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ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATASACADERO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1979 REUNION on July 18 at the Elks Lodge in Atascadero. Info: 461-5855 or greyhounds79.com.
SENIORS MAY QUALIFY FOR POWER WHEELCHAIRS at little or no cost from Miracles on Wheels. Info: 866-200-6924.
CITY STUFF
CAMBRIA Info: cambriachamber.org or 927-3624.
CITY OF ATASCADERO Info: 461-5000 or Atascadero.org.
GROVER BEACH RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1230 Trouville Ave. Info: 473-4580.
CITY OF PASO ROBLES offers soy candle making, parenting classes, Wildcats Running Club, lap swim, and more. Info: prcity.com or 237-3988.
MORRO BAY Info: morro-bay.ca.us, morrobay.org or 772-4467.
PISMO BEACH RECREATION Self defense class on Aug. 3. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.org.
SLO PARKS AND RECREATION Info: 781-7300 or slocity.org.
TEMPLETON Info: templetonchamber.com or 434-2099.
EVENTS and PRESENTATIONS
SOLSTICE GREEN MIXER TO BENEFIT SLO GREEN BUILD at Avila Bay Athletic Club on July 9. Find out about local businesses that support green and healthy living in SLO county. $10 donation for all others, which will be donated to SLO Green Build. 6699 Bay Laurel Place in Avila Beach from 5:30-7pm. Info: 595-7600.
SUMMER READING IS FUN - NATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING DAY Community members and parents will read, prepare crafts and cook with students on July 9 from 1-5pm at 400 Oak Hill Road in Paso Robles. Info: 226-0136.
STEYNBERG GALLERY PRESENTS TALKS WITH LINNAEA on the second Sunday of the month with various speakers. 1531 Monterey St. Info: 547-0278 or steynberggallery.com.
POLYCON 27 GAME CONVENTION July 3-5 starting at noon. Event includes D&D, Magic, and Warhammer tournaments, free BBQ on Saturday and games at all hours of the weekend. Embassy Suites Hotel, 333 Madonna Road in SLO. $35 for all 3 days or $20 for Saturday only. Info: PolyCon.org or 544-1029.
CLASSES and WORKSHOPS
INTRO TO AWAKENING THROUGH LEARNING TO DRAW Experience and foster a meditative awakened state through learning to draw. All levels welcome. Learn the truth behind the artist’s ability to capture real life on paper and how to implement it. July 7 and 14 or August 5 and 12, 6-8pm, Awakening Interfaith Spiritual Community, 1130 Napa Ave, Morro Bay. Free, but donations are welcome. Info: 534-1342.
HOMEOPATHIC FIRST AID WORKSHOP given by Dr. Howard Fine, N.D. on July 10 at 2pm. $105. Registration and Info: 460-9907 or BeWellLiving.net.
ASTROLOGY READINGS are given every Sun. at the Steaming Bean Coffee House in Shell Beach. Readings are free but donations are accepted. Info: 295-9889.
ASTROLOGY READING WITH HARRY FARMER at Coalesce Bookstore Chapel, 845 Main St. in Morro Bay. Thursdays, 11-4pm. Donation. Info: 772-2880.
ASTROLOGY WORKSHOPS are free and take place in SLO at 500 Marsh St. 3rd Tues. at 6:30pm in the community room. Info: 546-3420 or sloastrologers@aol.com.
COMPUTERROOTERS are a senior group offering help on various (non-Mac) computer subjects, meeting first Thurs. at 10am at 993 Ramona St. in Grover Beach. Info: 489-6230 or elisehenderson@charter.net.
CREEKSIDE CAREER CENTER 4111 Broad St. in SLO, offers a variety of free workshops for employers and job seekers. In Paso Robles, as well. Info: 788-2631 or sloscore.org.
CUESTA COLLEGE EMERITUS CLASSES—Info: 591-6200.
DIVINE HEALING SESSIONS from 1-3pm at Coalesce Bookstore’s Garden Chapel, 845 Main St. in Morro Bay. Donation. Info: 528-7064 or 772-2880.
EXPLORATION STATION located at the Old Fire Station in Grover Beach has classes for ages 10-adult. 867 Ramona Ave. Info: 473-1421.
FRENCH HOSPITAL’S FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER CLASSES Babies 101, Infant CPR, Baby Basics, breastfeeding classes, prepared childbirth classes, sibling classes. Classes available in Spanish. Info: 542-6659.
GROWING WITH BABY will teach you about breastfeeding issues and how to weigh babies to see how much they’re drinking. 1230 Marsh St. in SLO. Info: 543-6988.
