CLUBS &GROUPS

AAUW Edmonds: AAUW Edmonds/SnoKing meets next 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 8 at Fairwinds Brighton Court, 6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Guest speaker is registered nurse Musetta Chang-Chi Fu speaking about “Music For Wellness.” Also, a Games Day fundraiser is set for 12:45-3:30 p.m. Feb. 10; $7 suggested donation helps fund scholarships for local women. More info: Merrie Emmons, 206-546-4237.

AAUW Everett: The American Association of University Women Everett branch meets next at 10 a.m. Feb. 8 (second Saturday, September to May) at the Evergreen branch of the Everett Public Library, 9512 Evergreen Way. Speaker is Julie Vess, director of the Stanwood Harbor Free Clinic. More info: everett@aauw-wa.org.

Daughters of Penelope: Greek women’s organization meets next at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 (first Thursday). Meetings held at various locations. The organization focuses on philanthropic endeavors and connecting with Greek heritage. More info: 425-252-7229.

Emblem Club No. 366, Lynnwood: Meets next at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 (second Wednesday) at the Lynnwood Elks Lodge, 6620 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.

Everett Area Newcomers Club: A Snohomish County club for women who are interested in making new friends. You do not need to be new to the area to join. More info: barlip@msn.com, 425-220-6727, 425-355-7489 or www.eancclub.org.

Everett Garden Club: Meets next at 10 a.m. Feb. 12 at Memorial Community Church, 710 Pecks Drive, Everett. Master Gardener John Marsh will discuss growing succulents in unusual containers. More info: Sherry Protzman, 425-252-7050.

Genealogy, Arlington: The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society meets next at 1 p.m. Feb. 11 (second Tuesday). The genealogical library, 215 S. French Ave. in Arlington, is open 12-4 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. More info: 360-435-4838, www.stillygen.org.

Genealogy, Lynnwood: The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society’s next regular meeting is at 1 p.m. Feb. 5 (first Wednesday, every other month) at 19903 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. Steven Morrison presents “Peopling the British Isles,” a genetic study of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England and the rest of the British Isles. Guests are welcome. There will be refreshments. More info: 425-775-6267.

Genealogy, Whidbey: Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers meets next from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 11 (second Tuesday, except July and August) at Fire Station 25, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. More information: Ruth Hancock, 360-675-4086 or randr.hancock@frontier.com; or Gordon Garnhart at garnhart@whidbey.net.

Good Sam Club: Chapters in Snohomish and Island counties are accepting new members who enjoy RV’ing, meeting new friends and going new places. More info: kaydonna43@hotmail.com or 425-344-4916.

Good Sam Club, Single Sams of Washington chapter: Inviting all RV’ing single men and women to camp and lunch at various locations monthly. More info: msamida@gmail.com or 253-350-8921.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Meets next from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 (second Tuesday) at the Boys &Girls Club of Lake Stevens, 1609 E. Lakeshore Drive. Childcare is provided. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. More info: Kelli Lynn, 425-212-1919 or KelliLynnEvents@gmail.com.

Kiwanis Club, Monroe: Meets noon Wednesdays at the Trax Cafe at Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Monroe.

Knitting group, Everett: The Knitwits and Happy Hookers meets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. every Thursday and Friday at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Yarn donations also welcome. Everything the group makes is donated to community causes. More info: Bobby Neason, 425-303-2516.

Knitting Group, Mukilteo Library: Meets 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. All skill levels welcome. Beginners: bring a pair of No. 8 or No. 9 needles and a skein of worsted-weight yarn.

Knitters Guild, Snohomish: Meets next from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 11 (second Tuesday) at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an impromptu knitting group, 6:30 p.m. for Knit Lab. Main program at 7 p.m. More info: www.snohomishknittersguild.org.

