COME FOR SUPPORT
What Stroke-support meetings
Who Sponsored by the Stroke Support Association
When Meetings beginning Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 10am
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info Caregivers and support groups will meet every Tuesday. Groups are free and led by professional staff experienced in the medical field. Call (562) 537-0556.
PLANS FOR THE SHORE
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Friends of Belmont Shore
When Thursday, Jan. 5 at 6pm
Where St. Bartholomew Church Meeting Hall, 5100 Broadway at Granada
More Info Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia will provide an update on the 2017 plans for the city and Belmont Shore. Visit shorefriends.org.
LET’S GET READY TO RAMBLE
What Raptor Ramble hike
Who Led by Los Cerritos Wetlands
When Saturday, Jan. 7 at 8am
Where Meet on the inland side of the intersection of PCH and 1st Street
More Info The two-hour hike will include raptor sightings, such as sea eagles and brown-tailed hawks. The walk is appropriate for ages 7 and up. Closed-toe shoes are required. Email Elizabeth to RSVP at elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
RECOGNIZING VETERANS
What “Honor and Duty to Country” presentation
Who Presented by the American Association of University Women
When Saturday, Jan. 7 at 9:30am
Where California Heights United Methodist Church, 3759 Orange Ave.
More Info Wilma Powell, Neya Gilliam and Wendy Lewis will be featured panelists at the event and will document their experiences as members in the military and as veterans. RSVP to Lee Tsao at (562) 805-0672 by Dec. 28.
STOP IT
What Smoking-prevention program
Who Presented by the American Lung Association
When Meetings begin Tuesday, Jan. 10
Where Todd Cancer Pavilion Group Room, 2nd floor, 2810 Long Beach Blvd.
More Info The association is presenting the seven-week “Freedom From Smoking” program to help tobacco users gain control over smoking and quit. The program is free and includes eight meetings, parking and a workbook. Registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 6. Call 800-MEMORIAL to register.
AND! ACTION!
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Long Beach Republican Women Federated
When Saturday, Jan. 14 at 9am
Where Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
More Info John Sullivan, writer, director and executive producer, will be the guest speaker at the meeting. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for guests and includes breakfast. Email longbeachRWF@gmail.com or call (562) 938-9180 to RSVP.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Questing Heirs Genealogy Society
When Sunday, Jan. 15 at 1pm
Where Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St.
More Info The group will discuss new genealogy research tools. The meetings are free and open to the public. Call Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027 or visit qhgs.info.
GET BEHIND THE WHEEL
What Driver course
Who Hosted by Long Beach Memorial Hospital
When Thursday, Jan. 31 from 9am to 1pm
Where Long Beach Memorial, 2801 Atlantic Ave.
More Info The AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course is a four-hour class that requires attendees to have previously participated in the eight-hour AARP course from earlier this year. The driving instruction is for anybody over the age of 55 and who needs a “refresher” on driving skills and defensive-driving techniques. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members.
