Here is the May 2023 community calendar. Information also is printed daily on our record page with updated calendar items. To share an event or meeting for the community calendar, email dailyamericanrepublic@darnews.com.
__Monday, May 1__
• 6 p.m. the American Military Veterans Organization Post 29 Auxiliary Meeting, 115 E. Harper St. AMVETS is a non-smoking and non-alcohol establishment.
• 7 p.m. Poplar Bluff City Council, city council chambers, 301 S. Fifth St.
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 7-8 p.m. True Vine Recovery Support Group for substance abuse and addiction. will meet at VFW Hall on Richardson Street, Puxico.
• 9 a.m. Light line dancing & gentle yoga classes, Ellsinore Youth & Comm. Ctr. Contact: 703-789-6492.
• 10 a.m. Sexual Assault Support Group. Haven House.
• 9-10 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free), Twin Towers Senior Center activity room • 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Tuesday, May 2__
• 6 p.m. Alzheimer’s support group, PBRMC cafeteria, private dining rm. Contact: 575-494-3312 or 573-718-0702.
• 6 p.m. Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, doors open 3 p.m., pull-tabs 4 p.m. 1400 S. Broadway, PB.
• 6:30 p.m. Butler County Landlord Association meeting — Social half-hour 6 p.m.; Key Drugs Conference Room.
• 10 a.m. Parenting Group. Haven House.
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free) Doniphan Senior Center.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic Exercise Classes (low impact). Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Wednesday, May 3__
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting.
• 10 a.m. Domestic Violence Support Group, Haven House.
• 9-10 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free), Twin Towers Senior Center activity room • 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Thursday, May 4__
• 8 a.m.-3 p.m., PrEP clinic at Butler County Health Dept. Contact: 573-785-8478
• Noon A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 5:30 p.m. TOPS MO 1172 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Second Baptist Church, 503 West Pine St. PB. Weigh-in starts at 5 p.m., meeting follows. Contact: 573-712-8069 or 573-785-2017.
• 7 p.m. AA meeting, Little Brushy Church, 8346 State Hwy. T, Wappapello. Contact: 573-712-0333.
• 10:30 a.m. Life Skills Support Group. Haven House.
• 6-7:30 p.m. Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) meeting at Fellowship Church, 3581 N. Westwood Blvd. PB. Contact: 573-727-4966, 573-429-6915 or 576-714-8856.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly TOPS Mo. 347 group gathers at 5:30 p.m. each Thursday at the Palace of Praise Church, 1400 Herschel Bess Blvd. Contact 573-686-1678 or 573-714-3587.
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free) Doniphan Senior Center.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic Exercise Classes (low impact). Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Friday, May 5__
• 9 a.m.-noon, Community Health Outreach event at Butler County Health Dept. Contact: 573-785-8478
• 6 p.m. AMVETS Post 29 bingo, doors open at 4 p.m., early events start at 4:30 p.m. Located at 115 E Harper St., AMVETS is a non-smoking and non-alcohol establishment. Food and drinks are available.
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 7-9 p.m. RU Recovery Program, Westwood Baptist Church, 49 CR 5231. Free faith based addiction recovery. Transportation and childcare available. Contact 573-686-1260.
__Saturday, May 6__
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Moark Regional Railroad Museum in historic 1928 Frisco Depot across Fifth Street from Black River Coliseum, free admission. Contact: 573-785-4539.
• 6 p.m. Saturday night bingo resumes at V.F.W. Post #6477 at 415 South Broadway. There is no minimum. For info, call Eva Baucom, 573-686-2157.
__Sunday, May 7__
• 11 a.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 6 p.m. Aerie Eagles Bingo, doors open 3 p.m., pull-tabs 4 p.m. 1400 S. Broadway, PB.
__Monday, May 8__
• 7 p.m. the American Military Veterans Organization Post 29 Dinner, followed by membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. 115 E. Harper St. All veterans are welcome to attend.
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 7-8 p.m. True Vine Recovery Support Group for substance abuse and addiction. will meet at VFW Hall on Richardson Street, Puxico.
• 9 a.m. Light line dancing & gentle yoga classes, Ellsinore Youth & Comm. Ctr. Contact: 703-789-6492.
• 10 a.m. Sexual Assault Support Group. Haven House.
• 9-10 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free), Twin Towers Senior Center activity room
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Tuesday, May 9__
• 6 p.m. Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, doors open 3 p.m., pull-tabs 4 p.m. 1400 S. Broadway, PB.
• 7 p.m. the American Military Veterans Organization, 115 E. Harper St. Meal at 7 p.m., business meeting at 8 p.m. National Guard and Reservists welcome. Contact: 573-686-8837.
• 10 a.m. Parenting Group. Haven House.
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free) Doniphan Senior Center.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic Exercise Classes (low impact). Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Wednesday, May 10__
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting.
• 10 a.m. Domestic Violence Support Group, Haven House.
