Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Sept. 3, with Ven. Kusala in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. Ven. Kusala is well-known in the Buddhist community and presents Buddhism in a simple way. He teaches people how to suffer less and become happier. Donations are welcome and will support Kusala in his teachings. For more information, go to www.urbandharma.org or call (714) 468-6887.

The Hymn Sing, sponsored by LW Assembly of God Church, will be held this Sunday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. All residents are welcome to attend. People will be able to choose a favorite hymn to sing, and then make new friends at the ice cream social following the event.

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, most often verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors. People are welcome to worship and explore God’s word together “that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine” (Romans 1:12). Message From the Pastor The first verse in the book of Genesis ends

On Friday, Aug. 26, Congregation Sholom will hold a potluck dinner prior to services in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 5 p.m. A sign-up sheet has been sent to members. There will be a magic show presented by Edwin Smith following dinner at 5:45. Services conducted by Rabbi Mike Mymon will begin following the show at 6:30 p.m. and will also be available on Zoom. Hybrid services continue on Saturday, Aug.

not the law of thy mother” (Proverbs 1:8). Proverbs can be seen as a collection of wise sayings from a loving parent, whose main message is that blessings of peace and prosperity come to those who seek wisdom–particularly God’s wisdom. But Proverbs is followed by the book of Ecclesiastes, which seems to say, “It’s not that simple.” The preacher quoted in Ecclesiastes observed that he

Room at 5 p.m. each week. Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. To receive a free newsletter or more information on the church, call (562)598-9010, email contact@fcachurch.net, or visit the website at www.FCAchurch.net.

HCC by Sylvia Hernandez Optum HealthCare Center Consider this: more than 80% of mature adults (age 55+) take vitamin or mineral supplements, according to an AARP survey in 2019. This brings to mind a simple question, are supplements worth taking? As adults mature, the body isn’t as efficient in absorbing nutrients. To add to this nutrient deficit, many older adults lack the energy, appetite

Joyful Line Dance meets upstairs in Clubhouse 6 every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The club provides Leisure World residents a way to improve their physical, social and mental well-being each week through dance and community. The Joyful Line Dance Club has multiple leaders who take turns leading the class to add variety. Noly Anglo is a new leader to the class and brings fresh new steps

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals for $9.75 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. To cancel a meal for the following