Nightly meetings are offered in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach for anyone
who wants to overcome nicotine addiction. For a schedule or more
information, call (714) 774-9106 or (800) 642-0666.
The Newport Sports Collection Foundation, a nonprofit organization,
operates a free museum at 620 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The
museum, which has one of the world's largest collections of sports
memorabilia, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more
information, call (949) 721-9333.
The Hoag Cancer Center sponsors a free tai chi class for intermediate to
advanced levels from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays for people with cancer
and their families. A beginner session meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Fridays. The classes are designed to reduce stress, increase longevity
and promote a sense of well-being with basic, easy-to-learn, nonstrenuous
movements to aid in balance and concentration. The class is free and
taught by Victor Armand. No registration is required. The Hoag Cancer
Center is at 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For more information,
call (949) 722-6237.
The OASIS Senior Center offers a daily telephone contact program for
seniors who have a limited local support system. For more information,
call (949) 644-3244.
The Costa Mesa Communicators Toastmasters Club meets from noon to 1 p.m.
Wednesdays at the Orange County Department of Education, 200 Kalmus
Drive, Costa Mesa. Meetings are open to anyone who wants to improve his
or her public speaking skills. For more information, call (714) 444-5030.
The Newport Beach Distinguished Toastmasters Club 1300 meets from 7 to 9
p.m. Tuesdays in Sgt. Pepperoni's meeting room, 2300 Bristol St., Newport
Beach. For reservations or more information, call (949) 646-1274.
Mesa Messengers Toastmasters Club 691 in Costa Mesa meets at 7 p.m.
Tuesdays at Mesa Verde United Methodist Church, 1701 W. Baker St., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (714) 540-4446.
Blue Flame Toastmasters Club 2717 meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at the
Village Farmer, South Coast Plaza Village, 1651 Sunflower Ave., Costa
Mesa. The meeting is free for first-time visitors. For more information,
call (949) 855-4308.
Toastmasters Club 231 meets at 7 a.m. Mondays at the Irvine Co., 550-C
Newport Center, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 733-2209.
Harborlites Toastmasters Club meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at the Bahia
Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. For more
information, call (949) 293-4630.
