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FEB. 21

The California Retired Teachers Association, Harbor Division No.

77 will hold a meeting for members and their guests were Medicare

will be discussed at noon at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community

Center, 1845 Park Ave. Information: (949) 551-5082.

FEB. 24

AARP will host a driving class for mature drivers to sharpen

their skills from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of the

Covenant, 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The cost is $10 per person.

Information: (714) 557-3340.

The Costa Mesa Senior Center will host a ballroom Mardi Gras dance

with live music by Betty’s Trio. The event is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at

695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Refreshments and desserts will be

served. Costumes are optional. The cost is $4. Information:(949)

645-2356.

FEB. 25

AARP will host a driving class for mature drivers to sharpen

their skills from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of the

Covenant, 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The cost is $10 per person.

Information: (714) 557-3340.

ONGOING

Oasis Senior Center holds a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. on

the second Saturday of every month. Breakfast includes pancakes,

sausage, coffee and orange juice for $3, $1 for children. The center

is at 800 Marguerite, Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 644-3244.

Passages 50-Plus support group for women 50 and older is a

discussion group coordinated by Jewish Family Services to address

issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, loneliness and

family. The group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the agency offices,

250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. Preregistration required.

(714) 445-4950.

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 the

Jewish Family Service office, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa.

Attendance is free, but registration is required. (714) 445-4950.

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. (949) 631-3555.