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CDC says community use of cloth masks helps control the spread of COVID-19

The novel coronavirus discovered in 2019 (COVID-19) is primarily transmitted by respiratory droplets generated when people cough, sneeze, sing, talk or breathe. This is why the CDC recommends community use of non-valved, multilayer cloth masks to reduce the emission of virus-laden droplets. It’s especially relevant for asymptomatic or presymptomatic infected wearers who feel well and may be unaware

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CDC says community use of cloth masks helps control the spread of COVID-19

The novel coronavirus discovered in 2019 (COVID-19) is primarily transmitted by respiratory droplets generated when people cough, sneeze, sing, talk or breathe. This is why the CDC recommends community use of non-valved, multilayer cloth masks to reduce the emission of virus-laden droplets. It’s especially relevant for asymptomatic or presymptomatic infected wearers who feel well and may be unaware

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Posted on December 2, 2020

Meals on Wheels, Long Beach

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include a hot dinner, cold lunch, dessert and an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. The cold lunch may be an entrée salad or a sandwich with a small side salad. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Caron Adler at (562) 439-5000, ext. 2, or visit

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Meals on Wheels, Long Beach

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include a hot dinner, cold lunch, dessert and an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. The cold lunch may be an entrée salad or a sandwich with a small side salad. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Caron Adler at (562) 439-5000, ext. 2, or visit

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Posted on December 2, 2020

Hot Meals Drive Through Program

The Hot Meals Drive Through program is available for residents of Orange County’s District 2, which includes Leisure World Seal Beach. Participants must be aged 60 and older, single parents or unemployed individuals or have disabilities. There are three sites open one day per week at which people may pick up two dinner meals. Qualified applicants must register in advance at www.ocmeals.com. Anyone

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Hot Meals Drive Through Program

The Hot Meals Drive Through program is available for residents of Orange County’s District 2, which includes Leisure World Seal Beach. Participants must be aged 60 and older, single parents or unemployed individuals or have disabilities. There are three sites open one day per week at which people may pick up two dinner meals. Qualified applicants must register in advance at www.ocmeals.com. Anyone

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Posted on December 2, 2020

Drive-Through COVID Testing

The Orange County Health Care Agency offers free COVID-19 tests at two super sites: the Orange County Fairgrounds and the Anaheim Convention Center. The PCR tests are free, but appointments are required via https://360clinic.fulgentgenetics.com/. People will need to wear a mask and bring ID and confirmation of the appointment (printed out or via smartphone). Attendees may arrive up to 15 minutes

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Drive-Through COVID Testing

The Orange County Health Care Agency offers free COVID-19 tests at two super sites: the Orange County Fairgrounds and the Anaheim Convention Center. The PCR tests are free, but appointments are required via https://360clinic.fulgentgenetics.com/. People will need to wear a mask and bring ID and confirmation of the appointment (printed out or via smartphone). Attendees may arrive up to 15 minutes

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Posted on December 2, 2020

Online resources to help with holiday stress

MENTAL HEALTH For some, the holiday season is, as the song goes, the most wonderful time of the year. But for others, it’s a season of anxiety and depression. And that may be particularly true this year. These free online classes aim to help get you through to 2021. If you’re feeling overwhelmed about the holidays and maybe life itself, podcast host and mindset coach Lynn Owens teaches

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Online resources to help with holiday stress

MENTAL HEALTH For some, the holiday season is, as the song goes, the most wonderful time of the year. But for others, it’s a season of anxiety and depression. And that may be particularly true this year. These free online classes aim to help get you through to 2021. If you’re feeling overwhelmed about the holidays and maybe life itself, podcast host and mindset coach Lynn Owens teaches

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Posted on December 2, 2020

WHO recommends physical activity at every age

The COVID-19 pandemic means that many of us are staying athome—andsittingdown—more than we usually do. But at a time like this, it’s very important for people of all ages and abilities to be as active as possible. Justdoinglight-intensityphysical movement, such as walking or stretching, will help ease your muscles and improve blood circulation and muscle activity. Regular physical activity

