Southwest Riverside County community news briefs

By The Californian | Friday, November 7, 2008 12:24 AM PST ∞

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Hot springs topic for historical society

TEMECULA ---- Tony Guenther will speak when the Temecula Valley Historical Society meets at noon Friday. Guenther is the great-grandson of Fritz Guenther, the founder of the Guenther Murrieta Hot Springs Resort.

His family owned and managed the resort until it sold in 1970. Tony and his brothers and sister worked at the resort.

Guenther worked with Loretta Barnett, Rebecca Farnbach and Marvin Curran on the book "Images of America: Murrieta Hot Springs," which will be released Monday. He will tell some of the stories uncovered during research for the book.

The program be followed by the business meeting at 1 p.m.

The group meets at the Historic Pujol Schoolhouse on Santiago Road. For information, call Carol Strode at 694-6384.

Paletteers plan art show

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Paletteers art group will hold its annual art show and sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Cultural Center.

Local artist will join club members in the free exhibition.

The art show is at 188 N. Main St For information, call Fran Watt at 385-8087 or the center, 674-2526.

Marines birthday celebration slated

WILDOMAR ---- A celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps 233rd birthday will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at VFW Post 1508.

The event is cohosted by the VFW post and Marine Corps League Southwest Riverside County Detachment 1057.

Tickets cost $15, which includes dinner. They are available from the VFW post, 21180 Waite St., or officers of either organization.

There will be a sword cutting of the cake and a speaker.

For information, call the post, 674-4735 or Don Herpy at 678-2650.

Church plans craft fair

MENIFEE ---- Eagle Ridge Church will hold its annual Craft Fair and Chili Cookoff from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Proceeds will assist Women's Ministry Outreaches.

The church is at 25891 Holland Road. For information, call 246-3170.

Free knitting workshop offered

MURRIETA ---- Peggy Hagberg will teach and demonstrate knitting techniques at a free workshop at 4 p.m. Monday at the Murrieta Public Library.

Knitters of all skill levels can learn the basics of knitting as well as techniques to move existing knitting projects to the next level.

It will be the first in a series of knitting classes to be held the second Monday of every other month.

The first 10 people to register will receive free knitting needles and yarn. All others must provide their own needles and yarn.

The Murrieta Public Library is at 8 Town Square at Adams Avenue and Kalmia Street. For information, call 304-2665 or visit www.murrieta.org/services/library.

Western band, cowboy poet to perform

TEMECULA ---- The Golden Hill Ramblers and cowboy poet Mick Vernon will perform during the annual "Around Uncle Erle's Campfire" at 7 p.m. Saturday at Old Town Temecula Community Theater.

The performance is part of the Erle Stanley Gardner Mystery Weekend in Old Town.

Reminiscent of western swing bands of the 1930s and '40s, the Golden Hill Ramblers put out an authentic country sound.

Vernon is the author of "The Lyrical Lawman Rides," a book of cowboy poetry. Tickets cost $10.

The Old Town Temecula Community Theater is at 42051 Main St. For information and tickets, call (866) 653-8696 or visit www.TemeculaTheater.org.

Jewelry sale planned at hospital

SUN CITY ---- The Menifee Valley Medical Center Auxiliary will hold a two-day jewelry sale from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the hospital.

Merchandise will include watches, rings and necklaces, all priced at $5 plus sales tax. A portion of the proceeds go to the auxiliary for hospital projects.

The sale will be in the main lobby of the hospital, 28400 McCall Blvd. For information, call 679-8888, Ext. 7254.

Battle of the Bands participants sought

MURRIETA ---- Local bands can enter the annual New Year's Eve Battle of the Bands.

The competition will be held 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. New Year's Eve at Mulligan Family Fun Center. Cash and prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Bands wishing to compete must drop off tapes or CDs to Mulligan's by Monday.

Mulligan's is at 24950 Madison Ave. For information, call 696-9696 or e-mail ericlahti@verizon.net

Deaf bowling night Monday

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The monthly deaf bowling night will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Trevi Entertainment Center.

People with hearing impairments and American Sign Language students are invited. The cost is to bowl is $2 per game.

