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Wednesday, January 2
Welcome Newcomer Club of Pinellas
luncheon, noon, first Wednesday monthly, social club for persons
new to the area or those recently widowed-divorced-retired. Meeting
locations vary. Call 727-938-7478 or 727-447-0375.
Friends of the Library Meeting, 7 p.m., at
the Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1525.
Thursday, January 3
Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 10093, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor
Lake Ct., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
VFW Post 10093, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting
at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor Lake Ct., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
Friday, January 4
Saturday, January 5
Oldsmar Historical Society, 10 a.m.,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Dunedin Garden Club, 2 p.m., monthly
meeting, featuring 'Native Florida Wildflowers' with Pam Traas
and a plant exchange. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin.
Call 727-298-3080 or 727-733-5727.
Sunday, January 6
Monday, January 7
Friends of the Oldsmar Library, noon,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Clearwater Audubon Society meeting, 7:30
p.m., featuring 'Distribution and Habitat Use of the Florida
Burrowing Owl,' talk by Mark Mueller, Florida Fish and Wildlife
Research Institute, St. Petersburg. Moccasin Lake Park, 2750 Park
Trail Ln., Clearwater. Call 727-447-4785.
Tuesday, January 8
Clearwater Chapter of the Hearing Loss
Association of America, 3 p.m., monthly meeting for anyone with
hearing impairment. Cheek-Powell Pavilion, 455 Pinellas St., Room
A, Clearwater. Call 727-724-6409.
Snowsharks, 7 p.m., monthly meeting to
plan hosted ski trips and events. 1st N 10 Sports Bar, 776 N.
Missouri Ave., Largo. Call 727-581-3111.
American Legion Post 238 Auxiliary, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting. Post Home, 900 Main St., Safety Harbor. Call
727-726-9601.
Suncoast Conchologists Shell Club, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting featuring a silent auction of worldwide
shells. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr. (just off
Hercules), Clearwater. Open to anyone interested in shells. Call
727-796-4117.
Wednesday, January 9
UTB Chamber Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.,
topic: 'Amendment I, Possible Property Tax Reductions.' Speaker:
Doug Wheeler, vice president of Grass Roots Advocacy and Political
Action Development, Florida Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by the
Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce. Tampa Bay Downs,
11225 Race Track Rd., Oldsmar. Registration required. Call
813-855-4233.
Free Container Gardening Class, 2 p.m. or
6:30 p.m., presented by Pinellas County Master Gardener Dick
Davies. Crystal Beach Community Hall, 517 Crystal Beach Ave.,
Crystal Beach. Reservation required. Call 727-582-2673.
Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT)
training orientation, 7-9 p.m., adult volunteers receive training
to cope with major disasters. Conducted by firefighters,
paramedics, E.M.T.s and law enforcement officers. Oldsmar Fire
Rescue, 225 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1212.
January 9-30
'Stocks, Bonds and Your Money,' 7-9:30
p.m. Tues., taught by Harold Hultman, adjunct finance professor.
Features basic economic principles and their impact on creation of
personal wealth. Registration required. St. Petersburg College
Lifelong Learning Center, SPC Clearwater Campus. Call
727-341-3184.
Thursday, January 10
'Lawn and Garden Help Desk,' 9 a.m.-4
p.m., Pinellas County IFAS Extension staff provide landscape and
gardening information. Also, 'Pruning Basics,' 10-11 a.m., with
Cindy Peacock, Pinellas County extension. Pre-registration
required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center,
3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call
727-453-6800.
Book Time at Brooker Creek: 'The Very
Clumsy Click Beetle,' 10:30-11:15 a.m., free program every second
and fourth Thurs. monthly featuring stories and hands-on activities
designed to introduce pre-school children to the natural
environment. Featuring the book by Eric Carle. Pre-registration
required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center,
3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Sons of the American Revolution, meeting
second Thursday monthly, locations vary. Call 727-398-4425.
