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World Laughter Tour's Laughter Clubs are:
Non-Political
Non-Religious
Non-Exploitive
Non-Perfectionistic
Non-Competitive
Non-Threatening
Not a cult
Everybody is welcome

These Laughter Clubs are a good place to have fun, laugh your stress away, and learn how to prevent hardening of the attitudes. These enjoyable practices help to keep you balanced and healthy in mind body & spirit.

ALASKA

Anchorage
The AH-LAFska Club. Alaska's First Registered Laughter Club! meets weekly currently at 12:30 on Thursdays in the first floor library of the Alaska Regional Hospital (near the cafeteria) and also by arrangement with Jennifer Fielder, RN, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. In addition to laughter club programs, Jennifer presents fun & interactive talks about the power of humor & laughter for health and well-being. For more information about bringing Jennifer's wonderful programs to your community, group or organization, contact her at ahlafskaclub@yahoo.com, or 907-350-8822.

ARIZONA

Cave Creek
Lori's Prickly Tickly Laughter Club. This club meets various days, times and locations, by prior arrangement. Lori Brazeal is the Certified Laughter Leader. She has a passion for good communication, realizing that laughter is the shortest distance between two people, as well as a great way to enjoy a healthy life. For more information about bringing Lori to your community, group or organization, contact Lori at cuinaz1@cox.net or 480-563-3100.

Flagstaff
Hilarious Healing. This club meets various days, times and locations, by prior arrangement. Janet Wilson, RN, BSN, CLL, is the Certified Laughter Leader. Janet is also available for informative and educational talks and other programs about health and laughter. For more information, contact Janet at jmwilson@uneedspeed.net.

Fountain Hills
LAFFALOT Fountain Hills. FIRST MEETING WILL BE DEC. 7, 2006. This club meets Thursdays at 1:00 pm, at the Fountain Hills Community Center. Patricia Costa is the Certified Laughter Leader. These fun sessions for mental and physical flexibility last about one hour and are free and open to members of the Senior Center. Great for preventing hardening of the attitudes & staying healthy. For more information, contact Patricia at plcosta@cox.net or (480) 836-2244.

Mesa
Laugh-a-holics R Us. Meets various dates, times and locations for demonstrations by appointment. Ruthann Oster is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, Contact Ruthann at tilt28@webtv.net, 480-373-9470.

Mesa

Good-Hearted Laughter Club. Laugh your way to health and happiness and feel like a kid again with laughter exercises, laughter meditation, and the principles of good-hearted living. Linda Scharf is the Certified Laughter Leader for this club, which meets various days, times, and locations. Linda can customize an entertaining and informative program on laughter for your group. She is also a personal and business coach who can help you find more joy and fulfillment in your personal or professional life. For more information, contact Linda at LSScharf@aol.com or 480-668-0461.

Metro Phoenix
The Ha-Ha Spa, meets various days, times and locations under the leadership of Debbie Harbinson, RN, Certified Laughter Leader. In addition to the usual fun-filled laughter club programs for mind & body, The Ha-Ha Spa offers classes in self-care about coping strategies for caregivers, stress reduction, integrative imagery, and positive mental attitude. Debbie is also available to present informative and entertaining talks and workshops on the power of laughter and humor for health, happiness, and productivity. For information contact , HaHaHarbs@yahoo.com or phone (623) 512-2001.

Phoenix & Sun City West
Laugh Down the Pounds. Sessions are arranged with the Certified Laughter, Bryan Emler, who is also a personal trainer. The primary program includes cardiovascular and strength training (a full body workout) and happens at Active Rehabilitation, 19424 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. You can arrange to have Bryan bring the laughter club or other fun programs for health and weight reduction, by contacting him at trainerbry@yahoo.com, or 602-639-1955.

Phoenix
Hic-Kups Laughter Club. Jerry Eisen is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Jerry at hrcinc@cox.net or (602) 265-0096.

Phoenix
Jest in Time. Tibby Cornelius is a Certified Laughter Leader. She presents entertaining and educational PLAYSHOPS and speaks about happiness and optimism. She does teambuilding, too! For information contact Tibby Cornelius, Certified Laughter Leader, dtcorn@qwest.net or 602-840-7785.

Safford
Laughter On Wheels, Don and Enid provide laughter club programs, talks, seminars and workshops, especially to RV-ers in RV parks and elsewhere across North America. For information contact Don Burger, Certified Laughter Leader, donb2us@yahoo.com, or Enid Schwartz, Certified Laughter Leader, enid2@cox.net.

Scottsdale
Ho-Ho Hee-He Laughter Club. THIS CLUB IN TEMPORARILY INACTIVE DUE TO FAMILY ILLNESS. PLEASE KEEP CHECKING FOR REACTIVATION. Susan Ragusa is the Certified Laughter Leader. In addition to therapeutic laughter programs, Susan is a register hypnotherapist, and is a Reiki Master and Teacher. For more information about how you can benefit from Susan's services, contact her at sueragusa@hotmail.com, or 480-244-7306.

Sun City
Living a Life of Love & Laughter. Meets Thursdays, 5:00 p.m., Lakeview United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 10298 West Thunderbird Blvd. For details and to reserve your spot, contact Virginia Nelson, Certified Laughter Leader, unrnmsn@cox.net, or 623-875-6963.

Sun City West
Sun City West Laughter Club, a community education & service function of the Fire District of Sun City West, Meets Thursdays, 5:00 p.m., Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 West Thunderbird Blvd. For details and to reserve your spot, contact Virginia Nelson, Certified Laughter Leader, unrnmsn@cox.net.

Tempe
SWIHA-HA-HA. This club meets monthly at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1100 E. Apache Blvd. Carmen Marrero and Linda Nishimura are the Certified Laughter Leaders. For more information, contact carmenm@swiha.net or 480-994-9244.

Tucson
Tucson Laughter Club. Our mission is to create happiness and peace through laughter. We have a friendly social group that enjoys laughter exercises and other fun activities. We meet on the lucky 13^th of every month at 7PM. Homes, parks and other places are where we hold our meetings. Jim Twomey is the leader who is Certifiable. Our website is www.Tucsonlaughterclub.com. We also have a Yahoo Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/tucsonlaughterclub. You can contact Jim at Jimthepatriot@usa.net and 1-520-232-0883. We�d love to see you!

ARKANSAS

Conway
Arkansas Traveler Laughter Club. Take a "1-hour vacation from stress" with this club; meets various dates, times and location by prior arrangement. Janet Blok, RN, is the Certified Laughter Leader. Janet is available for interesting and informative presentations on laughter & health. To bring Janet to your group or organization for a laughter club session or other terrific program, contact her at nursingdecisions@yohoo.com or 877-687-7332.

CALIFORNIA

Buena Park
Woohoo Buena Park Laughter Club. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at the Buena Park Senior Center, 8150 Knott Ave. Joanne St. Amant is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Joanne at joannestamant@yahoo.com or woohoobplc@yahoo.com.

Cardiff by the Sea
Laughter by the Sea. Teresa Shafer RN OCN is a Certified Laughter Leader This SD North County Laughter Club meets the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Saturday of each month at 9:30 am @ Glen Park on 2149 Orinda Dr. in Cardiff by the Sea, CA. It is FREE and open to everyone. Teresa is available to lead laughter clubs and to introduce the Principles of Good Hearted Living � which prevent hardening of the attitude and promote goodwill.. For more information about bringing Teresa to your group, business or community, contact her at: 760/809-9069 or e-mail tdshafer@cox.net. Please click on the following link for directions: http://www.yelp.com/biz/57sKw_RwzpSrl7GikKyQEQ.

Castro Valley
Lydiagogo Laughter Club. This club meets Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., at the Kenneth Aitken Senior & Community Center, 17800 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley. Lydia Gonzales is the Certified Laughter Leader. She provides laughter club programs, talks, seminars and workshops on the amazing powerful benefits of laughter. Lydia teaches the six practices of Good-Hearted Living tm to prevent hardening of the attitudes. Lydia is also the creator of the hilarious BIG BAG O' FUNNY HATS (http://www.laughinglydia.com). For information about bringing Lydia to your group, community or organization, contact her at Lydia@LaughingLydia.com or 510-390-4105.

Davis
Laughing Matters. Meets various dates, times and locations, by arrangement with Judy Moren, RN, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. Judy is available for talks about the value of laughter as well as for demonstrations of the wonderful laughter club programs. For more information about attending her laughter sessions, or bringing her to your group, organization, business, or community, contact Judy at laffingmatters@gmail.com, or (530) 867-3340 or (530) 758-5475. You can call Deb Roquet, founder of the Davis Hysterical Society, to organize a Laughter workshop for your venue or group. The one-hour workshop titled "The Healing Gift of Laughter" is $350.00, requires at least fifteen folks in attendance. Honorariums are welcome from nonprofit groups. Please call Deb for more information at 530-400-9310, or e-mail her at droquet@sbcglobal.net.

Davis
The Davis Hysterical Society Laughter Club.
THURSDAY NIGHTS, 7:00 p.m., at International House, 10 College Park.
MONDAY MORNINGS, 10:00 AM Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street.
Everyone is welcome at Laughter club! Deb Roquet is the Certified Laughter Leader. Deb also provides laughter clubs, talks, seminars and workshops on laughter, by arrangement. To bring her to your organization, business or community, contact her at, Droquet@sbcglobal.net, or 530-400-9310.

Garden Grove
H.E.A.L. Oasis (Happily Ever After Laughter) Meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Debby Miranda, the Certified Laughter. Debby also presents programs with information about wellness living, alternative medicine, positive thinking and living, and Good-Hearted Living(tm), with the goal of changing our world for the better in all aspects, one laugh and one loving action at a time. For information about dates, times and locations, and related program services, contact Debby at miranda3d@sbcglobal.com.

Hercules
The new Giggle Wiggle Laughter Club will meet at the Hercules Senior Center at 111 Civic Center Drive on Thursdays at 1pm, starting August 23, 2007. Join us and let your inner child come out and howl. Gloria Evans-Young, a Certified Laughter Leader has spent much of her life in study and training about the effects of thoughts and emotions on the quality of life. Always eager for a good laugh, Gloria, also a Certified Hypnotist and public speaker, is available for talks and other programs on improving life through the benefits of wholesome living, laughter and joyful thinking. For more information contact Gloria at novaestellae@comcast.net, or 510-799-6476.