ITALIA: ITALY CLASS meets Sat. at 2pm for all ages in Grover Beach. $15. The Exploration Station, 867 Ramona Ave. Info: 473-1421 or explorationstation.org.
PEP, POSTPARTUM EDUCATION FOR PARENTS holds a Baby Basics class the first Sat. of month. Covers topics such as feeding options and techniques, typical newborn behavior, diapering options and techniques, child vehicle safety, home safety tips, and more. Info: SBPEP.org or 564-3888.
PAWSABILITIES DOG OBEDIENCE at Cuesta Park in SLO every Wed. at 5:30pm. Info: Janet Neumann at 773-3269.
SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOPS ON WEDNESDAYS at 6pm at 4251 S. Higuera St. Conference Room 1. Info: slosolstice.com or 540-9882.
TRANSITIONS-MENTAL HEALTH OFFERS CLASSES FOR MENTALLY ILL AND THEIR LOVED ONES on Tues. at noon. 227 South St. Suite Y in San Luis Obispo. Info: t-mha.org or 541-5144, Ext. 171.
CLUBS, MEETINGS and DISCUSSION GROUPS
SOUTH BAY WOMEN'S NETWORK July 7: meets at the Inn at Morro Bay, located at 60 State Park Road at noon and will feature Mike Gunther of Collaboration LLC who will be giving strategies and tips on how to thrive in a challenging economy. $16 for members and $17 for guests, lunch included. Reservations and info: 595-SBWN (7296).
SINGLE PARENTS COMMUNITY Are you a single parent looking for fun, support, activities and friendship with other single parents? Join this new group for barbeques, camping, discussions, babysitting trades, beach days and mutual support. Info: 489-1949 or 234-6510.
NORTH COUNTY DISCUSSION GROUP Progressives, free thinkers, engage in friendly free form discussions about politics, economics, the environment every first and third Sundays of the month, 1:15pm at Cafe Vio, 1111 Riverside in Paso Robles starting July 5. Info: gmanata2003@yahoo.com.
AMIS FRANCAIS meets monthly throughout the county. Meetings are potluck with French themes. Info: 542-0808 or info@parisplanner.com.
ATASCADERO DEMOCRATIC CLUB meets the third Thurs. of the month at the AARP Building at 7pm. 7848 Pismo St at Lake Park in Atascadero. Info: vuft.org or 466-2830.
AUTO ENTHUSIASTS meet every Sat., 8-11:30am in the Morro Bay Embarcadero parking lot next to PG&E stacks. All motor-heads are welcome. Show up with a cool car. Info: embarc.org.
BINGO Mon., Wed, and Fri. at Central Coast Senior Center in Oceano. Light, easy game for fun in afternoons and evenings. Friday: $15 buy in, 6pm. 1580 Railroad St. (south of the Rock and Roll Diner). Info: 481-7886.
BUNCO Thurs., 12:30pm, at Central Coast Senior Center in Oceano. Fun and easy. 1580 Railroad St. (south of the Rock and Roll Diner). Info: 481-7886.
CA GRANDMOTHERS CLUB NO. 31 meets for Bunco the first and third Wed. at 1pm at 1241 Farroll Ave in Arroyo Grande. Info: 481-8585.
CENTER FOR CREATIVE THOUGHT, BUILDING A NEW TOMORROW 1580 Railroad St. in Oceano. Info: 541-1971 or centerforcreativethought.org.
CENTRAL COAST CATHOLIC NETWORK is where single people (widowed, divorced, never married) meet for fun social activities. All ages welcome. Info: 878-4464 or lsexty@hotmail.com.
CENTRAL COAST CASTERS meets 6:30pm, the third Tues. of month. Everyone is welcome, as are all methods of fishing. Info: 239-4643 or roguie@earthlink.net.
CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER OF ARS (American Recorder Society) meets Fri. 10am-noon at Trinity Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Road in Los Osos. Info: 534-9903.
CENTRAL COAST KOI CLUB meets at 207 Higuera St. in SLO. Info: 440-6439.
CENTRAL COAST MESSIANIC FELLOWSHIP meets the first Sat. of the month at 2pm at Bethel Social Hall in Grover Beach. Info: 967-9878.
CENTRAL COAST SINGLES invites you to come out and meet other singles in the area. Info: centralcoastsinglesonline.com/events, ccoastsingles@yahoo.com, or 602-0051.
CENTRAL COAST SENIOR CENTER in Oceano offers programs in arts and crafts, woodcarvers, artist critique, line dancing, and pinochle. Become a member for $10 per year. 1580 Railroad St. (south of the Rock and Roll Diner). Info: 481-7886.
