Wa-Rite Club

Members of the Wa-Rite Club enjoyed a successful day at its meeting on July 29 when they either lost weight or remained the same.

Judy Chambers was cheered when she revealed winning a short term weight loss award (10 pounds). She is having success with a weight loss friend.

Connie Cassiadoro was loser of the week after dropping 4-1/2 pounds.

Danette McCloud earned her master of goal weight award.

Betty Scharf gave a short presentation and explanation about paraphrasing the last two lines of the poem “Invictus” by William Henley, and used by Wa-Rite.

Henley’s famous words are “I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.”

The Wa-Rite version is “I am the captain of my soul, the master of my fate. I will control my appetite, and lose this excess weight.”

Alkaline water is being touted as the fountain of youth. It’s a little higher on the pH scale. There is scant evidence that it has any effect on one’s health, but some users just like the taste.

Wa-Rite is a support group for losing excess weight and following a nutritious, healthy food plan.

Members meets at 9 a.m. on Fridays in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Weigh-ins begin at 8. Annual fees are $10 and there are penalties for weight gains.

To join, arrive by 8:30 a.m. and ask for Wendy Alfageme, membership chair, who can be reached at (310) 283-7984.

For more information, call Betty Scharf at 795-0356.

Health Care Center Lecture

The Health Care Center will host a presentation titled “Age-Related Memory Loss or Dementia? Is There a Difference?” at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 9 in the HCC conference room.

The presentation by Susannah Morales of the Alzheimer’s Association will focus on the difference between memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, warning signs and symptoms, causes and risk factors and diagnosis and treatment.

Reservations are needed and must be made by calling 795-6204.

Grief Support Group

Leisure World residents are invited to join a third 10-week grief support group sponsored by Pathways from 10-11:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 13.

The series of meetings will continue through Nov. 5.

Many residents who have participated in the last two groups have found the experience to be

helpful and supportive.

One of the best ways to deal with grief is to be surrounded by a supportive community.

The Journeys support programs provide a safe place to process feelings with others who have experienced the death of a loved one.

Group members will learn valuable tools to help them move forward in their grief journey.

Each week a new topic will be introduced.

For more information about the free program or any other supportive services, contact Cindy Tostado, Golden Rain Foundation member resource and assistance liaison, at 431-6586, ext. 317.

To participate, call to respond and receive details before attending.

Space is limited.

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. Suggested donation, $3 for seniors 60 and older; $5 for all others. For more information, call 430-6079.

The Los Alamitos senior lunch and bread program offers the same menu from 11:15-11:30 a.m., Monday-Friday, at the Los Alamitos Youth Center, 10909 Oak St. Suggested donation: $3-$5 for seniors, $5 for people 59 or younger. For reservations, call 430-1073, ext. 526.

Monday, Aug. 8: Roast pork with herb gravy, brown rice, chef’s blend vegetables, seasonal fresh fruit.

Tuesday, Aug. 9: Vegetarian chili with cheese, onions; mixed vegetables, coleslaw, whole grain roll, peaches/pears, orange juice.

Wednesday, Aug. 10: Roasted plum tomato soup with crackers, egg salad sandwich on whole grain bread, couscous salad, sugar-free pudding, sliced pineapple.

Thursday, Aug. 11: Cheese enchiladas with sauce, black beans, Spanish rice, ambrosia.

Friday, Aug. 12: Sweet and sour chicken, pineapple rice, green beans with almonds, romaine salad with croutons and honey, sesame dressing; pineapple upside down cake, melon.

Laughter for Health

Bev Bender brings her laughter program to the Health Care Center at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Laugh your way to better health.

Bender says that laughter is the best medicine with only positive side effects.

Those who attend will do laughter exercises to make them more energetic and healthier.

The program is guaranteed to be uplifting. Bender will demonstrate how easy it is to have fun in a not-so-funny world.

Bender is a gerontologist and certified laugh leader.

All residents are invited to attend and bring a friend.

For more information, call her at 594-9148.

HLAA

The Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association will meet at 1 p.m.on Thursday, Aug.11 at Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood.

Weekly Health, Exercise Classes

Ageless Grace

An eight-week session of classes is underway on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 6. The remaining class dates are Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29 and Sept. 12.

The cost is $5 per class, $30 for eight sessions. Classes, taught by Kathy Streng, consist of 21 movements practiced in a chair for greater stability.

For more information, call 331-3322.

Upper Body Strength Class

One-hour classes are offered from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Clubhouse 6. (Participants do not have to go both days). The fee is $4 per class, payable at the start of the month, or $5 a class for those who do not attend regularly. All levels of ability are welcome.

For more information, call Dorothy Anderson at 493-0601.

Seniors Keeping Fit

Low-impact cardio dance and hand weight classes are held at 6 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, in Clubhouse 6. Workouts include stretching, aerobic exercises and strength training to exercise DVDs. No fees are required.

For more information, call (310) 489-2390.

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.

Pilates-Yoga Classes

Chair classes meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays in Clubhouse 6, second floor. The cost is $5 a class. Instruction includes a variety of seated and standing exercises. Mat classes meet Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. in Clubhouse 6, Room C. Those who attend should bring a mat. All other equipment will be provided.

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

Feeling Good Exercise

Move to the music from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays, in Clubhouse 1.

The fee is $3 a class and the instructor is Sarah Grusmark. People of all fitness levels are welcome.

For more information, call Cathleen Walters at 598-9149.

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.

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, thought-sharing and the slow and steady flow of tai chi movements.

A meditation for relief, healing and energy ends the class.

For more information, call 493-6719.

Movement for Health, Medical Qigong

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

Sessions begin with a meditation tea service.

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

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 9. The fee is $5 per session.

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

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.

Chair Exercise

Classes are offered from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays in Clubhouse 1. Classes are designed to improve flexibility, strength, endurance and coordination. The classes are for men and women at all fitness levels. Instructor is Sarah Grusmark.

For more information, call Betty Morgan at 493-7063.

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 304-0880.