Korean American Classical Music Association’s program for the meeting today, Jan. 27, is Verdi’s Opera Aida. The meeting is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 2. Contact Grace Kim at (562) 431-3039 for more information.

Prevent age-related muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, with strength training. Via Zoom, certified personal trainer and Leisure World resident Eunis “WildFire!” Christensen leads simple at-home workouts with dumbbells and stretch tubing/bands every Monday at 4 p.m. This free, interactive half-hour group class is designed to help people stay strong and healthy for years to come. One 86-year-old

Steady yoga movements warm up muscles, and deep breathing increases blood flow. Classes are held in Clubhouse 6 on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. The cost is $8 per class. Outdoor yoga classes cost $8 each and are held at Veterans Plaza on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Longtime local instructor Jenny Ahn leads classes via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. for $5 per class.

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals for $8.75 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at (562) 439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete an online application. To cancel a meal for the following

At the Jan. 7 meeting, the group voted to postpone meetings until April 1 over concerns related to COVID. The next meeting will start at 9 a.m. and will be for existing members only; the club is not accepting new members at this time. Those interested in connecting online can visit the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/620008769222043.

The following is a list of do’s and don’ts associated with Old Glory, the U.S. Flag, according to www.military.com. When displaying the flag, DO the following: • Display the U.S. flag from sunrise to sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs in the open. When a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.

REPUBLICAN CLUB by Brian Harmon LW contributor School choice and why it is at the center of political debate in California today will be discussed at the Jan. 19 meeting of the Republican Club. While a topic of debate in LW and surrounding areas has been the attempted recall of members of the Los Alamitos Unified School District, the club believes that a broader, more comprehensive solution

“ fedx. com.” When in doubt, contact the courier directly for accurate information about your deliveries. Gift Cards Gift cards are popular items to give and receive during the holidays. Many scammers sell expired or empty gift cards this time of year, hoping to make a profit on a card that isn’t worth more than the plastic used to make it. Ask to inspect any gift card you purchase before

great- grandchildren. great- grandchildren. ••• The obituaries deadline is Monday at 1 p.m., prior to following week’s issue. Email obituary notices to laurieb@lwsb.com with photos attached as jpg files. The first 250 words, plus one picture, are free to publish in the newspaper; each additional word is 25 cents. For more information, call (562) 430-0534, ext. 801, or email