Everyone is welcome to attend the first class of a threepart series on the benefits of a plant-based diet on Friday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Optum HCC Conference Room. Registered dietitian Jacqueline Atwood will discuss ways to enjoy a plant-based diet. Studies suggests that plant-based diets are cost-effective, low-risk interventions that may lower body mass index, blood pressure, HbA1C,

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP Everyone is invited to attend a series of five nutrition classes on Thursdays, beginning Jan. 23 in Clubhouse 3, Room 5. The classes are as follows: • Jan.23:Buildahealthyplate. • Jan. 30: Planning healthy meals. • Feb.6:Shoppingonabudget. • Feb. 13: What’s on a label. • Feb.20:Rethinkyourdrink. For more information or to register,

Qualified seniors (60 years and older) may be eligible to receive a box of food that includes cereal, juice, peanut butter, milk, fruit, cheese and more. Maximum monthly income guidelines for a household of: • One senior: $2,266 • Two seniors: $3,052 • Three seniors: $3,840 Photo ID may be required. For the nearest distribution site, call 714-667-0717.

medicine and primary care and participated in a study on Parkinson’s care management and communication among the patients, their caregivers and medical providers. Attendees are encouraged to talk about their concerns and share solution tools. No RSVP required. For more information, call GRF Member Resources Liaison Robann Arshat at 562-4312-6586, ext. 2317.

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., delivers freshly cooked meals for $11.50 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1% milk. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb. org to complete the application or cancel a meal for the following day, before 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 Roasted pork with mustard sauce,

On Jan. 3, 20 members of the club along with two new members kicked off the year with a motivational quote: “If I change nothing, then nothing will change. Let’s try to make healthy changes in the new year.” Members shared nutritional ideas and healthy places to eat out. All made a commitment to making better food choices and maintaining healthy lifestyles. Kathleen Hessley was the week’s

On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Quartet Aido will perform the music of Franz Joseph Haydn and Felix Mendelssohn at the Community Church at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20, and $15 for seniors and students. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Those who cannot afford to attend, can call the church office at 562-431-2503 for a sponsored ticket. Those who wish to buy a ticket for someone else, can also call

Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Eric Dangott on Friday, Jan. 3, at 6:30 p.m. Services will continue on Saturday, Jan. 4, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9 and via Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Vayigash from the book of Genesis. Vayigash (“He Approached”) opens as Judah pleads with Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a prisoner. Joseph reveals

First Christian Church Saturday Service, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service, 9:30 a.m. Chapel on Northwood Road 562-431-8810 Holy Family Catholic Church Mass, Mon.-Sat., 8:30 a.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon 13900 Church Place 562-430-8170 LW Korean Community Church Sunday Service, 11:50 a.m. Prayer service, Tuesday-Saturday, 6 a.m. 14000 Church Place 714-323-0897