AROUND TOWN - May 24, 2002

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TODAY

The South Coast YMCA will celebrate National Older Adult Day with a

health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 24. Events will include a variety

of free health screenings, health information, give-a-ways and free

functional fitness testing for adults 60 and older. The event will take

place at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Information: Jode

Joyce, (949) 495-9622.

MONDAY

Laguna Beach American Legion Post 222 along with the Veterans of

Foreign Wars Post 5868 will hold its annual Memorial Day Service. The

ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m. with a patriotic concert by the Laguna

Beach High School Band, followed by the formal ceremony. The short

program will conclude at noon with the raising of the flag to full staff.

The traditional pancake breakfast will be served. The event will take

place on Memorial Day, May 27 at Monument Point in Heisler Park.

Information: (949) 494-2065.

WEDNESDAY

The South Coast YMCA will host a lecture by Hoag Hospital at 6 p.m.,

May 29. Find out what potential risks exist and how to help prevent them.

Presented by Karen Fu, M.D., Hoag family practice physician and Marcia

Whalen, M.D., Hoag family practice physician. Refreshments will be served

at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Information: (949)

495-9622.

College Funding Solutions will sponsor a free college financial

planning workshop. The workshop will cover the correct ways to fill out

the form, discussing what assets are taken into account for financial

aid, how to develop financial plan for all the college costs your family

will incur and much more. The workshop will begin at 7 p.m., May 29 at

the Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive.

Information: (949) 376-2061.

JUNE 4

The South Coast YMCA is hosting a free lecture by Brad Powell, D.C. at

noon, June 4. The lecture is designed to teach how to reduce risk of

injury while golfing as well as basic swing mechanics and exercises to

strengthen your back. Refreshments will be served at 29831 Crown Valley

Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Information: (949) 495-9622.

JUNE 5

The South Coast YMCA will host a lecture by Hoag Hospital at 6 p.m.,

June 5. It will discuss the symptoms and methods for controlling

childhood asthma. Presented by Denis Yoshii, D.O., Hoag allergy, asthma

and immunology physician. Refreshments will be served at 29831 Crown

Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. Information: (949) 495-9622.

JUNE 7

The Laguna Beach Women’s Club will honor Pauline Walpin with the Woman

of the Year Award. The annual luncheon will begin at 11 a.m., June 7 at

286 St. Ann’s Drive. New board members will also be installed. The cost

is $15 per person for prepaid reservations and members made no later than

Friday, May 31. At the door and without reservations, the cost is $17.

Information: (949) 497-1200.

JUNE 8

The South Coast YMCA will host a course that provides scientific

information for the implementation of fitness programs for individuals

who suffer from a loss of bone density. The class takes place from noon

to 6 p.m., June 8 at 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel.

Information: Pacific Coast Training, (949) 515-9673.

JUNE 13

The Laguna Beach Brewing Company presents, Rock ‘Em, Shock ‘Em: Women

of Comedy-No Whining Allowed. Seven funny females hosted by Lynn Epstein.

The laughs get started at 8 p.m., June 13 at 422 South Coast Highway.

Cover is $5 with no drink minimum. Information: (949) 499-2337.

ONGOING

SUPPORT GROUPS

South Coast Medical Center hosts a breast cancer support group. The

group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in

the Community Room at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center will host a cancer support group for

family, friends and caretakers. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the

1st and 3rd Tuesday at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center hosts a bereavement support group. The

group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in

the Community Room at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center will host a prostate cancer support group

that provides support services to men with prostate cancer. The group

meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every 3rd Wednesday in the Auditorium at 31872

Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.

South Coast Medical Center will host an eating disorder support group.

The group meets from 1 to 2 p.m. p.m. every Wednesday in the basement

classroom at 31872 Coast Highway. Reservations: (949) 499-7202.