ONGOING EVENTS

(507 area code unless stated)
*Contact organization for regular meeting times

*Aglow, Int’l Christian Women, North Central Region, 533-8866,
aglow.org

*American Association of University Women, (AAUW),
289-3592, aauwrochmn@gmail.com

American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), meets the third Monday monthly, Ramada Hotel,
5:30 pm, abwarochester.org

*American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, (AAUW),
358-2254, outofthedarkness.org, afsp.org

American Red Cross 287-2200, redcross-semn.org

Assisi Heights Spirituality Center, please check RW website for detailed events, 280-2195, rochesterfranciscan.org

*Autumn Ridge Church, Women's Bible Study, Wednesdays, September to May, all women welcome, 9:15 am & 6:30 pm, 288-8880, autumnridgechurch.org

Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, 287-2311, bgclubroch.org

Blue Moon Ballroom, dancing, lessons, rentals, 2030 Hwy 14 East, 288-0556, bluemoonballroom.com

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres,, “Hairspray,” (extended - May 26, 2012), times vary, 800-362-3515, chanhassentheatres.com

*Child Care Resource & Referral ,, (CCR&R), ongoing support programs, 287-2020, c2r2.org

Commonweal Theatre (Lanesboro), “Pillars of Society,” (opens April 6-June 8), 800-657-7025, commonwealtheatre.org

Crossings Gallery (Zumbrota), ongoing exhibits, classes, gift shop, 732-7616, crossingsatcarnegie.com

*Dances of Universal Peace, third Fri monthly, 6415 West River Rd. NW, 281-2791, hermitagefarm@charter.net

Daughters of the American Revolution - DAR, Rochester Chapter, first Thurs monthly (except January, February, July and August). The program starts at 10:45 am, free, public welcome, 287-8713, info@rochester-dar.org

*Elder Network, transitional support programs for older adults, 285-5272, elder-network.org

*“Empowering Women” Choose healthier relationships, Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center, 289-2089, zumbromhc.org

Good Earth Village, (Spring Valley), family programs, year round retreats, summer youth camps, 346-2494, GoodEarthVillage.org

*International Association of Administrative Professionals, iiap-rochester.org

Jon Hassler Theater (Plainview), 534-2900 or 866-548-7469, jonhasslertheater.org

"JOY" Justice & Opportunity for Youth, programs for at-risk youth ages 8–18. Volunteers needed to tutor, mentor, supervise and provide transportation, 254-3387, kedmonds216@aol.com

Kutzky Park Neighborhood Association, 2nd Tues monthly 7 pm, Lourdes High School Auditorium, kutzkypark.org/a>

Lake City Tourism, ongoing events, 877-525-3248, info@lakecitymn.org

Lanesboro Art Council, community arts organization, 467-ARTS, lanesboroartcouncil.org

Learning is ForEver, , (LIFE), providing adult education, insight, and engagement, Winter 2012 classes begin soon! Supported by Rochester Community and Technical College, 280-3157, lucy.m.armstrong@gmail.com, learningisforever.net

Mantorville Theatre Company, info at mantorvillain.com

Mayo Civic Center, special events, recitals, conventions, concerts, 328-2220, mayociviccenter.com

*Mothers and More, Bi-monthly meetings at Edith Mayo Program Center, 4228 8th St SW, 2nd and 4th Tues, 7 pm, 529-9107, rochmoms.org, moms@rochmoms.org

*Mothers of Multiples, devoted to the positive experience of raising twins, triplets and more! 3rd Wed monthly, 7 pm, Meadow Lakes Assisted Living Center, Activities Room, please park around back, 281-0100, anne@suemadden.com, somnmoms.org

Mother's Heart Homeschool Support Network, 1st Mon monthly, Panera North, 282-3820, mothersheartathome@yahoo.com, homeschoolblogger.com/mothersheart

Mother's of Preschoolers (MOPS), 2nd and 4th Tues monthly Sept-May, NW location, 529-8202, SE location, through May, Meadow Park Church, 2nd and 4th Thurs, 288-3293, judith@meadowparkchurch.com, bereancc.org/bereancc/mops/index.php

NAMI C.A.R.E. Support Group, a peer-based program for individuals in recovery, not illness specific-all welcome, 1st and 3rd Wed monthly, 9:30 am, childcare available, Rochester Covenant Church (4950 31st Ave NW), 287-1692, nami-semn.org

NAMI Family to Family Support Group, peer-support, 1st and 3rd Mon monthly, 6 pm, St. Mary’s Generose, Rm M227, 2nd and 4th Wed monthly, 1700 N Broadway, Suite 104, 7 pm, 287-1692, nami-semn.org

Olmsted County History Center, 282-9447, olmstedhistory.com

Overeaters Anonymous, Zumbro Lutheran Church, (624 3rd Ave SW,) Tues, 5:30-6:30 pm, support for compulsive eating; no dues, fees, diets or weigh-ins, 358-9044, kaj121@charter.net

*Page Theatre, (Winona), 457-1715, tickets@smumn.edu, pagetheatre.org

*PAIIR (Parents Are Important In Rochester), Rochester Public Schools Early Childhood Education support programs for all families, 328-4020, rochesterce.org/paiir

*Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Support Group 284-5314, pcosupport.org

