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Since my family did this ….

Since my family did this every Christmas through the years, I decided to look up the phrase “Christmas Gift” in Wikipedia. It said, “The tradition of saying ‘Christmas Gift’ can be traced back as early as 1844 in the southern United States.” It further said that it was commonly used among poor Anglo farming families in rural areas, when people would wake on Christmas morning and rush to

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Since my family did this ….

Since my family did this every Christmas through the years, I decided to look up the phrase “Christmas Gift” in Wikipedia. It said, “The tradition of saying ‘Christmas Gift’ can be traced back as early as 1844 in the southern United States.” It further said that it was commonly used among poor Anglo farming families in rural areas, when people would wake on Christmas morning and rush to

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Posted on December 23, 2020

Margaret Humes, Mutual 15 ….

Margaret Humes, Mutual 15 Our family loves traditions, including certain holiday foods, church attendance, secret Santa gifts and opening one gift on Christmas Eve, which was always PJ’s. Some of the traditions were tweaked when I had children of my own. We still make dessert crepes, which consist of chocolate crepes filled with vanilla pudding, and egg rolls for New Year’s. Another special

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Margaret Humes, Mutual 15 ….

Margaret Humes, Mutual 15 Our family loves traditions, including certain holiday foods, church attendance, secret Santa gifts and opening one gift on Christmas Eve, which was always PJ’s. Some of the traditions were tweaked when I had children of my own. We still make dessert crepes, which consist of chocolate crepes filled with vanilla pudding, and egg rolls for New Year’s. Another special

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Posted on December 23, 2020

LW is aglow with the holiday spirit

Though this Christmas may be challenging, Leisure World residents have made sure to display their holiday cheer. The spirit of the season abounds, as halls are decked, wreaths are hung, and lights are strung. As you celebrate, be sure to venture out to see these wonderous sites: 1710 Tam O’Shanter Road, 12-D 13331 Twin Hills Drive, 56-L 1420 Skokie Road, 84-J 1440 Skokie Road, 89-I

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LW is aglow with the holiday spirit

Though this Christmas may be challenging, Leisure World residents have made sure to display their holiday cheer. The spirit of the season abounds, as halls are decked, wreaths are hung, and lights are strung. As you celebrate, be sure to venture out to see these wonderous sites: 1710 Tam O’Shanter Road, 12-D 13331 Twin Hills Drive, 56-L 1420 Skokie Road, 84-J 1440 Skokie Road, 89-I

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Posted on December 23, 2020

Club enters the new year with a new name

SENIOR PEACE CLUB By Nancy Goldstein LW contributor Members of the Leisure World Senior Patriots for Peace voted to change the club’s name to Leisure World Seal Beach Senior Peace Club. Although the word “patriot” is no longer in the name, the club maintains its patriotic commitment to peace and social justice. In the club’s recent election, all incumbents were re-elected, so

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Club enters the new year with a new name

SENIOR PEACE CLUB By Nancy Goldstein LW contributor Members of the Leisure World Senior Patriots for Peace voted to change the club’s name to Leisure World Seal Beach Senior Peace Club. Although the word “patriot” is no longer in the name, the club maintains its patriotic commitment to peace and social justice. In the club’s recent election, all incumbents were re-elected, so

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Posted on December 23, 2020

Ask the Epidemiologist

WHERE WE LIVE CLUB The coverage for COVID-19 on national media has been extensive, yet many still have questions about the spread of the virus and how to conduct their daily lives. Certainly, many people have missed social events and community amenitites this year. Fortunately, Dr. Anne Seifert, a LW epidemiologist, is ready to adress your concerns. The Where We Live Club is is sponsoring

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Ask the Epidemiologist

WHERE WE LIVE CLUB The coverage for COVID-19 on national media has been extensive, yet many still have questions about the spread of the virus and how to conduct their daily lives. Certainly, many people have missed social events and community amenitites this year. Fortunately, Dr. Anne Seifert, a LW epidemiologist, is ready to adress your concerns. The Where We Live Club is is sponsoring

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Posted on December 23, 2020

Democratic Club

By Mary Larson LW contributor The upcoming Orange County Board of Supervisors District 2 election was the topic of the LW Democratic Club’s December meeting. Featured speaker Nathan Searles, president of the Seal Beach Democratic Club, spoke about the importance of this election by showing how county Sheriff Don Barnes and District Attorney Todd Spitzer relate to the supervisors. Both are among

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Democratic Club

By Mary Larson LW contributor The upcoming Orange County Board of Supervisors District 2 election was the topic of the LW Democratic Club’s December meeting. Featured speaker Nathan Searles, president of the Seal Beach Democratic Club, spoke about the importance of this election by showing how county Sheriff Don Barnes and District Attorney Todd Spitzer relate to the supervisors. Both are among

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Posted on December 23, 2020

LW Baptist

By Rolland Coburn Pastor The Bible tells about Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. In those days, Caesar Augustus ordered all the world to be registered, which was the first time while Quirinius was governing Syria. Everyone went to register in his hometown. Because he was a descendant of King David, Joseph traveled 100 miles south from Nazareth in Galilee to Bethlehem, the city of David in Judea, to

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LW Baptist

By Rolland Coburn Pastor The Bible tells about Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. In those days, Caesar Augustus ordered all the world to be registered, which was the first time while Quirinius was governing Syria. Everyone went to register in his hometown. Because he was a descendant of King David, Joseph traveled 100 miles south from Nazareth in Galilee to Bethlehem, the city of David in Judea, to

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Posted on December 23, 2020

Beit Halev

Beit HaLev’s Coffee Chavurah on Zoom will celebrate the Sabbath evening on Friday, Dec. 25, at 5:30, followed by the evening service at 6. On Saturday, the morning service begins at 10:30, followed by the Coffee Chavurah. To join on Zoom, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9 152434704?pwd=THJGTE1OUXI5VXFDTWtuZHF4K3VxUT09. The nmeeting ID is 915 243 4704, and the passcode is RavGalit. Beit HaLev

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Beit Halev

Beit HaLev’s Coffee Chavurah on Zoom will celebrate the Sabbath evening on Friday, Dec. 25, at 5:30, followed by the evening service at 6. On Saturday, the morning service begins at 10:30, followed by the Coffee Chavurah. To join on Zoom, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9 152434704?pwd=THJGTE1OUXI5VXFDTWtuZHF4K3VxUT09. The nmeeting ID is 915 243 4704, and the passcode is RavGalit. Beit HaLev

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Posted on December 23, 2020

Holy Family Catholic Church

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph on Sunday, Dec. 27. The First Reading is from Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14, and the Second Reading is Colossians 3:12-21. The Gospel reading will be from Luke 2:22-40. New Year’s Day Masses Schedule Masses will be on Thursday, Dec. 31, at 4 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 1,

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Holy Family Catholic Church

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph on Sunday, Dec. 27. The First Reading is from Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14, and the Second Reading is Colossians 3:12-21. The Gospel reading will be from Luke 2:22-40. New Year’s Day Masses Schedule Masses will be on Thursday, Dec. 31, at 4 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 1,

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Posted on December 23, 2020

Community Church

By Johan Dodge Reverend This season of Advent has been focused on hope and how it isn’t just a sentiment that we have, but how we go about the work of everyday life. Community Church had the the intent to hold an outdoor, masked and socially distanced Christmas Eve service. However, the numbers in Orange County are not going in the right direction. As of this writing, the ICU beds are at

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Community Church

By Johan Dodge Reverend This season of Advent has been focused on hope and how it isn’t just a sentiment that we have, but how we go about the work of everyday life. Community Church had the the intent to hold an outdoor, masked and socially distanced Christmas Eve service. However, the numbers in Orange County are not going in the right direction. As of this writing, the ICU beds are at

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Posted on December 23, 2020

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Since my family did this ….

Since my family did this ….

Margaret Humes, Mutual 15 ….

Margaret Humes, Mutual 15 ….

LW is aglow with the holiday spirit

LW is aglow with the holiday spirit

Club enters the new year with a new name

Club enters the new year with a new name

Ask the Epidemiologist

Ask the Epidemiologist

Democratic Club

Democratic Club

LW Baptist

LW Baptist

Beit Halev

Beit Halev

Holy Family Catholic Church

Holy Family Catholic Church

Community Church

Community Church

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