JANUARY 12

PALS Lecture by Dr. Richard Lamerton, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute auditorium, 7.30 p.m. Topic: A vision for total cancer care. Admission free.

JANUARY 15

Alliance Francaise des Bermudes Gala gastronomic dinner featuring French cuisine, with dessert demonstration by former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier, Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel. Tickets: members $65, others $80. Further information: Nicky Gurret 295-4597.

EXHIBITIONS

Desmond Fountain Gallery: Small paintings show featuring Desmond Fountain, Sheilagh Head, Bruce Stuart, Dan Dempster, Christopher Marson, Otto Trott, Diana Amos, Eric Amos, Will Collieson. All at Emporium Building, 69 Front Street. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. ( 296-3518.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard ‘Mosaic' (Until January 7) Works by Johnny Northcott, Marita Idh-Gauntlett, Suzie Lowe, Angela Gentleman and BACD members. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Christmas day. Also see our working artists' studios/gallery shop. Further information: ( 234-2809.

Bermuda Society of Arts, Members' winter exhibition (main gallery), Paintings by Robin Trimingham (Edinburgh Gallery). Free. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, upper level, City Hall. ( 292-3824.

Kafu Gallery Painting by Numbers - works by Manuel Palacio and Glen Wilks. Admission free.

Further information: 295-5238, e-mail infokafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandgallery.bm.

Bermuda National Gallery: Various exhibitions: ‘Painting Bermuda: 200 Years of Changing Tradition'. Peter Woolcock: ‘The Early Days Of...', ‘The European Collection: 1500 - 1950', ‘The Bermuda Collection: 350 Years of Art in Bermuda'. Further information: ( 295-9428.

ACE Gallery Small paintings by Elizabeth Mulderig (until end January), ACE Global Headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free. Groups welcome by appointment. Further information ( 295-5200.

Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum at Dockyard Ground floor: ‘Bermuda's Defence Heritage' _ 350 years of local military history, including tributes to Bermuda's local forces and war veterans. Open 9.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, children $5, members free. ( 234-1418 or e-mail marmuseibl.bm

Masterworks at BF&M foyer: Vintage Bermuda travel posters. Open during normal business hours.

Masterworks at Colonial Foyer Gallery: ‘Recent Gifts and Acquisitions' (fiscal year 2003-2004) plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens Paintings from the Bermudiana Collection. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. (236-2950

EACH WEEK OR MONTH

SUPPORT GROUPS

Bermuda Schizophrenia Society FIRST TUESDAY each month: St. Brendan's Hospital, Devonshire, 7 p.m. ( Gina Davis at 292-5613.

Just Between Us An informal self help support group which meets monthly for women who have had breast cancer. (Marian Holland at 295-3051 or Daisy McMaster at 292-1522.

Lupus Association of Bermuda For information ( Margaret Wade, support coordinator (234-1080) or Dawn Butterfield, public relations (295-8600 or fax 234-1952).

Overeaters Anonymous Group Meets every Tuesday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Christian Science Church on Cedar Avenue in Hamilton. No fees. For information ( 295-2070.

Single Parents in Action Family Resource Centre Support group for single parents. ( 799-7726.

Reach to Recovery A 24-hour support line for women in ANY stage of breast cancer. ( 236-4563.

S.T.A.R. Support for persons who are HIV-positive or have AIDS and their families (( 292-5941).

Women's Resource Centre Support for victims of rape and sexual assault. Interested persons welcome. ( 295-7273.

Sickle Cell Foundation Support group for all whose lives are touched by this disease. For further information ( Mrs. Ivena Laurenceo at 293-8728 (day) or 293-2317 (evening).

Nicotine Anonymous EVERY TUESDAY at Peace Lutheran Church in Paget at 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Support for persons addicted to nicotine, a 12-step programme. For more information ( 297-2428.

The Bermuda Counsellors Association EVERY TUESDAY at Angle Street Centre from 6 to 8 p.m. Free consultation service to the general public. All concerns and questions will be addressed in complete confidentiality.

