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TODAY
Bridge lessons
• Bridge lessons will be offered at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Chota Recreation Center. For more information, call Gary Crawford at 865-657-9284 or Tom Paul at 865-458-3299.
Ladies Bible studies
• A Tellico Village ladies Bible study meets 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at First Baptist Church in Tellico Village.
THURSDAY
TOPS
• The Tellico Village Take Off Pounds Sensibly group meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays in room D at Chota Recreation Center. All who are interested in becoming healthier and losing weight are invited to attend. For more information, call Angie Munsey at 865-310-3402 or Mary Ann Clayton at 865-250-8732.
Chicago bridge
• Chicago bridge play takes place at 1 p.m. Thursdays at Chota Recreation Center. For more information, call Gary Crawford at 865-657-9284.
Closed AA
• A closed Alcoholics Anonymous group for men and women meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Loudon United Methodist Church, 505 Mulberry St. For more information, call E.T.I.A.A. at 865-522-9667.
Tellico Lake Rotary
• The Rotary Club of Tellico Lake meets at 11:45 a.m. the second, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays of the month at First Baptist Church in Tellico Village. For more information, call John Everson at 732-245-5871.
Weight Watchers
• Weight Watchers meets at 3 p.m. Thursdays at Chota Recreation Center. For more information, contact Sandi Pitcher at 978-621-7315 or wwsandi@gmail.com.
Men’s fellowship
• A Christian Men’s Fellowship breakfast is held 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Little Italy of Tellico Village. All are welcome. For more information, call Bob Ericson at 865-458-9877 or Larry Denney at 865-250-9692.
AA for women
• An Alcoholics Anonymous group for women meets at 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 917 Pond Road, Loudon. The church also holds open AA meetings at 7 p.m. Monday and Friday at the church. For more information, call 865-986-2390.
FRIDAY
Guitar club
• The Tellico Village Guitar Club meets Fridays on the top floor of the Yacht Club. Advance workshops begin at 10:30 a.m., intermediate workshops begin at 11:30 a.m. and beginner workshops begin at 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Rich Grech at 865-408-1569 or rich8899@charter.net.
Closed women’s AA
• A closed women’s Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is held 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays in room 1A in the Christian Life Center of the Community Church at Tellico Village. For more information, call 540-335-6049 or 815-245-0248.
Scrapbooking
• The Tellico Village Scrapbook Group meets 8:30 a.m.-noon Fridays in room C at Chota Recreation Center. For more information, email tvscrapclub@gmail.com or call Eileen Robertson at 708-837-7199.
Duplicate bridge
• Duplicate bridge play takes place at 1 p.m. Fridays at Chota Recreation Center. For more information, call Pete Misslin at 423-884-3550.
SATURDAY
Hand and Foot
• Open play for Hand and Foot is 11 a.m. Saturdays at Chota Recreation Center. This is ideal for players of all experience levels who want to meet new people and have fun. Play time for visitors begins at 1 p.m. For more information, call Karen Ressler at 865-657-9894.
MONDAY
Duplicate bridge
• Duplicate bridge play takes place at 5 p.m. Mondays at Chota Recreation Center. For more information, call Tom Paul at 865-458-3299.
Tellico Village AA
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Community Church at Tellico Village. Entry is door B9 on the backside of the building closest to Tellico Parkway. For more information, call 512-947-2352.
Open women’s AA meeting
• An open women’s Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is held 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 143 Chota Center. For more information, call 423-519-6664 or 865-522-9667.
Loudon AA
• An open Alcoholics Anonymous group for men and women meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 917 Pond Road, Loudon. For more information, call 865-986-2390.
Church Crafters
• The Tellico Village Community Church Crafters meet 9:30 a.m.-noon Mondays at the Community Church at Tellico Village. Anyone is welcome to join.
TUESDAY
Cub Scouts meet
• Cub Scouts Pack 215 meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Loudon United Methodist Church, 509 Mulberry St., Loudon. For more information, call James Nardelli at 847-650-7129.
Dulcimer club
• Mountain Echoes Dulcimer Club meets 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays at Chota Recreation Center. For more information, contact Ben D’Ooge at 865-385-8280 or dooge@hotmail.com or Kathie Garzony at 865-458-6315 or tellicokat@yahoo.com.
Closed AA
• A closed Alcoholics Anonymous group for men and women meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Loudon United Methodist Church, 505 Mulberry St. For more information, call E.T.I.A.A. at 865-522-9667.
Loudon Rotary
• Loudon Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at Blairland Baptist Church, 730 Steekee St., Loudon. For more information, call Rene McGill Schultz at 865-567-8774.
Knifty Knitters
• The Tellico Village Knifty Knitters meet 10 a.m.-noon the first Tuesday and 1-3 p.m. all other Tuesdays at Chota Recreation Center. All knitters, crocheters and other fiber artists are welcome. For more information, call Judy King Williams at 828-507-0097 or Lynn Campbell at 770-335-7405.
DEC. 27
Conservatives meet
• Conservative Club of Tellico will meet at 8:30 a.m. at Little Italy of Tellico Village for breakfast and fellowship. For more information, email conservativeclubtellico@gmail.com.
JAN. 1
Loudon VFW meets
• Veterans of Foreign Wars, Huff Post 5150, Loudon, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at 101 Maremont Parkway, Loudon. The canteen serves hot dogs 3:30-8:30 p.m. daily. For more information, call 865-458-2787 or visit online at vfw5150loudontn.org.
