Helping others
Assistance
Watertown
Free child care for spouses of deployed military:"Two for You," sponsored by YMCA and Project Strong Communities. Receive two hours of free child care two times a month, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Mondays and Tuesdays,First Presbyterian Church, 403 Washington St. Children 6 weeks to 5 years welcome. Child care provided by qualified YMCA staff. Phone Project Strong office, 755-2016, one business day prior to the day you wish to use the service.
Blood drives
Gouverneur
Blood drives:Noon to 5:30 p.m.June 3, July 29 and Sept. 23,Veterans of Foreign Wars, Main Street, andTuesday, Nov. 18,Methodist Church, Grove Street.
Clothing
Chaumont
Acte II:Upscale ladies resale clothing boutique, 1 to 5 p.m.Fridays,11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturdaysand 1 to 3 p.m.Sundays,Copley House, Main Street. Information: 649-2200.
Gouverneur
St. James Outreach Center:Clothing, household goods and religious goods for sale, 159 E. Main St. Benefits St. James Church's outreach ministries to the poor and needy. Donations of clean, usable clothing or small household items accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Great Bend
New, used clothes give-away:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, May 17,City of Refuge Christian Church, 32500 Route 3.
Malone, Massena
Salvation Army Boutique and Seek and Find Shop:Donations of gently used clothing, dishes and other household items accepted at the Salvation Army Boutique, 102 E. Main St., Malone, and the Seek and Find Shop, 178 Victory Road, Massena. Information: William or Cecelia Lynch, 1 (518) 481-7234 or 769-5154.
Redwood
Mission Possible Thrift Store:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesdays and Thursdays,10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Fridays,10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturdays,Route 37, next to Crossroads. Good used clothing, toys. Information: Rev. Edgar Hunter, 482-9024.
Sandy Creek
Friendship Thrift Shop:9 a.m. to 4 p.m.weekdaysand 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturdaysat 6046 S. Main St. Information: 387-6673.
Watertown
Impossible Dream Thrift Store:9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Monday through Saturday,247 Factory St. Accepting donations of items in good condition including clean, used clothing and household goods such as pots, pans, dishes and small appliances and will pick up furniture in good condition including beds, mattresses, dressers, tables and chairs. Donated items available for sale to the general public. Essential items donated, with referral, to those who cannot pay and to victims of fire or disasters through Watertown Urban Mission's critical needs program. Information: 782-0090.
Free, gently used clothing:The Shepherd's Cloak, 6:15 to 8 p.m.Mondaysat Bethany United Methodist Church, 214 W. Lynde St. Donations appreciated. Only clothing in good condition. No income guidelines. Information: Chris Orr, 788-4516, or Liz Holland, 788-8523.
Donations
Cape Vincent
Eyeglasses needed:Cape Vincent Lions Club is collecting used eyeglasses, reading glasses and sunglasses during the month ofMay.Drop off box, post office, Citizens Bank and elementary school. Information: 654-3047.
Dexter
Cancer fundraiser:To benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and National Philanthropic Trust. Lori Bezio, Dexter, of the team Pink Ladies, to walk 60 miles during three-day event in Boston, Mass.,Friday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 17.To donate: 918-4010, or www.The3Day.org, click on donate now and search for participant ID 1816447 of the Pink Ladies.
Watertown
Donation:Drop off cans and bottles untilThursday, July 31,at Griff's Redemption Center, Coleman Avenue. Indicate proceeds to go toward The Breast Cancer 3-Day participant Lori Bezio. To donate funds: www.The3Day.org, click donate now and search for Lori Bezio's name.
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen:Donations needed to meet growing need. Send donations to Salvation Army, 723 State St., P.O. Box 298, Watertown, N.Y. 13601. Information: 782-4470.
Wheels for Work program:8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.weekdays,Watertown Urban Mission, 247 Factory St. Accepting used vehicles that can be eligible for a tax deduction. Program provides low-cost vehicles for eligible individuals with a dependent child and employment, needing transportation to work. Information: Penny Mosher, 782-8440.
Christmas Box Angel:A statue in memory of deceased children is in place at Brookside Cemetery. Plans are now underway to erect a granite wall at that site engraved with the names of deceased children. To donate to the project or list a name: The Christmas Box Angel, in the care of Key Bank, Box 228, Croghan, N.Y. 13327. Include name, address and phone number, as well as the name of the child being remembered. Information: Barbara Farney, 376-6331 or Marsha Terrillion, 376-7367.
