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HCC flu clinic is Oct. 12 in CH 6 for all mutuals

An estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications last winter — the disease’s highest death toll in at least four decades, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In recent years, flu-related deaths have ranged from about 12,000-56,000, according to the CDC.

Last fall and winter, the U.S. went through one of the most severe flu seasons in recent memory. It was driven by a kind of flu that tends to put more people in the hospital and cause more deaths, particularly among young children and the elderly.

The season peaked in early February, and it was mostly over by the end of March, reports the CDC.

Making a bad year worse, the flu vaccine didn’t work very well. But experts agree that vaccination is still worth it because it makes illnesses less severe and save lives.

CDC officials do not have exact counts of how many people die from flu each year. Flu is so common that not all cases are reported, and flu is not always listed on death certificates. So the CDC uses statistical models, which are periodically revised, to make estimates.

Fatal complications from the flu can include pneumonia, stroke and heart attack.

CDC officials said the estimated number of dead may be slightly revised, but it is not expected to go down.

It eclipses the estimates for every flu season going back to the winter of 1976-1977, the last year figures were readily available. 

Last winter was not the worst flu season on record, however. The 1918 flu pandemic, which lasted nearly two years, killed more than 500,000 Americans, historians have estimated.

And how bad is it going to be? So far, the flu that’s been detected is a milder strain, and early signs are that the vaccine is shaping up to be a good match, according to the CDC.

The makeup of the vaccine has been changed this year to try to better protect against expected strains.

Flu Clinic Schedule

OptumCare Hosts Flu Clinic Oct. 12

Flu season is here, so be sure to get immunized. Flu shots will be available at Clubhouse 6 on Friday, Oct. 12, hosted by OptumCare:

• Mutuals 6 and 7: 8-8:45 a.m.

• Mutuals 8 and 9: 8:45-9:30 a.m.

• Mutuals 4 and 11: 9:30-10:15 a.m.

• Mutuals 1 and 17: 10:15-11 a.m.

• Mutuals 10 and 14: 11-11:45 a.m.

• Mutuals 2 and 16: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Mutuals 12 and 15: 12:30-1:15 p.m. 

• Mutuals 3 and 5: 1:15-2 p.m.

Missed appointments: 2-3 p.m.

An easily accessible section for residents with mobility challenges will be provided. 

Residents should bring current health insurance and GRF ID cards. There will also be a bake sale, plus the opportunity to learn more about OptumCare, Monarch HealthCare and hear important information about upcoming open enrollment for Medicare Advantage.

It’s time to review Medicare health, prescription plans …

Medicare information clinics scheduled in LW

Medicare beneficiaries should review their health and prescription drug plans every year during Medicare’s open enrollment period Oct. 15 -Dec. 7. During this period, all beneficiaries have the opportunity to change their plans for the following year. 

Even if you are happy with your plan, medical providers, pharmacy, etc., you should still compare them to other available plans. Plans may change their coverage benefits, costs may change, prescription drugs may be dropped, or new drugs added to plan formularies. Comparing and reviewing plans can potentially result in savings from a few dollars to thousands of dollars for the next year. 

The Council on Aging-Southern California Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) conducts free clinics, across Orange County, to explain plan changes and provide plan comparisons. Individuals will receive free, unbiased, individualized, one-on-one assistance from the counselors regarding their plans benefits and costs for 2019. 

Clinics are scheduled for Leisure World on Wednesday, Oct. 31, and Wednesday, Nov. 14, in Clubhouse 2 to specifically assist residents. 

You will need to bring your health and prescription drug plan member cards, plus your prescription drugs to your appointment. State registered HICAP counselors will provide a printed listing of plans that contain your drugs on the plan’s formulary, at the lowest possible cost, along with the plan’s quality rating. Counselors will explain your options and next steps, should you consider making a plan change. 

HICAP is a state and federally funded program that provides free and unbiased Medicare information and counseling at the local level. HICAP counselors do not sell, recommend or endorse any plan. The choice is yours if you want to change plans.

For more information or to schedule an appointment at one of the clinics, call the Leisure World HICAP Office at 472-0275. You can also call the same telephone number to schedule an appointment with the local HICAP counselor to ask questions or get assistance with any Medicare related issue or problem. Appointments are available Monday-Thursday mornings at the HICAP Office in Clubhouse 5.

—Linda Cardoza, 

HICAP coordinator

GRF

Sign ups for Arts & Crafts Festival is Oct. 17, CH 2

The 50th annual Arts & Crafts Festival will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, and Saturday, Nov. 3, in Clubhouse 2 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Arts & Crafts Festival is for the purpose of encouraging the creative talents of Leisure World Seal Beach GRF members. 

While invited to exhibit their products, participants must adhere to guidelines established in Golden Rain Policy 1481; items for sale at the festival must have been made by the shareholder/member. No manufactured articles may be sold. Each seller must live in Leisure World and must be a GRF member to qualify as an exhibitor of sale items at the festival. 

Artisans who want to participate can sign up at Clubhouse 2 on Oct. 17 from 7-9 a.m.

A full table is $10 but may be shared with another participant for $5 each.

MArtIN LUther KING DAY

Speakers sought who shared dream

The Recreation Department will host the second annual Martin Luther King Day event on Jan. 21 and is seeking Leisure World residents who would like to be considered as speakers for the event. 

Residents who marched, know someone who did or in other ways have a connection to the events of that era, are requested to contact the Recreation Department at kathyt@lwsb.com or 431-6586, ext. 398. 

Last year’s event was exceptionally well received, and the hope is to even top that one.

Local talent needed for plaza stag 

The GRF Recreation Department is looking for local Leisure World talent to perform on the Veterans Plaza stage in early 2019. Applicants must produce an entire show and submit their applications in writing to events@lwsb.com. Include detailed information with specifics on the proposed show.

The shows are not intended for individual karaoke performers, but rather amateur bands or performing ensembles. Shows should be approximately one hour in duration. Applications that do not include a complete proposal will not be considered. For further information, contact Recreation Director Terry DeLeon at 431-6586, ext. 350, or terryd@lwsb.com.

General Election closes CH 1, 2, 4

Clubhouses 1, 2, and 4 will be used as polling places for the Nov. 6 General Election. All reservations in these clubhouses are automatically canceled on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Clubhouses 3 and 6 will remain open for business as usual. 

Affected clubs should check with the GRF Recreation to see if their reservation can be relocated or rescheduled. Contact Recreation by emailing kathyt@lwsb.com for more information.

Walking Safety

Be bright, be seen at night

by Eloy Gomez

GRF safety and emergency coordinator

If your busy schedule leaves you walking at dawn, dusk or after dark, you should learn to do so safely. Whether you find yourself walking in the dark due to the short days of winter, or the need to beat the autumn heat, use these strategies to stay safe.

Wear Reflective Gear to be Seen

Black may be slimming, but you need a reflective stripe to enable cars, golf carts, bicyclists and other pedestrians to see you as you walk in the dark. Cars may not recognize you if you have only a couple of small reflective patches. Your walking clothes should have reflective stripes in the front, back, and down the sides. Many packs and shoes have reflective patches or stripes. Wearing a reflective safety vest is a very good choice to ensure you’ll be seen when walking at night. Safety vests are available in the Purchasing Department or in the Distribution office in Building 5 for around $3.

Light Your Way

Even if you are walking in an area with streetlights, you may encounter some dark patches. A lightweight flashlight can come in handy. Or, you can wear a headlamp to keep your hands free and not stress your wrists. An LED headlamp will give you light for many more hours before replacing the battery compared with standard bulbs. Look for a model that allows you to adjust the angle of the beam so it will focus where you need it. A flashlights will enable you to illuminate dark areas as you walk along. Tripping is an obvious safety issue when walking at night which can easily be avoided.

Make sure your hands are free.

Except for a flashlight, try to keep your hands free at all times. This way, you will be able to react if you happen to trip and fall, you will be able to catch yourself by keeping your hands free. Wear a headlamp to keep your hands free at all times.

Night Walking Safety Rules

Walking after dark is not the same as walking in daylight. You need to observe several rules.

• Use sidewalks rather than the street.

• Walk facing traffic so you can see and react to vehicles.

• Use extra caution when crossing streets. Drivers do not expect pedestrians to be out walking at night.

• Safety in numbers: Use the same routes used by other walkers.

• Beware of tripping hazards. It is harder to see uneven sidewalks, roots, rocks, potholes, and trash when it’s dark. Walk with your eyes, noting the ground 15 feet ahead to see upcoming hazards.

• Don’t be blinded by the light. Headlights can make it difficult for you to see for a while. Choose paths without frequent changes in lighting levels.

Avoid Distracted Walking at Night

Mobile phones are handy to use as flashlights and to track where you are, but they are also a big source of distraction. Are you really using it to light your path, or are you texting or playing poker? Your night vision won’t be as acute if you’ve been looking at the lighted screen instead of the path ahead. Since vehicles can’t see you well at night, you need to pay more attention to them. Also, avoid using headphones while walking. Headphones reduce your awareness of your surroundings, and you might not hear somebody approach from behind.

Carry a Deterrent

Coyotes are quite active during the fall season and sightings have been reported in several Mutuals. It is recommended that you carry non-violent deterrents, like a whistle or a marine horn. A whistle or marine horn will let others know something is wrong, and the loud noise may deter coyotes.

watch your step   

by Jim Breen

jimb_news@lwsb.com

A note of thanks to Nancy Ray of the GRF Stock Transfer Department for passing along tips on how to avoid the Southern California Edison (SCE) utility scam. 

Homeowners and business owners have been plagued by random telephone calls from scammers seeking credit card numbers and  other personal data. Obviously, once they get that from an unsuspecting consumers, it will lead directly to identity theft.

 Typically, these thieves pose as utility “collection” employees and threaten to disconnect electricity service unless a payment is made immediately using a pre-paid cash card.  

In some cases, callers tell people that they are calling from he “Disconnection Department,” threatening an interruption of service until the matter is settled.

The utility SCE has no disconnection department.

SCE will never do any of the following:

• Demand immediate payment with the threat of service disconnection

• Accept prepaid cards for bill payments

• Request a credit card or account information

• Charge customers to replace or update smart meters or SCE-owned equipment

Be suspicious of calls made multiple times per day and outside normal operating hours

Another important reminder: never call the number given by the scammer. Once he or she gets an intended victim on the phone, requests for money or personal information are sure to follow.

To check you billing and/or account information, call the number on your SCE bill or visit www.sce.com

If you suspect fraudulent activity, hang up and report it to the local police and SCE at (800) 655-4555.

Have you been the victim of a scam attempt? Send details to Jim Breen at the email  address above or call 431-6586, ext. 387, Wednesday- Friday between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Woman’s Club

The  Woman’s Club’s will meet for cards and lunch on Friday, Oct. 19, in Clubhouse 2. Everyone should be seated by 11:45 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon.

Admission is by reservation only. However, regularly attending card players who are current Woman’s Club members do not need reservations to play bridge or canasta. 

To play a game other than bridge or canasta, members must make reservations. Tickets are sold according to assigned table number and reserved tickets are payable at the door.  

Individual tickets are $11; tickets for a table of four are $44 and can be purchased by one person.

