AROUND TOWN - Dec. 3, 1999
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TODAY
The fourth program in OCC’s Armchair Adventures series, “Lost World of
the Middle East,” will take place at 7 p.m. in OCC’s Robert B. Moore
Theatre. The program will feature traveler and filmmaker Rick Ray’s
footage of his journeys through Syria, Jordan, Israel and Lebanon.
Tickets are $7 to $9. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (714) 432-5880.
Fashion Island holds its annual menorah-lighting ceremony at 4 p.m. A
celebrity guest will light the menorah, and the Chai Center Hebrew School
will perform. There will be music, dancing, gelt and dreidels. For more
information, call (949) 721-2000.
A new health support group will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9
a.m. at the Alamo Club, 2040 Placentia, Costa Mesa. Yoga will be offered
on Mondays, massage on Wednesdays and dance and movement will be featured
on Fridays. A $5 minimum donation is requested. For more information,
contact Pamela at (949) 548-5624.
German psychotherapist Heinz Stark will give a workshop on “orders of
love, greater than the conscious will of individuals, that operate in the
depths of family organisms,” Dec. 3 through 5 in Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (949) 548-4059.
Newport Dunes will host a “lighting of the bay” at 6 p.m. when 12
electric Christmas trees are lit up. Vintage TV programs featuring
performances by stars such as Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland will also be
played on the Dunes’ projection screen. Newport Dunes is at 1131 Back Bay
Drive, Newport Beach.
SATURDAY
OCC will present the Tax Practitioner Institute from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. The $65 program includes seminars of IRAs and rollovers, rental
income, tax law changes and more. Lunch and morning coffee is included.
OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call
(714) 432-5880, ext. 1.
Positive Results Personal Training will present a Back Bay Boot Camp at
8:30 a.m. The boot camp features many military-style strength exercises
and is held outdoors at Newport Beach’s Back Bay. The camp is $25.
Positive Results is at 1000 Bristol North, Suite 28, Newport Beach. For
more information, call (949) 222-1230.
The Orange County Fair and Exposition Center will host a reptile show and
sale today through Dec. 5 in Building 12. The event will run from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $8 for
adults and $3 for children. The fairgrounds are at 88 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (619) 295-8834.
The Lab Anti-Mall will host an appearance by Santa Elvis from 1 to 4 p.m.
today and every Saturday in December. The Lab is at 2930 Bristol St.,
Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 966-6661.
The Orange Apple Computer Club’s meeting will feature guest speaker Peter
Thomas of Aladdin Software to demonstrate the compression utility
Stuff-It Deluxe. The meeting takes place from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the chemistry building of OCC, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (714) 836-0522.
OCC’s ceramics students will hold their 23rd annual Christmas Art Pottery
Sale today through Dec. 6 on the OCC campus. The sale will be held in the
ceramics room in the Art Center building. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5843.
Newport Stationers presents “Organizing for the Holidays,” a free
organizing consultation from noon to 4 p.m. at the Harbor View Center,
1640 San Miguel Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)
644-8444.
Salomon Smith Barney presents a free program titled “Where is the Stock
Market Headed? Outlook 2000” from 10 a.m. to noon at the Newport Beach
Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information,
call (949) 955-7411.
SUNDAY
The Corona del Mar Library will hold an open house from noon to 4 p.m.
Comic magician Tony Daniels will perform and refreshments will be
provided. The library is at 420 Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar. For more
information, call (949) 717-3801.
Balboa Island’s third annual holiday walking home tour will be held from
noon to 5 p.m. The tour will include bayfront homes and charming
cottages, and includes coffee and cookies. Tickets are $15. For more
information, call (949) 723-4226.
De Anza Bayside Village will hold a Christmas boutique from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. in its south clubhouse, 300 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For
more information, call (949) 673-4051.
