PARC - PARKS, ARTS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE FOUNDATION OF THURSTON COUNTY To Support, preserve, and enhance parks, arts, recreation and cultural programs, facilities and/or assets in Thurston County. PARC sponsors fundraiser and seeks donation to support Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, Thurston County Parks and Recreation Departments and other parks, arts, recreation, cultural organizations in Thurston County. Address: 723 Eastside St. N.E., Olympia, WA 98506. Call 360-3520980, or email: info@parcfoundation.org, for additional information. Web site: www.parcfoundation.org. SENIOR TAI CHI CLUB-YANG FAMILY LONG FORM Yang Style can be described as comfortable, graceful extended movements in a slow, released steady tempo and with gentle, stable, flowing movements. Fridays 5 pm (beginning), and 6 pm (intermediate). This is a program of Senior Services for South Sound. Call (360) 586-6181 for details. THURSTON COUNTY VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS BOARD Provides paid volleyball officials (referees) for all the Thurston and mason County high schools and middle schools. The primary season is September-October. TCVOB also officiates the YMCA and Parks and Recreation leagues. Mailing address: P.O. Box 6532, Olympia, WA 98507. Call Bill Mills, 360-357-5206, for information on joining. THURSTON OLYMPIANS SWIM CLUB, Competitive swimming for ages 5 and up. Call 360-7549031, or email: cgcslam@aol.com, to learn about try-out times. Mailing address: PO Box 8137, Lacey, WA 98509. Web site: www.thurstonolympians.org. U.S COAST GUARD AUXILIARY A volunteer organization promoting boating safety, teaching boating safety classes and working directly with the U.S. Coast Guard. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, at Candlewood Manor, 4500 Martin Way E., Olympia. Mailing address: 327 Logger Ct. S.E., Olympia, WA 98503-6721. Call Jo-Ann Grubb, 360438-6848, or Ron Holtcamp, 360-943-8269, for additional information. YMCA CAMP BISHOP A traditional YMCA summer camp program committed to ensuring a postive and safe camping experience for each child. Our staff are trained as mentors who put campers first, helping campers grow in areas of independence, confidence and self-esteem. The daily program and water-front activities are action-packed and educational. There is a variety of resident camps and prices. Address: 1476 W. Lost Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584. Call 360-482-5930 or log on to: www.campbishop.org, for camp dates and costs.
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PROFESSIONAL AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION--OLYMPIA CHARTER CHAPTER Brings together businesswomen of diverse occupations and provides opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education,networking support and national recognition. Meetings begin with a social at 5:30 p.m., and a meeting at 6 p.m., on the third Tuesday of each month, at Black Bear Diner, 955 Black Lake Blvd. S.W., Olympia. Guests always welcome to visit. Mailing address: 1905 Muirhead Ave N.W., Olympia WA 98502. Call 360-352-3748, or email: barbhughescommun@comcast.net, for additional information. Web site: abwa.org. CONNECTIONS FOR WOMEN An inclusive, informal group of active, involved women who meet for business and professional support and networking opportunities. Meetings are open to all women. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, at the Elks Lodge, 1818 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Cost is $13 pre-paid, and $18 at the door, and are available at www. buyolympia.com, or by sending a check to Connections, 2630 Martin Way E., Olympia, WA 98506. Call Joanna Power 360-701-4231, or email: connectionsforwomenOly
@gmail.com., for additional information. Web site: www. ConnectionsForWomen.org.
RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL
LEADERSHIP THURSTON COUNTY An experience-based leadership development program of the Thurston County Chamber Foundation. Thirty participants annually learn about issues facing Thurston Conty, build community relationships and explore leadership opportunities. The program runs from September through June. Monthly daylong sessions focus on specific topics, including education, government, business and economic development, health and human services, the environment and arts and culture. Class members meet with community leaders and participate in site visits, group activities and individual projects. Call 360-357-8515 or email: LTC@ThurstonChamber.com. Web site: www. LeadThurstonCounty.com. Administration Office: 809 Legion Way, Olympia, WA 98501. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1427 Olympia, WA 98507.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Catholic men’s fraternal organization, meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, at Columbian Hall, 6794 Martin Way E., Lacey. Call 360-491-7292, or email: walter2323dale@msn.com, or additional information. Web site: www.columbianhall.com.
