Join the LW Bicycle Club for a healthy ride on Sundays (with breakfast) to El Dorado Park, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The group meets at the North Gate at 9 a.m. Everyone must wear a bicycle helmet and safe shoes. Members also enjoy happy hours, dining out, pickleball and playing Rummikub. Cycling is a low impact exercise that can keep the muscles and immune system healthy well into the

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., delivers freshly cooked meals for $10.50 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete an online application or cancel a meal for the following

For the week ending Aug. 11 Wa-Rite members lost a total of 15.5 pounds. The top loser prize was shared by Marshia Larson and Denise Stabile, each losing 2.5 pounds. Larson has increased her workouts and avoids certain foods. Stabile is an avid believer in the benefit of exercise and commitment to her morning routine, and owes last week’s success to adding an evening workout. She is also one of two

On Sept. 11, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University will open registration for the fall session. Classes will be held on campus, at satellite community locations, and online using Zoom. Over 85 classes will be offered covering a wide variety of subjects including personal finance, computer skills, music, art, crafting, fitness and wellness, Spanish, writing,

The Seniors for Peace Club will hold a demonstration that will focus on global warming on Aug. 30 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in front of the LW Globe. Climate change likely contributed to the devastating Lahaina fire in Hawaii. Too many government leaders are in denial of the scientific facts of extreme weather caused by the burning of fossil fuels. This is a threat to the right of domestic tranquility

The American Latino Club will celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Clubhouse 2 from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. A Mariachi band will play during the event. The lunch menu will include rice, beans and a choice of chicken or beef protein. A Mexican dessert will also be included. No extra meals will be ordered. Cost will be $15 for members and $17 for guests. Those attending may bring

AMERICAN LEGION POST The American Legion Post will host its annual picnic on Monday, Sept. 4, at noon in the picnic area near Clubhouse 1. All Post and Auxiliary members are welcome to attend. Cmdr. Rich Carson looks forward to kicking off the new club year with a successful picnic. The Post will provide main dish and drinks. Auxiliary members are asked to bring a salad or dessert. RSVP to

by Mary Larson LW contributor The Democratic Club continues to provide a venue for Leisure World residents to learn more about the candidates and issues involved in the down-ballot races in the upcoming 2024 elections. Karl Seckel spoke at the club’s second voter education session on Aug. 16. Seckel was first elected to the board of the Municipal Water District of OC (MWDOC) in 2020. At

The Seal Beach Animal Care Center (SBACC) will have three tables available at the Thursday, Sept. 7, Stone Soul Amphitheater show to collect cash and materials for the shelter. Volunteers from both the SBACC and LW’s Paws, Claws, and Beaks Club will be at the entrances from 6-8 p.m. collecting donations. All those who contribute a donation will be eligible to win a $25 gift card to Target, Home