Life goes on during winter

Do things really "shut down" during winter? Find out Thursday, Nov. 13, at General Gomez Arts, 808 Lincoln Way in Auburn. What actually is "winter" and how do living things respond to the seasonal change? Migration? Dormancy? Hibernation? And what goes on under the snowy surface or even below the ice on the pond? Life continues on and survives (even flourishes) where you'd least expect it! There will be a native plant sale at 5 p.m., followed by the program at 6. Auburn Area Republican women to meet The Auburn Area Republican Women will host their general meeting Friday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Rose Room, 1225 Lincoln Way, in Auburn. Are you or someone you know among the 4 million people who recently learned United Health Care is dropping your coverage? Meet Kimberly Swift, an insurance adviser and expert on Medicare. She can answer questions and guide you to a replacement with minimum changes to your current plan. Enrollment ends Dec. 7. Check-in time is 10:30 a.m. Refreshments/coffee will be available. The public (including men) is invited. For questions, call 916-316-6898. Parkinson's Care Partners to meet The Auburn Parkinson's Care Partners will meet Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 11:30 a.m. at Awful Annie's Cafe (Banquet Room), 13460 Lincoln Way, Auburn. Spouses and other care partners for persons with Parkinson's disease are invited to attend. The topic for discussion is "Preparing for the Holidays." For further information, contact Karen Hancock at karen@hancockonline.net or 530-885-0950. Fishing club has openings for rockcod/crab trip The Roostertails Fishing Club of Auburn has chartered the New Huck Fin fishing boat out of Fish Emeryville for a rockcod/crab combo all-day trip Wednesday, Nov. 19, and a few open spots remain at $200 per person. Rental tackle is available. If interested, contact Mike Walker at 530-320-1750. Friends of the Library presents 'How to Write Your Memoirs' The Friends of the Library invite the public to a special presentation, How to Write Your Memoirs, on Thursday, Nov. 21, at noon in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall, 1225 Lincoln Way. Author and editor Rebecca Partridge, a member of several writers associations, including the Editorial Freelancers Association and California Writers Club, will share practical steps for turning your memories into meaningful stories. Writing memoirs is more than recording facts – it's a chance to preserve your legacy for your children and grandchildren, reflect on your life's journey and find renewed purpose through storytelling. Partridge will offer advice on organizing memories, writing on the computer and making the process rewarding and fun. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Overeaters Anonymous meets Have all your efforts to control your eating failed? Overeaters Anonymous is a group of people who support each other to recover from overeating or other unwanted food behaviors. OA welcomes everyone who feels they have a problem with food. Overeaters Anonymous meets Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. at 1212 High St., and a new Thursday meeting has started from 7-8 p.m. For information, call Julia 530-888-6493. TOPS meets Fridays TOPS Chapter 1814 Auburn is now meeting every Friday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Auburn Presbeterian Church, 13025 Bell Air Dr. We are a weight loss group. Lots of support. No diets. Any questions, call Mary at 916-591-1946.