There are a lot of great things happening at Faith Christian Assembly. The church has exciting plans for its members in addition to its regularly scheduled events and services, such as the men’s and women’s ministries that meet each month. One thing to look forward to is Faith Christian Assembly’s “Happy Birthday, Jesus” celebration and a not-so-secret special guest speaker/worshipper

Holy Family Church is operating at its regular Mass schedule. Father Joseph Son Nguyen suggests that people wear masks while inside the church. Saturday (Vigil Mass) is at 5 p.m., and Sunday Masses are at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. Weekday Masses are Monday-Saturday at 8:30 a.m., and confessions are on Saturdays from 4-4:45 p.m. To receive a copy of the weekly parish bulletin, sign up at https://

Sunday school at LW Baptist begins at 9:15 a.m., followed by worship at 10 a.m., featuring the song “Jesus is the Cornerstone.” The Scripture passage for this week is Luke 20, where religious leaders question Jesus’ authority. “Tell us by what authority you are doing these things,” they said. “Who gave you this authority?” Jesus answers by telling a parable and quoting the prophecy

Buddha Circle’s meditation drop-in sessions meet via Zoom every Tuesday and Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. Each session will include guided meditations and instruction on simple meditation techniques that, when practiced regularly, can reduce unnecessary suffering and improve general health and happiness. All experience levels are welcome, and questions are encouraged. The sessions will be led by

HOLIDAYS ARE HERE by Susan Hopewell GRF president Thanksgiving, the beginning of our holiday season, is always a special celebration. In my family, our tradition is to gather for a potluck turkey dinner, watch football and play cards. The house is filled with laughter. We have an open-door policy for those who do not have any place to go to celebrate. Last year, due to COVID,

On behalf of the Interfaith Council of Leisure World (ICLW), the following poems and prayers are offered for reflection this Thanksgiving Day. Grateful blessings and prayers for healing and good health this holy-day season. “We Thank Thee,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson For flowers that bloom about our feet, Father, we thank Thee. For tender grass so fresh, so sweet, Father, we thank Thee. For

SCHMOOZE CLUB The Schmooze Club will meet in person as well as on Zoom on Tuesday, Dec. 14, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. Individually wrapped refreshments, schmoozing (socializing) and sign-ins begin at 10 a.m. Renowned musician Leo Cheyapov will entertain the group from 10:30-11:30 a.m., and Rabbi Shmuel Marcus of Chabad of Cypress will greet everyone after the long COVID- 19 hiatus. Cheyapov,

SUNSHINE CLUB The Sunshine Club will not meet on Nov. 26, the Friday following Thanksgiving. The club will resume its regular Zoom meetings on Friday, Dec. 3, with Dr. Susan Sleep, who will give a presentation about skin cancer. The Sunshine Club will continue to meet via Zoom in December, and any changes will be published ahead of time. The club meets every Friday from 10 a.m.-noon,