LW’s Emergency Buddy System is a volunteer-led group from Mutual 2 that wants all LW residents accounted for in case of a disaster earthquake. The group will hold a Great Shakeout Drill on Oct. 19 at 9:45 a.m. on the Mutual 2 greenbelt between buildings 21 and 34. During the presentation, residents learn to drop, cover and hold on. They will learn how to respond during and after the earthquake.

PAWS CLAWS AND BEAKS The Paws, Claws and Beaks Club will hold its annual Halloween Potluck Party on Thursday, Oct. 12 in the Clubhouse 1 picnic area at noon. LW pet owners and their pets are welcome to join the club’s afternoon of fun, food and games. Dog owners are asked to bring their dog in costume and on a leash. Cat or bird owners are encouraged to bring a picture of their cat

The Ralphs Community Contribution Program is an easy way for Leisure World residents to raise money for the Golden Age Foundation (GAF). Each Wednesday, GAF board members will be in the Hospitality Room in Clubhouse 6 to assist residents in signing up for the program. In order to sign up for the program, the GAF will ask residents to provide their full name, email and phone number associated with their

Mutual 14 resident Ellen Brannigan met Ashley Bassett-Parkins, the owner of Lyvon (“live-on”) sustainable clothes and gifts, at the SB Farmer’s Market. Lyvon also carries many healthy organic skin and hair products such as body butter, shampoo and conditioner, hair oil and therapeutic salve. She also sells affirmation cards and clothing. “Everything to make you feel good inside and out”