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On-Going Calendar Activities and Support Groups
* We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our calendar information. However, you should always call ahead to confirm dates, times, location, and other information.
ONGOING Support Groups:
Adoption
Breastfeeding
Child Care Providers
Disabilities/Developmental Delays
Divorce
Grief and Loss
Health
Homeschooling
Mental Health
Dual Recovery Anonymous
Dual Recovery Anonymous is a 12 Step self-help program that is based on the principals of the Twelve Steps and the experiences of men and women in recovery with dual diagnosis. The DRA program helps us recover from both our chemical dependency and our emotional or psychiatric illness by focusing on relapse prevention and actively improving the quality of our lives
Meetings are free and held every Wednesday at Parkside Outpatient Clinic, 1620 East 12th St, Tulsa, 74120.
4 pm to 5 pm. There is parking on the West side of the building. Open to any age.
For any questions contact Joe DeVito 918-859-5134 www.draonline.com
Mom’s Groups
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 6767 S. Mingo; and/or 1st & 3rd Monday from 6-7 p.m. at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 419 E. Rogers Blvd. Skiatook, OK. Info: Sandy Sullivan, 918-592-8421.
Post-Partum
ICAN of Tulsa
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) meets 3rd Tues. of each month. 6:30 p.m. at Agora Coffee House, Fontana Shopping Center, 51 & Memorial. Info: 845-0548.
Single Parenting
Christ United Methodist Church Phoenix Singles Fellowship
Activities, Bible Studies, dances, movie nights. 3515 S. Harvard. Sundays, 9:15 a.m. breakfast/fellowship; 9:30 worship/praise/devotions. Info: 747-8601. Current activities: 742-6033
S.I.N.G.L.E. Moms
Support, encouragement, divine inspiration. Call for location and time. 734-5207 or 627-3561. Pre-registration required for childcare: prv31singlemoms.vpweb.com.
Singles Bible Study
Wed. nights, 6:30 p.m., Worship Center foyer. First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow, 100 W. Albany. Info: 258-4575.
ONGOING Classes and Events
Dance
Free African Dance Class
Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lacy Park, 2134 N. Madison Place. All ages. No dance experience needed. Info: 596-1470 or Ngoma Uzuri: 477-2260.
International Folk Dancing
Fridays, 7:30 p.m., All Souls Unitarian Church, 2952 S. Peoria. Info: 743-2363.
Drama/Theater
Classes at Clark & Heller Theatres
Creative Writing, Comic Improv, Play Reading, Home School Drama. Info: www.clarktheatre.com or 669-6455. www.hellertheatre.com or 746-5065.
Crayons Improv
Family fun. Tickets: $5. Every 2nd Fri. 8 p.m. Agora Coffeehouse, Fontana Shopping Center. Info: 270-9996.
“The Drunkard & the Olio”
Old fashioned melodrama with villains & heroes. Every Sat. 7:45 p.m. Spotlight Theater, 1381 Riverside Dr. Info: 587-5030.
Education
Computer Classes
MS Word, Facebook, Excel, Resume writing and more. Free. Available at various sites within the Tulsa City-County Library system. Info: 596-7977 or www.tulsalibrary.org.
Computer Classes
This 10-week class will introduce participants to computers, email, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must have basic keyboarding (typing) skills. Free. Catholic Charities, 2450 N. Harvard. Info/registration: 918-508-7102.
English as a Second Language Classes
Participants learn basics of English, emphasizing words and phrases necessary for everyday activities. Catholic Charities, 2450 N. Harvard. Info/registration: 918-508-7102.
GED Classes
Helps students work toward attaining proficiency in all subjects required to pass the GED exam. Students may enter program on any class date. Catholic Charities Education Services, 2450 N. Harvard Ave. Info/registration: 918-508-7102.
Homeschool Physical Education
Group activities and games that promote teamwork. Ages 6-14. Tues. & Thurs. 1:30-3:00 p.m. LaFortune Community Center, 5202 S. Hudson. Info: 496-6220 or lafortunerec@tulsacounty.org.
Robotics Club
Jr. FLL: ages 6-9; FLL: ages 9-12. Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 5-May 8. $50 for one year. Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium, 3624 N. 74 E. Ave. Info: 834-9900
Family Activities
Birding at Oxley Nature Center
Every 1st Sat. 8-9:45 a.m. Free. All ages. Oxley Nature Center, 6700 Mohawk Blvd. Info: 669-6644 or www.oxleynaturecenter.org.
Destination Kids
Music, games, activities & more. Positive message for ages 4-12. Sundays, 10:45 a.m. Evangelistic Temple, 5345 S. Peoria. Info: 749-9971 or www.destinationkidstulsa.com.
