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.

Harrahs’ Casino Trip

Residents are invited to take advantage of a bus trip from Canyon Lake to Harrah’s Resort Southern California on Saturday, February 27, from 3 to 11 p.m. Harrah’s buses will transport all participants to and from Canyon Lake. Bus tickets are $20 per person.

Seating is limited and selling out quickly. To reserve a seat, contact Carol Winn at 951-264-4364 or carol@inlandmechanical.net.

.JWC Scholarships

Jr. Women’s Club scholarships are available to graduating seniors, both male and female, who plan to continue their education. Continuing education can be in the form of four-year or two-year universities, vocational schools, institutes and academies. The scholarships are open to Canyon Lake residents only. Private school students are welcome to apply.

The application can be picked up at area high schools or by emailing Scholarship Chair Shannon Anderson at avalon.monroe@gmail.com. Applications are due by Friday, April 8. Interviews for those applicants accepted will start the last two weeks of April.

The JWC is proud to support Canyon Lake youth; over the last six years, the organization has given away more than $30,000 in scholarship money.

Zumbathon!

Have some fun, help fight heart disease and raise money for the American Heart Association by joining others for Zumbathon at the Lodge on Monday, February 29. Certified Zumba instructor Jacqueline Mann will lead this activity from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. Canyon Lake Zumba/Yoga card holders pay only $5.

Each ticket holder will receive a ticket for the chance to win heart-healthy prizes. No experience is necessary. Please wear workout shoes and clothing (don’t forget a water bottle!). Wear red and receive an extra ticket. All proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. Everyone is welcome! For more information call Karla White at 760-695-7203.

Caregivers Connection

How does one effectively communicate with a person who struggles with speech and understanding? Communication changes through the stages of dementia and appropriate responses may become scarce. Guest speakers from the Desert Hills Memory Center in Hemet will be sharing ideas about effectively communicating and ways to get a desired response when Caregivers Connection next meets on February 22.

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.

For more information about this support group, contact facilitator Jo Ann Wickerath at 951-679-7736 or assistant facilitator Bev Haney at 951-244-8711.

Bereavement Support

A 13-week bereavement support group will begin meeting this month in the Canyon Lake Community Church Chapel, led by Pastor Pete Van Dyke. On Mondays, beginning February 22, meetings will be held at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. To register, call the church office at 951-244-1877.

Gifts for Israel

A group from New Hope Church will be traveling to Israel March 4 to 20 and hope to take some humanitarian supplies to share with Israeli families and soldiers. They invite Canyon Lakers to participate in this outreach by donating hygiene items, men’s T-shirts (undershirts in black or white), socks, children’s clothing (new), toys, school supplies and candy.

Items need to be dropped off by February 28 at the church in the Towne Center on Sunday morning (or weekdays by appointment), or call Pastor Chris Suitt for pickup at 951-805-7339.

Long Run Concert Sold Out

Tickets for the Eagles Tribute Concert by The Long Run, scheduled for March 19 at the Lodge, are sold out.

Family Matters Swapmeet

The 2nd annual Family Matters Club Swapmeet will be held May 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at East Port Park. Organizers have announced that parking spaces on the blacktop will be available for $15; vendors can reserve booth space on the lawn for $35. The Family Matters Club will be selling hot dogs, chips, snack food and beverages to keep everyone powered up for their shopping/selling.

For more information or to receive a registration form by email, contact Shawna Bowen at 714-394-4885 or CLFMClub@aol.com.

Toastmasters Meets Weekly

The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday, 12:05 to 1:05 p.m. 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.

Genealogy Research

The Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society (LEGS) meets the second Thursday of each month, at 3 p.m., at the Mission Trail Community Library, 34303 Mission Trail in Wildomar. For more information, contact Yoly Jimenez at 951-764-1932 or yolyatlegs@gmail.com.

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 Sunday 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.

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.”

 




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