• 9-10 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free), Twin Towers Senior Center activity room • 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Thursday, May 11__
• Noon A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 5:30 p.m. TOPS MO 1172 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Second Baptist Church, 503 West Pine St. PB. Weigh-in starts at 5 p.m., meeting follows. Contact: 573-712-8069 or 573-785-2017.
• 6 p.m. Cancer Support Group sponsored by Ozark Total Healthcare, 2725 N Westwood Blvd., use north entrance, Suite 16. For cancer patients from diagnosis to survivorship, as well as caregivers. RSVP with Becky Paukner, 573-225-2003, or Tammy Kaempfe, 573-300-9500.
• 7 p.m. AA meeting, Little Brushy Church, 8346 State Hwy. T, Wappapello. Contact: 573-712-0333.
• 10:30 a.m. Life Skills Support Group. Haven House.
• 6-7:30 p.m. Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) meeting at Fellowship Church, 3581 N. Westwood Blvd. PB. Contact: 573-727-4966, 573-429-6915 or 576-714-8856.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly TOPS Mo. 347 group gathers at 5:30 p.m. each Thursday at the Palace of Praise Church, 1400 Herschel Bess Blvd. Contact 573-686-1678 or 573-714-3587.
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free) Doniphan Senior Center.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic Exercise Classes (low impact). Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Friday, May 12__
• 6 p.m. AMVETS Post 29 bingo, doors open at 4 p.m., early events start at 4:30 p.m. Located at 115 E Harper St., AMVETS is a non-smoking and non-alcohol establishment. Food and drinks are available.
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 7-9 p.m. RU Recovery Program, Westwood Baptist Church, 49 CR 5231. Free faith-based addiction recovery. Transportation and childcare available. Contact 573-686-1260.
__Saturday, May 13__
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Moark Regional Railroad Museum in historic 1928 Frisco Depot across Fifth Street from Black River Coliseum, free admission. Contact: 573-785-4539.
• 6 p.m. Saturday night bingo resumes at V.F.W. Post #6477 at 415 South Broadway. There is no minimum. For info, call Eva Baucom, 573-686-2157.
__Sunday, May 14__
• 11 a.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 6 p.m. Aerie Eagles Bingo, doors open 3 p.m., pull-tabs 4 p.m. 1400 S. Broadway, PB.
__Monday, May 15__
• 7 p.m. Poplar Bluff City Council, city council chambers, 301 S. Fifth St.
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 7-8 p.m. True Vine Recovery Support Group for substance abuse and addiction. will meet at VFW Hall on Richardson Street, Puxico.
• 9 a.m. Light line dancing & gentle yoga classes, Ellsinore Youth & Comm. Ctr. Contact: 703-789-6492.
• 10 a.m. Sexual Assault Support Group. Haven House.
• 9-10 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free), Twin Towers Senior Center activity room
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Tuesday, May 16__
• 6 p.m. Alzheimer’s support group, PBRMC cafeteria, private dining rm. Contact: 575-494-3312 or 573-718-0702.
• 6 p.m. Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, doors open 3 p.m., pull-tabs 4 p.m. 1400 S. Broadway, PB.
• 10 a.m. Parenting Group. Haven House.
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free) Doniphan Senior Center.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic Exercise Classes (low impact). Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Wednesday, May 17__
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting.
• 10 a.m. Domestic Violence Support Group, Haven House.
• 9-10 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free), Twin Towers Senior Center activity room • 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Thursday, May 18__
• Noon A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 12:30 p.m. The SEMO United Blind Club will meet in the Snider Room at the Twin Towers Contact: 573-776-1712.
• 5:30 p.m. TOPS MO 1172 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Second Baptist Church, 503 West Pine St. PB. Weigh-in starts at 5 p.m., meeting follows. Contact: 573-712-8069 or 573-785-2017.
• 7 p.m. AA meeting, Little Brushy Church, 8346 State Hwy. T, Wappapello. Contact: 573-712-0333.
• 10:30 a.m. Life Skills Support Group. Haven House.
• 6-7:30 p.m. Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) meeting at Fellowship Church, 3581 N. Westwood Blvd. PB. Contact: 573-727-4966, 573-429-6915 or 576-714-8856.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly TOPS Mo. 347 group gathers at 5:30 p.m. each Thursday at the Palace of Praise Church, 1400 Herschel Bess Blvd. Contact 573-686-1678 or 573-714-3587.
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free) Doniphan Senior Center.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic Exercise Classes (low impact). Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Friday, May 19__
• 6 p.m. AMVETS Post 29 bingo, doors open at 4 p.m., early events start at 4:30 p.m. Located at 115 E Harper St., AMVETS is a non-smoking and non-alcohol establishment. Food and drinks are available.
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 7-9 p.m. RU Recovery Program, Westwood Baptist Church, 49 CR 5231. Free faith based addiction recovery. Transportation and childcare available. Contact 573-686-1260.
__Saturday, May 20__
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Moark Regional Railroad Museum in historic 1928 Frisco Depot across Fifth Street from Black River Coliseum, free admission. Contact: 573-785-4539.
