There is a lot of talk about pride in contemporary culture. As defined by society, pride is a sense of self-worth or satisfaction stemming from personal accomplishment or identity, a generally positive attribute. However, pride, when out of balance, inflates to self-importance, smugness, arrogance and egotism. The big “I” blinds the spiritual eye of the unduly proud. Pastor Chuck Franco will

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Sept. 2, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, with Ven. Kusala from 9:30-11 a.m. Ven. Kusala is well known in the Buddhist community. He presents Buddhism in simple ways, teaching people how to suffer less and become happier. For more information, contact 714-468-6887.

Beit HaLev with Rabbi Galit-Shirah conducts online livestream Shabbat services every Friday at 5 p.m. To join the “Zoomagogue” and its interactive service, join the Zoom link at http://bit.ly/3qwK6U9or join on Facebook at www.facebook. com/galityomtov or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ beithalevlive8816/streams. Shoftim (Judges) is the name of this week’s Torah reading, from Deuteronomy

LOS ALAMITOS RECREATION The Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services Department is excited to host its inaugural MemorialCare Elevate Encore Senior Expo. This first-time event for those ages 50-plus is designed to provide health, wellness and resources for seniors in areas such as: housing, legal resources, insurance, medical assistance, transportation, caregiving resources, leisure activities