Today, Nov. 2, is Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. It is a time to pay respects and remember loved ones who have passed away. In the church, people remember those who have passed this past year on All Saints Day. All Saints is an ancient tradition that gave birth to the tradition of All Hallow’s Eve—Halloween. Today, the celebration of Halloween has become a multi-billion

There are seasons in life when storms enter with a vengeance. The torrents of life seem to relentlessly blast without mercy. But thankfully, believers can confidently trust in God’s word, which promises a hiding place. Isaiah 32:2 says “A man will be as a hiding place from the wind, And a cover from the tempest, As rivers of water in a dry place, As the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.”

Sunday, Nov. 3, is All Saints Day. It will be a beautiful service when members of Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore’s will remember all of the members that have passed into their heavenly home over the past year. An inspirational message “When the Saints Go Marching In” will be delivered by President, Jerry Brady. Beverly Anderson will read the Holy Scripture. The choir, under the direction

Christ’s second coming is the Christian’s blessed hope and the only real hope for the whole world. LW Baptist will celebrate how this hope helps believers on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. The Bible promises, “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” Churches

The Table Tennis Club will elect officers for 2024 on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 1-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 6. Those interested in running for office need to print and sign their name under the office for which they are running in Clubhouse 6 by 8 p.m. on Nov. 8. For club information, contact K.C. Park at park. keechul@sbcglobal.net or call 714-204-2848.

The Monday Bunco Club meets the second and fourth Monday of every month in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. The next meeting will be Nov. 13. Play begins at 6 p.m. sharp. All Leisure Word residents and their guests are welcome. There is a halftime social to meet neighbors and friends. Oct. 23 winners: Most buncos: Sandy Weisenstein, Lillian Munoz and Cheryl Richardson; most wins: Pat Herman; most babies:

The Yahtzee Club meets the first, third and fifth Fridays of each month. The next meeting will be Nov. 3 in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, at 1 p.m. There will be a halftime social to visit with friends and neighbors. On Oct. 20 the winner for most Yahtzees was Eleanor Zandbergen; high score went to Diane Seeger; low score, Lillian Munoz; door prize, Marilyn Moody. For information, contact Diane Seeger