Mia Marie's Watertown Dog Park Project:Tax-deductible donations for the development of a dog park in the city of Watertown may be made payable to the Watertown City Comptroller, earmarked for "Mia's Dog Park," 245 Washington St., Watertown, N.Y. 13601. Information: Scott "SG" Gates, 782-2748, miabumblebee@yahoo.com or www.myspace.com/miabumblebee.
Throughout the area
Kidney cars program:To benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Central New York. Cars, buses, motorcycles, trucks or similar vehicles, running or not, whole and with a clear title accepted and possibly may qualify as a tax deduction. Information: 1 (877) 8-KIDNEY.
Food
Adams
Food pantry:9 a.m. to noonweekdays,Rohde Center, 3 N. Main St. Information: Mary Jo Taylor, 232-2621.
Alexandria Bay
Food pantry:By appointment only, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Reformed Church of the Thousand Isles, 54 Church St. Must call for appointment. Information: Candy Appleton or Susan Stroughtenger, 482-9426 or 324-5966.
Antwerp
Food pantry:6 to 7 p.m.Mondays,45 Main St. Information: Marilyn LaForty or Liz Lynch, 659-8989.
Cape Vincent
Food pantry:4 to 5 p.m. the firstWednesdayof the month, United Church of Cape Vincent, East Broadway. Volunteers needed. Information: Beth Gould Quencer, 654-4555.
Carthage
Village Ecumenical Ministries food pantry:9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Mondays and Fridays,452 S. Washington St. Closed when Carthage Central School is closed or delayed. Donations of paper or plastic bags and clean egg cartons appreciated. Information: Joyce E. Miller, director, 493-1341.
Chaumont
Food pantry:By appointment three times a year, Naturally Yours Dried Flowers, 11933 Academy St. Information: the food pantry, 649-2424, or Hariette Hardy, 649-5588.
Clayton
Food pantry:1 to 3:30 p.m.Mondays and Wednesdays,and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Thursdays,12 times a year, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 521 James St. Volunteers needed for evening hours. Information: Joe Orbona, 686-5164.
Depauville
Food pantry:9 a.m. to 3 p.m.weekdays,A New Life, 32498 Route 12. Information: Ernest Ross, 686-0227, or fax, 686-4058.
Evans Mills
Food pantry:3 to 5 p.m.Saturdays,St. Mary's Catholic Church, 8412 Main St. Always on call. Information: Helen Cooke, 629-4683.
LaFargeville
Gwen's food pantry:9 a.m. to noonSaturdays,Orleans Outreach Building. Information: 658-4411 or 658-4796.
Osceola
Food Sense program:Registration: Helen Hall, 599-7776.
Philadelphia
Indian River Baptist Church food pantry:5:30 to 7 p.m.Wednesdaysand 9 a.m. to noonSaturdays,Indian River Baptist Church, 42 Main St. Information: Mark or Linda Deleel, 628-4249.
Redwood
Food pantry:1:30 to 3 p.m. the second and fourthWednesdaysof the month, St. Paul's Fellowship Hall. Information: Janice Atkinson or Bobbie Jo McBath, 482-2914 or 482-4029.
Sackets Harbor
Food pantry:11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Mondays and Thursdays,St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 110 E. Main St. Information: Rev. Douglas G. Comstock, pastor, 646-3341.
Theresa
Food pantry:9 a.m. to noonThursdaysand 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturdays,High Falls Baptist Church, 110 Theresa-Antwerp Road.
Watertown
Watertown Urban Mission food pantry:Shopping hours, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.weekdays,247 Factory St. Pre-packed food boxes available during other mission office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.weekdays.Information: Anita Ciulo, 782-8440, or fax, 782-8441.
Community Action Planning Council food pantry:9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,518 Davidson St. Information: Tammy Kitto, 782-4900, or fax, 788-8251.
Food pantry:By appointment, 3 to 6 p.m.Tuesdays,Faith Fellowship, 131 Moore Ave. Information: Deborah Wiley, 782-4421, or fax, 786-0309.
Fundraisers
Adams
CROP walk:1 p.m.Sunday, May 18,St. Cecilia's parish center, Grove Street. Benefits Church World Services and Rohde Center.