Florida West Coast Orchid Society monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., visitors welcome. Educational class preceding
business meeting. Orchid sale and refreshments follow. Pinellas
County Cooperative Extension Bldg., 12175 125th St. N., Largo. Call
727-725-1719.
Friday, January 11
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G. Wayne Dailey, author, and Mary Kitchen,
Chapter Vice President. At the November meeting, Mr. Dailey
spoke about his book on the Roosevelts, "Two Great Presidents, One
Great Family." Women who are interested in historical colonial
research and are lineal descendants of an ancestor who lived and
served prior to 1701 in one of the Original Colonies are invited to
attend.
Colonial Dames XVII Century, noon, winter
meeting of the Berkeley Plantation Chapter, featuring 'Colonial
Apothecary,' program by Linda Neal, member of Daughters of the
American Colonists. Stacey's Buffet,1451 Missouri Ave. N., Largo.
Call 727-531-2100.
Women's Civic Club of Safety Harbor, 2-4
p.m., monthly meeting featuring a program with guest speaker.
Rigsby Recreation Center, 605 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-725-2866 or 727-725-2403.
Talent Night, 7:30 p.m., open to poetry,
songs, instruments and more. Refreshments by Fun with God Ministry.
Bible Fellowship Church, 4670 East Bay Dr., Clearwater. Call
727-787-8609.
Saturday, January 12
'Boot Camp' Fitness, 9 a.m., workout
with a certified personal trainer. Monthly program on second
Saturday. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Captain Max's Junior Astronomers, 11
a.m.-noon, astronomy club meeting second Saturday monthly for ages
8-12. Great Explorations, The Children's Museum, 1925 Fourth St.
N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-8992.
World Circle Language Club, 11:30 a.m.,
monthly meeting. Cove Cay Country Club, 2612 Cove Cay Dr.,
Clearwater. Call 727-787-3344.
Florida-Friendly Yard Design, 1-2:30 p.m.,
landscaping that helps conserve water and protects the environment.
Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs.
Registration required. Call 727-453-6800.
Sunday, January 13
Monday, January 14
Managing Conflict Workshop, 6:30 p.m.
dinner, 7 p.m. program on how to reduce stress, navigate conflict,
exercise self-control, learn new strategies and restore
self-esteem. For all ages, elementary students to adults. The
Compass, 401 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-0234.
Professional Guardianship Course Open
House, 7-8 p.m., to acquain potential guardians with the coursework
and responsibilities of a professional guardian. Approved by the
Florida Department of Elder Affairs. St. Petersburg College
Lifelong Learning Center, downtown St. Petersburg campus. Call
727-341-3184.
Tuesday, January 15
Woman to Woman Bible Study, 9:30 a.m.,
opening coffee for free spring study session, beginning with the
Gospel of Matthew. Nursery for pre-schoolers and study hall for
children 6-12 available. North Dunedin Baptist Church, 1595
Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-443-1981.
LIADO (The Italian-American Women of
Today) General Membership meeting, 6 p.m., Italian music, heritage
and food. Our Lady of Lourdes Community Center, 750 San Salvador
Dr., Dunedin. Call 727-418-5415.
Florida Herb Society meeting, 6:30-8:30
p.m., herbal swaps, refreshments. Non-members welcome. Clearwater
Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-393-3943 or
727-447-6305.
Tampa Bay Computer Society monthly
meeting, 6:30 p.m., free program on computer use, open to the
public. 'Free' diagnostic repair clinic available to members.
Classes available by registration. Largo Cultural Center, 105
Central Park Dr., Largo. Call 727-443-4433.
St. Petersburg Audubon Society monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., free program. The Science Center of Pinellas
County, 7701 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-384-0027.
Laubsch Bonsai Society, 7:30 p.m., monthly
meeting featuring bonsai 'show-and-tell' by members, presentation
or workshop on bonsai and a raffle of pre-bonsai material, pots,
books and more. Taste Café, 500 Main St., Suite E, Safety
Harbor. Call 727-734-0027.
Wednesday, January 16
Safety Harbor Garden Club, 9:30 a.m.,
monthly meeting featuring a speaker and plant exchange. Safety
Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-726-3794.
