Senior Notes

Medicare seminar is Wednesday

Monarch Health Care will offer a free seminar about money-saving Medicare health plans for those 65 and older from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ruby’s Diner, 30622 S. Coast Hwy.

The seminar is designed to help participants get the best buy for their Medicare dollars and to understand the concepts. Seating is limited. To attend, call the Monarch Medicare helpline at (866) 566-1239.

Sally’s Fund expands ride services

Sally’s Fund has expanded transportation services for Laguna Beach seniors by making individual and group rides available to seniors who use the Community and Senior Center, city officials said.

In the past Sally’s Fund provided rides to the senior lunch program; the expanded service will offer seniors rides to classes, programs and activities at the center in addition to the lunch.

Rides can be arranged by calling (949) 715-1866.

Middle Eastern dance classes set

Rahimeh Andalibian will bring her passion for music of the Middle East to the Susi Q with free modern Middle Eastern Persian dance classes beginning Jan. 7. She will mix dances including Middle Eastern, Persian, Indian and American cultures. This is a beginner/intermediate level class series.

Classes will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28.

To register, call (949) 497-2441.