FREE CONCERT: The California Notecatchers will perform holiday music at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Monte Vista Village Auditorium, 2211 Massachusetts Ave., Lemon Grove. Refreshments and silent auction. Donations are accepted. Information: (619) 464-3727.
CHRISTMAS BALL: Hosted by The San Diego WOW (Widows or Widowers) at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle N., San Diego. Cost: $45 members, $50 nonmembers. Reservations: (619) 287-1060.
“LAUGHTER IN BLOOM”: The story of Jack Benny will be performed at 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego. Cost: $25-$50. Information: (619) 570-1100, (858) 570-1100, (760) 570-1100 or sdbalboa.org.
SPECIAL CONCERT: Judaic and classical music will be performed at 1 p.m. Monday at the College Avenue Senior Center, 4855 College Ave., San Diego. Information: (619) 583-3300.
HEARING SCREENING: Offered by the Sharp Cabrillo Senior Center, 3475 Kenyon St., San Diego, from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday. Free, but an appointment is required. Information: (800) 827-4277.
FREE INFORMATION: “Medicare Made Clear,” a discussion about Medicare options, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Reservations: (760) 639-6162.
FINANCIAL DISCUSSION: “Limiting Financial Risks,” a workshop for people with chronic medical disease to maintain assets and resources for their families' long-term care, will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego, 8555 Aero Drive, Suite 308, San Diego. Reservations/information: (858) 273-6763.
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP: Meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sharp Cabrillo Senior Resource Center, 3475 Kenyon St., San Diego. Free, no appointment necessary. Information: (619) 221-3779.
ACTING CLASS: “The Nuts and Bolts of Acting,” a San Diego Community College Older Adult Continuing Education class, is offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect Drive, La Jolla. Another class is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays at The Kroc Center, 6845 University Ave., San Diego. Both are free and open to all levels. Information: (619) 232-1668.
BE SANTA'S HELPER: “Be a Santa to a Senior,” a program that provides presents to seniors who otherwise might not receive a gift this holiday season, needs volunteers for the citywide gift-wrapping day on Dec. 10, when hundreds of presents will be wrapped and delivered to local seniors. Information: Leslie Bojorquez, (619) 460-6222.
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