To cancel, change, or make a new reservation, call Judy Belladella at 598-1784 by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16. 

Members will be billed for reservations not canceled. Call Joyce Bizzell at 596-0148 for substitute play.

y service club  

Cynthia Tostado, GRF’s member resource and assistance liaison, will discuss her role in the community and types of assistance provided to shareholders when the Y Service Club meets on Wednesday, Oct. 17, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. 

Cynthia has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for over 24 years working in the healthcare field. She has been helping the LW community since 2015. 

Carol Graves and Bill Denton will host a continental breakfast, starting at 7:30 a.m., followed by a short business meeting conducted by President Margaret Humes. 

All Leisure World residents are invited to attend the meeting to learn more about the club and hear the speaker. 

For information about how to join the club, contact Membership Chair Bill Denton, 209-0816.   

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 Bring family, friends, and neighbors to the Y Service Club pancake breakfast Saturday, Oct. 13. 

Scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, and tea will be served from 8-10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 2. 

The cost is  $5 and tickets are available at the door. Proceeds will  fund YMCA “Kids to Camp” and other community projects.

Senior Smart Driver  

AARP is offering the next Senior Smart Driver refresher class from 1-5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, in Clubhouse 3, Room 6.

To qualify for the four-hour class, residents must have completed an eight-hour class within the past three years, and their insurance company must agree to their eligibility.

The classes teach defensive driving to adults 50 or older.

Residents may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance premiums upon completion of the course.

Residents should bring valid driver’s licenses to the class, along with AARP membership cards and a check or money order only for $15 (or $20 for non-members). 

Cash cannot be accepted.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling Ruth Bradley at (714) 401-2237, between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- Friday only.

Early reservations are advisable since the classes fill up fast.

The next eight hour class two (four hour sessions) is from 1-5  p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 19-20, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9.

Children-A-Priority   

Children A  Priority (CAP) will hold a catered luncheon at noon today, Thursday, in Clubhouse 4. Dr. Nancy Smith of the Health Center, will introduce her son, Connor Swan, the guest speaker.  For more information, call 493-1924.

Senior Patriots  

Magdaleno Rose-Avila of Death Penalty Focus of California will be guest speaker when Senior Patriots for Peace meets at 1  p.m. tomorrow, Friday, in Clubhouse 4.

Rose-Avila, a human rights activist and writer, will express his views on the death penalty.

He has served as director of Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.

In 1968, he participated in the protests at the University of Colorado following  the death of the Rev.Martin Luther King Jr.

Those who attend the meeting can  sign a letter to Gov. Brown to commute the sentence of inmates  on Death Row to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Nominees for positions on the board of directors will be in attendance. 

Nominations are still being accepted by notifying member Dorothy Kemeny or by calling 330-3397.

For more information, call Donald Koepke at 330-3397.

– Dorothy Kemeny

Legion Auxiliary 

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 327 will host the annual visit of Joan Cannon, Auxiliary state president, when District 29 meets at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Clubhouse 3, Room 2.

Members of the Auxiliary are requested to arrive promptly at 9 a.m.

The next general meeting for the Auxiliary will be at 1:30 p m. on Monday, Oct. 15, in Clubhouse 4.  

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The ladies continue to make poppies at Clubhouse 6 at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday.

                     – Sandy Esslinger

Viewpoint Column  

By Jim Greer, Mutual 11

Leisure World Interfaith Council

One of the fierce criticisms of retirement communities is that places like Leisure World are where the old go to die. Callous as these sentiments are, they miss the real purpose of neighborhoods like ours. From what I’ve recently observed, this is the place where older people come alive.

Recently I participated in the monthly country-western dance featuring Terry Otte and Abilene in Clubhouse 2.  Anyone who assumes that senior citizens would prefer to sit has not been to one of 

these lively dances. 

As soon as the music started the dance floor overflowed with shareholders of all ages joining their children and grandchildren to move to the music. Unrestricted by her limitations, I even observed a redhead, still seated in her power chair joyfully “shakin’ it” to Shania Twain’s “Man, I Feel Like a Woman.” 

It was amazing to watch as faces throughout the hall came alive when dancers sang along with their favorite country and rock-and-roll tunes. Several came running from the back of the room to the dance floor to do the Hand Jive. I realized that watching the group enjoy themselves as they had as teenagers reminded me of the old Twilight Zone episode “Kick the Can.” 

In the episode that first aired on Feb. 9, 1962, Charles Whitley, a resident of Sunnyvale Rest Retirement Home realizes that once we stop believing in the magic, and stop playing, we become old. 

As he watched the neighborhood kids play from his bedroom window he realized, “it’s almost as though playing kick-the-can keeps them young.” Determined not to get any older, Charles convinces several of his fellow retirees to join him for a midnight game of kick-the-can on the front lawn. 

As they played, the magic returned, and Charles and his elderly friends transformed into children, running and playing with no recollection of their lives as old folks. 

In studies conducted throughout the world, it is evident that dance, regardless of its style, can significantly improve muscular strength and endurance, balance and other aspects of functional fitness in older adults. 

In June 2003, the New England Journal of Medicine published the findings of a medical study of 469 men and women over age 75. It found that the mentally challenging aspects of dancing—following complicated dance steps, moving in time and staying with the rhythm of the music—is believed to be responsible for a decreased risk of dementia. They concluded what ballroom dance fans have always known: their favorite activity is excellent for health and happiness. 

Put simply, Martha Graham explained it best when she said, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” That may be true, but if you’re like me, you may be embarrassed to bare your soul in public. 

 Instead, we should follow the advice of Gertrude Stein who said, “You look ridiculous if you dance. You look ridiculous if you don’t dance. So you might as well dance.” 

The great thing you realize as you dance with your neighbors is that you see into their soul. You catch a glimpse of their unbridled youth. In the time it takes to enjoy the dance, you see them unencumbered by the burden of aches and pains, fears and anxieties. 

It makes us all realize that our journey here on this earth isn’t to cheat death, but to find happiness. So, remember what Austrian writer Vicki Baum wise

member column  

by Grace S. Kim

Mutual 14

I came across an article in recent months about a large scale survey from 181 countries indicating that millennials, age 18-35, do care deeply about global issues and are determined to tackle them. 

This is despite the stereotype of millennials as selfish and apathetic. In fact, they are very aware about the worst problems facing the world today, with climate change and the destruction of the environment leading their concerns, followed by large-scale wars and religious conflicts, then poverty. 

When asked who should be trusted to fix the issue of global climate change and environmental destruction, millennials answered “international organizations and themselves.” They are aware that their commitment and action is required for the survival of this fragile planet and for the survival of future generations.

There is abundant scientific evidence that the earth is warming at a radically abnormal rate and the destruction of our natural environment is real and already in process. 

It made me reflect deeply upon my own understanding and insights into the issues of climate change and environmental destruction that is under way. 

Most importantly, I struggled with the critical question: individually and collectively, what are we doing to help address this critical issue for younger generations as their elders and role models who have lived through many challenges in life and gained strength, courage and wisdom?

God has given us this amazingly beautiful and wondrous planet, the only home we have and know of in the universe. It is our privilege and responsibility to take care of this generous gift from God and leave it for our future generations to survive and thrive.

Styrofoam has become such an accepted everyday product. We know it is harmful to the environment. It is a major pollutant of oceans, bays and other water resources. Styrofoam cannot be recycled and is not biodegradable, taking 500 years or more to break down.

Hydrofluorocarbons used in the production of Styrofoam and 57 harmful chemical by-products are released during its production that pollute the air and are linked to serious negative health impacts. 

It is a possible cause of cancer, irritation of the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Styrofoam is consumed by fish, then humans eat the fish, which can cause toxic effects. Microwaving Styrofoam causes the release of toxic chemicals posing a threat to human health. There are also health hazards for people working in its production. Finally, the production of Styrofoam is energy intensive, creating a large amount of greenhouse gasses.

Although there are many things we can do to contribute to this fight to help save our planet, I thought we should take that first step. I would like to propose that we start bringing cups from home and use them at club meetings and church gatherings instead of using Styrofoam cups.

As my full-of-life enthusiastic, ever optimistic 7 year old great-grandniece often says, “I know we can do it! ”

Letter to the Editor:

Editor:

I agree with Bruce Smith’s comments (LW Weekly Sept. 27) regarding the Seal Beach Police Dept. being invited into our community.  Is that for purposes of patrolling our streets to issue driving citations?   

The example of $500 citations is steep no matter who gets the funds. Why should our residents need to contribute to the list of various miscellaneous “funds” that gorge on these traffic citations?

The SBPD is here regularly.  Isn’t this on an “as needed” basis?  Is the SBPD now needed in Leisure World at an increased rate?  

About three years ago, I attended a meeting regarding allowing the SBPD inside Leisure World apparently to issue traffic citations.  This decision would necessitate bringing all signage up to code at an added expense.  

The meeting was  divided on whether this should be done.  Somewhere along the line, this controversial proposal was approved and put into place.  

Who decides if such measures are necessary?  When is it deemed appropriate to have the residents participate in a decision and vote on it?  Proposals like this are very costly and financially important to all Leisure World residents.  

We are now considering possibly remodeling/replacing the swimming pool. At least two general meeting

 Shouldn’t the pool issue and major issues like this be decided by Leisure World residents based on the benefit of the proposal and financial impact?

Patricia McNamara

Mutual2

Remember When

Editor’s note: Remember When is presented by the Leisure World Historical Society. Help make history live, tell your story, donate memorabilia, join the Historical Society. For more information, call Linda Johnson, vice president  493-9898 or visit the LW Museum in Clubhouse 1.

Oct. 19, 1978 – “GAF Makes Great Gains” was the headline in The News. The Golden Age Foundation raised more than $6,000 at its awards banquet. The organization recognized 22 prominent LW residents who donated at least $500.

Oct. 20, 1988 – At the first open meeting of the Concerned Shareholders, the issue of noise and pollution caused by the Haynes Steam Generating Plant was addressed. . It is part of the Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power..

Oct. 15, 1998 – Senator Bar bara Boxer campaigned at LW as part of her reelection efforts. She stressed the contributions she made on behalf of seniors.

JUST A COMMENT: The HS Museum is open from 2-4 p.m. on Thursdays in Clubhouse 1. For more information,go to www.lwhistory.org

Perspectives Policy  

Submissions in each of the following categories may be published at the discretion of the Publications Manager. 

 Letters to the Editor: Maximum number of words: 250. Letters should be typed and delivered to the Golden Rain News by email (preferred), regular mail, deposited in a white GRF drop box, or hand-delivered. Letters must be of general interest to the community and may contain opinions, suggestions, compliments, and complaints without being scurrilous, libelous, defamatory, repetitive or otherwise inappropriate. The names of individual employees, titles and/or departments will not be permitted in letters that could adversely impact any Foundation employee directly or indirectly.

Member Column: At a maximum 500 words, columns may present an argument or opinion or information about pending issues of concern to the community. Priority to first-time or less frequent writers. Some names will be left out to protect privacy.

Contributor: Restaurant review, theater review or travel journal submissions welcome subject to terms and conditions in the policy unless otherwise noted.