Discovery Times at Sam Noble Museum
Preschool & elementary. Stories, crafts, touchable specimens. Free with admission. Sat. & Sun. 3 p.m. Sam Noble Museum of Natural History, OU Campus, Norman, OK. Info: 405-325-4712.
Free Family Sunday at Price Tower Arts Center
Kid-friendly activities. 12-5 p.m. every 3rd Sunday. Price Tower Arts Center, 510 Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, OK. Info: 918-336-4949 or www.pricetower.org.
Kids of Faith
Music, puppets, games, positive message, fun. Ages 4-12. 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Faith Assembly of God, 7500 E. 21st St. Info: 627-5100 or www.kidsoffaith.net.
Oklahoma Aquarium Association
Aquarium hobbyist group. Meets 2nd Sunday of month, OSU Center for Health Sciences, 1111 W. 157th St. (just off SW BLVD). Info: www.okcaa.org.
Oklahoma Railway Museum Train Rides
Restored antique railcar. Runs 1st & 3rd Sat. (Museum open every Sat.) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oklahoma Railway Museum, 3400 N.E. Grand Blvd., Oklahoma City. Info: 405-424-8222 www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org.
Oxley Nature Center Family Adventure Program
Every 2nd Sat. All ages. Free. 10-11:30 a.m. & 1-2:30 p.m. Oxley Nature Center, 6700 Mohawk Park Blvd. Info: 669-6644 or www.oxleynaturecenter.org.
Sundays at the Frank Phillips Home
2nd Sun. Frank Phillips Home opens to public. 1-5 p.m. Last tour 4 pm. 1107 Cherokee, Bartlesville. Info: Jim Goss at 336-2491.
Toddler Time at Sam Noble Museum
Free with admission. 18 mos.-3 yrs. 1st & 3rd Sat.: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Fri.: 3-4 p.m. Sam Noble Museum of Natural History, OU Campus, Norman, OK. Info: 405-325-0598 or www.snomnh.ou.edu.
Fitness/Sports
Baby Boot Camp
Fitness class for expectant and new moms. Get fit & spend time with your baby. Dads, grandparents & caretakers welcome. $25 per month. 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. LaFortune Community Center, 5202 S. Hudson. Info/registration: 269-9782 or Elizabeth.hazel@babybootcamp.com.
Children’s Swim Classes
“Little Flippers,” ages 6 mos.-3 yrs; “Water Otters,” ages 3-6 yrs. St. John Health Club, 1819 E. 19th St. Info/Reg. 744-2484.
Fleet Feet Fun Run & Walk
Mondays & Thursdays 6:15 p.m. Free. Fleet Feet Sports, Kingspointe Village Shopping Center; Info: 492-3338 or www.fleetfeettulsa.com.
Fleet Feet Guided Speed Workout
Thursdays 6 p.m. TU Track Stadium, 6th & Delaware. Info: 492-3338 or www.fleetfeettulsa.com.
Moms In Motion
Prenatal water aerobics & prenatal & mom/baby yoga classes. St. John Medical Center, 1819 E. 19th St. Info: 744-0123.
Strollin’ Moms
Run/walk through neighborhood. Free. Jogging strollers welcome. Tues. & Thurs., 9:30 a.m. from Fleet Feet Sports, Kingspointe Village Shopping Center. Info: 492-3338 or April@fleetfeettulsa.com.
Wheelchair Basketball
For kids 7-19 with mobility impairments. Thurs., 5-8 p.m. Every other Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. The Center for the Physically Limited. Information, call 584-8607 or tulsacpl@earthlink.net.
Health
CPR & First Aid Classes
Every Mon. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Panera Bread, 71 & Garnett. Pre-registration required. 637-3143 or Jessica@heartsmartok.com.
Natural Family Planning
Billings Ovulation Method. Private sessions. Healthy, scientifically proven, 99% effective method helps couples achieve or postpone pregnancy in a natural way. Learn how to identify your fertile and infertile days. Info/registration: 918-582-0882 or natural@catholiccharitiestulsa.org.
OSU Free Immunization Clinic
OSU Physicians-Houston Parke pediatric clinic. 8:30-11a.m. each Wednesday. 635 W. 11th Street. Parent or legal guardian must accompany children ages 3 mos.- 18 years. Immunization record required. Second free clinic held each Friday 1:30-4p.m. at OSU Physicians Health Care Center, 2345 Southwest Blvd.
Red Cross Infant/Child CPR First Aid
Info: www.tulsaredcross.org or 831-1126.
