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Today Tucson Christian Women's Club Reservation Deadline - Tucson Country Club, 2950 N. Camino Principal. Fashion show sponsored by Coldwater Creek, plus a speaker. Reservations required by June 13. Event is 11:45 a.m. June 15. $18. 326-3335. Tohono Chul Park - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. $5, discounts available; free for park members. 742-6455. Birds of Tohono Chul - Participants learn to identify resident birds and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat, at 8:30 a.m. Winged Things - A look at the winged things in the skies. 10 a.m.-noon. Beginning Cardio Step - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 750 W. Chapala Drive. A 30-minute cardio workout with strength training and abdominal work. 9:10-10:10 a.m. $3. 797-1259. Tucson Children's Museum - 200 S. Sixth Ave. Painting with String - Students create masterpieces, 11:30 a.m. Whistle While You Create - Children decorate a wooden whistle, 2:30 p.m. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5.50; $3.50 kids (2-16); $4.50 seniors. 792-9985. White Eagle Healing and Meditation - Metaphysics World, 2559 E. Broadway. Teachings from Indian spirit guide White Eagle, followed by a silent meditation. 10-11 a.m. Free. 884-5340. Amputees Across America - HealthSouth Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson, 2650 N. Wyatt Drive. Latest stop in a transcontinental bike ride by Amputees Across America. HealthSouth will have free lunch and a panel discussion at noon to welcome the arrivals. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 322-4421. Democrats of Greater Tucson - The Rose Garden Restaurant, 1800 E. Fort Lowell Road. State Sens. Victor Soltero, Gabrielle Giffords and Jorge Garcia speak. Noon. $6.60 buffet. 326-3716. Crones of the Southwest - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson, 3601 W. Cromwell Drive. Group for women 50 and older. 1-3 p.m. Free. 682-7171. Life After Disability Celebration - HealthSouth Rehab Hospital of Southern Arizona, 1921 W. Hospital Drive. Featuring speakers Jessica Cox, local motivational speaker, and members of Amputees Across America. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. 4 p.m. Free. 742-2800. Pilates - Fast Fitness, 15631 N. Oracle Road, Catalina. Pilates class consists of breathing, stretching and strengthening exercises. 4-5 p.m. $42 for six classes. 818-3481. Twilight Walking Tour of Armory Park - Meet in front of Royal Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast, 204 S. Scott Ave. Tour of architectural styles. Followed by optional, no-host dinner. Presented by KruseArizona Tours. 6-7:45 p.m. $15. 881-1638. Wellness Lecture - Better Health Today, 8000 N. Firethorn Ave., one mile north of West Ina Road. Includes free body composition analysis and information on shopping for foods that give you energy and better health. 6-8 p.m. Free. 744-1805. Wu Tai Chi Chuan - Sunset Point Park, 8400 N. Stargrass Drive. Ancient Chinese slow movements for meditation that improve balance and the immune system and increase bone density. 6-7:30 p.m. $40 per month; couples $60 per month. 744-4279. Baby Care Basics - The Fountain Plaza Events Center, Suite 130, 6060 N. Fountain Plaza Drive. The Women's Center offers a class that features basic techniques of caring for your baby. 6:30-9 p.m. $15. 544-2000. Beginning Psychic Development - Stairway of Light Learning Center, 337 E. Grant Road. Learn how to use your natural abilities, understanding different psychic gifts. 6:30-9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 622-6163. Al Green - Desert Diamond Casino Entertainment Center, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. Eight-time Grammy winner performs. Doors open at 7 p.m. $45-$65. 393-2799. Claude Anshin Thomas - Reader's Oasis, 3400 E. Speedway. Zen Buddhist monk and Vietnam veteran discusses his new memoir, "At Hell's Gate: A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace." 7-9 p.m. Free. 319-7887. Democrats of Oro Valley - Painted Sky Elementary School, 12620 N. Woodburne Ave, Oro Valley. Democrats are invited to join. 7 p.m. Free. 219-1649. Jane Candia Coleman - Bookman's, 1930 E. Grant Road. Western author discusses her new book, "Doc Holliday's Woman." 