Political: Submissions concerning political issues outside of Leisure World and the City of Seal Beach will not be published.

GOVERNMENT

LW DEMOCRATIC CLUB

Rouda, Lowenthal, Umberg participate in panel discussion

Leisure World residents are invited to attend the Democratic Club’s general membership meeting Wednesday, Oct. 17, at noon in Clubhouse 4. The program will feature a panel of candidates including Harley Rouda, House of Representatives; Josh Lowenthal, 72nd California Assembly district; and Tom Umberg, 34th California State Senate district; who will appear on the Leisure World ballot this November. Diana Carey, who continues to be involved with the club in an official capacity as a vice-chair of the Democratic Party of Orange County, will be the moderator. 

The program will center around the theme of how the candidates might work together on federal, state and local issues if they are elected to their respective offices. Participants will also be asked to address the status of their separate campaigns as well as their understanding of the significance of the Nov. 6 election. As usual, written questions will be accepted from the floor.

Attendees will also present a report on the responses received as a result of the 3,000 Midterm Ballot Guides recently distributed by the club. Plans for possible club involvement in the January election of Democrats from the 72nd Assembly District to the California Democratic Central Committee will also be on the agenda, as well as a review of open positions available for election to the 2019 club board.

Leisure World residents who have not registered to vote are reminded that there is only a short time to register to participate in the Nov. 6 General Election. The club is staffing a voter registration table on Tuesdays and Thursdays in front of Clubhouse 6 from 1-3 p.m. Call club President Mary Tromp at 412-0898 to help staff this table or if assistance is needed to register.

Interested in joining the SBLW Democratic Club? Go to the website sblwdems.wordpress.com/; call Membership Chair Rachael Lehmberg at 340-9816; email lwsbdemocraticclub@gmail.com; or attend the next club membership meeting.

City town hall set on Oct. 29 in CH 3, to consider 1 percent sales tax hike

The City of Seal Beach invites Leisure World residents to learn how Measure BB would affect public safety and essential services in Seal Beach in two town halls hosted by the city. 

The meetings will be held in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, on Monday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m.

Measure BB, which is on the November ballot, would increase the sales tax from 7.75 percent to 8.75 percent. It is not a tax on home or property, groceries or prescription medications. 

All Measure BB funds would remain local. These local funds are protected by law from the state and cannot be taken by Sacramento. 

Measure BB is a prudent and sober recognition of the city’s current financial condition and the prospect that it can worsen without additional, stable sources of local revenue. 

For more information about Measure BB, visit the city’s website at www.sealbeachca.gov. 

—from a prepared release

LW REPUBLICAN CLUB

School board candidates are guests Oct. 17

The Leisure World Republican Club will have two speakers, Dr. Jeffery Barke and Diana Hill, at its meeting on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Both speakers are running for re-election to the local School Board. 

Dr. Barke is a strong advocate for local control over public education and school choice which is why he originally ran for the School Board. He is a lifelong conservative Republican. He has led the efforts to improve safety on Los Alamitos District campuses and is active on many standing committees. He is a practicing family physician and serves as a reserve deputy for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department as a tactical physician for SWAT as well as a physician for the search and rescue team. 

Diana Hill has been a community leader for over 20 years in Los Alamitos and the greater Orange County area. She is making a difference in the lives of loved ones and those who desire to grow but lack support, encouragement and education. Diana believes that education is the difference maker in our society, and that public education is one element that makes our country great. 

—David Harlow, president

Mutual 6 town hall meeting set

Mutual 6 will have a town hall meeting on Monday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. 

All Mutual 6 residents are encouraged to attend to discuss the Mutual 6 budget.

HHUG collecting items for homeless

Hearts and Hand United in Giving (HHUG), a local non-profit, donates clean used towels and washcloths, new disposable razors, toothbrushes, travel size shampoos, lotions, bath soaps and toothpaste to the Long Beach Multi-Service Center that provides a variety of services to homeless men, women and families in the community.  

HHUG makes two deliveries every month.

If you have any of these items to donate, call Susan Hopewell at 430-6044 or Linda Neer at  430-3214 for pick up or leave on porch, Mutual 6, 1320 Mayfield Road, 62-A or Mutual 2, 1503 Merion Way, 48-A.

Replace expired decals at CH 5

Expiring resident decals are replaced in the satellite Security Office, downstairs in Clubhouse 5. Bring a resident ID card, valid driver’s license, current car registration and insurance card when applying. 

Decals are issued 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday, unless the weather is damp.

Schedule of Mutual Meetings 

Mutual meetings are listed below. Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their mutual boards as follows:

Thursday, Oct. 11 Mutual 12

Administration 9 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 12 Mutual 3

Administration 9 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 15 Mutual 15

Administration 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 16 Mutual 14

Conference Room B 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 17 Mutual 5

Conference Room B 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 17 Mutual 7

Administration 1 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18 Mutual 2

Administration 9 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18 Mutual 11

Clubhouse 3, Room 9 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19 GRF/Mutual Roundtable

Administration 1 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 22 Mutual 8

Conference Room B 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 24 Mutual 10

Administration 9 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25 Mutual 1

Administration 9 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 26 Mutual 6

Administration 9:30 a.m.

GRF Board of Directors Meetings

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. Conference Room B is located downstairs in Building 5. The Administration Conference Room is upstairs in the Administration Building. The following is a tentative schedule of meetings on the Golden Rain Foundation master calendar, maintained by Administration:

Thursday, Oct. 11 Communications Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 12 Executive Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 15 Finance Committee

Administration 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 16 Information Technology Committee 

Administration 1 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19 GRF/Mutual Roundtable

Administration 1 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 22 Management Services Review Ad hoc

Administration 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 23 GRF Board of Directors

Clubhouse 4 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 24 Architectural Design Review Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 25 Service Maintenance Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

LW KOREAN COMMUNITY   

Rev.  Sung Lee  will be guest speaker when Leisure World Korean Community Church (LWKCC), meets at noon on Sunday, Oct.14 at LW Community Church, 14000 Church Place.

The Leisure World resident will report on her recent short-term mission trip to Grace and Truth Seminary in Ukraine, Kiev.

She was  LWKCC’s fifth  short-term missionary to Ukraine when she was there from Sept. 15-22.

Rev. Sung Lee received her Ph.D in Christian Education.  She  was  a director and professor at Biola University in LaMirada.

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Rev. Jang Young Yong, pastor of LWKCC, announced that the church will host the eighth annual charity concert for the blind at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, in the sanctuary.  All are  invited to attend.

The concert that feature several Korean choirs and orchestras in Los Angeles and Orange County.

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Members of the church willmake a day trip to Solvang on Tuesday. 

To attend, call Rev. Jang Young Yong at (714) 323-0897.

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Prayer services are held at 6 a.m. from Tuesday-Saturday each week. Breakfast is served after morning service on Saturdays in Fellowship Hall. All are invited

For more information, call Rev. Dr. Jang Young Yong.

LW Baptist  

Members of the Leisure World Baptist Church congregation  invites everyone to share in share in their fellowship on Sunday, Oct. 14 in Clubhouse 4. 

Sunday School, led by Bob Simmons, is from at 8:40-9:10 a.m. 

Friends gather for coffee and conversation until 9:45 a.m. when worship begins.

Congregants will join in singing the call to worship “He is Lord.”

The choir will sing, “Heaven Came Down.”

Soloist Em Schoonhoven will sing a hymn written by  itinerant evangelist Charles Weigle titled; “I Would Love to Tell You What I Think of Jesus.”

Congregational hymns will include “Ye’ Servants of God,” “I Am His and He is mine” and “Wonderful Jesus.”

The Offertory selection will  be provided  by pianist Yvonne Leon.

Pastor Rolland Coburn’s morning message from Joshua chapter 14:1-15:12 is “Israel Inherits the Land and Hero Caleb’s Portion.”

“True-Hearted Whole-Hearted” will be the closing hymn.

The prayer room is attended and open at the end of each service for people with special needs.

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The Men’s Fellowship will meet at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, in Clubhouse 3, Room 8.

The Energizers meet at at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1 for study and praise.

For more information call 430-2920.

Beit HaLev  

Beit HaLev’s Shabbat services are livestreamed at 6 p.m. on Fridays and 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays.

Services can be accessed on Livestream.com/Galityomtov  and on Facebook.com/galityomtov. 

All services are conducted by Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater.

The Torah portion the services isis Noah, Genesis 11:1–11:32 in the Triennial cycle. 

It’s the story of the Great Flood. Noah and his sons built a huge ark to house their families and two each of all the animals, according to God’s specific plans.  

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Beginning Hebrew classes resumed this month at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays.  Planned in the future are Conversational Hebrew and Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew classes.

For information about classes and/or services, contact Rabbi Levy-Slater at 715-0888 or duets@icloud.com.

holy family catholic   

Holy Family Catholic Church located at 13900 Church Place next to the St. Andrews Gate, will celebrate the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time on Oct. 20.

The readings: 

First Reading:   Isaiah 53:10-11; Responsorial Psalm: 133:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22; Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16; Alleluia: Mark 10:45; Gospel: Mark 10:33-45.

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The church celebrates Sunday Mass at 8 and 10 a.m. and at noon; the Vigil Mass is at 5 p.m., Saturday; daily Mass is at 8:30 a.m., Monday-Saturday.  

Confessions are on Saturdays and Holy Days from 4-4:45 p.m. and on the first Fridays at 9:15 a.m.

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A Bible study group meets Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. at the Parish rectory.

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The Women and Men of Grace Prayer Group meets Wednesdays from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at the Parish rectory.

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Say the Rosary and Divine Mercy every Monday and Thursday at 3 p.m.

For more information, including the weekly bulletin, current and upcoming activities and suggested reading material, visit www.holyfamilysb.com. 

Redeemer Lutheran  

David Berg will the guest preacher at Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday.

The 10:30 a.m. service, which includes the dedication of food gifts to the needy in Orange County, will be followed by a coffee hour in Fellowship Hall.

 Pastor Berg is a hospice chaplain and conducts a grief group at the church at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays.

Maria Swift supervises the ushers. 

The choir will sing “If You Love Me.” Altar flowers will be provided  by Carmen Leslie in memory of her son.

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The Wednesday Bible class at 10:30 a.m. is studying the Book of Daniel. 

Under the direction of Pastor Lynda Elmer, the class meets in Fellowship Hall  and is open to everyone.

Website for the congregation is available at www.redeemerlutheransealbeach.com

Faith Christian   

Faith Christian Assembly realize the importance of the men and the women of the congregation to have a dedicated time to spend with one another.  

The ministries now meet on the same night of the month, on Oct. 18  at 6:30 p.m.  

The women’s ministry, Touch of Love, is directed by Linda Hernandez and meets in the Garden Room.  

The men’s ministry, under the direction of Gary Leming meets at the same time in the church’s  office complex.  

Tuesday is Faith Fellowship time at 11 a.m. in the Garden Room and  Midweek Bible study taught by Pastor Sheri Leming is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Garden Room.

 To receive a free newsletter and for more information, call 598-9010 or visit www.FCAchurch.net. 

