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To have your group’s meetings and events listed in Group Watch, send notices two weeks in advance. Send 2011 dates to ashowers@fdlreporter.com (2010 dates not automatically renewed).

Bingo/Sheepshead

Sheepshead, today, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1:15 p.m., North Fond du Lac Community Center, 280 Garfield St.; $1 players fee.

Sheepshead, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m., Fond du Lac Senior Center, 151 E. First St.; $1 players fee.

Brothertown Bingo, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Spectrum Roller Skating Rink, 605 Fond du Lac Ave. Sales start at 5:45 p.m.

Masonic Big Bucks Bingo, Wednesday, 6:45 p.m., at Masonic Center, 500 W. Arndt. St. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Games will be played in two sessions. $5 for a half pack, $10 for a full pack, two speedy blackout games. Purchase food prepared by Pump-N-Pantry.

Mayville American Legion Bingo, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at Mayville Legion, 134 S. Main St. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Food and refreshments available. Cancellations announced on WMDC 98.7 FM and WBEV/WXRO 1430 AM radio stations.

Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary Bingo, Friday, 6:45 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Food and refreshments available. Paper sheets will be used. Progressive Blackout will be played at 9:15 p.m.

Support Groups/Self-help

Alcoholics Anonymous, today, 2 p.m., the Gratitude Club, 295 Ruggles St. AA hotline: 922-7512.

Co-dependents Anonymous, today, 4 to 5 p.m., Grace Reformed Church, 163 18th St. Information: (920) 251-3044.

Narcotics Anonymous, today, 6:30 p.m., Blandine House, 25 N. Park Ave. Wisconsin Helpline: (800) 240-0276.

Loaves and Fishes free meal, Monday, 5:30 p.m., Church of Peace, 158 S. Military Road.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Monday, 7:15 p.m., St. Agnes Hospital cafeteria. AA hotline: 922-7512.

TOPS 0047, Monday, 4:45 p.m., Covenant United Methodist Church, 20 N. Marr St. Information: (800) 932-8677.

TOPS 1159, Monday, 5 p.m., Fond du Lac Senior Center, 151 E. First St., (800) 932-8677.

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Gamblers Anonymous, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 901 County Trunk V. Newcomers should arrive at 6:15 p.m. (920) 921-6420 or (800) GAMBLE-5.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., St. Mary Church, 93 Marquette St.

Narcotics Anonymous, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Health Care Center, 459 E. First St., Helpline: (800) 240-0276.

TOPS 743, Wednesday, weigh-in at 8:30 a.m., meeting to follow, at Hope Lutheran Church, 260 Vincent St.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Wednesday, 9 a.m., Central Office, 280 N. Main St. AA hotline: 922-7512.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, weekly support group, Thursday, 3 p.m., Friendship Corner, 27 Third St. Information: 922-0566.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Gratitude Club, 295 Ruggles St. AA hotline: 922-7512.

Gamblers Anonymous, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Gratitude Club in Fond du Lac. For anyone struggling with gambling.

Overeaters Anonymous, Thursday, 7:15 p.m., in the cafeteria conference room, St. Agnes Hospital, 430 E. Division St. Men and women of all ages welcome.

Al-Anon, a 12-step program for the adult children of alcoholics, Friday, 10 to 11 a.m., Memorial Baptist Church, 645 Forest Ave. Free.

Alcoholics Anonymous for couples, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 400 E. Johnson St. AA hotline: 922-7512.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Saturday, 8 p.m., Gratitude Club, 295 Ruggles St. AA hotline: 922-7512.

Social Groups

Fond du Lac Senior Dining Group, Tuesday, cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Wendt’s on the Lake. Open to anyone 55 or older; come as a single person, as a couple, or with a group of friends.

Retired Soo Line Carmen, luncheon meeting, Wednesday, social at 11 a.m., lunch promptly at noon at Backyard Bar and Grill, 838 E. Johnson St.

Fond du Lac Baby Boomers Social Club, dinner outing, Friday, meet at 5:30 p.m. at Juke Box Charlie’s, 284 N. Hickory St. Singles 40 and older are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.fdlbabyboomers.com.

Organizations

Fond du Lac Homeschool Association, Tuesday, 7 p.m., at Grace Reformed Church, 163 18th St. Topic is, “Show and Tell Curriculum: What Works and What Doesn’t.” Any adults interested in home education for their children are welcome to attend. Meeting will include a question-and-answers session and opportunities to register for activities and field trips.

Hearts and Heroes, monthly meeting, Thursday, 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 500 Fond du Lac Ave. Hearts and Heroes is a support group for the family members of those serving in the armed forces. New members and visitors are always welcome. Post traumatic syndrome will be discussed. There is no cost to attend.

Music and Dance

Cheyenne Shuffle Dance Club, Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Marghael’s, Van Dyne Road, North Fond du Lac. Line dancing and couples dancing will be taught; cost is $3 per person, cash bar available. Couples and singles of all ages welcome.