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.

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 July 12 include Ron Bredemann in first place, Luverne Parrish in second place and Alan Max in third place.

Winners from July 17 include Sharon Harvey in first place, Luverne Parrish in second place and Gerd Brinkman in third place.

Memory Cafe meets monthly

Memory Cafe meets Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Fountain Hills Community Center.

Free and open to the community, Memory Cafe provides a social and resource space for people living with memory loss and their care partners. Caregivers participate in an educational and support session while people with memory loss actively participate in a cognitive engagement program.

For more information, visit fountainhillsaz.gov/852/The-Memory-Cafe .

Sunset Kiwanis supports the community

The Sunset Kiwanis Club is looking for new members to join the club.

The club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 6.

The Sunset Kiwanis club sponsors the FHHS Key Club, the blood drive, Feed the Children and more.

For more information, contact Connie Barczak at 480-837-9484.

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.

Botanical Garden seeks volunteers

The Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden seeks 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 contactfhdbg@gmail.com.