Community Church   

Community Church was alive with the happy sounds of yips and barks from  pets at a the Blessing of the Animals ceremony last week.  The morning of music, Scripture, blessings, and refreshments were enjoyed by everyone, including the pets.  

Thanks to the Pets, Claws, and Beaks Club for sponsoring the community event.  

Bible Study, led by Joy Reed, meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room.

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On Sunday, October 14, Rev. Johan Dodge will present a messaged, “Dove Tailing.”   The Scripture Lesson is Hebrews 4:12-16.  

Lay Liturgist will be Virginia Olejnik.  

Worship services are at 9:50 a.m., followed by coffee and refreshments in Edgar Hall.  

Assembly of God 

Johnny and Ruth Larring will minister in song and the Word, at Assembly of God’s 10 a.m. service on Sunday in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.

 They couple will return for  the 6 p.m. hymn sing in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. Visitors are welcome.

The Larrings travel the world bringing solos, duets and keyboard artistry, plus preaching.  They have been in Leisure World on several previous occasions.

 A prayer meeting will precede the 10 a.m. and  5:15 p.m. services.

Fellowship and treats follow the one-hour the hymn sing when those who attend can  visit with the Larrings.

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At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17 in Clubhouse 3, Room 7,  Pastor Sam will conclude the study in the book of Ephesians.

 The book is filled with admonitions  Discussion is encouraged

congregation sholom

Friday services will be held on Oct.  12 at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. 

Jim Greer, past president of the Interfaith Council,will be the guest speaker.

An Oneg Shabbat will follow.

On Saturday, Oct. 13,  a bagel and cream cheese breakfast is planned at 9 a.m. in  Clubhouse 3, Room 1. 

It will be followed by Shabbat services with Rabbi Rachel Axelrad from 9:30a.m.-noon, then a dairy/potluck Kiddush lunch and study from noon-about 1:15 p.m. 

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 The Short Story Book Club will meet at the home of Mort and Helene Goldberg at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

The group will be reading “For Whom the Shofar Blows.” For more information and directions, call the Goldbergs at 430-7743.
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Michele Vallen, a credentialed teacher, will l  teach a beginners level Hebrew class beginning Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.

 Those who attend should bring a pencil and a notebook. Textbooks will be provided.

For more information, call 230-7464.

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 The Mega Challah Bake is scheduled on Thursday, Oct 25. Members will bake challah at home with friends. Kits can be ordered at ocmegachallahbake.com  for $7 

For more information visit the website or call (949) 385-1551.

salvation army  

The Messengers, a Leisure World mixed quartet, will sing at the  Salvation Army Home League meeting at 7 p. m. on Monday, Oct. 15, in Clubhouse 4.

 Andre DuSomme, Lois Sellars, Jerry Tester and Janet Ray will  be  accompanied by Dorothy Kane at the piano.  Everyone is welcome.

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The Home League welcomes Sheri Leming, Executive Pastor of Faith Christian Assembly Church,to the 7 p.m. meeting on Monday, Oct. 22 in Clubhouse 4

rock church

The Rock Church,  Seal Beach campus, welcomes everyone for weekly services for all ages at Marina Community Center, 151 Marina Dr., Seal Beach.

Sunday services are at 10  am. in English and 1:45 in Spanish

For more information, call (714) 526-8233, or visit the website at www.gototherock.com.

Travel

On the Go

Day Trips 

“King Tut Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh, California Science Center – Wednesday, Oct. 17, $50, LW Garden Club, Gail Levitt, 596-1346, or Dee Neri, 431-5889

Olive, Wine & Cheese Festival & Graber Olive House – Oct. 28, $79, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Pauma Casino – NOv.14, $15; $10 cash in machine, New York Club, Phyllis Pierce, 598?3743, or Chee Chee Porr, 430-5949

U.S. Grant Hotel Thanksgiving Day Brunch- Nov. 22, $169, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Holiday Model Trains & Carnegie Gallery – Nov. 29, $79 with buffet lunch at The Hacienda, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

“Magic of Christmas” La Mirada Theater – Thursday, Dec. 6, $70, Children-A-Priority, Juanita Townsend, 431-4026

Colorful Songs Revue – Dec. 13, $109 with lunch and wine, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Walt Disney Concert Hall , L.A. Master Chorale Festival of Carols -Dec. 15, $99, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Workman & Temple Family Homestead Museum, Rancho Cucamonga Lights – Dec. 17, $89 includes afternoon tea at the Christmas House Inn, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Harrah’s Rincon – Daily, free, Amphitheater, 7:15-7:30 a.m., (877) 777-2457

Pala Casino – Daily, free, Amphitheater, 8 a.m., (714) 985-9555

Pechanga Casino – Daily, Amphitheater, 8 a.m., free, $10 in EZ Play upon arrival, (951) 770-2579

Valley View Casino – Sunday-Tuesday, Amphitheater, 7 a.m., free

Overnight Trips 

Rhone River, France – Oct. 21-28, Wendy Souza, Viking Lyon/Avignon, (808)254-9085

Laughlin, Aquarius Casino Resort – three days, Nov. 25-27, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Arizona Gems, Quartzsite, Arizona – Jan 20-22, Motorcoach, Blue Water Resort. Traveling Tigers, Joanna Matos, 598-1849

Coastal “Safari” by Rail – Three-day tour featuring an Oceanfront Stay in Pismo Beach, Coast Starlight Train, Morro Bay and Cambria. Feb. 6-8, 2019, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Bluegrass Cruise – Feb. 18-22, four days, Carnival Inspiration, Long Beach, Catalina, Ensenada, Long Beach, Ellen Brannigan, (310) 890-2368.

TRAVELING TIGERS

President Edward Hickman returns from trip today

World traveler, Edward Hickman, president of the Traveling Tigers Club, has been at it again! He returns from his latest travel adventure today in time for the Traveling Tigers Club meeting at noon on Oct. 17, the third Wednesday of the month in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. Edward will share stories about his latest ambitious journey.

 During his travels, he went to the Empress Zoe Hotel in Istanbul, toured the Grand Bazaar, took a Bosporus boat trip and saw the Hagia Sofia. 

He flew to the Republic of Georgia to visit Tbilisi. Thank goodness, he survived a maniacal mini-bus driver on the mountain roads, (just seven miles from the Russian border), from Tbilisi to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, the first Christian country. 

Then he flew to Baku, Azerbaijan, an oil rich country with spectacular architecture. Edward saw Lake Sevan and the famous Mt. Ararat. He completed his travels with a visit to Jerusalem, with it’s long history. In all, he will have spent time in five countries, three in the Caucasus Mountain range in between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea and Turkey and Israel.

 This is only a small glimpse of what to expect to hear and see when Edward presents photos and talks about the corner of the world he will have just visited. He is usually a solo traveler, which enables him to experience the people and their homelands in a very special way.

 The meeting begins at noon with a potluck lunch. The program begins at 1:15 p.m. Guests are welcome. Call Joan Schwichtenberg for further information, 446-0731.

LWer organizing 2019 trip to Europe

Bob Walz, Mutual 9, is organizing a trip to Milan, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany June 29-July 14. The cost will be approximately $5,000 per person, double occupancy. For more information, call Walz, 594-8929.

Legion Auxiliary 

Trips are planned to Potters Field

The Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring trips to Potters Field in Midway City on Oct. 17 and Nov. 21. 

Potter’s Field is a project of used cargo containers made into living quarters for homeless Veterans. To make a reservation, call Mary Carlson at 357-4214.

LWRVC meets Oct. 16 for potluck

The monthly Leisure World RV Club meeting will be held in Clubhouse 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

The potluck begins at 5 p.m., followed by the general meeting at 6 p.m. 

The potluck theme is “Fall Mexican Magic.” Bring serving utensils with dishes.

The program includes travel pictures of the Pacific Northwest taken by one of the LWRVC members.

Future events will be presented by event co-ordinator Eddie Dupras.

Door prizes and games will follow the meeting. 

All are invited. 

For information, call Phyllis Fairchild, secretary, (714) 235-8096.

Join LWer on bluegrass cruise

Join Leisure Worlder Ellen Brannigan on a four-day bluegrass cruise aboard the Carnival Inspiration, Feb. 18-22. The cruise departs from Long Beach and with ports of call in Catalina Island and Ensenada.

Enjoy concerts by some of today’s best bluegrass musicians. There will also be workshops, jams and open mic.

For a limited time the cost is $444 per person, double occupancy, plus tax. 

Call Brannigan, (310) 890-2368 for more information.

Around Town

American Association of University Women (AAUW), Long Beach, presents mystery authors Wendy Hornsby and Ellen Byron Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave., Seal Beach. The cost is $60 for lunch. RSVP by Oct. 17 to Judy Willis, (310) 373-1539 or judywillis3@verizon.net. The lunch event is a fundraiser for AAUW projects, which promotes equity for women and girls.

Community

SUNSHINE CLUB

OLLI is topic at tomorrow’s meeting

Dr. Barbara White, executive director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University, Long Beach, and Alice Lemon and Kathy Repasi, co-chairs of the LW curriculum committee will be the guest speakers at the Sunshine Club meeting tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. 

This presentation will include what OLLI has to offer the residents of Leisure World.

OLLI is a membership organization that offers non-credit classes to adults 50 and older on the CSULB campus and at satellite classrooms, including Leisure World through the Friends of OLLI Club. OLLI was founded in 1996 and has been offering classes at LW since 2008. 

“We celebrate the positive aspects of aging through a community that fosters personal growth, promotes individual empowerment, and nurtures human potential through lifelong learning,” says White.

The Sunshine Club is designed to help people get along in the community; for neighbors to have better communication; and to get the best out of living in Leisure World. 

Classes are held from 10 a.m.-noon on Fridays, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2 (except the first Friday in Room 8). All shareholders are welcome to attend; membership is not required. Refreshments are served. Bring a cup for coffee.

For more information, call Anna Derby, 301-5339.

Veterans Plaza 

Annual tree lighting moving

The GRF Recreation Department will host the fourth annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Veterans Plaza beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. This will be a new location for the event.

Santa will be on hand with his elves (courtesy of the LW Theater Club), who will be collecting unwrapped toys for the annual Toys for Tots event, so bring a gift and have a picture taken with St. Nick.

The Health Care Center will be treating everyone to cookies and hot cocoa, courtesy of Optum Care. Come early and be sure to stop by their table and say hello. 

Special guests will be The Long Beach Symphonic Winds Band to entertain with a selection of Christmas carols to help set the mood. GRF members, their families, and friends will be invited to join in. 

Come help kick off the holidays at Veteran’s Plaza and bring a friend, grandchild or two, and your neighbors, so save the date.

Seal Beach Police will take back unused prescription drugs Oct. 27

On Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the Seal Beach Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring pills for disposal to the Leisure World Main Gate. The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches. 

The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Ralph’s Pharmacy will participate as a corporate partner and will have a booth at the drop off.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards. 

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website, www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html.

FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Computer classes offered weekly

The Friendship Club offers computer classes taught by Jeff Sacks, and Max Smith.

