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Get your chance to speak out

Afraid of getting up before a group and having to talk? If so, the

Newport Center Toastmaster’s Club can help.

The group holds weekly meetings and can help you improve your

public speaking skills or polish your business presentations. Members

come from a variety of professional disciplines and backgrounds.

The group meets every Monday morning from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at 610

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Validated parking is available

in the parking structure next to 24 Hour Fitness. Guests are welcome.

For more information, call (949) 721-5732.

Learn about the

recall election

The area California Retired Teachers Assn. will have a meeting at

noon Oct. 8 at the Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa

Mesa.

The association will host “Project Vote Smart,” which will provide

unbiased voting information.

For information, call (949) 551-5082.

There is such a thing as a free ride

The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers transportation services for

medical-related appointments. Reservations must be made at least one

week in advance.

All other transportation needs -- such as grocery shopping,

library visits and rides to and from the center -- may be reserved

between 8 and 8:30 a.m. the same day service is needed.

To make an appointment, call (949) 645-2356. Dial ext. 19 for

medical-related appointments.

Get ready for a walkabout

Curious about the hills and valleys of Newport-Mesa?

Join the Oasis Senior Center’s Adventurous Walkers Group, which

travels to points of interest locally and around the county.

The group meets at 9 a.m. Fridays at the center and walks at a

leisurely pace. The center is at 1800 Marguerite Ave., Newport Beach.

For information, call (949) 644-3244.