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MONDAYS
Cardio Kick Class. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Low-intensity workout. Edison College branch YMCA, 26300 Airport Road, unta Gorda, 505-4000.
Woodcarving classes and fellowship. 8 to 11:30 a.m. Gulf Cove United Methodist Church, 1100 S. McCall Road, Gulf Cove. 697-2002
Myakka Woodcarvers. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The group meets every Monday morning. El Jobean Community Center, 14344 Jamieson Way, El Jobean. 697-9235; 697-5711.
Diabetic Support Group. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Community Room, Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, 625-304.
Private swim lessons. 9 a.m. 39 minute private lessons to accommodate residents unable to attend schedled grop lessons or needing one-on-one attention. By appointment only. Port Charlotte Beach ool, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte,. 629-0170.
Project Linus. 9 to 11:30a.m. Make blankets for critically ill or traumatized children. All who crochet, knit, quilt or sew are welcome. First Christian Church, 20212 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte. 627-4363.
Tappercize. 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Intermediate meets from 9 to 10 a.m. Show practice is from 10 to 11 a.m. Tringail Park, 3460 S. McCall Road 697-6998.
Morning aquacize. 9 to 10 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Port Charlotte beach pool, 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. 629-0170
Organ/Piano group. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Cultural Center of Charlotte Coount, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charltte 629-0170.
"Portraits-From MY Eyes," 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Portraits done by painters from the Thursday morning open studio. Visual Arts Center, 210 Maude St., Punta Gorda 639-6179.
Adult Skate. 20 a.m. to noon. Adults only. Tringali Park, 3460 S. McCall Road. 473-1018
SCORE general meeting. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Executive Committee and mebers will discuss upcoming seminars and the key points of an initial conseling interview and resources and will welcome new volunteers. SCORE Office, 1777 tamiami trail, Port Charlotte. 743-6179.
Chat and sew. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Bring your own handcraft project. Englessso Charlotte Public Library, 3450 S. McCall Rrroad 475-5114.
Duplicate bridge. 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Bayfront Ceenter, 750 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, 637-0797.
Fun with music. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Volunteer bands. Singles and couples. Cultural Center of Charlotte Countym 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. 625-4175,. $1.00
Grief Support Group. 2 to 3:30 p.m. TideWell Hospice and Pallative Care, 12034 S. McCall Road. 548-2300.
Kid Fit. 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Franz Ross YMCA, 12999 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte. 629-9622.
Cafe Philo. 3 p.m. Philosophical discussion group. Tringall OPark, 3460 S. McCall Road. 474-1881.
Carmalita Skate Park extended hours. 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. SUNDAYS from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carmalita Skate Park, 6950 Florida St., Punta Gorda 575-9253..
Ballet Jazz and Tap. 4 to 7 p.m. Tringali Park, 3460 S. McCall Road. 473-1018.
Ballet For Toddlers. 4:20 to 5 p.m. for ages 3, 4 and 5. Tringall Park, 3460 S. McCall Road. 697-6234.
Pilates classes. 5:30 p.m. Charlotte County YMCA, 19333 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte 629-9622. $60 for 15 classes.
Punta Gorda Lion Club meeting. 6 p.m. Golden Corral, 1450 Tamiami trail, punta Gorda. 639-6223.
Open gym. 6 to 9 p.m. First Christian Church, 20212 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte 625-4947
Review/Recertification Classes. y to 8:30 p.m. CPR/AED - Adult and CPR - Child & infant. Aamerican Red Cross Charlotte County Chapter, 1300-D Enterprise Drive, Port Charlotte, 629-4345.
American Classic book discussion. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Discussion group is open to the public. Call the library for title of the month information. Mid-County Regional Library, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte 613-3166.
Learning Spanish. 6:30 p.m. Punta Gorda Alliance Church, 7500 Florida St., Punta Gorda 637-6444.
