WOMEN'S HEALTH Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak bones that break easily. People who smoke, have a low body weight, family members with osteoporosis, do not get enough exercise, drink alcohol (more than three drinks a day) and take certain medicines for seizures or steroids, and women over 50 are more likely to get it. There is no cure for osteoporosis, but there are things

The Leisure Leggers, a running and walking club in Leisure World for more than 20 years, meets every Monday at Clubhouse 6 at 8 a.m. for a brisk trot around the neighborhood. Dues are 99 cents per year. For more information, call president Tom Pontac at 562304-0880.

The Leisure World Seal Beach Memory Support Team will host a brain boot camp on Monday, Nov. 20, from 10-11:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. This fun event is sponsored by Alzheimer’s OC and the Memory Support Services, and is based on UCLA Longevity Center research on how to keep a brain healthy. No pre-registration is required. Everyone is welcome. For more information, email learn@alzoc.org or

Meals on Wheels Orange County in partnership with the city of Seal Beach is hosting The Lunch Cafe at the North Seal Beach Center, 3333 St. Cloud Dr., Seal Beach, Monday-Friday, from 11 a.m.-noon. It is open to anyone 60 or older. Suggested contribution is $3. Guests under 60 can enjoy lunch for $5. LW Minibus service is available for a pick up at 10:25 a.m. at the Amphitheater bus stop on St.

Tuesday, Nov. 21 Roast beef with mushroom gravy, au gratin potatoes, Mexicali corn, oatmeal cookies, Greek chicken salad with tomato, olives, cucumber, feta cheese, vinaigrette dressing and crackers. Wednesday, Nov. 22 Roast turkey with sage gravy, cornbread stuffing, garlic and chive mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, pumpkin pie, roast beef and cheese sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickle

As people age, they naturally lose muscle mass, so it’s important to strength train to stay strong. If there’s only time for one exercise, do a set set of squats, experts say. Squats strengthen all of the muscle groups in legs, including the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes, as well as muscles in the lower back and core. Those muscles provide the foundation for most activities of daily

FREE RESOURCE This month through December, including Thanksgiving Day, Lucent Care volunteers will be available to keep LW residents company and share the joy of the holiday season. These volunteer companions are nurses from Pacific College, pastors and parishioners from local churches. They are reputable, trained professionals who have been background and fingerprint checked. For more information,

The Water Aerobics Class meets daily from 8:30-9 a.m. at the LW swimming pool. Classes are fun, free and offer fundamental water calisthenics. People can wear bathing suits, or t-shirts and short. Men and women are welcome. Water exercises are a great way for older adults to stay healthy and fit. They are low-impact, easy on the joints, and a great way to develop muscle strength.

Dance Fitness class meets on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. in Veterans Plaza, and on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. in Clubhouse 6. For more class information, contact Jim Blanchard at 714-487-2446.