SCHMOOZE CLUB The Schmooze Club will be meeting in person as well as on Zoom, on Tuesday, Dec. 14, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. Individually wrapped refreshments, schmoozing (socializing) and sign-ins begin at 10 a.m. Renowned musician Leo Cheyapov will entertain the group from 10:30-11:30 a.m., and Rabbi Shmuel Marcus of Chabad of Cypress will greet everyone after the long COVID-19 hiatus.

The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) is launching its “Give Where You Live” campaign to raise awareness among residents about the value of contributing to the GAF. Ralphs announced that it is committed to giving $2 million over the next year through its Community Contributions program. This is a great opportunity to help the GAF help those who in need. During Thanksgiving, many households purchase

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

OPTUM & AETNA To kick off the holiday season, Optum and Aetna will provide a sweet treat for residents who stop by the Optum Healthcare Center from 2-3:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12. Choose from a mini pie or cookie. No RSVP is needed. Masks are required.

LW WEEKLY Some deadlines at the LW Weekly will change as the paper transitions to a new printer effective Nov. 18. The move was necessitated because the current printer is shifting operations to a Riverside plant that cannot accommodate Weekly’s print needs. Because of longer turn-around and delivery times, some advertising deadlines will be earlier in the production cycle. Also, editors

HOLIDAY REMINDER GRF offices are closed today, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. The Leisure World Maintenance Department will be on call for emergencies at (562) 594-4754. The Minibus and Access bus will operate on the holiday schedule.