Laguna Beach
Laguna Laughter Club, first club in the world outside India to meet 7 days per week. Laughs on the beach at the northernmost end of Laguna's"Main Beach." EVERY DAY at 7:45am, except Saturday at 5:30pm (4:30pm November-February). Led by Jeffrey Briar, CLL, CLYL, CLYT. Jeffrey is a long-time teacher of traditional yoga, and offers laughter-focused workshops, corporate programs, and customized presentations. "Laughterobics," anyone? (949) 376-1939, www.JoyfulB.com , or JoyfulB@cox.net

Martinez
Chuckles Laughter Club. Nicole Aviles-Galberth is your Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Nicole at chuckles@mycybersession.com, or 510-303-5920. Check back here soon for complete details.

Napa
Napa Valley Laughter Club. Margaret Lalich, is your Certified Laughter Leader. She provides laughter programs at various locations, dates and times. For more information contact Margaret at aha@napanet.net, or 707-253-5674.

Oceanside
Laughter at the Beach. Fun-filled outdoors laughter clubs are a great way to lift your spirits, shift perspective to a brighter outlook, and keep you healthy. We meet various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Dan Tallant, your Certified Laughter Leader. Add your name, phone & e-mail to our contact list to be notified of our laughter club activities. For more information, contact Dan at DanTallant@sbcglobal.net, or 760-721-6671.

Palo Alto
Laughter for Your Mind Body Health!! This club meets at Palo Alto Elks Lodge (Lanai Room) 4249 El Comino Real, Palo Alto California 94306, Mondays 7:00-8:00 p.m. and Thursdays 12:00-1:00 p.m., and other dates & times by request; $5.00 for Lodge members, $10.00 for non-members; first visit is FREE! Kimi Avary is the Certified Laughter Leader. Kimi is available to bring talks and other other programs to your group, organization or community. For more information, contact her at kimiavary@pacbell.net or 650-804-6735.

Sacramento
Laughter Club in a Rice Paddy. Ruth Tallant is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Ruth at ruthtallant@sbcglobal.net, or 916-515-1951. Check back here soon for complete details.

Sacramento Area + Marysville + Yuba City
Laughing Lotus Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times and locations. Lisa Caldon is the Certified Laughter Leader. Lisa is available for talks, seminars and workshops on the power and importance of laughter for a healthy & happy life. To bring her to your organization or community contact Lisa at 530-300-6357, or lcaldon@hotmail.com.

San Diego
Laugh San Diego. This club meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement. John Smith, LCSW, is the Certified Laughter Leader. John is available to present programs on wellness at work, as well as conducting spirited retreats entitled, "Bringing Laughter and Playfulness to the Workplace." For more information about bringing John to your business, community group, or other organization, contact him at johnnieslick52@yahoo.com, or (858) 459-6341.

San Francisco
Laughter Fitness Club. This club meets Thursdays, 7 pm - 8 pm, at the Stonestown YMCA, 3150 20th Ave., Senior Annex. Bev Bender is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Bev at 415-239-2708 or bev@laughter4all.com.

San Francisco
Meredith's Laughter Club. Meredith Tillner is the Certified Laughter Leader. meredithtillner@gmail.com or (510) 541-0947. Check back here soon for complete details.

San Luis Obispo
Smile Awhile Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations, by arrangement. Julie Shultz, RN, BSN, is the Certified Laughter Leader. Julie is available to present fun & informative programs on the benefits of laughter for health and enjoying life. For more information about having a laughter club near you, or bringing Julie to your group, organization, business, or community, contact her at chkonstx@charter.net, or 805-541-4606.

Sonoma
Jennifer's Laughter Club. Jennifer Marshall, CTRS, RTC, is the Certified Laughter Leader. kanatka@aol.com, or (707) 938-8842. Check back here soon for complete details.

Sonora
Laughter From the Heart. Rose Taber is your Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Rose at bloominrose@attwb.net, or 209-532-4060. Check back here soon for complete details.

COLORADO

Canon City
Valley View Laughter Club. Meets Fridays at 10:15 a.m., at Valley View Health Care Center. Constance Kohl is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Constance at 719-275-7569, or ckohl@pinonmgt.com.

Denver
Made Ya Laugh. This club meets at various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Judy Nosler, RN, or Gail Birks, who are the Certified Laughter Leaders. They especially enjoy giving talks, seminars and workshops on humor and health & healing as well as powerful laughter club programs. For more information about bringing Judy and Gail to your organization or community, contact Judy at madeyalaugh@yahoo.com or 303-915-3662.

Ft. Collins
Aspen Laughter Club. This "50-Plus" club is based at Poudre Valley Health System, and meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Jill Taylor, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Jill at jbt@pvhs.org or 970-495-8561.

Wheat Ridge
Coconut The Clown Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations. Dennis Brungardt is the Certified Laughter Leader. Laughter workshops to energize your staff or group including safe, therapeutic fun, laughter exercises, tips for Good-Hearted Living; mirth-aid kit for all participants. For more information, you can contact Dennis at info@coconuttheclown.com, or 303-425-0230.

CONNECTICUT

South Windsor/Hartford Area
Joyful Hearts Laughter Club. This club meets Tuesdays at 7:30 pm, at Unity Church, 919 Ellington Rd. (Rte. 30). Everyone is welcome. Susan Shea is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information contact Susan at susan@unityharford.com or 860-289-8963.

Stamford
Phun With Phran. This club meets various days and times. For more information contact Phran Gacher, Certified Laughter Leader, pgacher@snet.net.

DELAWARE

Wilmington
Delaware National Guard Laughter Club. "Delaware's first laughter club."
This club meets various dates, times and locations and is available to all military families. LTC (CH) Will Barnes is the Certified Laughter Leader. Will is available for laughter club demonstrations, talks and other inspiring and informative programs about how the healing power of laughter can serve, encourage and support military families. For information about the schedule and how to bring Will to your group, organization or community, contact him at willie.barnes@de.ngb.army.mil or 302-326-7268.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON AREA

Washington DC
Happy Hour Laughter Club. Meets Fridays at 6 p.m., at 3140 Cherry Road NE Wash, DC. Kris Miles is the Certified Laughter Leader. Kris is available for laughter club demonstrations, talks and other inspiring and informative programs about the healing power of laughter. To arrange to have Kris at your organization or event, contact him at laughhinc@aol.com or 202-832-0468.

Maryland, Rockville area
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, for information contact Jacki Kwan, CLL, jacki@hahalogy.com.

FLORIDA

Boca Raton - Delray Beach - Boynton Beach
Judy's Joyful Laughter Club. This club meets various days, times and locations. Judy Garmaise is the Certified Laughter Leader. Judy is available to give laughter club demonstrations as well as talks about Following Up for Success in Life and Work. For information or to bring Judy to your business, or organization, contact Judy at judygarmaise@yahoo.com or 561-396-4334

Coral Springs
South Florida Laughter Club. This club meets at various times, dates and locations in the South Florida area, by arrangement with Carole Plevin, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. Carole is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and she is available for classes that bring the benefits of integrating mind, body and spirit for balancing in daily life. For more information about bring Carole to your community, group or organization, contact her at capinthesun@bellsouth.net or 954-461-1087.

DeLand
Laugh-iolas! This club meets the 4th Monday of each month at 2:30 p.m., for residents at The Cloisters. Dodie King is the Certified Laughter Leader. Visitors are welcome but must make reservations with Dodie. Dodie is available to give talks and laughter club demonstrations to show the amazing powers of laughter. To arrange to bring Dodie to your workplace, community, or organization, contact her at kingfl@bellsouth.net or 386-822-6900.

Holly Hill
Lotsa Laughs at Bishop's Glen. This club meets on a set schedule and is open to the residents. Mary Clowes is the Certified Laughter Leader. Mary is available to give demonstrations of therapeutic laughter activities, as well as talks about the laughter clubs. To arrange for Mary to come to your group, organization, or community, contact her at 386-226-9658 or bklyn311@ucnsb.net.

Jacksonville Beach
Your Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Beth Cole, Certified Laughter Leader. Beth is a speaker, coach and small business advisor who often uses laughter to bring people closer together and show them the connection between laughter and profitability, as in her workshop, "Laughing All the Way to the Bank". For information about attending the laughter club and bringing Beth to you organization, business, or community, contact her at beth@beth-cole.com, www.LaughAndLiveLarge.com, or 240-687-1717.

Jacksonville
Laugh For Life. This club meets various dates, times and locations. Darlene Bundage, Certified Laughter Leader, is available to lead laughter club sessions for individuals, groups, or organizations that will help improve your health, attitude, morale and productivity in the workplace, school, and church, etc. For more information, contact Darlene at: togiv2recv@yahoo.com or 904-573-2998.

Miami
Dynamic Laughter Club International. This club meets various dates, times and locations. Frank Sperlich, Certified Laughter Leader, is available to lead laughter club sessions, and he can bring valuable programs to your business or other organization for improving health, attitudes, morale & productivity. Contact Frank at laughter@sperlich.com, or (786) 326-2686, or http://www.sperlich.com/laughter.html.

Orlando
Laff Lines Inc. Meets various days, times and locations by arrangement with Holly Jezek, RN, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. Details will be posted here soon. For more information, contact Holly at hollyjcll@yahoo.com, or 407-312-6350.

Orlando/Winter Park
Orlando Laughter Club. Meets at the Winter Park Library, 460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789. Hosted by the Lifelong Learning Institute. Linda Hayes Gallegos is the Certified Laughter Leader. Suggested donation $5.00.
Evening Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month, 7-8 p.m. Daytime meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Linda is available to give fun and informative talks, and to lead laughter clubs at other locations upon request.
For more information about bringing Linda to your community, group, or organization, contact her at world_connect9@hotmail.com.

Orlando
Ivanhoe.com's Laughter Club. Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday each month at 12:30 pm. Meet at 2745 W. Fairbanks Ave., west side of Ivanhoe Broadcast News building near the picnic tables. Stephanie Pancratz is the CLL. Free. Everybody welcome. For more information and please to call to confirm attendance, contact Stephanie at 407-740-0789, or laugh@ivanhoe.com.