OLYMPIA COMMUNICATORS GROUP An informal professional development group for public and organizational communications specialists, as well as graphic designers, writer/editors, web designers, etc., in Thurston County and the South Sound area. Meetings begin at noon on the first Wednesday of each month, at various locations. Mailing address: 6011 Winnwood Dr. S.E., Lacey, WA 98513. Call Sam Cagle, 360-456-8509, or email: caglels@comcast.net, for meeting location, and additional information. OLYMPIA MASTER BUILDERS A trade association representing builders and their related companies. Serving Thurston, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific and Mason Counties. Olympia Master Builders provides community events, a Built Green Program and a free contractor referral service. Address: 1211 State Ave. N.E., Olympia, WA 98506. Call 360-754-0912 or 800-456-6473, or log on to: www.omb.org. PROSPECTS BUSINESS MEN’S NETWORKING GROUP Men’s group meets at 7 a.m. each Wednesday, at Coldwell Banker, 3333 Capitol Blvd., Tumwater. The purpose of the group is to exchange business leads and referrals among members. Call Tim Barlow, 360-570-0106, or email: tim@c ornerstonehomemortgage.com, for additional information. THURSTON COUNTY CHAMBER Thurston County Chamber offers multiple opportunities for business networking: Leads at Lunch, meets at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, at Ramblin Jacks Restaurant, 520 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia; Top Flight, meets at noon Wednesdays, at Pellegrino’s, 205 Cleveland Ave. S.E., Tumwater; Wired, meets at 8:30 a.m.Thursdays, at Panera Bread, 2525 Capital Mall Drive S.W., Olympia; Women’s Referral, meets at 5:15 p.m. Thursdays, at Sound City Coffee, 125 Tumwater Blvd. S.E., Suite 119, Tumwater. Call 360-357-3362, or email: info@thurstonchamber.com. Log on to: www.thurstonchamber.com, for additional information. WASHINGTON LANDLORD ASSOCIATION A service providing educational aide and legislative support to Washington rental landlords, managers, and tenants. Mailing address: 920 Franklin St. S.E., Olympia, WA 98501. Call 888-753-9150, or email: Timseth@juno.com, or staff@walandlord.com, for additional information. Web site: www.WaLandlord.com. WEST OLYMPIA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Supports the goals of the West Olympia business community, and promotes community improvement and development through regular meetings, informative programs, and advocacy efforts. Meetings begin at noon on the third Thursday of each month, at The Viewpoint Room at Tugboat Annies, 2100 West Bay Drive N.W., Olympia. Address: 2103 Harrison Ave N.W., #2334 Olympia, WA 98502. Call 360-867-8809, or email: info@westolybusiness.com, for additional information. Web site: www.WestOlyBusiness.com.
GERMAN MINISTRY Monthly worship in the German language, followed by fellowship. Sie sind herzlich willkommen. Worship begins at 1 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month, at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church, 910 Bowker St., Lacey. Call Elke Armajo, 360-456-1402, or Hans Dettling, 360-701-2037, or email: d_armajo@hotmail.com, for additional information. OLYMPIA AREA CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, we meet at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at Chambers Restaurant, 1751 Circle Drive S.E., Lacey, for a luncheon. All men and women are invited, call for a reservation. Our mission is to impact people in their communities with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Call 360-943-0627, or email: olympiaareacwc@yahoo.com. Web site: www.stonecroft. org. SAINT PLACID PRIORY SPIRITUALITY CENTER An ecumenical Christian ministry, we are a ministry of St. Placid Priory that reflects the Benedictine values of peace, hospitality, community, learning and prayerful discernment. The center offers conference space for nonprofit groups for up to 100 people, and a retreat center for individual retreats and group retreats for up to 19 people for nonprofit groups. Address: 500 College St. N.E., Lacey, WA 98516. Office hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 360-438-2595, or email: spiritualityctr@stplacid.org, for additional information. Web site: www.stplacid.org.
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SOUTH SOUND BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP Includes members of the local Buddhist community engaging in the Buddhist path of right action in regard to working for peace, justice and social change. Mailing address: 3029 46th Ave. N.E., Olympia, WA 98506. Call Robert Lovitt, 360-357-2825, or log on to: www.ssbpf.org, for meeting times and location. SPIRITUAL RESPONSE ASSOCIATION Serves as a center for the dissemination of spiritual knowledge and healing support for a network of students and practitioners in more than 30 countries. The Association offers workshops, and is a non-denominational spiritual educational organization. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Address: 2909 Pacific Ave. S.E., Olympia, WA 98501. Call 360-413-7881, or log on to: www.spiritualresponse.com, for additional information. THURSTON INSIGHT MEDITATION GROUP Offers weekly mindfulness meditation in the Buddhist tradition with talks and discussion with teacher Jude Rozhon. Everyone is welcome. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. each Monday, at the Nalanda Center, 1620 Fourth St. E., Olympia. Log on to: www.easeandjoy.com, for additional information.