Hands and Hearts United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the community. HHUG accepts donations of clean used towels and new, unopened travel-size shampoo, soap, lotion and disposable razors. The only clothing accepted is new socks and new underwear for men and women. To donate, contact Susan Hopewell at (562) 430-6044 or Linda Neer at (562) 430-3214

After more than two years, the Impaired Vision and Hearing Club will resume its monthly meetings on Tuesday, April 26, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Club members are reminded to reserve the handicap bus if they need it. All Leisure World residents are invited to attend. There will be an opportunity drawing at the close of the meeting.

Mutual 12 will hold a luncheon on April 29 in Clubhouse 4 starting at noon. The luncheon will feature a country-westernstyle box lunch. Tickets may be purchased from residents’ building captains starting April 4 for $8 per resident and $16 per guest/caregiver. Residents are invited to join their neighbors for a chance to catch up while listening to themes from western movies and TV shows. Winners

RV CLUB All LW RV Club members are invited to a barbecue at the Clubhouse 1 picnic area April 19 at 4 p.m. The club will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, plates and plastic cutlery, plus wine. People who plan on attending are asked to bring a side dish or a dessert. Call club President Pete Hurd for more information at (510) 909-9685.

The next general meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held on April 18 in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, at 1:30 p.m. This is an important meeting, as the election of officers will be a main topic of discussion. All members have a voting right, but voting only takes place at a general meeting. The final voting will take place in May. End-of-the-year topics will be discussed as well. All members

The following is the security report for March 2022. It has been edited for clarity and length. THEFT:14 • March 4, 11:12 a.m., Mutual 3 An unknown person removed three hangers from the laundry room that belonged to a resident. • March 5, 10:40 a.m., Clubhouse 2 The lock on an emergency storage cabinet was broken. At the time, it was unknown what items had been removed. •

Leisure World’s Drone Club is seeking an artist to design a logo for its shirts and hats. The winning designer will receive merchandise with the chosen logo. Anyone interested should contact Joseph Valentinetti at 0501042@gmail.com.

Seen any good movies lately? Read a great book? Attended a fantastic local theater production? Ate a wonderful meal at a new—or new-to-you—restaurant? LW residents are invited to submit reviews for publication in the LW Weekly. Include all pertinent information, such as author names, location information, movie ratings, etc., then send copy with your name, Mutual and telephone numbers to pattym@lwsb.com.