The American Latino Club will meet Friday, Sept. 13, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in Clubhouse 2 to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with Mariachi Real San Jose and an El Dia de los Muertos presentation by Julia Cervantes-Espinoza, a bilingual children’s book author. She will offer a presentation that merges a dynamic reading of her book “Calavera, Calavera, What do You See?” in an interactive,experience.

GAF AND RALPHS COMMUNITY REWARDS Shirlene Bradrick (l) consulted with Diana Lambert about which items from Ralphs are eligible for the Community Rewards Program. People can sign up in person for the Ralphs Community Rewards Program to support the Golden Age Foundation every Wednesday from now until Oct. 23 in Clubhouse 6 from 9-11 a.m. Bring a cell phone to read a code needed to complete registration.

Members of Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore's Episcopal Church are participating in the annual "God's Work, Our Hands" project. On Sunday, Sept. 8 from 1-3 p.m., church members will be in the front of the church collecting non-perishable food items for the hungry in Orange County. Those who want to donate food items before that date can call Kay Pushman at 818-470-0480 to

Residents can get help signing up for the Ralphs Reward Program to benefit the Golden Age Foundation on Aug. 21, and every third Wednesday, in the Clubhouse 6 Hospitality Center from 9-11 a.m. Funds are used for the group’s five main service programs: Hospitality Center, mobility aids, income tax service, shredding, and battery recycling. All services are staffed by volunteers. To create