The Newport Beach Fire and Marine Department and the Riverboat Angela
Louise present a “toy for a cruise” event Dec. 5-6. Participants who
bring an unwrapped toy worth at least $10 will receive a 90-minute tour
of Newport Harbor on the Angela Louise. Tours are during the day Dec. 5
and in the evening Dec. 6. For more information, call (949) 723-1403.
The Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce will holds its 21st annual
Christmas Walk from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along East Coast Highway in Corona
del Mar, from Avocado to Poppy avenues. More than 100 prizes will be
given away in a drawing. For more information, call (949) 673-4050.
MONDAY
The Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a “CEO
Acquaintance” breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel to
spotlight its “CEO Roundtable,” a forum for CEOs to speak about the
challenges they encounter. The breakfast is free. For more information,
call (949) 720-0282.
The Thursday Morning Women’s Club will hold a Christmastime music event
at noon at the Balboa Bay Club. The Choralisities and the Soundsations
will perform. Admission is $20, which includes lunch. For more
information, call (714) 546-2244.
TUESDAY
Whole Foods Market, Triangle Square, is hosting a free class titled
“Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The program will
teach participants to make flavored vinegars and other edible holiday
gifts. The market is at 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (949) 574-3800.
Optometrist Many Warren will give a seminar on vision problems commonly
misdiagnosed as attention deficit disorder (ADD) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at
833 Dover Drive, Suite 9, Newport Beach. The presentation is free. For
more information, call (877) 203-9100.
The Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Holiday with a
Heart Breakfast” at 7:15 a.m. at the Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd.,
Newport Beach. Tickets are $18. Attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped
child’s toy. For more information, call (949) 729-4400.
WEDNESDAY
Salomon Smith Barney will hold a free noon seminar for people considering
retiring or changing jobs. Financial consultants Jason Sherr and Don
Harrell will speak. The seminar will be held at 650 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 641-7738.
The Newport Beach Public Library hosts a free noon program titled
“Prescription for Holiday Health.” Nutritional consultant and
chiropractor Marcia Kamph will discuss getting through the holiday season
with minimal stress and depression. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave.,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.
Whole Foods Market, Triangle Square will hold a holiday party with sample
foods and entertainment from 2 to 6 p.m. The market is at 1870 Harbor
Blvd., Costa Mesa.
Mother’s Market will present a free seminar and book-signing by Miriam
Hospodar, author of “Healing Foods of Ayurveda,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
its Costa Mesa location, 225 East 17th St. For more information, call
(949) 631-4741.
The Newport Mesa Cribbage Club will meet at The Oasis Center, Room 6, at
5th and Marguerite in Corona del Mar. Play starts at 6:45 p.m. For more
information, call (949) 645-5293.
The California Retired Teachers’ Assn., District 77, will hold its
holiday luncheon at noon at the Costa Mesa Country Club’s East Room, 1701
Golf Course Drive, Costa Mesa. The drama students of Newport Harbor High
will perform a program of music and dance. Tickets are $16. For more
information, call (714) 549-0229.
THURSDAY
Mother’s Market will present a free seminar titled “Holiday or Y2K
Stress,” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at its Costa Mesa location, 225 East 17th
St. For more information, call (949) 631-4741.
DECEMBER 10
OCC presents “Around the World in 4,155 Days,” a seminar describing a
circumnavigation of the globe, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the OCC Sailing
Center, 1801 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Tickets are $15.
For more information, call (949) 645-9412.
DECEMBER 11
Mother’s Market will present a “Raw Food Diet Herb Walk” at 2 p.m. and a
“Sacred Journey Book-Signing” from 10 a.m. to noon at its Costa Mesa
location, 225 East 17th St. For more information, call (949) 631-4741.
DECEMBER 14
Business and Professional Women will meet from noon to 1 p.m. for a
luncheon at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa
Mesa. Louis Haddad will speak on “sleep talk.” The event is $17 for
members, $22 for nonmembers. For more information, call (949) 955-7534.
