Briefly

Carson City

Aquatic Facility closed Sundays

The Carson Aquatic Facility will be closed on Sundays through February. The facility will remain open Monday through Saturday and offers open swim, lap swim, exercise classes, weight room and swim lessons. Stop by the Carson Aquatic Facility, 841 N. Roop St., for schedules and program information or call 887-2242.

AARP board meeting at senior center

The AARP Chapter 723 Board of Directors meeting will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Drive, in the Tahoe room. All directors are needed to discuss the Christmas meeting. Call President Jim Baxter at 883-4809.

DAR looking for new members

The Battle Born Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at noon Wednesday at B'Sghetti's Restaurant, 318 N. Carson St. Women interested in volunteer work involving educational issues, patriotism and history are invited. Genealogical assistance is available for potential members of the DAR. For information visit http://webpages.charter.net/bbdar2005/ or call 883-7972.

Daughters of Maud holding meeting

The Daughters of Norway Queen Maud Lodge No. 42 will meet 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1201 N. Saliman. Women are invited to join the lodge that are of Scandinavian heritage or who are married or have been married to someone of Scandinavian descent. For information, call 782-5259.

Asthma expert presents workshop

A free Asthma Education Program will be held 6 p.m. Thursday at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center's Aspen Room. Patients, family members, and care givers are invited to learn more about treatment and other topics. Presented by a certified National Asthma Education expert. For information and reservations, call 445-5161.

Blood drive Tuesday

A Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Blood Drive will be held 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 1600 Medical Parkway. To schedule an appointment, call 445-5161.

Knitting seminar brings out creativity

Creativity though Knitting and Crocheting will be conducted by Linda Sawtelle 9 a.m.-noon Thursday at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane. December's class will enjoy a tea and complete a quilt. There is no fee for the class but space is limited. To reserve a place or for information, call 783-6455.

Douglas County

Church Choir hosting Christmas concert

A festive celebration of a music for Christmas will be performed by the Sierra Choir 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 2680 Highway 395. For information, call 267-3680.