Bay Bouquet Garden Club, 11 a.m., monthly
meeting, featuring 'You Can Do It,' a team design challenge
program, and a plant exchange. Social hour: 9:30 a.m. Community
Room, Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call
727-734-2058.
Top of the Bay Zonta Club monthly meeting,
5:30 p.m., an international service club of executive women that
supports local charities. Guests welcome. East Lake Woodlands
Country Club, Oldsmar. Call 727-781-5949 or 727-656-7722.
Thursday, January 17
The Great Naturalists Reading Series, 10
a.m.-noon, interactive presentation on the writings of noted
naturalists, followed by a 'walk in the woods.' Hosted by the
East Lake Community Library and the Brooker Creek Preserve staff.
Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
Suncoast Sierra Club meeting, 7:30 p.m.
third Thursday monthly, featuring a speaker on an environmental
topic. Moccasin Lake Park, 2750 Park Trail Ln., Clearwater. Call
727-526-5065.
Friday, January 18
Forest Guardians -- Florida's Oaks and
Pines, 1-3 p.m., educational trail walk. Pre-registration required.
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940
Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call
727-453-6800.
January 18-21
Clearwater Audubon Society Multi-Day Field
Trip, 6 a.m. departure from Coachman Fundamental Middle School to
south Florida. Annual trip to view indigenous and migratory species
with chapter President Paul Trunk. Registration required. Call
727-447-4785.
Saturday, January 19
United Daughters of the Confederacy, 10
a.m., meeting of the Mary Custis Lee Chapter #1451. UDC Memorial
Bldg., 3158 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-323-4401.
January 19-February 23
Beginning Racewalking Class, 1-3 p.m.,
techniques taught by Bonnie Stein, nationally known racewaling
instructor. Six-week session. Taylor Park, Largo. Call 727-394-WALK
(9255).
Sunday, January 20
Monday, January 21
GFWC North Pinellas Woman's Club monthly
meeting, 6 p.m., community room of the Countryside Public Library,
2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-726-7907.
Top of the Bay Garden Club, 7 p.m.,
Woman's Club, 207 Exeter St., Oldsmar. Public invited. Call
813-891-6241.
Tuesday, January 22
Pinellas Geological Society monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., youth group, The Tumblers, meets one hour prior.
Largo Library, 351 East Bay Drive, Largo. Call 727-894-2440.
Spiritual Empowerment Group, 7:30 p.m.,
monthly meeting featuring refreshments by the Fun With God Group.
Bible Fellowship Church, 4670 East Bay Dr., Largo. Call
727-787-8609.
Wednesday, January 23
Thursday, January 24
Book Time at Brooker Creek: 'Forest
Bright, Forest Night,' 10:30-11:15 a.m., free program every second
and fourth Thurs. monthly featuring stories and hands-on activities
designed to introduce pre-school children to the natural
environment. Featuring the book by Jennifer Ward. Pre-registration
required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center,
3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Oldsmar Book Club, noon, discussion of
'Thousand Splendid Suns' by Khaled Hosseini. TECO Hall, Oldsmar
Public Library, 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive
E. and Dartmouth Ave.), Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
January 24-25
Mature Driving Classes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each
day, state-approved class for drivers 50 years and older. AARP
instructors. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave.,
Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-942-5628.
Friday, January 25
Saturday, January 26
Clearwater Audubon Society Field Trip, 9
a.m. departure from Brighthouse Stadium to view songbirds, raptors
and water birds in Clearwater, followed by visit to the Miniature
Art Show at the Gulf Coast Museum of Art, Largo. Registration
required. Call 727-538-8688.
Safe Boating Course, one-day, eight-hour
class using the State of Florida boaters' curriculum. Meets
requirements for certification of youthful operators of vessels
with 10 HP motors or larger and mandatory education for boating
violators. St. Petersburg College's Lifelong Learning Center, SPC
Seminole campus. Registration required. Call 727-341-3184.