Palm City/Stuart
Jo DeLucia's Health & Harmony Laughter Club. Meets Sundays, 9 a.m. at the south end of House of Refuge, on the ocean on Hutchinson Island, Stuart, FL; and , Wednesdays, 9 a.m., YMCA Sportsworld, Willoughby Blvd., Stuart, FL. For more information contact Jo DeLucia, CLL, jdlflny@aol.com.

Port Orange
Hospice of Volusia/Flagler Laughter Club. This club is sponsored by Hospice of Volusia/Flager, serving both counties. It meets on Thursdays, 3:00-3:30 pm. Cheryl Laubner is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Cheryl at cherylkay@bellsouth.net.

St. Petersburg
Mary K's Healing Laughter Club. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month (February 9, March 9, April 13), 7-8 pm, at Sacred Lands, 1620 Park St., St. Pete (park at Saffron's restaurant 1700 Park St. N. and enter through gate at south end of lot). Mary K. Sturdevant and Ellie Speed are the Certified Laughter Leaders. For information about the club and other programs of healing, music and laughter, contact Mary K at 727-393-5027 or e-mail mks8889@aol.com and contact Ellie at 727-399-0921 or e-mail espeed@tampabay.rr.com.

St. Pete Beach
Sunnyside Laughter Club. Meets various days and times. Susan Stewart, Certified Laughter Leader. For more information contact laughwalker@aol.com.

Venice
Time to Laugh. Meets various dates, times, and locations by arrangement. Lynn Grimes is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information about bringing Lynn to your community, company, or organization, contact Lynn at timetolaugh@peoplepc.com.

Winter Haven
Funshine Spreaders International. To bring this laughter club and spirit revitalizing programs to your organization, business or community, contact Valla Dana Fotiades, the Certified Laughter Leader, at 863-875-0759 or Valladana@verizon.net.

Decatur
Atlanta Healing Laughter Club. Meets Saturdays at Noon, 109A Decatur St. Kit Kammer is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information call 404-378-6288, or e-mail Kit at kammer@mindspring.com Kit is also an executive coach specializing in communications and careers (http://www.kammer-assoc.com)

IDAHO

Coeur d'Alene Idaho's First Laughter Club!
Minnehaha's Laughter Club. This club meets various times, dates, and locations. Barb Lund is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Barb at blund@icehouse.net or208-762-7660.

Chicago
Chicago Fandom Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Helen Montgomery, LCSW, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. The club will hold sessions at various Science Fiction conventions in the Chicagoland area and around the United States by request. Check with Helen for details. Helen is also available to give enlightening and fun talks about the power of humor and laughter, substance abuse, domestic violence, mental illness, and sexual assault. To arrange to bring Helen to your organization, community, or business, contact her at laughingfan@gmail.com.

Elgin
Sherman Health Laughter League. This club meets various days, times & locations, under the direction of Jill League, Certified Laughter Leader. Jill also presents talks and other interesting & informative programs about laughter & health. For more information contact jill.league@shermanhospital.org.

Hoffman Estates
Brookdale's Bubbly Laughter Club. Kelly Hagen is the Certified Laughter Leader. Check back here soon for all the details.

Park Ridge/Niles Area
Healing Harbor Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement. Donna Ann Cornille, RN, is the Certified Laughter Leader. Donna Ann is the owner of To Bridge With Grace - A Healing Harbor, a holistic integrative wellness center. She presents innovative talks, workshops, and lectures about bio-energy therapies, laughter, and improved quality of life. To bring Donna to your community, group, organization or business, contact her at healingharbor@aol.com, or 847-518-9143.

Pekin
Roaring Rubies Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations. Sandra Lutz is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information about bringing Sandra and Roaring Rubies to your group, club, organization, or community, contact her at tychi@heart.net or 309-346-5259.

Peoria
Laughter Plays in Peoria! This club meets various dates, times and locations, by arrangement with Carol Lowe, the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information about bringing Carol to your community or organization for a laughter club demonstration --for health, happiness, and to prevent hardening of the attitudes-- contact Carol at calorisis@aol.com or (309) 691-3612.

Zion
CTCA's Original Laughter Club. This club is for patients, families and staff at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion. Katherine Puckett is the Certified Laughter Leader. Katherine is available to present laughter club demonstrations and talks about mind-body medicine, the healing power of laughter, and quality of life while coping with cancer. If you would like to attend, or to arrange to bring Katherine to your group or organization, contact her at katherine.puckett@ctca-hope.com or 847-872-6450.

Bloomington
Heather's Mobile Mirth Machine. This is a traveling program for Seniors, consisting of therapeutic group activities incorporating laughter, light exercise, and positive attitudes, sponsored by Bell Trace. Heather KinderThain is the Certified Laughter Leader. To arrange for these programs in you facility, contact Heather at hkinderthain@cardon.us, or 812-323-2858, or 812-345-3509.

Ames
Laugh It Up. This club meets Sundays. First meeting will be at Avenues for Health, 221 Fifth St., May 6, at 3:00 p.m. for a fun celebration of World Laughter Day. Sally Shaver is the Certified Laughter Leader, and has a Master's degree in education. In addition to leading the club, she is also known as Silly Sally the Clown, and provides wonderful clowning entertainment. She is also able to present keynote or motivational talks on how laughter improves health and the enjoyment of life. For more information about bringing Sally to your group, community, organization or business, contact her at sillysallytheclown@yahoo.com, or 515-232-5050. Be sure to visit www.smilepresentations.com and www.sillysallytheclown.com.

West Branch
Giggles to Go. This club meets various dates, times and locations. Sharon Hebl, RN, is the Certified Laughter Leader, and she is a Certified Holistic Stress Management Instructor. Sharon leads laughter club programs and demonstrations, and she is available to present fun and informative programs about happier healthier living with less stress. For more information about how to bring Sharon to your group, business, organization or community, you can contact her at clancey97@aol.com, or 319-643-7158.

Overland Park-Kansas City Area
The Great Kansas City Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations by prior arrangement. Adrienne Edmondson is the Certified Laughter Leader. Adrienne is president of Edmondson & Associates, a human resource consulting firm. She is an outstanding motivator, available to present talks, workshops, and other services that show how laughter minimizes stress, enhances relationships, and improves one�s perspective and health. She teaches how to break up the day with laughter while improving teamwork, customer service and productivity. For more information contact Adrienne at solutionshr@sbcglobal.net, or 913-384-5552.

Topeka
I'M OK Laughter Club. First Registered Laughter Club in Kansas. Meets various days, times and locations. For detailed information contact Maggie Kelley, Certified Laughter Leader, maggiekelley@cox.net, www.imoklaughterclub.org.

Wichita
Laugh Break Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations by prior arrangement. Rose Stengel and Lynn Miskell and the Certified Laughter Leaders. To make arrangements to bring their fun & informative programs about health and happiness to your group, organization or community, contact Rose at 316-687-2295, or Lynn at lrmiskell@yahoo.com.

KENTUCKY

Danville
Danville Laughter Club. This club meets at various dates, times, and locations by prior arrangement. Cindy Farmwald is the Certified Laughter Leader. To have Cindy bring wonderful programs about the positive power of laughter to you group, organization, or community, contact her at pnd_mamabear@hotmail.com or 859-691-0097.

Lawrenceburg
Happy Healthful Living and Laughter. Laugh your way to health and happiness and learn to apply the principles of daily Good-Hearted Living(tm) to reduce stress, boost the immune system and increase joy. Certified Laughter Leader Donna Slone is an experienced public speaker who provides customized, entertaining and informative programs on the benefits of laughter and healthful living. Clubs, organizations, workplaces, nursing homes, schools, professional seminars and audiences of all ages and abilities benefit from Donna's programs. Laughter exercises lead to improved mental and physical health and improve morale, teamwork and creativity. For more information or to arrange a program, contact Donna Slone at 502-314-1242 or donnaslone@bellsouth.net

Lexington/Nicholasville
Jessamine County Laughing Club. Laughter sessions for health and well-being are led by Cherry Liter, Certified Laughter Leader. Club meets Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., at Jessamine County Senior Center, 111 Hoover Dr., Nicholasville. Cherry is also available for talks, seminars, and other interesting and informative programs about health for seniors. Contact Cherry at clliter@mikrotec.com.

Louisville
Baptist Hospital East Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations as a function of the Education & Development Department. Margie Dimond is the Certified Laughter leader. For information about attending a laughter club session, or to bring Margie to your group, club, organization or community, contact her at 502-897-8047, or margie.dimond@bhsi.com.

Breaux Bridge
Bayou Laughter Club. First Registered Laughter Club in Louisiana. Certified Laughter Leaders Sharyn Scheyd and Sushama Nagarkar provide laughter club sessions, talks, and other programs on the power of laughter. For information about the post-hurricane meeting schedule call Sharyn at 337-507-3883, or e-mail laughbayou@aol.com.

MAINE

Boothbay Harbor
Laughter is The Maine Thing. Meets various days and times. Susan Stewart, Certified Laughter Leader. For more information contact laughwalker@aol.com.

Cape Neddick
HAPPINESS IS... Laughter Club. "KC" Christensen-Lang, Certified Laughter Leader, conducts Laughter Club sessions and a variety of related programs including informative and fun talks and seminars about the benefits of laughter & humor, stress reduction, and the good life. Companies, organizations, schools and individuals who want more information should contact "KC" at 207-361-2084, or happinessis@toolsforpositiveliving.com .com, www.ToolsForPositiveLiving.com.

Falmouth
OceanView Laughter Club. Meets various days and times. For information contact Dawn Wheeler, Certified Laughter Leader, dawn@oceanviewrc.com

MARYLAND

Baltimore
The Baltimore Joy Journey Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times and locations. Deborah Rawlings is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, you can contact Deborah at rawlingsdeborah@yahoo.com, or 410-218-1519.

Columbia
Another Way to See It Laughter Club. Meets Mondays 9-9:45 a.m., starting January 23, 2006, at the Florence Bain Senior Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD. Heather Wandell is the Certified Laughter Leader. Heather also brings laughter to the work environment to boost morale, improve working relationships, increase creativity, and increase productivity. For information about the Laughter Club or how to bring Heather's powerful programs to your group or organization you can contact her at haw@anotherwaytoseeit.com, or 410-461-5309.

