North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Videomakers club to meet Jan. 16

By: North County Times | Monday, January 14, 2008 8:06 PM PST ∞

ESCONDIDO -- Learn how to make better videos at a meeting of the North County Videomakers Club at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave. All skill levels are welcome. Information: George Sullivan, (858) 484-3903.

Miss Fallbrook contestants sought

FALLBROOK -- Soroptimist International of Fallbrook, the nonprofit organization that sponsors the annual Miss Fallbrook pageant, has announced it will accept contestants through Feb. 1. The pageant will take place March 29.

Miss Fallbrook serves as an ambassador at numerous community events and participates in other events countywide. Miss Fallbrook 2008 will receive a $500 cash award and many other valuable prizes. The current Miss Fallbrook is Kate Derr.

An entrant should have excellent communication and social skills. Judging includes sportswear, evening gown and interview segments; there are no bathing suit or talent segments.

Contestants must reside in Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow, Pala or DeLuz. The participant age range is between 17 (and a senior in high school) and 24 by the date of the pageant. She must be single and never have had a child.

For information or to enter the pageant, call Trish Harrison at (760) 612-7794.

Computer workshop being offered

FALLBROOK -- Nonprofit SeniorNet will offer a free computer workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Fallbrook Healthcare Foundation at 135 S. Mission Road.

Volunteer Bob Cebulski will present "What a Personal Computer Can Do for You," covering basic word processing, sending and receiving e-mail, using the Internet, maintaining personal computer hardware and software and safeguarding personal data.

Attendees can also hear about the various SeniorNet classes that can help them pursue their individual computer-related interests.

No preregistration is necessary. Just show up the afternoon of the workshop; first come, first seated. Information: (760) 728-0855, http://seniornet-fallbrook.org.

SeniorNet also conducts a free computer help lab from 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays at the Healthcare Foundation location, where people can get help with computer or digital camera problem, as well as with ordering a new computer.

Live Like a Champion Tour coming to Fallbrook

FALLBROOK -- The "Blue Cross Live Like a Champion Tour" will make a stop from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Fallbrook Community Center. Kids ages 5 to 12 can play games of football, basketball, soccer, volleyball and surfing and participate in activities such as Discovery Zone and Eat Like a Champion with prizes and giveaways.

The tour, which is part of the larger Blue Cross of California Childhood Obesity Initiative, will feature a branded Chevy Suburban and 20-foot trailer in its second year of operation, including interactive games and challenging sports-themed activities to help children bring out their "inner champion."

Information: (760) 728-1671.

Tim Flannery to perform Jan. 19

FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Americana Music Series will present Tim Flannery and Friends in Concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Mission Theater, 231 N. Main St. Backing Flannery will be Dennis Caplinger on banjo, Jeff Berkley on bass and Sharon Whyte on accordion.

Flannery is a veteran of 25 years with the San Diego Padres, moving from player to coach to broadcaster. He has recently taken the post as third-base coach with the San Francisco Giants. Twelve years ago he answered the call of another constant in his life and began doing music seriously.

This concert is the first of the 2008 season presented in the Fallbrook Americana Music Series, a volunteer organization hosting acoustic, roots-based musicians, now in its eighth year. Tickets are $15 and $7 for children ages 7 to 17 and are available at the Mission Theater. Information: (760) 723-7255.

Art Campus to offer printmaking classes

FALLBROOK -- The Art Campus at Fallbrook, 310 E. Alvarado St., will offer the following classes during the spring semester.

Monotype and Beyond, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Cost is $72, plus materials. Explore this quick process of making a unique print.

Polaroid Transfer and Mixed Media, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 18. Cost is $72, plus materials. Use Polaroid transfers and lifts as a jumping-off point to create multimedia works of art.

Intro to Etching, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 19. Cost is $82, plus materials. In this class, students will use the same kind of tools Rembrandt used to make their own zinc etching plate, after which they can use that plate to experiment with different printing methods.

