THE MEETING PLACE

A CALENDAR OF PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL MEETINGS

Mondays

Every Monday

Lake Norman Toastmasters, Suite 206 above Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, 19900 W. Catawba, Cornelius, ext. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Call Loria Cass, 704/560-8881; www.lakenormantoastmasters.com.

Six-O Toastmasters, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 3200 Park Rd., 7 p.m.; 704/451-8502; www.monday6o.org.

Women’s Cancer Group, Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 Colonial Ave., 6:30-8 p.m.; 704/384-5223. Visit www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp for other support group info.

First & Third Monday Of Each Month

Independence Toastmasters Club, Dowd YMCA, 7th floor, 400 E. Morehead St., 7:07 a.m., charlottetoast.freetoasthost.org.

Second Monday Of Each Month

Executive Women International, 5:30 p.m. reception; 6 p.m. dinner, members only. Call Sara Evans, 704/731-4397.

International Association Of Administrative Professionals, Charlotte Chapter, Hilton Executive Park off Tyvola & I-77, 6 p.m. Call Leigh Ann Nafus, 704/243-4786.

Junior Woman’s Club Of Charlotte, The Mint Museum, 2730 Randolph Rd. 7 p.m., www.charlottejuniors.com.

Mint Hill Women’s Club, call Dixie Helms, 704/545-3806; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; www.minthillwc.com.

Third Monday Of Each Month

Cancer Support Group, St. Mark School, Room 200, Huntersville, 7:30 p.m. RSVP Joanne Turek, 704/947-0564

International House Book Club, International House, 7 p.m., 704/333-8099.

Last Monday Of Each Month

Latin American Women’s Association, The Mint Museum, 2730 Randolph Rd. 6:30 p.m., 704/552-1003.

Ovarian Cancer Support Group, Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 Colonial Ave., 10-11:30 a.m., 704/384-5223.

Tuesdays

Every Tuesday

BizNetwork.org, SouthPark, locations vary, 7:30 a.m. Call Kathryn Mosely, 704/676-5850, ext. 101.

Charlotte Business Network, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Matthews, 7-8:30 a.m. Visit www.charlottebusinessnetwork.com.

Charlotte Concert Band, Dana Auditorium, Queens University, 7:30 p.m., 704/553-8062; www.charlotte-concertband.org.

Queen City Toastmasters Club, Cisco building, 1900 South Blvd., 6 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. meeting, 704/366-3519.

First Tuesday Of Each Month

Artists’ Forum, Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd., 7:30-9 p.m.

Charlotte Association Of Insurance Women, Myers Park Country Club, 2415 Roswell Ave., 5:30 p.m. dinner/speaker, $25. Call Dot Williams, 704/333-6694.

Holistic Health Network, Presbyterian Hospital, Hawthorne Lane (Bobcat Room), 6:45 p.m. Meets Sept.-June. Open to all. Call Belle Radenbaugh, 704/542-7040; www.ncholisticnetwork.com.

Lake Norman Women’s Connection, Atlanta Bread Company, Huntersville, 10 a.m. Call Janet, 704/281-8496, or Lindy, 704/892-9060.

National Association Of Women Business Owners-Charlotte, locations and format vary. $30-$60. 704/367-3454; www.nawbocharlotte.org.

Women In Electronics, Holiday Inn University Executive Park, 6 p.m. ­dinner; 7 p.m. meeting, $15; www.womeninelectronics.org.

Second Tuesday Every Other Month

Women’s Initiative Network, Charlotte Chapter. Call Pat Baldridge, 704/541-0277; www.womensinet.com.

Second Tuesday Of Each Month

American Association Of Medical Assistants, Charlotte Chapter, Pritchett Hall, Kings College, 6 p.m. Visitors welcome. RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; www.aama-ntl.org.

Arthritis Support Group, St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Road, 10 a.m. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Carolina Breast Friends, Myers Park United Methodist Church, Room 109, 7 p.m.; www.carolinabreastfriends.org.

Charlotte Woman’s Club, 1001 E. Morehead St., $10, 704/333-1980.

