The Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America will have an informational meeting, with a Q& A session on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 4-5 p.m. at the Weingart Center, 5200 Oliva Ave., Lakewood, 90712. The attendees will learn how the hearing loss affects cognitive skills and emotional well-being. The chapter meets on the second Thursday of every month. The meetings

The Healthy Hotties Group has been suspended until further notice. For more information, text Gay Gould at 714-423-8362 or email cggould@gmail.com.

Degenerative arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis, is one of the most common joint conditions among older adults. The most commonly affected joints are knees, hips and fingers. Causes and Risk Factors Joint overuse or injury such as frequent bending, heavy labor, sports injuries, excess weight, aging and genetics can all play a factor in the development of a degenerative arthritis. Early

CalFresh Sign-up Event (new enrollments only) When: Thursday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m.-noon Where: Clubhouse 3, Room 5 For assistance with an existing account, call Daisy Diaz at 714-733-8679. CAPOC Food Box Delivery When: Thursday, Aug. 14, from 9-11 a.m. Where: Clubhouse 4 Residents must have their card stamped in the Ceramics Room before picking up the box of food. New sign-ups are welcome.

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 for an application or to cancel a meal for the following day, before 9 a.m. Thursday, July 31 Meatloaf with red sauce, mashed potatoes,