CENTRAL COAST VEGETARIANS meet the first Fri. of the month at 6pm at various restaurants. Info: meetup.com or 748-7733.
CENTRAL COAST VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB is currently seeking members. Open to all makes and models over 25 years old. Monthly meetings, rides, shows, and more. Info: 748-1535.
CENTRAL COAST WOODWORKING ASSOCIATION meets at 7pm on the second Thurs. of each month, 270 Scott St. in Paso Robles. Info: 227-0275.
CHAPTER 38 RPEA - Retired Public Employees Association in San Luis Obispo County meets the third Wed. of each month at noon at the Elks Lodge, 322 Elks Lane in SLO. Buffet lunch is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Info: 547 9775 or 528 7681.
CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS-LOCAL COACHES MEET at 6pm to share ideas on flexibility. Info: 788-0805 or jim@slsportstherapy.com.
COFFEE CLUB TO TALK ABOUT THE ECONOMY the market and investments, meets at 2:30pm on the last Thurs. of each month. Blackhorse Espresso, 3590 Broad St. in SLO. Info and RSVP: 781-0836.
COFFEE HOUSE ACTIVISTS meet at 6pm at different coffee houses throughout SLO County. Info: slocohouse@gmail.com.
CONCERNED CITIZENS OF CAYUCOS meet the first Mon. of month, 6:30pm at the Cayucos Elementary School Auditorium. Info: 995-3389 or 878-0074.
A COURSE IN MIRACLES MEETING/DISCUSSION GROUP meets 2nd and 4th Mon. of the month at 1955 Devaul Ranch Drive in SLO (private residence, near Costco). The Course is a complete self-study spiritual thought system designed to retrain our minds to bring peace to ourselves and to the world. Info and directions: susan@susanwoodlifecoach.com or 771-9706.
COURSE IN MIRACLES meets the second and fourth Sat. of each month at 3pm. Peace through Meditation happens on Sun. at 9am and Mon. at 7pm at 1130 Napa in Morro Bay. Info: awakeninginterfaith.org, 748-5987 or 786-4725.
DISCOVERY/RECOVERY meets Wed., 6:30pm, at St. John’s Church, 959 Valley Road in Arroyo Grande. Info: 598-0371.
DIVORCE, HOW TO SURVIVE, third Wed. at Women’s Community Center in SLO. Also, assistance for self-represented litigants. Info: 544-9313.
ESTERO BAY REPUBLICAN WOMEN meets at 11:30am. Morro Bay Inn. Call for date. Info: 772-1116 or 995-2844.
EXPLORE CHANGE AND GROWTH FOR YOURSELF, build assertiveness and confidence, improve your relationships, and more. The Women’s Empowerment Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at the SLO Adult School on Lizzie St. Info: 544-4636 or aurora@EmpoweredWomenSLO.org.
FISHING FOR LADIES and The Lady Hookers Fishing Club is open to women of all ages who enjoy fishing or would like to learn more. Lake, river, stream, or ocean. Info: 748-1964.
FIVE CITIES WOMEN’S NETWORK is designed to promote personal and professional development of its members on the second Tues. of the month, 11:30am at Mission Inn, 601 James Way in Pismo Beach. Info: 458-1910 or fivecitieswomensnetwork.com.
FREE GUIDED MEDITATION GROUP on Sat. 10am at Unity Church, 1490 Southwood Drive. Info: 545 7939.
FRIENDS OF SLOCO ACCESS meet every third Wed. at The Graduate in SLO from 5pm-7pm Info: 594-1164.
GERMAN SPEAKERS are invited to gather for a Stammtisch, held the third Wed. of each month at 6pm. Old Vienna Restaurant is at 1527 Shell Beach Road in Pismo Beach. Meals and beverages are available. Info: stammtischslo@yahoo.com.
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION OF SLO—Monthly 8am breakfast meeting and ride the 2nd Sat of each month in the banquet room at IHop, 212 Madonna Road SLO. Info: 543-5456.
HADASSAH OF SLO meets every month. 10180 Los Osos Valley Road Info: 423-9199.
THE INSTITUTE OF NOETIC SCIENCES (IONS) meets to address the potentials and powers of consciousness, including perceptions, beliefs, intention and intuition. Third Sun. from 1:30-3:30 pm at Coast National Bank, 500 Marsh St. in SLO. Info: 627-1501 or davidnburt@sbcglobal.net.
KCBX COMPUTER CLASSES QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint starting soon. $45-$55. Info: KCBX.net or 781-2580.
LA LECHE LEAGUE OF SLO meets at 10am the second Mon. of each month to discuss breastfeeding topics, mother support, and babies. Info and location: 489-9128.
