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November 25, 2005
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ADHD education meetings
The ADHD Solutions Center in Murrieta offers parent support and education meetings for parents of children with attention problems. The meetings are designed to increase parents’ awareness of ADHD and to provide them with practical skills for managing their children’s behavior at home and at school. Part of each meeting will be devoted to sharing experiences and techniques, and parents will have the opportunity to meet and learn from other parents with similar families.
The meetings are held monthly at the Murrieta Springs Conference Center, located in the Murrieta Springs Professional Park at 39755 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Building C. The next meeting is Sunday, December 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. Reservations are not necessary; however, a nominal fee is collected at each meeting. For more information, please call 677-2937, or go to their website www.add-help.us.
Constituent meetings
State Assemblyman John Benoit has staff members available to meet with constituents on a monthly basis at the Moreno Valley Chamber Office, located in the Moreno Valley Mall at 22500 Town Circle, the second Friday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, please call Assemblyman Benoit’s District Office at 369-6644.
Elks Scholarships
The Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge is conducting a local scholarship competition for graduating seniors from four area schools as part of the Elks National Foundation’s 2006 Most Valuable Student Competition. Nationwide, the Elks have allocated over $2.2 million in scholarship awards for this year’s competition; in 2005, the Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge awarded a total of $11,500 in scholarships, while the Elks Ladies, a Lodge Auxiliary, awarded an additional $4,500.
Seniors from the following schools who are interested in applying should contact the school personnel indicated for applications: Julie Uhr, Career Center Technician at Elsinore High School; Brenda Welch, Career Center Clerk at Paloma Valley High School; Audrey Smith, Senior Career Center Clerk at Perris High School and Kathleen Schumm, Career Center Technician at Temescal Canyon High School.
Completed applications must be submitted to the Lake Elsinore Elks Lodge, located at 33700 Mission Trail, Wildomar, no later than January 13, 2006. For more information, please call 674-6804.
Caregiver support
Care Connexxus, Inc. Adult Day Services Center of Sun City/Menifee Valley, is a state designated Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Center specializing in the care of patients with dementia. Through a grant from the Riverside County Office on Aging, Care Connexxus offers free caregiver support group meetings to assist family members and others caring for dementia sufferers.
Meetings are held at their facility, located at 29995 Evans Road, Sun City, the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Respite care is available during these meetings with a prior reservation. Meetings are also offered the third Thursday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lake Elsinore Senior Activity Center, located at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore. For more information on the support groups, or to make a reservation for respite care during the Sun City meetings, please call 672-9536.
Diabetes and stroke support groups
Menifee Valley Medical Center is offering free support group meetings for patients living with diabetes or the effects of a stroke. The stroke support group is scheduled to meet Wednesday, November 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and will feature special guest speakers from Inland Valley Caregivers and Dr. Jaffer M.D., FAAN.
The diabetes support group and class will be held Thursday, December 8, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Both groups meet at Menifee Valley Medical Center, located at 28400 McCall Blvd., Sun City. For more information or to make a reservation for the support group meetings, please call 660-5547.
Bridge marathon
The Woman’s Club is now accepting registration from couples and ladies for the Annual Bridge Marathon. The event encourages friendly competition in a social situation and all games are played as foursomes in the participants' homes beginning in January and finishing by the end of May. An awards dessert will be held in June with prizes awarded in all divisions. Newcomers to Canyon Lake are encouraged to find a partner and take part. Entry fee is $10 per person and registration will be open through January 7.
Please make checks payable to Canyon Lake Woman’s Club and mail to Peggy Clark, 22680 Blue Teal Drive, or call Peggy at 244-1107 for more information.
Artist reception
lngrid Wright will be showcased in an exhibit at Bella Gallery, 351G Railroad Canyon Road, Lake Elsinore through November 27. lngrid’s exhibit, entitled “Divine Inspiration,” will showcase her work in pastel painting, which has received local recognition and numerous awards and can be found in both corporate and private collections throughout California.
Admission is free for both the reception and the exhibit. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed on Monday. For additional information, contact the gallery at 4711144.
