Fun and friendly beginners ukulele class sponsored by the newly formed Aloha Club welcomes anyone interested in learning how to play ukulele on Wednesdays, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 1, from Feb. 15 until June 14. The class instructor Larry Yamashiro has years of experience in sharing his passion for this island tradition. This humble instrument can benefit older adults by stimulating brain

health or functional needs has increased from 43.5 to 53 million. The negative mental and physical impact of caregiving on family members has also risen. According to statistics cited by Park, the U-shaped curve of happiness in the U.S. is one of the lowest in the world. However, people aged 64 and older are still the happiest compared to other age groups. Despite these challenges, studies

SUNSHINE CLUB Eloy Gomez, GRF Safety and Emergency Specialist, and LaVerne Haller from Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), will be the guest speakers at the Sunshine Club meeting on Friday, Jan. 27, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 10 a.m. Gomez is a certified Cal-OSHA instructor, Red Cross certified instructor, CERT instructor and a certified Emergency Management Specialist by the California

The AARP Tax-Aide Program sponsored by the Golden Age Foundation (GAF) begins Wednesday, Feb. 1, through Wednesday, April 12. IRS certified volunteers will prepare and e-file returns on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Appointments are required. People can call 562-596-1987 and leave their name and telephone number on the GAF answering machine. A volunteer will return the call to schedule

The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) is an independent nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to serving the residents of Leisure World. The GAF holds multiple free programs throughout the year to help LWers. Hospitality Center: The GAF sponsors the Hospitality Center in Clubhouse 6, Monday-Friday, from 9-11 a.m. Coffee and cookies are served to residents who drop by to socialize.