LA RINASCENTE ITALIANA is a social club dedicated to the enjoyment of Italian culture, cuisine, and history through the Italian language. Meets once a month throughout SLO County. Info: larinascenteitaliana.com.
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Detachment 680 meets 2nd Tues. of the month at the Veterans Museum in SLO, 801 Grand Ave. Social hour begins at 6:30pm, meeting at 7pm. All Marines and Navy Corpsmen are invited to attend. Info: 543-5240 or j3o3w3@att.net.
MERMAID CLUB includes history lessons, folklore, habits, ecology, and biology, as well as developing self-esteem through acting, singing, and dancing for children and adults of all ages. Meets the third Sat. from 2-4pm. Pacific Dance Center is located at 698 Morro Bay Blvd. in Morro Bay. Info: 772-6763.
MOM TO MOM, DAD TO DAD and Love and Logic chat groups. Info: 541-3367.
MOM’S CLUB OF SOUTH SLO COUNTY offers friendship, support, weekly playgroups and more. Info: momsclubinfo@sbcglobal.net, 489-2596, or 929-3709.
MORRO BAY DOWSING CHAPTER meets at 7pm at Coalesce Bookstore, located at 845 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 772-2253 or 772-2880.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS meets fourth Wed., 5:30pm-7:30pm. Info: 546-2179 or LyLanMVLofgren@gmail.com.
NEWCOMERS CLUB OF SLO meets at area restaurant first Wed. of every month, 11am. $18 for lunch and speaker. Info: 544-0786 or slonewcomers.org.
NEW INTERNATIONAL CESAREAN AWARENESS NETWORK meets at Mitchell Park in SLO at 10am the first Thurs. of each month. Discuss VBAC, education, and support. Babies and children welcome. Info: 890-4001 or ican-online.org.
NORTH COUNTY COMPUTER CLUB meets the second and fourth Tues., 1-3pm at the Senior Center in Paso Robles. 270 Scott St. Info: 238-0981 or northcountycomputerclub.org.
NORTH COUNTY WOMEN IN BLACK Third Sat. of the month from noon-1pm on the corner of El Camino and Highway 41 (Morro Road) in Atascadero, for a silent vigil for peace. Wear black for mourning; men welcome. Info: 438-3764.
N.O.W. National Organization for Women meets third Tues. of the month at 6pm at the GALA center, 11573 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite B, SLO. Info: 543-5140.
PINOCHLE CLUB meets in Los Osos and Arroyo Grande. Info: 295-9950 or 528-7515.
PISMO DERELICTS meet every Sat. at 8am at the Pismo Beach Rabobank parking lot to discuss and show off cars. Free. Info: pismoderelicts.com.
PLAY SCRABBLE You do not need to know the game. Wed. from Noon-3pm at the Paso Robles Senior Center, 270 Scott St. Info: 226-8948.
PROMOTING DEMOCRACY ONE PINT AT A TIME: Share your politics while you share a pitcher at your local progressive drinking club. First and third Wed., 6:45pm at The Graduate in SLO. Info: 540-4565 or slo@drinkingliberally.org.
QUOTA INTERNATIONAL OF MORRO BAY meetings are held on the second and Fourth Thurs. of month at noon at the Inn of Morro Bay. Info and reservations: 772-5854 or morrobayquota.org.
ROSCROIX STREAM STUDY GROUP in Morro Bay. Info: 704-0181 or bluepearlarts.com.
SACRED DRUMMING CIRCLE takes place 1st and 3rd Sat. at 6:30pm at Central Coast Yoga, at Halcyon and Grand in Arroyo Grande. Info: 556-0268.
SAN MIGUEL SENIOR CENTER has bingo on second and fourth Fri. 601 12th St. Info: 467-3445.
THE SANTA LUCIA CHAPTER OF THE SIERRA CLUB St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 1334 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo Info: 550-7713, 543-8717, or santalucia.sierraclub.org.
SANTA LUCIA ROCKHOUNDS meets each month at 600 Nickerson Drive at the Centennial Park in Paso Robles. Info: 466-4061.
SINGLE GRADS OF SLO is a fun, new social group for grads ages 25-35. Log on and hang out. Info: groups.myspace.com/singlegradsofslo or sromera@charter.net.
SINGLE SENIORS CLUB meets monthly for social luncheons, dinners, and more. Info: 544-4347 or 481-1793.
SLO GREEN PARTY Info: 544-1580 or slo.greens.org.
SLO SKIERS Info: 556-0242 or sloskiers.org.
SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB meets second and fourth Sun. at 2pm in SLO. Info: 481-0804.
SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Looking for beginner, intermediate and proficient Spanish speaking people to start a conversation group to meet weekly or bi-weekly in SLO or Paso Robles. Info: 400-5607.
SURFRIDERS meet on the first Friday of each month. Info: 709-1905 or slosurfrider.org.
TOASTMASTERS OF CAMBRIA meets the second and fourth Mon. of the month, 5:30pm-6:30pm at 761 Main St. Info: 927-5581.
TRAVEL CONNECTIONS AND SOCIAL CLUB - Free membership. Monthly dinners, BBQ’s, house parties and travel. Info: 781-2630 or tcsc@itravelconsultants.com.
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY meet at 11am at the Golden Gong Chinese Restaurant, 290 Madonna Road in SLO. Info: 528-5979 or 549-9244.
WHITE HERON SANGHA, a nonsectarian Buddhist group, meets Sun. from 6-7:30pm at Unity Church, 1490 Southwood Drive, SLO. Info: 595-7760 or whiteheronsangha.org.
WOMEN’S CIVIC CLUB OF TEMPLETON meets the first Wed., 1:30pm. Info: 434-2387.
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT GROUP meets every other Thurs. from 7-10pm in SLO. Explore change and growth for yourself, build assertiveness and confidence, and improve relationships. Info: EmpoweredWomenSLO.org or 286-7613.
FUNDRAISERS and GIVING BACK
GET TEETH WHITENED FOR HALF-PRICE AND HELP OUT WOMENS SHELTER For times and participating dentists: womensshelterslo.org/fundraiser. July 2: Dr. Andrew Kim, 294 South Main, Suite A in Templeton, Info: 434-1420.
BEADS AND BLING: JEWELRY SALE TO BENEFIT BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Girls' Night Out on July 9 from 5-8 pm at Edna Valley Vineyard. It is free to enter, offers gourmet cuisine, includes a no-host bar with Edna Valley Vineyard wines, and has jewelry for sale to tempt everyone's taste and budget. Info: 771-8640 or enhancementinc.org.
PULL FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC FREEDOM APPRECIATION DRIVE through July 14 will be collecting items and donations to send care packages to our troops serving overseas. 415 El Camino Real in Arroyo Grande. Any person bringing a bag of needed items will also be eligible for a complimentary chiropractic exam including necessary x-rays and a complete posture analysis. Info and needs list: 474-4224.
ADOPT A CAT OR KITTEN on Saturdays at the PETCO store in San Luis Obispo's Madonna Plaza from 11am-4pm. $60 for 1, $80 for 2 includes spay/neuter, shots, worming, testing, and free vet check up. Info: 549-9228, Ext. 701.
ADOPT A-PET IN PASO ROBLES every Saturday from 11-3 at Petco in Paso Robles. Cats are available for adoption through the North County Humane Society. Dogs are available for adoption through Short n' Sweet Dog Rescue in Templeton. Info: 466-5403.
UNITED BLOOD SERVICES NEEDS BLOOD AND PLASMA Info: 543-4290 or unitedbloodservices.org/centralcoast.
SUPPORT GROUPS and COUNSELING
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY SELF-HELP GROUP Meets on the 4th Saturday of the month at 10:30am at St. Peters by the Sea Episcopal Church, 545 Shasta, Morro Bay. Info: 772-2046.
CHRONIC FATIGUE AND IMMUNE DISORDER support group forming. Info: cfidsgroup32@yahoo.com or 234-5920.
ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS meets every Sun. at 2pm at 134 Nelson in village of Arroyo Grande, on Wed. at 6:30pm at 959 Valley Road in Arroyo Grande and at 8600 Atascadero Ave. in Atascadero on Thurs. at 7pm. Info: 596-5565 or adultchildren.org.
AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK OF SLO COUNTY meets the second Saturday of the month. Info: 781-3660 or 800-491-9141.
AL-ANON—FOR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES OF ALCOHOLICS/OTHER ADDICTS meets Mon. at noon at Grace Bible Church, in the right-side Chapel, 100 Rodeo Drive in Arroyo Grande. Info: 534-9204 or 481-0665.
ALATEEN is for young people who has been affected by someone else's drinking. Ages 13 to 18, 7:30-8:30pm on Mon. at the First United Methodist Church, Room 211, 275 N. Halcyon in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-0699 or 489-8432.
ALL ORGAN TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP meets the first Saturday of the month, 9:30-11:30am, at St. Stephen Episcopal Church, 1344 Nipomo St., SLO. Info: 929-1690.
ALPHA PREGNANCY COUNSELING AND FAMILY SUPPORT offered MTWF, 10am-3pm, at 11545 Los Osos Valley Road in SLO. Info: 541-3367.
A.L.S. SUPPORT GROUP AKA LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE meets the third Sat. of the month from 2-3:30pm at French Hospital Auditorium, 1911 Johnson Ave. in SLO. Info: 674-4162.
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Thurs. of the month, 1-2:30 pm, at the Los Osos Baptist Church. Free respite care provided. Info: 534-9234.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT IN TEMPLETON meets the fourth Fri. of month from 1-2:30pm in the Conference Room at Rabobank, 1025 Las Tablas Road. Free respite care. Info: 975-8270 or 434-2081.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP meets on at First Baptist Church, 2075 Johnson Ave. in SLO, on the third Wed. from 1-2:30pm. 1st floor Social Hall (room 103). Respite care is provided. Info: 547-3830.
AMERICAN CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION meets Sat. at 11:30am at Carlene’s Café in Atascadero. Info: 461-1802.
ANGER MANAGEMENT THERAPY GROUP meets Mon. Call for time. Not for people seeking court-mandated treatment or drop in. Info: 543-7969.
BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meets throughout the county on a monthly basis. Info: bereavedparents.org or 438-5203.
BIRTH AND BABY RESOURCE CENTER offers support and info to childbearing women and families in SLO. Info: 546-3755 or bbrn.org.
CAMBRIA CAREGIVERS meets first and third Thurs. at 9:30am at 2700 Eton Road (in church library). Info: 927-3239 or 927-3999.
CANCER SUPPORT WELLNESS GROUP meets the second and fourth Tues. of the month, 1:30-3:30pm, at Twin Cities Hospital, 1100 Las Tablas Road in Templeton. Info: 434-4561.
CAREGIVERS OF EARLY-STAGE ALZHEIMER’S is for those who are new to care-giving for a family member with memory loss or recently diagnosed Alzheimer’s. 4th Tues. of month from 10-11:30am at the Alzheimer’s Association, 3480 South Higuera, #120 in SLO. Info: 547-3830.
CELIACS OF SLO COUNTY provides celiac disease support. Info: 226-9893.
COAST CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER offers support groups for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, A.L.S. and adult children of aging parents. Info: 534-9234.
CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS OF CAMBRIA meets Wed., 5:30-6:30pm, 870 Main St. Info: 927-5858.
CODEPENDENTS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO meets at Congregational Church of San Luis Obispo, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, 6:30pm. Info: 542-0577.
COMPASSION and CHOICES To join and info: 800-247-7421 or 489-5481.
COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONYMOUS: Info: 772-5668.
ARE YOU LIVING WITH A COMPULSIVE GAMBLER? This is a support group for husbands, wives, relatives and close friends and meets on Mon. at 7pm at Unity chapel of Light, 1165 Stubblefield Road in Santa Maria. Info: gam-anon.org or 268-1116.
DEBTORS ANONYMOUS, a 12-step program, meets twice a week in SLO County. Info: 546-1190.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP (TYPE 1) Meets third Mon., 6pm, at French Hospital Auditorium. Snacks provided. Info: shanyqueen@yahoo.com.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS offers a free support and educational group for women. Info: 347-9994, Ext. 6.
EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS (EA) meets every Tues. at 7pm at Congregation Beth David located at 10180 Los Osos Valley Road in SLO. Free. This twelve-step program helps people learn to cope with stress in daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. Members may attend for depression, anxiety, relationship problems and other emotional difficulties. Info: 440-4858.
FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF AGING ADULTS meets the second Tues. each month from 5:30-7pm at Creston Village, 1919 Creston Road in Paso Robles. Info: 227-7135 or 975-8270.
FAMILY TO FAMILY offers education and support for family members of loved ones suffering from various psychological disorders. Free but please pre-register. Info: 226-8087 for North County, 234-4961 for SLO, 550-3889 for South County.
FATHER-FOCUSED PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP meets weekly in Arroyo Grande. Meals and child care provided. Info: 474-2017.
F.A.S.T. Food Anaphylaxis Support Team provides support to families of children with life threatening food allergies. Info: 528-1654.
FIBROMYALGIA AND ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Sat. of the month, 10-11:30am, at Arroyo Grande Hospital Annex, 345 Halcyon. Info: 602-2153 or 925-8075.
FREE SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES in SLO, Paso Robles, Grover Beach, and Morro Bay. Info: 781-5564.
GRIEF SUPPORT DROP-IN meets Tues. at 11am at 1086 Grand Ave., Room 107 in Arroyo Grande, Tues. at 6pm at 1304 Pacific St. in SLO. Info: 544-2266.
