DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1. Clocks will roll back one hour at 2 a.m. Battery-powered clocks such as those in watches, microwaves, ovens and certain vehicles may need to be adjusted manually. The return to standard time means evenings will become darker earlier, and people will enjoy one extra hour of sleep. Clocks will spring forward on March 14, 2027.

Abilene, GRF’s own country rock sensation will be boot scootin’ in a very special Halloween show on Oct. 31 in Clubhouse 4. This is a chance to show off creative costumes and dance the night away. This band packs the house so plan ahead. Doors open at 6:30 but saving tables is prohibited. Abilene is Leisure World’s No. 1 country rock band. They are competing in the Battle of the Bands so

Two Convenient Ways to Vote on Election Day, Nov. 3 Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Leisure World residents have a variety of options for submitting their ballots. Mail-In Ballot Dropoff Ballots were mailed to every registered voter in Orange County on Oct. 5. Voters can turn in their completed mail-in ballots at the OC Registrar’s official ballot drop box in front of the Amphitheater

RSVP to free Thanksgiving dinner at St. Anne's Church See page 16 EVERYONE IS WELCOME Join the Seal Beach community for Thanksgiving at St. Anne’s The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce will serve a free Thanksgiving meal to people in need or who cannot be with friends or family during the holiday. The meal will be served at St. Anne’s Church, 340 10th St., Seal Beach, on Nov. 26.

Optum Health Care Center decorated for Halloween See page 17 READ IT IF YOU DARE The Leisure World’s Optum Health Care Center staff brought Halloween to life with creative and spooky displays throughout the building. From Chucky in a wheelchair and Elsa behind the ice-blazed zombie to aliens, Jack Skellington, and Mickie and Minnie on their Pink Thunder with a “Turn Back” warning