For free pickups, call its donation number at (800) 974-3571 or visit https://svdpla.org/donate/donation-of-goods/. The thrift store uses proceeds to help the needy become self-sufficient by providing financial and emotional support, food, clothing, furniture and resources to connect those disadvantaged to resources in Los Angeles. The second option is Junkluggers of Orange County, which is

Class registration for the Leisure World North Orange County Education (NOCE) fall semester begins Aug. 2. See the complete list of classes below. Students can register online or in-person at Clubhouse 4 starting at 9 a.m. and must have their student ID also called a Banner ID and password for myGateway to register for classes. For assistance, visit the LW library. Before attending the inperson

On July 15, the winner for most yahtzees was Marilyn Moody; the winner for highest score was Doris Dack; the door prize winner was Joyce Ingram. The next meeting will be on July 29 in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, at 1 p.m. There will be a half time social. For more information, contact Diane Seeger at (562) 533-5997. —Joyce Ingram

On July 16, Guta Basner won the final table, beating Doug Wolfe with a pair of sevens. Guta has been a poker club member as well as Leisure World resident for eight years. Her hobbies include poker, pickleball, and billiards. Third place finisher was John Vento; Susan Dodson finished in fourth place. Jon Jones was the dealer. Guta also won both high hands with AAAKK times two. Terry Gonzalez won

to the USS Midway, which patrolled the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. When the Korean War broke out, Bill completed three tours of duty as executive officer on board the USS Bon Homme Richard and the USS Redstart. After completing his service in the Navy, Bill returned to college to earn an additional degree in mathematics and secondary education. He spent several years teaching high school