Clemson Women’s Alumni Council, Charlotte Metro Area Chapter, locations vary, drinks 6:30 p.m., dinner/activity 7 p.m. Call Anne Roberts, 704/236-0255; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; www.clemsonclub.net.

Crohn’s And Colitis Foundation Of America, St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Rd., 7:30 p.m. Call Andy, 704/907-9374 or 704/717-3300.

International Association Of Administrative Pro­fessionals, Metrolina Chapter, 3210 CPCC W. Campus Dr. Call Davandra Reed, 704/605-5817.

Matthews Artists Guild, Matthews Community Center, 7-9 p.m. Call 704/321-7275.

Project Linus, Candlewyck Baptist Church, 7200 Providence Rd., 6:30-9 p.m.

The Heart Link Network-Mooresville, Lone Star Steakhouse, dinner, 6:30 p.m.; www.28117.theheartlinknetwork.com for info.

Watercolor Artists Of Charlotte, Sardis Swim Club, 7400 Thermal Rd., 10 a..m-1 p.m. $5. Call Sandy, 704/578-7077.

Second & Fourth Tuesday Of Each Month

VFW Ladies Auxiliary 2031, 7:30 p.m. Call Naomi Sigmon, 704/384-9662.

Third Tuesday Of Each Month

Delhom Service League, Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd., 10 a.m.; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Dirt Divas Mountain Biking Club, Blonde Lounge (below Jason’s Deli), 1600 E. Woodlawn Rd., 7:30 p.m.; www.dirtdivas.net.

Institute Of Management Accountants, Johnson & Wales University Academic Center (801 W. Trade St.), CPE/ dinner meetings, 1-5 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m., 704/717-9165; www.ima-charlotte.org.

Lake Norman Women’s Connection, NorthStone Country Club, 10 -11:30 a.m., $13. Call Lisa, 704/953-6693.

Mecklenburg Evening Republican Women’s Club, Captain Steve’s Seafood, 8517 Monroe Rd., dinner, 6 p.m.; program, 7 p.m.; free. E-mail Iris, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; www.meckgop.com.

National Association Of Women Business Owners North, Acropolis Café, 20659 Catawba Ave., 8-9:30 a.m., $6 members, $10 visitors. Call 704/987-3828, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

National Association Of Women Business Owners South, The PRStore Ballantyne, 13855 Conlan Circle, 8-9:30 a.m., $10 members, $15 visitors. Call 704/525-5539; e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

National Association Of Women In Construction, Hilton Executive Park, 5624 Westpark Dr., 5:30 p.m. network; 6 p.m. dinner/meeting; $25 members, $30 guests. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Fourth Tuesday Of Each Month

American Business Women’s Association, Hornet’s Nest Chapter, Olive Garden, 4336 Independence Blvd. 6 p.m. dinner (order from menu). Call Johnnie Simpson, 704/545-4198.

Friends Of Beverly, Pewter Rose, South Blvd., 6 p.m. RSVP  by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Pilot Club Of Charlotte, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6 p.m. dinner/meeting. Call Jean Funderburk, 704/846-3526.

Wednesdays

Every Wednesday

Business Network International, SouthPark Producers Chapter, Zebra Restaurant, 4521 Sharon Rd. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call Chris Bennett, 704/502-7947.

Bosom Buddies, Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 Colonial Ave., 10-11:30 a.m., 704/384-5223. Visit www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp for other support group info.

Toastmasters, Sunrise Speakers Chapter, Conference Rooms C & D, Presbyterian Hospital Matthews, 7 a.m. Call Wayne Caulder, 704/846-7846.

First Wednesday Of Each Month

Doorways, International House, 10 a.m., 704/333-8099.

North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club, NorthStone Country Club, 10:30 a.m. Call Dawn Bradford, 704/875-1402.

Young Republicans Club, South End Brewery, 7 p.m., contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; www.meckyr.com.