Tot Shabbat Program, 10-11 a.m., for ages
infant-5, facilitated by Susan Greear. Playtime, art activities,
music, discussions and more to teach about Jewish holidays. Theme:
Tu Bishevat. Registration required. Congregation B'Nai Emmunah,
Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-738-9000.
Sunday, January 27
'The Great Weedon Bird Quest,' 8-9:30
a.m., park staff led hike to identify marks and behaviors of
year-round and seasonal birds. Pre-registration required. Weedon
Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon
Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
Monday, January 28
Suncoast Genealogy Society, 7 p.m.,
monthly meeting. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm
Harbor. Call 727-937-8915.
January 28-March 20
Professional Guardianship Class, 6-9 p.m.
Mon. and Thurs., course with guest presenters from all walks of
life on the responsibilities of a professional guardian. Approved
by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. St. Petersburg College
Lifelong Learning Center, downtown St. Petersburg campus. Call
727-341-3184.
Tuesday, January 29
Ask a Genealogist, 3-4 p.m., local
genealogy volunteers assist with family tree searching and
genealogy source work. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Zonta Club of Pinellas monthly meeting,
5:30 p.m., an international service club of executive women that
supports local charities. Guests welcome. Alfano's Restaurant,
1702 Clearwater Largo Rd., Clearwater. Call 727-441-8640.
Daughters of Italy Lodge #2825 monthly
meeting, 6 p.m., featuring a presentation on Italy. Countryside
Public Library, 2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-447-6890 or
727-455-1521.
Wednesday, January 30
Thursday, January 31
Friday, February 1
Saturday, February 2
Oldsmar Historical Society, 10 a.m.,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Dunedin Garden Club, 2 p.m., monthly
meeting, featuring 'Roses, roses, roses!' with James Bailey, West
Pasco Rose Society, and a plant exchange. Dunedin Library, 223
Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080 or 727-733-5727.
Sunday, February 3
Monday, February 4
Friends of the Oldsmar Library, noon,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Tuesday, February 5
Suncoast Conchologists Shell Club, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting featuring a representative of 'Tampa Bay
Watch' discussing the group's conservation efforts. Trinity
Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr. (just off Hercules),
Clearwater. Open to anyone interested in shells. Call
727-796-4117.
Wednesday, February 6
Welcome Newcomer Club of Pinellas
luncheon, noon, first Wednesday monthly, social club for persons
new to the area or those recently widowed-divorced-retired. Meeting
locations vary. Call 727-938-7478 or 727-447-0375.
Friends of the Library Meeting, 7 p.m., at
the Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1525.
Thursday, February 7
Palm Harbor Newcomers Alumnae and Friends
luncheon, 11 a.m., at East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East
Lake Woodlands Pkwy. Featuring a talk on growing and caring for
orchides by Michael Polin, owner of Art Stone Orchids. Reservations
required by Fri., Feb. 1. Call 727-784-3386.
Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 10093, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor
Lake Ct., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
VFW Post 10093, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting
at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor Lake Ct., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
Friday, February 8
Women's Civic Club of Safety Harbor, 2-4
p.m., monthly meeting featuring a program with guest speaker.
Rigsby Recreation Center, 605 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-725-2866 or 727-725-2403.
Talent Night, 7:30 p.m., open to poetry,
songs, instruments and more. Refreshments by Fun with God Ministry.
Bible Fellowship Church, 4670 East Bay Dr., Clearwater. Call
727-787-8609.
Saturday, February 9
'Boot Camp' Fitness, 9 a.m., workout
with a certified personal trainer. Monthly program on second
Saturday. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Captain Max's Junior Astronomers, 11
a.m.-noon, astronomy club meeting second Saturday monthly for ages
8-12. Great Explorations, The Children's Museum, 1925 Fourth St.
N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-8992.
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Ongoing Meetings & Classes
Aqua Fitness Water Workout, also
fibromyalgia and arthritis classes, ongoing at The Long Center,
Clearwater and Bonsai Health and Fitness Center, Largo. Call for
dates and times. Call 727-796-5933.