• Monday, Oct. 15, in Clubhouse 6, Room B

11 a.m. – Let’s Talk eBay (Smith)

• Monday, Oct. 22, Clubhouse 3, Room 4

11 a.m. – Windows 7 and 10 (Sacks)

Noon – Apple iPhone and iPad (Sacks)

• Thursday, Oct. 25, in Clubhouse 3, Room 7 

1 p.m. – Bring your own questions (Sacks)

2:30 p.m. – Let’s Talk eBay (Smith)

 Classes are free, but donations to pay for a wireless hotspot and printing materials are welcome. 

Sometimes a computer will freeze with a message claiming to be official, saying to call a phone number for support. This is never built into the computer, but an intrusion from the outside. Do not call the number. Contact a local computer repair company instead.

For computer information, call Sacks, 431-8050. For eBay information, contact Smith at max2ebay@aol.com.

DISNEY ON ICE

LWers invited to see new production

Disney on Ice will return to the Honda Center in December with a brand-new production. The GRF Recreation Department will host an excursion to see the show on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.

Celebrate what’s possible as five Disney heroines spark the courage inside all at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream!

In her Disney On Ice debut, see how far Moana goes on a quest with demigod Maui to save her island and find her own identity. Anna’s devotion to her sister Elsa sets her on a journey to stop an eternal winter. Rapunzel goes to great lengths to realize her dream. Fearless Belle befriends the enchanted castle staff and uncovers the Beast’s gentleness. With help from her friends, Cinderella is determined to make her wish come true. Along with Mickey and friends, discover your inner hero at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream!

Tickets are on sale at the Recreation Office in Building 5 for $37, including transportation and fees. Make reservations by emailing events@lwsb.com, in person, or by calling 431-6586, ext. 326 or 324. 

Guests are welcome but must be accompanied by a GRF member. Limited accessible seating is available, but must be requested at the time of purchase.

Temple Beth Emet

Donate shoes to those in need

“Get a Running Start,” a shoe drive to benefit those in need, is being conducted by Temple Beth Emet. Donations will help people in Haiti, Honduras and Africa. 

To arrange pick up of gently worn used or new shoes, call Leisure World residents Irene Chapnick, (714) 740-2524, or Susan Baum, 344-5658. The drive ends Oct. 20.

Temple Beth Emet, is located at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim, CA.

Mutual 9 carport sale scheduled   

Mutual 9 will host a multi-carport sale on Thursday, Oct. 18. For information and to participate, call Joyce Szor, 431-4796.

GAF meeting is Oct. 24, CH 5

The Golden Age Foundation will have its monthly  Board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. in the Building 5, Conference Room B. Building 5 is across from Clubhouse 6 and Conference Room B is located behind the GRF Security Decal Office. 

All shareholders are welcome to observe the board meeting. 

This is a great opportunity to catch up on the latest news and get a preview of coming Golden Age Foundation attractions. 

Community

All invited to bingo Sundays

Bingo, sponsored by a different club each week, is played Sundays at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. The doors open at 1. All LWers are welcome.

The games on Sunday, Oct. 14, will be hosted by the Gadabouts. Complimentary refreshments are served.

The New York Club hosts the first Sunday of the month; Gadabouts, second Sunday; St. Therese Guild of Holy Family Parish, third Sunday; and the American Legion, fourth and fifth Sundays.

Last 2018 PEO card party is Oct. 24

Everyone is invited to the PEO luncheon and card party on the fourth Wednesday of the month, Oct. 24, in Clubhouse 2. Everyone should be seated by 11:45 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon.  The cost of the lunch is $11 and includes an entrée, roll, salad, beverage and dessert. Guest not eating lunch pay $3 to contribute to the scholarship fund.  To set up a new table or make changes to a standing reservation, call Jan Krehbiel at 431-8240 by Oct. 20. 

Any card or board games can be played. Tables can be pushed together to accommodate more people. All LW residents, men and women, are invited to join in the fun. All profits are donated to college scholarships for women through the national PEO organization.

This is the last PEO sponsored card party for 2018, due to Thanksgiving and Christmas. The club does not have parties in November or December.  Parties will resume on Jan. 23.

NIKKEI CLUB

Members invited for pizza, play bingo Saturday

Nikkei Club members are invited for bingo and pizza on Saturday, Oct. 13, in Clubhouse 4 from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Join Nikkei Club members and guests for a fun day. The cost is $5 per person to cover the cost of pizza and prizes for the bingo games. 

Contact Ben Watada, 795-9137 or by email at bgwatada@gmail.com, or Aki Green, 594-4343, or email, hinode50@gmail.com, so the correct amount of pizza can be ordered. 

During the lunch, the Christmas lunch scheduled Thursday, Dec. 6, and ideas for next year’s activities will be discussed. Some ideas President Watada has received include a bus ride to one of the casinos, an expert to come and talk about investments, someone to speak about activities held in Leisure World that members could join and a movie series on the life of a Japanese person from early days to WWII years to current day.

As 2019 approaches, the club is looking for volunteers for vice president and a supply coordinator. 

For information and comments, call Watada.

KACMA

Motzart, Vivaldi will be featured

The Korean-American Classical Music Academy will meet at 9:30 a.m. today, Oct. 11, in Clubhouse 4.

Ken Chong will present classical pieces by Dmitri Shostakovich, Piano Concerto No. 2; arias and choruses from Richard Wagner’s opera “Lohengrin”; and the French Chanson, “Les trois cloches” (The Three Bells). 

Robert Chung follows the second part of the program retrieving the Golden oldies and members’ favorites. 

The KACMA class is conducted in Korean and open to all residents. The gathering encourages a good fellowship through enjoying mostly classical music and attending outside concerts in a group.

For further information, contact President Kathie Park, 598-6292; Programmer Robert Chung, 387-7377; or Publicity Chair Yoon Soo Park, 431-3036.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

‘Bits and Pieces’ is reminiscent of life

In honor of Margot Wintermote’s 96th birthday, her good friend Lorene Christian, Mutual 15, wrote the ode, “Bits and Pieces.” It was shared at Margot’s party at the Long Beach Yacht Club.

Bits and Pieces 

by Lorene Christian 

As we age we fall apart by bits and pieces. This ageing process starts around 60. So far we have enjoyed life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, then the day comes. We go from a carefree 59 to 60. Sixty is good, don’t get me wrong. It’s a time of travel, freedom, retirement and grandchildren who adore us. Grandchildren do not see wrinkles, gray hair, extra pounds etc. And why not? We bring gifts, hugs, no rules, just fun. The best time of life by far.

Then we notice a few strange happenings. Hair roots are no longer the same color as the rest of our hair. Teeth have taken on a yellowish hue, we buy those little glasses at Rite-Aide to be able to read small print, our clothes are tighter even though we work out at the gym three days a week and live on lettuce. A different style shoe fits better than those cute ones we always adored.

Well, as we go from birthday to birthday other little bits and pieces are starting to emerge. For instance, matinee movies are more convenient, dining out is at 4 not 8 and we fall asleep watching the news that we used to find so important.

When we figure the 60s weren’t so bad, we welcome being 70. Things like travel and clothes sizes change, even our shoe choices are for comfort not style. A trip to our doctor becomes a regularly routine event. That’s where we find out we have high cholesterol, COPD and diabetes to name a few.

Nearing 75 we decide we better take those trips we planned long ago before its too late. Then 75 hits like an avalanche, stronger glasses, hearing aids, dental implants if your rich, plain old dentures if your not. 

Then you find out your diabetes has side effects like leg neuropathy and burning feet and you search for ways to find comfort. Then its time when those pesky cataracts bloom and time for eye surgery in order to keep driving as you can’t read street signs anymore. Add to that the larger size clothes for comfort beats out style anytime.

Then boom, 80 arrives and everyone sees you as old even though you do not agree. Life is still good to you. Maybe not to your relatives, they see you as old and are prepared to see you pass. Your children, if you have any, may get tired of having to worry about you or think about what you need. As you see, they are now in their 60s and are retiring and ready to travel and enjoy their retirement. They are not excited to entertain or care for an old relative. 

So as we fail by bits and pieces, we are lucky if we can still care for ourselves so we don’t become resented by our children in their 60s in the beginning of their journey of bits and pieces. 

Happy trails ya’ll.

Family celebrated anniversary without husband

Victoria Toth, Mutual 10, had a special gathering at her place with family, friends, neighbors and Sunshine Club members to celebrate her 72nd wedding anniversary, even though her husband, Andy Toth, passed away 17 years ago. Her son Paul, wife, Lynda, and their children, Jessica and Christopher helped Victoria plan the event.

Victoria was married Sept. 27, 1946. Her brothers made a dance floor and they all had a great time. Her husband was drafted into the Army in 1942 and was a Pearl Harbor survivor.

She celebrated her 97 birthday on July 12. Victoria has three grandchildren.

Born in New Jersey, she is the last surviving Delikats family member of eight. 

Her mother and father came from Poland. Her mother arrived in Philadelphia, her dad on Ellis Island.

The family had a big farm and raised tomatoes for the Campbell Soup Company. With the family, she picked red tomatoes. Her brother delivered the tomatoes to the company. 

Victoria came to California 11 years ago. She is so thankful her family found Leisure World and Mutual 10, where she has so many friends. She goes to church with her neighbor who picks her up on Sunday mornings.

She belongs to several clubs, including the Sunshine Club and LW Woman’s Club. 

She likes to help homeless veterans by making plastic mats. It keeps her busy and helps people. 

Guests were treated to sandwiches and side dishes including pumpkin pie. Entertainment was provided by Paul’s friends Frank and Katherine McIquham along with a piano player, Alex Wright. Alex provided songs from the 50s and 60s. Frank led a sing-along including “Sweet Caroline” and “Country Roads” to end the party.

COMPUTER FRIENDS CLUB

Celebration of Life to remember Keith Bague planned on Oct. 18

The Computer Friends Club and Where-We-Live Club members will tell and share stories, pictures and memories of Keith Bague on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 4:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. All are invited to join the potluck and Keith’s favorite “Light Water” he was passionate about.

An open discussion will follow at 6:30 p.m. on the future of the computer classes and plans for 2019. The Computer Friends Club meets every third Thursday in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, from 4:30-6 p.m. 

Classes, presentations and membership are free. All are welcome. RSVP for the potluck to Leslie Parker, (310) 867-1287, or email wherewelive@yahoo.com.

GAF gala tickets are sold-out

The Golden Age Foundation will host its sold-out annual Golden Age gala, “Autumn Gala” on Saturday, Oct. 20, in Clubhouse 2. 

The gala is an annual GAF fund raising event that recognizes its donors. 

The Gala begins with a social hour at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 and entertainment by RCA recording artist Jimmy Chapel.

The complimentary photo booth will be available upon arrival.

During the social hour, guests will have the opportunity to join or renew their GAF memberships and sign up for Ralph’s Rewards and Smile.Amazon.com. 

While sipping wine, don’t miss the silent auction display on the front table. Last year the silent auction was a huge success. 

There will be wide variety auction items to bid on such as a Family Night at Knott’s Berry Farm basket, a Crown Royal basket, a beach party, Christmas decoration gift basket, a pickle ball basket, a golf basket, spa basket, movie night basket, the “Strike It Rich” basket, an eclectic basket and dinner-for-two at Shinobu Shabu Shabu in Huntington Beach.

