LWers can turn in old or damaged crosses regard less of where they came from and receive a new cross at no cost from LW resident David Harlow. Custom messages, as long as they are in keeping with the meaning of the cross, are also available. For more information, call Harlow at 562-335-0779.

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM The LW Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a club of residents who are trained to help themselves and others in an emergency. Members learn to follow these simple guidelines: Plan, Protect and Recover. Plan for emergencies, power outages and earthquakes. Protect yourself and your home. People will learn skills such as basic first aid, using a fire extinguisher,

The Filipino Association of Leisure World (FALW) is preparing for its annual luaudinner dance that will be held on Saturday, Sept. 2, in Clubhouse 2. There will be special performances from the Mahana Dance Group that sway hearts and transport people to an island with a refreshing ocean breeze. These talented young men and women will perform dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and other

by Mary Larson LW contributor LW Democratic Club members are looking forward to an in-person discussion with Joanna Weiss, who is a candidate for election to the House of Representatives. All Leisure World Democrats are invited to attend the meeting on Wednesday, July 26, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 1 p.m. Members can also join the meeting via Zoom by email ing sblwdemocraticclub@gmail.com for

SUNSHINE CLUB Linda Tinoco, the outreach and project manager at Adult Family Center (AFC), will speak at the Sunshine Club’s meeting on Friday, July 21, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 10 a.m. Tinoco has a master’s in social work and has worked in nonprofits providing resources for almost 10 years. Part of her current role is focused on cultivating new community partnerships for AFC and providing