AROUND TOWN - June 21, 2000
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TODAY
The second annual “Networking Extravaganza & Dinner” will be hosted by
the Orange County Chapter of Women in Business at 6 p.m. at the Newport
Beach Sheraton, 4545 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. The dinner is $35
for members, $42 for guests. Information: (714) 731-1077.
Duane Heppner will offer “The Secret Knowledge of Your Dreams” workshop
from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Latest Thing, 270 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. The
lecture is $5 prepaid. Information: (949)645-6211.
Local architectural illustrators Gary Headrick and Howard Huizing will
present “The Art of Telling an Architectural Story” at 7 p.m. at the
Newport Beach Central Library’s Friends Meeting Room, 1000 Avocado Ave.
Admission is free. Information: (949) 717-3870.
Guest speaker Charles Moore, founder of the Algalita Marine Research
Foundation, will host the Orange County CoastKeepers meeting at 7 p.m. in
the Newport Dunes Wind & Sea Room, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach.
Admission is free. Information: (949) 723-5424.
THURSDAY
Christine Bernstein will offer a tai chi/qigong class at noon at The
Latest Thing, 270 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. The class is $10. Information: (949) 645-6211.
The Single Gourmet Orange County Chapter, an international fine dining
club for singles, will get together at 6:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons
Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Admission is $69.
Information: (949) 854-6552.
FRIDAY
Riley St. James, author of “Deception in the Rainshadows,” will sign his
book at 8 a.m. at the TDM Gift Shop at John Wayne Airport, 18601 Airport
Way. Information: (714) 525-7025
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host its 37th annual Public
Safety Awards luncheon at 11:45 a.m. at the Westin Hotel South Coast
Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa. The lunch is $30. Information: (714)
85-9090.
The 11th annual Irrelevant Week Runnin’ Gunnin’ Golf Tournament will
begin at 9 a.m. at the Newport Beach Golf Course, 3100 Irvine Ave. Player
fee is $100; guests are $35. Information: (949) 852-8681.
SATURDAY
Rangers will guide visitors on a back-country hike through Crystal Cove
State Park at 9 a.m.. The park is on the west side of Pacific Coast
Highway, between Corona del Mar and Newport Beach. Hikers may park at
Pelican Point lot 2 and they will meet at El Moro Visitor Center.
Admission is free; parking is $6. Information: (949) 49-7647.
Costa Mesa’s Bark Park will present “Doggy Dedication” from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. for dog owners who want to create their own ceramic tiles saluting
their pets. The tiles will be installed in the entrance to the newly
renovated dog park. Tile sales and painting will take place in the Bark
Park area in TeWinkle Park, at Arlington Drive and Newport Boulevard.
Tiles are $25 each. Information: (714) 754-5041.
Hypnotherapy & Reiki” at 10 a.m. at The Latest Thing, 270 E. 17th St.,
Costa Mesa. The class is $14. Information: (949) 645-6211.
The Newport-Mesa-Irvine branch of the American Assn. of University Women
will hold its appreciation lunch at noon at the Countryside Inn, at
Bristol Street and Red Hill Avenue in Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
760-9399.
SUNDAY
Women Helping Women will honor volunteers at a luncheon from 1 to 4 p.m.
at the Costa Mesa Civic Center, 1845 Park Drive, Costa Mesa. Please call
to make reservations. Information: (949) 631-2333.
MONDAY
A support group for care givers sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Assn. of
Orange County will meet at 10:45 a.m. at the Costa Mesa Senior Center,
695 W. 19th St. Information: (714) 593-9630.
“Starlight Story Time,” a children’s program with songs and puppets, will
begin at 7 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Library, 1855 Park Ave., Costa Mesa.
Admission is free. Information: (949) 646-8845.
JUNE 28
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host a business after-hours mixer
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Skosh Monahan’s, 2000 Newport Blvd., Costa
Mesa. The event is free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Information:
(714) 885-9092.
Learn essential lifesaving techniques through the CPR Heart Saver Course
at 6 p.m. at Hoag Health Center, 1190 Baker St., Costa Mesa. The class is
$25. Information: (949) 631-3623.
Police Lt. Richard Long, commanding officer for West Newport Beach, will
present plans for the Fourth of July holiday at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 3300
Newport Blvd. Long will discuss police procedures and transportation
programs for the district. Information: (949) 644-3309.
A fibromyalgia support group will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Hoag Hospital
Cancer Center’s auditorium, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach for a round
table discussion. Information: (714) 840-8038.
JUNE 29
Steve Holmes will host a free discussion on “Vaccinations ... the Myth”
at 6:30 p.m., followed by a one-hour lecture at 7 by William L. DeMoss
and Steve Holmes. Both are at Mother’s Market, 225 E. 17th St., Costa
Mesa. Information on Holmes’ talk: (949) 631-4741. Information on
lecture: (949) 548-7786.
The Newport Beach Library will host a free seminar at 7 p.m. on how to
cope with a death in the family. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave.
Information: (949) 717-3801.
JULY 3
“Mad Science,” a free one-day program for first- through sixth-grade
children, will begin at 10:30 a.m. and focus on chemistry, lasers and
physics. Information: (949) 717-3801.
