The volunteer elves have been working hard to present shoppers with a wide array of holiday and non-holiday items. The president of the Friends, Joyce Brannon, took time out for an interview and YouTube video about the bookstore and its holiday selections. People can watch the video on YouTube by searching “Friends of Leisure World Library.” It provides an overview of the Friends of the Library,

Meeting information is subject to change. Check the LW website at www.lwsb.com for the most current listings. ARTS AND CRAFTS Art League, CH 4, Art Rm., Wed., 9 a.m.-noon; Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts & Crafts Guild, CH 4, Art Rm., Thurs., Mon., 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ceramics—Bisque-It, CH 4, Ceramics Rm., Wed., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ceramics—Clay Crafters, CH 4, Ceramics Rm., Mon., Fri.,

To provide timelier service, the Stock Transfer office has installed an external mail slot near the LW Administration sign. Drop-off documents must be in sealed envelopes and include resident’s name, and phone, Mutual and unit numbers, along with a brief explanation of the business action. No postage is needed.

CALFRESH CalFresh, a USDA-funded nutrition assistance program, can help qualifying Leisure World residents receive healthy fruits and vegetables, among other groceries. Recipients receive a card similar to a debit card with money loaded every month to shop for more fruit, vegetables, protein and other healthy foods. CalFresh is locally administered through the Community Action Partnership

SERVICE MAINTENANCE Christmas trees can be disposed of at the 1.8-Acre Site, according to the Service Maintenance Department. People who need assistance can contact the department and create an order for their tree to be picked up at the current rate of $47.50 per hour. On Jan. 1, the rate will go to $50 an hour, billed in 15-minute increments. To place an order with Service Maintenance,

LW residents are invited to sign up for the GRF’s oneway, real time community notification system. Visit www.lwsb.com and click the “LW Live” icon to the right.

LB CITY COLLEGE The Long Beach City College Evening Wind Symphony and Band of the California Battalion, a fully reenacted Civil War Union Brass Band, will be featured in a special holiday concert on Monday evening, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The Wind Symphony is under the direction of Dr. Gary Thomas Scott, retired dean of the School of Creative Arts and Applied Sciences at Long Beach