County’s Tall Club Is on the Short Side

The Tall Club of Orange County is the “shortest” chapter of Tall Clubs International, according to spokeswoman Christine Mys. While most chapters have height minimums of 6 feet for women members and 6 foot 5 for men, Mys said the Orange County group, formed in 1962, admits women who stand at least 5 foot 10 and men as “short” as 6 foot 2.

Despite the relaxed standards, some prospective members have been known to stretch the truth about their height, Mys said. “Sometimes we measure new people at the monthly business meeting because some old members became upset when they noticed new members slipping in who just weren’t tall enough . . . . We actually use a tape measure now, but nobody seems to mind.”

In addition to business meetings, the 125-member chapter sponsors happy hours, volleyball, Sunday brunches and bridge games. On the second Friday of each month, the group has an “open” dance, at which “anyone, tall or short, is welcome,” Mys said. The dances, which start at 8 p.m. and usually attract about 300 people, take place at the Fountain Valley Community Center, 10200 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley.

The club also gives a party each month for prospective members, who must be at least 21 years old and must attend three club functions before they can join. Annual dues are $24. For more information, call the club’s answering service, 542-1211.

TUESDAY

Friendship Mixer (City of Hope--Newport Harbor chapter, Sheraton Newport, 4545 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, 7 p.m, 540-1338). Event is held the third Tuesday of each month, and includes refreshments and dancing. Call for more information.

WEDNESDAY

Happy Hour (Wednesday Night Clu for Singles, Sampan, 420 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim, 5:30 p.m., 534-2120). Evening includes dancing, hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. Singles 25 and older are wlcome. $3.

Survey (Singles Connection, 2751 E. Chapman Ave., Suite 101, Fullerton, 7 p.m., 680-DATE). On singles’ life styles and issues. Participation is free; telephone for additional information.

THURSDAY

Seminar (Administration Building, Room 136, Golden West College, 15744 Golden West St., Huntington Beach, 7 p.m., 891-3991). “Feeling Free: Acceptance of All You Are and All You Can Be.” Fee is $8; advance registration is requested. Call for information.

Seminar (Singles Connection, 2751 E. Chapman Ave., Suite 101, Fullerton, 7:30 p.m., 680-DATE). Seminar will include a “Love Test” to help participants learn their style of loving, and to determine what style a compatible mate would have. Free to members, $5 for non-members. Call for information.

FRIDAY

Discussion (People Helping People / Divorce Support Group, Lutheran Church meeting room, 9812 Hamilton Ave., Huntington Beach, 7:30 p.m., 777-1050). $5; phone for information.

SATURDAY

Dance (Singles on the Move, 10931 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove, 8:30 p.m., 539-7377). Singles of all ages are welcome. Call for more information.

Grand Opening (Chaytor’s Social Club, 7:30 p.m., 961-0551). Group meeting at new offices in Anaheim for an evening of dancing with Champagne and snacks. Singles 21 to 55 are welcome. Cost is $5 for members, $7 for guests. Call for directions and reservations.

Orientation (Parents Without Partners, Huntington Beach, 6 p.m., 536-5815). Orientation for single parents, followed discussion at 7 p.m. Call for details and location.

People Sampler (Man-Woman Institute, Holiday Inn, 3131 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 8 p.m., 969-1776). Adults 25 to 55 are welcome. Cost is $13. Call for more information.

SUNDAY

Videodating Orientation (Singles Connection, 2751 E. Chapman Ave., Suite 101, Fullerton, 4 p.m., 680-DATE). Free introduction to videodating. Call for information.

ONGOING

Active Singles (Bobby McGee’s Conglomeration, 200 S. State College Blvd., Brea, 2 p.m., 542-1726). Free dancing to Big Band records the fourth Sunday of each month. Singles 45 and older are welcome. Call for further information.

Advanced Degrees Ltd. (Newport Beach, 818-990-0736). Socials, dances and other events for single persons with graduate degrees. Call for more information.

Adventures in Growing (Positive Christian Singles, Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove, 7:15 p.m., 971-4070). Small-group discussion of issues relevant to singles. Tuesdays. Group also meets for lectures and discussion Sundays at 11 a.m.

