by Ellen Brannigan LW contributor For 33 years Teresa Cortez-Berumen has been selling the freshest fruits and vegetables at Berumen Farms Inc., which is her brother’s business. Cortez-Berumen works seven days a week. The Berumen Farms crops are grown in San Luis Obispo and brought to Anaheim Hills, where Cortez-Berumen packs the produce into her truck and delivers it fresh to different markets

by Mary Larson LW contributor All Leisure World residents, regardless of political affiliation, are invited to attend a special gathering on Friday, Sept. 2, in Clubhouse 4 at 9:30 a.m. The event is being co-sponsored by Social Security Works and the LW Democratic Club. This will be an indoor event, and people are asked to wear masks. The event will feature: •Entertainment by Jon “Bowzer”

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

This elf, also known as Midge Bash (l) of Mutual 14, came off the shelf to make a surprise visit to former GRF Board Member Phil Mandeville, Mutual 11. She has collaborated with Mandeville on a number of projects here in Leisure World, and both were active CERT trainers. She and all his friends wish him the best in the aftermath of a recent birthday celebration.

SUNSHINE CLUB Leisure World residents are invited to join the Sunshine Club in a day trip to the Los Angeles Griffith Observatory on Friday, Sept. 23. The Griffith Observatory is a great place for tourists to explore the universe in the heart of Los Angeles. It is known as Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos. Visitors may look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows