The Newport Beach Newcomers Club holds...

The Newport Beach Newcomers Club holds a general meeting on the

third Wednesday of every month. During the November meeting, members

will plan a holiday shopping trip to the Cabazon Outlets. The

organization is open to all Newport Beach residents who have lived in

the area fewer than five years. For more information, call (949)

645-9922, or visit newcomers-newportbeach.org.

Interfaith couples with one Jewish partner are invited to

participate in a discussion group at the Jewish Family Service of

Orange County office. The group is geared toward dealing with issues

between interfaith couples, such as raising children, observing

holidays, symbols in the home and relationships with extended

families. The cost is $45 per couple for three sessions.

Preregistration is required. Call to schedule date and time. The

office is at 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. (714) 445-4950.

Women 50 and older may be

part of a discussion group coordinated by Jewish Family Services

to address issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships,

loneliness and family that meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the

agency offices, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa.

Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.

Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library Used Book Store are

asking for patrons to donate books to replenish the dwindling stock.

Books may be left at any of the three branch libraries at Balboa,

Mariners, or Corona del Mar. All hardcover and paperback donations,

with the exception of magazines and law books, will be accepted and

are tax deductible. (949) 759-9667.

The Braille Institute offers free computer classes to people with

fading vision who have difficulty seeing the computer screen. The

Oasis Center at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar, offers six

sessions. Call to sign up for classes. (714) 821-5000.