JULY 4
Barnaby the Clown will host a free family picnic with games and
activities at 10 a.m. at the 27th annual Fourth of July celebration at
Mariners Park, at Mariners Drive and Commodore Road. Information: (949)
644-3151.
JULY 6
An Alzheimer’s Assn. support group for caregivers will begin at 1 p.m. at
Hoag Health Center, 1190 Baker St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714)
593-9630.
JULY 10
Dietitian Linda Giglotti will discuss “Nutrition for You: Fact or
Fiction” at 11 a.m., as part of the Jewish Community Center of Orange
County’s three-part health series, “Heart Smart and Choices.” It’s at the
center, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 755-0340, Ext.
133.
JULY 12
“Investing for Women Taking Control,” a free financial seminar for women,
will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Paine Webber, 888 San Clemente Dr., Newport
Beach. Information: (949) 717-5600.
JULY 13
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is recruiting team captains
for its “Race for the Cure” event. The sessions will be from noon to 2
p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. at 3191-A Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa.
Information: (949) 957-9165.
JULY 14
Mother’s Market will present a free lecture called “Candida -- A Holistic
Approach” at 6:30 p.m. at 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
631-4741.
JULY 15
A free lecture on “How to Raise a Healthy Child” will be presented at
6:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information:
(949) 631-4741.
JULY 20
Mother’s Market will present a free lecture called “Optimizing Health
with MSM” at 6:30 p.m. at 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
631-4741.
JULY 21
A free “Feng Shui Your Way” lecture will be presented at 6:30 p.m. at
Mother’s Market, 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
631-4741.
JULY 24
Stanley Bassin, UC Irvine School of Medicine professor of physical
education, will discuss health and fitness at 11 a.m., as part of the
Jewish Community Center of Orange County’s three-part health series,
“Heart Smart and Choices.” It’s at the center, 250 E. Baker St., Costa
Mesa. The lecture is free. Information: (714) 755-0340, Ext. 133.
JULY 27
Fidelity Federal Bank will present a free home-buying seminar at 6 p.m.
at 1515 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach. The program is geared toward
first-time buyers and current homeowners. Information: (949) 629-7540.
ONGOING
A women’s therapy support group meets to discuss relationship issues at
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 1151 Dove St. No. 105, Newport Beach. Information:
call Barbara at (949) 261-8003.
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 also can be left in the special book closet next to the store at
1000 Avocado Ave. Information: (949) 759-9667.
The Newport Beach Newcomers Club meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of
each month at different homes. The group of about 100 women go on the
road and play golf, tennis, bridge and more. The group also holds several
evening parties. Information: (949) 854-4501.
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 identify problems and issues and develop appropriate
solutions. The cost is $30. Information: (714) 445-4950.
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce holds networking luncheon meetings
from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701
Golf Course Drive, Costa Mesa. Visitors are welcome. Cost is $13.
Information: (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. Information: (949) 515-9470.
Jewish Family Service of Orange County sponsors an ongoing healing
support group for the chronically ill. 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
registration is required. Information: (714) 445-4950.
Scrabble Club No. 350 meets from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Borders Books,
Music and Cafe on 19th Street and Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa. The cost
is $3. New players are welcome. Information: (949) 759-4871.
The Coin and Stamp Club meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at the Oasis
Senior Center. New members interested in trading, buying and selling
stamps and coins are being sought to join these informal meetings. There
are no fees required. Information: (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 advance
registration is required. Information: (714) 445-4950.
Newcomers to the Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Newport Beach and 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. Information: (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. Advance registration is required. Information:
(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. Information: (714) 445-4950.
An interfaith couples support group is offered by Jewish Family Service
of Orange County. The group addresses issues faced by couples in which
one partner is Jewish and the other is not, including raising children,
observing holidays, displaying symbols in the home and 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.
Information: (714) 445-4950.
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce sponsors a networking luncheon at
11:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Road, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 885-9090.
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. Information:
(949) 650-1332.
The Sea Scouts’ ship Del Mar 711 of Orange County offers a program for
young men ages 14 to 18 interested in sailing, seamanship, piloting,
navigation and cruising. Meetings are from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at the
Sea Scouts Sea Base, 1931 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Information:
(949) 642-6301 or (949) 551-8591.
The Oasis Senior Center offers ongoing assistance, counseling and
referral services for seniors. Information: (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.
Information: (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. Information:
(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. Information: (714) 513-5641.
Nightly meetings are offered in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach for anyone
who wants to overcome nicotine addiction. Schedule or information: (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. Information: (949)
721-9333.
The Hoag Cancer Center sponsors two free tai chi classes taught by Victor
Armand: one 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. No registration is required. The center is at 4000 W.
Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 722-6237.
The Oasis Senior Center offers a daily telephone contact program for
seniors who have a limited local support system. Information: (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. Information: (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. Reservations or information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (949)
855-4308.
Toastmasters Club 231 meets at 7 a.m. Mondays at the Irvine Co., 1800S
Newport Center, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 733-2209.
Harborlite Toastmasters Club meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at the Bahia
Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. Information:
(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. Information: (714) 964-5314.