Second Wednesday Of Each Month

American Business Women’s Asso­ciation, Charlotte Charter Chapter, Crown Plaza Hotel-Charlotte, 201 S. McDowell St., dinner, $23.  Call Clarice, 609/351-0373; www.abwacharlottecharter.org.

Charlotte Women’s Connection 1, Raintree Country Club, 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., lunch/entertainment, $14. Call Janice, 704/847-2669; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Daughters Of The American Revolution, Piedmont Patriots chapter. Call Mary Joy, 704/334-6035.

Democratic Women Of Mecklenburg County, locations vary, 6:30 p.m. Call Dr. Ann Mabe Newman, R.N., 704/517-7008; http://democraticwomenofmecklenburgcounty.org/.

Second & Fourth Wednesday Of Each Month

Legal Clinics, Mecklenburg Women’s Commission, free seminars; 704/336-3210, 704/336-3414.

Third Wednesday Of Each Month

Association Of Fundraising Professionals, locations vary, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 704/331-8518; www.afp-charlotte.org.

eWomenNetwork, Lake Norman, Birkdale Golf Club, networking, lunch/program, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; members, $35; guests, $45. Call Lori Dvorak, 704/947-8476.

Friends Of Beverly, Borders Bookstore, Morrocroft Shopping Center, 6 p.m. RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Metropolitan Business & Professional Women, The Capital Grille, IJL Financial Center, 201 N. Tryon St.; 11:30 a.m.; members, $21; guests, $28; 866/851-9446; www.mbpw.org.

Fourth Wednesday Of Each Month

Assistance League Of Charlotte, Assistance League of Charlotte Center, 3600 S. Tryon St., 9:30 a.m. Call 704/525-5228; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; www.charlotte.assistanceleague.org

Charlotte/Mecklenburg Republican Women’s Club, Maggiano’s SouthPark, 11:30 a.m., members, $25; www.cmrwc.com for reservations, or call Dana Both, 704/621-9191.

Guild Of Charlotte Artists, Sept.-May, Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd., 7 p.m., 704/337-2000; www.guildofcharlotteartists.org.

Public Relations Society Of America Charlotte Chapter, Design Center for the Carolinas, Suite 110, Byron Hall, 101 W. Worthington Ave. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; members, $22; guests, $29; students, $15; www.prsacharlotte.org.

Thursdays

Every Thursday

Business Network International, Ballantyne, 7:30 a.m., call Tammy Copeland, 704/804-1761.

First Thursday Of Each Month

eWomenNetwork, Greater Charlotte Region Chapter, Speedway Club, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., speaker/accelerated networking/lunch/ program; networking, lunch/program, members, $35; guests, $45. Call Lori Dvorak, 704/947-8476.

Lake Norman Republican Women’s Club, Jeffrey’s, Mooresville, 7 p.m.; call Debbie Lambert, 704/660-3140.

National Association Of African Americans In Human Resources, Charlotte Chamber, 6:30 p.m., no meeting Jan. or July; 704/307-2598; naaahr-charlotte.org.

New Friends Of Carolina, Women’s Group, New Members Welcome Coffee. Visit www.newfriendsofcarolina.com, or call 1-866/213-9183.

United Daughters Of The Confederacy, Chapter 1840, General James H. Lane ; call Gail Sifford, 704/366-4737.

United Daughters Of The Confederacy, Chapter 220, Stonewall Jackson; call Suellen Del`ahunty, 704/708-9866.

First & Third Thursday Of Each Month

Charlotte Networking Professionals, Ramada Conference Center, 212 Woodlawn Rd., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. Call Drew Waterbury, 704/523-6914; www.charlottenetworkingprofessionals.com.

SHARE: Supporting HSV/HPV awareness, resources, Sensovi Institute, 2125 Southend Dr., 6:30-8 p.m. Call 704/377-2022.

Second Thursday Of Each Month

Charlotte Newcomers Club, 10:30 a.m., 704/543-8330.

Daughters Of The American Revolution, Mecklenburg Chapter, 10 a.m. Call Miriam Smith, 704/391-0504; www.meckda.org.

