July 24, 2020, marks the 173rd anniversary of the Saints entering the Salt Lake Valley. President Thomas S. Monson explained, “that first trek of 1847, organized and led by Brigham Young, is described by historians as one of the great epics of United States history. Mormon pioneers by the hundreds suffered and died from disease, exposure, or starvation. There were some who, lacking wagons and teams,

Rabbi Karen Isenberg will stream Friday night services at 6:30 on July 24 on The Congregation Sholom of Leisure World Facebook page. To join, select the “Rooms” tab, then click on “Jewish Activities” and “Join to Restart.” Rabbi Isenberg will also be on Facebook for the Saturday morning services at 9:30 on July 25. Congregation Sholom will host a special game of Scattergories on Sunday,

The Men’s Monday Golf League played on July 13th Meadowlark Golf course in Huntington Beach. Nine men, and one woman challenged the par 70, 5600-yard 18-hole course. A warm start turned into a hot late morning and the wind picked up dramatically. Meadowlark has several water hazards and tricky, sloping greens. The course is in great shape which promoted several low scores and 2 birdies. All

RADIO CLUB Calling all Family Radio Service Users in Leisure World—the Radio Club provides an opportunity for a Family Radio Service (FRS) practice drill every Wednesday morning. Anyone who has an FRS radio is invited to participate. Use the following guidelines. • Call-in time is from 9:30-9:45 a.m. • Use Channel 13/0. • Be sure to wait until the radio is clear

ZOOM CLASSES The following classes are offered through the Zoom platform. If you are a beginner to Zoom, download the Zoom App to make logging into the session easier. If you need help setting up microphone and/or video or have any other connectivity issues, call Bonnie Z. Cooper at (562) 822-6358 before the class begins. For an invitation, email Miryam Fernandez at mzzmimm@ gmail. com

The Senior Shopping Shuttle to Ralphs, Target and Sprouts has been canceled until further notice. Dial-A-Ride service is available for shopping rides to any location within the City of Seal Beach. Service is available at no cost Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required by calling (877) 224-8294. Cindy Tostado, GRF member resources and assistance liaison, is available

This poetry feature showcase original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. Heavenly Lights It’s night and all around the misty clouds hang low, brushed ruddy from the city’s glow. But standing beside my Leisure World home the night sky blooms with stars, Orian’s belt and Venus, ages old, brilliant still. And were that not enough a