SLEEP WELLNESS Getting enough sleep helps you stay healthy and alert. However, many older adults don’t sleep well. Waking up every day feeling tired is a sign that you are not getting the rest you need and might need to speak with a doctor. Sleep and Aging Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as all adults, 7–9 hours, each night.There are many reasons why older people may

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc. (MOWLB), delivers freshly cooked meals daily, Monday thru Friday, between 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Deliveries include a hot dinner, cold lunch, dessert and 8oz. carton of one percent milk. The cold lunch may be an entree salad or a sandwich with a small side salad. A diabetic dessert is available for those in need. Contact Caron Adler at (562) 439-5000, ext. 2 or

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc. (MOWLB), delivers freshly cooked meals daily, Monday thru Friday, between 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Deliveries include a hot dinner, cold lunch, dessert and 8oz. carton of one percent milk. The cold lunch may be an entree salad or a sandwich with a small side salad. A diabetic dessert is available for those in need. Contact Caron Adler at (562) 439-5000, ext. 2 or

OC GREAT PLATES Pirchei Kosher is serving through Orange County’s Great Plates program Kosher meal delivery for those who qualify. This is a meal delivery service providing three meals a day for the duration of the program. To enroll, call Pirchei at (949) 215-9995. Other programs may be available for those who may not be able to qualify for this program. Contact us for more information

OPTUM Grecia Nunez Senior ambassador, HCC Pandemic or not, there is still a need for blood donations. These donations serve patients in critical need, such as those in surgery or in need of a transfusion. Each quarter, the HCC hosts the American Red Cross blood drive. The next drive will be on Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Here are some things you should know about the upcoming event:

LIONS CLUB The Lions Club of Seal Beach has been distributing free reading glasses in Leisure World for the past several weeks. Over 200 pairs of glasses have been handed out to 50 plus residents so far. There are still readers available with various strengths and an eye chart available in the Leisure World Health Care Center. The Lions Club also has a collections box in the Health Care

Join Monarch Healthcare and Alignment Healthcare for a virtual Gentle Flow Yoga series via Zoom. Certified yoga instructor Holly Robinson will guide participants through a series of poses and stretches to help feel more at ease. This class is suitable for all levels and abilities. All you need is a mat and an open mind. Classes will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Mondays, July 20 and July 27. All

Bored at home? Not getting enough exercise? Join the Leisure Bicyclists Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 a.m. at the North Gate for a ride to Long Beach, Huntington Beach or Eldorado Park. Ride at your own safe speed and use any make of bicycle: Treks, recumbents and electric bicycles, etc., are all welcome. Helmets and safe shoes are a must. Safe distancing and masks are required. Call