Information and registration: (760) 728-6383, http://www.artcampusatfallbrook.com.

Artist to teach classes at community center

FALLBROOK -- Fallbrook resident Martin Betz, a multimedia artist with an emphasis on sculpture, specifically electronic and video/film room installations, will teach the following classes at the Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane.

"Anyone Can Paint," from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 31 through Feb. 28. Learn to paint in either acrylic or oil paints in a friendly informative and supportive environment. Complete a painting by end of class. The class is for students at any level of skill and will support any special interests. Fee is $83, and a supply list will be given at registration.

"Skateboard Design," from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 29 through April 19. Youths ages 15 to 17 can create original graphics for their skateboards. Students learn skateboard deck design, layout, stenciling, painting and application techniques. Designs must be original work, no trademarked graphics or logos can be used. Deck, trucks, wheels, bearings and grip tape are included. Fee is $93.

"Gizmos," from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 19 through Feb. 16. This class is for children ages 7 to 12 with great imaginations, who enjoy creating new projects. Participants will create a new "gizmo" every week from electric toys, solar projects or paddle boats. Fee is $63, plus a $10 supply fee paid to the instructor at the first class. Parents are encouraged to enroll with their children for an additional $5 charge.

Information and registration: (760) 728-1671.

OCNA to meet

OCEANSIDE -- Oceanside Coastal Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 tonight at St. Mary Star of the Sea School, 515 Wisconsin Ave. The guest speaker will be local historian John Daley, a partner of the 101 Cafe. Call (760) 494-4342.

LIFE at MiraCosta to meet

OCEANSIDE -- LIFE at MiraCosta, a lifelong learning group, will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 18 in Room 1068 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive. Francis French, author and director of the San Diego Air & Space Museum, will talk about the early days of space flight and the first astronaut, Yuri Gagarin.

At 2:30 p.m., Kimberly Dodson will talk about Palomar Medical Center's revolutionary new daVinci Robot and its impact on surgical results. Call (760) 721-8124.

Learn to design with succulents

OCEANSIDE -- Debra Baldwin, author of "Designing with Succulents," will speak and offer gardening advice at the MiraCosta Horticulture Club meeting at 12:45 p.m. Jan. 19 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Building 7000. Visitors are welcome. Call (760) 729-8172.

Pine Needle Basketry class offered

OCEANSIDE -- Carol Lang will teach "Introduction to Pine Needle Basketry" from noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Oceanside Museum of Art, School of Art, 219 N. Coast Highway. Lang will teach students to use local natural materials to transform yard waste into functional vessels. Cost is $55 for OMA members, $80 for nonmembers, plus a $10 materials fee. To register, call (760) 431-1645.

Learn to garden in Mediterranean climate

VISTA -- OASIS will offer the class "Gardening in a Mediterranean Climate" from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 18 at the the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Horticulturist Patrick Anderson will present a slide lecture of the magnificent gardens of the Mediterranean region and demonstrate how they have inspired garden styles in California. Cost is $4. To register, call (760) 432-0635.

Village Idiots host American Indian author

VISTA -- The Village Idiots Literary Society will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Vista Village Art Gallery, 127 Main St.

The featured speaker will be fiction writer and poet Gordon Johnson, a Cahuilla/Cupeno Indian from the Pala Indian Reservation. Call (760) 726-0764.

CERT team training to begin

VISTA -- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training will begin on Jan. 19. The class is offered free through Palomar College and the Vista Fire Department. This 30-hour class will teach citizens how to protect themselves, protect their homes and how to prepare for disasters. Local government agencies prepare for everyday emergencies. However, during a disaster, the number and scope of incidents can overwhelm conventional emergency services. This valuable course is designed to help protect families and neighbors during and after an emergency. People will typically respond to others in need of assistance and the goal of the CERT program is to provide citizens the information they need to assist in a safe manner. Citizens involved in CERT will be able to provide valuable assistance to those in need and provide pertinent information to emergency responders when they arrive. The classes taught in the program include basic disaster medical, fire safety, disaster psychology, light search and rescue and CERT organization.

