Start your new year off with a host of programs and classes at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
Tai Chi Class on Monday and Friday
The Tai Chi Class is the most popular free volunteer-led class at the community center. Students attend to improve their overall health, memory, flexibility and balance. The beginning class is open to new students only twice a year – in January and July. Attend any class in the enrollment months to join.
The advanced class is at 9 a.m., with the beginner class kicking off at 10:30 a.m.
Ready to Quit Tobacco? You Can Do It!
Join Anaheim Regional Medical Center counselors for two 45-minute sessions to find encouragement, understanding and tobacco cessation education through a group-sharing process. A 6-week supply of free patches will be available. The first meeting is at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, with a second class on January 10.
Reservations are required and are available by calling 470-3062.
Language Conversation Cafe
Enjoy the excitement of learning or practicing a foreign language at this wonderful Language Conversation Cafe. This weekly group meets on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, January 9. Facilitated by Elaine Portnoy and Sonia White, the club is for everyone who enjoys speaking another language – whether you are a native speaker or just want to practice another language. Drop-ins are welcome.
It’s All about Hair
If you’re having a bad hair day, nothing seems to be good! Learn about style, color, products, appliances and self maintenance. Instructors and students from Marinello Schools of Beauty will demonstrate the latest and greatest in this free class at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10. Register to be a model.
Reservations are required and are available at 470-3062.
Easy Beginners Bridge Class
Learn how to play Bridge like a pro in this fun-filled Easy Beginners Bridge class from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays January 10 through February 28.
Led by instructor Dae Leckie, the class is $48 plus a $12 material fee due upon registration. Registration is available at econnect.cityofmissionviejo.org by referencing course # 2607 or by calling 470-3062.
Amazing Experience
Mission Viejo has people with amazing life experience. Each Wednesday starting January 11, friends who have been nominated to “share their stories” will be featured. The program is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and includes the following folks:
1/11/12 Bob Hayes Niagara Falls History Teacher
1/28/12 Barbara Otaki Korea Donut Dollie
1/25/12 J.D. Herrmann Chicago Law Enforcement/Military Intelligence
Drop in to learn and enjoy. Make a nomination for a future presentation. For more information, call 470-3062.
For Men Only – Rap Sessions
In our stressful world, men often feel out of touch and don’t know what to do about it. Dr. Everett Jacobson, LCP, will lead five Tuesday sessions to help them work things out. This free program is sponsored by California Chapters in Aging through Pacific Life Foundation. The schedule of topics is as follows:
1/17 What Makes Us Happy
1/24 Men are from Mars – Women from Venus
1/31 Aging – How to Cope
2/7 Relationships and Love
2/14 Men’s Health
Reservations are required for each session and are available at 470-3062.
Seeing in 2012
Eyes change with age. Learn the essentials of cataract, macular degeneration and glaucoma along with the newest treatments and reducing risks from Dr. Marjan Farid, a U.C. Irvine ophthalmologist.
The free class starts at 1 p.m on Thursday, January 19. Reservations are available at 470-3062.
Diabetes Support January 19
People with diabetes can share information and obtain timely information from local health care professionals that will help them to live life to the fullest.
This free program is from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Reservations are available by calling 949-470-3062.
January 19 - Blood Sugar Meters and Diabetic Supplies.
Constitution 102B
This class is a continuum of Constitution 102. Retired History teacher Bob Hayes hosts this free seminar on the Bill of Rights. Participants will receive a copy of the Constitution and other handouts.
The free class is at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday January 12 (7th and 8th Amendments) and 19 (9th and 10th Amendments).
Reservations are required and are available by calling 470-3062.
Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, PPO, ETC) – Understanding Your Options
On Tuesday, January 24 at 10 a.m., you’ll learn about the NEW Medicare Disenrollment Period, January 1 – February 14. Make “your” system work for you. Presented by HICAP, the program includes an overview of the following:
Types of Plans
Comparing Plans
Advantages and Disadvantages
Your Obligations as a Medicare Advantage Member
How to Get Appropriate Medical Care
Enrollment and Disenrollment Rules
Registration is required and available by calling 470-3062.
Holiday Aftermath: Managing Family Conflict
Learn about communication strategies, common pit falls of communication, when conflict runs violent, safety and boundary setting.
This free program is at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 26. Reservations are available at 470-3062.
Maintain Your Brain!
Learn a new way of thinking about aging and maintaining your healthy brain. Discover what lifestyle choices may affect brain health. Explore the risks and warning signs of dementia as well as common misconceptions – such as: Alzheimer’s disease is a “normal part of aging.”
The free program is from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 28. Reservations are available at 470-3062.
A friend and I would like to enroll in the Bridge Beginning class but it started two weeks ago. When will it be offered again??
Thank you
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