Buddha Circle will meet with Ven. Kusala on Saturday, Feb. 3, 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.

The Season of Lent will begin with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14 for Holy Family Catholic Church in Leisure World. The beginning of Lent is marked by many with ashes, hence the name Ash Wednesday, which falls on Feb. 14 this year. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and Ash Wednesday is always 46 days before Easter Sunday, which will be on Sunday, March 31, this year. Holy Family’s Ash Wednesday

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GOLDEN AGE FOUNDATION The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) will host its fourth Leisure World Centenarian Celebration on Tuesday, April 23. GAF’s goal is to recognize and celebrate every shareholder in LW who has reached this extraordinary point in life. People who know a LW shareholder who is or will be turning 99.5 years young in 2024 should call or text one of the numbers below. People should

EMERGENCY INFORMATION COUNCIL The Emergency Information Council (EIC) has partnered with careasy.org to accept vehicle donations to fund emergency preparedness activities in Leisure World. People can now easily donate their unwanted car, truck, motorcycle, RV, golf cart or boat and qualify for a significant tax deduction while supporting Leisure World residents resilience in an emergency incident.

The American Latino Club will meet in February for a Valentine’s Day themed event on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 11:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Lunch will be provided by Wahoo’s and includes one taco or enchilada with a choice of carnitas (pork), chicken breast, or vegetarian. The meal also includes rice, beans, salsa and a Valentine cookie. The meal is $15 per member and $17 for guests. Everyone

American Legion Auxiliary fashion show, luncheon and raffle: March 9 The women of the American Legion Auxiliary are excited to present their annual fashion show and luncheon fundraiser. The event will be held on March 9 in Clubhouse 2 at 11 a.m. Carol’s in Old Town Seal Beach will provide the fashions. Lunch will be served, and people can try to win one of the many raffle prizes. Last