HCC By CJ Blomquist Optumcare It has been a tough and unpredictable year, but if there is one constant, its flu season. And that season is just around the corner. With everything going on, getting a flu shot is particularly important this year. There are a lot of questions about the flu shot. Here are some we hear the most: I’m healthy. I don’t need a flu shot. Being healthy

by CJ Blomquist LW contributor While we cannot meet at the Health Care Center for classes, we look forward to seeing you on Zoom for these fun, engaging activities! Here’s a sample of some of the upcoming events. Art Whether you’re an expert painter or just learning the basics, this class can help you hone your skills. For this class, we’ll be looking at famous paintings and creating

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

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

OPTUM By Carson Blomquist LW contributor The massive fires across the west have devastated communities and upended lives. While we aren’t close to any of the current fires, the signs are everywhere: the bright orange skies, the ash raining down. It can be a frightening time. But the effects of the fires can also be physical. Ash and smoke can affect your breathing. And if you have a

LIONS CLUB The Lions Club of Seal Beach has been distributing free reading glasses in Leisure World. Over 200 pairs of glasses have been handed out to 50 plus residents so far. 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 Center for any old/used prescription glasses

Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local non-profit dedicated to helping the homeless in the 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 wish to donate can contact Linda Neer at (562) 430- 3214 for pick up. Donations can also be left on her

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