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TODAY
INTEGRATING SPIRITUALITY AND MEDICINE
Ron Roth will give a two-day workshop titled “Integrating Ancient
Spirituality with Modern Medicine.” For times, please contact
Neighborhood Church. The workshop is $150. The church is at 340 St.
Ann’s Drive. Information: (949)494-8333. Web: www.clclaguna.com.
DIABETES LECTURE
South Coast Medical Center will present endocrinologist Jannet
Huang. She will talk about the latest treatment options for diabetes
and how to effectively control this disease. The lecture will begin
at 1 p.m. Reservations are highly suggested. The hospital is at 31872
S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 499-7202. Web: www.SouthCoastMed
Center.com.
PET ADOPTION
The Animal Rescue Alliance will hold a dog adoption from 2 to 5
p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday in front of Animal Crackers, 30822 S.
Coast Highway. A variety of four-legged friends will be on hand to
find new families and loving homes. Information: (909) 755-3372.
SATURDAY
FLU SHOTS
South Coast Medical Center will sponsor a free flu immunization
clinic from 8 a.m. to noon. The Orange County Health Care Agency
recommends the vaccine for persons 60 years or older and adults or
children with a serious medical condition. The hospital is at 31872
S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 499-1311, ext. 2300.
MONDAY
PAINTING WORKSHOP
Laguna Outreach Community Arts will hold a painting class titled,
“Laguna Seascape” as part of its weekly Art Escapes program. Taught
by Joan Corman, participants will watch a painting demonstration, as
well as create a seascape of their own on canvas using acrylic paints
at 2 p.m. The class will meet at the Pottery Shack, 1212 S. Coast
Highway. Information: (949) 363-4700.
TUESDAY
FLU SHOTS
South Coast Medical Center will sponsor a free flu immunization
clinic from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Senior Center. The
Orange County Health Care Agency recommends the vaccine for persons
60 years or older and adults or children with a serious medical
condition. The center is at 384 Legion St. Information: (949)
499-1311, ext. 2300.
SAFE SITTERS
TRAINING CLASS
South Coast Medical Center will present a baby-sitting training
class designed for youth 12 to 15 years old from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Instruction will include CPR training, safety, guidelines for meal
preparation and activities and tips on how to get a job. The workshop
costs $35 per person and reservations are required. The hospital is
at 31872 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 499-7202. Web:
www.SouthCoastMed
Center.com
HABITAT RESTORATION
The Crystal Cove Resource Management Team will hold a volunteer
day to help with fall planting and habitat restoration. Volunteers
will help plant, weed, collect seeds and mulch from 9 a.m. to noon.
Participants should bring gloves and a drink and wear closed-toe
shoes. The group will meet the Pelican Point Parking lot 1. Turn
coastward at the Newport Coast stop light and turn right at the
kiosk. A second volunteer day will take place on Dec. 7. Information:
(949) 497.7647
CLOSING THE SALE
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold a meet the experts
breakfast with Scott Hardy. Hardy is from First National Solutions
and he will talk about closing the sale starting at 8 a.m. at La Casa
del Camino, 1289 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-1018, ext.
1. Web: www.lagunabeachchamber.org.
WEDNESDAY
HOMEOPATHY WORKSHOP
Alchemy Salon and Yvonne Marciena Spa will host Dr. Dahlia
Shemtob. She will give a talk about becoming healthier, looking
better and feeling great without abrasive surgery and using medical
drugs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 303 Broadway, Suite 208. Reservations
are necessary. Information: Alchemy Salon (949) 497-6995, Yvonne M.
Spa (949) 497-5414 and Dahlia Shemtob (949) 399-3659.
THURSDAY
NEW MEMBER RECEPTION
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold a new member
reception. Participants will meet with the board of directors,
ambassadors, committee chairs and staff as well as learn about
marketing and advertising opportunities from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at
Citizens Business Bank, 800 Glenneyre St. Information: (949)
494-1018, ext. 1. Web: www.lagunabeachchamber.org.
TALKING TO TEENS
South Coast Medical Center will present a free parenting lecture
titled, “Talking to Your Teen: How Do You Do That?” Therapist Holly
Ramona will share how parents can improve communication skills with
teens and use effective ways of teen disciplining from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
in the community room, 31872 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949)
499-7202. Web: www.SouthCoastMed Center.com.
NOV. 15
STRAIGHT FACTS ABOUT STROKES
South Coast Medical Center will present internist, Dr. Brian Lo.
He will discuss the warning signs of strokes and what individuals
should do if they experience symptoms. The free lecture will start at
12:30 p.m. in the community room, 31872 S. Coast Highway.
Information: (949) 499-7202. Web: www.SouthCoastMed Center.com.
NOV. 16
PILATES WORKSHOP
Yoga Place will hold Pilates full mat workshop with Ali Risdon
from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The studio is at 30818 S. Coast Highway.
Information: (949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.
NOV. 18
PUBLIC ART TOUR
Laguna Outreach Community Arts will hold a public art tour as part
of its weekly Art Escapes program. Led by Jan Sattler, the group will
explore public art in Laguna starting at 2 p.m. The program is $20.
Reservations are highly recommended. The tour will begin at the
Gazebo at Heisler Park on Cliff Drive. Information: (949) 363-4700.
NOV. 20
COFFEE BREAK
The Laguna Beach PTA Council Parent Education Committee will hold
a session titled “Right From Wrong: Instilling a Sense of Integrity
in Your Child.” Michael Riera, best-selling author of “Field Guide to
the American Teenager,” will return to discuss this important topic.