Information: (760) 643-2801; http://www.vistacert.org.

Women start new year with purpose

CARLSBAD -- The Women's Global Network will host theÝinspirational dinner and workshop, "Designing the Life of Your Dreams -- Starting the New Year with Purpose!" from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the La Costa Resort and Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Road. WGN members Kim Seymour, Denise Ross and Jill Lackey will show participants how to understand theÝdream process, the value of goal setting, the power of visualization andÝthe affirmation process. Attendees will then create their own "Vision Board"Ýto support their "Quest for 2008," a visual tool consisting of pictures,Ýsymbols and words that reflect their dreams and goals for a happy,Ýfulfilling and prosperous life. Cost is $55. E-mail info@wgn-global.com.ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ

Carlsbad Republican Women to meet

CARLSBAD -- Carlsbad Republican Women will meet at 11 a.m. Jan. 22 at the Windmill Seaside Room, 890 Palomar Airport Road. The guest speaker will be Mark Larson of radio station 1700 AM. Reserve by Jan. 16 by calling (760) 434-6478.

MS Society honors local resident/volunteer

CARLSBAD -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Pacific South Coast chapter has named Carlsbad resident Sandi Kehoe, a volunteer who has multiple sclerosis, as its 2007 Programs Volunteer of the Year. The award was presented at the National MS Society's annual meeting of the Carlsbad-based Pacific South Coast Chapter. The National MS Society honored Kehoe, who was diagnosed with MS in October 2002, for her leadership of a self-help support group that meets on the second Wednesday of every month at Stagecoach Park. In addition, Kehoe teaches an Ah-Chi aquatic exercise class that meets on Tuesdays at the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in Encinitas. Kehoe also is a volunteer in the chapter's Angel Visitation Program, which provides emotional support and companionship to homebound people with MS.

Toastmasters to meet Thursdays

CARLSBAD --- The Tick Talk Toastmasters Club is dedicated to helping others improve their public speaking communication skills. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Carlsbad-by-the-Sea, 2855 Carlsbad Blvd. Call (760) 224-1199.

Class teaches ballroom dancing

CARLSBAD --- Dance instructors Gary Smith and Ellen Gladden offer ballroom dance lessons from 1 to 3 p.m. every third Thursday at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Learn the waltz, fox trot, East Coast swing, jitterbug, rumba, tango, and more. Call (760) 602-4654.

Church hosts grief workshop

CARLSBAD -- Griefshare, the special help seminar for people experiencing grief and loss, will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays in Room 202 at Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St. The series will feature nationally recognized experts in grief therapy. Call (760) 729-2331.

Center to offer 'Spirit' program

CARLSBAD -- The Center for Positive Living has begun its year-long program "Spirit Is Calling: Activate in 2008." The program includes messages at 10 a.m. Sundays at the church, 390 Oak Ave., Suite H, as well as a journal with daily exercises and a place for participants to record their own thoughts and experiences using the "Power For Good" in their lives. The program focuses on delivering immediate benefits in the areas of health, wealth and great relationships as well as a way to stop coping and start living all week long. Call (760) 434-9579.

MiraCosta to offer credit ESL program

CARDIFF --- MiraCosta College, San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., will offer a number of credit English as a Second Language classes that will help those people wishing to advance their English skills and earn college credit during the spring semester, which begins Jan. 22. Call (760) 795-6615. Cost is $20 per unit for California residents (most classes are three to four units).

Center to offer senior pilates

ENCINITAS -- The Encinitas Senior Center will offer its "Gentle Pilates" class with instructor Heidi Lerner from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays at the center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Seniors can add grace to aging by learning to move from the core, strengthen and lengthen; and learn a new way of holding oneself that works to correct bad postural habits. The class is for 50 and older and is ongoing throughout the year. Students are asked to bring a mat and pillow to class. Cost is $5 per class, paid at the beginning of the month for the entire month. Call (760) 943-2250.