Fundraiser:Adams State Road Cemetery Association offering hand-painted glass ornaments with free personalization and gift boxes. Cost: Regular bulb, $10; large bulb, $15. To order: Marilyn Halstead, 783-4650, or www.thelmalhamilton.com. DeadlineFriday, May 23. Pick up at Thelma Hamilton Designs, 17151 Route 11, Watertown, or shipped for $5. Proceeds benefit cemetery.
Evans Mills
Fundraiser:Sponsored by Castaways Relay for Life team, 7 to 9 p.m.Friday, May 30,Evans Mills Fire Hall. Guest local medium, Wilson Stevenson. Refreshments, cash bar and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $10. Benefits American Cancer Society. Information and reservations: Wanda, 408-6754.
Gouverneur
Breast cancer walk:Sponsored by Gouverneur Business Women. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., opening ceremony at 10:15 a.m.Saturday, May 17,Village Park. A 1-mile walk to Gouverneur-St. Lawrence County Fairgrounds. Pledge sheets, information: Marilyn LaPierre, 287-4801 or 771-2929.
Philadelphia
Fundraiser:Sponsored by Philadelphia American Legion for its children's programs, 7 to 9 p.m.Friday, May 23,American Legion.Psychic medium, Wilson Stevenson.
Sackets Harbor
"Cook Up a Cure for Cancer":Wine tasting and food sampling, 6 to 8 p.m.; entertainment by Mark Mason, 7 to 10 p.m.Thursday, May 22,Barracks Inn at Madison Barracks. Proceeds to benefit Watertown City School District Relay for Life team. Cost: $20. Information: Ann Marie Bajjaly, 778-1503.
E-Bay birdhouse sales:Sponsored by Seaway Trail Foundation,through September.E-Bay auctions of many artist-designed bluebird nest boxes.June 8-15:Barbara D. Crone.July 13-20:Christine Tisa.Aug. 10-17:Robert McNamara.Sept. 14-21:Lawrence Barone. Information: www.seawaytrail.com, or 1 (800) SEAWAY-T.
Fundraisers
Watertown
Annual poppy drive:Conducted by Army-Navy Post 61 American Legion Auxiliary,Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17,at various stores and shopping centers in Watertown. In support of disabled veterans. Information: 782-2522.
"Cruisin'" event:NoonSaturday, May 17,Thunderin' Cycles, Old Rome State Road. Registration: 10 a.m. Proceeds to benefit St. Jude's Research Hospital. Information, donations: Kent Spencer, 788-0024.
Baseball drop fundraiser:After the Watertown Wizards baseball game, 6 p.m.Sunday, June 22,Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds baseball field. Proceeds to benefit Children's Miracle Network. Only 1,000 tickets available. Tickets: $20 per ticket. Baseballs dropped from hot air balloon, weather permitting, or from a helicopter. Ball closest to second base plate wins. Prizes range from $3,000 to $100. Purchase tickets at CMN office, 199 Pratt St., 785-4053; RE/MAX Empire office, 608 Pearl St., 755-2095; or AAMCO Transmissions, 595 Coffeen St., 782-4006.
Jefferson County
"Dining Out" cards:Offered by the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired of Jefferson County. Cost: $30. Card-holders entitled to discounted dinners at 18 participating restaurants throughout the north country,through Sunday, Nov. 30.Cards available at the association office, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 321 Prospect St.; Hannaford Supermarket, Watertown. Information: 782-2451 or 782-6890.
Support
Adams
TOPS 675:Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 6 to 7 p.m.Thursdays,Rohde Center, 2 E. Church St. Weigh-in, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. First visit is free. Information: Linda, 232-4191, Carol , 583-5330, 1 (800) 923-0360 or www.tops.org.
Alexandria Bay
TOPS 792:Weigh-ins, 5 to 5:30 p.m., followed by meetingWednesdays,Macsherry Library, 112 Walton St. Information: Linda, 482-9597.
Belleville
TOPS 1185:Weigh-in, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., meeting, 6:15 to 7 p.m.Tuesdays,Belleville United Methodist Church. Information: 232-3663.
Black River
TOPS 746:Weigh-in, 5:30 to 6 p.m., meeting 6 to 7 p.m.Wednesdays,St. John's Episcopal Church, West Remington Street. Information: 788-3596 or 788-4158 or National TOPS, 1 (800) 932-8677 or www.tops.org.
