GOLDEN AGE FOUNDATION Ralph's Reward Program can now be completed over the phone Since March 16, the LW community has been asked to stay home and practice social distancing due to the COVID-19 virus. It made cooking from home an essential way of life and now there’s a bigger need for grocery shopping than before for each household. While many shareholders spend a lot of money on groceries,

LIONS CLUB The Lions Club of Seal Beach has been distributing free reading glasses in Leisure World for the past several weeks. Over 200 pairs of glasses have been handed out to 50 plus residents so far. There are still readers available with various strengths and an eye chart available in the Leisure World Health Care Center. The Lions Club also has a collections box in the Health Care

Long Beach Animal Care Services provides animal control services to Seal Beach. To report coyote activities or other animal control services, call the 24-hour animal services line, (562) 570- 7387 or online at www.longbeach.gov/acs/wildlife/ coyote-report. The office is open Tuesday-Friday

HCC 16 Grecia Nunez Senior ambassador, Health Care Center Pandemic or not, there is still a need for blood donations. These donations serve patients in critical need, such as those in surgery or in need of a transfusion. Each quarter, the HCC hosts the American Red Cross blood drive. The next drive is coming up on Friday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Appointment required.

7 Verses 1-3 tell us that we worship God because he is our creator, and in verses 4-5 we see that the Lord is good, and his mercy (kindness, favor) lasts forever. We worship him for his goodness, mercy, kindness, faithfulness, trustworthiness, knowing that his truth is what endures forever. When I think of these things, John 3:16 comes to mind, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only

6 They can listen to your concerns and help you come up with ways to stay safe. Is it safe to get the flu shot during the pandemic? COVID-19 and influenza? What a scary time! You can do your part to be safe – and keep others safe – by getting your flu shot. It’s especially important this year, since these are both respiratory viruses. The flu vaccine doesn’t protect against COVID-19,