01 March 2023

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Golden Age Foundation donates to MOWLB

Golden Age Foundation donates to MOWLB


On Feb. 1, Meals on Wheels of Long Beach (MOWLB) received a generous $35,000 donation from the Golden Age Foundation, which will be used to provide low income and homebound LW residents with fresh, home delivered meals. Over the past ten years MOWLB has been making weekly deliveries of hot dinner,

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Laughing for the Health of It

Laughing for the Health of It


Everyone is invited to an hour-long session of laughing for no reason on Wednesday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the HealthCare Center Conference Room. Participants will leave destressed and happy. Best of all, it’s fun, free and non-fattening. Masks are required. Bev Bender is a certified laugh leader who helps people improve their lives through laughter.

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Wa-Rite

Wa-Rite


The Wa-Rite’s biggest loser of the week was Henrietta Peavy with a loss of 3.5 pounds. She also gave a presentation on the seven days of oatmeal diet. The new board members were sworn in with Judy Chambers as president, Rosie Calhoun, as vice president, Melinda Lee, as second vice president, Marsha Larson, as secretary, Shirley LaBrecque, as treasurer, and Darlene Gardner as the weight recorder.

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Community  Karaoke

Community Karaoke


CentenarianMarkGlickman surprised the audience with his song “Louise” at Wednesday night’s karaoke party. Tony Tupas set the pace with an upbeat song “Love Her Madly.” Ray Greir did a spirited number spelling out “L.O.V.E.” The audience enjoyed Bev Adams old-time spiritual “Spirit in the Sky.” Don Sunday chose a showtune “Surrey with a Fringe on Top.” Sally Glauser also sang

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Club will host St. Paddy’s dance

Club will host St. Paddy’s dance


The Dancers & Mixers Club will host a St. Patrick’s dance from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, in Clubhouse 4. Dancers are encouraged to wear their finest greenery and celebrate the St. Patrick’s holiday early. Linda Herman will be playing from her extensive collection of Irish music. People are welcome to bring snacks and beverages. All are invited to come out for a fun evening of dancing

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Firefighters admire bookstore wares

Firefighters admire bookstore wares


by Patricia Kruger Friends of the Library An unfortunate incident, a fall, triggered a 911 call on Feb. 17. While the paramedics were doing their assessments, a few firemen walked into the bookstore-boutique and, as often happens, found something they didn’t know they needed, coffee mugs, and happily bought several for the fire station. The fallen volunteer did not have to go to the hospital

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Theater Club will perform ‘Return to Torrenzio’ in March

Theater Club will perform ‘Return to Torrenzio’ in March


LIVE PERFORMANCE The Theater Club will hold its first show of the new year on Saturday, March 4, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. The premise of the show is as follows: the Count of Torrenzio died peacefully one year ago, or so it was thought. An anonymous tip is received and the world famous Detective Columbo and his sidekick Miss Smart have been brought in to investigate the