at (520) 281-8426.
-Arizona Borderland Democrats (ABD) is a volunteer organization to build, maintain and interpret issues in Santa Cruz county of Arizona. They meet the third Sunday of each month, 3 p.m., in Patagonia. For information, call John Michael at (520) 455-5975.
-Arizona Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) is a group of regular citizens making significant contributions to the community by becoming involved in protecting the fragile rights of abused, neglected and abandoned children. For more information, call Margie Fish at (520) 375-7740, or visit web site www.azcaca.org or e mail mfish@courts.az.gov
-Arizona Rangers, Santa Cruz Company meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Rio Rico Fire Dept. Station 2. Training meetings are set for the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Contact Nador Rodriguez at (520).281-5946 or (520) 313-0588.
-Arizona Rangers, Sonoita Company meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office in Judge Keith Barth office, contact Bob Lottermann at 394-2916
-Book Worms, meets the last Tuesday of each month (except for June and July) at 3:45 p.m. at United Churches Fellowship, 1049 W. Mariposa Ranch Rd. Call (520) 761-1813.
-Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors of Santa Cruz County meets the second Wednesday of the month at noon. For more information or details of meeting location, call the club at (520) 287-3733 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Serves children ages 6-18, located at 590 N. Tyler Ave., Nogales. Membership fee is $1.00 per year. Club (summer) May 29- August 3; noon to 5:30 p.m. Club (school) August 13 to May, 2008; 2:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. E mail: bgcclub@mchsi.com; Website: www.clubnogi.com.
-Community Coalition of Eastern Santa Cruz County meets every second Friday of the month at 9 a.m. in the Patagonia Community Church, 387 McKeown. For more information, please call The Patagonia Community Church at (520) 394-2274 or Jeffrey Cooper at (520) 604-1127 for further information.
-Courthouse Preservation Commission (1904 Courthouse) is working with the Board of Supervisors to preserve this historic treasure. Meet on the third Wednesday of every month except December. For information, call Rosa Padilla at (520) 761-1124.
-Diabetes Program classes on Wednesday at 10 a.m.-Noon. and 5-7 p.m., with gestational classes from 2-5 p.m. Classes are at 81 E. La Castellana. Call Cecilia Navarro at (520) 375-6074 for information.
-Emergency Medical Services Sub-Regional Council of Santa Cruz County meets as needed. Call Kevin Keeley at (520) 398-2255 for information on locations and times of meetings.
-4-H Quicksilver Shooting Sports Community Club (ages 9-19), meets February through May and August through September, for archery and some air rifling. Call Barbara Harsh at (520) 377-0617 for times, locations and membership information. This club is always ready to welcome in new members.
-4-H Mustangs Community Club(Sonoita/Elgin)-meets second Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at the Sonoita Fairgrounds. For more information call Leisha George at (520) 455-5608.
-4-H San Rafael Community Club (Patagonia)-meets second Monday at 6:30 p.m., at the Patagonia Community Church. For more information call Tami Cubillas at (520) 455-5561.
-4-H Saddle Bums Community Club meets the first Sunday and the second and the fourth Saturday of the month. For information on times and meeting places please call Barbara Johnson at (520)397-9269 or the 4 H Headquarters at (520) 281-2994. This club meets for horseback riding in Western and English styles as well as for horse shows and trail rides.
-4-H Fine Arts Community Club meets on the second Monday of the month at 5 p.m. at the Patagonia Community Church. For information, call Barbara Johnson at (520) 397-9269.
-4-H Market Goat Community Club begins in May-October, 2008. For information please call Barbara Johnson at (520) 397-9269.
-4-H.Rattlesnake Community Club meets the second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Rio Rico Fire Station #2. For more information call Melody Skiver at (520) 2812994 at the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
-4-H Rabbit Community Club, meets in Sonoita Fairgrounds on January 21 at 6 p.m. For more information call Melody Skiver at (520) 2812994 at the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
-Foster Care. Arizona’s children need you. The Foster Care Connection sets monthly orientations for those interested in learning more about foster care or adoption of DES children. There is a desperate need for foster parents. Please feel free to stop by to visit the new facilities located at 1020 N. Grand Ave., Nogales. For information on times and meeting place, call Thomas at (520) 397-0925.
-Fraternal Order of Police meet the third Wednesday of each month in the Americana Motor Hotel at 7:30 p.m. Call Pete Legleu at (520) 287-6006 for information.
-Friends of the 1904 Courthouse welcomes new members to assist with the interesting and varied work of restoring the historic courthouse for use as a community educational and cultural center. Visit our web link athttp://friends1904courthouse.homestead.com. For more information call Luis L. Leyva 520-287-3448 or Sue Neilsen 520-287-5583 or send mail to Friends of the 1904 Courthouse, P.O. Box 1095 Nogales, Arizona 85628.