Check-in will start at 8 a.m., and the talk will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Nov. 20 at the Surf and Sand Hotel, 1555 S. Coast Highway. Admission
is $5. Information: Betsy Jenkins, (949) 499-6270.
NOV. 21
AWARD LUNCHEON
The Exchange Club of Laguna Beach will honor Donnie Crevier with
the “Book of Golden Deeds” award at noon at the Hotel Laguna. Lunch
is $16.50 per person and reservations are due by Nov. 15.
Information: Katy Moss (949) 494-4281, or Sandi Werthe (949)
494-6016.
THE SKINNY BEHIND
EATING DISORDERS
South Coast Medical Center will host a panel of specialists and
recovering patients to share information about the disorder’s
symptoms, treatment and prevention. The free lecture will take place
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the community room, 31872 S. Coast Highway.
Information: (949) 499-7202. Web: www.SouthCoastMedCenter.com
BLOOD DRIVE
The Laguna Beach Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 3 to 9
p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 682 Park
Ave. Information: (949) 494-0271.
NOV. 25
PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Laguna Outreach Community Arts will hold a printmaking class as
part of its weekly Art Escapes program. Taught by Mada Leach,
participants will learn how to use a printing press to emboss or
print a unique personal art piece starting at 2 p.m. The class is $20
and $5 for materials. Reservations are highly recommended. The class
will meet at the Pottery Shack, 1212 S. Coast Highway. Information:
(949) 363-4700.
DEC. 1
INTRO TO YOGA
Yoga Place will hold a free introduction to Yoga class from 1:30
to 3:30 p.m. The studio is at 30818 S. Coast Highway. Information:
(949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.
DEC. 14
PARTNER YOGA
Yoga Place will hold a Partner Yoga/Thai Massage Workshop with
Kate from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Advance reservations are $30 and walk-ins
are $35. The studio is at 30818 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949)
415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.
DEC. 21
FULL MOON YOGA HIKE
Yoga Place will hold Winter Solstice Sunset/Full Moon Yoga Hike
and Celebration with Kate Olafson. The group will create as it goes
with partner poses, balance poses, vinyasa and meditation. The hike
will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Advance reservations are $25 and
walk-ins are $30. The studio is at 30818 S. Coast Highway.
Information: (949) 415-0955. Web: www.yogaplace.com.
DEC. 23
CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The offices of the Laguna Beach Unified School District will be
closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 1, 2003. The offices will re-open on
Jan. 2. In case of an emergency, please call (949) 497-7700, ext. 202
for contact information.
ONGOING
CLASSES
Wild Oats, in conjunction with Dr. Norris Carr, presents Health
Nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday evening at 1060 N. Coast
Highway. Reservations: (949) 494-6576.
Steven S. Sadleir, founder of the Self Awareness Institute, holds
meditation classes at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. Classes will meet at
the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive.
Information: (949) 497-9954.
“Shall We Dance” is a ballroom dancing class that meets from 7 to
10 p.m. every Tuesday in Bridge Hall at the Neighborhood
Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Each class is $12 or $60
for six weeks. Information: (949) 494-8061.
Weight Watchers holds a weekly meeting at 5 p.m. every Thursday at
Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Each class
is $9.95. Information: (949) 494-8061.
Carrie Pitt teaches a yoga class from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. every
Thursday in Bridge Hall at Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340
St. Ann’s Drive. Each class is $10. Information: (949) 494-8061.
Neighborhood Congregational Church hosts a guided candlelit
meditation from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in the sanctuary at 340
St. Ann’s Drive. A small donation is requested. Information: (949)
494-8061.
FITNESS
Bikram Yoga Laguna Beach holds 90-minute classes every day of the
week. The system consists of 26 poses and two breathing exercises
practiced in a studio at 610 N. Coast Highway, second floor.
Information: (949) 376-7077. Web: www.bikramyogalaguna.com.
Laguna Yoga offers class levels ranging from gentle to strong that
inspire the union of mind, body and spirit. The studio also offers
Ashtanga yoga and chanting. It is at 1100 S. Coast Highway.
Information: (949) 497-2022. Web: www.lagunayoga.com.
Yoga Place offers 70 classes a week, morning and evening; all on a
drop-in basis. The studio offers all major styles of Hatha yoga and a
full-service Pilates studio for private or semiprivate sessions. The
studio is at 30818 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 415-0955.
Web: www.yogaplace.com.
SENIORS
The Laguna Beach Senior Center hosts a monthly USDA surplus food
distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the last Friday of the month.
Participants must have a monthly income less than $1,044 for a single
person and $1,407 for two. The distribution will take place on the
upper level of the Veteran’s Memorial Community Center, 384 Legion
St. Information: (949) 464-9535.
The South Coast YMCA will offer a new class that addresses
functional strength, balance and stability for seniors. Led by a
certified senior fitness associate and YMCA instructor, the classes
will be held at 1 p.m. every Monday at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway,
Laguna Niguel. The class is for members only. Information: (949)
495-9622, ext. 111.
The SilverSneakers Fitness classes is an ongoing series designed
for strengthening and conditioning. The self-paced classes are taught
by certified instructors who guide participants through exercises
that focus on strength, flexibility and activities for daily living.
Beginning classes are held from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at
29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. The class is for members
only. Information: (949) 495-9622, ext. 111.
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