DECEMBER. 16
Salomon Smith Barney presents a free continuing education CPA workshop
from 4 to 5 p.m. at 650 Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Costa Mesa. The
seminar is on “Managed Money.” For more information, call (714) 641-7738.
ONGOING
A limited number of seats remain for Newport Beach Community Services’
Rose Parade 2000 excursion. Chartered coaches will depart from Mariners
Park, 20005 Dover Drive, at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 1 and return at 1 p.m. the
same day. Tickets are $80 for Newport Beach residents and $90 for
nonresidents. Included are transportation, grandstand seating on Colorado
Boulevard in Pasadena, coffee, juice and doughnuts prior to departure,
and lunch on the return bus ride. For more information, call (949)
644-3151.
A women’s therapy support group meets to discuss relationship issues at
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 1151 Dove St., #105, Newport Beach. For more
information, call Barbara at (949) 261-8003.
The Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library Used Book Store needs to
replenish its book stock. Patrons are urged to bring in unwanted books.
With the exception of law books or magazines, all donations -- hardcover
and paperback -- are welcome and are tax-deductible. Books may be left at
any of the three branch libraries -- Balboa, Mariners or Corona del Mar.
They can also be left in the special book closet next to the store at
1000 Avocado Ave. For more information, call (949 759-9667.
The Newport Beach Newcomers Club meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesdays of
each month at different homes. The group of about 100 women go on the
road, play golf, tennis, bridge and more. The group also holds several
evening parties. For more information, call (949) 854-4501.
St. Mark Health Ministries presents Love Without Honor support groups for
women coping with domestic violence at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays through
December. The groups will meet for two hours at St. Mark Presbyterian
Church, 2100 Mar Vista Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call
(949) 721-8079.
The Jewish Family Service of Orange County sponsors a discussion group
focusing on issues, concerns and responsibilities of adult children
caring for their elderly parents at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 250 E. Baker
St., Costa Mesa. The purpose of the group is to help children and other
concerned relatives to identify problems and issues and develop
appropriate solutions. The cost is $30. For more information, call (714)
445-4950.
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce holds networking luncheon meetings
from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf
Course Drive, Costa Mesa. Visitors are welcome. Cost is $12. For more
information, call (714) 885-9090.
The Lido Isle Toastmasters Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Oakwood
Apartments, 1700 16th St., in the clubhouse on the main level, in Newport
Beach. For more information, call (949) 515-9470.
The John Henry Foundation sponsors the Comfort Zone, a mental illness
support group, which meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at the
Lighthouse Coastal Community Church, 301 Magnolia St., Costa Mesa. For
more information, call (949) 548-7274.
Jewish Family Service of Orange County sponsors 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.
Scrabble Club No. 350 meets from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Borders Books
& Music on 19th Street and Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa. The cost is $3.
New players are welcome. For more information, call (949) 759-4871.
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 areas are invited to meet others who are also new at the
Newport Beach Newcomers’ Club. This group of women meets once a month on
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. and
4 p.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 ages 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 Street and Pomona Avenue, 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
Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. For more
information, call (949) 293-4630.
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. The 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. 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. 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 kick-boxing 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.
The Alzheimer’s Assn. and Grief Support Group of Newport Villa West/Villa
Rosa co-sponsors 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 12:30
to 1:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at Mariners Library,
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 noon 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 prepossessed 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.
Costa Mesa Fire Department 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 lymph edema 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. the first and third Sundays of each 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 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 parent-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.
The Jewish Family Service of Orange County offers a divorce support group
Tuesday evenings at 6. The group is held at the Jewish Federation Campus,
250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)
445-4950.
The OASIS Senior Center is holding an “Adventurous Walkers Group” that
will travel to points of interest locally and around the county. The
groups meets Fridays at 9 a.m. at the center and walks at a leisurely
pace. The center is at 1800 Marguerite Ave., Newport Beach. For more
information, call (949) 644-3244.
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