BETTER TO BE SAFE
What Self-defense seminars
Who Hosted by the LGBTQ Center of Long Beach and Groundwork Fitness
When Saturday, Dec. 17
Where Groundwork Fitness, 333 Pine Ave.
More Info The Dec. 17 seminar for transgender and gender-nonconforming people will be at 11:30am, and the Dec. 17 seminar for people of color will be at 1pm. The seminars are in response to the recent nationwide reports of increased hate crimes. All sessions will be led by Gisele Fong, an activist and second-degree black belt in American Kenpo Karate. Seminars are 90 minutes. Water and snacks will be provided. Attendees are encourages to wear comfortable clothing. Visit centerlb.org or email Porter at porterg@centerlb.org.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
What Monthly meeting
Who Hosted by the Questing Heirs Genealogical Society
When Sunday, Dec. 18 at 1pm
Where Lakewood Masonic Center, 5918 Parkcrest St.
More Info The group meets with the purpose of collecting, preserving and publishing data relating to genealogy and hosts its monthly meetings on the third Sunday of every month. Visit qhgs.info or call Shareholder Liz Myers at (562) 598-3027.
COME FOR SUPPORT
What Stroke-support meetings
Who Sponsored by the Stroke Support Association
When Meeting 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.
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.
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. The seminar is affiliated with Long Beach Memorial Hospital. 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.
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 who needs a “refresher” on driving skills and defensive-driving techniques. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members.
