AROUND TOWN - Sept. 16, 1999
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TODAY
The Newport Beach Central Library’s Parent-Son Book Club meets at 7 p.m.
Boys in fifth and sixth grades are invited to participate along with a
parent or guardian. The club meets the third Thursday of every month. The
Newport Beach Central Library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. To
register, or for more information, call (949) 717-3807.
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will hold a 90-minute breakfast from
7:15 to 8:45 a.m. at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Drive,
Costa Mesa. Cost is $12 for prepaid reservations and $17 at the door. For
more information, call (714) 885-9090.
The Central Newport Beach Community Assn., the pier to pier community
advocacy group of residents and owners on the peninsula, will hold its
annual meeting at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, on 15th Street at
west Bay Avenue. Participants will hear Ron Baers’ perspective on the
Balboa Village issue and Tom Wall’s comments on the El Toro airport
issue. For more information, call (949) 673-0333.
FRIDAY
Tai chi classes are offered from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Oasis Senior
Center. Tai chi is the gentle way to fitness with slow, flowing movements
that can be done by anyone of any age or physical ability. No special
equipment or attire is required. The fee is $43. Registration is ongoing.
To register or for more information, call (949) 644-3244.
The California Congress Quarter Horse Show will be presented today
through Sunday 19 in the Equestrian Center at the Orange County Fair &
Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call
(702) 242-3344.
SATURDAY
The 15th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day will be held from 9 a.m.
to noon at more than 600 sites on state beaches, bays, rivers, creeks,
parks, roadsides and highways. To volunteer or for more information, call
Mark Patrick at (949) 509-6684.
The Department of Fish and Game and the Orange County Harbors Beaches are
the main sponsors for the estuary cleanup day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
Upper Newport Bay on the corner Back Day Drive and Jamboree. Students,
families and any interested community service groups may come and help
clean up the bay. Lunch will be provided, and transportation to the sites
around the bay will also be available. For more information, call (949)
640-6746.
A workshop titled “Divorce: A New Beginning” will be presented from 10
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the offices of Maxine B. Cohen, 180 Newport Center
Drive, Suite 180 A, Newport Beach. Admission is $40. For more
information, call (949) 644-6435.
“The Ultimate Toy & Collectible Expo” will be presented from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. today through Sunday in Building 12 at the Orange County Fair &
Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Early bird entry is at 9
a.m. and early bird admission is $7. Regular adult admission is $5.
Children 7 and under are free. Proceeds from a raffle will go to the
American Diabetes Association. For more information, call West Coast
Trade Shows at (714) 545-6270.
A computer show will continue through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in
Building 14 at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa. Admission for adults is $5. For more information, call Super
Show Productions Inc. at (714) 838-5941.
A “Make Your Own Fossil Workshop” will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
the Museum of Natural History in Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
in Laguna Niguel. Learn about the fossils found in Orange County and make
your own plaster of Paris cast replica of a fossil to take home. The fee
is $2 for Orange County Natural History Museum members, $6 for
nonmembers. For reservations or more information, call (949) 831-3287.
“Colorful Natives for the Home Garden,” a program offered at Sherman
Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar, will be held at 9:30 a.m. David
Songster of the California Native Plant Society will share his knowledge
of native plant growing. This program is part of the Weekend Gardener
Series, which is free and open to the general public. For more
information, call (949) 673-2261.
The Republican Party of Orange County will host the Orange County
Pro-life PAC Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Alicante Hotel in Garden
Grove. The guest speaker will be state Sen. Ray Haynes. For more
information, call Pat Fane at (714) 692-2003.
The Newport Beach Public Library will hold a free seminar, “Using the
Library: Tools & Tricks,” at 10 a.m. at the library’s Friends Meeting
Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)
717-3801.
Kay Carvotta will present a workshop called Managing Stress With Success
from 10 a.m. to noon at The Latest Thing bookstore, 270 E. 17th St. Cost
for preregistration is $20. For more information, (949) 645-6211.
The Costa Mesa Historical Society will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. at the Diego Sepulveda Adobe on Adams & Mesa Drive. The adobe is
considered the oldest structure in Costa Mesa, built in the early 1800s.
Docents will be available to answer questions. Cost is free. For more
information, call (949) 646-1274.