The Oasis Senior Center offers transport to take members to appointments
and grocery shopping. The shuttle takes members to the center.
Appointments or information: (949) 644-3244.
Tutoring is available for people interested in reading English but who
could use the help. Hourly rates and times are negotiable. Information:
(949) 851-1739.
The Oasis Senior Center offers visual aid screenings with a Braille
Institute representative by appointment. Information: (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. Information:
(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. Information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (949) 644-3244.
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. Information: (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. Information:
(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. Information: (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. Information: (714) 283-1111.
Rebecca Lewis leads an animal bereavement group that specializes in the
needs of people who have sick or dying pets. 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. Reservations:
(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.
Information: (949) 644-3244.
The Oasis Senior Center conducts blood pressure screenings from 9 to 11
a.m. the first and third Tuesdays 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. Information: (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. Information: (949) 721-5750.
A support group for those with brain tumors meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the
first and third Thursdays of each month at the Hoag Cancer Center, 4000
W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. The meetings are free. Information:
(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. Information: (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.
Information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (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.
Information: (714) 513-5641.
The Oasis Senior Center offers caregiver support counseling for people
caring for a loved one. Appointments or information: (949) 644-3244.
The Hoag Cancer Center offers support for people facing or undergoing
bone marrow transplants or stem cell rescues. Information: (949)
574-6872.
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.
Information: (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.
Information: (949) 261-8003.
The Consumer Business Network meets at 7 a.m. Fridays in the mezzanine at
Newport Gateway, 19800 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. Information or
reservations: (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. Information: (949) 955-2575.
Revise your lifetime documents regarding durable power of attorney
through the Oasis Senior Center for $1 each. Appointments: (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. Schedule or information: (949)
642-7303.
The Oasis Senior Center offers preventive health care services for
seniors on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the center’s Room HS-3,
800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. Appointments: (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. Information: (949) 722-6237.
Costa Mesa Fire Department Explorers Post 400 meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at
various fire stations. Membership is open to anyone between 16 and 21
years old. Information: (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 at (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 the Church of Christ, 740 W. Wilson
St., Costa Mesa. Picture identification is required. Information: (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. Free newsletter
available. Information: (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. Information: (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. Information:
(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. Information: (949) 574-6872.
The Oasis Senior Center offers a counselor to assist with questions about
Medicare, HMOs and supplemental and long-term care insurance.
Appointments: (949) 644-3244.
Incest Anonymous, for female victims of sexual abuse and rape, their
friends and their relatives, meets from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at 760
Victoria St., Costa Mesa. There is no fee. Information: 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
Thursdays of each month. Information: (949) 451-2178.
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.
Information: (800) 967-3341.
The Oasis Senior Center has a comprehensive medical library that can be
used to research any medical question. Information: (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. Information: (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
https://members.aol.com/larmstr853/cjdvoice/cjdvoice.htm.f7
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.
Information: (949) 852-1148.
The Oasis Senior Center offers a half-hour of free legal consultation.
Appointments: (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. Information: (949) 760-5542.
A support group for young lupus patients meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. the
second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in Newport Beach. Information:
(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. Information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (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
the Orange County Mental Health Clinic, 3115 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa.
Information: (714) 850-8463.
The Oasis Senior Center offers rental of medical equipment, from
wheelchairs to walkers and more. Information: (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 advance registration is required. Information:
(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. Information:
(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. Appointment: (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 The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers
counseling, assistance and referral services for seniors, 695 W. 19th
St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 645-2356.
Nicotine Anonymous fellowship wants to help men and women who smoke to
quit and remain smoke-free at local evening meetings. Information: (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.
Information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (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. Information:
(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. Transportation information: (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.
Reservations or information: (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 counterproductive to
life and relationships, 2900 Bristol St., Building D-103, Costa Mesa.
Information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (949) 760-5542.
Jewish Family Service of Orange County offers a divorce support group
Tuesday evenings at 6. The group is at the Jewish Federation Campus, 250
E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. Information: (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. Information:
(949) 644-3244.
The Thursday Morning Club hosts a “Knit-Wits” group for ladies who enjoy
chatting, knitting and doing stitchery in the warmth of a home. All Bay
Area ladies are invited to join. Free newsletter available. Information:
(714) 546-2244.
Chain Reaction offers body-conditioning classes for all fitness levels
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Chain Reaction is at 3928
Campus Drive, Newport Beach. Classes cost $10 each. Information: (949)
588-2427.
A women’s therapy support group meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at 1151 Dove
St., No. 105, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 261-8003.
A coed therapy support group meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 1151 Dove
St., No. 105, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 261-8003.
The Jewish Community Center Senior Services Department of the Ruth M.
Kahn Center offers opportunities for game players. A poker group meets 11
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, a mah-jongg group meets from 11 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Bingo, pan and chess players are also needed
for game days to be formed soon. Information: (714) 755-0340, Ext. 260.
The Health Dynamics Center holds an “Ultimate Health Workshop” at 7 p.m.
Wednesdays. The free event includes a vegetarian dinner. The center is at
2901 W. Coast Highway, Suite 380, Newport Beach. Information: (949)
645-7111.
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