Pro jazz bassist to address NAACP unit
NAACP, Unit 6013, will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Webb Community Center, 127 Pleasant St. The 75-year-old civil rights organization will be addressed by Phyllis A. Beard. Beard is a professional jazz bassist, having toured Europe and played in the New York area. Beard at Hot Springs Yoga Center, 1107 W. Grand Ave. Come for group meditation, discussion and book sharing. All are welcome regardless of age, experience or religious background. Call Lacey Riciano, 501-339-3750, for information.
Water workout and aerobics, and Aqua Arthritis classes are held at Quapaw Community Center, 500 Quapaw Ave. Water aerobics is at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday and water workout at 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Aqua Arthritis classes follow the guidelines of the Arthritis Foundation’s water exercise program and holds a master’s degree in Education and a bachelor’s degree in Music, Stage Performance. She is a lifetime member of the NAACP, Unit 6013.
is held at 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Water exercise is a low impact way to for a workout. Call 623-9922 for information.
A Dogs Life Rescue adoptions are held from 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays, unless raining, at Transportation Plaza and Orange Street. All dogs are spayed or neutered, and up to date on shots. Call Susan Williams, 617-7679, for information.
Elks Lodge, 132 Abbott Place, will have Steak Night from 5:30-7 p.m. today. DeWayne Hodges will perform in the lounge. Debbie’s Deli will be ready after 3 p.m. Saturday.
Convention of States Town Hall will meet at noon Saturday at Charlie’s Pizza Pub, 127 McNeely, Hot Springs Village. Lunch will be from 11-11:45 a.m.
Hot Springs Toastmasters Club 7643 will meet at 8 a.m. Saturday in Room 203 at Champion Christian College, 600 Garland St. Use the parking lot for the college. Suggestion: use the door marked “Cafeteria,” then go upstairs. The club welcomes interested persons. Toastmasters offers resources and a supportive atmosphere to help members develop or practice communication and leadership skills. Visitors may choose their level of participation while learning. This week’s schedule: Inspiration/ Pledge: Steve Hinsley; Toastmaster: Bob Driggers; General Evaluator: Robert Lane; Table Topics: Belford Williams; Grammarian and Ah Counter: Tori Marrin; Timer/ Ballot Counter: Jake Christopherson; Speakers: Shane O’Brien and Art Frenzel; and Evaluators: Nancy Britt and Mike Blythe. The club’s first speech contest of the year will be held Sept. 2. For information, call 262-1664, 501-840-0669, or in Hot Springs Village, 922-3492.