Aquaraian Age (25283 Cabot Road, Suite 209, Laguna Hills, 951-0825). Potluck dinners, discussions and other social activities. Call for more information.

ARC (Association Rennaissance Creators, Costa Mesa, 540-5803). Private, free house parties first Wednesday and Saturday of every month, Sunday brunches, live-band dances and other social events for singles of all ages. Phone for recorded schedule of events.

Athletic Singles (Lake Forest Singles, El Toro, 770-4013). Activities include tennis, on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and volleyball, on Sundays at 3 p.m. All ages. Call for locations.

Balboa Ski Club (Foxfire Restaurant, Anaheim Hills, 8 p.m., 996-3898). This chapter of the Balboa Ski club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Call for directions and details.

Big Orange Sailing Singles Society (Newport Beach, 646-4005). Sailing on “luxury boats” Saturdays and Sundays. Call for details.

Bowers Museum’s Singles for the Arts (Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 7 p.m., 972-1900). Group meets the first Tuesday of each month. Admission is $3 for Bowers Museum Foundation members; $6 for non-members.

California Community College Singles Travel (1355 Coral Drive, Laguna Beach, 497-3621). Special travel programs for singles. Call for trip schedules.

Cartiers Singles Club (Costa Mesa, 641-3987). A variety of socials, including happy hours and dances, throughout the month. Phone for schedule.

Catholic Alumni Club (209 Wellesley Lane, Costa Mesa, 957-0125). Group for single professionals, ages 23 to 39, offers social and recreational activities. Call for more information and complimentary newsletter.

Club Conejo Magico (Acapulco Restaurant, Costa Mesa, 4:30 p.m., 642-5586). Travel and social club specializing in affordable weekend trips meets for happy hour the first and third Tuesday of each month. Call for information and directions.

Club Select (P.O. Box 5792, Newport Beach, 92662). A variety of events, including parties, brunches, sailing. Write for more information.

Creative Adventure Club (1366-I Logan Ave., Costa Mesa, 545-5888). Travel and recreational activities, including trips to Baja California, wind-surfing, sailing, scuba diving, hot-air ballooning, barbecues and weekend camp-outs.

Dance Club (American-International Dance Club, 2488 Harbor Blvd., 2C, Costa Mesa, 650-3048). Dance activities and parties. Call for schedule and other information.

Dance Club (2515 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, 7:30 p.m., 494-0593). Country and Western, cha-cha, swing, tango, disco, aerobic and ballroom dancing. Instruction included. Call for charges. Tuesdays and Fridays.

Dance Lovers Only (Kings Table Lounge, Westminster Lanes, 6471 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 7 p.m., 530-4476). Dance lessons each Tuesday at 7 p.m., followed by open dancing at 8:30, for adults 18 and older; $2.

For Women Only (Costa Mesa, 7 p.m., 751-1792). Discussions--combined with various forms of exercise--on relationships, careers and nutrition. Meets Mondays; call for directions and information.

Harbor Singers (Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Costa Mesa, 494-8119). Group meets Tuesdays. Anyone who enjoys singing and can carry a tune is welcome. Call for more information.

Interaction Group (Fun Loving Individuals Relating Together, FLIRT, Church of Religious Science, 2205 Main St., Seacliff Village, Huntington Beach, 7 p.m., 969-1331). Discussion of issues relevant to singles from New Thought perspectives. All ages. Call for information on other activities. Sundays.

International Folk Dancing (Santa Ana College Women’s Gym, Dance Studio, 9 p.m., 892-5306). Learn the dances of many countries. Group meets each Friday. $2. Phone for more information.

In Transition (OASIS, Corona del Mar, 3 to 5 p.m., 494-2025). Support group for widowed men and women. Phone for directions and details. Thursdays.

Koala Singles (Santa Ana, 680-5834). Group holds brunches and mixers for “never married, divorced and widowed singles” each Sunday. Call for more information.

All information on upcoming singles events should be mailed two weeks in advance to the Los Angeles Times View Section, Attention Singles Listings, P.O. Box 2008, Costa Mesa, Calif., 92626. Phone calls will not be accepted. Due to space limitations, The Times cannot guarantee that all listings will be published. Announcements to be considered for publication must include subject, phone number, event date, time and location. Any announcement lacking complete information will not be considered.