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The Fenians will play Irish folk and rock music from 6 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday at Kaiser School Athletic Field, 2130 Santa Ana Ave., Costa Mesa.

Free. Information: (714) 327-7525.

TODAY

Inventors Forum will host a seminar on how to be an independent

inventor at 7:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College’s Science Lecture Hall,

2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The cost is $15. Information: (714)

540-2491.

SATURDAY

Cristin Fusano will host a free lecture on summer planting at 8:30

a.m. at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar.

Information: (949) 640-5800.

Naturalists will give a free guided tour of Upper Newport Bay at 9

a.m. at Shellmaker Island at Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, 600

Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 640-6746.

“Tools & Tricks: Beginning Internet,” an Internet program for

beginners, starts at 10 a.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-3801.

Elder law attorney Fay Blix will be a guest speaker at the Alzheimer’s

Assn. financial seminar on long-term care and life insurance. The free

session will run from 9 to 11 a.m. at Edwards Big Newport Theatre at

Fashion Island, 300 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach. Reservations:

(800) 660-1993.

Maxine B. Cohen will host a workshop titled “Divorce: A New Beginning”

at 10 a.m. at 180 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The $40 workshop

is for men and women recently divorced or in the process of divorcing.

Information: (949) 644-6435.

Orange County CoastKeeper will host a fund-raising event at 5 p.m. at

the Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. Tickets are $100

per person. Information: (949) 723-5424.

A free lecture titled “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.

SUNDAY

Erick Lux will host a free lecture on garden maintenance at 9:15 a.m.

at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar.

Information: (949) 640-5800.

Park rangers will host a “back-country hike” at 9 a.m. at Crystal Cove

State Park, at Pelican Point on Pacific Coast Highway, between Corona del

Mar and Laguna Beach. Hikers should meet at the El Moro Visitors Center.

Free, but parking is $6. Reservations: (949) 497-7647.

MONDAY

Rick and Julee Morton will host “Tales of Tales,” a free puppet show

for children in first through sixth grades, at 10:30 a.m. at the Newport

Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information:

(949) 717-3801.

TUESDAY

The Millionaire’s Club will discuss making money by increasing profits

at 7 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333

Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. Information: (714) 432-7854.

Private investigator Jim Harriger will discuss how public records at

Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce’s business referral breakfast at

7:30 a.m. at The Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. The

event is $20. Information: (949) 729-4400.

WEDNESDAY

A public meeting in support of blocking development of the Banning

Ranch area east of the Santa Ana River will begin at 7:15 p.m. at 230 E.

17th St., Suite 206, Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 548-5636.

The Orange County WebGirls will discuss new media and technology

networking at 7 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast

Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. Information: (714) 432-7854.

THURSDAY

Attorney Jerry O’Brien, a former professional chef, will host a free

discussion called “The Laws of Cooking” at 7 p.m. at Borders Books, Music

and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. The group will

discuss the art, science and techniques of food preparation and recipes.

Information: (714) 432-7854.

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host a “90 Minute Breakfast

Boost” at 7:15 a.m. at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Drive, Costa Mesa. Breakfast is $12 in advance and $17 at the door.

Reservations: (714) 885-9090.

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 22

Cristin Fusano will host a free lecture on cooking with lavender at

8:30 a.m. at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del

Mar. Information: (949) 640-5800.

Steven Henlin will discuss his book, “The Disciplined Online Investor:

A Guide for Day Traders and Short-Term Speculators,” at 2 p.m. at Borders

Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear Street, Costa Mesa.

Free. Information: (714) 432-7854.

Park rangers will host a “back-country hike” at 9 a.m. at Crystal Cove

State Park, at Pelican Point on Pacific Coast Highway, between Corona del

Mar and Laguna Beach. Hikers should meet at the El Moro Visitors Center.

Free, but parking is $6. Reservations: (949) 497-7647.

Three Dog Bakery will host a “Barkday Pool Party” at 12:30 p.m. at

Corona del Mar Plaza, 924 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The event will

feature ice cream, cake and games for your canine, including a bikini and

swimsuit contest. Free. Information: (949) 760-3647.

Steven Hendlin will discuss online investing at 2 p.m. at Borders

Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa.

Free. Information: (714) 432-7854.

JULY 24

Psychologist Joan Andrews will host “Mating and Relating” from 7 to 9

p.m. at the Coastline Counseling Center, 1200 Quail St., Suite 105,

Newport Beach. Free. Information: (949) 476-0991.