Hobbies/Special Interests
Green Country Quilters Guild
Meets every 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Hardesty Library, 8316 E. 93 and every 3rd Friday, 9:45 a.m., Martin Library, 2601 S. Garnett. Info: 835-0787.
Jenks Scholastic Chess Club
Tuesdays 6:30-8 p.m. Jenks East Intermediate cafeteria. Info: Rod Whitlatch, Head Chess Coach, Jenks Community Education, 493-5917.
Sit N’ Stitch Knitting Classes
Adults, teens, tweens. Free. Most Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Panera Bread in Broken Arrow.
Tulsa Herpetological Club
For those interested in reptiles & amphibians. All ages. First Thurs. 7 p.m. Helmerich Discovery Center, Tulsa Zoo, 6421 E. 36th St. N. Info: 812-2129 or tulsaherpclub@aol.com.
Tulsa Writer’s Café
Impromptu creative writing, critique, author study, and development of craft. May bring samples of work. 2nd and 4th Wed., 7-9 p.m. at Harwelden, 2210 S. Main. Info: 746-7629.
Languages/Culture
Email:tulsa@turkishhouse.org
Library
Tulsa City/County Library offers a number of classes and events for children and adults including book groups, story times, computer classes, art classes, musical events and much more. For a current calendar visit: www.tulsalibrary.org.
Library Story Times
Tulsa City-County Library offers ongoing story times for babies and preschoolers. Call Central Library at 596-7977 or visit www.tulsalibrary.org for location nearest you.
Music
Barthelmes Conservatory Auditions 2010-2011
Auditions for full scholarship-based Music School program. No prior experience or training needed. Ages 7-13. Auditions open through Aug. Call 794-0330. Info: www.tulsaconservatory.com.
Tulsa Boy Singers
Musical education for boys ages 8-18. Mon. & Thurs. 4:30 p.m. Apr., May, Aug. Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 S. Cincinnati. Info: 585-BOYS or www.tulsaboysingers.org.
Tulsa Children’s Chorus
80-member choral group of 4th-12th graders. Info: 295-7787 or www.tulsachildrenschorus.org.
Tulsa Homeschool Choir
Founded in 2002. Prep choir (K-3rd), Concert Choir (7th-12th), Ensemble total over 100 members. Meets at Asbury United Methodist Church, 67 & Mingo. Info: 266-7259 or www.tulsahomeschoolchoir.org.
Parenting
“Baby Talk” Parent Skills Development Program
Fundamental parenting skills. On-going, 6-week course. Parents of infants-age 2. $15/session, $20 book purchase required. Tues., 6-7:30 p.m. Family & Children’s Services, 650 S. Peoria. Info: 560-1112, 560-1114 or fcsok.org.
Behavior Coaching For Children
Improve discipline techniques for challenging behavior. Individual sessions for parents of children 3-7 years. Tulsa Health Dept. Child Guidance. Info: 594-4720.
“Developing Capable People”
For parents of children ages 12-18. Bring out the best in your child & improve relationships. Begin any time. $15/session. $15 book purchase required. Tues. 6-7:30 p.m. Family & Children’s Services, 650 S. Peoria. Info: 560-1112, 560-1114 or www.fcsok.org.
Parenting Classes
Catholic Charities offers on-going parenting classes. Location: 2450 N. Harvard. For more information call Education Services at 918-508-7102 or visit www.catholiccharitiestulsa.org.
“Positive Parenting” Parent Skills Development Program
For parents of 6-11 year-olds. Help children develop self-discipline, responsibility, cooperation, problem-solving skills. Begin any time. $15/session. $15 book purchase required. Mon. 6-7:30 p.m. Family & Children’s Services, 650 S. Peoria. Info: 560-1112, 560-1114 or www.fcsok.org.
Preschool Parenting
For parents of children ages 2 1/2-5. Providing attention, discipline & boundaries. 6-week course. $15/session. $15 book purchase required. Mon. 6-7:30 p.m. Family & Children’s Services, 650 S. Peoria. Info: 560-1112, 560-1114 or www.fcsok.org.
PREP (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program)
Build strong marital relationships: practice communication & problem solving. Free! Pre-registration required: New series will begin September 10, and November 5. 560-1112 or 560-1114. 6-8 p.m. Family & Children’s Services, 650 S. Peoria. Info: www.fcsok.org.
Safety
Child Safety Seat Inspection Station
Is your child’s carseat or booster seat safe? Find out. Inspection station held every 4th Thursday, 2-4 p.m. Bixby Fire Dept., 8300 E. 121st St. For more info call 918-494-SAFE or visit www.safekidstulsa.com.