-Friends of the Santa Cruz River Board of Directors meets the third Thursday of each month, at a 6:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner at the Tubac Community center. Call Sherry Sass at (520) 398-8269 to confirm location which rotates monthly.
-Garden Club of United Churches Fellowship meets at the church at 1049 W. Mariposa Rd., in Nogales on the first Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Call (520) 761-1813.
-GFWC/Nogales Woman’s Club, oldest service organization in the area since 1922, meets the first Tuesday of the month, October through May at noon. in the clubhouse; at 1320 N. Bristol Dr. off of Patagonia Hwy, at milepost 3. Open to the public and luncheon is provided. For information on programs or events, call President Betty Rae Mc Gehee at (520) 281-7446 or Vice President Vida Gudenkauf at 287-2585
-Girl Scouts of the Sahuaro Council: Girl Scouting is open to all girls ages 5 to 17 and volunteer positions are also available. There are troops throughout Santa Cruz County. If you are interested in being a part of Girl Scouts, please contact Irene Cooper at (520) 980-6117, or visit our Web site at: www.SahuaroGSC.org.or e mail atsantacruzgs@yahoo.com. A new troop may be opened at any time if a parent is interested in being a leader in your area.
-Grief Support Group sponsored by Carondelet Hospice of Santa Cruz County, free and open to the public, meets Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m. in the conference room of Dependable Home Health, 857 W. Bell Rd., Nogales. For information call David Buss at (520) 285-5930.
-Hilltop Gallery/Patrons of the Arts has monthly exhibitions of regional art, classes, workshops and children's classes. Open daily from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Call (520) 287-5515 for information and registration.
-Juntos Contra el Cancer of the Mariposa Community Health Center has a bilingual cancer support group at Platicamos Salud, 3241 N. Grand Ave every fourth Friday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call Norma C. Guerra at (520) 375-6058 or (520) 281-2860.
-Knights of Pythias, Nogales Lodge #13, meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. The lodge is located on the corner of Bayze St and Kino Blvd, Nogales Az. The Knights of Pythias was chartered in Nogales on Sept 17, 1891, is one of only two organizations recognized by an act of congress and supported by Abraham Lincoln. For further info please contact Larry E. Swanson, 520 841-3427 or email swansonlarry47@hotmail.com.
-Library FANS; fosters a close relationship with the Nogales/Santa Cruz County Public Library and the residents of Nogales and Santa Cruz County. Meet the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For information on meeting dates and times, call Janice Johnson at (520) 287-5515 at The Hilltop Gallery.
-Lupus Support Group Mariposa Community Center of Excellence in Women’s Health meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mariposa’s Platicamos Salud classroom located at 3241 N Grand Ave. Nogales. For more information, call Anbelle Unanue at (520) 375.6057.
-Mariposa Clinic Various Classes: Several classes available for the public. Classes on: tobacco cessation; health issues; empowerment classes; healthy lifestyles; WIC; heart health; awareness and education; family and individual support; breast awareness, and car seat classes. The classes are at various times and locations. For information call (520) 375-6050.
-Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Santa Cruz County Community Action Team, Arizona. Ruth Anne Alvarez: coordinator. Please call (520) 281-0177 or (520)377-2527 if you would like to volunteer or receive information regarding MADD. Meeting set for first Wednesday of month at 6 p.m. at 2313 N. Grand Ave., Nogales, AZ 85621.
-The Nature Conservancy’s Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve offers public tours every Saturday at 9 a.m. Call (520) 394-2400 for information.
Nogales Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon at The Palo Duro Creek Golf Course at the Hacienda Restaurant. Address is P.O. Box 1148, Nogales, AZ. 85628. Call President Manfred Cripe at (520) 287-9344.
-Nogales Rotary Club meets Thursdays at noon in the Americana Motor Hotel. Call (520) 287-7211 for information.
-Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce board of directors meets the last Thursday of each month, 8 a.m., and the Governor’s Affair is the second Thursday of each month, at the chamber board room. Call (520) 287-3685 for information.
-Nogales-Santa Cruz Kiwanis meet at the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Zula’s Papachoris Restaurant at 7p.m. Call John Jackson at (520) 287-7459 or (520) 604-6089 or call Joseph Wise at 287-6961.
-Nogales Suburban Fire District meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in Station “1” on Patagonia Hwy. For more information, call (520) 281-1126 or Carlos Parra at (520) 287-2324.
-Nogales VFW meets the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 653 N. Grand Ave. All veterans are encouraged to attend. Call Carmen Villanueva for information at (520) 287-5225
-Patagonia Cow Bells meet the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. For information call Maureen O’Brien at 394-2380 or Posey Piper at (520) 394-2919.
