To have an community event listed, contact Lifestyles Coordinator Susan Schell at 253-853-9240 or e-mail susan.schell@gateline.com. All events must be submitted one week prior to the publication date in which the listing should appear.
The Gig Harbor Morning Rotary Club will host life coach Mary Pandiani at 7:20 a.m. Feb. 19 at Cottesmore of Life Care Center, 2909 14th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor.
Cascade Regional Blood Services will have its Bloodmobile in town from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 21 at Peninsula Lutheran Church, 6509 38th Ave NW in Gig Harbor.
Cascade Regional Blood Services will have its Bloodmobile in town from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Albertson’s, 11330 51st Ave. NW in Gig Harbor.
The Tides Tavern will host a blood drive to benefit cancer patient Terri Dacca, wife of judge Frank Dacca, from 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 at 3202 Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor.
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The 26th District Republican Club, the Republican Club of Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula, will host a breakfast meeting on the third Saturday of each month. The public is invited. For more information, or for times or location, call Julie Birley, publicity and media chairperson, at 253-858-6798 or e-mail 26thdrc@gmail.com.
An Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, 7400 Pioneer Way in Gig Harbor. The group provides a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also providing care for someone with dementia. Call group facilitator Whitney Farr-Pilz at 206-229-1540 for more information.
Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation offers support to breast cancer patients from locally trained survivors. Volunteers can attend consultations, chemotherapy and radiation appointments. Call Angel Care at 206-417-3484 or e-mail angelcare@angelcarefoundation.org.
Book Night at Round Table — “Books That Inspire” meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Round Table Pizza in Gig Harbor. For more information, call Bunny Letellier at 253-884-3132.
Carole Bugg hosts a monthly Bunco Group in Gig Harbor. Friends are welcome and snacks are provided. Call 253-857-4013 for more information.
The Fox Island Birders Group hosts a free nature walk at 9 a.m. on the last Saturday of each month. All ages are welcome. For more information, call Jeff Feagin at 253-549-2358 or e-mail feagin@comcast.net.
The Fox Island Historical Museum, 1017 9th Ave., is currently exhibiting “Santa’s Workshop” featuring a collection of antique toys through January. The museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Call Maria Weis at 253-549-8140 or Jane Schuelein at 253-549-2723 for more information.
Freedom From Tobacco Weekly Support Group meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Anthony Hospital’s Milgard Medical Pavilion, 11567 Canterwood Blvd. in Gig Harbor. The group is for anyone interested in learning about quitting tobacco, preventing relapse or helping someone else quit. For more information, call 253-223-7538 or e-mail heidihenson@fhshealth.org.
The Garden Gurus of Gig Harbor will host a monthly meeting at noon on the last Wednesday of each month at the Peninsula Retirement Center, 3445 50th St. Court NW in Gig Harbor. For more information, call Lynn Lawrence at 253-853-4242.
The Gig Harbor Duplicate Bridge Club will meet from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at the Peninsula Branch of the Pierce County Library System, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive in Gig Harbor. For more information, call 253-884-2663.
Gig Harbor Eagles hosts a breakfast and buffet from 8:30 to 11 a.m. each Sunday at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. All you can eat for $7. Children 6 and younger eat for free. Children ages 7 to 10 eat for half price. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.
The Gig Harbor Eagles hosts a game night each Monday with football in the lounge at 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Chili dogs and hot dogs are served. For more information, call 253-851-2809.
Gig Harbor Eagles hosts Taco Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Pounders are $1.50, tacos are $1 and taco salad is $2. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.
Gig Harbor Eagles hosts ladies pinochle at 11 a.m. each Wednesday at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Bring a snack and play some cards. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.
Gig Harbor Eagles hosts ladies’ night from 4 p.m. until closing each Wednesday at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Well drinks, domestic beer and wine are half price for ladies. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.
Gig Harbor Eagles provides bingo and burgers each Thursday at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Card sales start at 5:30 p.m. Kitchen opens at 6 p.m. Early Birds at 6:15 p.m. Games start at 6:50 p.m. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.
Gig Harbor Eagles hosts a Clearwater Casino bus trip the last Tuesday of the month. The bus leaves the Aerie at 9 a.m. sharp. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.
Gig Harbor Elks, 9701 54th Ave. NW, hosts a breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. each Wednesday for $5. Visitors can be signed in as guests. Call 253-851-2560 for more information.
Gig Harbor Elks, 9701 54th Ave. NW, hosts a dinner at 5:30 p.m. each Friday for $8. Bingo follows dinner and a bar is available. Members can sign in guests. Call 253-851-2560 for more information.
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One will offer a free fire extinguisher use class from 3 to 4 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month, or by appointment for groups of five or more, at Gig Harbor Fire District No. 5, 10222 Bujacich Road. Call Steve Bowman, prevention specialist, at 253-851-5111 or e-mail sbowman@piercefire.org for more information.
Gig Harbor Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month from September through May. For meeting information, call Carol Meier at 253-853-5286.