Cape Vincent
Overeaters Anonymous:7 p.m.Mondays,Cape Vincent Community Library. Information: 649-2750.
Carthage
PTSD support group:Sponsored by Mental Health Association and First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m. every otherTuesday,at the church. Information: Katina LaSalle, 788-0970 or Rev. Robert Barone, 493-1997.
TOPS 674:9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Wednesdays,community room, Brady Acres, 600 S. Washington St. Weigh-ins, 9 to 9:30 a.m. Annual membership dues: $24. First visit free. Information: Jan Bouvia, 493-4016; or Yvonne Boliver, 376-6015 or 1 (800) 932-8677 or online at www.tops.org.
Mothers of Preschoolers:Contact First Baptist Church, 511 State St., for time, date and location of the next meeting, fbccnymops@aol.com or 493-1232.
Clayton
"How Al-Anon Works":7:30 p.m.Wednesdays,First Baptist Church, John Street.
VIP support group:For visually impaired persons, 10 to 11:30 a.m. the thirdWednesdayin January, March, May, June, September and November, Riverview Apartments, 912 Strawberry Lane. Information: Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired of Jefferson County, 782-2451.
Celebrate Recovery support group:7 p.m.Fridays,Clayton Baptist Church. A beatitude-based recovery program. Information: Cheryl Gray, 686-3194.
Croghan
TOPS 833:Weigh-ins, 8:45 to 9:15 a.m.Wednesdays,followed by meeting, at Croghan Library, Main Street. New members welcome. Information: 376-2629.
Dexter
TOPS 922:Weigh-ins, 5:30 to 6 p.m., and meeting, 6 to 7 p.m.Tuesdays,Dexter Elementary School. Information: 788-7817.
Lowville
Respite for caregivers:A free program sponsored by the Lewis County Office for the Aging. Trained aides available to relieve persons caring for an elderly loved one at home and assist with personal care and light housekeeping. No income requirement. Information: Lisa Monks, 376-5313.
Diabetes support group:2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. the lastMondayof the month, Medical Arts Building conference room, Lewis County General Hospital. Information: LuAnn McAuliffe, 376-5095.
Breast, ovarian and uterine cancer support group:7 p.m. the thirdWednesdayof the month, Medical Arts Building conference room, Lewis County General Hospital. Round-table discussions for women. New members welcome. Open to all patients, female family members and friends of those diagnosed. Refreshments served. Information: Mary Bellinger, 376-5233.
Consumer Action Network meetings:Presented by the Northern Regional Center for Independent Living, 3 p.m. the thirdWednesdayof the month at 7396 Turin Road. Working on disability and health issues. Reservations, accommodations: 785-8703 V, 785-8704 TTY or 1 (800) 585-8703.
Lewis County Early Intervention Coordinating Council:2 to 3 p.m.Thursdays, May 22 and June 19,Lewis County Public Health Conference Room, Children's Services Building, Lewis County General Hospital. Information: Laurie Stoffel, 376-5849.
Lowville, Watertown
Look Good, Feel Better:An education and support program that helps women with cancer manage the appearance-related side effects of treatment. Meetings at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, and Hair Vogue, Lowville, by arrangement. Professional cosmetologists volunteer during individual or group sessions. Complimentary kits provided. Registration: American Cancer Society, 1 (800) 227-2345, or for Lowville meeting, Gwen Myers, 376-3551.
Malone
Coping With Cancer group:Meets bi-weekly at the Health Station. Sponsored by Reddy Cancer Treatment Center and the Health Station. Information: John Montville, 1 (518) 483-9190.
Massena
Emotions Anonymous support group: 11 a.m.Sundays,Community Education Center, Massena Memorial Hospital. Information: Scott, 769-6822, or hospital public relations, 769-4262.
Narcotics Anonymous:5:30 p.m.Tuesdays,Akwesasne Community Center, and 7:30 p.m.Thursdays,St. Mary's Church. Information: Reachout, 265-2422.
Separated and divorced group:7 p.m. the first and thirdTuesdaysof the month, St. Mary's Church, Sycamore Street. Open to anyone who has experienced separation or divorce. Information: the rectory, 764-0239.