Computer Learning Center, public access to
computers and the internet, as well as basic, intermediate and
advanced computer training for youth and adults. Appointment
required. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St.,
Safety Harbor. Also offering classes at Westminster Apts., Oldsmar
by registration. Call 727-791-8255.
Computer Tutorials, one-on-one 15-minute
hands-on computer tutorials, by appointment only. Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
233.
ESOL Tutoring, ongoing volunteer ESOL
(English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs, ESOL
instruction. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Family Support Services, daily assistance
in accessing programs and services for financial and other life
issues. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
'Fit For Life' Boot Camp, 6-7 a.m.
Mon.-Fri., intense cardio and strength training classes for adults.
Ongoing. Registration required. Tarpon Community Center Gym, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628, ext. 5.
Free Parenting Classes, sponsored by the
Suncoast Community Mental Health -- Total Family Strategy Program.
Ongoing eight-week courses for parents of children ages 4-10.
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety
Harbor. For times, locations and registration, call
727-543-8589.
Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Support
Groups, sponsored by the Kinship Care Program, St. Petersburg.
Meetings: 10 a.m. fourth Tuesday monthly at Largo Library; 10 a.m.
third Wednesday monthly at Regency Park Library, New Port Richey; 6
p.m. second and fourth Thursday at St. Petersburg Family Resources,
3821 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; and, 6 p.m. third Monday
monthly at Clearwater Family Resources, 1615 Union St., Clearwater.
Call 727-528-5767.
'Happy Birth Way' Natural Childbirth
Classes, 7-9 p.m. Thurs., learn how to relax in labor, how to avoid
c-section, easy prenatal nutrition, effective prenatal exercise and
more. Six-week class series; registration ongoing. Call
727-515-1664.
Jazzercise Class, 6 p.m. Mon.- Wed.; 9
a.m. Tues. and Thurs.; 9:15 a.m. Sat., complete cardio workout
combining aerobics, yoga, Pilates and kick boxing movements.
Registration required. Tarpon Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton
Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Sunrise Table Tennis Club match play for
beginners to advanced players of all ages. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.; 4-9
p.m. Mon., at Countryside Rec. Ctr., 2640 Sabal Springs Dr.,
Clearwater; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., 12:30-5 p.m. Sat.
at The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater; 6-9 p.m. Wed.
and Fri. at Ross Norton Rec. Complex, 1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave.,
Clearwater. Lessons available by appointment. Call
727-669-0899.
Every Monday
Chi Chi Rodriguez Ladies Golf League,
openings for new members October-March. Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf
Course, 3030 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Call
727-392-6381.
'I Can Problem Solve,' 3:30-5 p.m., fun
games, stories, role-playing and more to assist children K-Grade 6
in conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies. Westminster
Apartments Community Center, Oldsmar. Call 727-791-8255.
Sign Language Instruction, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
school-age children's classes; 6-7 p.m. adult beginner's classes;
7-7:50 p.m. adult intermediate classes. Call for start dates of
ongoing 16-week courses. Deaf Literacy Center at the Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
232.
Mah Jongg Class, 1 p.m., new series of
lessons with instructor Rhoda Gold. Registration required. Tarpon
Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
'Investigators of Nature,' 4-5 p.m.,
club for children ages 6-12. Different nature exploration each
week. Dunedin Nature Center, 1910 Ed Eckert Dr., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3271.
Strength/Body Sculpting Class, 5:30 p.m.
Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine
Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-740-1260 or 813-818-0149.
Renaissance Speakers Club, 6 p.m., learn
about public speaking in a supportive atmosphere. Chic Realty, 28
N. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-585-3211.
Q&A Computer Users Group, 6:30 p.m.,
informal club open to the public, sponsored by Tampa Bay Computer
Society. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Call
727-443-4433.
Tai Chi, 7 p.m., new class in Taiji Quan.
