Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Dec. 2, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. with Venerable Kusala, who presents Buddhism in a simple way. In his lessons, he teaches people how to suffer less and become happier. For more information, call 714-468-6887.

CONTINUING EDUCATION The Spring 2024 Leisure World NOCE semester begins on Jan. 16 and ends on May 23. Before the semester begins students will need to register for classes beginning Dec. 5 at 8 a.m. New and returning students will be able to register for the summer semester one of two ways: 1. Starting Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 8 a.m. people can register themselves online at myGateway, by visiting

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. The sacrament service is held every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays, and Relief Society and Elders Quorum on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend Sacrament

Congregation Sholom will hold services conducted by Rabbi Karen Isenberg on Friday, Nov. 10, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 6:30 p.m. An Oneg will follow services. Rabbi Mike Mymon will conduct hybrid services on Saturday, Nov. 11, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom invitation, call or text Jeff Sacks at 714-642-0122. This week’s Torah portion is Chayei Sarah

On Thursday, Nov. 16, the Interfaith Council Of Leisure World will sponsor a “Fall’s Falling Picnic,” at 4 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. There will be El Pollo Loco chicken, salads and pumpkin pie. There will also be entertainment. RSVP to Alberta Karch at 562-296-5567 to ensure there will be enough food. Every participant is asked to bring a salad to serve eight people.

The Christian Women’s Fellowship and Bible Study group will meet Monday, Nov. 13 and 27 in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, at 10 a.m. The group is currently studying the book of John, chapters 5-6 in John McArthur’s study book. For more information, contact Jean Davidson at 562-431-0597 or Margie Robertson at 562-594-8100.

The men’s Monday and Friday golf leagues play at four local courses, all within 15–20 minutes of Leisure World. Advance league reservations are required with a sign-up sheet available at each round. Six golfers from the league played Sept. 29 at the 5,600-yard par-70 Riverview Golf Course in Santa Ana. There were three birdies— one each by Jim Goltra, Clay Fischer and Gene Vesely.