Al -Anon:7:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Community Education Room, Massena Public Library, downstairs Room A, Glen St. Information: 769-7681.
Diabetic support group:1 p.m. the thirdWednesdayof the month, Massena Independent Living Center. Information: Catherine Donaldson, 764-9442.
Weight Watchers:5:30 p.m.Thursdaysand 8 a.m.Saturdays,Massena Memorial Hospital cafeteria. Information: Rosemary, 287-2433.
Overeaters anonymous support group:7 p.m.Thursdays,lower level conference room, Massena Memorial Hospital. Information: Debbie, 384-4833, or hospital's public relations office, 769-4262.
Visual support group:1 p.m. the first and thirdFridaysof the month, Massena Independent Living Center. Information: 764-9442.
Narcotics Anonymous support group:7 p.m.Saturdays,Community Education Room, Massena Memorial Hospital. Information: hospital's public relations office, 769-4262.
Daughters Without Mothers:For women who have lost their mothers at any stage in life. Information: Bonnie, 764-1818.
Debtors Anonymous:For those who wish to refrain from getting further into debt and stop compulsive spending. Meetings vary. Information: 769-7788.
Ogdensburg
Alateen:3 p.m.Mondaysduring the school year, Room 206, Ogdensburg Free Academy. Information: OFA high school guidance office, 393-0900, ext. 224.
Narcotics Anonymous:7:30 p.m.Tuesdays and Saturdays,First Congregational Church, 300 New York Ave. Information: Reachout, 265-2422.
Men's and women's cancer support groups:6 p.m. the thirdWednesdayof the month, lobby, Richard E. Winter Cancer Treatment Center.May 21:Women's group guest speaker, Dawn Berry, "Smart Eating for Health." Information: the cancer center, 393-2314.
Potsdam
Narcotics Anonymous:7 p.m.Sundays,Rehabilitation Unit, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Leroy Street. Information: the hospital, 265-3300.
Codependents Anonymous:7 p.m.Mondays,Room A, second-floor classroom, Canton-Potsdam Hospital. A fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Information: 265-2422.
Grief support group:Sponsored by Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. How to survive the first six months of grief, 6 to 7 p.m. the thirdMondayof the month, Hospice office. Open to anyone grieving the death of a loved one. Information: Mary Jones, 265-3105, or www.hospiceslv.org.
Organ donor support group:7 p.m. the thirdMondayof the month, Lamar Building conference room. Information: Phil Denny, 1 (518) 529-6159.
Breast health support group:4:30 to 6 p.m. the thirdTuesdayof the month, Conference Room A, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Leroy Street. Information: Jackie Dow, 261-5935.
Intensive care groups:7:30 p.m.Tuesdays,lower level, Potsdam United Methodist Church. Discussion of broken and troubled relationships, parenting, grief, drug and alcohol recovery, depression and mental health problems. Information: Ed, 265-8252.
Narcotics Anonymous:8 p.m.Tuesdays,Rehabilitation Unit, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Leroy Street. Information: the hospital, 265-3300.
Recovery group:Doors open, 6:30 p.m., informational meeting, 7 to 8 p.m.Tuesdays,First Baptist Church, 24 Leroy St. Uses eight recovery principles based on the Beatitudes, designed by Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose-Driven Life." Sponsored by First Baptist Church. Information: Joanna, 265-5464 or 379-9511.
Sackets Harbor
TOPS 794:Weigh-in, 6 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays,St. Andrew's Parish Center. Information: 646-3609.
Watertown
Mental Health Association in Jefferson County:For mental health consumers, free lunch, noonweekdays,and bingo, 3 p.m.Fridays,Drop In Center, 724 State St. Information: Mental Health Association, 788-6733.
Problem gambling support group:Support and guidance for individuals and their family members whose lives have been affected by problem gambling, 6 p.m.Mondays,Suite 320, Marcy Building, 167 Polk St. Information: Northern New York Center for Problem Gambling, 788-7241.
Women's HIV support group:6 to 7 p.m.Mondays,Life Church of the Nazarene, Thompson Boulevard. Information: Jeanine Moore, 921-5656.
REACH and teen bi-polar/depressive disorders support groups:For persons suffering from mental illness and their friends and family, 7 p.m.first and third Mondaysof the month, 724 State St. Sponsored by the Mental Health Association. Refreshments and childcare provided. Limited transportation available. Information, childcare requests: Katina LaSalle, Outreach Coordinator: 788-0970.
