Even in the middle of a pandemic, disasters come, and people need to be prepared. Every Leisure World shareholder is encouraged to participate in this year’s California ShakeOut by practicing the Drop, Cover and Hold-on exercises today, Oct. 15, at 10:15 a.m. The pandemic is preventing large gatherings, but everyone can practice at home with family. Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are now held

HOME CARE by Cindy Tostado GRF member resource/assistance liaison As one ages in place it might become necessary to employ someone to assist you with the simple things we usually take for granted. Home care typically includes a non-medical companion who provides such assistance. Services may include, but are not limited to: • Companionship and socialization • Personal grooming,

by Dorothy Ferrington LW contributor In my lifetime, I do not remember being scared concerning the fate of our United States of America. I am fearful today for us as Americans. What can we do as residents of Leisure World to become part of a grassroots effort to unite RED and BLUE Americans with the objective of depolarizing America? Whether or not we vote for President Trump or for Vice President

OC VOTE The Golden Rain Foundation, in conjunction with the Orange County Registrar of Voters, has arranged for a one-day onsite Pop-Up Vote Center on Friday, Oct. 30, at the circle between Clubhouses 3 and 4. The Center will be open between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. This option is for voters who prefer to vote in person. The following services will be available without having to leave the community:

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION The City of Seal Beach is seeking input from Leisure World users on its Senior Transportation Program. A survey is available online at SealBeach.gov or riders may pick up copies from any Minibus and return them to City Hall, 211 Eighth Street, Seal Beach, or a Minibus driver. The survey is due no later than Oct. 31. The information will help the city ascertain which

The remainder of the holiday carport cleaning schedule for 2020 is as follows: Veterans Day - Nov. 11 Mutual 3, Carports 39-42, and Mutual 4, Carports 54-56, will be cleaned Friday, Oct. 30. Thanksgiving Day - Nov. 26 Mutual 11, Carports 130-131; Mutual 15, Carports 3, 6-8, 10-13; and Mutual 16, Carport 9, will be cleaned Monday, Nov. 30. Christmas Day - Dec. 25 Mutual 14, Carports 150-157;

Rabbi Rachel Axlrad will stream services via Zoom on Friday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Eric Dangott will stream Saturday morning services on Zoom at 9:30 on Oct. 17. Those who want to use Zoom with a computer, smartphone or tablet, can contact Jeff Sacks to receive a Zoom invitation via email. The invitation will have a link that you can click to join the meeting. Request the Zoom invitation