Salomon Smith Barney will sponsor You and Your 401(k) Rollover Workshop
from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 19000 MacArthur Blvd. at the Penthouse,
Irvine. The event is free to the public. For more information, call (949)
955-7562.
SUNDAY
A bird fair will be presented from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building 10 at the
Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $1 for children under 12.
For more information, call the Orange County Bird Breeders at (714)
828-2607.
Dr. Bunni Tobias, an educational psychologist, will discuss attention
deficit disorder at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, Fashion Island. Tobias, who
specializes in finding solutions for children with learning and
behavioral difficulties, questions whether attention deficit disorder is
always the correct diagnosis for children with these symptoms. For more
information, call (949) 759-0982.
MONDAY
The Republican Party of Orange County Central Committee will hold its
general meeting at 7 p.m. at the South Coast Plaza Westin Hotel, 686
Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa. Admission is free. All Republicans are welcome.
For more information, call (714) 556-8555.
A workshop on “Natural Prevention of Osteoporosis” will be offered at 6
p.m. at the Moss Family Chiropractic, 1617 Westcliff Drive, Suite 200,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 722-1955.
TUESDAY
A class for parents focusing on building relationships, discipline,
positive motivation, conflict resolution and dealing with tantrums, will
be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The class, “Why don’t you listen to me?” is
taught by a licensed clinical social worker and costs $85 per person or
$105 per couple for the fireweed series. Preregistration is required. To
register or for more information, call (949) 253-5701.
Paine Webber will sponsor a seminar on “How to Select a Million Dollar
Institutional Money Manager for your $100,000 Plus Portfolio” at 6:30
p.m. at the Four Season Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive. The event is
free. To make reservations, call (949) 717-3915.
The Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a business referral
breakfast with award-winning journalist Jan Norman at 7:15 a.m. at 4110
MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. Norman is also a columnist and an author.
Her column explores solutions to everyday problems faced by small
businesses. For more information, call (949) 729-4400.
Adventure 16 will host a free presentation on the secrets of Zion
National Park at 7 p.m. at 1959 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (949) 650-3301.
The Orange County chapter of Roundtable for Women in Foodservice will
hold a dinner meeting at 6:45 p.m. at the Daily Grill, 957 Newport Center
Drive in Fashion Island. The meeting will feature Bob Spivak, founder of
Grill Concepts and owner of the Daily Grill restaurants nationwide.
Spivak will talk about the early days of “The Grill on the Alley”
restaurant in Beverly Hills. Networking will precede the dinner at 5:30
p.m. Cost for members in advance is $30, $35 for guests and $15 for
students. For more information, call (949) 798-8779.
WEDNESDAY
The Home and Small Business Alliance will hold a meeting on “Affordable
Office Strategies” from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at Mimi’s Cafe, on Barranca and
Culver, Irvine. Small business owners are invited to attend. For more
information, call (949) 786-0030.
“Senior Games” will be presented from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Building 10 at
the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Admission is free. For more information, call (714) 650-6727.
The American Cancer Society will hold a “Coping With Fatigue” workshop
for cancer patients and their caregivers from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Hoag
Cancer Center auditorium.
Cost is free, but space is limited. Reservations are required.
For more information, call (949) 722-6237.
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a business after-hours
mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 350 Avenue of the
Arts. Members are free. Cost for membership is $10. Visitors are welcome.
For more information, call (714) 885-9090.
Newport Beach Community Services is sponsoring a series of drawing and
painting workshops from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning
today, at the Vince Jorgensen Center, 2005 Dover Drive, Newport Beach.
The series of classes will feature individual instruction for beginner
and advanced students in mixed media. Cost for residents is $63 and $68
for nonresidents. For more information, call (99) 644-3151.
The Inside Edge Foundation for Education of Costa Mesa will hold a
breakfast forum from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the University Club, UCI, Lost
Trancos and East Peltason Drive, Irvine. Rama Vernon, an international
and global peace diplomat and founding president of the Center for
International Dialogue, will speak. Cost is $20 for first-time guests and
$35 for repeated guests. For more information, call (949) 460-4242.