-Patagonia Woman’s Club, founded in 1931, meets on the first Thursday of each month, October-May, at Cady Hall at 1 p.m. The PWC board is scheduled to meet on the last Thursday of the month at Cady Hall from 1-4 p.m. New president is Maureen O'Brien. For more information, call Barbara Smith at (520) 394-2240.
-Pimeria Alta Garden Club meets the third Friday of each month from October-April. The hour and place vary with the program. For more information, please call Marilyn Speed (520) 394-9033.
-Reading is Fundamental Program board of directors meets the third Tuesday of each of the following months, August, September, November, January, February, and April at 4 p.m. at The Nogales Woman’s Club House on Bristol Dr. Call Adeline Cripe at (520) 287-9344.
-Rebuilding Together, formerly Christmas in April board of directors meets on the first Wednesday of the month at noon at Zulas Restaurant. Call Marcela Chavez at (520) 761-3681.
-Red Hat Society; Rich River J.U.G.S. (Just Us Gal’s) meeting are scheduled for the third Thursday of each month. For further information, please call Queen Mom, Glenda Keller at (520) 377-7240.
-Red Hat Society; Rio Rico Bells are scheduled to meet on the third Tuesday of each month. For further information, please call Queen Mom, Francis Hyde at (520) 281-8358.
-Red Hat Society; Royal Rubies are scheduled to meet on the second Tuesday of each month for a luncheon. For more information, please call Queen Mom, Ele Brown at (520) 761-6494.
-Rio Rico Investment Club meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7:30- 9 p.m. For the location or more information, call Bill Welch at (520) 281-8192
-Rio Rico Council on Aging is open to all Rio Rico seniors and is open 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Lunch is served at noon Tuesday �“ Friday with reservations called in one business day prior to lunch date. Call (520) 281-7880 between 10 a.m.-and 2 p.m. for reservations. Other activities for the seniors include exercise classes, bingo, crafts, flea markets, bake & craft shows and anything else they wish to do as a group including trips to the casino on the second Monday of the month. The seniors meet in the Rio Rico Community Center, 391 Avenida Coatimundi in Rio Rico.
-Residents of Rio Rico board of directors meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., President Larry Martin. General meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., open to all Rio Rico residents; no meetings for the months of June �“ August and no general meeting in the month of December. All meetings are at Rio Rico Community Center, 391 Avenida Coatimundi. For information, call (520) 281-7880.
-Rio Rico Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at 6:45 a.m. for breakfast at the Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico. For information, call Jim Ross at (520) 281-8999.
Roadrunner Social Club meets the first Friday of each month, at 4 �“ 6 p.m. (winter hours) at the Rio Rico Community Center, 391 Avenida Coatimundi. Social events are planned for each month, except July and August. For more information, please call Club President Dorothy Williamson at (520) 281-8754.
-Santa Cruz Community Foundation (SCCF) is a non-profit community foundation providing a vital link between philanthropy and the needs of the county. SCCF will ensure that your contributions go toward the area's greatest needs. SCCF receives donations, bequests and gifts from individuals, families, businesses and organizations and makes grants and scholarships locally. For more information, call Arika J. Carrera at (520) 761-4531
-Santa Cruz County Board of Realtors meets Fridays at 9 a.m. at the Santa Cruz County Board of Realtors office, 1103 Circulo Mercada; Suite B., Rio Rico. For information, call Marybeth at (520) 377-9613.
-Santa Cruz County Response Team & Task Force Against Domestic Violence, (SEAHEC): SEAHEC is an organization to make the public aware of domestic violence and to help those women who have survived personal violence such as incest, rape, battering and child sexual abuse to participate in their project to create a shirt to tell her story.. For information on classes and workshops for SEAHEC, please call Alica Chavez, Program Assistant at (520) 287-4722. SEAHEC is located at 1171 W. Target Ranch Rd in Nogales.
-Santa Cruz County Exchange Club meets the first three Tuesdays of the month at The Rich River Deli at 7:30 a.m. in the Rio Rico Shopping Plaza. Community members and business people gather to educate the community on issues such as child abuse domestic violence and helps individual with personal needs. For more information, call Diana Corrales at (520) 281-4771.
-Santa Cruz County Public Safety Association meets at various times and places, please call Susanne David at (520) 287-4722.
-Santa Cruz County Search and Rescue Association meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Tubac Elementary School on Bridge St. For information please call Pete Alegria at (520) 975-7678.
-Santa Cruz County Victim’s Services board of directors meetings are every 60 days at various times and places, for information call Agustine Arriola at (520) 281-5868.