Learn to knit

SOLANA BEACH -- Knitting by the Beach hosts the free knitting circle from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays at the store, 616 Stevens Ave. Call (858) 509-9276.

Seniors meet to dance

ENCINITAS -- The Encinitas Senior Center invites seniors 50 and older to its sponsored dance from 2 to 4 p.m. every third Friday of the month at the club, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Cost is $3. Call (760) 943-2250.

Encinitas Follies seeks talent

ENCINITAS --- The Encinitas Senior Foundation is seeking talented performers for its 10th annual Encinitas Follies at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the La Paloma Theater. The event is the major annual fund raiser for senior activities at the Encinitas Senior Center. Information: (760) 518-7100; http://www.esfencinitas.org.

Library to host Jewish book readings, talks

ENCINITAS -- The San Diego County Library will host the national "Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature" scholar-led reading and book discussion series. The newest series explores the theme: "A Mind of Her Own: Fathers And Daughters In a Changing World" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20, March 12, April 9, May 14, and June 11 in the Community Room of the soon-to-reopen Encinitas Branch of the San Diego County Library, 540 Cornish Drive. All sessions are free of charge and open to the public.

Books to be discussed include: Feb. 20, "Tevye the Dairyman" by Sholem Aleichem; March 12, "Bread Givers" by Anzia Yezierska; April 9, "O My America!" by Johanna Kaplan; May 14, "American Pastoral" by Philip Roth; and June 11, "Bee Season" by Myla Goldberg. Copies of the books can be borrowed from any branch of the county library system. Because the first session takes place a few days before the Feb. 23 grand opening of the new library building, that session only will be at a public location near the library and those who have registered for the series will be informed of the venue by phone and e-mail. Call (858) 694-2484 or Ellen.Zyroff@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Gem & Mineral Club to meet

ESCONDIDO -- The Palomar Gem & Mineral Club will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave.

Simon King, a mine field-trip leader recently featured on the Travel Channel's "Cash and Treasures," will talk about the Himalaya Tourmaline Mine in Mesa Grande. Learn about tourmaline and mining, and see gem and mineral specimens from this well-known San Diego County mine.

Information: Diane Hall, (760) 741-0433.

Friends to host half-price book sale

ESCONDIDO -- The Friends of the Escondido Public Library will hold a huge book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 18 and 19 at the library, 239 S. Kalmia St.

Members of the Friends are invited to a preview sale from 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 17. Nonmembers can join on the spot and take advantage of the sale. Annual membership is $5 for an individual, $7 for a family, $15 for a business and $25 for supporting membership. Lifetime membership is a one-time donation of $100 or more.

Every book in the Friends used book store at the library will be half price. The book sale will feature a wide assortment of popular fiction titles, from classics to best selling authors, as well as nonfiction subjects, such as cook books and self-help books. Other items for sale include magazines, movies in video and DVD formats and a wide assortment of music CDs.

Proceeds directly support the library's programs and services for children, teens and adults. Information: http://www.escondido.org/library, (760) 839-4832.

CPR, first-aid class slated

ESCONDIDO -- Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation and how to use an automated external defibrillator at a Save-A-Heart class from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Best Western Escondido Hotel, 1700 Seven Oaks Road. Participants can also get certified in first aid and learn what to do for a drowning victim, how to treat for shock, immobilize fractures, treat burns and other medical emergencies. Cost is $65. Discounts are offered to students, seniors, foster parents and military personnel. Registration: (619) 445-4569, http://www.cprpros.com.

Take a hike at Daley Ranch

ESCONDIDO -- Free, guided nature hikes are offered at Daley Ranch.

All trails include steep and/or slippery sections. Bring at least a two liters of water and wear a hat, sunscreen and hiking boots or treaded footwear. Youths younger than 18 must be with an adult. No pets are allowed. Meet at La Honda Drive entrance, unless otherwise noted.

