GRF COMMUNITY SWAP MEET The GRF Recreation Department will host a community swap meet on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Clubhouse 6 and the Administration parking lot from 8 a.m.-noon. Koffel’s will serve breakfast and coffee beginning at 7:30 a.m. A variety of items will be sold from gently used household items and tools to artwork, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, pottery and crafts. People

The Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America will have monthly meetings beginning Thursday, Sept. 12, from 4-5 p.m. at Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712. The meetings are free and offer a friendly atmosphere to share questions, find solutions and learn about technology that makes living with hearing loss easier. A demonstration of a powerful

Everyone who has fallen before or is at risk of falling is invited to attend the Mobility and Foundation Strength Workshops on Friday, Sept. 6, and Friday, Sept. 27, from 3-4 p.m., in Optum HCC’s large conference room. This workshop is a hybrid of mobility training, flexibility, balance, breathwork and neuromuscular control. It’s focus is to help people develop muscular strength and flexibility

The Leisure Leggers, a running and walking club in Leisure World, meets every Monday at Clubhouse 6 at 7:30 a.m. for a brisk trot around the neighborhood, followed by coffee and camaraderie. Regular walking may prevent heart disease and strengthen the joints and bones. Dues are 99 cents per year. For more information, call Tom Pontac at 562-304-0880.

Walking is considered one of the best forms of exercise with a good pair of shoes, comfortable clothing and desire to get moving. The LW Walking Trails Guide is available in Building 5 and at the News Office. It features easy-to-follow walking trails throughout the community. Each trail is color marked, shows the distance, and connects residents with nature and like-minded people. Well-fitted

A balanced diet can provide many nutrients people need to stay healthy. However, to strengthen the immune system ahead of the flu season, people should up their intake of vitamins C, D and E. With right supplementation, people have higher chances to fight off viruses and function at the peak of a flu season. —www.powerhealth.co.uk