Fountain Hills Men’s Discussion Group convenes

The Fountain Hills Men’s Discussion Group will convene April 8 when FH Chamber President Betsy LaVoie and TOFH Economic Development Director Amanda Jacobs will present a cost-benefit analysis on Fountain Hills events.

The Fountain Hills Men’s Discussion Group meets every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Community Center. Pre-registration is required for all presentations. The programs are free for Community Center members or $5 for non-members.

Call the Community Center at 480-816-5200 to register.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly welcomes newcomers

Anyone looking for weight-loss support and to start or continue their journey of weight loss is invited to join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Fountain Hills chapter every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chapter meetings are held at Joy Church, 13430 N. Saguaro Blvd. Use the front entrance of the church and follow the signs.

Fountain Hills Woodworkers meet April 13 

Fountain Hills Woodworkers meet Saturday, April 13, for a presentation on building teak, mahogany and mesquite buffet table by incorporating recycled quality woods and carved relief panels of Arizona wildlife.

There is no charge to join Fountain Hills Woodworkers. Anyone interested in woodworking is invited to send an email to kim.colenso@cox.net for information including the time and place of meetings. 

Any non-profit with a woodworking need is invited to contact the club with their need.

Al-Anon holds regular meetings

Al-Anon family meetings are held each Saturday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in the classroom building.

The only requirement to attend is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. Attendees will find hope as members share their experiences, strength and hope.

Shepherd of the Hills is located at 16150 E. El Lago Blvd.

Community Center contract bridge winners posted

Contract bridge is played every Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Community Center. Membership in the Community Center is required to participate.

Winners from March 22 include Roger Watton in first place, Clifford King in second place and Sharon Harvey in third place.

Winners from March 27 include Richard Rasmussen in first place, Luverne Parrish in second place and Peter Mack in third place.

Botanical Garden seeks volunteers

The Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden is looking for volunteers to join its cause to keep the trail in good condition for all to use.

The garden requires stewardship from the community to keep the trail accessible to all.

For more information, send an email to fhdbg1975@gmail.com.

Rotary Club of Fountain Hills talk inside baseball

The Fountain Hills Rotary Club will host Susan Ricci, the curator of the Mesa Historical Museum who will present the history and evolution of the Cactus League Tuesday, April 19.

Held at the American Legion Post 58, 16837 E. Parkview Ave., the Rotary Club of Fountain Hills meets at 4 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month.