The American Fibromyalgia Foundation Inc. will hold a free meeting at
7:30 p.m. at the Hoag Hospital Cancer Center Auditorium, 1 Hoag Drive,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (714) 840-8038.
SEPT. 23
The OASIS Senior Center, 800 Marguerite, Corona del Mar, will hold a used
book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the patio. Coffee and homemade
cookies will be available for a small donation. For more information,
call (949) 644-3244.
SEPT. 23-26
California’s all-big-boat show, the Lido Yacht Expo, is returning to
Newport Beach for its 21st year from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to
7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at
Lido Marina Village. The boat show will be held on the corner of Via Lido
and Newport Boulevard. Cost is $8 for adults. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, call (949) 757-5959.
The Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a Sunset After
Hours mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Riverboat Restaurant, 151 E. Coast
Highway, Newport Beach. The mixer is an opportunity to meet different
people for contacts and new friends. For more information, call (949)
729-4400.
SEPT. 24
An Andalusian Horse Show continues through Sunday in the Equestrian
Center at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa. For more information, call (818) 842-9165.
SEPT. 25
Upper Newport Bay Naturalists will hold their final free campfire program
of the season at 7:30 p.m. The campfire will feature Gary James, who will
show his pictures of the mammals on the Channel Islands. For more
information, call (949) 786-8878.
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will hold its 1999 business expo from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at the Orange County Market Place at
the Orange County Fairgrounds. The free expo will feature 40 chamber
member exhibitors showcasing a variety of products and services. Cost to
enter the market place is $1. For more information, call (714) 885-9092.
SEPT. 26
The Eighth Annual Komen Orange County Race for the Cure, hosted by the
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, will be held from 7:30 to 11
a.m. at Fashion Island, Newport Beach. This is the nation’s biggest
annual series of races with proceeds dedicated solely to raising money
for breast cancer. A race T-shirt is included in the entry fees -- $25
for adults and $15 for breast cancer survivors and youths 17 and under.
For more information, call (714) 957-9165.
SEPT. 28
Salomon Smith Barney’s John Wayne Airport branch will present a free
educational seminar titled “Planning Your Financial Future with Franklin
Templeton and Salomon Smith Barney” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sutton
Place Hotel, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 955-7579.
The Costa Mesa Republican Women Federated will hold its first fall
meeting at 10:30 a.m. at 10131 Dey Drive, Huntington Beach. James Bruce
Joseph Sievers will serve as the keynote speaker. Sievers will give a
talk called: “An American in Love with his Country.” The meeting will be
followed by a luncheon. For more information, call (714) 962-5398.
Salomon Smith Barney and Franklin Templeton Funds will sponsor a
presentation on their funds from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sutton Place
Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. No cost. For more
information, call (949) 955-7562.
OCT. 1 & 2
Attention all Newport Harbor High School graduates from the class of
1949! A 50th high school reunion will be presented today and Saturday.
For more information, call (949) 548-2678.
ONGOING
New storytimes for children age 3 to 7 will be held at Newport libraries.
Pajama storytime, where children are invited to come in their pajamas and
bring a stuffed animal, will be offered at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the
Corona del Mar branch, 420 Marigold Ave. Pajama storytime will be offered
at 7 p.m. Mondays starting Sept. 13 at the Central Library, 1000 Avocado
Ave. Saturday storytime will be offered at the Central Library at 10:30
a.m. starting Sept. 11. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.
The John Henry Foundation will sponsor the Comfort Zone, a mental illness
support group to meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at the Lighthouse
Coastal Community Church, 301 Magnolia, Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (949) 548-7274.
Jewish Family Service of Orange County is sponsoring an ongoing Jewish
healing support group for people experiencing chronic illness. The
purpose is to provide participants with emotional and spiritual support
to manage illness and its consequences. The group meets at 7 p.m.
Thursdays at Jewish Family Service, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa.
Attendance is free, but preregistration is required. To register or for
more information, call (714) 445-4950.
Chain Reaction is offering fitness classes at 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3928 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. The first
class is free and any class after that will cost $10 or $80 for 10 classes. Participants should bring a towel. For more information, call
(949) 588-2427.
The public is invited to view “Abstracts of Nature,” an exhibit of
photography by Dave Vornberer, on display at the Newport Beach Central
Library foyer to Sept. 30. The Newport Beach Central Library is at 1000
Avocado Ave. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.