Lions Club, Everett Central: Meets next at noon Feb. 12 (second and fourth Wednesdays) at Lombardi’s restaurant, 1620 W. Marine View Drive in Everett. Prospective members welcome. Please RSVP by calling Art Ruben at 425-387-9256.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Next potluck meeting is planned for noon today (first and third Mondays) in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Model A Ford Club: The “Moon on A” Model A Ford club meets next at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 9 (second Sunday) at Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish. More info: 425-338-3229.

Music Hall Community Orchestra: Meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Music Hall, next to Macy’s inside the Everett Mall, 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. More info: 425-252-6542.

Old Bags of Arlington: Meets next at noon Feb. 7 (first Friday) at the Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE. The group organizes fundraisers to help children and families who don’t qualify for public assistance. Members must be at least 39 years old. More info: Sherry Cox, 360-435-6996.

Puget Sound Camera Club: Meets at 7 p.m. the second, fourth and fifth Monday of the month at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: 425-776-2442.

Puget Sound Singles: An active group of single people over age 50 who join for fun activities, such as weekly breakfasts at 9 a.m. Saturdays, as well as movie nights, car races, oldies car show, potlucks, day trips and dinner adventures. More info: 425-374-3203.

Rock and Gem Club, Marysville: Meets next 7-9 p.m. Feb. 11 (second Tuesday, except July) at Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. Nonprofit group aimed at furthering expertise and enjoyment of the lapidary and rock hounding hobby and the study of related earth sciences. Guests welcome. More info: Bill Moser at 425-238-8222 or bill-jj@comcast.net.

Rotary Club, Everett: The club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE. More info: 425-259-9141 or evrotary@evrotary.org.

Rotary Club, Snohomish: Meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Collector’s Choice Restaurant, Pine Avenue and Second Street, Snohomish. Prospective members are welcome for a courtesy breakfast, fellowship and an interesting speaker. A benefit dinner is set for Feb. 22. More info: www.snohomishrotary.org, 360-568-5629.

Rotary Club, Stanwood-Camano: Presentations are open to the public. Lunch is available for $15. Sessions are held in the Stanwood-Camano School Board meeting rooms at 26920 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood. County Executive John Lovick gives a “State of the County” at the Feb. 5 meeting. More info: www.StanwoodRotary.org, 360-722-7811.

Show Biz Kids 4-H: Meets next from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 11 (second Tuesday) at the Horseshoe Grange, 16424 Broadway Ave., Snohomish. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade explore various areas of performing arts. More info: 360-668-6681 or 425-357-6044.

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

Snohomish County Republican Women’s Club: Meets next at 11 a.m. Feb. 13 (second Thursday) at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to Dorothy Yoney at 360-658-0479.

Sno-King Stamp Club: Next business meeting is 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 12 (second Wednesday) at Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. More info: http://sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com.

Soroptimist International Marysville: Meets next at 7 a.m. Feb. 4 (first and third Tuesday) at Fanny’s Restaurant, 505 Cedar Ave., Suite A1, Marysville. More info: Renae, 425-971-0031.

Toastmasters: The nonprofit club helps members improve their speaking and leadership skills. There are multiple clubs in Snohomish County. To find a local club, visit 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. Three-hour activity sessions include exercise, crafts, games and music. Cost is $15. More info: 360-653-2324.

Writers group, Monroe: Wednesday Writers meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Find support and guidance at this group led by published author Bernadette Pajer. Junior Monroe Wednesday Writers, for writers in grades 6-12, meet at 5:30 p.m.

Writers groups, Mukilteo: The Mukilteo Arts Guild Writers Group meets 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Mukilteo YMCA, 10601 47th Place W. A new Poets Corner meets 1-3 p.m. the first and third Thursday, starting Feb. 6, at the Everett Public Library Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. More info: www.mukilteoarts.org.

MEETING NOTICES

Retired Public Employees Council: Chapter 6 will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. The meeting is open to all retired members of the state retirement systems. Meeting will discuss a RPEC’s visit to Olympia for legislative day, new membership committee and the 2014 budget. More info: Jim Brandley, 425-337-0884.

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