Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Jan. 4, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. with Ven. Kusala, who presents Buddhism in a simple way. The group is interactive and people are encouraged to ask questions. Donations are welcome and will support Kusala in his teachings. For more information, go to www.urbandharma.org or call 714-468-6887.

The Christian Women’s Fellowship and Bible Study group will meet on Monday, Jan. 24 in Clubhouse 3, Room 6 at 10 a.m. to discuss chapters 27 and 28 in the book “Loving God with All Your Mind.” All residents are invited to attend. For more information, call Jean Davidson at 562-431-0597 or Marge Singleton at 562-594-8100.

LWers are invited to start the new year with praise at Assembly of God’s monthly hymn sing on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. All are welcome to attend. Fellowship time will follow the service; snacks will be provided.

AMERICAN LATINO CLUB The American Latino Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 11:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The Valentine-themed lunch menu will consist of lasagna (vegetarian or meat), a slice of garlic bread, a green salad, drinks (lemonade, hibiscus water, coffee or tea), and a Valentine cookie. The club will also hold a 50/50 raffle. The cost for the lunch is $10 per person and

Are you ready in for an emergency? Join the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training starting Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 6-8 p.m. The class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. LW CERT is a club of residents who are trained to help selves and others in an emergency. During the training, people will learn to: • Plan for emergencies, power outages, and earthquakes. •

The Concerned Shareholders Club is going to have guest speakers from Frontier at its next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 1 p.m. The representatives will show the group how LWers can save money on internet, TV and telephone services. People are encouraged to bring their bill for profession evaluation. Frontier also participates in the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program

by Mary Larson LW contributor Seal Beach City Council candidate Mariann Klinger will be the speaker at the LW Democratic Club membership meeting on Jan. 25. The meeting will again be held in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 1 p.m. Club members and supporters can join the meeting in person or Zoom. To receive a Zoom link email lwsbcemocraticclub@gmail.com. The LW Democratic Club is supporting Klinger

American Legion Auxiliary’s mission statement is “In the Spirit of Service, Not Self.” The mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of veterans, active military, and their families, at home and abroad. For God and Country, the American Legion Auxiliary advocate for veterans, educate citizens,