Today, June 11, is the last day to turn in submissions for the LW Weekly’s special Father’s Day edition on June 18. Residents are invited to honor, memorialize or share memories of their fathers. Submissions should be no longer than 300 words. People are welcome to submit photos of their fathers. Submissions should be sent to emmad@lwsb.com by today, June 11, at 4 p.m. Written submissions

All U.S. veterans in Leisure World are invited to attend the annual veterans picnic sponsored the Filipino Association of Leisure World on July 4 in the Clubhouse 1 picnic area from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. All who register to participate will receive a gift. To RSVP, call and leave a message for Ren Villenueva at 323-854-6209 or Harry Varnas at 323-791-1141. The association is also looking for a bagpiper

LW residents are invited to celebrate Americas 250th anniversary and help save lives by participating in a Red Cross blood drive on Friday, July 10, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Optum Health Care Center, 1661 Golden Rain Road, Seal Beach, 90740. This year, Red Cross has partnered with Looney Tunes. Those who donate blood June 29-July 12 will receive an iconic American Red Cross Looney Tunes T-shirt while

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., delivers fresh meals for $11.50 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1% milk. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb. org for an application or to cancel a meal for the following day, before 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11: Chicken marsalawith mushrooms and white wine

Leisure World Seal Beach Optum HCC offers a 24-hour nurse line with registered nurses, who can also make house calls for a nominal fee. Call 562-7956216. This number is not for emergencies. In case of emergency, call 911.

Leisure World residents turned out in impressive numbers on May 30 for a free community vision screening event, where more than 180 neighbors received no cost eye evaluations and free repurposed prescription glasses. The clinic ran from 9 a.m.-l p.m., providing steady service throughout the day. Hosted in partnership with California Lions Friends in Sight (CLFIS) and supported by local Lions Club

Parkinson’s Support Group When: Tuesday, June 16, at2 p.m. Where: Optum HCC Boardwalk Conference Room No RSVP required. SoMang Society: Aging Well Educational Event When: Tuesday, June 16, from 7-9 p.m. Where: Zoom For the Zoom link and to register, call 562-977-4580. This event will be in English. SoMang Society: Korean Alzheimer’s Support Group When: Wednesday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m.