*Parkinson's Support Group meets third Thurs of each month (Sept-May), Real-life Cooperative, 282-9001

Quarry Hill Nature Center, 281-6114, qhnc.org

Red Wing Arts Association, 651-388-7569, redwingartsassociation.org, redwing.org

Riverside Live! Concert Series, 328-2200 or 800-657-3980, riversideconcerts.com

*Rochester Area Adoption/Foster Support Group, interested in adoption, adoption issues or foster care in this region? Come meet for an informal support time to share resources and insights. 4th Thursday monthly, note: Nov and Dec meets 3rd Thursday. 1025 Maywood Road SE Rochester, MN 55904, 6:30pm-8:00pm. Child care is offered free of charge if you arrange in advance. Register, 328-6432, dalin.debra@co.olmsted.mn.us, 272-0964, melissa@fasdfamilyresource.org for more info.

Rochester Area Family Y, monthly events calendar, 287-2260, rochfamy.org

Rochester Area Singles, datehookup.com

Rochester Area Women’s Connection, (RAWC), meets 2nd Tues monthly, 11:45 am, Clarion Inn South, 206-4624, 281-9150, jeanbeachey@aol.com

Rochester Art Center, free to public every Thurs and first Sat monthly, family and community events, 282-8629, rochesterartcenter.org

*Rochester Astronomy Club, 2nd Tues monthly, RCTC Charter Room, 250-2947, rochesterskies.org

Rochester Civic Theatre, “Jazz Jam,” 1/20, 2/17, & 3/24, 8 pm,” Dr King’s Dream, 1/21, 7:30 pm, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” (opens Feb 3), times vary, 282-8481, additional items on web site: rochestercivictheatre.org

*Rochester Community Band, rehearsals Thurs at Lourdes, 285-9915

*Rochester DBSA-Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance, 2nd, 4th, 5th Mon, (Bethel Lutheran Church), 282-8372 days, 292-9679 eves, RochesterDBSA@aol.com, DBSAlliance.org

*Rochester Downtown Alliance, ongoing events, 424-4744, downtownrochestermn.com/events, hmestad@rdowntownalliance.com

Rochester Downtown Winter Farmers Market, Jan 7 & 21, Feb 4 & 18, Mar 3 & 17, Bldg 41, Graham Park, Market Manager, 273-8232, rochesterdowntownfarmersmarket.org

*Rochester Jaycees, Membership Meeting, first Tues monthly, Clarion Inn South, more info, rochesterjaycees.com

Rochester Garden and Flower Club, Third Thursday monthly, (except May, June, July and Dec), 7 pm, RCTC, Heintz Center Auditorium, 202-2874, vehrenkamppark@yahoo.com, rgfc.org

Rochester International Dance Studio, unique dance instruction opportunities, 884-1375, info@rochesterinternationaldance.com

Rochester Kennel Club, 507-753-1075, rmkc.8m.com

Rochester Public Library, events and ongoing groups, 328-2300, rochesterpubliclibrary.org

Rochester Repertory Theatre Company, “Molly Sweeney,” opens Jan 13, “Shining City,” opens Mar 9, 8 pm, 289-1737, RochesterRep.org

Rochester Senior Center,, ongoing groups and activities, 121 N Broadway, 287-1404, rochesterseniorcenter.org

Rochester Track Club, rochestertrackclub.com

*Rochester Women of Today, 4th Tues monthly, 285-3177, rochesterwomenoftoday@earthlink.net

Savvy Singles, ongoing community events, jtopness@charter.net, savvysingle.net

*Seasons Hospice, grief education and support. Newly Bereaved program first Mon monthly, Hospice Office (1811 Greenview Place SW), info, calendar, 285-1930, seasonshospice.org

SE Minnesota Childbirth Network, childbearing options to explore, memberinfo@semnchildbirth.net, semnchildbirth.net

*SEMN Celiac Support Group, semnceliacs.org

Sexual Assault/Victim Services, 328-7276, barry.kristen@co.olmsted.mn.us

*Sheldon Theatre, (Red Wing), 651-388-8700, 800-8995759, sheldontheatre.org

Southeastern MN Performing Arts Network, performing arts groups and artists, SEMPAN.com

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group, Peer support group for survivors of suicide, meets 3rd Thursday each month at 7 PM. Open to adults (18+), Evangel United Methodist Church, 272-8144, 288-5605, graskamp@charter.net, kbyer@charter.net

USA DANCE - Southern MN Ballroom Dance Chapter, lessons, dances 2nd Fri monthly at the “Castle,” 121 N. Broadway (not a senior sponsored event),
7:30-11 pm, 507-843-4665, 281-1034, somnusadance.org/a>

*VIGOR, (Vegetarian Interest Group), vigr.org

Visit Winona, Home to renowned attractions, festivals, architecture, road biking, Mississippi River activities and remarkable arts and culture, visitwinona.com/events

Women in the Outdoors, 952-440-5396, womenintheoutdoors.org

Women on Wheels, Rochester Chapter, 2nd Mon monthly through Nov, 6:30 pm, Mr. Pizza North, (4040 28th Street NW), 272-2469, mnwomenonwheels.org

Words Players Theatre, 358-6651, info@northlandwords.org, northlandwords.org

*Zumbro Valley Sweet Adelines, 288-2790, mlohnstad@myclearwave.net