JFTB The California Army National Guard is completing an Environmental Assessment (EA) at Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) addressing potential effects associated with the installation and operation of a solar panel-based renewable energy generation facility (REGF) on the installation. The proposed project—construction projected to begin in December— is part of the U.S. Army’s implementation

Let the expert trainers at California Phones help you make the most of your smartphone. Android and iPhone webinar trainings are offered free from the comfort of your own home. Space is limited. Learn how to operate basic functions, send text messages, make text larger, connect Bluetooth devices, make smartphones louder and easier to hear, and more. This is a two-part online training. To participate,

Leisure World shareholder/members can sell used vehicles in the Administration parking lot from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on the fourth Saturdays of the month. Vehicles must have current DMV registrations and GRF decals as well as be insured. In addition to cars, motorhomes, motorcycles, golf carts, bikes, trikes and scooters may be sold. The owner does not need to be present. A single “for sale” sign

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

Leisure World residents are invited to sign up for the GRF’s one-way, real time community notification system. LW Live is designed to keep people informed during emergencies and get the word out about safety, recreation and governance issues. All you need is an email address. To sign up online, log onto www.lwsb.com and click the “LW Live” icon to the right. For more information, call

The Golden Age Foundation’s (GAF) Battery collection buckets are now the behind Building 5 in the alley. Consumer batteries, including hearing aid batteries, are acceptable for recycling. LWers are asked to drop off small batteries behind Building 5 in the orange buckets, which are picked up by an outside contractor. LWers can drop off batteries at any time that is convenient for them. No printer

The Chinese Friendship Club meets every Thursday at 1p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. During the meetings, the group plays games, and members get to know one another better. There will be no refreshments served. Everyone is welcome to join. The club does not charge membership fees. Call club president Stella Huang at (562) 588-3014 for more information.

The next low-cost dog and cat vaccination clinic will be held Thursday, Aug. 26, from 9-11 a.m. at LW Community Church near the St. Andrew’s gate. Dogs and cats must be on leashes or in crates for the safety of all involved. For more information, contact Elaine Miller at (925) 997-3412 or the Vet Care Clinic at 1-800-988-8387.

by Mary Larson LW contributor Unless the situation relating to the COVID-19 pandemic deteriorates further, SBLW Democratic Club members will meet face-toface for the first time in more than a year on Wednesday, Aug. 18 in Clubhouse 2 (located at 13681 El Dorado Drive) begining at noon. Members who have an email address or phone number registered with the club will be notified if a last-minute