by Jim Greer LW contributor In his most recent April General Conference address, President Russell M. Nelson challenges people to “Start today to increase your faith.” He encouraged people to become better through repentance, keeping temple covenants, and remembering the pandemic’s lessons. The prophet went on to encourage us by stating, “The Lord does not require perfect faith for

Rabbi Karen Isenberg will stream service on Friday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 17, at 9:30 a.m. New members who want to watch the livestream should contact Jeff Sacks to receive a Zoom invitation. Text Jeff at (714) 642-0122, or email him at jfsacks@gmail.com. The link will have the meeting ID and password embedded. Those who want more details or need to practice can call Jeff ahead

As the local community begins to open up again, Pastor Lisa Rotchford will preach a message titled “Opening Up Our Eyes to a Living Faith” on Sunday, April 18. Sunday worship services are held at 9:30 a.m. in the courtyard for the outside service, and 10:30 for the service inside the sanctuary, 13564 Saint Andrews Drive. Sharon Heck accompanies the service with hymns on the organ. Join

Prevent age-related muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, with strength training. Via Zoom, certified personal trainer and Leisure World resident Eunis “WildFire!” Christensen leads simple at-home workouts with dumbbells and stretch tubing/bands every Monday at 4 p.m. This free, interactive half-hour group class is designed to help people stay strong and healthy for years to come. Email wildfire1@truetomybody.com

A Landmark Balance & Stability class is now on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. via Zoom. Go to https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/84982522530; the meeting ID is 849 8252 2530, and the password is practice. A certified instructor teaches the free, 40-minute class that focuses on balance, shifting weight and cognizant activities. It broadcasts at around 4:20-4:40 p.m. every day on the Spectrum Cable Channel 1390

Stress is a normal part of life, but how you deal with that stress makes a big difference to your health. Connect with others and learn tips on ways to better manage the stress in your life every Wednesday at 10 a.m. The free series sponsored by Monarch Healthcare & Scan Independence at Home continues until June 23. To join the Zoom meeting, go to scanhealthplan.zoom. us/j/95741470401.

If you have a family member with memory impairment who has recently tested positive for COVID-19, Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC) COVID+ Memory Care Unit at Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa may have beds available. The no-cost unit is for short-term stays for COVIDpositive patients with memory loss who are experiencing mild symptoms or are asymptomatic and do not require hospitalbased

The Orange County Health Care Agency continues to offer free COVID-19 tests, including at drive-through sites at the Orange County Fairgrounds and the Anaheim Convention Center. The PCR tests are free, but appointments are required via 360clinic.fulgentgenetics. com/. The fairgrounds site is open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., and the convention center is open Tuesday-Friday, noon-7 p.m., and Saturday,