Arlington
Arlington Laughter Club: The club meets on the fourth Monday of every month from 11:30-1:00 PM (except holidays-check website for changes to schedule). $5 donation. Visit our website at: www.arlingtonlaughterclub.com Meetings held at the Church of our Savior, 21 Marathon Street in East Arlington, Massachusetts. Laughter sessions led by Lynn Caesar, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, Certified Laughter Leader through the World Laughter Tour, certified laughter yoga leader and certified laughter yoga teacher through Dr. Madan Kataria's international school of laughter yoga. Dr. Caesar provides seminars, workshops, talks, trainings to become certified laughter yoga leaders. and programs on Laughter as Medicine. For more information contact Lynn Caesar at 781-641-1353 or Laughter2@comcast.net.

Boston
Boston Laughter Club, meet various days, times, and locations. For more information contact Thomas Varkey, Certified Laughter Leader, 781-483-3325, thomasvarkey@hotmail.com.

Boston
Greater Boston Laughter Club; Club meets last Tuesday of each month, 7PM. For information go to www.laughterforhealth.com, or e-mail info@laughterforhealth.com, or call 617-364-9731 and wait for the Laughter Club Prompt. Paul and Leslie are the Certified Laughter Leaders, and they also provide talks, seminars and other interesting and informative programs.

Springfield
Springfield Laughter Club. Meets 3rd Thursday, monthly, 6:15-7:00 pm, FREE and open to the public; 995 Worthington St., Springfield MA, 01109. Trevor Smith, MA, is the Certified Laughter Leader. Trevor is a Recreation Therapist who is also available for talks and interesting programs about laughter & healthy lifestyles, and strategies foe fun & effective use of leisure time for individuals and families. For more information and to reserve your spot, call 413-732-7135 or e-mail tsmith9916@aol.com.

Westfield
Mary Jo's Laughter Club. Meets various days, times and locations. For detailed information about programs, contact Mary Jo Candy, Certified Laughter Leader, mj@krypto.net.

Clinton Township
Lakeside 1 Laughter Club. Meets 2nd Friday of each month at American House-Lakeside. Bev and Frank Moran are the Certified Laughter Leaders. For more information, contact Sherry Marsh (Activities Department), 586-263-0081. To find out more about Bev's availability for speaking on the topic of laughter and a healthy quality of life, send e-mail to bajm51@hotmail.com.

Decatur
Laughter Works. This club meets various dates, times & locations, by prior arrangement. Kay Caskey and Laurie Young are the Certified Laughter Leaders. They are available to give entertaining and informative workshops, seminars and keynotes on a variety of programs about the power of humor & laughter to cope with change, manage stress and live happily ever after. Contact them at LaughterWorks@laughways.com or visit their web site at www.LaughWays.com

Eaton Rapids
Hiawatha's Laughter Club. Hiawatha Cromer is the Certified Laughter Leader. Complete details will be posted here soon. For more information immediately, contact Hiawatha at hiawathac@yahoo.com, or 517-278-6260.

Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills - Costick Center Laughter Club. For 50+. Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 1:00 PM. Janet Rapoport is the Certified Laughter Leader. Jan also provides talks, seminars and other interesting and inspiring programs. Contact Jan at j.rapoport@worldnet.att.net. For information about the Costick Center's laughter club, contact Mary or Fran at 248-473-1822.

Okemos
Tasha's Laughter Club. Tasha Toth is the Certified Laughter Leader. Complete details will be posted soon. For more information right now, contact Tasha at 517-333-8603 or ttoth86@yahoo.co.jp.

Romeo
Laughter Club of Romeo. Meets Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Senior Activity Center-Gold Room, 361 Morton St. Bev and Frank Moran are the Certified Laughter Leaders. For information contact Marion Sorensen, sorensenm@rwbparksrec.org, or 586752-9601, ext. 212. To find out more about Bev's availability for speaking on the topic of laughter and a healthy quality of life, send e-mail to bajm51@hotmail.com.

Royal Oak
Center for Creative Living Laughter Club. This club meets at 317 E. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak. Final schedule is still pending. Angela Mazur is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information about how to attend the laughter club, or to bring Angela's delightful and informative and programs to your organization, contact Angela at angmazur@juno.com or 586-939-2393, or 248-414-4050.

Shelby Township
Shelby Senior Center Laughter Club. Meets Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Angela Mazur is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information about how to join the club send e-mail to seniors@shelbytwp.org or call 586-739-7540. To find out more about Angela's availability for speaking on the topic of laughter and a healthy quality of life, send e-mail to angmazur@juno.com.

Albert Lea
Laughter to Heart. This club meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Diane Hill who is the Certified Laughter Leader. Diane takes her laughter club to work with the management staff at Brookside Education Center. She has her sights set on bringing joyful, laughter-filled programs to staff and residents at all kinds of long-term facilities. Diane is experienced and capable of bringing continuing education programs to healthcare professional staff, too. For more information about bringing any of Diane's wonderful programs to your organization, business, or community, contact her at awoh@charter.net or 507-383-8547.

Minneapolis
The Laughing Bird Laughter Club (L.O.O.N = Laugh Outloud Often & Noisily) Meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement. Stacy Berglund is the Certified Laughter Leader. Stacy is available for laughter club demonstrations as well as for talks and workshops about the role of laughter in healthy lifestyles and positive workplaces. To arrange to bring Stacy to your group, organization, or community, contact her at stacyberglund@msn.com or 952-831-1432.

Rochester
Rochester Laughter Club. Meets various days, times and locations. Vicky Snyder, Certified Laughter Leader. For more information contact cctraining@prodigy.net.

St.Paul
Smile Connections. Meets at Regions Hospital, 3rd Wednesday of every month, 12:00-12:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Open to the public and FREE. Bobbie Speich and Mary Kne are the Certified Laughter Leaders. Bobbie and Mary are available for laughter club demonstrations and for talks & other fun, informative programs about health and how to incorporate play into your life. For more information about attending the wonderful Smile Connections sessions, or bringing them to you group, organization, community, or business, contact Bobbie at smilenurseheart@msn.com or 651-405-3082.

St. Louis
Inner Magic. This club meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Jan Castanis, RN, or Doreen Kozeny, RN, who are the Certified Laughter Leaders. Jan is also a Certified Holistic Nurse. In addition to their life-changing laughter club programs, they facilitate a monthly personal growth group, and they are available for talks, retreats and other fun & informative programs on topics such as self-care, energetic healing, energetics of the work place, women and power, and more. For more information about bringing their hilarious & healing laughter club and other programs to your organization, group or community, contact them at jancastanis@yahoo.com or 314-602-6750, and visit www.myinnermagic.net.

St. Louis
Krazeey Kozeny Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Ed Kozeny, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. In addition to laughter clubs, Ed has a strong interest in a caregiver support group, and support groups for divorced & separated; he works in the ManKind Project, does inner child work, and is a volunteer hospital chaplain. For more information about bringing Ed's laughter club and other programs to your organization, group or community, contact him at edkozeny@edkozeny.com, or call (314) 966-8858, and visit www.edkozeny.com.

St. Louis
Green Park Senior Living Community Laughter Club, meets various days and times and is not open to the public. For information contact Jamie Sabourin, CLL, dharp@chs-corp.com.

MONTANA
Belgrade
LaffinWerx - Exercise your Laffin Rx. The first laughter club in Montana! Meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Kathryn Quinn McBee, who is the Certified Laughter Leader and a member of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Kathryn is a Licensed Social Service Worker, a caring clown (known as Glory Bee), a Reiki practitioner, and she presents talks & classes on health and stress management. Her primary work is with the elderly and their caregivers. To arrange for a laughter club demonstration or to have Kathryn come to your facility, organization, or community, contact her at katmcbee@cu.imt.net or 1-866-681-0551.

NEBRASKA

Lincoln
LAFF4Life Laughter Club, meets various days, times, and locations. Patricia Harper are Jay Rohman are the Certified Laughter Leader. Patricia is also available to give laughter club demonstrations and to give talks, workshops, and seminars about the power of humor in business and healthcare, and for older adults. Her website is http://www.patthaha.com, phone 402-488-6014, or e-mail Patt@patthaha.com. Contact Jay at encouraging101@yahoo.com.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Newfields
Granite State Giggles - Laugh Free and Live!! New Hampshire's First Laughter Club! This club will meet at various dates, times, and locations by prior arrangement. Saundra Maisey is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information about bringing Saundra's entertaining and informative programs to your group, organization, or community, contact her at dcs4662@aol.com, or 603-778-6316.

Haddonfield
Laugh With Lucy! This club meets various dates, times and locations. Lucy Sheffield is the Certified Laughter Leader. A mild-mannered Optometrist by day, Lucy is also "Feather", a caring clown who has traveled to bring healthy laughter and good-natured fun to China & Russia (with Patch Adams), Jamaica, Mexico and the east coast of the United States. She available for talks and demonstrations about laughter clubs and clowning. For information about bringing Lucy to your business, organization or community, contact her at lps26@comcast.net, or 856-429-3058.

Hamilton
CLUB HA-HA! This club meets on the first Tuesday each month at 10:00 a.m., and on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m., at the Mercer County Geriatric Center, 2300 Hamilton Ave. The Certified Laughter Leaders are Lorraine Mackersie and Marie Bethke. For information contact lboyd@mercercounty.org, or call 609-588-5856.

Jersey City/Newark
Centerpoint. This club meets various days, times and locations, by prior arrangement. Participants engage in laughter exercises and principles of good-hearted living. In addition to being a Certified Laughter Leader, Ben Evans is an Advance Practice Registered Nurse and clergyman who utilizes holistic techniques in his work with groups for health promotion. He is board certified in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health nursing as well as a certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner. Ben is also available for educational presentations and other programs about health and laughter. For more information contact Ben at FrBenFsp@aol.com or 201-333-1094.

Lawrenceville
Heart to Hearts, Inc. Laughter Club, 78 Ditmars Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ; for meeting times and dates contact Marie Bethke, love2laugh@att.net.

Manchester
Library Laffers. Sandi Stark is the Certified Laughter Leader and Librarian. This club is open to the the public. It meets at various dates and times at the Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library, 21 Colonial Dr., Manchester, NJ 08759. Sandi is available for talks and fun programs about the benefits of laughter and enjoying life. For more information about attending a laughter club session, or to bring Sandi to your group, community, organization, or business, contact Sandi at laughinglibrarian@yahoo.com, or 732-408-0590.

