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WHAT'S DOING AAUW to meet
The AAUW (American Association of University Women) will meet 5:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at First Congregational Church, Fifth and Juniper, Brainerd. It is a potluck dinner. Members are urged to bring friends.
GriefShare support group
GriefShare support group will begin a new series at 7 p.m. Monday at Lakewood Evangelical Free Church, Baxter. GriefShare is a 14-week series that will end Dec. 14. Cost is $15. The DVD seminar features well-known authors and counselors for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. After the presentation we discuss the DVD and share our own stories. A workbook is provided for further study. Grief is different for each individual and hits you when you least expect it. The most important part of GriefShare is the hope it offers and helping move one from "mourning to joy." For more information, contact the parish nurse at 829-7251, ext. 313 or the Web site at www.griefshare.org.
Lakes and Woods Garden Club
AITKIN - The Lakes and Woods Garden Club meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday (due to Labor Day) at the Jacques Art Center in Aitkin.
The program will be a discussion by members about their successes or failures in their gardens in 2009. We will also discuss changes to our bylaws such as changing our club name to Lakes and Woods "Garden" Club and any other changes that anyone would like to bring up.
We should also encourage all members to make plans to be at the October meeting when we vote on our bylaws since 2/3 of the members must be present to make any changes. Refreshments will be served by Cindee Anderson and Sue Stebbins.
Disabled American Veterans
The monthly meeting for DAV Crow Wing County Chapter No. 22 and Auxiliary will be Thursday at the Brainerd VFW club. Chapter officers meeting will begin at 6 p.m. The general membership meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
Motley Area Historical Society
MOTLEY - The Motley Area Historical Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Motley City Hall Complex. The meeting will discuss and make final preparations for Motley's genealogy classes scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Motley City Hall Complex and again that evening at 7 p.m. at the Motley United Methodist Church.
Anyone wishing to register for the genealogy classes, visit Staples Motley Community Education, located at 400 Second St. N.E., Staples, or call 894-2497 for details and cost.
For more information on Tuesday's meeting, contact Faye at 746-3863.
American Legion to celebrate birthday
The American Legion will celebrate its 90th birthday with a rendezvous planned with social hour from 5:30-7 p.m. and dinner from 7-7:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Brainerd Lakes Area Calligraphers and Scribes
Brainerd Lakes Area Calligraphers and Scribes, a new group, is forming and welcomes anyone interested in learning about the lettering arts from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Brainerd Public Library. The future goal of this group is to correspond with people who need encouragement by combining lettering arts and writing skills. All levels are welcome. Sue Sterling, facilitator and calligraphy teacher, can be reached at 831-3550 for more information.
PEO CJ
Chapter CJ of PEO will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Hostesses are Caren Bedard, Judy Swenson and Shari Holland. The program will be new yearbooks by the program committee.
Ray's Promenaders Square Dance Club
Ray's Promenaders Square Dance Club will dance on Friday with Abe Maier calling Plus at 7:30 p.m. and Mainstream from 8-10 p.m. The club furnished potluck lunch will be hosted by the Doshes.
Duplicate bridge scores
North-South: Ann Richardson and Clif Johnson, 45.5; and Mark Anderson and Joe Heal, 37.5. East-West: Patrick Spradlin and Bruce Eastman, 35.5; and Ruth Gottwaldt and Barb Bretz, 34.
Friends of Brainerd Public Library
Friends of Brainerd Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the library. For more information, call the library at 829-5574 or Dawn at 829-4092.
Encore Arts Association
Encore Arts Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lakes Area Senior Activity Center, 803 Kingwood, Brainerd. Gail Walsh will show her China images on the screen and bring ATC cards to exchange. Virginia MacArthur is hostess.
WHS class of 1954
The Washington High School class of 1954 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grizzly's in Baxter.
The Washington High School class of 1954 will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Legion. All interested in working on the committee to finalize plans for the 55th reunion to be held on Oct. 3 should attend.
Brainerd History Group
The Brainerd History Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the excavated Brainerd Brewing Co. site on the east side of Boom Lake. We will be building the pedestal for and installing the marker there. Anyone interested in Brainerd history is welcome. For more information call 820-2424.
Pinetree Patchworkers
BAXTER - Pinetree Patchworkers will meet at 6:45 p.m. Monday at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter. Diane Gaudynski will present information about quilting on regular sewing machines. Anyone who is interested in quilting is welcome to attend the meeting.
Ski Gull fall fundraiser
BAXTER - Ski Gull will be hosting its annual fall fundraiser from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at The Lodge in Brainerd Lakes, Baxter. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door and 18 and under are free. A group of 10 tickets are available for $350 with advanced purchase. The night includes food and beverage tasting, silent auction, games and helmets and boots raffle. Test your skills at the Wii snowboard.
Advanced tickets are on sale at Cash Wise Liquors (Baxter), Easy Riders, Martins Sports Shop, Morey's Seafood, Ski Gull and Zorbaz on Gull Lake. For more information call 963-4353 or e-mail us at info@skigull.com.
Proceeds from this event support the 2009-2010 fundraising goal of $47,000 which will be used to purchase Rossignol ski rental equipment.
Those unable to attend could consider making a tax-deductible contribution. Mail to Ski Gull, P.O. Box 612, Nisswa, MN 56468.
Minnesota Retired State Employee Association
Minnesota Retired State Employee Association will meet at noon Thursday at Bonanza. Speaker will be Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl. For more information or to make a reservation, call Roger Marks at (320) 692-4522.
VFW events
VFW Friday night dinner will be a fundraiser. Hab and Loren are cooking country ribs with all the trimmings and will be serving from 5:30-7 p.m. or until gone. A freewill offering will be taken.
VFW breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday at the VFW Clubroom, 309 S. Sixth St., Brainerd. Cost: $5.
Alpha Chapter No. 23
The Alpha Chapter No. 23 will meet 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Masonic Hall. There will be refreshments following the meeting.
Chapter DV, P.E.O.
Chapter DV, P.E.O. will meet for its autumn opening at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the home of Jacque Glas. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. The program committee will give an overview of the coming year.
Sagatun 18 Sons of Norway
Sons of Norway will meet for a potluck supper at 6 p.m. followed by a short business meeting and membership awards Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Brainerd.
VFW Northern Post No. 3839, Jenkins
JENKINS - The VFW Northern Post No. 3839, Jenkins, will celebrate its 45th year with a membership dinner Sept. 19. All paid up members will enjoy a free prime rib dinner. RSVP by calling 568-8664. Social hour will be 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Brainerd Auxiliary of the Shrine Hospital for Children
The Brainerd Auxiliary of the Shrine Hospital for Children will meet at noon Monday at the Masonic Hall in Brainerd for lunch. Hostesses are Dee Bahr, Jerry Howard and Helen Herbon.
WHS class of 1956
The Washington High School class of 1956 will host a social at 7 p.m. Friday at the Brainerd American Legion. All classmates, spouses and friends are invited.
Senior dances
Senior dances will be from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday at the Brainerd Eagles with music by Andy and Stu; and from 1-4 p.m. Friday at the Deerwood Legion with live music.
WHS class of 1955
The Washington High School class of 1955, spouses and friends will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Monday at the Northwind Grille.
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