The Gig Harbor Gluten Free Encouragement Group invites people with full-blown celiac or gluten intolerant individuals to see how to thrive rather than just survive with this way of eating at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Marlene’s, 2951 S. 38th St. in Tacoma.
The Gig Harbor League of Women Voters’ Gig Harbor Unit will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Borders Books and Music, 4601 Point Fosdick Drive NW in Gig Harbor. For more information, call Dorothy Bremner at 253-858-2530 or Liz Lathrop at 253-851-2210.
The Gig Harbor Lions Club meets from 11:45 to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Inn at Gig Harbor, 3211 56th St. NW in Gig Harbor. The public is invited to attend. A buffet lunch is $9. Call president Elaine Morales at 253-858-8109 for more information.
Gig Harbor Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group, affiliated with the National MS Society Greater Washington Chapter, meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Harbor Covenant Church, 5601 Gustafson Drive NW, in the Education Building, Room 101. All people who live with MS are welcome to share their stories and learn new ways to live with MS.
The Gig Harbor North chapter of Rotary International meets at 5 p.m. each Tuesday at the Smalling Conference Center at St. Anthony Hospital, 11567 Canterwood Blvd. in Gig Harbor.
A new Gig Harbor Rotary Club will host a planning meeting from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the medical building at 4700 Point Fosdick Drive, Suite 107. It will be the third Rotary Club in Gig Harbor, but it will have shorter meetings and will not include a meal. Dues will average $5 a week.
Gig Harbor Toastmasters, a speech and presentation improvement club, meets from noon to 1 p.m. each Wednesday at 3025 14th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor. Learn to enhance and improve your speaking and presentation skills while meeting new people. E-mail Betty Felkner at BFlifeskill@aol.com for more information.
Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism and the Soka Gakkai International meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday. The group provides an overview of Buddhism in practice for individual happiness and peace. Call 253-678-1975 or e-mail newmountain@mac.com for more information.
The Key Peninsula Lions meet at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Key Peninsula Community Center, 17010 Vaughn Road KPN. The public is invited. For more information, Call George Robison at 253-853-2721.
The Key Peninsula Senior Society (Yesterday’s Teenagers) meets at 11:30 a.m. each Thursday for food, fellowship and games at the Vaughn Civic Center. All seniors are welcome. For more information, call 253-884-4981.
The Lions Early Birds Branch meets at 7 a.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Madrona Links Clubhouse, 3604 22nd Ave. NW. Call John Kirry at 253-265-1466 for more information.
The Nar-Anon Support Group meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at St. Anthony Hospital’s Milgard Center, 11567 Canterwood Blvd. in Gig Harbor. It’s a support group for family and friends of people with addictions. For more information, call 253-722-3126.
The New Neighbors host a monthly luncheon the third Thursday of each month. The meeting includes a speaker who addresses community or membership interests. Contact Karen Harrison at 253-509-4029 for more information, meeting time and the location.
Overeaters anonymous hosts a free meeting at 7 p.m. each Wednesday at 3510 Rosedale St. in Gig Harbor. Call 360-821-0065 or 253-853-4200 for more information.
A Parkinson’s support group meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Rosedale Fire Station in Gig Harbor. Call Jane Schuelein at 253-549-2723 for more information.
The Peninsula Art League offers art shows and festivals from 7 to 9 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Peninsula Baptist Church, 6127 38th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor. For more information, call Myrna Binion at 253-857-4222 or visit www.peninsulaartleague.com.
Peninsula Christian Fellowship will host a “Parents in Pain” group from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month through April at 3114 45th St. Court in Gig Harbor, behind the Peninsula Library. The group is open to all parents who have gone through or are going through tragedies regarding their children. For more information, call Darrel and Maggie Becker at 253-224-0688.
Self-Emerging Lotus Dharma Garden, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation group, offers meditation, a study group and Tibetan relaxation yoga practice at 7 p.m. each Monday. Call 253-851-7525 or e-mail cty99030@centurytel.net for more information.
A senior center planning group meets from 1 to 2 p.m. each Tuesday at the Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, 7400 Pioneer Way in Gig Harbor. The group shares ideas for senior activities for the Gig Harbor Boys & Girls Club, which is currently under construction. For more information, call 253-858-2764.
The Soroptimist Club of Gig Harbor (S.I.G.H.) meets at noon on the second Friday of every month at Cottesmore of Life Care, 2909 14th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor. The club is a local and international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. Call 253-857-6411 for more information.
The Washington State Music Teachers Association, Gig Harbor Chapter, meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Call president Bonnie Hampton at 253-857-6062 for more information.
A Weight loss surgery support group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday at Borders Books Café in Gig Harbor. The group provides support for bypass patients, lap-band patients or anyone just thinking about surgery. Call 253-265-2276 for more information.
The Yarn Garden, 3220 Rosedale St. in Gig Harbor, hosts a charity knitting circle from 6 to 8 p.m. each Tuesday. Refreshments are served. The Yarn Garden sponsors Warm-up America and Project Linus, and it has many patterns for prayer shawls and chemo caps for cancer patients. Call 253-549-4224 for more information.
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