The hike schedule and trail map are online at http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us.

Reservations are requested. Call (760) 839-4680. A shuttle with handicapped accessibility runs Sundays.

8 a.m. Jan. 18: Join naturalist Kathleen Flanagan for a strenuous, fast-paced seven-mile "Mystery Tour."

8:30 a.m. Jan. 19: Naturalists Simone and Barbara Van Horne will lead a moderate to occasionally strenuous 4.36-mile "More Walk, Less Talk" hike.

8 a.m. Jan. 20: Join naturalist Michelle Capodice for a leisurely three-mile hike around Boulder Loop. She will talk about the local reptiles.

9 a.m. Jan. 20: Naturalist Rick Paul will lead an occasionally-strenuous four-mile hike to see a diverse plant population and expansive views. Meet at the Cougar Pass parking lot.

7:30 a.m. Jan. 21: Join naturalist Rita Ospelt will lead a fast-paced, 11-mile fitness hike with steep ups and downs; not suited for small children.

3 p.m. Jan. 22: Join Capodice for a leisurely 1.8-mile roundtrip hike to the Ranch House.

Jazz guitarists to play Jan. 19

ESCONDIDO -- Jazz guitarists Peter Sprague and Fred Benedetti will perform at the next concert in the Chalice Music Series at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at Chalice Unitarian Universalist Church, 2324 Miller Ave. Suggested donation is $15; $10 for seniors and students.

Refreshments, including beer and wine, will be available, as well as CDs by the artists. Information and reservations: (760) 737-0393.

Hallmark ornament collectors to meet

ESCONDIDO -- The Hallmark Ornament Collectors Club will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Terrace Garden Apartments Clubhouse, 1045 Morning View Drive. Information: (760) 613-8570.

Assistance League to meet Jan. 23

ESCONDIDO -- The Assistance League of Inland North County will host a breakfast meeting at 9 a.m. Jan. 23 at the McLaughlin Chapter House, 2068 E. Valley Parkway. Those interested in volunteering are welcome to attend. Information: (760) 746-7532.

Scrabble-thon slated for Feb. 2

ESCONDIDO -- Escondido Public Library's Literacy Services will host its fourth annual Scrabble-thon competition from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 2 at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. Felicita Ave.

Scrabble-thon is open to the public -- high school-age students and adults. The entry fee for teams of four is $100; individual entries cost $30. Entry registration will close Jan. 28.

Proceeds will go toward providing literacy services in the community, benefiting adult learning communities, family literacy programming, mobile library services and early-learning labs. There also will be a multi-item raffle and a silent auction, featuring autographed items from Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Winfield.

Trophies will be given to first- and second-place winning teams, and first- and second-place individuals. Scrabble-thon is sponsored by the Altrusa of Escondido Foundation, the Bank of Escondido, North County Times and the San Diego Council on Literacy. Registration and information: http://www.escondido.org/library, (760) 747-2233.

Widow/widowers support group offered

SAN MARCOS -- The San Marcos Senior Center offers a support group for widows and widowers from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the center, 111 W. Richmar Ave. Information: (760) 744-5535.

City offers classes for adults

SAN MARCOS -- The city is offering classes for adults this month through May at the San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive.

Classes include Round Dance, West Coast Swing, Salsa and Swing Dance, Country Line Dancing, Belly Dance Gypsy Style, Classical Hatha Yoga, Tai Chi, Watercolor and Silk Painting.

Information and registration: http://www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us, (760) 744-9000.

Rotarians to meet Jan. 17

RANCHO PENASQUITOS -- The San Diego North Rotary Club will meet at 7 a.m. Jan. 17 at the Doubletree Golf Resort, just west of Interstate 15 at Carmel Mountain Road. Fellow Rotarian Don Hughes will talk about the Maseno Mission Hospital and St. Phillip's Theological College, both in Kenya. Information: Eric Pahlke, (858) 869-5304, http://www.sandiegonorthrotary.org.