ADHD support group:For parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, 7 to 8 p.m. the thirdMondayof the month, Stone Presbyterian Church. Information: Deborah A. Cavallario, 782-5888.
Access for All:10 to 11 a.m.Tuesday, May 20,Northern Regional Center for Independent Living, 210 Court St. Information: 785-8703 or 785-8704.
Nicotine Anonymous:7 p.m. every otherTuesday,Samaritan Keep Home Basement Conference Room A. Information: 786-3735.
Watertown Area Gay Youth:6 p.m.Tuesdays.Support and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth 13 to 19 years old. Provides a safe, confidential forum for peer discussion, referral services, education resources, positive role modeling by adult advisers and guest speakers, community volunteer opportunities and safe social activities. Information: www.wagy.org. Meeting location: 529-4096.
GRADS:Guys Responding and Demanding Safety, a program directed to men who have sex with other men, 6 to 9 p.m.Tuesdaysin Watertown. Meeting location, information: AIDS Community Resources, 475-2430, ext. 801, or Onslow139@aol.com.
Sexual assault support group:5 to 6 p.m.Tuesdays,Victim's Assistance Center of Jefferson County, 120 Arcade St. Free. Information: 782-1823.
Bereavement support sessions:Sponsored by Hospice of Jefferson County, 5:30 p.m. the thirdTuesdayof the month, Hospice office, 425 Washington St. Child and adolescent groups meet as needed; call for times and dates. Information: Ken Price, 788-7323.
Eating disorders support group:Open to friends and family members of people suffering from eating disorders, 6:30 to 8 p.m. the thirdTuesdayof the month, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 203 N. Hamilton St. Information: Jessica Flitcroft, eating disorders case manager, 782-1777, ext. 34.
PFLAG of Jefferson County:A national, not-for-profit support and advocacy group for parents, friends and family of lesbians and gays. Meets the thirdTuesdayof the month at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church. Information: Bobbi, 681-7087.
Mental health discussion groups:Hosted by Northern Regional For Independent Living, 10 a.m. to noon,Wednesdays,NRCIL, 210 Court St. Information, registration: Michelle Hobart, 785-8703, or 785-8704.
Peers Together:A mental health, self-help support group, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Suite 107,210 Court St. Organized by the Northern Regional Center for Independent Living. Discussion focuses on mental health issues. Exchange ideas, discuss coping, share experiences. Information, accommodations: NRCIL at 785-8703, 785-8704 TTY or 1 (800) 585-8703.
TOPS 1208:Weigh-ins, 5:30 p.m., and meeting, 6 to 7 p.m.Wednesdays,basement conference room B, Samaritan Keep Home. Information, membership details: Sherri, 783-5967.
Domestic Violence support group:5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays,Victim's Assistance Center of Jefferson County, 120 Arcade St. Free child care provided. Information: 782-1823.
Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon:6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Wednesdays,First United Methodist Church, 236 Mullin St. Information: 482-9445.
Parents with psychiatric illnesses support group:Hosted by Mental Health Association, first and thirdWednesdaysof the month, at MHA Clubhouse, 724 State St. Refreshments and child care provided. Limited transportation available. Information: Katina LaSalle, 788-0970.
Gastric bypass support group:7 p.m. the thirdWednesdayof the month, Turner Room, Samaritan Keep Home. Information: 658-2333.
Narcotics Anonymous:7 to 8:30 p.m.Wednesdaysand Sundays,Urban Mission community room, 247 Factory St. Information: 472-5555.
Rose of Sharin':Twelve steps of healing of emotional brokenness, 10 a.m. to noonThursdays,Holy Covenant Church of God, 207 W. Lynde St. Free. Information: Kim Campnich, 778-3391 (cell).
Biblical recovery program:"Celebrate Recovery," doors open, 6 p.m., session begins, 6:30 p.m.Thursdays,Life Church of the Nazarene, 535 Thompson Blvd. Information: 782-3840.
Families of cancer patients support group:Sponsored by Samaritan Medical Center and Walker Cancer Treatment Center, 4 to 5:30 p.m. the first and thirdThursdaysof the month, Conference Room 3, Samaritan Medical Center. Information: 786-4948.
