News briefs

This section contains information on local activities and items of interest to Canyon Lake residents. Information should be submitted to news@goldingpublications.com no later than 5 p.m. Monday.

Pickleball Instruction

Free pickleball classes for all ages are continuing at at the Tennis Center. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Register for any or all sessions by contacting Jeannette Williams at clpickelball951@yahoo.com or 714-330-0272. An RSVP is important so she knows how many paddles and instructors to have on hand.

• January 15: Session 1, 9-10 a.m.; Session 2, 10-11 a.m.
• January 16: Session 1, 10-11 a.m.; Session 2, 11-noon
• January 18: Session 1, 9-10 a.m.; Session 2, 10-11 a.m.
• January 21: Session 1, 4-5 p.m.; Session 2, 5-6 p.m.
• January 22: Session 1, 9-10 a.m.; Session 2, 10-11 a.m.
• January 23: Session 1, 10-11 a.m.; Session 2, 11-noon
• January 30: Session 1, 10-11 a.m.; Session 2, 11-noon

Railway Museum

Get “Behind the Scenes” this weekend, January 16 and 17, at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris when the museum gives visitors special access and tours of locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, interurban electric cars and artifacts dating back to 1870.

In addition to special access and tours, visitors can ride unlimited trains and trolleys as well as enter the pit and go underneath a street car to see how it all works. They can further visit Ruffulo Carhouse 7, a restoration barn filled with trains and trolleys that is not usually open to the public and see the progress on historic conservation projects. For an additional fee, visitors can get behind the throttle (under supervision) and run a real locomotive.

Admission is $12 for ages 12 and up, $8 for ages 5 to 11, ages 4 and under are free. For more information visit our website www.oerm.org or call 951-943-3020.

Caregivers Connection

Men and women who provide care for their husbands, wives or parents for illnesses such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, stroke, heart issues or Parkinson’s are invited to attend Caregivers Connection, a support group that meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon in room 6 of the gym at Canyon Lake Community Church.

The January 23 meeting will feature a discussion regarding the differences between Alzheimer’s and dementia. Leading the meeting, titled “Dementia 101,” will be Jane Farmer, community relations director of the Desert Hills Care Center in Hemet, who will discuss the different diseases that cause dementia symptoms, as well as medications and care options.

For more information about this support group, contact facilitator Jo Ann Wickerath at 951-679-7736 or assistant facilitator Bev Haney at 951-244-1877.

Softball Clinic

A Softball Skills Clinic for ages 9 and up will be held Saturday, January 23, 9 a.m. to noon at the Temescal Canyon High School softball fields. This clinic is hosted by high school coaches and the TCHS Varsity Softball Team.

Early registration by January 11 is $35 per player. Registration at the field is $45 per player. Each participant receives clinic instruction and a Titan Softball T-shirt. To register, email Titansoftball1@gmail.com with player name and T-shirt size. Send check to Titan Softball Booster Club, 28755 El Toro Rd. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.

Itty Bitty T-Ball

Boys and girls, ages 2 to 5, are welcome to sign up for seven weeks of Itty Bitty T-Ball at Temescal Canyon High School. Opening day is February 21. Games are played on Sundays at 10 and 11 a.m. Players receive MLB-style shirt and cap, individual and team photos, and participation medals. Registration will be at the TCHS gym on January 10 and 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. Register and pay now for the early bird discount of $90. This program is presented by the TCHS Baseball Booster Club. For more information, contact Dawn Konkol at 951-245-5848 or ittybittykonkol@yahoo.com.

Sewing, Quilting Group

Canyon Lakers are invited to the Senior Center for sewing and quilting every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring a project and sewing machine or just come visit and check it out. For more information, call Terri Ireland at 951-246-2571.

Toastmasters Meets Weekly

The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday, 12:05 to 1:05 p.m. (except December 29) in the City Multi-purpose Room/Council Chamber. The group works on public speaking and leadership skills. For more information, contact Maureen Smith at 951-566-7185.

Breast Cancer Resources

Bosom Buddies is a breast cancer support group in Canyon Lake led by Janelle Basham and Kimberly Slingerland. They mentor, educate and support newly diagnosed breast cancer patients during their breast cancer journey. Visit www.CLBosomBuddies.com and Canyon Lake Bosom Buddies Facebook page.

Michelle’s Place is a breast cancer resource center serving this area, located at 27645 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 117, in Temecula. The center’s mission is to provide emotional and educational support to those touched with breast cancer and facilitate breast health care services. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn about available services and resources at michellesplace.org or 951-699-5455.

Farmers Market

The Farmers Market operates every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the upper section of the Towne Center parking lot. It features fresh produce from local farmers and fresh flowers from area growers as well as handcrafted items, vendor merchandise and freshly prepared food. It’s a good place to pick up fresh food for holiday meals and gifts from local vendors.

Bingo at the Senior Center

The Lioness Club hosts Bingo every first and third Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Center. Games are open to all members of the community and are $20 for a 12-sheet set and $10 for a six-sheet set. Funds raised by bingo are contributed to Lions’ projects for the sight-impaired and the needy of the area.

Attn: RNs, LVNs, PAs

A free 3-hour CE class (BRN approval no. CEP 12623) providing Psychological First Aid after a Disaster and PTSD will be held Saturday, January 30, 9 a.m. to noon, in the City Multi-purpose Room/Council Chamber. It will be taught by Bob Ireland, MD, and Mary Craton, RN. Content includes basic pathology of PSTD and philosophy of psychological first aid in the aftermath of a disaster. Participants will visit the Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee’s Casualty Collection Point at East Port to review procedures, supplies and equipment.

Physicians are welcome but CE credit cannot be provided. It is sponsored by the Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee (CLEPC). To register, contact Mary Craton at 951-244-7859 or mec336@verizon.net. (ADA compliant. Call 353-7100 for accommodations.) Deadline to register is January 22.

PEO Scholarships

The Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) is devoted to the educational advancement of women through scholarships, grants, awards and loans. P.E.O. scholarship opportunities are now available for undergraduate and graduate California women studying in a variety of fields. These scholarships will be awarded for the fall 2016 school year. Application forms are available online through January 10, 2016. Completed packets are due no later than February 1, 2016.

Visit the P.E.O. California website for applications and application guidelines. For additional information, call Dee Zasio at 951-244-0123.

Host Families Sought

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, in cooperation with area high schools, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few.

ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families.

The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests.

To become an ASSE host family or to learn more, contact 1-800-733-2773 or visit www.host.asse.com to begin a host family application.

Clothing Wanted

A couple in Canyon Lake regularly makes deliveries of food and clothing to the Riverside City Mission, where the needs of the hungry and homeless are continuous. Donations can be dropped off at the Coldwell Banker office in the Towne Center, 31620 Railroad Canyon Rd.

Lock Vehicles

Canyon Lake Community Patrol reminds residents to double-check the doors and windows in their vehicles each evening and be sure alarm systems are activated. Records show most thefts from vehicles in Canyon Lake occur because doors were left unlocked or windows left open. They also say residents shouldn’t leave items of value in front yards or driveways.

Open cars and valuables left outside can lead to “crimes of opportunity” that can be easily prevented. If a crime is in progress, call 9-1-1 immediately. Then call Community Patrol.

Call Community Patrol at 951-244-5950 any time there is a suspicious-looking person.

MOMS Next

Mothers of school aged kids are invited to MOMS Next, a ministry of MOPS International. It meets every second and fourth Tuesday, 9 to 11 a.m., at Canyon Lake Community Church.

The moms fellowship over hot coffee and a warm breakfast, then enjoy a speaker or craft. Those desiring “coffee talk” are invited to contact Gretchen Daley at 951-595-9153 or see the Facebook page at “MOMS Next at Canyon Lake Community Church.”