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South Jordan Senior Center Activities include easy exercise, Tai Chi and ceramics at 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222. HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER A Fun Bunch Lunch at Sizzler is at 11 a.m. today. Other activities include chair exercise and free bingo at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.
KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Wear red and purple today. Friday activities include “The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching,” creative writing, “LYnKS,” line dancing, massage, creative writing, Sit %26 Be Fit, PACE, scrapbooking, bingo, yoga and a movie matinee at 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.
LIGHT THE NIGHT Holiday lights and a giant Christmas tree, The Sounds of Season Choir and the Silver Blades, Ann Driscoll-Pearson (2001 U.S. All-Around Figure Skating Champion and member of the 2002 U.S. Olympic Team) joins Santa as he turns on the lights at 6:30 p.m. at The Plaza, South of City Hall, 1600 W. Towne Center Drive, South Jordan. For information, visit www.southjordancity.org.
“A WONDERFUL LIFE” This production debuts at 7 p.m. today and runs through Dec. 29 at the Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South. Matinees are at 1 p.m. Dec. 8 and 22. For information, call 801-347-7373 or Advertisementvisit www.empresstheatre.com.
WINTER ETHNIC ARTS %26 HANDICRAFTS MARKET Vendors and art treasures form Utah and around the world will be in abundance from 5-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South. For information, call 801-965-5100.
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MAGNA’S FAMOUS CHRISTMAS PARADE: JOY %26 HAPPINESS The 62nd annual parade with Santa begins at noon from Historic Magna Main Street to 8400 West to 9150 W. 2700 South. For information, call the Magna Chamber of Commerce, 801-250-9680.
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Recovery, Inc. hosts a free weekly depression support group from 1-3 p.m. on Saturdays at the Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West. For information, call 801-966-5991.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS CAROLING The Taylorsville Arts Council invites families to Christmas carol at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 2600 W. Taylorsville, Blvd., Taylorsville. Then stay for the “Messiah Sing-In” at 7:30 p.m. For information, call John at 801-967-8957.
MESSIAH SING-IN This free sing-in is at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Taylorsville City Hall, 2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd. For information, call John at 801-967-8957 or Helene at 801-262-4705.
SOUNDS OF THE SEASON CHORAL CONCERT The South Jordan City Public Art %26 Cultural Development Board presents this 3rd annual event at 7:30 p.m. at Bingham High School, auditorium, 2160 W. 10400 South. Free parking is on the north side of the building accessed off of 2200 West. For information, visit www.southjordancity.org.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Santa will eat breakfast twice with children at 8 or 10 a.m. at the Gale Center of History %26 Culture, 10300 S. Beckstead Lane. Cost for families up to six members are as follows: %26#36;20/adults, %26#36;5/youth ages 13 and up; %26#36;3/children between the ages of 3-12 and free/children under age two. Must pre-register by visiting www.southjordancity.org/calendar/event.
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THE GENESIS GROUP A Christmas carol sing-a-long and the stories behind the carols is at 7 p.m. in the chapel at 6710 S. 1300 East. The Genesis Group was established in 1971 as a way for African-American members or non-members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to meet, discuss and listen to guest speakers or singers. For information, call 801-509-4391 or visit www.ldsgenesisgroup.org.
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”A CHRISTMAS CAROL” This holiday classic is at the Hale Center Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Drive (2200 West). Tickets range from %26#36;15 to %26#36;27. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. For information, call 801-984-9000 or visit www.halecentretheatre.org.
SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER Seniors will shop at Wal-Mart at 9 a.m. today. Other activities include NIA exercise, crochet class, ceramics and entertainment by Lew Squires at 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.
HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Today is Birthday Monday. A trip to Wheeler Farm is at 4:30 p.m. today. Other activities include a council meeting, Hats, Etc., line dancing, chair exercise and scrapbooking at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.
KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Today is Birthday Monday. A driver safety class is from 12:30-4:30 p.m. today and Tuesday. Activities include the podiatrist, Tai Chi, arthritis self-help, pinochle, beginning family history, yoga, a Spanish Class, dominoes and Harmonica Katzz entertainment at the center, 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.
WINTER CULTURAL CONCERTS Salzburger Echo brings the Alps to West Valley City at 7 p.m. at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South. Free. For information, call 801-965-5100.
“THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER” The Utah Puppet Theater presents this classic fairy tale with a happy ending at 7 p.m. at the Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South. For information, call 801-944-7686.
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DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE OF SALT LAKE Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) of Salt Lake hosts a support group for adults with mood disorders at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-413-9967 or e-mail 2found-dbsa-ut@comcast.net.
KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Activities include choir, basic Internet, PACE, pinochle, ceramics, art class and Sit %26 Be Fit at the center, 4850 W. 4715 South. No choir today. For information, call 801-965-9183.
HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Activities include haircuts, choir, the railroad club and bingo at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.
SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER Counseling is from 9-11 a.m. today. Activities include Book Talk, yoga, Tai Chi, oil painting (%26#36;3) and Spanish lessons at the center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.
TERRIFIC TUESDAYS “Gingerbread House Contest is today’s feature at 7 p.m. at the Gale Center of History %26 Culture, 10300 S. Beckstead Lane (1600 West). Free. For information, call Karen at 801-254-3048.
CHRISTMAS IN THE ANDES Jaime Alvaro tells how Christmas is celebrated in the Andes at 7 p.m. at the Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South. For information, call 801-944-7550.
W E D N E S D A Y
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Recovery, Inc. hosts a free weekly depression support group from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-966-5991.
KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Activities include Tai Chi, hair care/manicures, Move to Music class, leather crafts, dominoes, Spanish class and bingo at 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.
HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER The band, Chicks N’ Roosters, will entertain at 11 a.m. today. Other activities include blood pressure checks, watercolor class, choir, chair exercise, bowling and a drama class. The center is at 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.
SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER A tap dance class performance is at 12:15 p.m. today. Activities include a quilting class, Tai Chi (%26#36;1), easy exercise and computer cards at 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.
”MAGGIE THE MAGICAL PUPPET RABBIT” Winter magic with Christopher Fair and audience participation is at 7 p.m. at the Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West. For information, call 801-943-4636.
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KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Brown bag delivery is at 11 a.m. today. Other activities include “Sharing Mothballs In My Attic,” “Love Your Body/Love Your Life,” pinochle, ceramics, basic computer, games, Microsoft Word and a harmonica class. The center is located at 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.
HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Seniors will make a snowman craft at 10 a.m. today. Other activities include the railroad club meeting, Tai Chi, bingo and ceramics. The center is at 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.
SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER Activities include swimming, quilting all day, walking and yoga. The center is at 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.
WINTER CULTURAL CONCERTS Jerome Grey performs a variety of musical styles at 7 p.m. at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South. Free. For information, call 801-965-5100.
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD FESTIVAL Live reindeer, displays and entertainment is from 6-9 p.m. today and Dec. 7 at the Sandra N. Lloyd Performing Arts Center, 12830 S. Redwood Road. The festival concludes Dec. 8. For information, call 801-232-9702 or visit www.christmasaroundtheworldfestival.com.
F R I D A Y
KEARNS SENIOR CENTER Wear your Kearns shirts today. Hunter High School choir entertains at 11 a.m. today. Friday activities include creative writing, “LYnKS,” line dancing, massage, creative writing, Sit %26 Be Fit, PACE, scrapbooking, bingo, yoga and a movie matinee at 4850 W. 4715 South. For information, call 801-965-9183.
SOUTH JORDAN SENIOR CENTER Seniors will travel to South Jordan for the Christmas Fest at 12:30 p.m. today. Activities include brown bag, easy exercise, Tai Chi and ceramics at 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.
