AROUND TOWN - Nov. 8, 2001

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TODAY

The Alzheimer’s Association of Orange County is hosting a religious

service and reception for people with Alzheimer Disease. The service will

be 11 a.m. at Wilfrid’s of York Episcopal Church, 18631 Chapel Lane.

Information: (714) 283-1111.

The State of California, Employment Development Department is holding

a basic payroll tax seminar for employers from 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 8 at

the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave. in the Balboa

Room. Topics will include: employee or independent contractor, state

payroll tax reporting requirements and managing your unemployment

insurance costs. No cost. Reservations: (949) 768-1521.

MONDAY

A support group for adult children of people with Alzheimer’s disease

will meet at 7:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 6662 Heil Ave. No

cost. For reservations, call Joanne Spagle at (714) 841-2648 or Bob

Williams at (714) 832-2682.

WEDNESDAY

Barnes & Noble will host a “Close the Boon on Hate” event at 7 p.m.

Nov. 14 at 7777 Edinger Ave. Teenagers will read prose and poetry and

speak out about their personal experiences, frustrations and triumphs

over prejudice. The event will be hosted by councilmen Ralph Bauer and is

sponsored by Barnes & Noble and the Anti-Defamation League.

The Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County is presenting a free caregivers

workshop to aid families coping with dementia. The workshop will focus on

creating a partnership with the doctor when dealing with Alzheimer’s

disease. The class will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 at 9451

Indianapolis Ave. Reservations: (714) 283-1111.

The Huntington Beach Council on Aging is offering free flu shots from

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at 1706 Orange Ave. Vaccine is limited.

Information: (714) 536-9387.

NOV. 16

The 15th annual Huntington Beach Economic Conference will be held from

7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort,

21100 Pacific Coast Highway. This year’s theme is “New Currents in

Economic Development.” The morning speaker will be economist Esmael

Adibi; luncheon speaker will be author William Fulton. There will be a

continental breakfast and lunch. Cost is $60 before Nov. 9, $70 after.

Information: (714) 536-8888.

NOV. 17

The Huntington Beach Church of Religious Science is hosting a career

workshop by Allen Feldman. Topics will include: coping with change or

loss of job, giving a winning interview, networking, preparing the

perfect resume and changing careers. The workshop will be 9 a.m. to 4

p.m. Nov. 17 at 7641 Talbert Ave. Donations are welcome. Proceeds go to

the church. Information: (714) 596-0900.

The American Assn. of University Women is holding a general meeting at

11 a.m. Saturday at the New Orleans Cafe, 18552 Beach Blvd. (at Beach

Boulevard and Ellis Avenue). Former assistant professor Kathleen Melez

will discuss details of her lawsuit against UCLA charging sexual

harassment and retaliation. Cost is $15. Information: (949) 854-0418.

NOV. 18The Calvary Chapel Pacific Coast Youth Group will hold a

Haircut-athon from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at Mane Moves and

Body Works, 7171 Warner Ave. Information: Rena, (714) 842-4221. Cost is a

$10 donation, which will benefit a high school mission trip to South

Africa.

CIVIC GROUPS

Huntington Beach Newcomers will hold their Main Event Luncheon on the

second Tuesday of each month. The group’s purpose is to develop interest

in the community with a wide range of groups. Information: Connie

Tredway, (714) 969-0571 or Myrna Haire, (714) 962-2449.

MEDICAL/PARENTING

The Huntington Beach Community Clinic is offering anonymous HIV

Testing and Risk Assessment for $25 at 8041 Newman Ave. Information or

appointment: (714) 847-3356.

The Huntington Beach Community Clinic offers a no-charge preventative

health and workplace safety workshops that are presented in the

workplace. Information and scheduling: (714) 847-4222 Ext. 231.

The Huntington Beach Adult School is offering a free Caregiver

Training class on caregiver support, resources and information on

long-term placement options. The class will be held Saturdays starting at

16666 Tunstall Lane. Information: (714) 847-2873 Ext. 232.

The Moms Offering Moms Support Club, a nonprofit support group for

stay-at-home mothers, organizes daily activities for mothers and their

children including park play days, fun field trips and age appropriate

play groups. Special interest activities just for mom are included. Every

month, members perform service projects to assist several organizations

within Orange County. Jennifer Gambino, (714) 846-7274.

