MOORPARK

Ancient Latin America topic of lecture

The Moorpark Active Adult Center will present a free art lecture and slide show at 2 p.m. May 1 at 799 Moorpark Ave. in Moorpark.

Lecturer Debbie MacIntosh will provide a glimpse into the rich heritage of the Olmec, Zapotec and Aztec civilizations, whose achievements in agriculture, mathematics, astronomy and architecture rivaled the great civilizations of Europe and Asia, and impact our lives today.

This is the fifth session in a seven-month, once-a-month lecture series, and is made possible by the Forest Lawn Museum's Speaker Series.

For reservations or information, call 517-6261.

THOUSAND OAKS

Senior social features show and refreshments

Temple Adat Elohim has slated a Tuesday Social for 2 p.m. May 8 at the temple social hall, 24020 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The event is for anyone 60 or older.

The featured guest will be composer, conductor, singer and lecturer Shelly Cohen, who will make a musical presentation, "The Wonderful World of Jewish Music." Refreshments will be served.

The program is free and is sponsored by The Greatest Generation Group, Temple Sisterhood, and the Jewish Federation.

For information, call Bill Berger at 818-889-1370.

OJAI

Living Treasures to be inducted at museum

Rotary Clubs of Ojai Living Treasures will have an induction celebration of the 2007 Living Treasures at the Ojai Valley Museum, 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Rotary Clubs of Ojai Living Treasures is an organization that recognizes individuals in the community and supports them in their commitment to be of service to others.

Living Treasures are members of the community whose presence inspires those around them.

Living Treasures for 2006-07 are: David Bury, Joan Kemper, Jane McClenahan, Don Orser, Marlene Spencer and Nan Tolbert.

To RSVP for this event, or for more information, call Dr. Fred Fauvre, at 646-8038.

OXNARD

'Mental gymnastics' class set at Wilson Center

A new class in "mental gymnastics" is being offered for those 55 and older from 1 to 2 p.m. every Friday at the Wilson Senior Center, 350 North C St., Oxnard.

The class, conducted by Dr. Donald W. Thiebeault, aka "Dr. T," offers techniques and ideas to delay and possibly prevent future memory decline.

No registration, fees, fancy workout clothes or expensive gym bag are required just show up and give that gray matter a workout.

For information, call 385-8028.

VENTURA

Cinco de Mayo fiesta on tap at Avenue Center

The Ventura Avenue Adult Center has slated a Cinco de Mayo fiesta from noon to 2 p.m. May 4.

The festive event will feature south-of-the-border music by Valencia and Friends, Mexican food and refreshments by Taqueria Tepatitlan and Herrera's Bakery, door prizes and more.

The fiesta is free and cosponsored by The Gables of Ojai and Kaiser Permanente.

Reservations are being taken through May 1 or until 125 people have signed up.

To make a reservation, call 648-3035.

Election to be held for disabled veterans group

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 24, Ventura, will hold a meeting for the election of officers at 7 p.m. today.

Other topics to discuss will be planning for a petition drive, preparation for Memorial Day activities and planning on ways to support the troops. Attendance is mandatory for officers and appointees.

The meeting will be at Ventura Elks Lodge No. 1430, 2125 Knoll Drive, Ventura. It will be preceded at 6 p.m. by a hamburger supper.

For more information, call DAV Cmdr. Max Van Der Wyk at 644-3356.