Registration required. Craig Park Recreation Center, 5 Beekman
Lane, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Every Monday and Tuesday
Free Genealogical Assistance, 10 a.m.-4
p.m., by volunteers John Kiwala and Ken Nichol. Tarpon Springs
Public Library, 138 Lemon St., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-943-4922.
Every Monday and Wednesday
Stretching & Pilates Class, 9:30 a.m.,
strength training and stretching with instructor Nancy J.
Cavanaugh. Registration required. Tarpon Community Center, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Adult Tai Chi Classes, 10-11 a.m. for ages
16+ with instructor Orlando Schiaffino. Registration required.
Cypress Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call
813-740-1260 or 813-818-0149.
Free Tutoring and Homework Assistance, 4-6
p.m., assistance for elementary, middle and high school students.
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 M.L. King St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
Jazzercise, 6:15 p.m., for ages 18 and up.
Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St. W., Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Every Monday and Thursday
Tai Chi and Chi Kung Classes, 7-9 p.m.,
low impact exercise taught by Jim Rosenthal, certified instructor.
Registration required. Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish
Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-224-0036.
Every Monday and Friday
Sunrise Table Tennis Club after-school
youth trainings for ages 10-17. 4-6 p.m. Mondays at Countryside
Rec. Ctr., 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater; 4-6 p.m. Fridays at
Ross Norton Rec. Complex, 1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave., Clearwater. Other
times available by appointment. Call 727-669-0899.
Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. regular Jazzercise;
8:45 a.m. Mon. and Wed. Personal Touch format, instructor LeAnn
Carreno. Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S., Safety
Harbor. Registration required. Call 727-460-3013.
Individual Pre-GED And Basic English
Literacy Tutoring, by appointment. Basic Deaf Literacy Program,
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
'Stroller Fit,' 9:30 a.m., workout with
baby by your side. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation
Center, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
CCO Food Pantry, 12:30-3 p.m. Mon. and
Fri.; 9-11 a.m. Wed., nourishment for families and individuals
provided by the Church & Community Outreach. Safety Harbor
Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety Harbor. Call
727-791-8255.
Every Monday and Thursday
Free Food Tastings, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at
Nature's Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland Ave., Clearwater. Call
727-443-6703.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung Classes, 7 p.m., low
impact exercises with instructor Jim Rosenthal. Congregation B'nai
Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-224-0036.
Every Monday, Friday, Sunday
Buddhist Book Discussion, 7 p.m. Mon. and
Fri.; 3:30 p.m. Sun., free and open to the public. Optional
meditation prior to meeting. 1709 Mexico Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-934-8040.
Every Tuesday
Knifty Knitting and Beginning Knitting,
classes with Sue Singleton. Registration required. Classes ongoing
for ages 12 and up. Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave.
S., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1530.
Medicare Claims Forms Assistance, 9 a.m.-1
p.m. by appointment at the Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
'Mom and Me' Classes, 9:15, 10:15 and 11
a.m. through Nov. 13, playtime, art activities, music time,
discussions and more with Jewish holidays and traditions woven into
the program. Registration required. Congregation B'Nai Emmunah,
Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-938-9000.
America Today, 10 a.m.-noon, reflect on
current events in a group setting with occasional community
leaders. Lois V. Silberman Senior Lounge, The Golda Meier/Kent
Jewish Center 2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater. Call
727-736-1494.
Bingo Social, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., refreshments
and prizes. Registration required. Countryside Recreation Center,
2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-669-1914.
'Creating Peace In Your Everyday Life,'
4:30-6 p.m., program for young negotiators and skills for managing
anger, a series of courses for middle and high school-age youth.
Westminster Apartments Community Center, Oldsmar. Registration
requested. Call 727-791-8255.
Creative Speaker's Club, 7:30-9 p.m. 2nd
and 4th Tues., learn public speaking. Pinellas Park Public Library,
7770 52nd St., Pinellas Park. Call 727-787-8609.
Power Yoga, 6 p.m., beginners through
advanced. Instructor Chrissy Saris. Ongoing. Registration required.
Tarpon Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs.
Call 727-942-5628.
