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How to dispose of old meds

by Carson J. Blomquist OptumCare Employees from the Orange County Health Care Agency and Seal Beach Police Department collected Leisure World residents’ old or expired medications for safe destruction on Oct. 24. Over the past six years, the Drug Take Back Day events have resulted in the proper disposal and/or removal from illicit use of more than 1 ton of pharmaceuticals, 60 percent of which

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How to dispose of old meds

by Carson J. Blomquist OptumCare Employees from the Orange County Health Care Agency and Seal Beach Police Department collected Leisure World residents’ old or expired medications for safe destruction on Oct. 24. Over the past six years, the Drug Take Back Day events have resulted in the proper disposal and/or removal from illicit use of more than 1 ton of pharmaceuticals, 60 percent of which

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Posted on October 28, 2020

State releases new guidelines for holiday gatherings

COVID-19 With the holiday season approaching, California last week released new guidelines for socializing that prohibit gatherings among more than three households. Officials are emphasizing the importance of maintaining health and safety measures as COVID-19 cases are spiking in some areas and among some demographics, notably older Californians. Flu season is expected to bring added

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State releases new guidelines for holiday gatherings

COVID-19 With the holiday season approaching, California last week released new guidelines for socializing that prohibit gatherings among more than three households. Officials are emphasizing the importance of maintaining health and safety measures as COVID-19 cases are spiking in some areas and among some demographics, notably older Californians. Flu season is expected to bring added

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Posted on October 28, 2020

Discuss holiday protocols ahead of the holiday season

Not giving Grandma COVID- 19 is this holiday season’s best gift, according to experts. Now is the time to discuss how to say no to gatherings when safety is not a priority. When family members disagree about COVID-19 safety precautions, planning holiday celebrations is fraught with conflict and potential health risk. And with the recent spike in positive cases of the virus, should we be gathering

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Discuss holiday protocols ahead of the holiday season

Not giving Grandma COVID- 19 is this holiday season’s best gift, according to experts. Now is the time to discuss how to say no to gatherings when safety is not a priority. When family members disagree about COVID-19 safety precautions, planning holiday celebrations is fraught with conflict and potential health risk. And with the recent spike in positive cases of the virus, should we be gathering

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Posted on October 28, 2020

Patty Mouton is this week’s speaker

SUNSHINE CLUB Patty Mouton, vice president of Alzheimer’s Orange County, will present an informative Zoom speech discussing why we have to adapt during COVID-19 and why it is so important to have advance care planning in place. She will also speak on the importance of taking especially good care of our brain health during this unusual time. To join the Zoom meeting, type https://us02web.zoom.us/j/

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Patty Mouton is this week’s speaker

SUNSHINE CLUB Patty Mouton, vice president of Alzheimer’s Orange County, will present an informative Zoom speech discussing why we have to adapt during COVID-19 and why it is so important to have advance care planning in place. She will also speak on the importance of taking especially good care of our brain health during this unusual time. To join the Zoom meeting, type https://us02web.zoom.us/j/

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Posted on October 28, 2020

Grace Kim’s niece completed her first novel

RELATIVELY SPEAKING By Grace Kim LW contributor My niece, Julie Lee, published her first novel titled “Brother’s Keeper.” Julie was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in history. After working in market research in Manhattan for more than 10 years, she decided to pursue writing full time. Julie currently lives in Georgia with her physician

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Grace Kim’s niece completed her first novel

RELATIVELY SPEAKING By Grace Kim LW contributor My niece, Julie Lee, published her first novel titled “Brother’s Keeper.” Julie was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in history. After working in market research in Manhattan for more than 10 years, she decided to pursue writing full time. Julie currently lives in Georgia with her physician

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Posted on October 28, 2020

Low-Cost Vet Clinic will be on Nov. 19

Community Church is hosting a low-cost Vet Care Clinic on Thursday, Nov.19 from 9-11 a.m. This is a clinic for both cats and Dogs. Bring dogs on leash and put cats in a crate for their safety. Contact Elaine Miller with questions and concerns at (925) 997- 3412.

