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Resident is ‘over the moon’ meeting astronauts

MEMBER COLUMN by Donna Gambol LW contributor “Are you astronauts?” was my enthusiastic query when two petite women, dressed in blue jumpsuits, came through the door of the car rental facility at the Long Beach Airport. “Indeed we are,” was their response. “Wow, you’re Christina Koch, and you’re Nicole Mann,” I said, reading the embroidered name tags on their uniforms.

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Resident is ‘over the moon’ meeting astronauts

MEMBER COLUMN by Donna Gambol LW contributor “Are you astronauts?” was my enthusiastic query when two petite women, dressed in blue jumpsuits, came through the door of the car rental facility at the Long Beach Airport. “Indeed we are,” was their response. “Wow, you’re Christina Koch, and you’re Nicole Mann,” I said, reading the embroidered name tags on their uniforms.

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Posted on July 7, 2021

GRF BOD Executive Committee Agenda

Friday, July 9, 1 p.m. Administration Conference Room A and via Zoom To view the live GRF Board meeting, go to www.lwsb.com. The tab will be active at 12:45 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The livestreaming uses YouTube live and terminates at the close of the meeting. 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call/Notice of Quorum 3. Chairs Announcements a. Introduction of Guests and Staff

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GRF BOD Executive Committee Agenda

Friday, July 9, 1 p.m. Administration Conference Room A and via Zoom To view the live GRF Board meeting, go to www.lwsb.com. The tab will be active at 12:45 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The livestreaming uses YouTube live and terminates at the close of the meeting. 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call/Notice of Quorum 3. Chairs Announcements a. Introduction of Guests and Staff

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Posted on July 7, 2021

Community Blood Drive

The City of Seal Beach has partnered with the American Red Cross to host a monthly community blood drive at the Mary Wilson Library/Senior Center located at 707 Electric Ave, Seal Beach. The next blood drive is July 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Future dates are Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 and Dec. 29 For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call the American Red Cross at (800)

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Community Blood Drive

The City of Seal Beach has partnered with the American Red Cross to host a monthly community blood drive at the Mary Wilson Library/Senior Center located at 707 Electric Ave, Seal Beach. The next blood drive is July 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Future dates are Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 and Dec. 29 For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call the American Red Cross at (800)

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Posted on July 7, 2021

Yoga Club

Yoga is a great tool to increase strength, balance and flexibility. Classes are available in Clubhouse 6 every Wednesday: 9-10 a.m.: “Yoga for Healthy Aging” with Sally Burns 10:15-11:15 a.m.: with Travis Ott-Conn. The cost is $35 for five classes or $8 for drop-ins. Jenny Ahn also teaches onehour yoga classes on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. for $5 per class.Text or

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Yoga Club

Yoga is a great tool to increase strength, balance and flexibility. Classes are available in Clubhouse 6 every Wednesday: 9-10 a.m.: “Yoga for Healthy Aging” with Sally Burns 10:15-11:15 a.m.: with Travis Ott-Conn. The cost is $35 for five classes or $8 for drop-ins. Jenny Ahn also teaches onehour yoga classes on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. for $5 per class.Text or

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Posted on July 7, 2021

Sharp declines in cancer screening

The total number of cancer screening tests received by women through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (Early Detection Program) declined by 87 percent for breast cancer and 84 percent for cervical cancer during April 2020, as compared with the previous five-year averages for that month. Prolonged delays in screening

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Sharp declines in cancer screening

The total number of cancer screening tests received by women through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (Early Detection Program) declined by 87 percent for breast cancer and 84 percent for cervical cancer during April 2020, as compared with the previous five-year averages for that month. Prolonged delays in screening

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Posted on July 7, 2021

Medical Qi Gong Club

The Medical Qi Gong Club meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. George Stemmann, who began his tai chi studies at the Long Beach Senior Center and has since studied with Dave Heilig, uses movement to promote wellness, longevity and selfhealing. He offers instruction on how to maintain health, reduce pain and relieve stress through prescribed movements.