Basic Judaism and Torah Study, 6:30 p.m.,
followed by 'Torah Topics,' 7:30 p.m., Congregation B'nai
Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Upper Pinellas Singles, 6:30 p.m., dinner
and nondenominational program for persons 55 and over. First United
Methodist Church of Dunedin, 449 Wood St., Dunedin. Call
727-937-4175 or 727-943-0276.
Buddhist Meditation Classes, 8-9:15 p.m.;
learn the art of relaxation and stress-release with Kelsang Sanden,
Kadampa Buddhism monk, at Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201-6th Ave.
S., Safety Harbor. Suitable for beginners. All welcome. Call
727-797-9770.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Kung Fu Classes, 5-6 p.m. for ages 4-8.
Instructor Orlando Schiaffino. Registration required. Cypress
Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call
813-740-1260.
Kung Fu Classes, 6 p.m. 'Wushu' for
youth and adults. Registration required. Tarpon Springs Community
Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Cardio Kick Boxing, 6:30 p.m., four-week
program. Ongoing, registration required. Craig Park Recreation
Center, 5 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Tae Kwon Do, 7-8 p.m., for all ages.
Registration requested. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St. W.,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Computer Classes, 11:30 a.m. Tues. and
Thurs.; 7 p.m. Wed., lecture and demonstrations in Community Room A
at the Dunedin Public Library. Call 727-298-3080, ext., 230.
Every Wednesday
Crocheting, classes with Sue Singleton.
Registration required. Classes ongoing for ages 12 and up. Safety
Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1530.
Yoga Class, 10-11:30 a.m., ongoing class
with instructor Nancy Smith. Unity Community Church, 1315 Bayshore
Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-734-0635.
Yoga, 11 a.m., 7 p.m., registration
required. Cypress Forest Rec. Ctr., 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children), 1-4
p.m. (2-6 p.m. third Wed.; also, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. second Fri.),
supplemental foods and services that promote good health for
pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women with children ages
0-5. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
Latin and Ballroom Dance, 10:15-11:15
a.m., taught by the Rungo Academy. Learn the waltz, fox trot,
tango, mamba and more. Registration required. Countryside
Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call
727-669-1914.
'Creating Peace In Your Everyday Life,'
4:30-6 p.m., program for young negotiators and skills for managing
anger, a series of courses for middle and high school-age youth.
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety
Harbor. Registration requested. Call 727-791-8255.
Fencing, 5-6:30 p.m., instructor/maestro
Boyko Krastevitch, graduate of the Bulgarian National Sport
Academy. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center,
650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-740-1260.
Computer Skills for the Deaf, 6-7:30 p.m.,
also, Basic Deaf Literacy, 6:30-8 p.m., registration required.
Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Guided Night Walks in the Brooker Creek
Preserve, 6:30-8 p.m. every other Wednesday with Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center staff. Pre-registration
required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center,
3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Scrapbooking, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration
required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Introduction to Meditation Class, 7:30
p.m., Buddhist meditation and the power of positive thinking.
Sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Recreation Dept., Tarpon Springs
Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Registration
required. Call 727-942-5628.
Every Wednesday and Friday
Senior Socials, 9 a.m.-noon, for ages 50
and up. Coffee, donuts and bagels. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State
St. W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1195.
Every Thursday
Toddler Time to Sign, 10-10:30 p.m., for
ages 18 months-3 years. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Yoga Class, 10:30 a.m., for beginners to
advanced. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave.,
Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Genealogical Assistance, 1-3 p.m., by
members of the Caladesi Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution at the Dunedin Public Library. Call 727-584-4628 or
727-298-3080.
Introduction to Medical Qi Qong (Tai Chi),
1:30 p.m., basic breathing and stretching exercises for pain
management. Free class; pre-registration required. Tarpon Springs
Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
'I Can Problem Solve,' 3:30-5 p.m., fun
games, stories, role-playing and more to assist children K-Grade 6
in conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies. Safety
Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 M.L. King St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
Free Tutoring and Homework Assistance, 4-6
p.m., assistance for elementary, middle and high school students.
