WELCOME Area groups & organizations

Here is a listing of a few of the area's organizations:

AAUW (American Association of University Women), For women with two- and four-year college degrees. Most meetings at 7 p.m. on first Monday of the month at Providence Forum in McLaughlin Field House, University of Great Falls. For more information, call Barbara Chigbrow at 761-8228.

Altered Classics (Family Car Club), meets second Tuesday of each month at Eagles. Open to owners of any classic makes, models or vehicles of special interest. Vehicle need not be in pristine condition. Both scheduled and informal events. For more information call Jim Terry at 454-1155. Web site.

Amateur Radio Club, meets first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Westgate Mall. Enter at the southeast door and go to the first store front on the left. New people welcome. For more information call Bruce Clark 761-3718. Web site.

Archery Club, meets first Tuesday of the month beginning in November at the Black Eagle Community Center at 7 p.m. Lists of events are on the Web site. For information on how to join, call Brian Stremcha 454-3743. A membership form also is on the Web site.

Artist’s Way, meets at the Education Center of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation either Mondays at 7 p.m. or Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for two hours. Tim Ljunggren and Jill Martinez are facilitators. New classes begin in January and September. For more information call Ljunggren at 231-6010.

Audubon Society, Upper Missouri Breaks Audubon Chapter, meets from September to June at 7 p.m. on second Monday of the month at the Region Headquarters for Fish Wildlife & Parks, 4600 Giant Springs Road. Speakers and opportunities for learning to identify birds at monthly meetings. For more information, attend a meeting or call Nora Gray 453-0170.

Big Sky Radio-Controlled Modelers, meets at 7 p.m. on first Wednesday of the month downstairs at Perkins. For more information check Web site or call Bruce Hadella at 868-1212.

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• Camera Club, meets from September to May on second and fourth Thursday of the month at Ursuline Centre on the third floor at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Minnie Hawthorne at 771-8780 or Elaine Forbeck.

  Central Montana Friendship Force, Members enjoy new friendships, learn about other cultures and see the world. Call Robin Baker at 868-5252 for more information.

  Electric City Lions Club meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant. Call John Mathis, 761-6140, for more information.

  Electric City Toastmasters meets every Thursday at noon at the Community Recreation Center. Call Jane Rogers at 217 2996 for more information.

  Falls Quilt Guild meets second Tuesday of the month at Senior Citizens Center at 7 p.m. To learn more about the organization, attend a meeting or call Lynn Hebert 264-5312.

  Golden Voice Toastmasters meets most Tuesdays in the Founder's Room in Student Center, University of Great Falls. Contact Susan Keeney, 453-7255.

  Great Falls Advertising Federation, membership through application process. Application found on Web site. Two speaker luncheons a month from September to May and one luncheon in the summer. For more information call 761-6453.

  Great Falls Art Association meets second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the conference room of Westgate Mall. Enter mall at the southeast entrance. For more information call Barbara Tate at 268-1761.

  Great Falls Bicycle Club. Contact John Juras and request that you be added to the news group which lists upcoming events. Web site.

  Great Falls Conservation Council meets at noon every Thursday at Penny's Gourmet to Go on Central Avenue. For more information, attend a meeting or call Richard Fisher at 452-8236.

  Great Falls Exchange Club meets every Tuesday at noon at Penny's Gourmet to Go. Group focuses on Americanism, child abuse prevention, community involvement and youth awards. Call Linda Mettan, 771-1191, for more information.

  Great Falls Iris Club meets every fourth Wednesday of each month, March through October at 12:30 p.m. Call Judy Mitchum, 453-0870, for more information and location on next meeting.

  Great Falls Lions Club meets every Tuesday at noon. Contact Keith Schnyder, 268-2594 for location and more information.

  Great Falls Model Railroad Club meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Railroad Museum building south of Central Park Stage at the fair grounds. This club is for anyone interested in model trains or railroad history. Attend a meeting or call Bob Vinton at 453-3025 for details.

  Great Falls Sunrise Lions Club meets second and fourth Tuesdays at Perkins Family Restaurant at 6:30 a.m. Call 268-0363 for more information.

