As we use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and latex gloves to avoid spreading the coronavirus, the amount of debris littering our surroundings has increased. But it’s not just an eyesore; casually discarded masks often end up in storm drains, from where they are swept into oceans. As reported by the Guardian, masks in particular are causing issues with marine life, who will

WA-RITE Members of the Wa-Rite Club report they miss their regular meetings, but because of the risks associated with COVID-19, the GRFisexpectedtokeepclubhouses closed until 2021. While it may be tough to lose weight without the support of their fellow Wa-Rite members, club president Carol Chambers offers this advice: “Try to stick with more veggies and fruits; remember my saying: ‘Food

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals Monday through Friday, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Deliveries include a hot dinner, cold lunch, dessert and an 8 ounce carton of 1 percent milk. The cold lunch may be an entrée salad or a sandwich with a small side salad. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Caron Adler at (562) 439-5000, ext.

The Hot Meals Drive Through program is available for residents of Orange County’s District 2, which includes Leisure World Seal Beach. Participants must be aged 60 and older, single parents or unemployed individuals or have disabilities. There are three sites open one day per week at which people may pick up two dinner meals. Qualified applicants must register in advance at www.ocmeals.com. Anyone

HCC 16 Grecia Nunez Senior ambassador, Health Care Center 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 is coming up on Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Appointment required.

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

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc. (MOWLB), delivers freshly cooked meals daily, Monday – 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

Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local non-profit dedicated to helping the homeless in the LW community. HHUG accepts donations of clean used towels, new, unopened travel size shampoo, soap or lotion. New socks are the only clothing donation that HHUG accepts. Those who want to donate can contact Linda Neer at (562) 430- 3214 for pick up. Donations can also be left on

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc. (MOWLB), delivers freshly cooked meals daily, Monday – 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 visit

Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local non-profit dedicated to helping the homeless in the LW community. HHUG accepts donations of clean used towels, new, unopened travel size shampoo, soap or lotion. New socks are the only clothing donation that HHUG accepts. Those who want to donate can contact Linda Neer at (562) 430- 3214 for pick up. Donations can also be left on