BOOMERS CALENDAR

MONDAYThe Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 W. 19th Street, is taking a day trip to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Cost is $55 for members; $60 for nonmembers. For information, call (949) 645-2356.

THURSDAYThe Orange County Ad Club is hosting “Innovations for Reaching Today’s Boomers,” a symposium featuring guest speakers and a question-and-answer forum at the Costa Mesa Hilton at 6 p.m. Ticket prices range from $25 to $60 and include a dinner buffet. Call (949) 429-2040.

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.

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.

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 CARE

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

HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES

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

PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE

Preventive healthcare services are offered by a nurse from the Orange County Health Department on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call to make an appointment.

INSURANCE QUESTIONS

The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program offers a counselor to assist with questions about Medicare, HMOs and supplemental and long-term care insurance. Call to make an appointment.

AARP-MATURE DRIVING CLASS

AARP is offering this refresher course on rules of the road in two four-hour sessions. Participants will learn about new traffic laws and upon completion of the course will receive certificates for insurance discounts The fee is $10; make checks payable to AARP.

CHAIR EXERCISE

Chair exercise is offered Mondays from noon to 2 p.m. This class is designed to increase muscular strength and improve posture and mobility.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Weekly computer classes include computer basics, Internet, Windows, Print Shop, computer friends and more.

SCRABBLE

All skill levels are welcome to play Scrabble on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Game boards, tiles and an official Scrabble dictionary are provided.

FRENCH LESSONS

Learn to read and speak French in this free class offered on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.

HULA DANCING

Practice graceful dance movements using the hips and feet. Offered Mondays from 9 to 10 a.m.

T’AI CHI

A t’ai chi class is offered every Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. This free class offers better balance and improved flexibility of joints and muscles.

PARTY BRIDGE

You don’t need a partner to participate in this bridge game on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please arrive early, as space is limited. The cost is $1.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT