:: The Executive Network of Manatee meets Thursday, 7:30 a.m., at Gloria's Country Kitchen, 3633 Cortez Rd., West, Bradenton. 761-2124.

:: Women With Connections, a referral group, meets Fridays, 7:30 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 5921 Fruitville Rd. Info: 302-1309.

: ABWA Chapters
:: The 1st C.L.A.S.S. Chapter (Community Leaders and Supportive Sisters) of the American Business Women's Association meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Bradenton Country Club. Networking begins at 5:45 p.m. and the meeting is at 6:15 p.m. Call 345-3863.

:: The Sunset Chapter of the American Business Women's Association meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Holiday Inn, Lakewood Ranch, beginning at 6 p.m..  Visit the website for reservation information at www.ABWASunsetChapter.com
Or call our Membership Chairperson, Lynn Luken at 360-9015.

:: The Accolades Chapter of the American Business Women's Association meets the 1st Tuesday at Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota. Networking 6 p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m. 924-8464.

:: The Ringling Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association meets for dinner—2nd Tuesdays, 6 p.m. at Sahib Shrine, 600 N. Beneva Rd., Sarasota. Cost $17. RSVP: 377-3848.

:: The All Achievers chapter of the American Business Women's Assoc. meets on the 2nd Thursday, 6 p.m. at Troyer's Dutch Heritage Restaurant, 3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota. Cost: $17. RSVP by noon the preceding Monday at 321-7048.

Leads Club Meetings
:: Downtown Sarasota Exchange Club Business Masters, a business leads and referral organization, meets every Wednesday at noon at Mediterraneo Restaurant, 1970 Main St., Sarasota. Call 587-2995.

For more information or reservations on any of these Leads clubs, contact 371-1151 or visit www.LeadsFL.com.

:: The Manatee Professional's Chapter of Ali Lassen's Leads Club meets every Monday, 11:45 - 1 p.m. at The River Club, 6600 River Club Blvd, Bradenton. Lunch fees $10.

:: The Hillview Professional's Chapter of Ali Lassen's Leads Club meets every Tuesday, 11:45-1 p.m. at The Table, 1934 Hillview Street, Sarasota Lunch Fees $15.

:: The Lakewood Ranch Executive's Chapter of Ali Lassen's Leads Club meets every Wednesday, from noon to 1:15 pm at ThePolo Grill (formerly Fred's), 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Lunch Fee: $14 cash / $15 CC

:: The Sarasota Women’s chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club, meets every Thursday, noon to 1:15 p.m. at Fred’s Tasting Room, 1917 S. Osprey Ave, Sarasota. Lunch fee: $12. For more information or reservations contact Wendy Moore 371-1151.

:: The Gulf Gate Professional Women’s chapter of Ali Lassen’s Lead Club meets every Thursday,  11:45 to 1:00pm. at Michael's on East, 1212 east Ave South, Sarasota. Lunch fee: $15. Reservations preferred 906-7685

:: The Hillview Professional's Chapter of Lassen's Leads Club meets every Tuesday 11:45 am -1 p.m. at The Table, 1934 Hillview St., Sarasota. Lunch fees $15. Reservations preferred.

:: The Sarasota Professionals Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets every Thursday, 11:45 to 1:00pm. at The Table, 1934 Hillview St., Sarasota. Lunch fee: $15.Reservations preferred.

:: The University Professional Women's Chapter of Lassen's Leads Club meets every Friday, noon to 1:15pm at The Chef's Table / MT's, 8473 Cooper Creek Blvd., Sarasota. Lunch Fee: $12. Reservations preferred.

Women's Organizations
:: GFWC Woman's Club of Sarasota, Inc. holds a luncheon meeting and program at 11:45 1st Monday of the month at Sunnyside Village Community Center, 5201 Bahia Vista. The club is a nonprofit volunteer organization whose purpose is to promote and provide educational and charitable activities and opportunities to our community.  Call 377-0909.

:: Venice/North Port NOW Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month 7 -8:45 p.m. at Venice Library, 300 Nokomis Ave., S., Venice. 484-1983.