JAN. 2
Woodworkers meet
• A general meeting of the Tellico Village Workers Club is 7 p.m. at the Yacht Club. Dennis Siemsen will be providing the presentation. For more information, visit online at www.tvwoodworkers.com or email tvwoodworkers@gmail.com.
American Legion
• American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 120 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the American Legion post, 10769 West Lee Highway, Loudon.
Masonic Lodge
• Avery Masonic Lodge meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month on the upper floor of the United Grocery Outlet in Lenoir City. For more information, call Glen Savage at 865-556-5539.
Dominos
• Mexican Train Dominos is offered 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the first and third Tuesday and noon-2 p.m. the first and third Thursday at Chota Recreation Center. All are welcome. For more information, call Marcia Wojnowiak at 630-651-2384.
Tellico Kiwanis
• The Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village meets at 11:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month for a meeting and lunch at Little Italy of Tellico Village. All are welcome.
Tellico Lions
• Tellico Village Lions Club meets at 8:15 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at Little Italy of Tellico Village. For more information, visit tellicovillage.tnlions.org.
JAN. 4
Garden club
• Tellico Village Garden Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Yacht Club. Tim Pyles will share ideas for finding gardening fun. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit online at https://www.tellicolife.org/tvgardenclub.
Loudon Woman's Club
• The GFWC Loudon Woman's Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Loudon County Senior Center, 901 Main St., Loudon, for fellowship and to prepare for various community service programs. Newcomers are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 865-458-9404.
Legion post meets
• American Legion Post 256 meets at 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month at The Bay Bistro at Rarity Bay. All veterans are welcome. For more information, visit online at www.tellicolakepost256.org.
Masonic Lodge
• Tennessee 204 Masonic Lodge meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Masonic temple on Industrial Park Boulevard in Loudon.
New Villagers
• The New Villagers club meets at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Yacht Club. New members wishing to join need to register prior to the meeting online at TellicoLife.org. For more information, visit http://www.telliconewvillagers.com/.
Parkinson's support
• A Parkinson's disease support group meets at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of the month on the lower level of the Christian Life Center of the Community Church at Tellico Village. For more information, call 865-458-1516.
JAN. 9
HOA social
• The Tellico Village HomeOwners Association's monthly social is held 5-6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Yacht Club. Socialize with friends and neighbors while learning about upcoming HOA events and advocacy efforts led by HOA team members.
Big Band rehearsals
• The Tellico Top Notes Big Band invites interested musicians to join the group in preparation for upcoming concerts. Rehearsals are 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month on the top floor of the Yacht Club. For more information, contact David Adkins at 417-257-4430 or tvtopnotes@gmail.com.
JAN. 10
Club for boaters
• Tellico Cruising Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Yacht Club. A social hour begins at 5 p.m., and the meeting starts promptly at 6 p.m. Guests and new boaters and residents are always welcome. Annual dues are $20. For more information, visit online at www.tellicocrusingclub.com or contact John Manczko at 847-997-5739 or jonyg@comcast.net.
JAN. 12
Caregiver support
• Our PLACE Caregiver Support Group meets 9-11 a.m. the second Friday of each month at The Public Library at Tellico Village. Meetings are open to all giving care to an elderly loved one and include guest speakers, fellowship and support. For more information, call 865-657-7222 or visit online at ourplacetn.org.
JAN. 17
Bluegrass jam
• A bluegrass jam is held 4-6 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Chota Recreation Center. For more information, call Andy Hadjian at 865-657-9465.
Solo club gathers
• The Tellico Village Solo Club meets at 5 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, except December, on the third floor of the Yacht Club. For more information, call Larry Taylor at 865-657-3028.
Village VFW
• Veterans of Foreign Wars 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr. Post 12135 meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month on the third floor of the Yacht Club. For more information, visit online at www.tvvfw.org.
Diabetes support
• The Tellico Lake Diabetes Support Group meets at 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of the month in room D of Chota Recreation Center. For more information, call 865-640-1614.
Radio club meeting
• Tellico Lake Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Tellico Village Volunteer Fire Department. Anyone interested in amateur radio is invited. For more information, email km4ojk@gmail.com.
Help for men
• Edward Harper from Blount Memorial Hospital Senior Services will give solutions for the unique challenges facing male care partners 1-3 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 260 Wade St., just off Highway 72. No RSVP is required. For more information, call 865-657-7222 or visit online at ourplacetn.org.
JAN. 18
Loudon Lions
• The Loudon Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at the Lions Club pavilion in Loudon.
Shrine club
• Loudon County Shrine Club meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Loudon County Shrine Club House, 6707 City Park Drive, Lenoir City.
Rummikub play
• Anyone interested in playing Rummikub is invited 6-8 p.m. the third Thursday at Chota Recreation Center. For more information, call 865-657-9052.
Post 70 meeting
• American Legion Post 70 meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday at the War Memorial Building, 201 B St., Lenoir City.
FEB. 7
Telli-Go travel club
• The Telli-Go Social Fun Travel Club meets at 5 p.m. the first Wednesday of most months in the party room at the Yacht Club. The social hour is followed by a travel presentation/speaker, members talking about travel experiences and information about group travel opportunities. The meeting season is September-April. There are no fees. For more information, email telligotravelclub@gmail.com.
