The Concerned Shareholders Club will meet on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 5. This meeting is moved back a week to account for the Thanksgiving holiday falling on the normal meeting day. This will be the last meeting of the year. During the meeting, the club will provide updates on the status of the pedestrian gate, the GRF executive director hiring process and the final budget

The Where We Live Club urges all shareholders to get involved and make their voices heard. The club continues to promote its letter-writing campaign to the GRF Board of Directors. This is an important opportunity for residents to share their views on issues that shape the community. Letters may be sent directly to GRFBoard@lwsb.com, and members are encouraged to attend GRF Board and committee meetings

ST. ANNE'S CHURCH Free dinner on Thanksgiving St. Anne’s Church will host a Thanksgiving dinner provided by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 340 10th St. in Seal Beach. Bingo is at 11 a.m. and the Thanksgiving feast at noon. RSVP by Nov. 21 by calling 562799-0179. Let the operator know if transportation is needed.

Leisure World’s Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal churches will host an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift drive in the community for Samaritan’s Purse from Nov. 13-17. Once the box is filled, turn it in to Redeemer Lutheran at 13565 St. Andrews Drive Nov. 13-17. The congregation will turn in boxes for distribution after Nov. 17. Monetary donations are also accepted.