by Jack Nelson LW contributor Some years ago, I had the good fortune to walk past just as the gardeners were trimming this tree. I took a straight branch, thinking of a walking stick for an upcoming trip in the Sierras. The green bark peeled easily after some hammering to split and loosen it. The wood was light yet quite sturdy after drying it for a few days. The long stick was a great

DRUG TAKE BACK DAY The Seal Beach Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host a Drug Take Back day on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Residents can prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring pills for disposal to the front gate of Leisure World. The DEA cannot accept

FITNESS CENTER The Fitness Center opened April 12, and people need to register for their workouts. Here’s what you need to know: • Reserve a 45-minute session the day before you want to work out online. • Go to www.lwsb.com/reserve and click on the “Exercise Guy” icon. • A screen will appear with the available time slots for the next day. The site becomes active