A parent education group will meet in 8- to 10-week sessions. The

group is sponsored by Affiliated Counseling Services and will focus on

how to manage parental stress. Parents will discuss appropriate

discipline and use of “time outs,” temper tantrums, chores, schoolwork

and teen rebellion. The meetings will take place 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays

at 16152 Beach Blvd., 280. (714) 848-5804.

Hoag Health Center offers a variety of free day and evening

health-related seminars, including low-fat cuisine, decoding food labels,

snoring, hypertension and more. The center is at 19582 Beach Blvd. Dates

and times vary. (800) 514-HOAG.

The Huntington Beach Mothers Club seeks new members. Since 1978, the

group has been bringing moms together for friendship and support. Moms

and their children attend weekly play groupsat local parks. The groups

also hold bimonthly meetings. (714) 351-2668 or o7

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Family Health Awareness Day is held from 10 a.m. to noon the first

Saturday of each month. Receive a free blood pressure check, body fat

analysis, postural analysis and range of motion study. Hosted by Dr.

Robert Swain at 8907 Warner Ave. Popcorn and balloons for everyone. (714)

842-6122.

The Pacific Coast Mothers Club, based in the Huntington Beach area, is

actively seeking new members. The group offers stay-at-home and employed

mothers an opportunity to socialize and make lifelong friends with other

moms, kids and families. The club offers weekly, age specific play

groups, children’s parties and activities, fun and educational monthly

outings just for moms, and volunteer opportunities that benefit local

charities. Andrea Le Grand, (714) 901-5315.

The Huntington Beach Community Clinic offers parenting classes from 7

to 8 p.m. Mondays at 8041 Newman Ave. $10 per session. (714) 847-3356.

SUPPORT GROUPS

NAMI, a support group for family and friends or those caring for the

mentally ill meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 7:30

to 8:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 6652 Heil Ave., Room

7. Information: (714) 842-4461.

Affiliated Counseling Services Inc. sponsors support groups for women

from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at 16152

Beach Blvd., Suite 280. Cost is based upon a sliding scale. (714)

848-5804 for a list of groups.

A support group for family members and friends of people with severe

or chronic mental illness is offered through Affiliated Counseling

Services, 16152 Beach Blvd., Suite 280. The group, led by a licensed

therapist, will meet 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. (714) 848-5804.

Codependency Support Groups meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays at

Affiliated Counseling Services, 16152 Beach Blvd., Suite 280. For cost

call (714) 848-5804.

Affiliated Counseling Services offers a recovery support group for

people with 90 days sobriety from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays at 16152

Beach Blvd., Suite 280. For cost and details call (714) 848-5804.

A diabetic support group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the first and third

Thursday of each month at Huntington Beach Hospital, 17772 Beach Blvd.

The Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County co-sponsors a free support

group for caregivers living in the Huntington Beach area at 7 p.m. the

first and third Tuesday of each month at Christ Presbyterian Church,

20112 Magnolia St. (714) 968-4940.

Jewish Family Service offers free ongoing bereavement support groups

for adults at all stages of loss at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and 1

p.m. Thursdays. The groups share experiences about dealing with grief,

receive support and learn ways to cope with sadness and loss. Location

varies. Registration required. (714) 445-4950.

A free one-hour divorce mediation consultation with an experienced

attorney and psychotherapy is available the first and third Saturdays of

each month at Affiliated Counseling Services, 16152 Beach Blvd., Suite

280. Learn the benefits associated with this method of terminating a

marriage with no costs or obligation. Reservations required. (714)

848-5804.

The National Parkinson’s Disease Foundation presents a free support

group from 2 to 3 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Huntington

Landmark, 8641 Atlanta Ave. (949) 574-6338.

The West County Counseling Center presents parent classes from 7 to 8

p.m. on Wednesdays, relationship group from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, and

an adolescent support group from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at 8041 Newman Ave.

$10. Anonymous HIV testing/risk assessment can also be done by

appointment for $25. (714) 847-3356.

Weekly support groups for men and women led by a licensed marriage

family and child counselor dealing with issues such as depression,

relationships, codependency, inner-child work and self-healing will take

place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. each Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday

and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays at Affiliated Counseling Services, 16152

Beach Blvd., Suite 280. Low fee counseling available. (714) 848-5804. A

group for women meets 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday and 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday.