by Robann Arshat Member Resources & Assistance Liaison The holiday season is upon us, and while most people are gathering for festive activities, there are some who are suffering from isolation and depression. Everyone in LW should reach out to a neighbor and make their day. Social connection is crucial for both mental and physical health, as relationships are proven to be vital to everyone’s

by C.J. Blomquist OptumCare The Health Care Center welcomes Drs.AjayManchandiaand CarlosMartineztoitsophthalmology team. Both doctors believe that each patient deserves his or her own approach. “My philosophy to eye care includes a patientcentric approach and to care for each patient as if I were caring for myownfamily,”Manchandiasaid. Martinezagreed.“Ialwayslike tothinkaboutwhatIwoulddofor

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals for $8.75 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at (562) 439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete an online application. To cancel a meal for the following

The Leisure World Entertainment Ensemble & Video Club (previously known as LW Chorale Club) invites everyone in Leisure World to its presentation of “After Christmas With Love” on Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The program offers a fun approach to how the time after Christmas, Hanukkah and all other December holidays should be celebrated. Refreshments will be served.

LW Woman’s Club’s next Table Top Games is on Dec. 17 in Clubhouse 2. The room will be available starting at noon for setup and socializing, and play starts at 1 p.m. or whenever all table members have arrived. Members can play anything they want—they just need to bring a game and friends; all are invited. To set up a new game, call Kathy Russell at (949) 293-7517. Lunch will not be served,

LW Weekly is seeking photos and addresses for its guide to LW’s holiday displays. People are encouraged to send highresolution jpgs with an address and brief description of their notable displays to pattym@lwsb.com. Submissions sent before Dec. 16 may be included in the annual holiday lights feature scheduled for the Dec. 23 issue.

The Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 5. Three successive games are offered. Members are asked to wear masks and arrive early so play can begin on time.