Civic clubs and support groups in Durham and Orange counties | Durham Herald Sun

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The motto of the Durham Lions Club is We Serve, and that is what we do, with special emphasis on serving the visually impaired and youth. Details: Every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. Durham Lions Club Scout Center, 1850 Hillandale Road, Durham, bit.ly/2xwzseC, durhamlionsclub@gmail.com, 919-451 7203.

Various speakers, supporting local Terrific Kids Programs, Key Clubs, High School Scholarships and other charitable contributions. Details: Every Tuesday, Noon. Holiday Inn Express, 202 Cardinal Dr, Hillsborough.

The purpose of the club is to develop Optimism as a philosophy of life; non-sectarian and all-inclusive. Details: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Bob Evans Restaurant, 5419 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham. www.ch-optimists.org, 919-942-4144.

Why Be A Civitan? Simply Speaking…To pay our civic rent. We believe that we should give a portion of our time and talents to help others, and in doing so, make our communities a better place to live and work. Details: 2nd and 4th Thursday, Noon. Umstead Pines @ Willowhaven, 253 Country Club Dr, Durham. www.durhamcivitan.club.

The mission of Civitan worldwide is to build good citizenship by providing a volunteer organization of clubs dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities. Details: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 1 p.m. Parizade, Erwin Square, 2200 W Main St, Durham. Info: Connie, cnnkirby@gmail.com, 919-477-5083.

“The Little Club that Does,” since 1990, has built a reputation of actively serving our community with hands-on projects. This small, diverse club of active members focuses on the welfare of our children. Details: Every Wednesday, 7-8 a.m. Pipers Deli, 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham. www.durhamsunriserotary.org, 919-493-0710.

Details: Every Thursday, 12:30 p.m. Hope Valley Country Club, 3803 Dover Road, Durham. swdurhamrotary.org.

Want to volunteer and meet other women who have a servant spirit? The DWC meets once a month with 5 committees that lead the group in projects to improve the Durham community, such as The Arts and Education. Details: 2nd Wednesday, 11:30 am, Hill House, 900 S. Duke St, Durham. www.durhamwomansclub.com.

Fill book and magazine requests from people in prison. No need to sign up ahead of time. Details: Every Sunday, 1-4 p.m., 4312 Etta Road, Durham. bit.ly/2eHDoWc, prisonbooks@gmail.com.

Are you a parent who has lost a child as a result of a substance use disorder? Please come join us. Resilient Together, an affiliate of Durham TRY Coalition, is a group of parents who are joining together to support each other, promote substance use prevention, and encourage recovery for those afflicted with this horrible disease. Please bring a picture of your child and if you would like, any book, saying, song, prayer, or other resource that has comforted you in your ongoing journey of such incredible loss. Details: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m. Re-City, 112 Broadway St, Durham. Info: Anne Sporn, annesporn@gmail.com, 919-452-1307.

An informal drop-in for breastfeeding moms. Details: Every Monday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., The Red Hen, 201 S. Estes Dr, University Mall, Chapel Hill. Pam Freedman, 919-417-5170.

Triangle Comfort Zone Chapter. Details: Every Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m., Binkley Baptist Church, Room 21, 1712 Willow Dr, Chapel Hill. For information, e-mail Richard at dbsachapelhill@gmail.com.

Open to all who have lost a loved one. Details: Every Tuesday, 4:30-6 p.m., with coffee and cookies from 4-4:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham. www.growingthrugrief.org, growingthrugrief@gmail.com.

If you provide care for someone with a chronic illness, bring your lunch and come discuss caregiving issues in a confidential and safe setting. Support, understanding, and camaraderie await you. Details: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 12:30-2 p.m. Levin Jewish Community Center, 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham. bit.ly/2i13gOi.

Memory Cafés provide opportunities for individuals with memory loss and their families to socialize with others in similar situations. Details: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Jewish Community Center, 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham. Info: Jordana Brown, 919-354-4924.

For patients, survivors and caregivers. Arrive 15 minutes early if new. Details: Every Monday & Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. $5 fee. UNC Wellness at Meadowmont, 100 Sprunt St., Chapel Hill. 984-974-8100.

For patients, survivors and caregivers. Arrive 15 minutes early if new. Details: Every Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. $5 fee. Holistic Health Studio, 1000 Hackberry Lane, Durham. 984-974-8100.

Details: Every Monday, 7:30 p.m. Amity United Methodist Church, 825 Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga.

Details: Every Monday, 8 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham. www.nar-anon.org.

White house across street from church, Handicap accessible. Details: Every Sunday, 4 p.m., Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Road, Carrboro. bit.ly/2zMLdyB, 919-265-9122. Newcomer Meeting.

Details: Every Thursday, 12:30 p.m., Carrboro United Methodist Church, 200 Hillsborough Rd, Carrboro. bit.ly/2zMLdyB, 919-260-3690. Special Topic is Literature Study.

Details: Every Tuesday, 6 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 800 Market St, Southern Village, Room 4, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2uEbgtC, 919-260-3690. Special Topic is Big Book.

Details: Every Thursday, 7 p.m., Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, Room 17, Chapel Hill. bit.ly/2uEbgtC, 919-260-5693.

Details: Every Saturday, 10 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, Calhoun Cabin, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road, Durham. bit.ly/2uyIWbv, 919-596-9543.

Details: Every Thursday, 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St, Durham. bit.ly/2uyIWbv, 919-683-3013. Special Topic is Literature Study.

Details: Every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., Holy Infant Catholic Church, 5000 Southpark Drive, Durham. bit.ly/2uyIWbv, 919-937-9674. Special Topic is Relapse/12th Step Within.

Details: Every Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Structure House, 3017 Pickett Rd, 2nd Floor, Room 220, Durham. bit.ly/2uyIWbv, 919-929-9891.

Details: Every Sunday, 10 a.m., Structure House, 3017 Pickett Rd, 2nd Floor, Room 220, Durham. bit.ly/2uyIWbv, 919-929-9891. Newcomer Meeting.

Details: Every Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St, Durham. bit.ly/2uyIWbv, 919-683-3013.