New speed limit posted on I-405

Crews have installed 55 mph speed limit signs on I-405 through the construction area. The new signs will formally reduce the speed limit from 65 miles-per-hour to 55 mph for the safety of the traveling public and crews.

The new signs, which will be in place for the duration of the project, allow the California Highway Patrol to enforce the lower speed limit. 

Caltrans advises motorists to slow down and proceed with caution whenever signs of highway work are present. This will significantly reduce the potential for incidents on the freeway. Also, motorists whose vehicles become disabled should pull off at the nearest exit if possible.

State law allows for the doubling of traffic fines for violations that occur in highway work areas.

Arts & Leisure

Finbar’s, Naples Rib will be in LW once a month each

Finbar’s Finbar’s Italian Kitchen and Naples Rib Company have reduced their presence at the GRF sponsored Restaurant Night, Mondays from 4-6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 1, to once a month each. Previously the onsite eateries alternated weeks.

Finbars will be in LW on the third week, starting Oct. 15 and Naples will serve meals on the first Monday of the month.

After a dynamic start for both restaurants, the number of diners has dwindled and suggestions are being considered to reignite the fire. Restauranteurs Joseph Barbara and Dave Ursini are reviewing the responses to the recent GRF survey to find solutions. 

Residents who haven’t done so are asked to drop a line to the Recreation Department by email to events@lwsb.com or in the white mailboxes. Opinions matters, so even if you have not tried the restaurants, let Recreation know your thoughts.

Currently, Finbars does not require reservations, while Naples Rib Company does. 

Contact the Naples Rib Company by phone at 439-7427 or via its website at http://www.ribcompany.com/leisure-world-menu.asp . Reservations must be received before noon on the Monday that they will be in LW. Those who book through the website will receive a special treat. 

Finbars has converted to a first-come, first-serve basis, thereby eliminating the need for reservations. However patrons are encouraged to stagger their eating times between 4-6 p.m. as usual to avoid long lines. The Clubhouse 1 dining area is open until 7 p.m.

Finbar’s Italian Kitchen Menu for October 15

Spaghetti with meatball or sausage $13

Add a meatball or sausage plus $2

Chicken Parmigiana $14

with choice of penne or rice and vegetables

Poached salmon $15

with choice of penne or rice and vegetables

All are invited to sing classics Tuesday

The Ad Hoc Chorus meets at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays in the lobby of Clubhouse 3. All are welcome to come and sing classics, showtunes, novelty numbers and popular ballads. The song leader is Helene Uno. The piano accompanist is Barbara McIlhaney. Song books are provided. 

—Chuck Burnett

‘Victoria and Abdul’ will be shown Sunday

“Victoria and Abdul,” rated PG-13, will shown Sunday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 4.

Abdul Karim arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria’s golden jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favor with the queen herself. As Victoria questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance that her household and inner circle try to destroy. As their friendship deepens, the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her humanity. 

Some scenes and language may be offensive to some of the viewers.

GRF Weekly Dance

The Golden Rain Foundation sponsors a weekly dance on Saturdays from 7-10 p.m. in Clubhouse 1. 

One For the Road, a rock and roll band will play on Oct. 13. 

The GRF Recreation Department asks residents and their guests to adhere to the following rules:

• Do not park on the east side of Clubhouse 1. Parking for the clubhouse is across Golden Rain Road at the golf course or on Burning Tree Lane. 

• People must be out of the clubhouse no later than 10 p.m. to permit adequate time for the custodian to prepare the space for the following day.

• Only the bands can make announcements from the stage.

• Clubhouse lighting and audio-visual equipment can only be adjusted by the custodian according to the instructions they have been given

• Everyone should sign in, either as a resident or guest. This is the only way GRF can judge the popularity of bands.

Lapidary 

Glass fusion classes offered Oct. 16, 17

The Lapidary and Jewelry Club is offering an Introduction to Glass Fusion class from 9:30 a.m.-noon on Oct. 16, and another class on Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. in the Clubhouse 4 Lapidary Room. People can sign up in the Lapidary Room. 

The introductory class is limited to six students and will cover the basics of glass fusion. Beginners are welcome and people with experience can expand their skills in glass cutting and shaping to create more intricate designs.

A materials fee of $10 is payable for both classes. The fee covers enough glass to make two squares, decorative pieces included for the introductory class and supplies to make two pendants of dichroic glass in the second class. Fused pieces can be picked up the following day.

GARDEN CLUB 

Butterflies and Gardening 101 is guest speaker’s topic Oct. 15

The Leisure World Garden Club will meet on Monday, Oct. 15, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2 and will feature a program titled “Butterflies and Gardening 101.” The speaker will be Leslie Gilson, restoration coordinator for the past 11 years at the Gibbs Monarch Butterfly Park in Huntington Beach.

Gilson will share many intriguing facts about the fascinating Monarch butterfly, including how to tag a butterfly, whether butterflies can swim, the difference between a male and female butterfly, how to make a garden butterfly-friendly, and a caterpillar’s first meal.

Gilson characterizes herself as a “corporate wife.” She accompanied her husband as his career took him through a variety of national and international assignments over a 36 year period, during which they raised four children. 

While living in England she attended the London School of Puppetry, and in California she has been a special education aide on local campuses. She enjoys her volunteer activity at the butterfly park and is proud of her success at restoring what was a dead and dying grove, luring the Monarch butterflies back. 

 The WE CARE table will be in the lobby for donations of non-perishable food items, gift cards and cash. 

Coffee, tea and cookies will be served after the meeting.

KARAOKE 

Rain did not keep the crowd away

Gerry Tagulao, sang a moving rendition of “She Believes in Me” while eyeing his lovely wife, Vilma, at last week’s karaoke party. She got the crowd involved while doing “The Way It Used to Be.” Walt Bier opened the evening with one of his favorites “Welcome to My World.” A new performer, Chuck Oehl, was appreciated with his “Cowboy Rides Again.” Bev Adams likes catchy tunes like “Sea of Love.” Mike Glance likes “It’s Only Make Believe.” Shannon Harrison did a popular hit “The Great Pretender” and Vito Villamar did a country tune “Heartache Following Me.”

The prediction of rain did not scare away the regular karaoke songsters Byong Choi, Audrey McKenzie, Bob Dodson, Ruby Johnson, Vickie Van Ert, Diane Kasperson, Martin Rosendaal, David Noble, Rick Hering, Ann Martin, Mike Breen, Mila Cruz, Ren Villaneuva, Barbie May, Carolyn Mottola, Tino Tupas, Pete Tupas, Rosemary Freman, Essie Hicks and Tony Tupas. 

Each Wednesday in Clubhouse 1 at 5:30 p.m. are the karaoke parties. Come join in selecting a favorite number from the big song book or just relax and enjoy a variety of singing by friends and neighbors. 

Performers practice their selections on Tuesday afternoon in Clubhouse 6 from 1-3 p.m. All are welcome.

—Margie Thompson

Community Sing 

Sing-along is Monday

The Community Sing will meet on Monday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby.

People who would like to be part of the Opening Acts should come at 6 p.m. and sign in with the emcee, Leila Claudio. Bringing music for the pianist, Barbara McIlhaney.

The Recreation Dept. has requested that all people coming to the sing wait until 6 to enter the lobby. 

Leila’s half-time guests will be Magdalina Bellis and Max Cadabona, playing ukuleles.  

On Oct. 1, Carmen Edwards was the leader.  The opening acts began with Ethel Carter singing “Sing.”  Then Chuck Zeman sang “Moonlight Becomes You” (a capella); Bill Frambach, “The Man on the Flying Trapeze”; Bruce Dupont, “There Will Never Be Another You”; Betty Ballen, “Hava Nagila”; Audrey McKenzie, “Blue Moon”; and lastly, Byong Choi sang “La Paloma.”  Barbara McIlhaney accompanied six of the soloists.  

Carmen led group singing until 7:15 when she introduced her half-time guests, 10 dancers from Hui O Hula. The ladies were dressed in colorful Hawaiian attire with leis.  With graceful arm and body movements and great facial expressions, the group performed four numbers. The first was a narrated ride on a steamboat traveling in a storm from island to island – English translated title: “Good-Bye, Honolulu,”  followed by “Kahlua,” “To Make You Love Me” and “What a Wonderful World” with audience participation. 

Carmen then led more group singing and ended the evening with “Kumbaya.”  

Many thanks to pianist, Barbara McIlhaney and Vito Villamor and Byong Choi for filling in as book lenders.  

LW Dance Classes and Clubs

The following is a partial list of dance classes and clubs available in Leisure World:

•A Time to Dance Club by Joseph: Ballroom dance group lessons are held the second and fourth Thursdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Waltz is taught from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; tango, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; $5 per session. Singles and couple are welcome. For information, call (559) 403-8974.

•Ballet: A one-hour class is held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays in Clubhouse 6, second floor. No experience is necessary. Men and women, including beginners, are welcome. Classes, $3, are taught by Mel Lockett. For more information, call Lynn R. Heath, 296-5588.

•Dance Club: Ballroom and social dance classes are held on Wednesdays in Clubhouse 6, Room C. Beginning/intermediate salsa is taught from 7:15-8:15 p.m. and intermediate country-western is taught from 8:15-9:15 p.m. The cost is $6 per class or $10 for both classes. Singles and couples are welcome. Dancers rotate. For information, call dance instructor Jeremy Pierson, 999-1269. 

Tap dance classes are held on Thursdays in the Theater Club studio. Beginner tap dance class is from 8:30-9:30 a.m.; advanced, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Joyce Basch instructs. All levels are welcome; no experience is necessary; $5 per class. For more information, contact Basch, 598-1988 or joycebasch@verizon.net. Write “tap” in the subject line.

•Dancing Feet Club: Ballroom and line dancing are held in Clubhouse 2 on the fourth Sunday of the month from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6. Admission is free. Guests may bring drinks and snacks. The club holds free line dance lessons and practices in Clubhouse 6 on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m., and on the first, third and fifth Sundays from 4:30-6 p.m. For more information, call Ed Bolos at (551) 998-4223. 

•Flowering Step Line Dance: Free classes are held at 10 a.m. on Mondays and the third Tuesday of the month in Clubhouse 2. Young-Ah Ko is the instructor. For more information, call (310) 658-0379 or 296-8068.

•Fun Exercise Line Dance Club: Intermediate line dance meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in Clubhouse 6, Room C; membership, $10 a year. For information, call Suzanne Ahn, 810-1614.

•Grapevine Line Dance: Free line dance classes for all levels on Thursdays from 3-5 p.m., Clubhouse 6, Room C; more advanced dancers attend the Friday class (taught at a faster pace) from 1-3 p.m. in the lobby of Clubhouse 3. Newcomers need general knowledge of line dance and basic dance steps. For more information, inquire in classes.

•Hui O Hula: Beginners meet on Mondays from 10-11:15 a.m., upstairs in Clubhouse 6, followed by an intermediate and advanced class. The Tuesday class starts at 1:15 p.m. upstairs in Clubhouse 6. All levels are welcome. For more information, call 252-9676 or email jojo@huiohula.com.

