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Get to know new primary-care doc Sophia Chun

by Carson J. Blomquist OptumCare The Health Care Center is excited to welcome Dr. Sophia Chun to the primary-care team. Dr. Chun views health as a team effort. “The primary responsibility of a doctor is to listen and develop a deep understanding of what concerns the patient,” she says. “I’m here to help my patients understand we’re on the same team. As a team, I want to assure the patient

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Get to know new primary-care doc Sophia Chun

by Carson J. Blomquist OptumCare The Health Care Center is excited to welcome Dr. Sophia Chun to the primary-care team. Dr. Chun views health as a team effort. “The primary responsibility of a doctor is to listen and develop a deep understanding of what concerns the patient,” she says. “I’m here to help my patients understand we’re on the same team. As a team, I want to assure the patient

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Posted on October 28, 2020

Meals on Wheels, Long Beach

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals Monday through Friday, between 10:30 a.m. and 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.

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Meals on Wheels, Long Beach

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals Monday through Friday, between 10:30 a.m. and 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.

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Posted on October 28, 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.

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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.

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Posted on October 28, 2020

Connecting with the LW Weekly

The Leisure World Weekly office is closed to the public in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Editors can be reached by phone and email. See page 4 of any edition for editors’ addresses or send emails to rutho_news@lwsb.com, and submissions will be directed to the appropriate editor. People may drop articles and classified ads into the letter slot at the front of the News Building. The editorial

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Connecting with the LW Weekly

The Leisure World Weekly office is closed to the public in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Editors can be reached by phone and email. See page 4 of any edition for editors’ addresses or send emails to rutho_news@lwsb.com, and submissions will be directed to the appropriate editor. People may drop articles and classified ads into the letter slot at the front of the News Building. The editorial

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Posted on October 28, 2020

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

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Get to know new primary-care doc Sophia Chun

Get to know new primary-care doc Sophia Chun

Meals on Wheels, Long Beach

Meals on Wheels, Long Beach

Hot Meals Drive Through Program

Hot Meals Drive Through Program

Connecting with the LW Weekly

Connecting with the LW Weekly

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

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