The Coin and Stamp Club meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at the OASIS
Senior Center New members who are interested in trading, buying and
selling stamps and coins are being sought to join these informal
meetings. There are no fees required. For more information, call (949)
644-3244.
Jewish Family Service offers ongoing bereavement support groups for
adults at all stages of loss. The groups share experiences, hear how
others deal with grief, receive support and learn ways to cope with
sadness and loss. One group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Beth Jacob in
Irvine. The second group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Temple Judea in
Laguna Hills. The third group meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Ezra
Center in Anaheim. There is no fee for these groups, but preregistration
is required. For more information, call (714) 445-4950.
Newcomers to the Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Balboa Island and the
Newport Coast area are invited to meet others who are also new to the
area at the Newport Beach Newcomers’ Club. This group of women meets once
a month Wednesdays at different homes and locations. For more
information, please call (949) 644-0302.
Jewish Family Service of Orange County provides a support and discussion
group to assist participants in their recovery from childhood or teenage
sexual abuse. The group meets from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 250 E.
Baker St., Costa Mesa. Preregistration is required. For more information,
call (714) 445-4950.
A Dealing with Divorce Support Group is offered by Jewish Family Service
of Orange County. The group is led by an experienced counselor and meets
at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Jewish Federation Campus, 250 E. Baker St.
Suite G, Costa Mesa. For more information, including dates and fees, call
Heather Watson at (714) 445-4950.
An interfaith couples support group is offered by Jewish Family Service
of Orange County. The group addresses issues faced by couples where one
partner is Jewish and the other is not, including raising children,
observing holidays, displaying symbols in the home as well as
relationships with extended families. The group meets for three weekly
sessions Wednesday evenings at Jewish Family Service, 250 E. Baker St.,
Suite G, Costa Mesa. For more information, including dates and fees, call
(714) 445-4950.
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce Networkers Business Leads luncheon
takes place at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701
Golf Course Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 885-9090.
Body conditioning classes for mature adults are offered at 7:30 a.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at Chain Reaction, 3928 Campus Drive, Newport
Beach. The first class is free with a cost of $10 per class or $80 for 10
classes from then on. Bring a towel and water. Light hand weights are
recommended. For more information, call (949) 588-2427.
The Walking Club of Newport Beach meets at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Hospital
Road and Superior Avenue. Lose the weight and have fun. For more
information, call (949) 650-1332.
The Sea Explorer Ship Del Mar 711 of Orange County offers a program for
young men 14 to 18 interested in learning about sailing, seamanship,
piloting, navigation and cruising. Meetings are held from 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesdays at the Sea Explorer Sea Base, 1931 W. Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. For more information, call (949) 642-6301 or (949) 551-8591.
The OASIS Senior Center offers ongoing assistance, counseling and
referral services for seniors. For appointments or more information, call
(949) 644-3244.
The Costa Mesa Senior Citizen Square and Round Dance Club seeks
experienced dancers to join its group from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the
Costa Mesa Senior Center, 19th and Pomona streets, Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (714) 545-5669.
A free support group for cancer patients meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and a
support group for people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome meets
from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at the Institute for Holistic Treatment and
Research, 4019 Westerly Place, Suite 100, Newport Beach. For more
information, call (949) 251-8700.
Arthritis Foundation instructor Hillary Stone leads an exercise class at
11 a.m. Thursdays at the Jewish Senior Center, 250 E. Baker St., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (714) 513-5641.
Nightly meetings are offered in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach for anyone
who wants to overcome nicotine addiction. For a schedule or more
information, call (714) 774-9106 or (800) 642-0666.
The Newport Sports Collection Foundation, a nonprofit organization,
operates a free museum at 620 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The
museum, which has one of the world’s largest collections of sports
memorabilia, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more
information, call (949) 721-9333.
The Hoag Cancer Center sponsors a free tai chi class for intermediate to
advanced levels from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays for people with cancer
and their families. A beginner session meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Fridays. The classes are designed to reduce stress, increase longevity
and promote a sense of well-being with basic, easy-to-learn, nonstrenuous
movements to aid in balance and concentration. The class is free and
taught by Victor Armand. No registration is required. The Hoag Cancer
Center is at 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For more information,
call (949) 722-6237.