•Joyful Line Dance Club: Get exercise and learn line dances from 2:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, in the lobby of Clubhouse 3. Beginners dance from 2:30-3 p.m.; intermediates, 3-4:30 p.m. Members dance to popular favorites at the beginning and learn newer dances in the last hour. Takako Mitchell is the instructor. For more information, call Anna Derby, 301-5339.

•Leisure Time Dancers: Texas Two Step and Latin Cha Cha will be taught on Mondays in Clubhouse 6. The two-step, a casual, easy country dance, starts at 2 p.m.; and the upbeat Latin cha cha, at 3 p.m. Singles and couples are welcome; dancers rotate. Cost is $6 for one hour; $10 for two hours. For more information, call instructor Richard Sharrard at 434-6334.

•Leisure World Cloggers: Advanced and intermediate students meet at 8:30 a.m. and beginners at 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, on the Amphitheater stage. For more information, call 598-9974.

•Leisure Whirlers Square and Round Dance Club: The club hosts themed dances with a potluck on the first Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Singles and couples are welcome. Cost is $7 per person. For more information, call Lenore Velky at 237-2682. 

•Saturday Morning Dance Club: Fox trot is taught from 9-10 a.m.; rumba, from 10-11 a.m., Saturdays, in Clubhouse 1; Candi Davis; instructor; dancers rotate. Sessions are $5.

•Suede Sole Dancers: The group meets at 6 p.m. on Sundays for a class upstairs in Clubhouse 6. Pat Erickson is the instructor. 

•Velvetones Jazz Club Dance: The big band plays dance music at 6 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month in Clubhouse 4. 

•Zumba Club: Stef Sullivan teaches the class with dance steps inspired by salsa, merengue, cha-cha, raggaeton, Cumbia, Bollywood, jazz, hip-hop and disco. Classes, $3, are held at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. on Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Classes are held in Clubhouse 6, except the Thursday class, which meets in Clubhouse 3.

OptumCARE 1045

Kaylyn Pham PharmD, will present a talk titled “Aging Well with Diabetes” at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, at the Health Care Center conference room. There is no cost to attend. Reservations are preferred and can be made by calling 795-6204. 

 Discussion points will include:

• A1c (glycated hemoglobin) and age

• New medicines and meters  

• The “doughnut hole”

  Ketogenic, Paleo and  other fad diets        

• Alcohol consumption,  sugars

• Vacations and navigating cruise ship cuisine

 Optumcare’s mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health care system work better for everyone.

For more information, call (949) 923-3200, ext. 2273, or  (855) 866-6509.

Wa-Rite Club  

by Margaret Humes

LW contributor

Patricia Cordray and Kathy Rose lost seven pounds apiece in September to become the Wa-Rite Club’s co-queens of the month.

Also honored at the club’s meeting on Oct. 5 was Judi Hileman.  

She was top loser of the week after dropping five pounds. 

Here’s how they did it:

•Patricia drinks a glass of water before eating. By doing that people don’t eat as much and the water holds them over until the next meal. 

• Kathy increased her walking steps to 7,000 on her handy Fitbit. 

• Judi has kept herself busy by cleaning and decluttering her house, along with exercising while watching TV. 

All three said they keep track of what they eat and decrease their portions.

Food for thought this week: “It doesn’t matter how slow you go on your weight loss journey as long as you don’t stop trying!’

Wa-rite is a support group for women who need to lose 10 pounds or more.

Wa-Rite meetings are from 9-10 a.m. on Fridays in Clubhouse 3, Room. 1. 

Weigh-ins are from  8-8:45 a.m. Annual dues are $10. 

To join or visit a meeting call Diana Goins at 760-1290.

Mindfullness Meditation

The Mindfulness Meditation Circle will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 in Clubhouse 3, Room 7. Those who attend the free event will learn the tools, techniques and practices of mindfulness to increase overall well-being and happiness.

The techniques also stress:

  Working with breath, body, thoughts and emotions to reduce stress and anxiety

• Practice sitting and walking meditation

For more information, call (714)  932-3559 or email mindfulcircle@yahoo.com.

Grief Support Group  

Pathways Volunteer Hospice will  host Journey’s Grief Support Group from  Oct. 17-Dec. 5.

 The Journey’s support program provides a safe place to process feelings that surface during times of grief.

All are invited to the free eight-week group where members will learn information to help them move forward in their grief journey.  

Members will meet with trained facilitators from 10- 11:30 a.m.

A new topic will  be introduced at each session.

For more information about the program or any other supportive services, contact GRF Member Resource and Assistance Liaison Cindy Tostado at 431-6586, ext. 317.

Those who plan to attend should call for details before attending.  Space is limited. 

Alzheimer’s OC  

“Being Mortal,”  a documentary film on how people face terminal illness, will be shown during the Tuesday  Life  Strategies workshop, from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the Health Care Center’s large conference room. 

The film follows author Dr. Atul Gawande as he explores the hopes of people facing terminal illness ands their relationships with the doctors who care for them.

All residents are invited to attend and gather with clinical professionals.

Alzheimer’s of OC is  partnering with the HCC for the series.

Space is limited, so those who plan to attend should call 795-6204 soon to make reservations

Weekly health, exercise classes.

Yoga

Classes are offered Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse 4 Lobby,

Thursdays at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The fee is $5 per session.

       For more information, call Connie Adkins at 506-5063.

Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi

Classes are offered from 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturdays upstairs in Clubhouse 6. 

Paul Pridanonda teaches students to free the mind and spirit using laughter and slow and steady flow of tai chi movements. 

      For more information, call 430-7143. 

Beginning Yoga

Classes are offered from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, and at the same time on Fridays in Clubhouse 3, Room 7. Bring mats. The fee is $5 a class.

      For more information, call Patti Endly at 430-7291.

Monday Intermediate Yoga

Classes are offered each week from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 4, Section C; fee: $5 per session. 

      For more information, call Pat Castaneda at 225-0273.

Stick, Qigong, Tai Chi Club

Stick exercises, qigong and tai chi chih classes are held from 9:15-11 a.m. on Tuesdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. 

For more information, call Joann Mullens at 596-3936.

Fitness Fusion Upper/Lower Body Strength and Yoga

Classes are offered from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Clubhouse 6, top floor. 

Attendance both days is not necessary. The fee is $4 a class when paying by the month, or $5 for those who do not attend  on a regular basis. The trainer leads warm-ups, light weight-lifting and standing yoga poses for improved balance.

For more information, call Marion Higgins at 296-8328.

Pilates

Chair classes meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays upstairs in Clubhouse 6. The cost is $5 a class. Instruction includes seated and standing exercises. 

Mat classes meet Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 6, Room C. 

Those who attend should bring a mat. All other equipment will be provided.

For additional information, call Susan Hopewell, 430-6044, or Linda Neer, 430-3214.

Ageless Grace

The eight-week chair-based exercise program, which addresses 21 specific aging factors, has resumed weekly classes at 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, upstairs in Clubhouse 6. Since the exercises are practiced in a chair, they are suitable for everyone

To participate, drop in anytime for $5 per session or pay $30 for all eight sessions.

 For more information, call Carol Costello at 596-3927.

Chair Exercise

Classes are offered from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays in Clubhouse 1. 

Classes are for men and women at all fitness levels. 

For more information, call 493-7063.

 Movement for Medical Qigong

      Qigong classes are held from 9-10 a.m. on Thursdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, except today, the fourth Thursday of the month, when the class is held in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, also from 9-10 a.m.

     For more information, call Catherine Milliot at 760-4545.

Feeling Good Exercise

     Move to the music from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays  in Clubhouse  1, with Sarah Grusmark and Thursdays with Katie Sellards.  The fee is $3 a class.  

      People of all fitness levels are welcome. For more information, call Cathleen Walters at 598-9149.

Leisure Leggers

The Leisure Leggers, the walking and running club, meets at 8 a.m., Mondays, in front of Clubhouse 6 for a 30-to-60-minute walk and to train for local races. 

For more information, call Tom Pontac, president, at 304-0880.

Meals on Wheels, Long Beach 

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community service organization that delivers a variety of freshly prepared meals to homebound and active Leisure World shareholders. The discounted daily fee is $8.25 for a complete hot dinner, lunch consisting of a large salad or sandwich with a small side salad, dessert and carton of low-fat milk. Meals with a “friendly visit” are delivered weekdays between between 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. To start a new client application online at www.mowlb.org or call Caron Adler at (562) 433-0232.

Monday. Oct. 15: Beef stew with potatoes, carrots, celery and onions, cornbread or biscuit, pears with mango chunks, egg salad sandwich with lettuce and tomato, three bean salad.

Tuesday,  Oct. 16:  Curry chicken, steamed brown rice, mashed banana squash, fresh cantaloupe, chef’s salad with turkey, ham, egg, tomato, bacon and blue cheese dressing, crackers.

Wednesday,  Oct. 17:  Pork roast with mustard sauce, mashed sweet potatoes, peas and carrots, carrot cake, roast beef and turkey deli sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickle, carrot and pineapple salad.

Thursday,  Oct. 18: Beef lasagna, seasoned broccoli, dinner roll, vanilla and chocolate swirl pudding, chicken salad sandwich with lettuce and tomato, tri-color cole slaw.

Friday,  Oct. 19: Baked chicken leg and thigh, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, fresh orange, Chinese chicken salad with mandarin oranges, cabbage, carrots, onion, Asian dressing, crackers.

Senior Meals

Seal Beach Community Services, in cooperation with Community Senior Serv, offers a weekly hot meals program at the North Seal Beach Community Center, 3333 St. Cloud Dr. The center is open from  9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Lunch is served weekdays at 11:15 a.m.  Arrive by 11 a.m. to check in at the front desk. Reservations are not needed. Sugar-free desserts offered on request. Suggested donation, $3 for seniors 60 and older; $5 for all others. For more information, call 430-6079.

Monday, Oct. 15:  Kung Pao chicken with vegetables, Jasmine rice,cucumber salad, Mandarin orange.

Tuesday, Oct. 16: Lentil soup with salt-free crackers, crab salad on a bed of spinach, cherry tomatoes, wheat roll, fruit crisp.

Wednesday,  Oct. 17: Salisbury steak with gravy, sweet potato mash, green beans, 50-50 whip.

Thursday, Oct. 18: Chicken salad on tossed green salad with diced cucumber and tomatoes, slivered almonds with red wine vinaigrette, wheat dinner roll, fresh fruit.

Friday,  Oct. 19: Two  soft shell tacos with shredded red cabbage, Pico de Gallo,cilantro lime rice, sugar-free custard.

wellness club  

Wellness Club of Leisure World  will meet Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 4. The topic will be “The Secret,” by Rhonda Byrne.

The benefits of  attraction, positive and negative will be discussed.

For more information, email President Mark Harrington at  Mark_Harrington_24@hotmail.com

OptumCARE 1045

Kaylyn Pham PharmD, will present a talk titled “Aging Well with Diabetes” at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, at the Health Care Center conference room. There is no cost to attend. Reservations are preferred and can be made by calling 795-6204. 