Mercerville
RWJ Hamilton Laughter Club. This club is open to the public an meets various dates and times at the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital Center for Health and Wellness. Marie Bethke and Marleane Hutchinson are the Certified Laughter Leaders. Shirley Roberts is the Administrator. Please call to find out when the next meeting is and to confirm your attendance (bring a friend, too). Call Shirley at 609-631-6819; contact Marleane at 609-586-8131 or e-mail her at marh35@juno.com.

Monmouth
Monmouth Laughter Club. Eileen Fuorry, RN, is the Certified Laughter Leader, conducting Laughter Club sessions various dates, times and locations, plus a variety of related programs including talks and seminars on laughter, attitudes and health. For more information, contact Eileen at raydon01@Yahoo.com or 732-458-5423.

Robbinsville
Rose Hill Assisted Living Laughter Club. This club meets on Tuesdays at 2::00 p.m., at the Rose Hill Assisted Living, 1150 Washington Blvd. It is is open to the residents. The Certified Laughter Leaders are Marleane Hutchinson and Marie Bethke. For information about attending or observing, contact marh35@juno.com, or call Sheila Wilson, Activity Director at 609-371-7007.

Warren/Hunterdon County area
Have Laughs, Will Travel. Meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Cathy Parochniack, who is the Certifies Laughter Leader. For more information about having a demonstration of laughter can improve health, reduce stress, and help you enjoy life more, contact Cathy at 908-479-1954, or cathyparochniack@hotmail.com.

Warren
Laugh Out Loud Laughter Club. We meet Mondays at 8PM and Thursdays at 11AM, at Trinity United Church, 118 King George Rd., Warren. Yvette Halpin is the Certified Laughter Leader and a Certified Yoga Instructor. She is available for a variety of informative programs about laughter, yoga and healthy lifestyles. Gentle yoga classes are also available on an ongoing basis. For more information, you can contact Yvette at yogaldylvs@aol.com, or 732-469-7858.

West Orange
Yeah for Yoga Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times, and locations by arrangement. Marcia Schoppik is the Certified Laughter Leader. Marcia is available to give demonstrations of therapeutic laughter activity. For more information about bringing Marcia to you school, business, organization or community, contact her at yeahforyoga@gmail.com or 973-568-9167.

Albuquerque/Rio Rancho
Albuquerque/Rio Rancho Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times and locations. Dick Blinzler is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information you can contact Dick at blinzlers@msn.com, or 505-891-3085.

Santa Fe
Santa Fe NM Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times and locations. Christine Valentini is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, you can contact Christine at laughlightly@aol.com, or 505-471-2129.

Albany
The Laughter Factor. Meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Arleen Urell, Certified Laughter Leader. Arleen is also available for Laughter Club demonstrations and talks about the fascinating, health-giving, life-affirming powers of humor and laughter at home and at work. For more information and to arrange to bring Arleen to your organization or community, contact her at laughfactor@nycap.rr.com or 518-459-5559.

Buffalo
Lighten Up! Buffalo/Niagara Meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Caren M. Kolerski, the Certified Laughter Leader. Caren is also a speaker, Life Coach, Louise Hay workshop leader, and specialist in stress management. She is available to present wonderful programs about Creating a Life That Works! For more information about bringing Caren to your organization, business, or community, contact her at caren@heartwingshealing.com or (716) 983-7714.

Clifton Park
Laughter to Go! This club meets various dates, times and locations. Alice Kinney is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, you can contact Alice at Akinney7@nycap.rr.com or 518-527-5505.

East Patchogue
Tranquility Based's Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times, and locations. Jean Summit-Riker is the Certified Laughter Leader. She is available for talks and other programs about healthy lifestyles including the power of laughter. For more information, contact Jean at tranquilitybased@aol.com, or 631-289-1371.

Lancaster/Orchard Park
The Laughter Club at Unity. This club is open to the public - everybody is welcome - and meets the second Friday of each month at 7-8 PM, at 2881 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park, NY. Marge Reid is the Certified Laughter Leader. Marge has been in public speaking for 15 years, is a Personal Lifestyle Coach, and is available to present interesting and informative talks & seminars about holistic heart health and support groups. For information about the laughter club, or how to bring Marge to your organization or community, contact her at unityst@adelphia.net 716-684-2007.

Long Island
Barry's Laughter Club. Barry Roberts is a Certified Laughter Leader, and is the author of "Practice Safe Stress." Barry helps businesses achieve maximum profitability and productivity by reducing stress and developing innovative thinking skills. To bring Barry to your organization or community contact him at info@barryroberts.com or 1-877-ROBERTS(762-3787), or visit www.barryroberts.com.

Middletown
Sunshine & Joy Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations, by arrangement. Bette Meci is a Certified Laughter Leader with more than 5 years experience. Her warmth and expertise make her a popular presenter of a variety of related programs including talks and seminars about adding the power of laughter and a positive outlook to everyday life. For more information about bringing Bette to your group, business, organization or community contact her at bettelee@warwick.net or 845-343-0993.

New York City
Big Apple's New Laughter Club...moving to Columbus, Ohio, Spring 2007. Rozanne Landers is the Certified Laughter Leader. Dates, times and locations of club meetings will be announced here soon. Roz is available to present laughter club demonstrations as well as interesting and informative talks about the power of laughter. For more information about how you can bring Roz's wonderful programs to your group or organization, contact her at laughwithroz@rcn.com or 646-226-3892.

New York City
Z LAUGHTER CLUB. Meets at various locations, dates & times. Lisa Wessan, LMSW, is the Certified Laughter Leader. Lisa is available to work with individuals and groups who seek pleasure and fulfillment in their lives through improved energy and heightened consciousness. Lisa is also an internationally published author, an active Reiki Practitioner and on-air host and producer of the monthly Manhattan Cable TV show "Z Lighter Side of Transformation." For more information please call 212-861-0201 or email: info@mirthmaven.com. For schedule of events, see http://www.MirthMaven.com.

Pleasantville/Westchester area
Laugh-it-Up! Laughter Club. Meets at various locations, dates & times by arrangement with Debra Cerbini who is the Certified Laughter Leader. Debra is also a Life Coach, and is known as 'The Creativity Midwife' showing others how bring out their creative energy. Debra is available to present wonderful, informative programs about attracting more laughter into your daily life. For information about bringing her to your community, group, business or organization, contact her at dcerbini@aol.com, or 914-484-0968.

Schenectady
Light-Hearted Laughter Club. Meets various days and times. Club is led by Janet Leahey-Daniels, CLL. For information contact janetleahey@aol.com.

Sullivan/Orange/Ulster County area
Happy Hearts Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Rita Ross, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Rita at rarose@in4web.com, or 845-436-6753. Check back here soon for more news and details.

Burlington
Alamance County Chuckling Chums. This club meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement. Jill Clayton is the Certified Laughter Leader. Jill is also a Licensed Massage Therapist and Body Worker, and sings with the Lucius Wilson Band. Jill is available to give lively and informative talks about self-care for health & happiness. For information about how to bring any of Jill's programs to your business, organization or community, contact her at truthseeker22@triad.rr.com or 336-567-0558.

Eden
Merry Heart Laughter Club. Debra and Andy Watson are the Certified Laughter Leaders. Meeting time 3rd Wednesday of the Month 5:00pm, at LAYNE'S FAMILY PHARMACY, Community Room, 509 S. Van Buren Rd., Eden, NC 27288. As part of their clown ministry, the Watsons are available for inspiring and fun talks about health, courage, and happiness. For more information about bringing Debra & Andy to your group, business or community, contact them at twatsonii@triad.rr.com, or 336-623-5912.

Jamestown
Giggle Till You Cry Club. Meets Wednesdays at noon at Guilford Technical Community College. Margot Horney is the contact person at GTCC, and can be contacted for more information at mlhorney@gtcc.edu. Lundee Amos is the Certified Laughter Leader, and is also available for talks and other delightful programs about laughter, attitudes, and health. To schedule a program like this, contact Lundee at lwamos@gtcc.edu.

Kure Beach

Waves of Laughter located on the coast of NC. Meets Sundays at 2:00 p.m., at various locations. Katie Brennan, Deb Broome, Marie Seneque, and Susan Keckley are the Certified Laughter Leaders, and all are practicing nurses. For more information, contact Susan at salesmarketing@edcompinc.com, or (910)383-2001.

Raleigh
Laugh: For the Health of It! This club meets various days, times and locations. Ginny Gada is the Certified Laughter Leader. Ginny is available to give laughter club demonstrations and to introduce The Principles of Good Hearted Living which prevent hardening of the attitude and promote goodwill. For more information or to bring Ginny to your business or organization, contact her at ginnygada@mail.com, or 919-782-3420.

Raleigh
Luv Laffin' Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement. Bruce Sokol is the Certified Laughter Leader. Bruce is available to present programs on laughter & humor for productivity and enjoying life, and programs for relaxation. For more information about how to bring Bruce to your school, business, or organization, contact him at sokolb@bellsouth.net or 919-413-2437.

Raleigh
Triangle Laughter Club. Meets various days, times and locations. For more information contact Alan Happ, Certified Laughter Leader, casalelo@yahoo.com.

Winston-Salem
Brookridge Laughter Club. This club meets the first Friday of the month at 10 a.m. with Assisted Living residents of Brookridge Baptist Retirement Community; also, they meet with Independent Living residents of Brookridge and guests, the last Friday of the month at 3 p.m.. Bob Plemmons is the Certified Laughter Leader and he is available to give laughter club demonstrations and talks about the benefits of laughter. For more information about being a guest at the laughter club, or how to bring Bob to your community, group or organizations, contact Bob at laughterwithbob@yahoo.com, or 336-759-1044 or
336-766-1183.

Akron
Side-Splitters Club. Wyant Woods Care Center. Meets various days and times and is not open to the public. For information contact Ellen Miller, Certified Laughter Leader, painlesliz1@cs.com.

Akron
Stewart's Caring Place (A Wellness Center for Those Touched by Cancer). NOTE: This club will begin meeting Fall of 2004. Peggy Stabholz is the Certified Laughter Leader, and she is available to present talks and other programs on the importance of laughter and positive attitudes for health and enjoying life. For more information about the Stewart's Laughter Club, call 330-836-1772. For information about Peggy's other programs send e-mail to sabinasky@aol.com.