The OASIS Senior Center offers a daily telephone contact program for
seniors who have a limited local support system. For more information,
call (949) 644-3244.
The Costa Mesa Communicators Toastmasters Club meets from noon to 1 p.m.
Wednesdays at the Orange County Department of Education, 200 Kalmus
Drive, Costa Mesa. Meetings are open to anyone who wants to improve his
or her public speaking skills. For more information, call (714) 444-5030.
The Newport Beach Distinguished Toastmasters Club 1300 meets from 7 to 9
p.m. Tuesdays in Sgt. Pepperoni’s meeting room, 2300 Bristol St., Newport
Beach. For reservations or more information, call (949) 646-1274.
Mesa Messengers Toastmasters Club 691 in Costa Mesa meets at 7 p.m.
Tuesdays at Mesa Verde United Methodist Church, 1701 W. Baker St., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (714) 540-4446.
Blue Flame Toastmasters Club 2717 meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at the
Village Farmer, South Coast Plaza Village, 1651 Sunflower Ave., Costa
Mesa. The meeting is free for first-time visitors. For more information,
call (949) 855-4308.
Toastmasters Club 231 meets at 7 a.m. Mondays at the Irvine Co., 550-C
Newport Center, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 733-2209.
Harborlites Toastmasters Club 1927 meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at the
Riverboat Cafe, 151 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For more
information, call (714) 965-3648.
Lido Isle Toastmasters meets Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Glendale
Federal Bank Community Room, 100 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (714) 964-5314.
The OASIS Senior Center offers a Care-A-Van transport to take members to
appointments and grocery shopping. The shuttle takes members to the
center. For appointments, call (949) 644-3244.
Tutoring is available for people interested in reading English but could
use the help. Hourly rates and times negotiable. For more information,
call (949) 851-1739.
The OASIS Senior Center offers visual-aid screenings with a Braille
Institute representative by appointment. For more information, call (949)
644-3244.
Essential Weight Management offers interactive and proactive weight loss
groups. Learn behavior modification and other techniques to control your
weight. Cost is $20. Groups meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and
Thursdays at 369 San Miguel Drive, Suite 350, Newport Beach. For more
information, call (949) 718-9848.
The Hope Institute, a center for recovery and family education, offers a
women’s support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at 2900 Bristol St.,
C-206, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-0020.
The OASIS Senior Center has a walking group called Walkers Not Rockers
that meets once a week to enjoy scenic walks in and around the Newport
Beach area. For more information, call (949) 644-3244.
Women Helping Women offers a free peer support group for women in
transition from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays at 425 E. 18th St., Costa
Mesa. Topics include self-esteem, exploration of feelings, communication,
trauma recovery and personal support. For more information, call (949)
631-2333.
The Hoag Cancer Center offers a free yoga class from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Tuesday at 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For more information,
call (949) 722-6237.
Body Design and United Studios of Self-Defense offers kickboxing classes
from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 1000 W. Coast
Highway, Suite C, Newport Beach. The cost is $8 per class. For more
information, call (949) 722-0526.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Monday through Friday
in Room 3 at the OASIS Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del
Mar. For more information, call (949) 644-3244.
The Alzheimer’s Assn. and Grief Support Group of Newport Villa West/Villa
Rosa cosponsors a free support group meeting for caregivers at 7 p.m. the
fourth Thursday of each month through October at Newport Villa West
Assisted Living, 393 Hospital Road, Newport Beach. For more information,
call (949) 631-3555.
The Alzheimer’s Assn. and Mesa Terrace, a residential community for
people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, offers a free
support group for caregivers at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month
at Mesa Terrace, 350 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call
(714) 283-1111.
Rebecca Lewis leads an animal bereavement group that specializes in the
needs of people who have sick or dying animals. It meets at 3 p.m.
Tuesdays at 3101 W. Coast Highway, Suite 311, Newport Beach. The cost is
a donation to an animal charity of the attendee’s choice. For
reservations, call (949) 721-5750.
Another Passage, a transitional support group for people experiencing
changes in their lives, meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 3 at
the OASIS Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For more
information, call (949) 644-3244.