 Discussion points will include:

• A1c (glycated hemoglobin) and age

• New medicines and meters  

• The “doughnut hole”

  Ketogenic, Paleo and  other fad diets        

• Alcohol consumption,  sugars

• Vacations and navigating cruise ship cuisine

 Optumcare’s mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health care system work better for everyone.

For more information, call (949) 923-3200, ext. 2273, or  (855) 866-6509.

Wa-Rite Club  

by Margaret Humes

LW contributor

Patricia Cordray and Kathy Rose lost seven pounds apiece in September to become the Wa-Rite Club’s co-queens of the month.

Also honored at the club’s meeting on Oct. 5 was Judi Hileman.  

She was top loser of the week after dropping five pounds. 

Here’s how they did it:

•Patricia drinks a glass of water before eating. By doing that people don’t eat as much and the water holds them over until the next meal. 

• Kathy increased her walking steps to 7,000 on her handy Fitbit. 

• Judi has kept herself busy by cleaning and decluttering her house, along with exercising while watching TV. 

All three said they keep track of what they eat and decrease their portions.

Food for thought this week: “It doesn’t matter how slow you go on your weight loss journey as long as you don’t stop trying!’

Wa-rite is a support group for women who need to lose 10 pounds or more.

Wa-Rite meetings are from 9-10 a.m. on Fridays in Clubhouse 3, Room. 1. 

Weigh-ins are from  8-8:45 a.m. Annual dues are $10. 

To join or visit a meeting call Diana Goins at 760-1290.

Mindfullness Meditation

The Mindfulness Meditation Circle will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 in Clubhouse 3, Room 7. Those who attend the free event will learn the tools, techniques and practices of mindfulness to increase overall well-being and happiness.

The techniques also stress:

  Working with breath, body, thoughts and emotions to reduce stress and anxiety

• Practice sitting and walking meditation

For more information, call (714)  932-3559 or email mindfulcircle@yahoo.com.

Grief Support Group  

Pathways Volunteer Hospice will  host Journey’s Grief Support Group from  Oct. 17-Dec. 5.

 The Journey’s support program provides a safe place to process feelings that surface during times of grief.

All are invited to the free eight-week group where members will learn information to help them move forward in their grief journey.  

Members will meet with trained facilitators from 10- 11:30 a.m.

A new topic will  be introduced at each session.

For more information about the program or any other supportive services, contact GRF Member Resource and Assistance Liaison Cindy Tostado at 431-6586, ext. 317.

Those who plan to attend should call for details before attending.  Space is limited. 

Alzheimer’s OC  

“Being Mortal,”  a documentary film on how people face terminal illness, will be shown during the Tuesday  Life  Strategies workshop, from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the Health Care Center’s large conference room. 

The film follows author Dr. Atul Gawande as he explores the hopes of people facing terminal illness ands their relationships with the doctors who care for them.

All residents are invited to attend and gather with clinical professionals.

Alzheimer’s of OC is  partnering with the HCC for the series.

Space is limited, so those who plan to attend should call 795-6204 soon to make reservations

Weekly health, exercise classes.

Yoga

Classes are offered Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse 4 Lobby,

Thursdays at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The fee is $5 per session.

       For more information, call Connie Adkins at 506-5063.

Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi

Classes are offered from 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturdays upstairs in Clubhouse 6. 

Paul Pridanonda teaches students to free the mind and spirit using laughter and slow and steady flow of tai chi movements. 

      For more information, call 430-7143. 

Beginning Yoga

Classes are offered from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, and at the same time on Fridays in Clubhouse 3, Room 7. Bring mats. The fee is $5 a class.

      For more information, call Patti Endly at 430-7291.

Monday Intermediate Yoga

Classes are offered each week from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 4, Section C; fee: $5 per session. 

      For more information, call Pat Castaneda at 225-0273.

Stick, Qigong, Tai Chi Club

Stick exercises, qigong and tai chi chih classes are held from 9:15-11 a.m. on Tuesdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. 

For more information, call Joann Mullens at 596-3936.

Fitness Fusion Upper/Lower Body Strength and Yoga

Classes are offered from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Clubhouse 6, top floor. 

Attendance both days is not necessary. The fee is $4 a class when paying by the month, or $5 for those who do not attend  on a regular basis. The trainer leads warm-ups, light weight-lifting and standing yoga poses for improved balance.

For more information, call Marion Higgins at 296-8328.

Pilates

Chair classes meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays upstairs in Clubhouse 6. The cost is $5 a class. Instruction includes seated and standing exercises. 

Mat classes meet Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 6, Room C. 

Those who attend should bring a mat. All other equipment will be provided.

For additional information, call Susan Hopewell, 430-6044, or Linda Neer, 430-3214.

Ageless Grace

The eight-week chair-based exercise program, which addresses 21 specific aging factors, has resumed weekly classes at 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, upstairs in Clubhouse 6. Since the exercises are practiced in a chair, they are suitable for everyone

To participate, drop in anytime for $5 per session or pay $30 for all eight sessions.

 For more information, call Carol Costello at 596-3927.

Chair Exercise

Classes are offered from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays in Clubhouse 1. 

Classes are for men and women at all fitness levels. 

For more information, call 493-7063.

 Movement for Medical Qigong

      Qigong classes are held from 9-10 a.m. on Thursdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, except today, the fourth Thursday of the month, when the class is held in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, also from 9-10 a.m.

     For more information, call Catherine Milliot at 760-4545.

Feeling Good Exercise

     Move to the music from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays  in Clubhouse  1, with Sarah Grusmark and Thursdays with Katie Sellards.  The fee is $3 a class.  

      People of all fitness levels are welcome. For more information, call Cathleen Walters at 598-9149.

Leisure Leggers

The Leisure Leggers, the walking and running club, meets at 8 a.m., Mondays, in front of Clubhouse 6 for a 30-to-60-minute walk and to train for local races. 

For more information, call Tom Pontac, president, at 304-0880.

Meals on Wheels, Long Beach 

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community service organization that delivers a variety of freshly prepared meals to homebound and active Leisure World shareholders. The discounted daily fee is $8.25 for a complete hot dinner, lunch consisting of a large salad or sandwich with a small side salad, dessert and carton of low-fat milk. Meals with a “friendly visit” are delivered weekdays between between 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. To start a new client application online at www.mowlb.org or call Caron Adler at (562) 433-0232.

Monday. Oct. 15: Beef stew with potatoes, carrots, celery and onions, cornbread or biscuit, pears with mango chunks, egg salad sandwich with lettuce and tomato, three bean salad.

Tuesday,  Oct. 16:  Curry chicken, steamed brown rice, mashed banana squash, fresh cantaloupe, chef’s salad with turkey, ham, egg, tomato, bacon and blue cheese dressing, crackers.

Wednesday,  Oct. 17:  Pork roast with mustard sauce, mashed sweet potatoes, peas and carrots, carrot cake, roast beef and turkey deli sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickle, carrot and pineapple salad.

Thursday,  Oct. 18: Beef lasagna, seasoned broccoli, dinner roll, vanilla and chocolate swirl pudding, chicken salad sandwich with lettuce and tomato, tri-color cole slaw.

Friday,  Oct. 19: Baked chicken leg and thigh, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, fresh orange, Chinese chicken salad with mandarin oranges, cabbage, carrots, onion, Asian dressing, crackers.

Senior Meals

Seal Beach Community Services, in cooperation with Community Senior Serv, offers a weekly hot meals program at the North Seal Beach Community Center, 3333 St. Cloud Dr. The center is open from  9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Lunch is served weekdays at 11:15 a.m.  Arrive by 11 a.m. to check in at the front desk. Reservations are not needed. Sugar-free desserts offered on request. Suggested donation, $3 for seniors 60 and older; $5 for all others. For more information, call 430-6079.

Monday, Oct. 15:  Kung Pao chicken with vegetables, Jasmine rice,cucumber salad, Mandarin orange.

Tuesday, Oct. 16: Lentil soup with salt-free crackers, crab salad on a bed of spinach, cherry tomatoes, wheat roll, fruit crisp.

Wednesday,  Oct. 17: Salisbury steak with gravy, sweet potato mash, green beans, 50-50 whip.

Thursday, Oct. 18: Chicken salad on tossed green salad with diced cucumber and tomatoes, slivered almonds with red wine vinaigrette, wheat dinner roll, fresh fruit.

Friday,  Oct. 19: Two  soft shell tacos with shredded red cabbage, Pico de Gallo,cilantro lime rice, sugar-free custard.

wellness club  

Wellness Club of Leisure World  will meet Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 4. The topic will be “The Secret,” by Rhonda Byrne.

The benefits of  attraction, positive and negative will be discussed.

For more information, email President Mark Harrington at  Mark_Harrington_24@hotmail.com

Obituaries

Lambert, Nita N. 

Nov. 2, 1925- Oct. 4, 2018

Nita Lambert, 92, Mutual 14, passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2018. Nita lived in Leisure World 16 years with her husband Bert Carroll who passed last year.

Nita was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and graduated from East High School where she was a Raiders cheerleader. As an adult, she moved to Washington D.C. and Virginia starting her career with the War Department before settling in California in 1950. She continued her career in aerospace at North American Aviation/Rockwell International for 16 years in the human resources department within the Space Division.

Nita spent a good majority of her time volunteering in her community. She was a Director on the Mutual 14 board serving on the Caregivers & Pets Committee as well as Physical Property. She was the current secretary for Neighbor-2-Neighbor, welcoming new residents into the mutual. Additionally, she was the current vice president for the Hold’ em & Squeeze’ em Poker Club.

For multiple years she held the position of president in the Leisure World Tournament Poker Club. Nita organized and participated in many Poker Tournaments at Hawaiian Gardens where a couple of times she was tournament champion.

She was also known for creating beautiful hand-made 3D greeting cards personalized with paint, crystals and feathers. Nita was an avid Dodger Fan and whooped and hollered when just last week they became 2018 West Division Champions. When she wasn’t playing poker, she enjoyed lunching with friends, watching “Dancing With The Stars,” “Survivor” and “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

Nita leaves her daughter Shawn Julian of Rossmoor; two grandsons, AJ Julian and Jared Julian, and three great-grandchildren.

—paid obituary

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Miranda, Kitty

Kitty Miranda, Mutual 14, born Alpha Belle Donchin in Gainesville, Texas, peacefully passed away on Oct. 4, 2018.

An adored wife and loving stepmother. Kitty always lived life to its fullest. She enjoyed traveling, movies, history, dancing, reading, animals, fashion and sewing. Her positive outlook on life and beautiful spirit of body and mind will live within all who loved her forever.

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Bague, Keith W. 

1952 -2018

 

A celebration of life will be held for Keith W. Bague, president of the Computer Friends Club and lovingly known as “Computer Doctor” at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.

All are invited to bring a potluck dish, memories and stories. 

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In Memoriam 

Lawrence Lum 67

Anthony Sao 46

Mary Mangano 83

Marie Sevetick 83

Jeanne Cooper 95

Rose Botsko 94

Ruth Stotland 92

Gloria Whitt 70

Thomas Gattinella 58

Sally McCulloch 86

Margaret Weuve 79

Sherri Kenyon 72

Families assisted by 

McKenzie Mortuary, 

961-9301

—paid obituary