BOWL-A-RAMA The West Jordan Chamber of Commerce will bowl at 1 p.m. at All-Star Lanes, 1776 W. 7800 South. Donations will benefit the West Jordan “Shop With a Firefighter” at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 15. For information, call Rebecca at 801-569-5152.
HARMAN SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Today is the last day to sign up for the upcoming buffet. Families and friends are invited to attend the Noteable Angels program at 6 p.m. today. Other activities include chair exercise, free bingo and Brockband Jr. entertainment (11 a.m.) at the center, 4090 S. 3600 West. For information, call 801-965-5822.
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SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA This support group meets at 7:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at 1222 E. 12300 South (Curves building in Draper). Visit www.utahspasmodic.org.
NEWCOMERS CLUB Upcoming activities include: Dec. 11, Christmas Luncheon (reservations by Dec. 7, call Cindy at 801-261-2491). Newcomers is a fun organization that lends its support to the Salt Lake community, dinners, single get-togethers, trips, etc. for people new to the area. Non-members may attend three Newcomers’ functions. Annual membership is %26#36;25. Must be over age 18. For information, call 801-261-5656 or visit www.newcomersclub.com.
WASATCH WOMEN’S SOCIAL CLUB For newcomers and established residents, meet new friends by attending activities such as Tuesday morning coffee, lunches, wine %26 cheese socials and more. Annual membership is %26#36;20. For information, call 801-733-1253 or visit www.newcomersclub.com.
MOM’S TIME OUT This non-profit group is for moms who are new to Utah and its culture and are looking for others to meet with for coffee, park days, book clubs, children’s outings and an occasional night out. For information, visit www.MomsTimeOut.org.
SENIOR TOURS Christmas Lights Tours is Dec. 5 (Sandy/Midvale), Dec. 7 (West Jordan, Riverton), Dec. 13 (Kearns), Dec. 17 (Red Hatters) for %26#36;36/per person; Christmas/Wendover is Dec. 3 (Kearns); Dec. 11 (Sandy, West Jordan, Dec. 19 (West Jordan, Riverton). For upcoming exciting and fun senior tours, call Doreen at 801-685-6110.
GALE CENTER OF HISTORY %26 CULTURE The work of Robert Duncan Studios will be displayed through the end of December at 10300 S. Beckstead Lane (1600 West). For information, call Karen at 801-254-3048.
HAIR CARE Hair care is available by appointment from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, for seniors at the South Jordan Community Center. Haircuts are %26#36;8, shampoo-set is %26#36;8, pedicures are %26#36;8 and perms are %26#36;20. The center is located at 10778 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-302-1222.
GARDNER VILLAGE NOVEMBER %26 ONGOING EVENTS Ongoing events include tea parties are at 4 p.m. Mondays at the Protea Cottage; quilting, stitching and embroidery classes are offered at Pine Needles; scrapbooking classes are offered at Memory Preserve. Elves arrive at the village from Nov. 16-Dec. 31. Gardner Village is at 1100 W. 7800 South. For information, visit www.gardnervillage.com or call 801-566-8903.
SENIOR CENTER LUNCHES Lunch reservations at all centers must be made 24 hours in advance. Meals are offered at the following senior centers: Kearns Senior Center, 4850 W. 4715 South, offers a daily morning continental breakfast (%26#36;1 suggested donation) and lunch at noon (suggested donation is %26#36;2 for seniors over age 60 or %26#36;4 for those under 60). For reservations, call 801-965-9183. The Harman Senior Center, 4090 S. 3600 West, offers a noon lunch (a %26#36;2 donation for seniors over age 60 and %26#36;4 for all others). For information, call 801-965-5822. The Taylorsville Senior Center, 4743 S. Plymouth View Drive (1625 West), has breakfast on Fridays at 8:15 a.m. and a noon lunch for %26#36;2 donation for seniors over age 60 or %26#36;4 for those under 60. For information, call 801-293-8340. Magna Senior Center, 8952 W. 2700 South, has a free continental breakfast at 9 a.m. and a noon lunch for a %26#36;2 donation. For information, call 801-250-0692. Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m., and lunch is at noon Monday through Friday at the South Jordan Senior Center, 10778 S. Redwood Road. The suggested donation for meals ranges from %26#36;1 to %26#36;2; for those under 60, the cost is from %26#36;2 to %26#36;4. Belgian waffles are offered on Tuesdays and biscuits and gravy on Friday mornings. For more information, call 801-302-1222. The West Jordan Senior Center serves lunch at noon Monday through Friday. For information, call 801-561-7320.
