Pastor Johan Dodge will return to the pulpit on Sunday, Jan. 16, after a time of refreshment with his family. He will speak on the topic “Fruit of the Vine/ Fruit of the Spirit.” He offers the following reflection to guide church members’ prayers and devotions throughout the week: “The Holy Spirit enlivens each person with unique gifts that nurture faith and serve the common good. To identify

Rabbi-Cantor Galit-Shirah has decided to postpone Beit HaLev’s return to live, in-person services until March. The omicron surge will hopefully have ebbed and the extension of the mask mandate will hopefully be lifted by then. Until then, Beit HaLev livestream services are on Facebook at Facebook.com/ galityomtov and Zoom. To join the Zoomagogue community, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 9152434704?pwd=THJGTE1O

TRAVELING TIGERS On Jan. 19, the Traveling Tigers will welcome Diane Wood and Gerald Gaughen, a couple who re-created Wood’s family’s adventure from Michigan to California along Route 66. Everyone is invited to bring their own lunches to Clubhouse 3, Room 9. The room will be called to order by club President Ed Hickman at noon, and the presentation will begin at 1 p.m. All attendees must

The Leisure World Genealogy Club ushers in a new president in 2022. Janet Lessin has lived in Leisure World for five years and has been working on her genealogy for 40 years, going back 10 generations. The first general membership meeting of the year is Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. The group will play Genealogy Bingo, with delicious prizes. All members and guests must be masked.

Elvis was in the building on his birthday, Jan. 5, when the Community Karaoke singers celebrated in song. Anna Le did a strong rendition of the popular hit “Surrender,” and Vito Villamor sang the catchy “Kiss Me Quick.” “It’s Now or Never” was Gerry Tagaloa’s selection, while Karen Morris chose “Good Luck Charm.” Also performing that night were Tony Tupas and Richard Yokomi,