by Pat Kruger LW contributor Starting today, Oct. 16, books to help with holiday stress will be on sale for half-price. Included are books about coping, organizing, stress relief, inspirational thoughts and advice, and finding joy. The books will be outside on the patio with green sale tags. Many people love many parts of the holidays, the food, music, decorations and lights, but it can become

The American Legion Post and American Legion Auxiliary will team up to sponsor a flea market on Saturday, Dec. 6, in Clubhouse 2. Sellers will be able to set up on Dec. 5. Last December’s flea market was very successful with a full house of customers and sellers. Prospective sellers can to sign up for a table on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Clubhouse 2 from 8-10 a.m. GRF ID is required. The cost is

The Leisure World Art League’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 4 will feature contemporary multimedia artist Ian Desberg, a professional toy and product designer living in Cliff May Rancho Estates in Long Beach. During the pandemic, Desberg challenged himself to draw and paint all 740 original, 1950s ranch homes in this unique neighborhood. The project thrives with over 600 works

The Traveling Tigers will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at noon in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. The meeting will begin with a potluck. Those who would like to participate should bring a dish to share and a personal coffee cup. There will be a short business meeting at 1, followed by a presentation at 1:15. This month’s presentation will be by Rick Flores, a longtime member of the Los Angeles Adventurers’

GARDEN CLUB: GARDEN OF THE MONTH The garden of the month is Diana Justin's coastal inspired home at 1410 Oakmont, 140-G. The patio features a lighted arbor and bright blue patio set. Justin designed and installed the patio area. An amethyst flower vine covers the arbor over the fish fountain. The garden also features a goldfish plant and a mirror plant.

In Library Leads, library staff highlight new additions to the library collection. The library is open 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. on weekdays and until 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays. To place an item on hold, call 562-598-2431. “Wild Houses,” by Colin Barrett Genre: Literary Fiction It follows two outsiders caught in the crosshairs of a small-town revenge kidnapping gone awry. “The Call of