The event, to be held the second Monday of each month, is coordinated by group of ASL students who want to connect with deaf friends.

Trevi is at 32250 Mission Trail. For information, call 678-6080 or e-mail roydhensley@tmail.com.

Social Security help available

LAKE ELSINORE ---- A representative from the Social Security Administration will visit the Lake Elsinore Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Visitors can get assistance without an appointment the second Tuesday of each month. The center is at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. For information, call 674-2526.

Empty cradle group to meet

TEMECULA ---- Empty Cradle, a support group for parents who have experienced the loss of a child to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mary Phillips Senior Center.

Coping with the holidays will be the topic. There also will be refreshments and sharing circles.

The group meets the second Wednesday of each month at the senior center, 41845 Sixth St. For information, call 686-5677.

Craft show upcoming

TEMECULA ---- Fairytale Festivals will have its 12th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show Thursday through Nov. 16 in the Temecula Town Center.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Nov. 15 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16.

Items will include decorative clothing, florals, yard art, jewelry and holiday items.

The center is at Ynez and Rancho California roads. For information, call 694-9101.

Campfire night slated

TEMECULA ---- Games, crafts and treats are on tap for Campfire Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Community Recreation Center.

The cost is $3 per person for the Family Fun Night, which will be held outdoors.

Advanced registration is recommended by calling 694-6480. The CRC is at 30875 Rancho Vista Road.

Indoor yard sale planned

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Lake Elsinore Senior Center has scheduled an indoor yard sale for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14.

The sale will include furniture, books, videos, puzzles, household items, jewelry and craft supplies. Proceeds will be used for programs and activities at the center.

The senior center is at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. For information, call 674-2524.

HEALTH

County will offer flu shots

SUN CITY ---- The county health agency is offering flu shots for seniors at various locations.

Shots are free to those 50 and older, as well as for high-risk younger adults and children with certain chronic health conditions.

While the shots will be given for free, a $5 donation is suggested.

Southwest County clinics will be: 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Simpson Senior Center, 302 E. Devonshire, Hemet; 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 17, Murrieta Senior Center, 41717 Juniper St.; 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 20, Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, 29995 Evans Road, Menifee; and 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 1, Anza Community Center, 56630 Highway 371.

Car service is offered for vehicles with a handicap sticker or placard in Murrieta and Sun City.

Shots are available on a walk-in basis from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays at any Riverside County Family Care Cents, such as 2499 E. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, 471-4200; or 41002 County Center Drive, Building B, Temecula, 600-6300.

For information and other clinic dates and locations, call (888) 246-1215 or visit www.rivco-diseasecontrol.org/pdf/flushot_sched_EN.pdf.

Seminars slated at Harveston

TEMECULA ---- A free fall prevention seminar will be offered at 1:45 p.m. Monday at Chateau at Harveston.

The event will be put on in conjunction with Visiting Angels.

The facility will also host a talk on "Beating the Holiday Blues" at 1:45 p.m. Thursday. Monica Crow will help people overcome things that can deplete their holiday spirit.

Chateau at Harveston is at 40024 Harveston Drive. For information, call 308-9200.

Vaccinations topic of talk

MURRIETA ---- Childhood vaccinations will be the topic of a discussion at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Presented by Dr. Todd Donohoe, participants will hear how vaccines are important, but may be unnecessary.

There will be activities for children 2 and older.

The meeting will be at Donohoe Chiropractic, 41880 Kalmia St., Suite 135. For information, call 677-6500.

Children's support group to meet

MURRIETA ---- Michelle's Place, the Women's Breast Cancer Resource Center, will host Kids Konnected, a support group for children 5 to 18 who have a parent with cancer, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Michelle's Place, 41785 Elm St., No. 305, Murrieta. For information, call 304-1280 or visit www.kidskonnected.org.

Author to address group

SUN CITY ---- Author and actor Tom Sullivan will speak when Visually Impaired Persons' meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent Ferrer's Church.

Sullivan, who was born blind, will discuss his book, "Seeing Lessons: 14 Life Secrets I've Learned Along the Way."

For transportation requests or information, call Linda Meiter at 301-7478.

The church is at 27931 Murrieta St.