7-9 p.m. Free. 325-5767. Gang Gang Dance - Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave. Experimental and electronic music group performs with Bloodlines. 9 p.m. $6. 884-0874. Maggie Golston - Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. Singer/songwriter performs. 9:30 p.m. Free. 798-1298. Tuesday Tai Chi at the Gardens - Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Learn and practice an ancient Chinese exercise. Jeff Zauderer instructs. Advance registration is recommended. 6:50-7:50 a.m. $48 for six-session class; discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 10. Stretch and Tone Class - Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Road. Designed for older active adults and includes weight-bearing, resistance training and a cardio workout in chairs. 9-9:50 a.m. $3.50 per class; $33 for 12 classes. 797-1259. Stories in the Garden - Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Stories for children about the desert and its creatures. 10 a.m. $5; discounts available. 742-6455. "Spanish and Mexican Arizona" - Arizona Historical Society auditorium, 949 E. Second St. Jim Turner speaks and shows slides. Part of "A Crash Course in Arizona History" series. 9 a.m.-noon. Arrive 20 minutes early for seating. $12. 628-5774. Baby-sitting Classes - Northwest Fire/Rescue District, Station 30, 1520 W. Orange Grove Road. The two-day class covers basic infant care, first aid, CPR and how to use a fire extinguisher. Students should bring a sack lunch. The registration fee must be paid in advance to reserve a spot. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $15. 887-1010. Flag Day Ceremony - SaddleBrooke Country Club, 64500 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. Take Oracle Road north toward Catalina. Go two miles past and see sign. Catalina Mountain Elks No. 2815 and the SaddleBrooke community host a ceremony honoring the American flag and veterans. 9 a.m. Free. 825-6757. Volunteer Training - Interfaith Community Services, 2820 W. Ina Road. Topics: agency overview, volunteer responsibilities and healthy boundaries. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. 297-6049. Body Sculpting - Oro Valley Recreation Room, 11143 N. La Cañada Road, Suite 107, Oro Valley. Personal trainer Robin Mazor conducts a weight training workout. Bring a towel and hand weights. Registration required. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $10 per class; multiclass discount. 229-5050. Gentle Yoga - Sunstone Resource Center, Tucson Medical Center, 2625 N. Craycroft Road, Suite 101. Includes warm-ups, postures, meditation and breath work. Offered to those touched by cancer. 10-11:15 a.m. Another session will be at The Inn at the Fountains, 6200 N. La Cholla Blvd., at the Fountain Plaza Events Center 1:30-2:45 p.m. $5. 324-2840. Tucson Children's Museum - 200 S. Sixth Ave. Magic Mirror - Kids make mirrors out of ordinary household items, 11:30 a.m. Whistle While You Create (make-and-take activity) - Children decorate a wooden whistle, 2:30 p.m. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5.50; $3.50 kids (2-16); $4.50 seniors. 792-9985. Oasis Classes - Robinsons-May, third floor, El Con Mall, 3435 E. Broadway. For active seniors; advance registration required. 795-3950, Ext. 1-2113. Big, Bold Watercolors - Create a work of art using some tricks of the trade. Bring a bag lunch. 10:15 a.m.-2 p.m. $13, plus $5-per-trimester processing fee. Cruising From the Aegean to Capetown - Dean Thorburn presents a slide show. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $2, plus $5-per-trimester processing fee. Pima County Republican Club - Sabbar Shrine Temple, 450 S. Tucson Blvd. Weekly forum and lecture luncheon. Speakers: Linda Barber and Sam Sharp. 11:30 a.m. $8 buffet. 887-7970. FitTeen Free Summer Program - Lady of America - Oro Valley, 12142 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Suite B-150, Oro Valley. Teenage girls are invited to work out with parental consent. Call, e-mail or stop by to set up your orientation. Noon-8 p.m. Free. 297-5239.