Peace River Harmony Church Rehearsal. Open to women who wish to enhance and develop personal vocal skills and have fun in performing, staging and choreography. Center for Performing Arts & Education, 701 Carmalita St. Punt Gorda 423-0290 or 575-7669
Civil Air Patrol Cadet meeting. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Experimental Aircraft Association Building, corner of Beachcraft Road and Skylane Way, Charlotte County Airport, Punta Gorda, 830-0607.
Hatha Yoga. 7 to 8 p.m. Tringali Park, 3460 S. McCall Road 473-3018
Ballroom dance. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Music by the Kool Katz. Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. 625-4175.
Ichiban Bonsai Kai club meeting. 7 p.m. New members welcome. Cultural Center of Charlotte Count6, 2280 Aaron St., Port Chrlotte. 625-4175.
TUESDAYS
Acme Bicycle Ride Schedule. 8 a.m. Leisure or moderate rides. Acme bicycle shops, Cross Trail Center, Punta GordaWEDNESDAY
Adult drop-in volleyball. 9 a.m. to noon. All skills welcome. $2. Harold Avenue Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte 627-1074.
CHEC wading adventures. 9:30 a.m. Free educational excursion designed for all ages. Call for information on meeting places and registration.
CHEC, Alligator Creek Preserve Office, 575-5435.
Water exercise for seniors. 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Franz Ross YMCA, 19333 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte, 629-9622 Ext. 109.
Self-defense class. 10 a.m. Learn how to protect yourself. Registration required. Harold Avenue Recreation Centr, 23400 Harold dAve., Port Charlotte, 627-1074.
Bridge Club. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. South County Reginal Center, 670 Cooper St., Punta Gorda. 505-8686.
Yoga mixed level. 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Punta Gorda Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. 204-0095.
Port Charlotte Kiwanis Club. 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Port Charlotte Elks Lodge 2153, 20225 Kenilworth Blvd., Port Charlotte. 743-4858. $8 lunch, no charge to attend meeting without lunch.
Charlotte Professionals Chapter of Lassen's LEADS Club. Noon to 1:15 p.m. For reservations and information, please call Luigi's Italian Restaurant & Pizzera, 3883 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. 766-1415.
Mah-jongg. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Edison College YMCA, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. 505-4000.
Duplicate bridge. 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cultural Center of Charlotte Cunty, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. 625-4175.
Charlotte County Computer Group Corp. 6 p.m. meeting. Anyone wishing to donate computers and/or equipment for the schools or social service agencies may bring it to the CCC GC office in the Cultural Center between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 aaron St., port Charlotte 240-2661.
Intermediate Prop Dance Class. 6 to 7 p.m. Harold Avenue Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte. 627-1074. $35 month.
Civil Air Patrol 7 to 9 p.m. The Senior Group of the Charlotte County Composite Squadron of CAP at their trailer located at the corner of Beechcraft Rroad and Skylane Way on the Charlotte County Airport property. Charlotte County Airport, 28000 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. 830-0607.
Cardic explosion water exercise. 7 to 8 p.m. Low-impact, high-enerty cardio exercise with resistance moves. Franz Ross YMCA, 19333 Quesada Ave., Port Charlotte. 629-9622, Ext. 109
College strength class. 2 p.m. Learn the basics of strength training. Edison College YMCA, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda 505-4000.THURSDAY
Optimist Club. 6 p.m. Royal Palm Retirement Center, 4663 Herman Circle, port Charlotte. 629-7202
Family Dinner & Fun Night. 6 p.m. Hamburgers/hot dogs with dinner and dessert buffet. Live music, followed by classes for all ages. Praise Tabernacle, 18350 Edgewater Drive, Port Charlotte. 766-9995.
Zen meditation group. 7 p.m. Open to the public. Mid-County Regional Library, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlote. 613-3160.
British American Club. 7 p.m. New members are welcome. Punt Gorda Woman's Club, 116 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda 235-9306.
