Community Calendar

SERVICE CLUBS

Kiwanis: There are multiple local chapters of this international service club. More info: http://locator.kiwanis.org/FindAClub.

Lions Club: There are multiple local chapters of the world’s largest service club organization. More info: directory.lionsclubs.org.

Rotary: There are multiple local chapters of this international service organization of business and professional leaders. More info: www.rotary.org.

RETIREES

Boeing: The Boeing Retiree Volunteer Program Sno-King Bluebills chapter meets 1 p.m. fourth Thursdays most months, with a social at 12:30 p.m., at the Boeing Activity Center, 6400 36th Ave. W., Everett. More info: www.bluebills.org, 425-259-4309.

NARFE: The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees meets 12:30 p.m. third Wednesdays (except June to August) at Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. More info: www.2.whidbey.net/fredt/membership193.htm, or Linda Cline at 360-794-5851.

Public employees, Everett: The Retired Public Employees Council of Washington Chapter 6 (Everett area) meets 1:30 p.m. first Tuesdays (September to June) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. The Dec. 1 meeting is a holiday potluck with discussion of the TPP partnership and a report on state legislative actions. More info: Jim Brandley, 425-337-0884.

Public employees, Lynnwood: The Retired Public Employees Council of Washington Chapter 37 (Lynnwood area) meets 1 p.m. first Thursdays (September to June) at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. More info: Brenda Williams, 425-486-5051.

THIS &THAT

Sisco Heights Community Club: Meets next Sept. 4 (first Friday, except December) at the Club House, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7:15 p.m. Games and music follow. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.

Toastmasters: There are multiple local chapters of this nonprofit club that helps members improve speaking and leadership skills. More info: www.toastmasters.org.

Willow Place: Activities for adults with developmental disabilities are offered 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Quilceda Community Services, 9610 48th Drive NE, Marysville. Exercise, crafts, games and music. Cost is $15. More info: 360-653-2324.

MEETING NOTICE

North Sound Mental Health Administration: The Board of Directors holds its regular monthly meeting 1:30-3 p.m. Dec. 11 at 117 N First St., Suite 8, Mount Vernon. The Administration includes Snohomish County. More info: 360-416-7013.

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