Though the building is closed to residents because of COVID-19 precautions, LW Library staff continues its curbside pick-up program. You may request materials from the library collection via email at LWLibrary@lwsb.com or by calling (562) 598-2431, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Emails should include your name, library card number, phone number, and what kinds of materials you like to read and/or

Get off the couch! There are two low-impact dance clubs you can join, both of which meet at Veterans Park. Zumba Club meets on Mondays at 4 p.m., and the Dance Fitness Club comes together on Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Both are free during the pandemic. For more information, contact Jim Blanchard at (714) 487-2446.

The Video Producers Club offers free, weekly Zoom classes, as well as a social opportunity. Classes are as follows: • Monday, 2 p.m.: Zoom class for iPad and Mac users hosted by Fred Carpenter. For an invite to his class, email sail1942@gmail.com. • Wednesday, 10 a.m.: Beginners’ Zoom class for Windows and Android users with Charlie Guggino. For an invite to this class, email

Sunday Leisure Bikers ride to Long Beach Municipal Golf Course and have breakfast, then continue to El Dorado park for a 2-mile hike at the Nature Center. There are also rides on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All are invited to join; helmets, safe shoes and masks are a must. Call Mary Romero at (562) 810-4266 for more information.

LW residents are invited to submit reviews of their favorite books for publication in the LW Weekly. Include your name and mutual and telephone numbers. The reviews are subject to editing and will run as space allows. Email submissions to pattym@lwsb.com.

This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. Make- up Unexpected invitation at the shopping mall, Macy’s. Free make-up for me. No doubt that I need one The vanity, vanity neglected so long. I’m in a high chair Tall skinny young lady with full make-up Beautiful as she can be Her hands are busy, wash my face with

been vaccinated, so the rest of the community should be accommodated at upcoming clinics. Once the over-65 group is inoculated and Orange County opens the vaccine up to others, the GRF and OptumCare plan to vaccinate those under 65, as well as GRF employees, registered caregivers (unregistered caregivers will not be eligible; call Stock Transfer, (562) 431-6586, ext. 339, for registration information)