Speech and Hearing
American Sign Language Classes
6:30-8:30 one night a week for 10 weeks. Classes held 3 times per year in Feb., June & Sept. Class locations: Tulsa (Red Cross at 11th & Hwy. 169); Bixby ( N. Elementary, 121 & Memorial); Broken Arrow ( S. Intermediate H.S., 101st & Elm). $65. Sponsored by Tulsa Speech & Hearing Assoc. Info: www.tsha.cc or 832-8742.
Free Speech-language & Hearing Screenings
By appointment on Fridays. Call 631-2504. Mary K. Chapman Center for Communication Disorders, 2820 E. 5th St., on TU Campus.
Silent Dinners
Gather with deaf individuals and sign students to socialize, practice sign language and experience deaf culture. Gatherings are open to all and informal—no agenda or program. Hosted by TSHA (Total Source for Hearing-loss and Access), serving people affected by hearing loss. Monthly, 6 p.m. Woodland Hills Mall Food Court, 71 & Memorial. Call for exact dates: 918- 832-8742 or kwilson@tsha.cc or visit: www.tsha.cc.
Tulsa Hearing Helpers
Monthly gathering for people who have lost hearing later in life. All ages and amounts of hearing loss are welcome, along with friends and family members. Call 918-832-8742 (v/tty) for more information or visit: www.tsha.cc.
Teens
Red Cross Babysitter Training
Info: www.tulsaredcross.org or 831-1126.
YST Teen Coffee House
Cultural, artistic place for teens to relax. Free. Food, beverages available. Alternate Saturdays from 7-11 p.m. Youth Services of Tulsa, 311 S. Madison (West of Peoria on 3rd) Info: 382-4427.
YST Art Classes for Youth
Offered by Living Arts of Tulsa & Youth Services of Tulsa. Pottery, drama, writing, jewelry, glass blowing, comic book art and more. Info/enrollment: George, 382-4427.
Tulsa Parks & Rec.
Glenpool/Jenks Recreation Center
Call for dates and times of on-going classes in karate, guitar, adult basketball, yoga, Jazzercise, Tai Chi, cheer, tumbling, home school P.E., and more. 13800 S. Peoria, Bixby. 746-3780.
Martial Arts Classes at Hicks Recreation Center
Tae Kwon Do (ages 6 & older), Shotokan Karate (ages 8 & older). $25 per month. Call for days & times. Hicks Recreation Center, 3443 S. Mingo. Info: 918-669-6355.
Maxwell Community Center
Call for dates and times of on-going classes in archery, gymnastics, dance, cheer tumbling, aerobics, Tae Kwon Do, math tutoring, reading tutoring and more. 5251 E. Newton St., 669-6662.
Tulsa Parks
Dance, tumbling, cheer, karate, photography, home school P.E., arts & crafts, sewing, gardening, day camps, golf and much more. Classes vary at community centers throughout county. View Fun Guide online at: www.cityoftulsa.org/culture--recreation/tulsa-parks.aspx.
Youth After School Activities
Etiquette, golf, cheerleading, self-defense, baseball and more. Sept.-Apr. O’brien Recreation Center, 6230 N. Birmingham. Info: 591-6008 or obrienrec@tulsacounty.org.
YMCA/YWCA/Greenwood Cultural Center
Bixby YMCA Classes & Roller Skating
Roller Skating Fridays 7-9 p.m. $2, members; $5, nonmembers (includes skate rental). Info: 369-9622 or www.dailyymca.org.
Family Swim Bixby YMCA
Family Swim, Fri. 6-9 p.m Free to members. Day memberships: $5 per person/per visit; $15 per family. Info: 369-9622 or www.dailyymca.orgFitness Classes at YWCA
Call for times and days of on-going classes in Step Aerobics, Kickboxing, Aquacise, Chairobics and Seniorcise, Awesome Abs, Body Sculpt and Yoga. YWCA Patti Johnson Wilson, 1910 S. Lewis. Info: 749-2519.
Greenwood Cultural Center
Call for times and days of on-going classes in Tae Kwon Do, Beginning and Advanced Ballet, Women of Tomorrow (for middle school age girls) and African Dance. 322. Greenwood Ave., 596-1020.
Mom & Me at Dickenson YMCA
Low impact strength training class for moms & infants 8 weeks to 18 months. Bring front/back carrier. Free to members; $10, non-members. Mondays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Dickenson Family YMCA, 8501 S. Garnett Rd. Broken Arrow. Info: 872-9622.
Mommy & Me Swim Lessons/Swim Lessons
YWCA Tulsa, 19th & Lewis. Info: 918-749-2519.