Daughters Of The American Revolution, Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Chapter, 10 a.m. Call Patricia Autry, 704/366-3487.

University City Women’s Group, Oasis Shrine Temple, 604 Doug Mayes Place, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. luncheon meeting. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

What Every Woman Should Know, financial discussion group. Smith Barney, 6101 Carnegie Blvd., 2nd floor. Noon. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Third Thursday Of Each Month

American Business Women’s Association, University Chapter, 11:30. RSVP Jane Norman, 704/552-8492; www.abwauniversitychapter.org.

American Payroll Association, Charlotte Chapter, 12:30-2 p.m.; call Denise Bryant, 800/221-7573, ext. 6142; www.apacharlottenc.org.

Cabarrus Newcomers & Friends Club, Max’s Ally in Concord, 10 a.m., optional lunch. Contact Carolyn Osborne, 704/792-9577.

Carolinas’ Professional Saleswomen And Entrepreneurs, Marriott Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive, 11 a.m. networking, 11:30 a.m. meeting; members, $25 ; nonmembers, $30; walk-ins, $35. Call Ann Hodges, 704/724-0326; www.CPSECharlotte.org.

Charlotte Artists Society, Queens Gallery, 1212 The Plaza, 7 p.m., guests welcome. Call Chuck Calhoun, 704/847-2111; www.charlotteartistssociety.org.

Charlotte Business And Professional Women, Hotel Charlotte, Sharon Amity Rd., 6 p.m. dinner/program, 704/517-2357 or 704/545-3717.

Charlotte Newcomers Club, locations vary, lunch, speaker, 11 a.m., 704/543-8330.

Sisters Network, for black women with breast cancer, Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 Colonial Ave., 6:30 p.m., 704/384-5223.

Women In Insurance And Financial Services Carolinas, Carmel Country Club, 4735 Carmel Rd., luncheon. Call Margo, 803/322-8629, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Women In Architecture, call Nora Black, 704/536-4988.

Fourth Thursday Of Each Month

Credit Professionals International, Ole Smokehouse Restaurant, 1513 Montford Drive, 6:30 p.m., $15. Call Diane Radcliff, 704/841-9573.

International Coach Federation, Charlotte chapter. Dowd YWCA, 400 E. Morehead St., 7th floor; 6:15-8 p.m. Call Janet Caffray, 704/372-0154; www.icfcharlotte.org.

New Friends Of Carolina, Women’s Group, monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Visit www.newfriendsofcarolina.com, or call 1-866/213-9183.

Fridays

Every Friday

Debtors Anonymous, St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 6800 Sardis Rd., 7:30-8:30 p.m. Call Harold, 704/362-0587.

Saturdays

Every Saturday

Charlotte Art League, 1517 Camden Rd., walk-ins welcome, 8-10:30 a.m., $10. Call 704/376-2787; www.CharlotteArtLeague.org.

Second & Fourth Saturday Of Each Month

Saturday Morning Toastmasters, SouthPark Suites Hotel, 6300 Morrison Blvd., 8 a.m. Call Morris Lawing, 704/366-0846.

Third Saturday Of Each Month

American Association Of University Women, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3115 Providence Rd., 10 a.m., 704/596-3482. No summer meetings.

Fourth Saturday Of Each Month

Dining For Women, Charlotte Chapter. World Alliance for Families and Children, 4835 S. Tryon St. Contact Saba K. Washington, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Girl Friends Inc., locations vary, noon, members only. Call Victoria Carter, 704/258-3420.

The National Association Of Negro Business And Professional Women’s Clubs Inc., Charlotte Club., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 517 Baldwin Ave., 3 p.m., members only. Call Dr. Carlether Burwell, 704/455-7205, or visit www.nanbpwc.org.

Sundays

First Sunday Of Each Month

A LOTT Of Sista Love, all women welcome. Locations vary, visit www.alottofsistalove.org or e-mail communication@alottofsistalove.

Third Sunday Of Each Month

Black Political Caucus, Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2600 Beatties Ford Rd., 7 p.m.; www.bpccharlotte.com.