Breast-feeding mothers group:10 a.m. to noonFridays,The Maternity Palce, Samaritan Medical Center. Information: 785-4050.
Recovery group:A 12-step program for those addicted or those abused, alone or afraid, 6 p.m.Fridays,214 W. Lynde St.. Information: 376-8162.
Trisomy 21 Foundation of Northern New York:"Planning for the Care of Your Disabled Child," 9:30 a.m.Saturday, May 17,third floor conference room, Marcy Building, 167 Polk St. Guardianship and special needs trusts. Presenter: Marcy Dembs. Information: Alicia Bach, 773-3437, or Mark and Sara Brooker, 376-4144.
Lupus support group:1 to 3 p.m. the thirdSaturdayof February, May, August and November, Conference Room 3, Samaritan Medical Center. Information: Lupus Foundation of America, 1 (866) 258-7874.
Survivors of homicide victims support group:Meetings vary in Watertown. Information: Debra J. Moseley, 782-6043.
Jefferson County
MOMS Program:Assistance paying for prenatal care. Information: Jefferson County Public Health Service, 786-3720.
Alcoholics Anonymous,Jefferson County Intergroup: Groups meet throughout the week at various locations in the north country. Information: Alcoholics Anonymous, Jefferson County Intergroup, 44 Public Square, Room 20, Watertown, 788-2280.
Sundays:Closed Big Book discussion, 7 p.m., town of Cape Vincent Highway Department building, Market Street, Cape Vincent. Open discussion, 10:30 a.m., St. James Church, Main Street, Gouverneur. Open discussion, 8 p.m., Andover House, Main Street, Lowville. Meeting, 10 a.m., rehabilitation unit, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam. Open discussion, 9:45 a.m., Thompson Park Pavilion, and open discussion, 1:30 and 7 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 314 Clay St., with a speaker at the 7 p.m. session the first Sunday of the month, all in Watertown.
Mondays:Open discussion, 7 p.m., Reformed Church of the Thousand Isles, Church Street, Alexandria Bay. Open discussion, 7 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church, West Remington Street, Black River. Meeting, 8 p.m., rehabilitation unit, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam.
Tuesdays:Closed discussion, 8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, North Church Street, Adams. Open discussion, 8 p.m., First Baptist Church, John Street, Clayton. Closed discussion, 8:30 p.m., St. Stephen's Church, Main Street, Croghan. Closed discussion and Big Book discussion, 7 p.m. High Falls Church, Oxbow Road, Theresa. Open discussion, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Congregational Church, Watertown.
Wednesdays:Noon, at the pavilion next to River Hospital, Alexandria Bay. Closed discussion, 7:30 p.m., St. James Catholic Church, 327 West St., Carthage. Open discussion, 8 p.m., Methodist Church rectory, Grove Street, Gouverneur. Open discussion, 8 p.m., St. Andrew's Parish Center, Woolsey Street, Sackets Harbor. Closed discussion, 8:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Harwood Drive, Sandy Creek.
Thursdays:12&12 closed discussion, 7:30 p.m., 801 Housing Community Center, Purcell Drive, Clayton. Closed discussion, 8 p.m., Andover House, Lowville. Open discussion, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Congregational Church; closed discussion, 8 p.m., All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, Gotham Street, both in Watertown.
Fridays:Closed discussion, 8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Adams. Open discussion, 7:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 421 State St., Carthage. Open discussion, 8:30 p.m., St. James Church, Main St., Gouverneur.
Saturdays:Closed discussion, 9 a.m., United Methodist Church, Maple and Church Streets, Alexandria Bay. Meeting, 7:30 p.m., rehabilitation unit, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam. Open discussion, 10 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church; open discussion, 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 403 Washington St., all in Watertown.
New members, networks:The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgendered Alliance of Jefferson County are looking for persons or social agencies interested in creating a network to provides support, advocacy, education and social support for this population. Information: 523-5934, Jefferson County LGBT Alliance/SAGE, P.O. Box 273, Clayton, N.Y. 13624, or Robin Corson, 686-9842
Jefferson and Lewis counties
Al-Anon:For people whose lives have been affected by a loved one's drinking. Weekly meetings at 7:30 p.m.Tuesdays,Reformed Church of the Thousand Isles, Alexandria Bay; 7:30 p.m.Tuesdays,second floor lounge, First Presbyterian Church, Watertown; 7:30 p.m.Wednesdays,St. James Catholic Church, Carthage; 7 to 8 p.m.Sundays,Stone Presbyterian Church, 140 Chestnut St., Watertown. Information: Alcoholics Anonymous, 788-2280.
