21 July 2021

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Help the community at upcoming blood drive

Help the community at upcoming blood drive


by CJ Blomquist OptumCare Pandemic or not, there is always a need for blood donations. These donations serve patients in critical circumstances, such as those in surgery or in need of a transfusion. Each quarter, the Health Care Center hosts an American Red Cross blood drive, and the next one is on Friday, July 23, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Appointment required. It used to be easy to walk in and

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LWers learn to say ‘no’ to sugar

LWers learn to say ‘no’ to sugar


WA-RITE Carol Chambers presented a program on sugar at the July 9 Wa-Rite meeting. Not only is sugar addicting, but it also wreaks havoc on the body when consumed at high levels, especially in the form of high-fructose corn syrup or sugar that’s been refined and bleached. This can trigger the process that leads to heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Sugar also triggers inflammation, which

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Most LWers believe communication channels are open but there’s room for improvement

Most LWers believe communication channels are open but there’s room for improvement


AND THE SURVEY SAID by Ruth Osborn managing editor In a GRF communications survey conducted in May, a majority of residents said the frequency of communication with the GRF is “just the right amount” and their No. 1 channel for community news is the LW Weekly. Among the 500 residents who responded, most are satisfied with communication channels, but the results and comments also

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Hula club shares ‘Tiny Bubbles,’ big fun

Hula club shares ‘Tiny Bubbles,’ big fun


HUI O HULA Hui O Hula dancers recently participated in a luau party held in two senior group houses in Long Beach. Residents, their families and staff had fun dancing to “Tiny Bubbles,” made popular by Don Ho. Anyone planning a luau or island-themed party should contact Kaye Huff at (562) 431-2242 to book some Hawaiian entertainment. There are two weekly opportunities to share some aloha

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This place must be crazy!

This place must be crazy!


RESTAURANT REVIEW Crazy Fish Grill, 12420 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach (562) 489-9411 www.crazyfish.com/location/ seal-beach/ Open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. by Donna Gambol LW contributor Who would open a fast-food fish restaurant during a pandemic? Crazy Fish. Who would open a fast-food fish restaurant right next door to Rubio’s, also a fast-food