Westminster Apartments Community Center, Oldsmar. Call
727-791-8255.
Teen Book Chat Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m., for
ages 13-16. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Dog Obedience Classes, 7:15-8 p.m. or
8:15- 9 p.m. Thurs. for eight sessions at Bicentennial Park and
Mobbly Bayou Dog Area, 423 Lafayette Blvd., Oldsmar. Registration
required. Call 813-749-1260.
Recovery Inc., 7:30 p.m., support group
for anxiety and depression with steps to feel better and raise
self-esteem. Grace Lutheran Church, 1812 N. Highland Ave.,
Clearwater. Call 727-787-8609.
Adult Dog Manners, 8:30-9:30 p.m.,
six-week class session taught by a certified pet trainer and member
of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Class for new puppy owners,
7:15-8:15 p.m. Registration required. Countryside Recreation
Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-669-1914.
Every Thursday and Sunday
Buddhist Meditation Classes, 7-8:30 p.m.
Thurs.; 10 a.m.-noon Sun., learn the art of relaxation and
stress-release with Kadam Lucy James, senior Kadampa Buddhist
meditation teacher with more than 26 years experience. Parbawatiya
Buddhist Center, 201-6th Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Suitable for
beginners. All welcome. Call 727-797-9770.
Every Friday
Dunedin Writers Group, 9:30 a.m., weekly
meetings for aspiring and published writers. Dunedin Library, 223
Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-734-3621 or 727-298-3080, ext.
224.
Tarpon Springs Writers Group, 10 a.m.,
weekly meeting for writers. Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon
St., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-943-4922.
Youth Nights, 6-9 p.m., for ages 10-15.
Bicentennial Park Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings, 6:45 p.m.
Beginners; 8 p.m. 'Big Book,' at Cypress Meadows Community
Church, 2180 McMullen Booth Rd., Safety Harbor. Call
727-669-2500.
Every Friday and Second Saturday
Shabbat Services, 8 p.m. Fri.; 9:30 a.m.
second Sat. monthly, with Rabbi Shimon Moch. Congregation B'Nai
Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Every Saturday
Defensive Tactics, 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.,
basic escapes, stand-up and ground defenses and anti-rape
techniques with instructor Brian Peters in the Fire Station
Training Room, Oldsmar Fire Rescue, 225 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar.
Registration required. Call 813-749-1260.
'Boot Camp' Fitness, 9-10:30 a.m.,
workout with Andreya Tornes, certified personal trainer. Call for
next date. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Guided Hikes in the Brooker Creek
Preserve, 9-11 a.m., with Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center staff. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Guided Hikes of Weedon Island, 9 a.m.,
pre-registration required. Meet at the classroom patio. Weedon
Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon
Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
PINAWOR (Pinellas Authors and Writers
Organization) meeting, 9:30 a.m.-noon, at the Highland Recreation
Complex, 400 N. Highland Ave., Largo. A self-help,
educational-motivational group for aspiring and published writers.
Call 727-791-1477.
Tutoring for Teens, 10 a.m.-noon, free
sessions by appointment with Vinay. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3386.
Knit Club, 2 p.m., open to beginners and
advanced knitters. Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-943-4922.
Every Sunday
Photography Hikes on Weedon Island, 8-9:30
a.m. first Sunday monthly, pre-registration required. Open to
photographers of all levels. Sunday Stroll, early morning nature
walk, 8:30-9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Pre-registration required.
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800
Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
'Feeding the Hungry,' 4-5 p.m., free
meal for anyone in need. Provided by the Shepard Center, volunteers
from Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, and
Mount Moriah AME (African Methodist Episcopal). CBE, 3374 Keystone
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Jewish Studies with a focus on classic
Judaism, 5:30-7:30 p.m., lessons for middle and high school
students with Dr. Steven Cohen. The Golda Meier/Kent Jewish Center
2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-736-1494.
Scottish Country Dancing, 6-7 p.m.
beginners; 7-9:30 p.m. social dancing. SAS Society Hall, 917 Louden
Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-787-4477.
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