Seniors : Achievements, activities

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Vans Available for Medical, Market Trips

Senior citizens who need transportation won’t be without wheels.

The city and Pacifica Hospital provide a van service for senior citizens who need a ride to see their doctors or pharmacists. They can also use the van to go to the market or visit the city’s senior center.

Rides to social activities and other nonessential services will not be provided.

The transportation program for those 55 years or older was initiated after the county began phasing out its Dial-A-Ride program.

Pacifica Hospital is providing a van and a driver and the city is coordinating the scheduling and pickup times. This new service is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. People who want to use the service should make arrangements at least a week ahead. For more information: (714) 960-2478.

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Free Legal Advice and Estate Planning

Free legal advice for seniors is available on the third Tuesday of each month at noon at the Hot Springs Dance Hall, 32506 Paseo Adelanto.

The information is provided by a legal aid counselor.

Free advice on estate planning is also offered on the first Tuesday of every other month by a local attorney. Appointments: (714) 443-6358.

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SEAL BEACH

Free Flu Vaccines at Senior Center

Free flu shots, for Seal Beach residents who are 60 and older and for people with chronic medical disorders, will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 18, at the Seal Beach Senior Center, 707 Electric Ave.

The flu vaccinations will be given by county medical personnel. Officials advise anyone allergic to eggs or under a physician’s care for an illness to consult with a doctor before receiving the vaccine.

Information: (310) 431-2527.

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LOS ALAMITOS

Club’s Newsletter Spotlights Members

The Los Alamitos Senior News, the monthly newsletter of the Los Alamitos Senior Citizens Club, has started an autobiography column in which members can share their experiences.

The name of the column is “Getting to Know You.” Members write the column by answering such questions as “Where were you born?” “What experiences did you have growing up?” and “What are your children doing now?”

Seniors who want to be featured must submit the information to any club board member. The club meets at the Los Alamitos Community Center, at 10911 Oak St.

--COMPILED BY ALAN EYERLY, WITH DEBRA CANO, RUSS LOAR, BERT ELJERA AND HOLLY J. WAGNER