Senior health, business expo on tap

RANCHO BERNARDO -- A free Senior Health and Business Expo will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 17 at Rancho Bernardo Joslyn Center, 18402 W. Bernardo Drive. There will be exhibits focusing on senior issues, as well as health screenings, door prizes, chair massage, homemade bakery items and live music by guitarist Sandy Devito. Information: Diane Forsythe, (858) 487-9324, Ext. 3.

Republican women's group to meet

POWAY -- Rancho Bernardo Republican Women will host a luncheon meeting Jan. 18 at StoneRidge Country Club, 17166 Stoneridge Country Club Lane.

The group will welcome its new board of directors and President Lynn Ann Reagan, and listen to guest speaker Tony Krvaric, chairman of the Republican Party in San Diego. Krvaric, born and raised in Sweden, was inspired in his youth to come to America by President Ronald Reagan. He became a naturalized citizen in June of 2003, and has been politically involved since then.

A social hour will begin at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Cost for the sit-down luncheon is $23. Reservations: (858) 673-1409 or (858) 487-0378.

Democratic Club to meet Jan. 16

ENCINITAS -- The Rancho North Coast Democratic Club will meet for a potluck dinner and social hour at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Encinitas Terrace Clubhouse, 454 Requeza St. The group will hold elections and discuss the officers for 2008. Information: Patsy Cutler, (760) 942-9041; Sarah Hagaman, (760) 436-7100.

Kids Bike and Safety Fair on tap

RAMONA -- The eighth annual Kids Bike and Safety Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Kmart parking lot, 1855 Main St.

Sponsored by the Ramona Sheriff's Station, the event will offer information on bicycle safety, a bike safety course where kids can test their riding skills, law enforcement displays and vehicles, bike engraving, free child fingerprinting, Sheriff's K-9 demonstration, a fun jump, a drawing for a new bicycle and more. Kids will receive a free book from Ramona Library staff members.

Kids are encouraged to bring their bikes.

Information: Henry Tirado at the Ramona Sheriff's Station, (760) 685-5584, (760) 738-2425.

Kids can attend free cricket clinic

RANCHO PENASQUITOS -- The Rancho Family YMCA and the San Diego Cricket Club will present a free cricket clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Rancho Family YMCA's Scripps Poway Parkway site.

The fun-based 90-minute clinic will introduce first- through fifth-graders to the basics of cricket in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Trained YMCA staff and San Diego Cricket Club members will help kids focus on the rules, fundamentals, development, values and fun of the sport. Preregistration is required. Information: (858) 484-8788.

Kiwanis to host Padres luncheon fundraiser

RANCHO PENASQUITOS -- Tickets are on sale for the Poway Kiwanis Club's 11th annual Padres Winter Caravan Luncheon set for noon Jan. 24 at the Doubletree Golf Resort.

Meet Padres players and enjoy live and silent auctions, along with music and lunch, during this fundraiser for Rady Children's Hospital and the club's high school scholarship fund. Live auction items will include autographed jerseys from Padres pitcher Jake Peavy and Chargers star Antonio Gates.

Individual tickets cost $35. Table sponsorships are available, as well. Information: (619) 687-1991.

Free watercolor classes to begin

NORTH COUNTY -- Free watercolor classes taught by Nancy Oleksa will be offered through Palomar College.

The 16-week classes will meet from 6:30 to 9:20 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Jan. 22, at Mt. Carmel High School; 9 to 11:50 a.m. Thursdays, starting Jan. 24, at the Ramona Senior Center; 1:30 to 4:20 p.m. Thursdays, starting Jan. 24, at the Poway Senior Center; and 9 to 11:50 a.m. Fridays, starting January 25, at Palomar College's Escondido campus.

All levels of ability are welcome. Information: (760) 744-1150, Ext. 5047; noleksa@palomar.edu.