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Medical Qi Gong Club

The Medical Qi Gong Club meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. George Stemmann, who began his tai chi studies at the Long Beach Senior Center and has since studied with Dave Heilig, uses movement to promote wellness, longevity and selfhealing. He offers instruction on how to maintain health, reduce pain and relieve stress through prescribed movements.

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Posted on July 7, 2021

405 Freeway Construction Update

The Orange County Transportation Authority, in cooperation with Caltrans, is widening the San Diego Freeway (I-405) between SR-73 and I-605.The project is improving 16 miles of I-405 between the SR-73 freeway in Costa Mesa and I-605 near the Los Angeles County line. Construction updates are as follows: Bolsa Avenue Demolition Activities Crews are demolishing a portion of the Bolsa Avenue bridge

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405 Freeway Construction Update

The Orange County Transportation Authority, in cooperation with Caltrans, is widening the San Diego Freeway (I-405) between SR-73 and I-605.The project is improving 16 miles of I-405 between the SR-73 freeway in Costa Mesa and I-605 near the Los Angeles County line. Construction updates are as follows: Bolsa Avenue Demolition Activities Crews are demolishing a portion of the Bolsa Avenue bridge

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Posted on July 7, 2021

It’s the weekend; live bands are back

LIVE DANCE BANDS Beginning July 18, the Weekend Live Band Dances are back in Leisure World clubhouses. The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing swing and jazz standards, music for dreaming and dancing. The band is back to its normal venue at Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sundays at 6 p.m., starting July 18. Whether it be

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It’s the weekend; live bands are back

LIVE DANCE BANDS Beginning July 18, the Weekend Live Band Dances are back in Leisure World clubhouses. The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing swing and jazz standards, music for dreaming and dancing. The band is back to its normal venue at Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sundays at 6 p.m., starting July 18. Whether it be

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Posted on July 7, 2021

LW Library Hours

The LW Library is open Monday- Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. People can bring their own devices or browse shelves for reading material, sit down and relax in air-conditioned comfort. Four computers are available for use with no appointments required. The Orange County Register, Long Beach Press Telegram, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today and more are now

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LW Library Hours

The LW Library is open Monday- Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. People can bring their own devices or browse shelves for reading material, sit down and relax in air-conditioned comfort. Four computers are available for use with no appointments required. The Orange County Register, Long Beach Press Telegram, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today and more are now

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Posted on July 7, 2021

Bathroom Accessibility Grant

The City of Seal Beach Bathroom Accessibility Program has been approved for another cycle of funding. Starting July 1, the city can spend nearly $200,000 on grants to Leisure World residents for the Bathroom Accessibility Program. For over 15 years, the City of Seal Beach has offered the Seal Beach Bathroom Accessibility Program to help residents modify their bathrooms. As of 2020, LWers with more

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Bathroom Accessibility Grant

The City of Seal Beach Bathroom Accessibility Program has been approved for another cycle of funding. Starting July 1, the city can spend nearly $200,000 on grants to Leisure World residents for the Bathroom Accessibility Program. For over 15 years, the City of Seal Beach has offered the Seal Beach Bathroom Accessibility Program to help residents modify their bathrooms. As of 2020, LWers with more

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Posted on July 7, 2021

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Resident is ‘over the moon’ meeting astronauts

Resident is ‘over the moon’ meeting astronauts

GRF BOD Executive Committee Agenda

GRF BOD Executive Committee Agenda

Community Blood Drive

Community Blood Drive

Yoga Club

Yoga Club

Sharp declines in cancer screening

Sharp declines in cancer screening

Medical Qi Gong Club

Medical Qi Gong Club

405 Freeway Construction Update

405 Freeway Construction Update

It’s the weekend; live bands are back

It’s the weekend; live bands are back

LW Library Hours

LW Library Hours

Bathroom Accessibility Grant

Bathroom Accessibility Grant

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