The OASIS Senior Center conducts blood pressure screening from 9 to 11
a.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month in Room 3 at 800
Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. Screening is also available from 1 to
2:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Mariners Park,
Dover Street at Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach. For more information, call
(949) 644-3244.
The Newport Beach Psychological Assn. offers a body image and moderate
eating support group at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 3101 W. Coast Highway, No.
311, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 721-5750.
A support group for those with brain tumors meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the
first and third Thursday of each month at the Hoag Cancer Center, 4000 W.
Coast Highway, Newport Beach. The meetings are free. For more
information, call (949) 722-6237.
A breast cancer support group meets from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the
Hoag Cancer Center, 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. The meetings
are free. For more information, call (949) 722-6237.
Free professional consultation for makeup, wigs, etc., is available for
cancer patients by appointment only from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at
the Hoag Cancer Center, 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For more
information, call (949) 722-6237.
The OASIS Senior Center offers a Braille class to help with sight loss
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays in Room 4 at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona
del Mar. For more information, call (949) 644-3244.
A free cancer support group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday
of each month at the Hoag Cancer Center, 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. For more information, call (949) 722-6237.
The Jewish Senior Center offers card games from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every
third Tuesday. A kosher lunch is offered at noon for $3 per person. For
more information, call (714) 513-5641.
The OASIS Senior Center offers caregiver support counseling for people
caring for a loved one. For appointments or more information, call (949)
644-3244.
The Hoag Cancer Center offers support for people facing or undergoing
bone marrow transplants or stem-cell rescues. For more information, call
(949) 574-6872.
Chess lovers of all ages are invited to join the Jewish Senior Center’s
chess club from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa.
For more information, call (714) 513-5641.
The Newport Beach Psychological Assn. offers a coed support group at 7
p.m. Thursdays at 3101 W. Coast Highway, Suite 311, Newport Beach. The
support group requires free preassessment for those who want to join. For
more information, call (949) 722-4588.
The Healing Connection offers a coed relationship group at 7 p.m.
Wednesdays at 4425 Jamboree Road, Suite 180-A, Newport Beach. For more
information, call (949) 261-8003.
Natural foods cooking classes are offered at New Leaf Natural Cuisine.
Classes are $35 each. For more information, call (714) 444-1005.
The Consumer Business Network meets at 7 a.m. Fridays in the mezzanine at
Newport Gateway, 19800 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For reservations,
call (714) 550-4785.
A free lecture about divorce mediation, an alternative to the traditional
two-attorney divorce, is offered the third Thursday of each month with
attorney Alicia D. Taylor and psychologist Lee H. Solow. Space is limited
and reservations are required. For more information, call (949) 955-2575.
Revise your lifetime documents regarding durable power of attorney
through the OASIS Senior Center for $1 each. For appointments, call (949)
644-3244.
The National Dyslexia Research Foundation sponsors weekly adult attention
deficit disorder support groups at its office, 833 Dover Drive, Suite 27,
Newport Beach. Cost is $5 per session. For the time and day, call (949)
642-7303.
The OASIS Senior Center offers preventive health care services for
seniors on the fourth Wednesday of each month in Room HS-3 at 800
Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For appointments, call (949) 644-3244.
Facing Forward, a support group for family members of recently deceased
cancer patients, meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Mondays at the Hoag Cancer Center, 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.
Admission is free. For more information, call (949) 722-6237.
The Costa Mesa Fire Department’s Fire Explorers Post 400 meets at 6 p.m.
Tuesdays at various fire stations. Membership is open to anyone between
16 and 21 years old. For more information, call (714) 754-5141 or (714)
754-5106.
Maxine Cohen, a marriage and family therapist, sponsors an anonymous help
line for individuals with relationship problems. She is available for
free consultation from noon to 1 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays by calling
(949) 759-0357.
Seniors and low-income families in the Costa Mesa-Newport Beach area can
obtain free USDA surplus food from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second Friday of
each month in the rear parking lot at Church of Christ, 740 W. Wilson
St., Costa Mesa. Picture identification is required. For more
information, call (949) 650-8236.
The Thursday Morning Club presents an entertainment luncheon the second
Thursday of each month at Balboa Bay Club, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. Other activities include golf and bridge. For a free newsletter or
more information, call (714) 546-2244.