TOPS ORGANIZATION “Take off pounds sensibly” aka TOPS meets from 9-10 a.m. Fridays in Taylorsville. For information, call Jan at 801-968-8767. For the nearest chapter, call the hotline at 1-800-932-8677
MAGNA CITY MEETINGS The Magna Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Magna Chamber of Commerce, 9145 W. 2700 South. For information, call Mel at 801-688-8485. For information, call Dan at 801-250-7355.
SOUTH JORDAN CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS The City Council Meeting is at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 and the Planning Commission meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at South Jordan City Hall, 1600 W. Towne Center Drive. For information, visit www.sjc.utah.gov.
SCHORR GALLERY Intermountain Society of Artists will display works through Jan. 4, 2008 at this gallery located inside West Jordan City Hall, 8000 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-569-5105.
”MAN TO MAN” PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP A free educational support group for men and their families meets from 7-9 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the American Cancer Society building, 941 E. 3300 South. For information, call 801-483-1500.
HEARING LOSS SUPPORT GROUP A hearing loss support group is at 7 p.m. the third Thursday (Dec. 20) of each month at the Sanderson Center, 5709 S. 1500 West. For information, e-mail hlaslc@yahoo.com.
MOTHERS %26 MORE The Wasatch Chapter addresses women’s needs and interests during active parenting years that include meetings, activities with children, a dinner club, book club and more. For information, visit www.mothersandmorewasatch.org.
ANCHOR ORGANIZATION This social group promotes friendship and support through activities for individuals ages 35 and older who are single, widowed or divorced. Prospective members may attend three meetings before joining and paying dues. For information and a current newsletter, call 801-569-8860 or e-mail cah1820@msn.com.
”VENTURE: TRANSFORMATIONS THROUGH THE HUMANITIES” Currently on display through November is this photography/writing exhibit about a remarkable group of adults who “ventured” into college-level humanities at the South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Road. For information, call 801-944-7634.
”WHERE’S GEORGE NOW?” CONTEST All ages can stop at the Park Library during library hours to celebrate KUED’s reading marathon through Nov. 30. Someone will win a DVD. No registration required. The library is at 4870 S. 2700 West. For information, call 801-944-7618.
RHYTHM TAP DANCE CLASS This ongoing class is taught by Debby Robertson at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Studio 600, 26 E. 600 South (between Main and State Streets). Cost is %26#36;12/per single class or %26#36;66/6-class punch card. For information, call 801-595-1863 or e-mail dsrapotap@sisna.com.
FREE MED-CHECKS FOR SENIORS Seniors over the age of 60 are encouraged to bring all their medications, vitamins or supplements to make sure there are no over reactions that might affect your entire body. For information, including dates, times and locations, call the Salt Lake County Aging Services’ Healthy Program at 801-468-2772.
OLD TOWN ART %26 FRAME Now open, the Old Towne Art %26 Frame art studio, with the following hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 9131 W. 2700 South, in Historic Magna. Proprietor is Chester Seivert. For information, call 801-250-6692.
SWIM WITH SANTA This event begins at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Leisure Aquatic %26 Fitness Center, 10866 S. Redwood Road. For information, visit www.southjordancity.org.
”THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” West Jordan Theater Arts present this production at 7:30 p.m. through Dec. 15 at the Sugar Factory Playhouse, 8125 S. 200 West. For information, call 801-294-1241 or visit www.wjordan.com.
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