Dinner to aid hurricane victims
First Presbyterian Church of Wildomar invites the community to share in a soup and bread supper Sunday, November 20, at 6 p.m. at the church, located at 33122 Grape Street. Donations for the Praise and Thanksgiving Dinner in the amount of what might be spent on a Thanksgiving dinner or a nice meal out are requested, and a guest speaker from the John M. Perkins Foundation will present information on the homes the church is helping to build in Mississippi, through donations such as the dinner, to aid those displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Please call the church at 674-6372 by Monday, November 14 to make reservations.
Seeking Tiger Cubs
Canyon Lake Pack 346 is looking for 1st graders to join their High Adventure Tiger Cub den. Canyon Lake resident and Eagle Scout Tim Janes will lead this year’s high intensity scouting program that will feature such activities as canoeing, sailing, hiking, camping, fishing, golfing, water-skiing, archery and much more. Tigers will learn life long leadership skills and begin their journey to scouting’s highest honor, Eagle Scout. Please contact Tim Janes 244-5095 for more information.
Preschool story time
A preschool story time is held at the Canyon Lake Library on Fridays at 11 a.m. A short craft time is held after the story reading.
The Canyon Lake Library can be reached at 244-9181 and is open Mondays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hospital Volunteers Needed
Menifee Valley Medical has a number of volunteer opportunities for active adults and high school students. The minimum age to volunteer is 16 years old. For more information, please call 679-8888, ext. 7254 or 925-6389.
Mom's group in Canyon Lake
The organization MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers) is for moms with children ages newborn to five years old. They meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at Canyon Lake Community Church. Enjoy breakfast with other moms, participate in fun crafts and listen to speakers. Childcare is provided. Space is limited; dues are $35 per trimester. To register, call Jasmine at 246-2911.
Bingo
The Canyon Lake Lions and Lioness Clubs host Bingo the first and third Sundays of each month at 2 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room at City Hall. The next session is scheduled for December 4. All proceeds from bingo benefit charities such as the Loma Linda Lions Eye Foundation, Guide Dogs of the Desert, Canine Companions, Lion’s Hope (AIDS) and others. For more information, please contact Sharon Timms at 244-3555 or Paul Weber at 244-6673.
Power Wheelchairs Available
The Miracle on Wheels Program makes electric power wheelchairs available to non-ambulatory seniors aged 65 and up free of charge for those who meet qualifications. The wheelchairs are provided for those unable to walk or propel a manual wheelchair; people of any age who are permanently disabled may also qualify for the program. To find out more about the program or to apply, call 1-800-749-8778, or visit their website at www.jaspanmedical.com.
A group for mothers
The MOMS Club invites all mothers to join their local chapter in Lake Elsinore/Wildomar. The MOMS Club is a national non-profit support group for mothers. Organizers plan a wide range of activities including monthly meetings, park play days, special outings, age-specific playgroups and arts and crafts, to name a few. Mothers may bring their children with them to all MOMS club activities. For more information, please call Sharon Wickersham at 609-1319.
Childcare at CLMS
Southwest Family YMCAs childcare and enrichment program is available at Canyon Lake Middle School to serve children attending the middle school and Cottonwood Elementary School. Hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to provide before and after school care for kindergarten through 8th graders. Activities will include homework time, organized games, arts and crafts, sports and computer time. Financial assistance is available to qualifying families. For more information, please call Southwest Family YMCA at 677-9622, or go to www.riversideymca.org.
Runners wanted
San Diego Running Club has started a Temecula Valley chapter. A couple of Canyon Lake and Canyon Hills residents have joined the group and invite anyone who is an experienced runner or who wants to be a runner to join them for Saturday morning runs. The club provides all types of training. “If you want to run your first 5K or if you are training for your 10th marathon we have place for you,” says Greg Dale. Runners meet 6:30 a.m. at a different location every week. See www.sdrunningclub.com for more information.
Creative writing class offered
Mt. San Jacinto College sponsors a creative writing class on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center, located at 29995 Evans Road in Sun City. The small, informal group setting provides support, motivation, instruction and feedback to would-be authors for their short stories, poems, novels and other literary works-in-progress. For more information, please contact instructor Nina Reilly at 301-8684.
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