• 6 p.m. Saturday night bingo resumes at V.F.W. Post #6477 at 415 South Broadway. There is no minimum. For info, call Eva Baucom, 573-686-2157.
__Sunday, May 21__
• 11 a.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 6 p.m. Aerie Eagles Bingo, doors open 3 p.m., pull-tabs 4 p.m. 1400 S. Broadway, PB.
__Monday, May 22__
• 6 p.m. Altrusa Club meeting. Twin Towers, 518 Bartlett, Poplar Bluff. Contact: 573-718-5160.
• 7 p.m. the American Military Veterans Organization Post 29 Dinner, followed by membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. 115 E. Harper St. All veterans are welcome to attend.
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 7-8 p.m. True Vine Recovery Support Group for substance abuse and addiction. will meet at VFW Hall on Richardson Street, Puxico.
• 9 a.m. Light line dancing & gentle yoga classes, Ellsinore Youth & Comm. Ctr. Contact: 703-789-6492.
• 10 a.m. Sexual Assault Support Group. Haven House.
• 9-10 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free), Twin Towers Senior Center activity room
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Tuesday, May 23__
• 6 p.m. Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, doors open 3 p.m., pull-tabs 4 p.m. 1400 S. Broadway, PB.
• 7 p.m. the American Military Veterans Organization, 115 E. Harper St. Meal at 7 p.m., business meeting at 8 p.m. National Guard and Reservists welcome. Contact: 573-686-8837.
• 10 a.m. Parenting Group. Haven House.
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free) Doniphan Senior Center.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic Exercise Classes (low impact). Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Wednesday, May 24__
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting.
• 10 a.m. Domestic Violence Support Group, Haven House.
• 9-10 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free), Twin Towers Senior Center activity room • 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Thursday, May 25__
• 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., WIC clinic at Butler County Health Dept. Contact: 573-785-8478
• Noon A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 5:30 p.m. TOPS MO 1172 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Second Baptist Church, 503 West Pine St. PB. Weigh-in starts at 5 p.m., meeting follows. Contact: 573-712-8069 or 573-785-2017.
• 7 p.m. AA meeting, Little Brushy Church, 8346 State Hwy. T, Wappapello. Contact: 573-712-0333.
• 10:30 a.m. Life Skills Support Group. Haven House.
• 6-7:30 p.m. Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) meeting at Fellowship Church, 3581 N. Westwood Blvd. PB. Contact: 573-727-4966, 573-429-6915 or 576-714-8856.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly TOPS Mo. 347 group gathers at 5:30 p.m. each Thursday at the Palace of Praise Church, 1400 Herschel Bess Blvd. Contact 573-686-1678 or 573-714-3587.
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free) Doniphan Senior Center.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic Exercise Classes (low impact). Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Friday, May 26__
• 6 p.m. AMVETS Post 29 bingo, doors open at 4 p.m., early events start at 4:30 p.m. Located at 115 E Harper St., AMVETS is a non-smoking and non-alcohol establishment. Food and drinks are available.
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 7-9 p.m. RU Recovery Program, Westwood Baptist Church, 49 CR 5231. Free faith based addiction recovery. Transportation and childcare available. Contact 573-686-1260.
__Saturday, May 27__
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Moark Regional Railroad Museum in historic 1928 Frisco Depot across Fifth Street from Black River Coliseum, free admission. Contact: 573-785-4539.
• 6 p.m. Saturday night bingo resumes at V.F.W. Post #6477 at 415 South Broadway. There is no minimum. For info, call Eva Baucom, 573-686-2157.
__Sunday, May 28__
• 11 a.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 6 p.m. Aerie Eagles Bingo, doors open 3 p.m., pull-tabs 4 p.m. 1400 S. Broadway, PB.
__Monday, May 29__
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting. Contact: 573-714-2768.
• 7-8 p.m. True Vine Recovery Support Group for substance abuse and addiction. will meet at VFW Hall on Richardson Street, Puxico.
• 9 a.m. Light line dancing & gentle yoga classes, Ellsinore Youth & Comm. Ctr. Contact: 703-789-6492.
• 10 a.m. Sexual Assault Support Group. Haven House.
• 9-10 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free), Twin Towers Senior Center activity room
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Tuesday, May 30__
• Noon-1 p.m. Narcan training, at Butler County Health Dept. Contact: 573-785-8478
• 6 p.m. Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, doors open 3 p.m., pull-tabs 4 p.m. 1400 S. Broadway, PB.
• 10 a.m. Parenting Group. Haven House.
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free) Doniphan Senior Center.
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic Exercise Classes (low impact). Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
• 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)
__Wednesday, May 31__
• 7 p.m. A.A. Poplar Bluff Serenity Group, 506 E. Pine St., closed meeting.
• 10 a.m. Domestic Violence Support Group, Haven House.
• 9-10 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Land Exercises Classes (free), Twin Towers Senior Center activity room • 10-11 a.m. ILCSEMO Arthritis Aquatic Basic “Plus” Exercise Classes (high impact) Black River Coliseum pool (membership/pay per class/or scholarship required)