Check out opportunities to volunteer, join groups around Lubbock

Several Lubbock-area community organizations are offering opportunities for new and prospective members, volunteers and registration for class sessions starting this fall.

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New Neighbors hosting meeting celebrating veterans

The New Neighbors Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway with a theme: “WE HONOR OUR VETERANS."

The organization is inviting the community to join them for a heartfelt tribute to our veterans, featuring special guest Benny Guerrero, VFW State Commander. The National Anthem will be sung by Azlan Savage, previously a Caldwell Cutie.

"Let us celebrate their stories, service, and sacrifice," according to the group. "We will acknowledge and highlight our veterans (family or friend) in a PowerPoint presentation of photos provided by our members. Bring a veteran and help us celebrate!

Reservations to attend are required by Sept. 8. Guests are welcome. Cost is $25 per person. Please contact Pam Redman at [phone] or [e-mail] for reservations.

Llano Estacado Bridge Center hosting classes

10 a.m. Sept. 11 they begin Intermediate Bridge Lessons. 10 Weeks of Classes, $25 includes handbook and lessons.  Lessons are held at the Bridge Center 2563 74^th St.  Text Phyllis at [phone] for more information and to sign up by Sept. 7.

10 a.m. Sept. 9 they begin Intermediate Bridge Lessons. 10 Weeks of Classes, $25 includes handbook and lessons.  Lessons are held at the Bridge Center 2563 74^th St.  Text Phyllis at [phone] for more information and to sign up by Sept. 7.

Lubbock Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers

Lubbock Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteer drivers, both regular and substitute, each weekday to deliver meals. Individuals do not need to commit to a set schedule to volunteer for LMOW.

Some drivers prefer to take the same route on the same day each week whereas others prefer to just substitute when needed. For many of our recipients, the LMOW volunteer may be the only person they see during the day.

Each route takes approximately one hour to deliver. Most routes have 10-16 clients.

A background check and one hour orientation is required for all delivery volunteers.

If you would like to try us out first, we can pair you up with one of our volunteers for a ride-along. To schedule that, call at [phone].

Delivery volunteer opportunities are available from 10:45 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Non-delivery volunteer opportunities are available throughout the day Monday through Friday.

Anyone interested in volunteering can call [phone].

Lubbock Scrabble group meets regularly

Lubbock Scrabble Club meets most Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and most Sundays at 1:30 p.m. All levels of players are welcome. Call or text Kay Weston [phone] for more information.

CASA needs volunteer advocates

CASA of the South Plains is actively needing 40 more volunteer advocates by the end of the year to help change the lives of children in foster care in our community.

CASA currently serves approximately 400 children across six counties, however there is still an additional 400 children in foster care without a Volunteer Advocate.

CASA Volunteer Advocates walk alongside children who are experiencing unimaginable things during their time in foster care. CASA desperately needs committed individuals in our community to give 10-15 hours a month of their time to become a Volunteer Advocate. Over the next two months, CASA of the South Plains will be hosting multiple CASA 101 Informational Sessions. This will provide community members with an opportunity to learn more about the pivotal role CASA Volunteers play in the lives of a children in foster care.

Individuals can register for these CASA 101 Informational Sessions at www.casaofthesouthplains.org or contact Tabitha Rendon, Community Outreach Director, at [e-mail].

Show Chorus seeking to grow membership meets Mondays

The Pride of West Texas Show Chorus welcomes all women who can sing to join them on Monday nights at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 3814 130th St. They are a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an organization of women who love to perform 4-part, a cappella music in the barbershop style. For more information on performances or visiting a rehearsal, e-mail [e-mail] or call [phone].

This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Check out opportunities to volunteer, join groups around Lubbock