Jewish Family Service of Orange County sponsors an ongoing healing
support group for the chronically ill. The purpose is to provide
participants with emotional and spiritual support to manage illness and
its consequences. The group meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Jewish Family
Service, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. Attendance is free, but
registration is required. (714) 445-4950.
Scrabble Club No. 350 meets from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Borders
Books, Music & Cafe on 19th Street and Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa. $3.
New players are welcome. (949) 759-4871.
The Coin and Stamp Club meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at the Oasis
Senior Center. New members interested in trading, buying and selling
stamps and coins are being sought to join these informal meetings. There
are no fees required. (949) 644-3244.
Jewish Family Service offers ongoing bereavement support groups for
adults at all stages of loss. The groups share experiences, hear how
others deal with grief, receive support and learn ways to cope with
sadness and loss. One group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Beth Jacob in
Irvine. The second group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Temple Judea in
Laguna Hills. The third group meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Ezra
Center in Anaheim. Free, but advance registration is required. (714)
445-4950.
Jewish Family Service of Orange County provides a support and
discussion group to assist participants in their recovery from childhood
or teenage sexual abuse. The group meets from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at
250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. Advance registration is required. (714)
445-4950.
A Dealing with Divorce support group is offered by Jewish Family
Service of Orange County. The group is led by an experienced counselor
and meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Jewish Federation Campus, 250 E.
Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. (714) 445-4950.
An interfaith couples support group is offered by Jewish Family
Service of Orange County. The group addresses issues faced by couples in
which one partner is Jewish and the other is not, including raising
children, observing holidays, displaying symbols in the home and
relationships with extended families. The group meets for three weekly
sessions Wednesday evenings at Jewish Family Service, 250 E. Baker St.,
Suite G, Costa Mesa. (714) 445-4950.
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce sponsors a networking luncheon at
11:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Road, Costa Mesa. (714) 885-9090.
The Walking Club of Newport Beach meets at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at
