by Mary Larson LW contributor The reconfiguration of voting districts continues to result in changes for Leisure World. These changes mean that Democrat Tom Umberg will no longer be LW’s representative in the California Senate, even if he wins re-election. Leisure World residents will vote in a newly drawn District 36, which encompasses all of coastal Orange County. Democrat Kim Carr and Republican

at (562) 594-0209. At the Feb. 21 general meeting, the opening prayer and draping of the charter to honor all deceased members will be held in the Veterans Plaza by the flag poles. The draping of the charter is a ceremony in which all members are honored and remembered after they are deceased. All LWers are welcome to attend and may submit a name for remembrance. Call Sudbeck at (562) 594-0209 for

The following is the security report from January. It has been edited for clarity. FIRE: 1 •Jan. 14, 1:38 p.m., Mutual 1 Fire started in unit, possibly from cigarette. The unit was damaged, and the resident went to a hotel. THEFT: 12 •Jan. 2, 9:50 a.m., Mutual 6 An unknown person removed a ladder from a carport. •Jan. 3, 2 p.m., Mutual 11 An unknown person removed a tree

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

meaningful and musical. Beit HaLev welcomes everyone who seeks a path to the divine and doesn’t believe in labels. It considers all religions holy and valid. To request a membership form for Beit HaLev, call Rabbi Galit-Shirah at (562) 715-0888 or email duets@icloud.com.

those who cannot attend in person. Those who are in need without another way to address that need may call the church office and leave a message at (562) 431-2503.

4:15pm LWEmergencyPreparedness Expo 2021 5pm BobColeConservancy 5:30pm OnQ 6:30pm StudioCafe 7pm FALWValentineDinner& Dance 2020 8pm OnQ 8:30pm LWOrchestra’sWinter Concert 2021 9:30pm LWLatinoClub’sChristmas Luncheon 2021 10pm LWBikeClub 10:10 pm Shakespeare in the Park: Taming of the Shrew Tuesday, Feb. 15 4pm LWEmergencyPreparedness Expo 2021 4:45pm

Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The Sunday pre-service prayer starts at 5 p.m. Wednesday morning Bible study taught by Pastor Sheri Leming is at 11 a.m. To receive a free newsletter or more information on the church, call (562)598-9010, email contact@fcachurch.net or visit www.FCAchurch.net.

The American Legion Post 327 has decided to cancel Bingo on Feb. 13 because it would conflict with watching the Super Bowl. Bingo will resume on Feb. 20, with the proceeds benefiting Filipino Association of Leisure World. Any questions can be directed to Post Cmdr. Rich Carson at (714) 719-6872.