BOOMER CALENDAR

Ice cream and supporting a good cause — two things almost everyone loves. Costa Mesa Senior Center wants to give you what you love the weekend of Sept. 2 and Sept. 3. The center will be selling ice cream at Bob’s Old Fashion Ice Cream at the Orange County Market Place all day staring at 8 a.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward activities at the center. For more information, call (949) 645-2356.

ONGOING EVENTS

COSTA MESA SENIOR CENTERThe Costa Mesa Senior Center is at 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, (949) 645-2356.

TRANSITION SUPPORT GROUP

A support group for people struggling with issues of loneliness, relationship, grief and health problems meets from 1 to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS

This support group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday.

DIABETES DISCUSSION

A discussion group that provides support for diabetics and their caregivers meets at 10 a.m. every Friday. The group focuses on dietary concerns as well as complications such as neuropathy, eye problems and emotional barriers common among those with the disease.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC

A blood pressure clinic is held from 9 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday. No appointment is necessary.

FITNESS CLASS

A Functional Senior fitness class, designed to enhance strength, flexibility and posture, is from 1 to 2 p.m. every Wednesday.

AEROBICS

Low impact aerobics, designed to fit the personal health and fitness needs of older adults, is from 1 to 2 p.m. every Monday and Friday.

OASIS SENIOR CENTERThe Oasis Senior Center is at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar, (949) 644-3244.

TELEPHONE REASSURANCE

Telephone reassurance is available for seniors with a limited local support system that would benefit from daily telephone contact.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation services are offered to take members to appointments, grocery shopping, and to the center. Call to make an appointment.

VISION SCREENINGS

Visual aid screenings with a Braille Institute representative is offered for people with limited vision. Call to make an appointment.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

Blood pressure screenings are conducted from 9 to 11 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month in room 3.

VISION SEMINARS

The Braille Institute offers free seminars to help those with limited vision live more independently. Held on the first Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in room 4.

HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES

Advance healthcare directives are available for $3 each. Call to make an appointment.

CHAIR EXERCISE

Chair exercise is offered Mondays. This class is deigned to increase muscular strength and to improve posture and mobility.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Weekly computer classes include Internet, Windows, Print Shop, solutions for viruses and more.

CRIBBAGE

A cribbage group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost: $2.

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