Creative Business Connections
:: Creative Business Connections- Lakewood Ranch, is an organization specializing in business referrals, meets every Thursday from 7:30-8:30 a.m.  at the Serving Spoon Restaurant, 8215 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. For information call 355-7665 or go to www.cbcnet.biz.
:: Lakewood Ranch Sunrise Networkers Chapter meets 7:30 a.m. at the Daily Grind Café, 4937 SR 64 E.
:: West Manatee Lunch Group meets at 11:45 a.m. at Beef O’Brady’s at 6703 W. Manatee Ave.
:: South Sarasota Chapter meets at 11:45 a.m. at New Dynasty Restaurant 6131 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
:: The University Breakfast Chapter meets at 7:30 a.m. at Friendly’s, 6315 Lockwood Ridge Road. 812-8616.

Singles Groups
:: PALM SINGLES is an active over 50s interdenominational group meets every Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Palms, Sarasota. Join them for  dinner or check out their other activities. For dinner reservations or info, call 924-7430.

Newcomers
:: The Welcome Club of Sarasota, Inc. meets at Laurel Oaks Country Club at 11 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month for a luncheon with guest speaker. Reservations are required ($20); call 776-3899. The club’s primary focus is new residents of Sarasota and Manatee Counties. However, in response to inquiries, the club is currently accepting membership applications from established residents. Call 776-3899

:: The Sarasota Newcomers Club has a luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. on May 8, at the Rosedale Country Club in Bradenton. New officers will be installed. Cost: $2. Call 342-9030 for reservations. If you’re a full-time resident of the Sarasota area and have lived here less than three years, call 922-6820 for membership information.

Toastmasters
:: Manatee WCR Toastmasters 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 11:30 to 1:00 at the Bethel Baptist Church 1805 30th Avenue West Bradenton, From Cortez & 41 Take 14th Street North Turn Left on 30th Ave. West The Church is just a few blocks down on the left 941-753-7228/

:: The Sarasota Herald-Tribune Toastmasters club invites you to visit them at the Tribune building, 1741 Main St. Improve your leadership and communication skills in an enjoyable, small group setting. Wednesdays at noon for one hour. 361-4000.

:: Positively Speaking Toastmasters meets Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. at 5900 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., at Episcopal Church of the Nativity. Improve speaking skills, overcome nervousness of public speaking, have fun and meet people. Guests welcome. 927-5665.

:: Sarasota Speakers Exchange Toastmasters Club - 1st and 3rd Mondays, noon-1 p.m. Downtown, lunchtime Toastmasters Group at First United Methodist Church, 104 S. Pineapple Ave. Join at any meeting to learn more about this group. Call 365-7465 x 105.

:: WCR Toastmasters Club Meetings are held each month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, 11:30 - 1p.m. Bethel Baptist Church 1805 30th Avenue West, Bradenton. Call 941-518-6450

:: Sarasota Evening Toastmasters meet every Wednesday at Sarasota County Terrace Bldg., 101 S. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, 6-7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Call 351-9249.

:: Sarasota Toastmasters Club 1958 meets at the Frank Berlin Sr. YMCA located on 1075 South Euclid Avenue. The Club, composed of individuals focused on communication and leadership development, always welcomes visitors. Info: 320-3182.

For Computer Fans
:: The Sarasota Personal Computer Users Group (SPCUG) offers low cost computer training. For a fee of $35, participants gain access to unlimited registration for classes including PC Basics, Internet, MS Word, MS Access Database, MS Word Mail Merge & Database, Excel, Digital Photography, Slideshow Creation and many others. Visit www.SPCUG.org.

Calling all Skippers
:: The Sarasota Bay Singles Yacht Club invites women to become members. Their web site is website is www.sbsyc.org . Anyone wishing to join can contact email hipnozss@yahoo.com or call 941-773-7924. General membership meetings are the first Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. for dinner and cocktails. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Sign-up sheets are available at the meetings for that month's sailing and non-sailing events. The group meets at the Red Lobster banquet room in Bradenton on U.S. 41 at 57th Ave.

Membership is $60/year and includes club-sponsored American Sailing Association basic keelboat sailing classes. Club events include day sails, sunset sails, sunrise sails, anchor out overnight sails, and dock-n-dine sails, as well as extended cruises on long weekends. There are also non-sailing events including kayaking, biking, singles mingles, dinner and dancing and golf.

Commission on the Status of Women
:: The Commission on the Status of Women-Sarasota County, Inc. meets the 4th Monday of the month from 7-8:45 at Tidewell Hospice Admin Bldg. Meeting Room, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota. The public is welcome

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