Free medical clinic. 8 a.m. to noon. Christian Health ministries offers free health clinics every Thursday. Punta Gorda Alliance, 7500 Florida St., Punta Gorda. 637-6444.FRIDAY
Christian Health ministries. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Weekly general medical clinic for qualifying adults with no insurance or othr health care coverage. Peace Lutheran Church, 21500 Gibralter Drive, Port Charlotte. 629-9700 option 4.
Oil painting class. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take home a finished painting at the end of the day. Call for reservations and information. Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda. 639-0001.
Lunch and a free movie. 12:30 p.m. Join Chef Chris for lunch in the Cafe then enjoy a movie in the Conference Center. The movie begins at 12:30 p.m. Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte 625-4175.
Cheer/Tumble Class. 4 to 9 p.m. Classes for ages 5 to 18. Harold Avenue Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte. 627-1074. $40 month.
Guitar Army in the Park. 6 to 10 p.m. Bring your instrument and join in, or just sit and listen. Rain or shine. Gilchrist Park, Punta Gorda. 639-7002.
English as a second language. 7 p.m. Free. Punta Gorda Alliance Church, 7600 Florida St., Punta Gorda. 637-6444.
Beading class. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Basics of the craft including stringing, crimping, and applying clasps while making a necklace and matching earrings. Burnt Store OPresbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda. 639-0001SATURDAY
Cafe Philo. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Philosophical discussion group meets every Friday. Punta Gorda Library, 424 West Henry St., Punta Gorda. 764-8700
Ms. Michelle's creative fun for kids. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts, games, art, movement, music, and gymnastics. Snacks. Ages 3 to 7 years. Registration required. Y Express, 1920 Kings highway, Deep Creek. 258-3131.
Bingo. 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaaron St., Port Charlotte. 625-4175.
Cafe Socrates. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Learning and discussion group. Mid County Regional Library Room A, 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte. 764-8100.
Families Against Drugs support group meeting. 7 to 8 p.m. For t hose suffering from alcohol or drug dependency or has a family member or a friend who is suffering from addiction. First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 411 e. Charlotte Avenue, Punta Gorda. 637-7743 or 833-9198.
Friday night dance. 7 to 10 p.m. Various bands will play. Singles and couples are welcome to all dances. Cultural Center of Charlotte Couoty, 2200 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. 625-4775.
Acme bike shop rides. 8 a.m. shop opens for free coffee and air. Slow ride averages about 10 to 12 mph, and returns about 10 a.m. Modrate level averages 13 to 16 mph, covers about 30 miles and returns about 11 a.m. Adults only, helmets required. Acme bicycle Shop, 615 Cross St., Punta Gorda, 639-2263.SUNDAY
Fishing seminars. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Topics will include knot tying, casting fly, bait and sinning rods, lure making and techniques. Sun Fea Market, 18505 Paulson Drive, Port Charlotte. 255-3532.
Parents of Don Syndrome Angels. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Angel Gathering Region's Angels will officially accept memberships. Group is a non profit support group to prmote Down Syndrome awareness, education information and a resource in Charlotte County. Family and friends welcome. Fishermen's Village Center Court, 1200 W. Retta Eslanade, punta Gorda. 941-204-7509.
Radio control race track. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Anyone wanting to practice or to play with radio control cars or trucks is welcome. Members of SARCAR will be on hand to help. Englewood Recreation Center, 101 N. Orange St. 861-1980.
Sunday Tea Dance. 1 to 3 p.m. Cultural Center of Charlotte Couty, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. 625-4175.
The Dixielands. 2 to 4 p.m. A romp through all of the Dixieland tu4ens that you know and love. Cultural Center of Charlotte County Theater, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, 625-4175 x 221
JagAbits. 2 to 4 p.m. Local musicians playing folk, Celtic, Irish jigs and reels, country waltz, Gospel and some whatever. Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Explanade, Punta Gorda. 575-3007/
Learn English. 5 p.m. Punta Gorda Alliance Church, 7500 Florida St., punta Gorda 637-6444.
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