Coping with loss topic of talk

MURRIETA ----Dr. Leslee Cochrane will discuss coping with loss, grieving and bereavement at 7 p.m. Thursday at Michelle's Place, Breast Cancer Resource Center.

Cochrane, medical director for Ramona VNA & Hospice, also will address the stages of grief, the length of the grieving process and answer questions on grief and loss.

Michelle's Place is at 41785 Elm St., No. 305. For information, call 304-1280 or visit www.michellesplace.org

Hospice offers coping workshop

SUN CITY ---- Hospice of the Valleys will hold its annual "Coping With the Holidays," workshop Nov. 14 at Menifee Valley Medical Center.

The workshop will offer support and education about surviving the holidays after suffering the loss of a loved one.

The free event will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. in the medical education center at 28400 McCall Blvd.

For reservations or information, call 200-7800.

Lung association offers respiratory rally

MURRIETA ----The American Lung Association of California is will hold a Respiratory Rally from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Rancho Springs Medical Center to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease learn how to better control their disease and help slow its progression.

Studies show many adults who are at risk for the disease do not know about COPD, the nation's fourth leading killer. COPD is a term that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is mostly caused by smoking, but other risk factors include air pollution, second-hand smoke and occupational hazards such as chemicals, dust and fumes.

The conference is for people with COPD and their caregivers. It will feature medical speakers, motivational presenters, educational materials and breakout sessions.

The rally is also designed to encourage social interaction between people who share a common problem.

For information, visit www.respiratoryrally.org or call (800) 586-4872.

Weight loss competition offered

MURRIETA ---- A weight loss competition will begin Nov. 18.

The 12-week program will include coaching, nutritional information and a body analysis.

The entry fee is $39, with part paid out to the winners. A portion also will be donated to Fit Kids Foundation for the Prevention of Childhood Obesity.

Competitors meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 39815 Alta Murrieta Drive, Suite C4. To register, call (888) 282-8177.

Hospital needs volunteer drivers

SUN CITY ---- Menifee Valley Medical Center is looking for volunteers to drive the patient transportation van.

Applicants must have a valid California driver's license and a good driving record.

For information, call 679-8888, Ext. 7254.

Blood drives

Valley Blood Services

-- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8, Henry's Farmers Market, 39606 Winchester Road, Temecula.

-- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8, Canyon Hills Marketplace, 29991 Canyon Hills Drive, Lake Elsinore.

-- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10, Temeku Hills Master Association, 41687 Temeku Drive, Temecula.

-- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10, Grizzle & Hunter Plastic, 27957 Diaz Road, Temecula.

-- 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Pat & Oscar's, 29375 Rancho California Road, Temecula.

-- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, Tower Office Plaza, 27555 Ynez Road, Temecula.

-- Noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 17, Murrieta Ranch Preschool, 24850 Lincoln, Murrieta.

Donations also may be made at Valley Blood Services, 25115 Madison Ave., Suite 105, Murrieta, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Donors must be at least 17 years old, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds.

For information, call 696-4067 or visit valleybloodservices.org. Valley Blood Services is part of the San Diego Blood Bank.

Lifestream ---- formerly Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

-- 11 to 4 p.m. Nov. 15, Pole Position, 41810 McAlby Court, Murrieta.

Information, (800) 879-4484 or www.LStream.org.

SENIORS

Adult day care program accepting clients

HEMET ---- Daybreak Adult Day Services is accepting clients with Alzheimer's, other dementias or physical limitations.

Daybreak offers a secure and structured environment for people with physical and memory impairments. Clients are provided with activities and social interaction, assistance with medication, nutrition and wellness monitoring.

It also offers individual and group support and education for caregivers. Group training topics include care resources, legal and financial planning, physical care needs, safety, stress reduction and coping skills.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cost is $50 per day.

Daybreak is operated by Family Service Association and is funded in part by the Riverside County Office on Aging.

Daybreak is at 1075 N. State St., Suite A. For information, call 791-3556.

Senior driving course offered

The AARP offers an ongoing driver safety program for mature drivers. The eight-hour course is offered for drivers 50 and older at various locations throughout Southwest County.

The course can help participants save money on auto insurance. The class cost is $10.

