SENIOR NOTES

Seniors to meet for elder rights program

Laguna Beach Seniors, Inc. will sponsor a presentation by the Council on Aging--Orange County on the topic, “Tips on Quality of Life and Elder Rights” on Monday.

This presentation will be held during the monthly membership meeting from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 384 Legion St., Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach residents, families and friends are invited to hear this free presentation on the rights, dignity and quality of life for older and disabled adults.

Handouts will be provided. For reservations call the Seniors office at (949) 497-2441.

Lunch is served in the dining room at 11:30 a.m. for a suggested donation of $3.50 for those 60 years and older and $5 for those under 60.

Also, there will be a special presentation by the Assistance League of Laguna Beach.

For more information about Council on Aging’s programs and services, visit www.coaoc.org.

Journaling workshop includes picnic

The City of Laguna Beach Senior Services in collaboration with Laguna Outreach for Community Arts is sponsoring a workshop, “A Picnic & Art at Heisler Park — The Art of Journaling,” on May 2 for beginners, intermediates and advanced artists.

The workshop starts at 10 a.m., with lunch at 11:30 a.m.

The workshop is free and box lunch is included; a $3.50 donation is suggested for lunch. For more information call (949) 464-9535.

Wild Goose Chi Kung to teach wellness

Wild Goose Chi Kung is being offered through the City of Laguna Beach Senior Services and the Emeritus Institute of Irvine Valley College.

Wild Goose Chi Kung provides a balanced approach to health and wellness. Classes include stretching, acupressure massage, meditation and the movements of Dayan QiGong.

Classes will be held Thursdays May 24 through July 12 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Laguna Beach Senior Center, 384 Legion St..

There is no cost and the instructor is J. Schoon.

This class is an example of many classes offered by the agencies in cooperation.

Other summer class offerings include: Beginning Watercolor; Beginning Sketching, Aquatic Fitness Training, Stretching and Strengthening, Yoga, and Nutritional Cooking for One or Two.

For more information on these classes or to register stop by the Senior Center.