UP & COMING.

A disaster safety training class to prepare for disasters, medical emergencies and life-threatening situations will be presented by the American Red Cross in conjunction with the Americorps Rapid Response Corp., 12:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Bernardi Multipurpose Senior Center Auditorium, 6514 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys. For reservations, call Linda at [phone].

Long-term care insurance will be discussed at the AARP Chapter 1575 meeting, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Goebel Senior Center, 385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. For more information, call [phone].

Seniors for Action will present a discussion on city, county, state and federal current events, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Center, 5040 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Free. [phone].

A series of afternoon ballroom dances featuring live music is offered 1-3 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month, Mid-Valley Senior Center, 14450 Valerio St., Van Nuys. Cost: $1. For more information, call Nick Buckroff at [phone].

``Safe Investments for the Older Adult,'' a free seminar presented by Patrick Russo, senior vice president, Everen Securities, to help seniors 55 and older learn about conservative investments as alternatives to CDs, will be presented 1 p.m. Feb. 27, Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. For more information, call [phone].

Senior Fitness Walking Group is a free ``go at your own pace'' walking group, 9 to 10 a.m. every Friday, Community Medical Group, 3605 Alamo St., Suite 100, Simi Valley. Socialization and refreshments follow the walk. For more information, call [phone], Ext. 250.

The Al Rogers Band, a 10-piece jazz band, performs 1:30 to 3 p.m. the last Monday of every month, North Valley Jewish Community Center, 16601 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. Free. For details, call [phone].

Old Kranks' Bicycle Club, for ages 50 and older to enjoy fun and exercise, conducts weekly rides 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and Sundays, starting from Agoura Road (across from Coco's Restaurant, 2809 Agoura Road) in Westlake Village. Monday and Wednesday rides are for beginners and Fridays are for intermediate and advanced riders. The club also sponsors monthly special Sunday outings. The next club meeting takes place 7 p.m. Feb. 24, Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. For details about joining the club, call [phone].