Aurora
The Great American Chuckle Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations by prior arrangement. Peg Havanas is the Certified Laughter Leader. Peg is available to give talks and other programs about laughter and healthy lifestyles. For more information, contact Peg at ponyexpresspeggy@hotmail.com or 330-562-7308.

Beavercreek
Lively Laffers Laughter Club. This club meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month, at 2:30 p.m., at Trinity Community, for residents. Guests are welcome by arrangement with Ron Wilson, ADC, the Certified Laughter Leader. Ron is available to present interesting and informative programs about laughter, health and happiness. You can make a reservation to attend the laughter club, or arrange to bring Ron to your organization by contacting him at rwilson@uchinc.org or 937-426-8481.

Canton
Canton Christian Laughter Club. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month at 10:00 a.m., at the Canton Christian Nursing Home. It is not open to the public. Peggy Stabholz is the Certified Laughter Leader. Peggy is available to present wonderful programs about laughter, health & happiness. For information about this club, how to be an observer, and how to bring Peggy to your school or organization, contact her at sabinasky@aol.com or call 330-456-0004.

Canton
Inn at Belden Village Laughter Club. Meets Fridays at 10:00 a.m. at the Inn at Belden Village. Peggy Stabholz is the Certified Laughter Leader. Peggy is available to present wonderful programs about laughter, health & happiness. For information about this club, and how to bring Peggy to your school or organization, contact her at sabinasky@aol.com or call 330-493-0096.

Columbus
Organic Laughter! Next meeting theme: A Funny Valentine Could Be Serious; 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Thursday, February 22, 2007, at Wild Oats Community Market, 1555 West Lane Ave., Upper Arlington. $5.00. Come to laugh and stay to shop because every attendee receives a 10%-off coupon for the Wild Oats Market, offering a large selection of grocery items, bulk foods, meat & dairy substitutes, and frozen food. Deli. Juice bar, salad bar, and bakery. RSVP your reservation. Steve Wilson and Susan Stewart, RN, Health Educator, are the Certified Laughter Leader. Susan is also available for laughter club demonstrations and fascinating talks about humor & laughter for health and a happy life. For more information contact laughwalker@aol.com, or 614-855-4733.

Columbus
Regency Manor Laughter Club, meets various days and times and is generally not open to the public. Ann Underwood, ADC, is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information contact aunderwood@chs-corp.com.

Dayton
Riverside Laughter Club, meets various days and times at the Riverside Nursing Center, and is generally not open to the public. Dawn Wyatt is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information call 937-278-0723.

Dayton
Wood Glen Laughter Club, meets various days and times at Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community, and is generally not open to the public. Debbie Lowe is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information contact dveley@uchinc.org.

Defiance
BLT - Bootsies Laughter Tour. Meets Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. For details about location and to make a reservation, contact Sandy Beard, Certified Laughter Leader, def_aca_sbe@nwoca.org.

Lorrain
Ohio Extended Care Center Laughter Club, meets various days and times and is not open to the public. For information contact Evangeline Garcia, RN, CLL, vangiemex@yahoo.com.

Parma
Greenbrier Laughter Club, meets various days and times and is not open to the public. For information contact Dianne Cepik, ADC, Certified Laughter Leader, d.cepik@chs-corp.com.

Parma
Pine Grove/Communicare Laughter Club, meets various days and times and is not open to the public. For information contact Michele Dooling, CLL, dsmith@chs-corp.com.

Parma Heights
Northgate Park Laughter Club, meets various days and times and is not open to the public. For information contact Janine Cavanaugh, CLL, wsandkam@chs-corp.com.

Richfield
Pine Valley Care Center Laughter Club, meets various days and times and is not open to the public. For information contact Claudia Ledenican, cledenican@ameritech.net.

Richmond Heights
Grand Pointe Laughter Club, meets various days and times and is not open to the public. For information contact Susan Kozan, CLL, skozan@chs-corp.com.

Strongsville
Falling Water Healthcare Center Laughter Club, meets various days and times and is not open to the public. For information contact Michelle Young, CLL, npehanic@chs-corp.com.

Shelby
Crestwood Care Center Laughter Club. This club meets various days and time for staff and residents. For more information, contact Janeen Newland, Certified Laughter Leader, franknewland@hotmail.com.

Twinsburg
Jest for the Health of it! Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times, and locations by prior arrangement. Maureen Mesicko is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information about bringing Maureen's life-affirming laughter-filled programs to your group, organization or community, contact her at M3Laffs@aol.com, or 440-263-7099.

OKLAHOMA

Bixby
Two Loose Screws and a Tight Bolt. The first laughter club in Oklahoma! This club meets various dates, times, and locations, by arrangement with Janice Damron and Taryn Cordell, who are the Certified Laughter Leaders. More details will be posted here soon. For information about bringing Janice and Taryn to your organization, business, or community, contact twoloose@sbcglobal.net, or 918-809-5692.

Corvallis
Springboard Laughter Club. Jean Bonifas is your Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Jean at jeanbonifas@proaxis.com, or 541-752-1399. Check back here soon for complete details.

Portland
Portland's Laughter Club. Gail Hand, Certified Laughter Leader, conducts Laughter Club sessions in the Coh Theater in NW Portland on various weeknights and offers daytime programs as well. For more information, please go to: http://www.gailhand.com for a list of classes in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA. or write to gail@gailhand.com.

Bethel Park

Bethel Park Library Laughter Club. Mary Mullen is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information about dates, times and locations of laughter club meeting sessions, contact Mary at mullenm@einetwork.net or 412-835-2207, ext. 264.

Harrisburg
The Laughter Company. This club meets various days, times and locations. Gail Ellen Riegler, BS, M.Ed., is the Certified Laughter Leader. Gail offers Therapeutic Laughter Fitness classes as well as gentle chair yoga classes, especially in Long Term Care. She is available for interesting and informative talks, workshops, and "Laugh, Lunch and Learn" Programs in the Harrisburg and surrounding areas. To arrange to have Gail's programs for your group or organization, contact her at geellen@aol.com or 717-540-0872.

King of Prussia
Laughing for the Health of It. Meets on request for social, civic, business, professional and other organizations. Irene Doniger is the Certified Laughter Leader. To bring Irene's enlightening and informative programs to your group, contact her at mbcc19406@yahoo.com or 610-265-8806 ext 3.

Lancaster
LMA LAUGHTER CLUB. This club meets various dates and times. Elaine Boltz is the Certified Laughter Leader and is available for humor related talks, programs and seminars. LMA (Life Management Associates) provides Laughter Clubs for organizations including schools, health care organizations, and financial institutions. LMA also specializes in Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), organizational consulting, crisis management, and trainings on many topics related to improving organizational effectiveness. For more information on how to �Laugh Stress Away with LMA� or inquire about our other services, contact Elaine Boltz at eboltz@lmasystems.com or 717-394-6688.

Lancaster
The Lancaster Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times and locations. Sheila Lucas and Maureen von Essence are the Certified Laughter Leaders. They are available for laughter club demonstrations and other programs about laughter and healthy lifestyles. For more information you can contact Sheila at nursesrock@comcast.net, or 717-475-9132, or contact Maureen at vonessence@comcast.net or 717-393-0445.

Philadelphia
Philly Phun Laughter Club. This club meets various days, times and locations. For more information contact Barbara Hee, Certified Laughter Leader, ghee7@comcast.net or 215-342-9331.

Philadelphia Suburbs
Stress...NOT! Laughter Club. This club meets various days, times and locations. Marci Thomas, BSW and laughter guru is the Certified Laughter Leader. In addition to Laugh Clubs, Workshops and Seminars help her spread her "de-stressing" tools for those who are looking to create a life filled with good health and a sense of well being. Give it a try...you'll love it! For information, contact Marci at stressnotlaughterclub@verizon.net.

Pittsburgh & Tri-state Area
Good Hearted Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times and locations, by arrangement with Sharon Hamovitz who is the Certified Laughter Leader. "Imagine a life with less stress and more laughter. I work with the child in all of us to achieve that good feeling." The author of "Just Like Gas... This Too Shall Pass!" , Sharon conducts laughter clubs for businesses, schools, and long term care facilities. She speaks on Positive Mental Attitude, how to lighten up and laugh, and positive self-esteem. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. For more information, contact Sharon at justpurelaughter@aol.com or 412-431-3944.

Pittsburgh
Three Rivers Laughter Club. This club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month at 7:30 pm, at First Unitarian Church, 605 Morewood Ave. (Morewood & Ellsworth) in Shadyside. Dave Russell is the Certified Laughter Leader. Dave is also available for talks about better intimate partner relationships. To arrange to bring Dave to your group or organization for a laughter club or a talk, contact him at dmdixierussell@aol.com, or 412-271-7660. Call Thursday afternoon to confirm meeting schedule.

Plymouth Meeting
Laughing All The Way. This club meets various days, times and locations. For details about programs contact Susan Simon, Certified laughter Leader, seniorsue@aol.com, 610-587-0239.

Quakertown/Richboro area
Joy-Full. This club meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Laurie Rock, RN, the Certified Laughter Leader. A holistic health educator, Laurie is experienced in working with chronic illness such as fibromyalgia, and she is a Licensed Massage Therapist. For more information about having a laughter club program in your community, or bringing Laurie to your group, organization or business, contact her at laurierock@verizon.net, or 267-664-4997.

Zelienople
Passavant Retirement Community Laughter Club. Fitness Wellness Program club meets Tuesdays at noon starting September 19, 2006; Assisted Living club meets alternate Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., starting September 5, 2006; Independent Living club meets alternate Tuesdays at 3 p.m., starting September 12, 2006; Skilled Nursing club meets alternate Fridays at 10:00 a.m., staring September 8th. Cathy Reid is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Cathy at creid@lutheranseniorlife.org, or 724-452-5400, ext. 3432.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Pawleys Island
Laughter at the Beach. South Carolina's First Registered Laughter Club! This club meets Thursdays at 10 AM at Eggs Up Grill Meeting Room (no charge), and other dates, times and locations by arrangement with Kathy Shader, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. With fifteen years of pre-school teaching experience, Kathy helps bring out the best kid in all of us through her fun-filled laughter club programs. For more information, contact Kathy at kshader@sc.rr.com or 843-237-4260.