A free support group for women with gynecologic cancer meets from 9:30 to
11 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Hoag Cancer
Center, 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For more information, call
(949) 722-6237.
Mesa Emergency Service Amateur Communication offers the opportunity for
ham radio operators to participate in Costa Mesa’s Radio Amateur Civil
Emergency Service organization. Weekly nets are held at 7:20 p.m. on
147.060 MHz. Monthly meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth
Wednesday of each month at the Costa Mesa Police Department. For more
information, call (714) 754-7045.
Support is available for those who will undergo or are undergoing
bone-marrow transplants or stem-cell rescues -- and for their families --
at the Hoag Cancer Center. For more information, call (949) 574-6872.
The OASIS Senior Center offers a counselor to assist with questions about
Medicare, HMOs, and supplemental and long-term care insurance by
appointment. For appointments, call (949) 644-3244.
Survivors of Incest Anonymous for female victims of sexual abuse and
rape, their friends and relatives meets from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at
760 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. There is no fee. For more information, call
Iris at (949) 859-3918.
The Jaycees, affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce, are professionals
between 21 and 39 who get together for community service, business
networking and socializing. Meetings are held the second and fourth
Thursday of each month. For more information, call (949) 451-2178.
Group and private tai chi classes for women will be held at Hsing Chen
School, 151 Kalmus Drive, M-7B, Costa Mesa. Admission, date and time to
be announced. For more information, call (714) 437-1274.
The Cerebral Palsy Foundation will start a new chapter in the area. The
foundation will offer financial and emotional support and other free
services to families who have children affected by cerebral palsy. For
more information, call (800) 967-3341.
The OASIS Senior Center has a comprehensive medical library that can be
used to research any medical question. For more information, call (949)
644-3244.
Michael Harms, a Corona del Mar attorney and certified public accountant,
will present a free one-hour consultation on living trusts at your home
or his office, 2660 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. For more
information, call (949) 644-5801.
A continuous e-mail discussion and support group for victims of the
infectious brain disorder Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is available at o7
members.aol.com/larmstr853/cjdvoice/cjdvoice.htmf7 .
The Kiwanis Club of Newport Beach-Corona del Mar meets at noon Thursdays
at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar.
For more information, call (949) 852-1148.
The OASIS Senior Center offers a half hour of free legal consultation by
appointment. Appointments can be made at (949) 644-3244.
Monthly workshops for people with cancer and their relatives are offered
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Hoag Cancer
Center in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 760-5542.
A support group for young lupus patients meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. the
second and fourth Wednesday of each month in Newport Beach. For details,
call (714) 536-1734.
A workshop for people with lymphedema meets from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. the
first Tuesday of each month in the auditorium at Hoag Cancer Center in
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 760-5542.
The OASIS Senior Center offers a meal program for members. Lunch is
served daily from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the multipurpose room at
800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. Home-delivered meals are available
for homebound seniors. Reservations are required. Meals are sponsored by
SCSS Inc. For more information, call (949) 644-3244.
Expanded Awareness Seminars presents a weekly meditation session at 8
p.m. Wednesdays at the Hub of Newport Mesa, 230 E. 17th St., Suite 218.
Suggested donation is $10. For more information, call (949) 646-1128.
The Newport Beach Psychological Assn. presents a men’s support group at 4
p.m. Fridays. The fee is $25 per session. For more information, call
(949) 722-4588.
The Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Orange County provides education and
emotional support for families with loved ones who are mentally ill. A
free support group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every other Saturday at
Orange County Mental Health Clinic, 3115 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. For
more information, call (714) 850-8463.
The OASIS Senior Center offers rental of medical equipment, from
wheelchairs to walkers and more by calling (949) 644-3244.
Jewish Family Service of Orange County is sponsoring a Jewish healing
support group for people experiencing chronic illness. The purpose of the
group is to provide participants with emotional and spiritual support to
manage illness and its consequences. The group meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays
at Jewish Family Service, 250 East Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. The
support group is free, but preregistration is required. For more
information, call (714) 445-4950.