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Low-Cost Vet Clinic will be on Nov. 19

Community Church is hosting a low-cost Vet Care Clinic on Thursday, Nov.19 from 9-11 a.m. This is a clinic for both cats and Dogs. Bring dogs on leash and put cats in a crate for their safety. Contact Elaine Miller with questions and concerns at (925) 997- 3412.

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Posted on October 28, 2020

Reserve your spot for the celebration

FALW The Filipino Association of Leisure World is preparing for the annual celebration of Simbang Gabi in preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. The holiday is from Dec. 16-24. Usually the Christmas season in the Philippines ends in the celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6. Father Juan Caboboy, pastor of Holy Family Church, will celebrate the mass inside the church on Wednesday,

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Reserve your spot for the celebration

FALW The Filipino Association of Leisure World is preparing for the annual celebration of Simbang Gabi in preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. The holiday is from Dec. 16-24. Usually the Christmas season in the Philippines ends in the celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6. Father Juan Caboboy, pastor of Holy Family Church, will celebrate the mass inside the church on Wednesday,

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Posted on October 28, 2020

Shredding Service is on Nov. 5

GAF The Golden Age Foundation will sponsor a shredding service event in the Clubhouse 2 parking from 10 a.m.-noon. on Thursday, Nov. 5. Residents will drop and go. Masks and social distancing is strictly enforced. Residents are asked to put documents to shred in plastic or brown bags that can be recycled. Cardboard boxes will not be accepted. GAF volunteers will guard bags until a truck

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Shredding Service is on Nov. 5

GAF The Golden Age Foundation will sponsor a shredding service event in the Clubhouse 2 parking from 10 a.m.-noon. on Thursday, Nov. 5. Residents will drop and go. Masks and social distancing is strictly enforced. Residents are asked to put documents to shred in plastic or brown bags that can be recycled. Cardboard boxes will not be accepted. GAF volunteers will guard bags until a truck

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Posted on October 28, 2020

Chess Club

This week’s puzzle is checkmate in three moves. White moves first. Any answer by black, the white’s third move is checkmate. The Chess Club is unable to play together because of the COVID-19 shutdowns. The chess puzzle will appear in the LW paper weekly. Solution to this week’s puzzle is first move bf6 - The white Bishop moves from a1 to f6.

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Chess Club

This week’s puzzle is checkmate in three moves. White moves first. Any answer by black, the white’s third move is checkmate. The Chess Club is unable to play together because of the COVID-19 shutdowns. The chess puzzle will appear in the LW paper weekly. Solution to this week’s puzzle is first move bf6 - The white Bishop moves from a1 to f6.

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Posted on October 28, 2020

Club gives $20,000 to Meals on Wheels Orange County

By Tim Kelsey SB Recreation Manager The city of Seal Beach operates a meal program for seniors at the North Seal Beach Community Center through partnership with Meals on Wheels Orange County. The program offers home-delivered meals for residents who are in need of meal delivery. The program also consists of congregate meals available for seniors on-site at the North Seal Beach Center. All meals

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Club gives $20,000 to Meals on Wheels Orange County

By Tim Kelsey SB Recreation Manager The city of Seal Beach operates a meal program for seniors at the North Seal Beach Community Center through partnership with Meals on Wheels Orange County. The program offers home-delivered meals for residents who are in need of meal delivery. The program also consists of congregate meals available for seniors on-site at the North Seal Beach Center. All meals

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Posted on October 28, 2020

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How to dispose of old meds

How to dispose of old meds

State releases new guidelines for holiday gatherings

State releases new guidelines for holiday gatherings

Discuss holiday protocols ahead of the holiday season

Discuss holiday protocols ahead of the holiday season

Patty Mouton is this week’s speaker

Patty Mouton is this week’s speaker

Grace Kim’s niece completed her first novel

Grace Kim’s niece completed her first novel

Low-Cost Vet Clinic will be on Nov. 19

Low-Cost Vet Clinic will be on Nov. 19

Reserve your spot for the celebration

Reserve your spot for the celebration

Shredding Service is on Nov. 5

Shredding Service is on Nov. 5

Chess Club

Chess Club

Club gives $20,000 to Meals on Wheels Orange County

Club gives $20,000 to Meals on Wheels Orange County

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