-Santa Cruz County Young Audiences is a non-profit arts-in-education organization. For more information, please contact Connie Hutzel, Executive Director, at (520) 397-7914.Address is P. O. Box 1571, Nogales, AZ 85628. Board meets the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at: 310 W. Plum St., Room 101: Web site: www.yascc.com. Email: youngaudiances@yascc.com.
-Santa Cruz Family Guidance Center Inc. board of directors meets the fourth Friday of every other month at noon at The Americana Hotel. For more information please call John Jackson at (520) 287-7459 or (520) 604-6089.
-Santa Cruz Humane Society meets at 6 p.m. each month as needed. For information or membership, call Joan Jernigan at (520) 287-5654. The clinic is at 232 E. Patagonia Hwy.
-Santa Cruz Training Programs, Inc., with 35 years of service to children and adults with developmental disabilities, at 70 E. La Castellana Dr. Board of Directors meets there the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. (except December). For information, call (520) 287-2043.
-The Senior Center of Nogales / The Council on Aging has classes and programs for senior citizens. Some of the daily classes are 11 a.m.-noon; Mondays Acting Classes; Tuesdays Dance Classes; Wednesdays Aerobics Classes; Thursdays Arts & Crafts Classes; Fridays Computer Classes.
Classes for Medication Management are held by Dr Garcia; Director; regarding medications, side effects and proper dosages for all attending seniors at noon before lunch. For further information, please call Maribel Ozuna at (520) 287-7422. The center is located at 125 E. Madison St. in Nogales. Volunteers are always needed.
-Senior Citizens of Patagonia meets the first Monday of every month, 9 a.m. at the Patagonia Senior/Community Center. Call (520) 394-2494.
Shelter Task Force meets at The United Churches Fellowship at 1049 W. Mariposa Rd., in Nogales on the fourth Monday of each month at 2 p.m.
-The Society for Creative Anachronism meets as needed. For information, call Therese Schwartz at (520) 904-4651.
-Southern Arizona Republicans meet the third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. at the county complex building, 3147 S. Route 83.
-The Stablemates Men’s Club of the Most Holy Nativity Catholic Church of Rio Rico meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (520) 281-7414.
-Telecare is a service organization that calls seniors on a daily basis to check on their welfare. This free service is available in English and Spanish to anyone who might benefit from it. If you would like to volunteer; or if you know anyone who might like such a daily call, please call Jerry Smith at (520) 281-0943. Telecare meets on the first Saturday of alternate months: August, October, December, February and April. A board of directors meeting is called by the president whenever necessary. Each team is a separate unit and has a social get-together whenever they choose to.
-TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets each Monday at 8:45 a.m. in the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, Patagonia Highway, Nogales. Contact Joann Bruno at (520) 287-4423 or habla Espanol, Frances De La Ossa at (520) 287-5568.TOPS is currently looking for teens to be willing to help start a new Chapter of TOPS for Teens. It is never too early to begin a healthy lifestyle.
-Tubac Center of the Art arts programming for Santa Cruz Valley featuring ongoing exhibits, art workshops, performing arts and lecture series, educational outreach to schools and comprehensive Summer Arts program for children 6-11. For further information, including prices and scholarship information please call 520-398-2371.
-Tubac Rotary Club meets Fridays at 8 a.m. at Nob Hill Restaurant in Tubac. For information, call Tom Maddock at (520) 398-9388.
United Way of Santa Cruz County meets the first Thursday of the month at the Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico for lunch at noon. Address: P.O. Box 2174, Nogales, AZ 85628. Call Andrea Lopez at (520) 761-1840, fax (520) 761-1845.
-University of Arizona Cooperative Extension of Santa Cruz County is the outreach arm of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Cooperative Extension offers classes and information concerning Health; Family and Youth Development; Agriculture and Natural Resources. Ongoing programs include Nutrition classes that teach families with children to stretch their limited food dollars; plan and prepare nutritious foods and improve their nutritional status and health. These classes are also available for schools to use with their students. Additional classes are also provided in osteoporosis prevention. These Bone Builders classes provide information concerning the risks, screening, treatment and exercises for the prevention of osteoporosis. They also have 4-H Youth Development, Community Leadership and Master Gardener education. The meetings are at 3241 N. Grand Ave. No 6. For nutrition classes please contact Sonia Ramirez at (520) 281-2994 and for other information; or contact Dean Fish or Melody Skiver at (520) 281-2994.The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is interested in starting up more Community clubs, such as sewing, cooking, embroidery other sports shooting or any subject you may be interested in. They also need more volunteers to head up these clubs.
Yarn Spinners of United Churches Fellowship, a craft group, meets at the church at 1049 W. Mariposa Ranch Rd. in Nogales, the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. Call (520) 761-1813.
-Zonta Club of Nogales meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at noon at Mr. C’s Restaurant. For information, call Lee Ann Ayers at (520) 281-0944.