St. Lawrence County
Northern New York Families:Support and social group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender parents and their children. Meets on a quarterly basis in St. Lawrence County. A chapter of Family Pride Coalition. Provides children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender families an opportunity to meet families similar to theirs. Information or mailing list inclusion: Reachout of St. Lawrence County, 265-2422.
Hope Line of St. Lawrence County:For people who may need encouragement, reassurance, information or a caring, listening ear for support, available 6 to 10 p.m. daily by calling 1 (888) 853-9995.
Al-Anon District 26:Family groups meet throughout the week at various locations in the north country. Information: Reachout, 265-2422
Mondays:8 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church, 500 Caroline St., Ogdensburg (use Knox Street entrance). 8 p.m., St. Mary's Parish Hall, County Route 7 (Gale Road), Brushton (across from Brushton-Moira Central School).
Tuesdays:Noon, St. John's Episcopal Church, 139 Main St., Massena (use back entrance). 8 p.m., St. Mary's School, Route 37, Fort Covington. 8 p.m., Room 7, Unitarian Universalist Church, East Main Street, Canton (use back entrance).
Wednesdays:7:30 p.m., Rose Hill, 100 County Route 43 (Town Line Road), Massena. 7:30 p.m., Community Education Room, Massena Memorial Hospital, 769-4262. 8 to 9 p.m., 18 Cottage St., sponsored by Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam, 265-3300.
Thursdays:7 p.m., Dunn Hall, Pierrepont Avenue, Potsdam State University College.
Fridays:8 p.m., Sunrise Apartments (behind Tribal Police station), Route 37, Hogansburg. 8 p.m., Municipal Building, Lincoln Avenue, Waddington.
Volunteers
Adams Center
Volunteers needed:For clean up and construction of Wellness Walkable Nature Trail, 9 a.m.Saturday, May 17,Kripalu Yoga Center, 14029 Route 11. Bring gloves, eye wear and outdoor tools. Information: Nancy Pfeil, 583-5061, or Steve Williams, 232-4969, or e-mail bnjoysdw@yahoo.com, or readme333@hotmail.com.
Black River
Northern New York Autism Foundation:Volunteers needed to work with other volunteers. Fundraising, brainstorming, parent support, writing and other duties as assigned. Information: Sherri or Kathy, 773-5405, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays.
Lowville
Lewis County General Hospital Residential Health Care Facility:Seeking volunteers to transport residents and assist with activity programs. To volunteer: Irene Williams, 376-5452.
Lewis County Opportunities:Volunteers needed for its 24-hour crisis hotline to assist the domestic violence and rape crisis department with crisis intervention and referrals to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Must complete 60 hours of training. Information: 376-8202, ext. 253.
Watertown
CAPC food pantry:Volunteers needed to staff the Community Action Planning Council food pantry. Hours: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.Information: Tammy, 782-4900, ext. 271.
Caregiver support group:Volunteers needed to facilitate group in rural areas outside Watertown. Meetings are 2 to 3:30 p.m. lastWednesdayof the month, Samaritan Keep Home education room. Information: Michelle, Office of the Aging, 785-3191.
Sci-Tech Center:A nonprofit, family-oriented science museum. Volunteers needed for workshops, tours, cleaning and general maintenance and office work. Information: museum, 788-1340.
Urban Mission Food Pantry and Impossible Dream Thrift Store:Volunteers needed to sort donations and assist shoppers and clients. Information: Anita Ciulo, volunteer coordinator, 782-8440.
American Red Cross, Northern New York chapter:Seeking volunteers for all aspects of Red Cross operations. Visit the office at 203 N. Hamilton St., or call 782-4410.
Lewis County
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA):Volunteers needed to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children in Lewis County. Information, application: Amy Kelly, 376-7991 or akelly@resolution-center.net.
Northern Regional Center for Independent Living:Volunteer drivers needed for the center's youth leadership program, twice a month. Drivers receive reimbursement for rides. Information: Aldea LaParr, 376-8696.