  Great Falls Woodcarvers holds open woodcarving gatherings at 7 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Senior Citizens Center. Attend gathering or call LeRoy Wesche at 452-1126 to learn about additional events.

  Harley Owners Group (HOG), Big Sky Chapter meets at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at 4258 Tenth Avenue South. Newcomers are welcome. Web site lists events. For more information, call Jim Olson at 771-1167.

  Junior League of Great Falls, a women's organization committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community. Meets first Monday of every month at the Children's Museum, 22 Railroad Square at 7 p.m. Call 761-8030 for more information.

  Lamplighters, call Delores Dalke at 454-1848 to request a newsletter with a listing of club activities. Begin by attending game night at the Black Eagle Community Center at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Requirements: Single status and age 55 or older.

  Medicine River Canoe Club, hosts many canoeing events during the year. Open to kayakers and canoeists. Call Jim and Serene Vance at 452-6946 or Lynda and Gill Payne at 452-7379 for information.

  Montana Pioneer and Classic Auto Club, Skunk Wagon Chapter meets at 7 p.m. first Friday of the month at the Eagles conference room. Enter via back door. For more information on the club and its events, check the Web site or call Bernie McDonald at 452-8702.

  Montana Plainsmen Black Powder Shooting Club, basement meeting room of Amigo Lounge, 1200 7th St. S. Meet second Tuesday of each month, usually at 7:30 p.m. Call Paul at 453-8648 for more information.

  Montana Wilderness Association, Island Range Chapter in Great Falls. For information, call Mark Good at 453-9434.

  MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers, there are several groups in Great Falls, including a group for teen mothers and a MOPSNext group, for moms with older children. Call Athena Hall at 727-1263 or search for a local group.

  Optimist Club of Great Falls meets every Wednesday at noon at Colleen's Restaurant. Call Mike DeMarco, 771-2946, for more information.

  PM Optimist Club meets every Wednesday at noon at Baker Bob's. Call Bill Beckett at 453-3322 for more information.

  The Rainbow Garden Club meets the second Thursday of every month at Colleen's, 1601 2nd Ave. N. Club works on several beautification projects around town. Call 761-4590 for more information.

  Retired Educators meet four times a year. Second Friday of September, Dec, Feb. and May. Cool Eats Café, 801 2nd Ave. N.; make reservations with Paulette Linabary, 452-2378.

  Rotary Club of Great Falls meets Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m. at Meadow Lark Country Club, 300 Country Club Blvd. Call Robert Jorgensen, 453-1788.

  Safari Club, Great Falls Montana Chapter, club goals are to conserve wildlife, promote outdoor education, and preserve hunter's rights. For more information, call Brad Lencioni at 899-7778 or send an e-mail.

  Senior Center Duplicate Bridge Club, Any interested bridge player may join games at the senior Center, 1004 Central Ave. For details, call 454-6995.

  Sports Car Club of America, Montana Region meets at 7 p.m. last Thursday of each month at 511 13th Avenue S. Check out the club's events at its Web site or Blue Manzanares at 406-781-8361.

  Studio 706 Artist's Guild meets at 706 Seventh Ave. S. at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Offers open studio time and art classes. Provide opportunities for participants to show/sell their work. For more information call Barbara Chigbrow at 761-8228.

  Speakeasy Toastmasters Club meets at 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Baker Bob's. Call Brian Logsdon at 761-7920 or 870-0315 for more information.

  Sun River Skeet Club, open for shooting on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payment of dues allows member to shoot on black powder, pistol, and rifle ranges as well as to shoot skeet. Club located at the Great Falls Shooting Sports Complex, off Ryan Dam Road. For more information call Betty Henderson at 761-2815.

  Top of the Falls Chorus (Sweet Adelines) meets for rehearsals most Thursdays, Sunrise Presbyterian, 3809 6th Ave. S. Contact Jackie Lohman, 454-9101, for more information.

  Uptown Optimist Club meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at 3D International. Call 727-7978 for more information.

  Weaver's Guild meets first Thursday of every month. Instructional classes during meetings. Call Ann or Randy Glick at 452-2666 for more information and for location of next meeting.