The Costa Mesa Community Golf Classic, sponsored by the Costa Mesa

Chamber of Commerce, will begin with a noon shotgun start at Mesa Verde

Country Club, 3000 Club House Road, Costa Mesa. Cost is $225.

Information: (714) 885-9090.

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. Free. Information: (714) 755-0340, Ext. 133.

JULY 25

Merrill Lynch will host a free seminar on how to control taxation on

retirement plan distributions. The lecture will be from noon to 6 p.m. at

The Clubhouse, 3333 Bristol St. Costa Mesa. Reservations: (714) 429-3092.

JULY 26

Members of Jewish Family Service of Orange County will discuss issues,

concerns and responsibilities of adult children who are caring for their

elderly parents. The session will be held at 7:30 p.m. at 250 E. Baker

St., Suite G. The discussion will continue Aug. 2. Cost is $20 per person

for both discussions. Information: (714) 445-4950.

David Engstrom will host a free fibromyalgia seminar at 7:30 p.m. at

the Hoag Hospital Cancer Center auditorium, One Hoag Drive, Newport

Beach. Registration: (714) 840-8038.

Psychologist Craig Wagner will host “Escaping Life’s Vicious Circles,”

a free personal growth discussion, at 7:30 p.m. at Borders Books, Music

and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 432-7854.

Paine Webber will host a free seminar on “How to Handle a Divorce

Settlement: Investing Your Settlement Wisely” at 6 p.m. at 888 San

Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-5600.

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host “Business After Hours

Mixer” at 5:30 p.m. at El Torito Grill, 633 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Admission is free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Information: (714)

855-9090.

Financial advisors from Edwards-Jones will discuss “How to Pick

Stocks” at 7 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza,

3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. Information: (714) 432-7854.

Psychologist Craig Wagner will discuss personal growth at 7:30 p.m. at

Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa

Mesa. Information: (714) 432-7854.

JULY 27

The Orange County chapter of the Single Gourmet, a fine dining club

for singles, will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Troquet at South Coast Plaza, 3333

Bear St., Costa Mesa. The restaurant is located on the third floor. The

cost is $72. Information: (949) 854-6552.

Author David Gabbe will host a cooking class called “Exploring Soy”

from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845

Park Ave., Costa Mesa. The class will also be offered Aug. 3 from 6 to 9

p.m. The cost is $30 plus a $10 materials fee. Information: (714)

327-7525.

Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce will host a sunset after-hours

mixer at 5 p.m. at Din Din at the Bamboo Terrace, 1773 Newport Blvd.,

Costa Mesa. Mixer is free for members, $10 for potential members.

Information: (949) 729-4400.

Jacque Daniel will offer tips on public speaking at 12:15 p.m. at

Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa

Mesa. Free. Information: (714) 432-7854.

Fidelity Federal Bank will present a free seminar for home buyers 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.

JULY 29

“Total Life Empowerment” lecture series creator Morgan Rogers will

host a free seminar on health and stress management at 3 p.m. at Borders

Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 432-7854.

JULY 28

Orange County bat specialist Stephanie Remington will lead a one-mile

walk in search of bats at 7 p.m. at Crystal Cove State Park, at Pelican

Point on Coast Highway. Attendees should meet at the El Moro Visitors

Center. Free, but parking is $6. Reservations: (949) 497-7647.

JULY 30

Park rangers will host a “back-country hike” at 9 a.m. at Crystal Cove

State Park, at Pelican Point on Pacific Coast Highway, between Corona del

Mar and Laguna Beach. Hikers should meet at the El Moro Visitors Center.

Free, but parking is $6. Reservations: (949) 497-7647.

JULY 31

The Newport Beach Public Library will host “Medicine Wagon Variety

Show,” a free program for children in first through sixth grades, at

10:30 a.m. at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The program will be

repeated at 3 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Mariners branch library at 2005 Dover

Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-3801.

AUG. 2

Members of Jewish Family Service of Orange County will discuss issues,

concerns and responsibilities of adult children who are caring for their

elderly parents. The discussion will be at 7:30 p.m. at 250 E. Baker St.,

Ste. G. The program is $20. Information: (714) 445-4950.

AUG. 12

Virginia Carlson will host a free lecture on summer care for roses at

9:30 a.m. at the Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona

del Mar. Information: (949) 673-2261.

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.

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.