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WHO recommends physical activity at every age

The COVID-19 pandemic means that many of us are staying athome—andsittingdown—more than we usually do. But at a time like this, it’s very important for people of all ages and abilities to be as active as possible. Justdoinglight-intensityphysical movement, such as walking or stretching, will help ease your muscles and improve blood circulation and muscle activity. Regular physical activity

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Posted on December 2, 2020

Hearts and Hands United in Giving

Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the LW community. HHUG accepts donations of clean, used towels, plus new, unopened, travel-size shampoo, soap or lotion. New socks are the only clothing donation that HHUG accepts. To donate, contact Linda Neer at (562) 430-3214 for pick up. Donations can also be left on her patio at Mutual

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Hearts and Hands United in Giving

Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the LW community. HHUG accepts donations of clean, used towels, plus new, unopened, travel-size shampoo, soap or lotion. New socks are the only clothing donation that HHUG accepts. To donate, contact Linda Neer at (562) 430-3214 for pick up. Donations can also be left on her patio at Mutual

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Posted on December 2, 2020

Balance & Stability Class

A Landmark Balance & Stability class is offered on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on Zoom. Instructor Adrianne Rosenfeld teaches the free, 40-minute class that focuses on balance, shifting weight and cognizant activities. It broadcasts at around 4:20-4:40 p.m. every day on the Spectrum Cable Channel 1390, right after the Queen Kong interview and is available on youtube.com. Rosenfeld is certified

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Balance & Stability Class

A Landmark Balance & Stability class is offered on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on Zoom. Instructor Adrianne Rosenfeld teaches the free, 40-minute class that focuses on balance, shifting weight and cognizant activities. It broadcasts at around 4:20-4:40 p.m. every day on the Spectrum Cable Channel 1390, right after the Queen Kong interview and is available on youtube.com. Rosenfeld is certified

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Posted on December 2, 2020

LW Walking Trails

Regular brisk walking can help people maintain a healthy weight; prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes; strengthen bones and muscles; and improve mood, balance and coordination. The Recreation Department has a Leisure World Walking Trails brochure featuring seven measured trails throughout the community. Stop by the Downtown Café

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LW Walking Trails

Regular brisk walking can help people maintain a healthy weight; prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes; strengthen bones and muscles; and improve mood, balance and coordination. The Recreation Department has a Leisure World Walking Trails brochure featuring seven measured trails throughout the community. Stop by the Downtown Café

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Posted on December 2, 2020

Leisure Bikers

Sunday Leisure Bikers ride to Long Beach Municipal Golf Course and have breakfast, then continue to El Dorado park for a 2-mile hike at the Nature Center. There are also rides on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All are invited to join; helmets, safe shoes and masks are a must. Call Mary Romero at (562) 810-4266 for more information.

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Leisure Bikers

Sunday Leisure Bikers ride to Long Beach Municipal Golf Course and have breakfast, then continue to El Dorado park for a 2-mile hike at the Nature Center. There are also rides on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All are invited to join; helmets, safe shoes and masks are a must. Call Mary Romero at (562) 810-4266 for more information.

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Posted on December 2, 2020

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CDC says community use of cloth masks helps control the spread of COVID-19

CDC says community use of cloth masks helps control the spread of COVID-19

Meals on Wheels, Long Beach

Meals on Wheels, Long Beach

Hot Meals Drive Through Program

Hot Meals Drive Through Program

Drive-Through COVID Testing

Drive-Through COVID Testing

Online resources to help with holiday stress

Online resources to help with holiday stress

WHO recommends physical activity at every age

WHO recommends physical activity at every age

Hearts and Hands United in Giving

Hearts and Hands United in Giving

Balance & Stability Class

Balance & Stability Class

LW Walking Trails

LW Walking Trails

Leisure Bikers

Leisure Bikers

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