Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the community. It accepts donations of clean used towels; new, unopened travel size shampoo, soap and lotion; and disposable razors. The only clothing accepted is new socks and new underwear for men and women. To donate any of these items, contact Susan Hopewell at (562) 430-6044 or Linda Neer

The Art History Club’s first session will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 9:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 3. The class will not teach painting or drawing, but explain and discuss backgrounds of historically renowned artworks. During the meetings, club members will listen to lectures on art movements and artists while viewing projected pictures of their masterpieces. Over the next year, the club

GAF The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that has made a positive impact in LW since 1973. Through the support of volunteers, individuals and organizations, the GAF has organized and implemented many programs that have benefitted the community at no additional cost to residents. People who have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) are required to take

Seen any good movies lately? Read a great book? Attended a fantastic local theater production? LW residents are invited to submit reviews for publication in the LW Weekly. Include all pertinent information, such as author names, location information, movie ratings, etc. Send reviews with your name, Mutual and telephone numbers to pattym@lwsb.com. All reviews are subject to editing for content

there thanked her, then informed her the hospital would need about 450 per month. So she turned to the neighborhood- based social media site NextDoor. About 10 women responded to that ad, which gets reposted periodically. After the pandemic closed down her bowling league, Turner started masks for nurses and others at Los Alamitos Medical Center. She had learned to sew from YouTube tutorials