GROUPS FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS meet noon-1:30pm on Mon. and Wed. at 5395 El Camino Real, Suite B, in Atascadero; 1pm-2:30pm on Fri. at Library Storybook Room, 1000 Spring St. in Paso Robles; 12:30pm-2pm on Wed. at 452 Higuera St. in SLO; 2:30pm-3:30pm on Mon. at WRAP Group, 452 Higuera St. in SLO; and 2:30pm-3:30pm on Fri. at Dual Recovery Anonymous, 452 Higuera St., SLO. Info: 544-2679.
HEARST CANCER RESOURCE CENTER offers information and support in the form of classes, groups, events and more. Open Mon.-Fri., 9-4:30pm. 1941 Johnson Ave., Suite 201A in SLO. Info: 542-6234 or frenchmedicalcenter.org.
THE HEP C PROJECT holds a Hepatitis C support group on the third Sat. of the month from 10:30-noon at St Stephen Episcopal Church Annex, corner of Nipomo and Pismo Streets in SLO. Info: 543-4374.
HOLISTIC HEALING SUPPORT GROUP meets Tues., 7-8:30pm, at 845 Napa Ave., Suite A in Morro Bay. Info: 924-1334.
HOSPICE OF SLO offers a variety of support meetings in a caring, supportive environment with others who share similar losses. Tues., 11am at 1086 Grand Ave. Room 106 in Arroyo Grande. Info: 544-2266.
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE meets the 4th Sat. of the month, from 11-12:30pm in Templeton. Info: 544-2257.
INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SYNDROME support group meets the third Thurs. of the month at French Hospital in SLO from 7-9pm in the main floor conference room. Info: 464-0564.
KINSHIP CARE a support group for those caring another’s children, family, friends in Paso Robles. Info: 237-0282 or 237-0845.
LOOKING FOR MORGELLONS SUFFERERS to start support group in SLO. Info: 549-8357.
LOS OSOS ALZHEIMER’S DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS meets at 1900 Los Osos Valley Road. Free respite care of the Alzheimer's patient is provided. Info: 534-9234.
MAN-TO-MAN PROSTATE CANCER GROUP meets last Thurs. of the month, at Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton. 1100 Las Tablas Road. Info: 995-2254 or 434-3479.
SERIOUS MEMORY LOSS, DEMENTIA or recently diagnosed Alzheimer's disease sufferers meets in San Luis Obispo on alternate Tuesdays. A separate support group for their caregivers/significant others is held in a separate room at the same location, same time. Info and pre-screening: 547-3830.
MEN WHO ARE CAREGIVERS support group meets at 1304 Pacific in SLO at 10am on first Fri. of month. For men experiencing an intensity of care giving for someone with a significant level of disease or impairment. Info: 544-2266 or 534-9234.
MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUPS for depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety. In SLO: Wed., 12:30-2pm, 452 Higuera St. In Arroyo Grande: Wed., 2:30pm-4pm, 21 Poole St. Info: 541-5144, Ext. 131.
MILITARY PARENTS Meet first Mon. of month, 6:30pm at SLO United Methodist Church. Info: 783-4418.
MOOD DISORDER THERAPY GROUP 4251 South Higuera in SLO. Info: 546-8732 or mcmbyte@gmail.com.
SLO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP meets from 10-noon on the second Sat. of each month at Sierra Vista Hospital in the 2nd floor conference room. Info: Jaelynn66@yahoo.com.
M.S. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP for those who care for a person with Multiple Sclerosis. Meet on second Tues. of the month at 6pm at Arroyo Grande Hospital Annex B (behind hospital) 345 S. Halcyon Road. Info: 534-1902 or 801-5763.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL offers classes and support groups for people whose family members suffer from depression. Info: 461-1635 or 238-5506.
NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL support group in SLO on Tues., 6:45pm at 1814 Osos St. Info: 235-6183.
NONALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS Info: 927-5590.
NORTH COUNTY WOMEN’S SHELTER AND RESOURCE CENTER offers a free, ongoing women’s support group on Tues. evenings in Atascadero. Learn more about healthy relationships, signals for concern, and self-esteem. Info: 461-1338.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA), a recovery program for anorexics, bulimics, and compulsive overeaters and more, meets in SLO Thurs. at noon, 981 Marsh St. (First Presbyterian Church); Fri. at 10am, 2939 Augusta (Middle House); and Sun. at 5:30pm, 1344 Nipomo St. (St. Stephen's Church), in Arroyo Grande Mon., 10:30am, 959 Valley Road (at Los Berros Road) and in Oceano Thurs. 10:30am, 2700 Cienaga St. (Center of Park). For meetings in Morro Bay, Cambria, and Atascadero, call: 541-3164.
