Fountain Hills Woodworkers meet Oct. 23

Fountain Hills Woodworkers will meet Oct. 23 for a general open woodworking discussion and a show and tell event.

Meetings are held each month through the fall and spring. Some meetings act as support sessions for local non-profit organizations.

There is no charge to join Fountain Hills Woodworkers. Anyone interested in woodworking can send an email to kim.colenso@cox.net for information.

Any non-profit with a woodworking need can contact the club  with needs.

Lions Club begins speaker series

The Fountain Hills Community Lions club is hosting its fall/winter speaker series starting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, with a presentation from April Sessner about the Dark Sky Discovery Center.

The Lions club meets at Morningstar Assisted Living building, 16800 E. Paul Nordin Parkway at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are typically held the first Tuesday of each month but due to Election Day,  the meeting is Nov. 12.  All are invited to attend.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly welcomes newcomers

Those 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.

Rotary Club of Fountain Hills meet Nov. 19

The Fountain Hills Rotary Club will host Maricopa County District 2 Supervisor Tom Galvin Tuesday, Nov. 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.

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 Oct. 11 include Merry Hill Klein in first place, Max Love in second place and Sharon Harvey in third place.

Winners from Oct. 16 include Gerd Brinkman in first place, Ron Bredemann in second place and Richard Rasmussen in third place.

Sunset Kiwanis seeks members

The Sunset Kiwanis Club is looking for new members.

The club meets the first and third Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 5.

The Sunset Kiwanis Club sponsors the FHHS Key Club, 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.