TENNESSEE

Nashville
Bordeaux Laughers. This club is for residents of Bordeaux Long-Term Care and is open to the community, too. It meets at 1414 County Hospital Road, Nashville. Barbara Rumble is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information about dates and times and specific location, contact debbie.meredith@nashville.gov or 615-862-6860.

Nashville
Laughing Out Loud Laughter Club. Tennessee's first laughter club! This club meets various dates, times and locations by prior arrangement. Eileen Wallach is the Certified Laughter Leader. Eileen delivers laughter club sessions and a variety of other fun & informative programs to help you live happier and live better. To bring Eileen to your group, organization or community, contact her at 615-952-9605, or eileen@laughleader.com.

Austin
Laughing Matters at Humor U. The club meets at various dates, times and locations by prior arrangement. Ann Fry is the Certified Laughter Leader. Ann is the founder of "Humor U", a business consulting and coaching company helping organizations change to a more positive culture. Ann says, "Change-driven, stress-prone organizations need creative, resilient employees more than ever before. If you believe in the importance of laugher and humor in the workplace, here's your opportunity to make a difference in the world of work." For information about the laughter club or to arrange for one of Ann's sparkling and informative talks or workshops, contact her at ann@humoru.com, or 512-342-1077, and visit http://www.humoru.com.

Austin/Buda/San Marcos
Leona's Laughter Club. Meets various locations, days and times. Mark Iberg MSIS, RRT, AE-C is the Certified Laughter Leader. Mark earned a Interdisciplinary Masters degree studying human performance technology, leadership, team building, organizational behavior and research methods. In addition to Leona's Laughter Club, Mark is available for programs/seminars detailing the science and benefits of therapeutic laughter. For more information contact Mark at mli@lcsvs.com .

Houston
Love and Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times, and locations by arrangement with Christina Webb who is the Certified Laughter Leader. Christina is also a Licensed Unity Teacher. More details will be posted here soon. For additional information, and to arrange to bring Chris to your group, business, organization or community, visit www.withlovechristina.com, and contact her at 281-701-9657, or gigglechris@sbcglobal.net.

Houston
The Houston Laughter Club; 5228 Blossom Street. Please call 832 3474766 for laughter days. Contact Certified Laughter Leader: Jan Christiansen, jchristiansenfn@aol.com

Irving
Laughter Club of Irving, Texas. Lawrence Dsouza is the Certified Laughter Leader who leads club sessions on various days, times and at various location. David also is available for talks and other programs about better health through laughter. For more information, contact Lawrence at lawrenceldsouza@yahoo.com.

San Antonio
San Antonio Laughter Club. Who doesn't need to laugh? Come laugh 'til you drop. Join our club or let us help you start one at your workplace. Whether you are a professional, para-professional, certified or just plain certifiable, call me and let's get people relieving stress with therapeutic laughter. Call for presentations or laughter sessions from seven minutes to forty-five minutes depending on your organization's needs. Corporate offices, Teachers, Nurses, Long-Term Care Facilities, Hospices, whatever. Call Skye Dicker for more information. (210) 473-2619 or send me an email at skyedicker@yahoo.com

San Antonio
Giggles Galore. This club meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Kim Grice, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information about laugh therapy and Kim's fun & informative speaking programs, contact her at oxford@uthscsa.edu or 210-567-8886.

UTAH

American Fork
Laughter 4 Life. Lisa McMillan is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information contact Lisa at laughter4life@yahoo.com, or (801)763-8003. Check back here soon for more news and details.

Salt Lake City
Barbara Mitchell is the Certified Laughter Leader. Dates, times, and locations will be posted soon. For more information contact Barbara at barbaramitchellrtg@hotmail.com.

Alexandria
The Fountains at Washington House, 5100 Fillmore Ave.; meets various days & times for residents. James "Scotty" Scott, Certified Laughter Leader, provides clubs sessions, talks, seminars and other laughter programs. For more information contact Melissa Beth Honig, Community Life, mhonig@thefountains.com.

Danville
Long Life Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times, and locations, and sessions can be arranged for groups by request. Jennifer Sabatini is the Certified Laughter Leader. To bring Jennifer's laughter club as well as informative programs about sales, service, leadership, team building, stress management, and surviving job loss, to your organization or community, contact Jennifer at jsabatini@dixiesales.com, or 434-334-4135.

Richmond
Virginia Laughter Lovers Club meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 11:30 AM Tuesday at 5:30 PM at 1702 Tunbridge Drive, Richmond, VA 23238. Vishwa and Indu Bhargava are the Certified Laughter Leaders. For
information contact them by phone: 804 740 5529, or E-mail: asiana@vcu.org

WASHINGTON, DC - see District of Columbia listings above

Bellevue-Seattle area
Mobile Mirth. The First Registered Laughter Club in Washington! This Club meets various days and times. Gail Wolz is the Certified Laughter Leader and is a member of A.A.T.H., the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. In addition to leading laughter clubs, Gail is available for talks and other informative & fun programs about laughter topics and therapeutic humor. For more information contact Gail at mirthonwings@aol.com or 425-228-8436.

Bellingham
Bellingham Laughter Club. This club meets select Sundays at 4 PM, in the Main room of the Rhythms of Life Wellness Studio, 1012 DuPont Street. Mary Jensen and Linda Read are the Certified Laughter Leaders. THey are available for independent laughter club sessions by arrangement. For more information contact therapeuticstudio@msn.com, or 360-920-3617.

Freeland
Beverly's Famous Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Beverly Rose, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information and to arrange to attend one of Beverly's fabulous famous laughter club session, contact her at bubbybev@whidbey.com, or 360-331-1110.

Renton
Renton Laughter Club. Meets at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 1700 Edmonds Ave. NE. The public is welcome to stop in Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, to rest & recharge (at no charge!) with Sherrie Elmer, RN, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. In addition to the laughter club, Sherrie is available to give fun & interesting talks about health and well-being. For more information about the club, or to bring Sherrie to your community, business, or organization, contact Sherrie at 253-945-6623, or rentonlaughs@hotmail.com.

Seattle
Morgan Sontag's Laughter Club. Morgan Sontag is your Certified Laughter Leader. For more information contact her at 206-940-6965. Check back here soon for more details,

Seattle
Roaring Mouse Laughter Club. Meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., at Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio, 7526 - 20th Ave. NE. Drop-in $3.00. Teresa Verde is the Certified Laughter Leader. Information: 206-784-9776 or onethousandlaughs@yahoo.com. Teresa has over five years experience leading laughter programs in the Seattle area. She is also available to come to your organization to lead an informative, enlightening and joyous program on The Dynamic Power of Laughter.

Seattle
Ha-Ha-Ha-Snort Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations, by arrangement. Watch for meetings at South Seattle Community College starting Fall of 2006. Mike Steffancin is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information contact, Mike at hahahasnort@gmailcom or 206-706-5190.

Seattle
A-Ha! Laughter. This club meets various dates, times and locations. Adora Brouillard is the Certified Laughter Leader. Check back soon for details. For more information, contact Adora at adorab@emeritus.com or 206-298-2909.

Seattle
S.C.T.W.C. Laughter Club is a program of the Mind-Body Medicine department of Seattle Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center. The Club meets one afternoon each month at 2:00 pm. Gail C. Wolz (mirthonwings@aol.com) is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information contact Robin Adler, 206-292-2277, robina@seattlecancerwellness.com.

Tacoma
Beaming Betsy's Virtual Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with the the leader. Betsy Robinson is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Betsy at betsylr@harbornet.com or 253-473-3473.

University Place
Laughter Lovers Laughter Club. Linda Allen is a Certified Laughter Leader who leads club sessions and also provides talks, seminars and other programs about the power of laughter. For more information contact Linda at lallen_violet@hotmail.com.

Ft. Atkinson
Mary Brennell's Laughter Club. This club meets various days, times, and locations. Mary Brennell is the Certified Laughter Leader. Mary is available for laughter demonstrations as well as talks and other programs on health. Contact her at mabren@charter.net.

Kenosha
Fun Squad Laughter Club. This club meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Charles "Chip" Lutz, MSEd, Czar of Humoration and Slayer of the work doldrums, who is the Certified Laughter Leader. Enhance your corporate Wellness Program with Laughter Fitness! Increase your organizational effectiveness with a workshop on Humor and Laughter in the workplace! Chip is also available for leadership coaching, keynotes, and other training needs. For more information, contact Chip at cwlutz@gmail.com, funsquadinc@gmail.com, or 262-960-2034.

Milwaukee
Milwaukee Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement. Diane Kane is the Certified Laughter Leader. Diane is available for fun and informative talks, workshops and demonstrations on the benefits of laughter. To arrange to have Diane come to your group or organization, contact her at keeplaughing@sbcglobal.net, or 414-351-3059.

Oshkosh
Evergreen Retirement Community - Evergreen Laughter Club. Several laughter clubs meet here for the benefit of staff and residents. Linda Greene is the Certified Laughter Leader. Linda is also available for speaking engagements for your group or organization, on health-related topics and the amazing power of positive laughter. For information, contact Linda at Lgreene@evergreenoshkosh.com or (920) 237-2124.

Northwest Wisconsin Area
Hodag Laughter Club. Meets every Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m., in West Side Park. Leadership by Janine Samz, RN, Certified Laughter Leader, and member of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Available for official Laughter Clubs as well as presentations on the power of therapeutic humor in all walks of life, for organizations, businesses, hospitals and nursing homes. For more information, contact Janine at j9mc@hotmail.com or 715-369-4514.

Waukesha County
Lake Country Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations by prior arrangement. Steve Sierlecki is the Certified Laughter Leader. He is available for laughter club sessions, demonstrations, and talks about the value of laughter for life. For more information, contact Steve at ssierlecki@wi.rr.com or 262-695-5688.

Evanston
Education Center Laughter Club. Meets various days, times, and locations plus sessions can be arranged for groups by request. Mike Williams, Education Director/Consultant/Trainer, and Rocky Young, Instructor/Trainer are the Certified Laughter Leaders. To bring the Education Center�s Laughter Club as well as informative, enlightening programs about Leadership, Teambuilding, Stress Management, Time Management, Debt Elimination, Personal Finance, Job Search, Interviewing Skills, R�sum� Writing, and Microsoft application programs and more to your organization or group, contact Mike Williams at mwilliams@uintaeducation.org or Rocky Young at ryoung@uintaeducation.org.