PARENTS LEFT BEHIND meet at 7pm on Mon. at 970 S. 14th St., Apt. G in Grover Beach. Info: 458-4807.
PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM meets on third Wed. at 150 S. 6th St., Suite D in Grover Beach. Free. Info: 904-9212.
PARKINSON'S CAREGIVERS GROUP has an informal meeting on the third Tues. of each month at 1pm in Arroyo Grande. Info and location: 489 8796.
PARKINSON’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP OF NORTH COUNTY meets the second Fri. of the month at 11:30am at Carrows Restaurant, 7300 El Camino Real in Atascadero. Info: 466-7226.
PARKINSON’S NORTH COUNTY meets on the third Tues. of each month, 1-3pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 610 Main St. in Templeton. This is a general interest group. Info: 226-8243 or 466-6246.
PET LOSS BEREAVEMENT The “Healing Hearts Pet Loss Support Group” will meet from 6:30-7:30pm on the last Thurs. of every month at the North County Humane Society, 2300 Ramona Road in Atascadero. Info: 466-5403.
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets the fourth Tues., 7pm, at Wayne McCaughan Community Pride Center, 11573 Los Osos Valley Road (near the corner of Madonna). At Farmers Market in SLO each week. Info: 549-8989.
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER groups now forming in SLO and Cambria. Info: 927-2855.
PREGNANT GROUP FOR WOMEN offers support for women who are pregnant or who have lost an unborn child. Info: groups.yahoo.com/group/pregnantinslo or 235-0875.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP hosted by the American Cancer Society, meets at 197 Santa Rosa St., SLO. Info: 543-1481.
QUIETSTAR HEALING CENTER offers several workshops and support groups. Wellness support group on the first and third Wed. at 6pm at 1405 Garden St. in SLO. Info: 783-2662 or askanangel.org.
SAN LUIS OBISPO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP meets on the second Sat. of each month on the second floor conference room at Sierra Vista Regional Hospital from 10-noon. Info: 757-4282.SENIOR PEER COUNSELING offers free in-home counseling for anyone older than 60. Info: 547-7025, Ext. 15.
SEXUAL ASSAULT RECOVERY AND PREVENTION CENTER in SLO provides a weekly drop-in support group for women survivors of molestation and/or rape. Group is held Wed. at 6pm and extended office hours on Wed. from 8:30am-7pm. 51 Zaca Lane, suite 140 in SLO. Info: sarpcenter.org, 545-8888 or advocate@sarpcenter.org.
SLO PARKINSON’S meets at the Moose Lodge, 1130 Orcutt Road in SLO. Optional lunch at noon for $8. Info and lunch reservations: 541-8633.
SOUTH COUNTY CAREGIVERS meet at 1pm at 275 N. Halcyon in Arroyo Grande. Info: 547-3830 or 489-8894 (free respite care).
SOUTH COUNTY PARKINSON’S CAREGIVERS meet the third Tues. from 1-3pm at Rabobank, 542 Camino Mercado in Arroyo Grande. Info and directions: 481-7424.
SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA, A VOICE DISORDER, meets at French Hospital, Conference Room, 1911 Johnson Ave. in SLO. 1:30pm. Info: 534-1919, 543-5916, 489-9433, dysphonia.org, or NSDA@dysphonia.org.
SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP meets at 1304 Pacific St. in SLO. Wed., 5:30pm. Info: 544-2266.
TALK/LISTEN OFFERS CONFIDENTIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT and teaches people how to get rid of fears, anger, and depression. Info: 489-5481or dg17@juno.com.
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUPS Peer-run meetings for pre- and post-op in SLO, Arroyo Grande and Atascadero. Info: 528-0808.
WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP for people with chronic, life-threatening illnesses meets weekly at Hospice of SLO County. Info: 544-2266.
WIDOW/WIDOWER DROP-IN meets Thurs. at 11:30am at 1304 Pacific St. in SLO and at 1345 Oak St. in Paso Robles on Tues. at 3:30pm. Also meets at 5:30pm at 894 Grand in Grover Beach. Call for day. Any age welcome. Info: 544-2266.
WIDOWED PERSON’S ASSOCIATION OF CA meets second Sat. of the month, 10am at Toucan Terrace Clubhouse in Pismo Beach for happy hours, lunches, dinners, potlucks, and games. 955 Teppy Drive. Info and to become a member: 481-5806.
WOMEN'S SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS—This 12-step support group is now forming for those who are struggling with emotional dependency and/or sexual compulsion. Info: 709-4283.
WORKING WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS GRIEF GROUP meets at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks, SLO. This is a non-denominational group. Info: 544-2133.