Upcoming classes are:

-- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Dec. 9, Kay Ceniceros Community Center, 29995 Evans Road, Sun City. Registration, 672-9673.

-- 12:30 to 4 :40 p.m. Nov, 17 and 18, San Diego National Bank, 31990 Temecula Parkway. Registration, 302-6768.

-- 12:30 to 4 :40 p.m. Nov, 19 and 20, Murrieta Senior Center, 41717 Juniper St. Registration, 304-7275, Ext. 6652.

-- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Nov. 26 and Dec. 17, Sun City Civic Association, West Room, 26850 Sun City Blvd., Sun City. Registration, Don Duncan, 244-7513 after 1 p.m.

-- 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Lake Elsinore Senior Center, 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. Registration, call 674-2526.

-- 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18, Mary Phillips Senior Center, 41845 Sixth St., Temecula. Registration, 506-0444.

Indoor yard sale planned

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Lake Elsinore Senior Center will host a Medicare information meeting at 10 a.m. Nov. 14.

Representatives from various health programs will provide updates on 2009 benefits and programs.

The center is at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. For information, call 674-2524.

Bingo offered at center

LAKE ELSINORE ---- Bingo is offered from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays at Lake Elsinore Senior Center.

Cash prizes are awarded and refreshments provided. The basic buy-in is $6.

The center is at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. For information, call 674-2526.

Senior Center plans trips

MURRIETA ---- The Temecula Senior Service Center is offering two trips.

The group will visit Viejas Casino on Nov. 17. The cost is $6, which includes a $5 coupon for lunch. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. and return around 6 p.m.

There also will be a Christmas party Dec. 10 to 12 at the Riverside Hotel in Laughlin, Nev. The cost is $117 per person single occupancy or $107 double occupancy. It includes three free buffets and a party with music, a buffet and prizes.

For reservations or information, call Rose at 679-2560.

Golden Years group to travel

TEMECULA ---- Seniors' Golden Years of Temecula Valley has a number of day and overnight trips planned in coming months.

The group will attend a performance of "Tradition of Christmas" Dec. 20. The cost is $70, which includes lunch.

Trips in 2009 include: Chinatown, Feb. 20; Las Vegas, at Hacienda Hotel and Lake Mead, March 18; Grand Canyon and Laughlin, Nev., April 14; Napa Valley and Sacramento, May 17; and an Alaskan cruise in August.

For information, call Esther at 694-6466 between 9 a.m. and noon.

Gospel choir seeks members

LAKE ELSINORE ---- The Senior Gospel Community Choir is looking for people 50 or older who enjoy singing traditional and contemporary gospel, hymns, and spirituals.

The club is spiritually based and membership is open to those of all ethnicity and religions.

For information, contact Valarie Howard at 471-1780 or 522-5096, by e-mail at info@seniorgospelchoir.com, or visit www.seniorgospelchoir.com.

Softball leagues need players

MENIFEE ---- Male and female softball players are needed for leagues that play at Wheatfield Park.

Men 55 and older play games from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information, call Ed Hustead at 679-8626.

Female softball players ages 45 and older are being sought for recreational slow-pitch softball. No experience is necessary. Games are Wednesday evenings. For information, call Gayle Hatten at 506-6021.

Wheatfield Park is at La Piedra and Menifee roads.

Activities offered at senior center

MURRIETA ---- The Murrieta Senior Center offers a variety of activities.

Exercise

---- Senior exercise ---- 10 to 10:40 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. $1 per class.

---- Movers ---- 8 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Participants walk 1 mile around Town Square. Free.

---- Senior Tai Chi ---- 8:30 a.m. Thursday. $5 per class.

---- Senior Yoga ---- 8:30 a.m. Fridays. $5 per class.

Other activities

---- Bridge ---- 12:30 p.m. Monday, noon Thursday.

---- Craft and Chat ---- 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays. Bring your own supplies. Free.

---- Embroidery ---- 11 a.m. first Monday of the month. Bring your own supplies. Free.

---- Line-dancing classes ---- 2 to 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. $3 per class.

---- Movies ---- 1 p.m. Fridays. Free.

The center is at 41717 Juniper St. For information, call 304-7275 or visit www.murrieta.org.