Sheridan
Haarty Connections Laughter Club. This club meets Wednesdays, at 5:30 p.m., at 145 S. Main St., Sheridan 82801. Lynn Gordon, LPC, is the Certified Laughter Leader. Lynn is an NLP Master Practitioner with Health Certification. She is also a counselor, trainer, consultant and teacher. Lynn is available to speak & train on health, well-being, and successful living. Contact Lynn at legordon@fiberpipe.net. You can view our website at http://www.mainstreetyoga.us

Calgary
Travelling Laughter Club. Meets at various locations, hence its name. Sheila Ward is the Certified Laughter Leader. Sheila can bring the club to you, and is also available to present programs about laughter and its effect on body, mind, and spirit. For information about this club, regular location and times, and how to bring Sheila to your organization, contact her at travellinglaughterclub@shaw.ca or call 403-875-1266.

Calgary

Just Kidding Laughter Club. The Just Kidding Laughter Club has moved to the Alberta Children's Hospital for 2005, and will resume the First Thursday of each month from 6 - 8 PM. January 6th is the next meeting, then February 3rd - March 3rd - April 7th. We meet at the Alberta Children's Hospital in the school gymnasium at the south end of the hospital. The hospital is just off 17th Avenue and Crowchild Trail. 1820 Richmond Road SW. Cheryl Ann Oberg, Certified Laughter Leader, provides clubs sessions, talks, seminars and other laughter programs. For more information contact justkidding@missloosie.com.

Lethbridge
LRH Tee Hee Laughter Club. Meets various days and time throughout the Health Region. For more information contact Lynne Hunter-Johnston, Certified Laughter Leader, lynnehj@telusplanet.net.

Red Deer Laughter Club.

Offers fee-based laughter sessions to workplaces, meeting programs, events, and organizations. Learn how to improve physical and mental health, morale, teamwork, creativity, and productivity, through laughter. Chris Barnes, Nancy Verdin, and Pat Parkinson are the Certified Laughter Leaders. For more information about these valuable hilarious and informative programs to your organization, community or workplace, contact Pat at rdlc@shaw.ca, or 403-346-6619.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

North Vancouver
Happy Destiny Laughter Club. This club meets for an hour every Saturday at 1:00 pm, at St. Andrews United Church Hall - Christian Education Center, 1044 St. Georges Ave., in the lounge. All ages welcome! Dress comfortably. Bring water. Drop in fee $5.00. Sharon Jackson is the Certified Laughter Leader. Sharon has extensive experience as a mental health counselor, program facilitator, and recovery coach, who helps people put the fun back into life and take some of the stress out. Sharon is also available to present talks and other interesting & informative programs about the power of laughter, good mental health, and your happy destiny. For more information about how to arrange for Sharon to come to your organization, group or community, contact her her at 778-836-0956 or happydestiny@shaw.ca.

NEW BRUNSWICK

Hilarious Province-wide Laughter Club
Zari-Zari Laughter Club (bilingual). Meets various dates, times, and locations by arrangement with Bernice Landry, Certified Laughter Leader. Envoyez courriel ou t�l�phonez pour plus d'info/Please email info@zari-zari.com, or call for information (506)759-9342.

MANITOBA

Winnipeg
Uplifting Laughter. Meets various dates, times, and locations. Dorian Guerard is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information about bringing Dorian's programs to your community, group, organization or business, contact her at travel@lidopromotions.com or 204-487-0455.

NOVA SCOTIA

ONTARIO

Ancaster/Hamilton
The Happy, Healthy, Hearty Laughter Club. Meets various dates, time and locations by arrangement. Pam Tracz is the Certified Laughter Leader. Pam is a professional motivation speaker and author who uses her extensive background as a Registered Nurse of 36 years as a guide to motivate others. Her programs are dynamic, informative, and fun. For information about her laughter club and other services, contact Pam at pam@pamtracz.com, or call 905-296-1012, and visit www.pamtracz.com and www.laughterisgoodforyou.com.

Burlington
Giggles Laughter Club. Meets various dates, time and locations by arrangement. Brenda Kristensen is the Certified Laughter Leader. Brenda is available to give talks about the power of laughter, and how to prevent hardening of the attitudes. For information about bringing Brenda to your business, organization, or community, and to schedule a laughter club, contact her at laffjustbecuz@yahoo.com or 905-331-5664.

Grand Valley
Carol Lee Hubert, Certified Laughter Leader, provides a variety of laughter programs - talks, workshops, laughter club sessions - throughout Canada and the U.S. For details, contact Carol at laughing@bellnet.ca or 1-888-829-2112.

Haliburton County
Rainbow Connection. This laughter club meets various dates, times and locations. Shelley King is the Certified Laughter Leader. She is also a creative and enthusiastic facilitator and speaker whose goal is to enrich the lives of others by inspiring creativity, fun and healing. Her clowning, therapeutic laughter, storytelling, and expressive arts programs are enjoyed by children and adults of all ages and abilities. For information about her laughter club or how to bring Shelley to your organization, business or community, contact her at info@rainbowconnection.ca or 705-448-8889.

London
London Laughter Club. This laughter club meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Donna Gill, the Certified Laughter Leader. Also known as Jenny Wren (her clown persona), Donna provides entertainment for children and adults of all ages. She also presents fascinating talks and other interesting programs about health, happiness, and enjoying life. For more information, contact Donna at donna.gill@sympatico.ca or 519-868-8958.

Oakville
Lotus Laughter. Meets Wednesdays 7:30-8:15 p.m., location to be announced. Lotus Nip-Bogrees is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Lotus at lotusnb@cogeco.ca.

Oakville
Buttons N' Bows Laughter Club. Meets every 4th Tuesday of the month from 8:00 � 9:00 p.m. at 220 Wyecroft Rd. Suite 201, Oakville, ON L6K 3V1. Sheila Branch is the Certified Laughter Leader for the Club. To contact Sheila please e-mail her at laughter@cogeco.ca .

Ottawa
Laffter Train. Meets various dates, times and locations, by arrangement with Ken Bickley who is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Ken at 613-824-0356, or klowncounsel@netscape.net.

Ottawa
Laugh With Me Laughter Club. Meets various locations, days and times. Suzi Sauve is the Certified Laughter Leader. Suzi is also available for talks, demonstrations and other fun & informative programs about the power of laughter for health. For more information contact Suzi at laughwithme@rogers.com or phone 613-738-9272, and visit http://www.laughwithme.ca.

Stratford
Stratford Laughter Club - Fun Forsooth! Meets Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m., Zehrs Upstairs Community Room, 865 Ontario St., Stratford. June Boag Coleman is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact June at vocalsolutions@sympatico.com or 519-273-1537.

Toronto
Have a Laugh Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations by arrangement with Liana Voia, the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Liana at liana.voia@utoronto.ca.

Toronto
LOL-Laugh Out Loud Laughter Club. Meets various dates, times and locations. Please call to arrange for a laughter club session or a talk by Kathleen. Kathleen McAulay is the Certified Laughter Leader. For information about joining the club as well as Kathleen's availability for speaking on topics related to laughter and health, send e-mail to lightenupproductions@rogers.com or 647-223-7922.

Windsor
Laugh It Up. Jenny Van der Marel, Certified Laughter Leader, leads laughter clubs and provides talks, and entertainment programs. For more information go to www.popcorntheclown.net, or send e-mail to vandermareljenn@netscape.net.

QUEBEC

Montreal
Heal-arious Laughter. Details will be announced soon. Tracy Shafter is the Certified Laughter Leader. For more information, contact Tracy at 514-895-1216, or tshaft@primus.ca, or www.healariouslaughter.com.

Montreal
Jewish Rehab Hospital. 3205 Place Alton Goldbloom. The First Laughter Club in Quebec. This is a private club for residents of the rehab center. John Gupta is the Certified Laughter Leader. John is available for talks, workshops and interviews about wellness through laughter. To arrange to bring John's informative and entertaining programs to your organization, group or community, contact him at jgupta@ca.inter.net or call 514-336-1447, and visit http://www.johngupta.com.

SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatoon
Lafter Wellness Laughter Club. Deb Scherbanuik is the Certified Laughter Leader. She is also available to present talks and programs about wellness, building of community, health & happiness for people of every generation and every level of ability. For information about bringing Deb to your organization, business or community, contact her at lafterwellness@sasktel.com.

KOREA
Korea Smile Club.

Meets Sunday ay 18:00, Sukchon Lake in Jamsil- dong Songpa-gu Seoul, #232-3 room No 203. Joseph Lee is the Certified Laughter Leader. Joseph is the most popular laughing man in Korea where his book and speaking programs are well known. He has earned a respected reputation for promoting laughing and positive attitudes in workplaces and with cancer patients. For more information contact habin0781@yahoo.co.kr.

SOUTH AFRICA
Laughter Club-South Africa.

Meets Fridays at 8:00 a.m., at Newkwa Medical Centre, 909/913 Inanda Road, Newlands, Durban, Kwazulu Natal. Shavashni Ramlachan is the Certified Laughter Leader. Shavashni is available to present laughter club demonstrations and programs about laughter, healthy attitudes and healthy living. For more information, contact Shavashni at shavashni@medis.co.za or [27] 315772765.

VENEZUELA
CLUB DE LA RISA de Caracas.

Encontramos todos los martes en 6:30 p.m.. en BOTICA PANGEA NATURAL, Plaza de Centro, Nivel C-3, Paseo Vereda. Avda. Miranda, Grandes de Los Palos. Caracas, 1060. Venezuela. Menahem Belilty y Enrique Vasquez son los L�deres Certificados de la Risa. Para m�s informaci�n, usted puede contactar Enrique en pangea@cantv.net.

We meet every Tuesday at 6:30 pm. at BOTICA NATURAL PANGEA, Centro Plaza, Nivel C-3, Paseo Vereda. Ave. Miranda, Los Palos Grandes. Caracas, 1060. Venezuela. Menahem Belilty and Enrique Vasquez are the Certified Laughter Leaders. For more information, you can contact Enrique at pangea@cantv.net.