Senior Notes

Free tax preparation help starts soon

The Susi Q Senior Center is offering free tax preparation to the community beginning this week. IRS-trained volunteers will be available to give basic tax help to those with middle to low incomes who file simple tax returns, with special attention given to seniors 60 and older.

AARP’s tax-aide volunteers are trained to assist with filing the 1040 form and the more standard of the schedules, including Schedules A and B. Taxpayers with complex tax returns are advised to seek paid tax assistance. All returns will be filed electronically with no charge to the taxpayer.

Tax assistance is offered at 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays from Wednesday through April 15 at the Susi Q, 380 Third St. For an appointment, call (949) 497-2441.

Intrepid Travelers head to garden

The Susi Q’s Intrepid Travelers will be heading to the world famous Isamu Noguchi Sculpture Garden in Costa Mesa on Feb. 10. The purpose of the Intrepid Traveler group is to familiarize members of the community with the local Orange County Transportation Authority bus service and to develop mastery of mass transit for recreation and independence.

To join, call the Susi Q at (949) 497-2441. The bus will leave the Laguna Bus Depot on Broadway at 10:32 a.m. and return at 3:17 p.m.

Modern Persian dance classes

Local resident Rahimeh Andalibian is once again offering classes in a fusion of dances including Middle Eastern, Persian, Indian and American cultures. Participants will have fun, sweat and learn new moves. This is a beginner/intermediate level class. Classes are from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26, and March 5 and 12.

Cost is $60 for the six classes or $15 drop-in fee. For more information call (949) 497-2441.

Open Office computer course set

Open Office is a suite of programs that includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database and drawing program. Open Office is made available through the generosity of many programmers who see the need for high quality software that will operate on PCs, Macs and Linux computers and are free to the user. Classes are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 22, and March 1, 3 and 15 at the Susi Q, 380 Third St. Cost is $20 for all for classes. For more information call (949) 497-2441.

Floral design classes meet Fridays

Debby Neville, floral design instructor, will teach simple and creative techniques in all styles of flower arranging on from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Fridays at the Susi Q, 380 Third St.

Each week class members will create an arrangement to take home. Each class costs $45, which includes all material fees. Reservations must be made by the Wednesday prior to each class. To register, call (949) 497-2441.