North/South winners in the 8-table game on Aug. 25 were Joan Tschirki and Fred Reker with a 57.44% game; second were Louise Seifert and Stan Johnson with a 56.25% game. East/West winners were Larry Topper and April Berg with a 62.5% game; second were Shmuel Fisher and Larry Slutsky with a 52.68% game. In the 9-table game on Aug. 26, North/South winners were Linda and Dick Stein with a 63.96% game;

PAWS, CLAWS AND BEAKS The Paws, Claws and Beaks Club will meet today, Sept. 8, at noon in the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. The meeting will include a potluck. Club members are asked to bring a dish for eight people. The guest speaker at the meeting will give a presentation about dog training. All LW pet owners are welcome to attend. Those with specific dog behavioral concerns who want the guest

Long Beach Animal Care Services provides animal control services to Seal Beach. To report coyote activities or other animal control issues, call the 24-hour animal services line at (562) 570-7387, or go online at www.longbeach. gov/acs/wildlife/coyote-report. Remember to not engage and give space to wild animals, strays and any sick or aggressive looking animal you come across.

Loud televisions make up the majority of noise complaints in Leisure World each month. As people age and their hearing begins to change or diminish, watching TV and movies can become more difficult without turning the volume to its loudest setting, which then disturbs neighbors. For deaf individuals or people who are hard of hearing, satellite television, streaming services and more offer closed captions

by Mary Larson LW contributor During the LW Democratic Club meeting, members voted to endorse the following candidates running in the November General Election: • Gavin Newsom for Governor • Eleni Kounalakis for Lt. Gov. • Shirley Weber for California Secretary of State • Malia Cohen for California State Comptroller • Fiona Ma for California State Treasurer •