The Senior Peace Club’s meeting is on Thursday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. LW resident Jean Parr will discuss the struggle for abortion rights and delve into Laura Kaplan’s book “The Story of Jane: The Legendary Underground Feminist Abortion Service.” Parr is a second generation LWer. She did curriculum training for the state of California and was on the staff of the National

by Mary Larson LW contributor Leisure World residents living west of St. Andrews Drive are reminded that they will be asked to vote once again later this month. The run-off election for the District 5 seat on the Seal Beach City Council will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Voting will be by mail-in ballots only. There will be no in-person vote centers. However, voters can deposit their completed

OC HEALTH CARE AGENCY Orange County has been moved up to the high COVID- 19 Community Level, according to the latest metrics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) announced Dec. 22. Combined with a surge in respiratory viruses and the onset of flu season, the HCA reminds residents that it is critical to follow preventive measures,

The new year often means the season of celebration and resolutions. There is no better time to set new wellness goals and make health a priority. • Get enough sleep. Older adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep to maintain healthy immune system and improve memory and concentration. Keep the bedroom cool, comfortable and quiet; go to bed and get up at the same time every day and

Meals on Wheels Orange County partnered with the city of Seal Beach to host a senior lunch program at the North Seal Beach Center, 3333 St. Cloud Drive, Seal Beach, from 11 a.m.noon, Monday-Friday. Sugar free desserts and water-packed fruits are available. The program is open to anyone 60 or older. Suggested contribution is $3, but everyone is welcome, even if a contribution is not possible. Guests

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals for $9.75 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete an online application or cancel a meal for the following day,

Adults confront various age-related side effects as they transition from middle age to their golden years. The Harvard Medical School notes that fleeting memory problems experienced with aging often reflect normal changes in the structure and function of the brain. But it’s important not to mistake those changes for dementia, and equally important for older adults to recognize there are many ways