by Mary Larson LW contributor The LW Democratic Club will meet on Wednesday, May 15, in Clubhouse 3, Room 3 at 1 p.m. for the club’s monthly Voter Information Series. This session will deal with protecting reproductive freedom. Residents do not need to be members of the Democratic Club to attend. Email Beverleybender@gmail. com for more information. Kristin Langlois will join the meeting

GAF Steve Brogolias (second from left) from Mutual 8, had many family members come to celebrate this special occasion. Mutual 8 President Jeri Dolch wanted to be there for them to show her celebration for him and his family members. Jane Oskims (r) said her most important job was raising her four children. Her constant companions are her daughter Merri Oskins, her friendly dog and

Dr. David Rubinstein, Ph.D, will speak to the Sunshine Club about the most important breathing techniques for overall physical and mental strength on Friday, May 10, in Clubhouse 3 Room 2, at 10 a.m. People will walk away from the meeting knowing the most important breathing technique for overall physical and mental strength and how it can immediately impact stress and mood. Rubenstein has

Over 266 people, plus many more on Zoom, listened to a presentation by Noy Leyb, an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier, about his recent experiences in Gaza on April 10. The diverse crowd listened to Leyb discuss his camaraderie with fellow soldiers, along with his feelings and thoughts of what it was like when he first saw the tunnels in Gaza, fighting a war during Hanukkah, and fighting antisemitism

EMERGENCY INFORMATION COUNCIL Mutual 4 resident Ann Hwang (l) received help scanning her vital documents onto a free thumb drive by Emergency Information Council (EIC) volunteer Paula Snowden on April 29. Residents brought their stock and membership certificates, medical power of attorney documents and other important papers to be scanned onto a free thumb drive. Driver's license

LW CERT The LW Community Emergency Response Team (LW CERT) will meet on Friday, May 24, at 9 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, for a safety class on preparing for a power outage and learning how to safely turn power off and on. LW CERT’s free monthly safety classes are 45 minutes long, and all residents are welcome to join. Refreshments are provided. Each month CERT gives a valuable gift to

GAF AND RALPHS The Golden Age Foundation has provided assistance in signing up for the Ralphs Community Reward program for one year as of April 10. During the past year, 130 people have signed up for the program. The next in-person sign-up opportunity will be on Wednesday, May 15, in Clubhouse 6 from 9-11 a.m. Those who can't make it in person can sign up at https:// shorturl.at/chZ35

SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB Success with the ongoing “Learn to Play Shuffleboard” clinics and evening open play events has prompted the Shuffleboard Club to initiate a first-ever mini-league starting May 15. Twelve new and prospective members will play three weeks of friendly, fun team competition. Teams will be assigned, and a schedule of games will be available at the first evening of play.

The club formerly known as the Ladies Q Club has a new name. It is now the Women’s Pool Cue Club. The name may have changed but the club is still the same and with the same rules, the most important of which are: have fun, and make new friends. The club meets every Monday in the pool room in Clubhouse 1 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Arrival later than 9:30 is acceptable. Players don’t need to bring