ALCOHOLISM

Alcoholics Anonymous TUESDAYS: Meetings: St. Paul's Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 5.30 p.m., non-smoking; Peace Lutheran Church, South Shore Road, Paget, 8 p.m., non-smoking. For further information ( 297-0965. Website: www.alcoholicsanonymous.bm

Al-Anon TUESDAYS: Penthouse group, Mechanics' Building, room 3, Penthouse Floor, Church Street, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ( 236-8606.

Adult Children of Alcoholics Group Meeting every Tuesday between 5.30 and 6.30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Citadel on North Street, Pembroke. Open to all adults.

Alateen For further information ( 236-8606.

PHYSICAL ABUSE

Physical Abuse Centre Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. Office ( 292-4366. A 24-hour hotline service at 297-8278.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Narcotics Anonymous TUESDAYS: Meeting at Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 7 to 8.30 p.m. For further information ( 293-0999.

CHILDREN, YOUTH, TEENS

The Centre Kids' Clubs for 7-10 year olds (primary school). MONDAY through FRIDAY during the school year 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. $10 per club per month.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Bermuda for 11-16 year olds (middle and senior school students) MONDAY through FRIDAY, 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. $30 per school term.

La Leche League of Bermuda Free information, encouragement and support for pregnant and breastfeeding women. ( 236-1120.

St. George's Community Centre MONDAY TO FRIDAY: After-school programme for 5-12 yr. olds, Water Street, St. George's, 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. ( 297-1754.

Bermuda Rainbow Guides TUESDAYS: After-school activities for girls aged 5 to 7. Introduction to Guide Association. Make, do, learn and have fun, St. Mark's Church Hall, Smith's, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Waiting list available for under 5's). Further information: ( 292-0675.

COMMUNITY

Bermuda Red Cross Blood Bank TUESDAYS: Blood donor clinic, first floor, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Point Finger Road, Paget, 9.15 a.m. to 12 p.m. Donors aged 18 to 70 welcome. For appointments ( 236-5067.

Bermuda Society for the Blind MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Sale of wickerwork, stools, baskets and other items, Beacon House, Dundonald Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to the blind. ( 292-3211.

The Centre: on Angle Street in Hamilton. TUESDAYS: Consultation Services from 5.30 to 7 p.m. to assist with improving mental and emotional well being. Professional counsellors available. ( 292-4441 between 5.30 and 7 p.m. Table tennis instruction for all ages, TUESDAY evenings at the Centre

Community Service Centre TUESDAYS 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. at the Midland Heights SDA Church, Crawl Hill. Free distribution of clothing and miscellaneous items.

Hands of Love Mission 2nd hand clothing/foodstuffs for the homeless and single parents. MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. SATURDAYS: 12 noon to 6.30 p.m. Further information:( 238-7368.

St. John Ambulance Brigade First Aid and CPR classes TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6.00 - 9.00 p.m. and SATURDAYS 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. 21 Point Finger Road, Paget. Donations welcome. ( 236-7831.

MEETINGS/TALKS

Bermuda Cat Fanciers' Association FIRST TUESDAY each month (except July and August): Meeting, Mariners' Club, Richmond Road, Pembroke, 7.30 p.m. ( Diana Plested at 295-5723 or Morag Smith at 238-0112.

Bermuda Feline Assistance Bureau meet the FIRST TUESDAY of every month at 6 p.m. at CCS Mint Flower Place, Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton.

Bermuda Red Cross FIRST TUESDAY each month: Meeting, Red Cross headquarters. No. 9 Berry Hill Road, Paget, at 10 a.m. All are welcome. For more information ( 236-8253.

Bermuda Toastmasters Club FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY each month: Meeting, Chamber of Commerce boardroom, Albuoy's Point, Hamilton, 5.30 p.m. sharp. All members, visitors and guests are welcome. For more information ( 291-5757 or visit www.toastmasters.org.

Hamilton Rotary Club TUESDAYS: Meeting, Royal Bermudian Yacht Club, Hamilton 12.30 p.m.