7.5 million influenza illnesses, 3.7 million influenza-associated medical visits, 105,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations and 6,300 influenza-associated deaths, reports the CDC. During seasons when flu vaccine viruses are similar to circulating flu viruses, flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of having to go to the doctor with flu by 40-60%. A 2021 study showed that among adults

Congregation Sholom will hold Shabbat Shuva services with Rabbi Mike Mymon on Friday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Rabbi Mymon will also lead hybrid Shabbat Shuva services on Saturday, Oct. 1, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah portion is Vayeilech from the book of Deuteronomy. In this portion, Moses concludes his speech to the Israelites, blesses Joshua, and

Service/Gathering Times: Sunday morning at 10:30 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2; Wednesday morning Bible study at 10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2; the Hymn Sing is held on the fourth Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. Sermon for this week: Many Christians are curious and have not had the opportunity to discover the foundations of their faith. People will be challenged to dig deeper when

GRF PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Marsha Gerber GRF president While assessment increases are never welcomed, you do have some financial elements working in your favor. First, when many older adults say they’re on a fixed income, that’s not really true. You’re on Social Security, where your check rises in step with inflation. Few active workers can claim that automatic jump in income.

Starting Oct. 4, monthly orientation tours hosted by the GRF Transportation Department will offer new and recently moved-in residents bus tours of the LW community so they can learn more about the location of amenities. For more information, contact Melissa Gomez at melissag@lwsb.com.

The southbound I-405 off-ramp to Seal Beach Boulevard closed Sept. 16 for one month. The Orange County Transportation Authority, in cooperation with Caltrans, is widening the San Diego Freeway (I-405) between SR-73 and I-605. The project is improving 16 miles of I-405 between the SR-73 freeway in Costa Mesa and I-605 near the Los Angeles County line. Sign up for project-wide and bridge-specific