Truth be told, my life continues to be void of such things (used to be it was only sports I boycotted!). Not that I was a big-time newshound. I wasn’t. But the small, curious part of me that was never went through withdrawals. I’m fine in my self-protected space. But now it’s time to transition back into society. Is it a relief to be able to be “free” again? Not for me, it isn’t.

Mutual 3 will conduct its board of directors meetings via Zoom until further notice. The link information will be on the agendas, which are posted on the website as well as in the laundry rooms. —Carol Ginthner, Mutual 3 president

Most of all I would like to thank our friend John Hlavac for all the work and time he spent during the COVID-19 pandemic helping the Golden Age Foundation Mobility Aids Program. He spent many hours making sure all the walkers, wheelchairs, etc. were sanitized. He delivered them no matter what time they were needed. We were some of the people who had to use his services, and we were more than satisfied.

LABOR DAY EDITION The deadline for editorial submissions for the Sept. 9 edition of the LW Weekly will be Tuesday, Aug. 31, because of the Labor Day holiday. The classified advertising deadline will be Thursday, Sept. 2, at 2:30 p.m. for the Sept. 9 edition. For more information, call (562) 430-0534.

CalFresh can help qualifying Leisure World residents receive healthy fruits and vegetables, among other groceries. Recipients receive a card similar to a debit card with money loaded every month to shop for more fruit, vegetables, protein and other healthy foods. CalFresh is funded by the USDA and administered through the Community Action Partnership in Leisure World to help improve the health