What to do in an earthquake
      Residents of Southern California need to think about what they will do during a major earthquake. Will they panic, dial 911 or a law enforcement office, and find it's too late to get help because communications are already down? Residents could be on their own for days, camping out at a house or stuck in a car or at work.
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Medical advances in blood work the topic for Hadassah group
      Hevra Hadassah will have a fundraiser to help research for Hadassah Medical Organization. It's at 9:30 a.m. Sun., Nov. 16 at North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Drive in North Ranch. It will include a luncheon, boutique and silent auction.
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Infant massage class coming to T.O.
      Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning will host a free three-part infant massage class for parents of children up to 6 months of age from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 18, 25 and Dec. 2 at the Crowley House, 2522 Pleasant Way, Thousand Oaks.
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Here are tips for caregivers during Alzheimer's Awareness Month
      The holidays are hectic for everyone but can pose special challenges for those with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairments and for their families. With preparation, this can time of year can be a joy.
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Screening offered for early detection, treatment of dementia
      The Alzheimer's Foundation of America, in conjunction with Silverado Senior Living, will offer free memory screening from noon to 6 p.m. Tues., Nov. 18 at the assisted living center at 25100 Calabasas Road, Calabasas.
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Memory-loss seminar offered at senior center
      The Community Resource Network Group will sponsor a three-part seminar titled "Helping your spouse or parent with memory loss," with the first session at 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 20 at the Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Fighting a virus from a vehicle
     IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers GRIN AND BEAR IT—Westlake Village resident Gordon Wahlgren rolls up his sleeve so Moorpark College student nurse Debbie Gorman can administer his flu shot during a drive-through flu clinic at the Westlake Campus of Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center. Saturday's clinic was sponsored by Ventura County Public Health in partnership with Los Robles Hospital.
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Fundraiser for care facility
      A fundraiser to create a residential care home will be held at 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14 at North Ranch Center, 1400 N. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. "Out Community House of Hope" will be a residential care home for terminally ill patients in the last three months of life.
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