Classes for mature adults in the Harris Method of Body Conditioning are
offered at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Chain Reaction, 3928
Campus Drive, Newport Beach. Admission to the first class is free and
will cost $10 per class or $80 for 10 classes thereafter. For more
information, call (949) 588-2427.
The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers preventive health care services for
seniors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every
other Tuesday at 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For an appointment, call
(949) 645-2356.
STEP-TEEN, a seven-week workshop for parents of teenagers, is available
for Orange County parents. Learn to encourage teens, resolve conflicts,
increase communication and enhance relationships. The workshop will be
conducted by a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information, call
(949) 225-8189.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church offers a support group for families with
loved ones who are mentally ill. The group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Sundays in the church’s Dierenfield Hall C, 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport
Beach. The confidential group is open to the community. For more
information, call (949) 631-2880.
Prospects Networking Group meets from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at
Mimi’s Cafe, 1835 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Breakfast is $6. For more
information, call Angie Stafford at (949) 474-2225 or Tina Firman at
(949) 551-3156.
Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Mimi’s Cafe, 1835
Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 646-1252.
The Costa Mesa Senior Center conducts blood pressure screenings from 9 to
11 a.m. Tuesdays upstairs in the conference room, 695 W. 19th St., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (949) 645-2356.
Zen Center of Orange County offers meditation instruction from 5 to 7
p.m. every first and third Sunday of the month at the Zen Center, 120 E.
18th St., Costa Mesa. Suggested donation is $10. For more information,
call (949) 722-7818.
The Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meets at 7
p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the City Council chambers, 3300
Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 644-3151.
The Center for Expressive Therapy offers free introductory seminars from
7 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month; mother-daughter concerns the
second Tuesday of each month; and creating healthy relationships the
third Tuesday of each month, at 2900 Bristol St., Building D-103, Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-7456.
The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers counseling, assistance and referral
services for seniors, 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (949) 645-2356.
Nicotine Anonymous fellowship wants to help men and women who smoke to
quit and remain smoke-free. For more information on local evening
meetings, call (949) 650-2713.
The Costa Mesa Historical Society holds a free open house from 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. Thursdays at 1870 Anaheim Ave., Costa Mesa. The event features
memorabilia from the city of Costa Mesa and the Santa Ana Army Air Base.
For more information, call (949) 631-5918.
Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at St. John’s
Episcopal Church, 183 E. Bay St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call
(714) 953-0900.
The OASIS Senior Center offers a Parkinson’s disease support group from 7
to 9 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at 800 Marguerite Ave.,
Corona del Mar. For more information, call (949) 644-3244.
The Center for Expressive Therapy offers a parenting/teen group held
simultaneously at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The facilitator will coach and
teach members to change behaviors causing conflict, 2900 Bristol St.,
Building D-103, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-7546.
The Yoga Place offers a prenatal and postnatal yoga class from 3 to 4:30
p.m. Thursdays. New classes begin on the first of the month. For more
information, call (949) 642-7400.
The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers transportation services for
medical-related appointments. Call at least one week in advance. All
other transportation needs, such as grocery shopping and library visits,
may be reserved to and from the center the same day service is needed
between 8 and 8:30 a.m. For all transportation needs, call (949)
645-2356.
The Hoag Cancer Center offers “Man to Man,” a free prostate cancer
discussion group, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month
at the center auditorium, 1 Hoag Drive, Building 41, Newport Beach. For
reservations or more information, call (949) 722-6237.
The Center for Expressive Therapy offers a women’s group at 6 p.m.
Thursdays that explores issues related to one’s purpose in life and
provides exercises to change beliefs and behaviors that are
counterproductive to life and relationships, 2900 Bristol St., Building
D-103, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-7456.
The Pacific Business Xchange has weekly breakfast meetings at 7 a.m.
Tuesdays at the Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. There
is no charge for the initial meeting. For more information, call (949)
640-0588.
The Newport Beach Psychological Assn. presents a coed relationship group
called “Insight Equals Power” at 7 p.m. Thursdays. The fee is $25 per
week. For more information, call (949) 722-4588.
The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers a Widows/Widowers Support Group from
1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (949) 645-2356.
The Hoag Cancer Center offers a free relaxation and imagery workshop from
10 to 11:30 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 Hoag Drive,
Building 41, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 760-5542.
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