by Mary Larson LW contributor Leisure World Democratic Club will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at noon via Zoom. Login information can be found on page 9 of the club’s Oct. 6 newsletter. Anyone who needs help retrieving the login information can email democraticclubsblw@gmail. com or call (562) 296-8521. Katrina Foley will be the guest speaker at the meeting. She was elected to the Orange

Mutual 8 will hold its community picnic on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 1-4 p.m. at the Clubhouse 1 picnic tables. Hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, bottled water, condiments and paper goods will be provided. People are asked to bring a side dish that serves 6-8 people and wear a mask while waiting in the food line. People must RSVP with their preferred main dish by Sunday, Oct. 17. Transportation

The Italian American Club will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Masks are required to attend the meeting. Those who have questions or comments can call the club president at (562) 355-2918.

The following is summary of the security report for September. The report has been edited for brevity and clarity. FIRE: 2 •Sept. 5, 9:12 p.m., Mutual 12 New batteries were required for a fire alarm. •Sept. 5, 12:45 p.m., Mutual 2 Smoke was detected due to burnt toast, no fire reported. THEFT: 9 •Sept. 4, 12:41 p.m., Mutual 9 A resident stated she was missing silverware

the prayerbooks will be available at the in-person Shabbat services. Beit HaLev is a Jewish Universalist community. It is progressive in thought and traditional in liturgy. The services are joyous, meaningful and musical. Everyone who seeks a path to the divine is welcome. To request a membership form for Beit HaLev, call Rabbi Galit-Shirah at (562) 715-0888 or email duets@icloud.com.