WA-RITE BeaQuintanawasWa-Rite’s top loser of the week with a weight loss of 2.5 pounds. She attributes her success to eating her last meal at 3 p.m. and staying away from snacking for the rest of the day. Two of the club’s other members, Ellen Larsen and Shirlene Bradrick, each reached their master of goal weight status and were awarded certificates of achievement. They shared their

Everyone is invited for an hour-long session of laughing for no reason on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in Optum HCC conference room. Laughter is a natural medicine that relaxes the whole body, boosts the immune system, protects the heart, and helps people live longer. Participants will leave with smiles on their faces and a song in their hearts. Best of all, it’s fun, free and non-fattening.

In an effort to expand awareness of the Hospitality Room, the Golden Age Foundation will serve pizza along with its regular menu of coffee, tea and cookies in Clubhouse 6 on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 9-11 a.m. Hank Barto 'Mr. Hank' will entertain on the piano. Golden Age Foundation volunteers serve free coffee and cookies along with a smile Monday-Friday from 9-11 a.m. in Clubhouse

Hui O Hula offers hula lessons twice a week. All are welcome regardless of skill level. Having fun dancing together is key. In class, dancers are friendly and ready to help each other improve. Last week, close to 20 dancers showed up to root for the patients and staff at Alamitos West Healthcare Center. All dancers dressed in pastel. They started with “My Orchid Lei” to welcome springtime