Optum HCC is looking for volunteers to take blood pressure and chat with the patients. Hours will vary. For more information, call 562-431-8908.

Receiving a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early stage of dementia can feel overwhelming. Club EML (Early Memory Loss) can help people prepare, plan and take first steps with confidence. It offers a three-week supportive, educational group for people living alone with early memory loss due to MCI, Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. In this program people will have the opportunity

from page 20 visitors arrive by bus. Everyone is invited to try it out and follow along with a dance or two and sign up for a raffle. The Zumba Gold program is a fitness party with a contagious blend of Latin and international rhythms that provides a fun, fullbody workout. —Peggy Beste

Memory Support Team, a program of Alzheimer’s OC, offers support, education, and care coordination for those living in dementia and their caretakers in Leisure World community. Services provided include: • Brainhealtheducation. • Home safety assessments. • Caregiver support/ education. • Medication reviews. • Behavioral symptom assist. • Planning for future needs.

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY AMERICA People interested in helping others who struggle with dementia can become a Dementia Friend. A Dementia Friend is someone who learns about what it’s like to live with dementia through an in-person session, and turns that understanding into action. They can make a difference in their community and people’s lives by visiting someone who lives with dementia

from page 20 Music and Movement Sponsored by Alignment Health Plan Join Alignment Health for a fun music and movement seminar to improve balance and prevent falls. RSVP by calling 562-493-9581 or just stop by. When: Wednesday, March 27 Where:LargeConferenceRoom Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon VandervoortInsuranceFormal Medicare Sales Meeting Sherry Vandervoort will provide the latest updates on Medicare

from page 20 mission has been to encourage people to learn how to dance, socialize with others and stay healthy. The club continues to gain popularity and currently has many members, including men. All attendees are asked to sign in with their name, Mutual, and unit numbers, and check in at the front desk before the class. Everyone is welcome with a minimal membership fee. Exercise shoes are recommended.

Congregation Sholom will hold a service on Zoom with Rabbi Karen Isenberg on Friday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mike Mymon will conduct the hybrid services on Saturday, March 23, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom at 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Jeff Sacks at 714-642-0122. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Vayikra. In Vayikra (He Called), the first Torah portion in the Book

Buddha Circle will meet with Ven. Kusala on Saturday, April 6, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. Kusala is well known in the Buddhist community. He presents Buddhism in simple ways. His teachings focus on how to help people suffer less and become happier. For more information, call 714-468-6887.