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Brand-new Step Down Unit opens

LOS ALAMITOS MEDICAL CENTER Los Alamitos Medical Center (LAMC) recently opened a state-of-the-art Step Down Unit (SDU), just in time for the flu season. The new unit is for patients who are no longer required to be in an intensive care or critical care unit but are not yet well enough to be in general care. Among the modern technology introduced in the SDU is the use of on-the-wall

Health & Fitness

Brand-new Step Down Unit opens

LOS ALAMITOS MEDICAL CENTER Los Alamitos Medical Center (LAMC) recently opened a state-of-the-art Step Down Unit (SDU), just in time for the flu season. The new unit is for patients who are no longer required to be in an intensive care or critical care unit but are not yet well enough to be in general care. Among the modern technology introduced in the SDU is the use of on-the-wall

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Posted on November 18, 2020

Food Handling in the Time of COVID-19

Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that handling food or eating is associated with directly spreading COVID-19. But it is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object, including food, food packaging or utensils that have the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes. However, this is not thought to be the main way that the virus

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Food Handling in the Time of COVID-19

Currently, there is no evidence to suggest that handling food or eating is associated with directly spreading COVID-19. But it is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object, including food, food packaging or utensils that have the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes. However, this is not thought to be the main way that the virus

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Posted on November 18, 2020

Free cell phone training available

CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE ACCESS People who are having difficulty hearing or seeing on their smart phones are invited to attend a free workshop sponsored by the California Telephone Access Program on how to make them work better. Training covers volume control, sending text messages, connecting Bluetooth devices, using basic functions and more. This is a two-part online training. A computer is

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Free cell phone training available

CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE ACCESS People who are having difficulty hearing or seeing on their smart phones are invited to attend a free workshop sponsored by the California Telephone Access Program on how to make them work better. Training covers volume control, sending text messages, connecting Bluetooth devices, using basic functions and more. This is a two-part online training. A computer is

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Posted on November 18, 2020

‘The Zip Code Plays’ showcases LA’s character

ANTAEUS THEATRE COMPANY Travel throughout Los Angeles’ diverse neighborhoods without leaving Seal Beach, thanks to the Antaeus Theatre Company’s “The Zip Code Plays.” Each of the six audio plays, available at https://www.antaeus. org, was written by a member of the Antaeus Playwrights Lab in a different genre and focuses on its own ZIP code. The actors were provided with recording

Arts & Leisure

‘The Zip Code Plays’ showcases LA’s character

ANTAEUS THEATRE COMPANY Travel throughout Los Angeles’ diverse neighborhoods without leaving Seal Beach, thanks to the Antaeus Theatre Company’s “The Zip Code Plays.” Each of the six audio plays, available at https://www.antaeus. org, was written by a member of the Antaeus Playwrights Lab in a different genre and focuses on its own ZIP code. The actors were provided with recording

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Posted on November 18, 2020

Technology Classes by Miryam

Miryam Fernandez’s technology classes are taught on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Topics change each week. For an invitation, email Fernandez at mzzmimm@gmail.com. If you need help setting up a microphone and/or video or have other connectivity issues, call Bonnie Cooper at (562) 822-6358 before class begins. NOTE: There is no class on Nov. 24. Happy Thanksgiving! Dec. 8: Shopping Online Important

Arts & Leisure

Technology Classes by Miryam

Miryam Fernandez’s technology classes are taught on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Topics change each week. For an invitation, email Fernandez at mzzmimm@gmail.com. If you need help setting up a microphone and/or video or have other connectivity issues, call Bonnie Cooper at (562) 822-6358 before class begins. NOTE: There is no class on Nov. 24. Happy Thanksgiving! Dec. 8: Shopping Online Important

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Posted on November 18, 2020

Balance & Stability Class

A Landmark Balance & Stability class is offered on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on Zoom. Instructor Adrianne Rosenfeld teaches the free, 40-minute class that focuses on balance, shifting weight and cognizant activities. It broadcasts at around 4:20-4:40 p.m. every day on the Spectrum Cable Channel 1390, right after the Queen Kong interview and is available on youtube.com. Rosenfeld is certified

Arts & Leisure

Balance & Stability Class

A Landmark Balance & Stability class is offered on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on Zoom. Instructor Adrianne Rosenfeld teaches the free, 40-minute class that focuses on balance, shifting weight and cognizant activities. It broadcasts at around 4:20-4:40 p.m. every day on the Spectrum Cable Channel 1390, right after the Queen Kong interview and is available on youtube.com. Rosenfeld is certified

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Posted on November 18, 2020

LW Walking Trails

Regular brisk walking can help people maintain a healthy weight; prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes; strengthen bones and muscles; and improve mood, balance and coordination. The Recreation Department has a Leisure World Walking Trails brochure featuring seven measured trails throughout the community. Stop by the Downtown Café and

Arts & Leisure

LW Walking Trails

Regular brisk walking can help people maintain a healthy weight; prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes; strengthen bones and muscles; and improve mood, balance and coordination. The Recreation Department has a Leisure World Walking Trails brochure featuring seven measured trails throughout the community. Stop by the Downtown Café and

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Posted on November 18, 2020

LW Poetry

This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. Happiness Where are you? The happiness! Not in my heart, not in my thoughts nor in my soul Those are like a grimy cave If it is a tunnel It will soon end I ran, run and running Yet no sight of ending Small dot of beam shows up My brain sees brightness My heart jumps with hope I

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LW Poetry

This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. Happiness Where are you? The happiness! Not in my heart, not in my thoughts nor in my soul Those are like a grimy cave If it is a tunnel It will soon end I ran, run and running Yet no sight of ending Small dot of beam shows up My brain sees brightness My heart jumps with hope I

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Posted on November 18, 2020

Men’s Golf Leagues Results

It was not a dark and stormy nightwhentheMen’sMondayGolf LeaguetournamentplayedonNov. 9 the at the Riverview Golf Course in Santa Ana, a par-70, 5,800-yard, 18-hole course. With daylight saving time over, it was actually sunny, but the temperatures were in the upper 40s at the 7 a.m. tee time for the seven men. Good scores were expected. All scores are net (actual score minus handicap). A Flight

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Men’s Golf Leagues Results

It was not a dark and stormy nightwhentheMen’sMondayGolf LeaguetournamentplayedonNov. 9 the at the Riverview Golf Course in Santa Ana, a par-70, 5,800-yard, 18-hole course. With daylight saving time over, it was actually sunny, but the temperatures were in the upper 40s at the 7 a.m. tee time for the seven men. Good scores were expected. All scores are net (actual score minus handicap). A Flight

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Posted on November 18, 2020

Family Radio Service Users

Calling all Family Radio Service Users in Leisure World: The Radio Club provides an opportunity for a Family Radio Service (FRS) practice drill every Wednesday morning. Anyone who has an FRS radio is invited to participate. The call-in time is 9:30-9:45 a.m. on Channel 13/0. Be sure to wait until the radio is clear, then call in stating your first name, last name initial and mutual number. Remember

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Family Radio Service Users

Calling all Family Radio Service Users in Leisure World: The Radio Club provides an opportunity for a Family Radio Service (FRS) practice drill every Wednesday morning. Anyone who has an FRS radio is invited to participate. The call-in time is 9:30-9:45 a.m. on Channel 13/0. Be sure to wait until the radio is clear, then call in stating your first name, last name initial and mutual number. Remember

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Posted on November 18, 2020

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Brand-new Step Down Unit opens

Brand-new Step Down Unit opens

Food Handling in the Time of COVID-19

Food Handling in the Time of COVID-19

Free cell phone training available

Free cell phone training available

‘The Zip Code Plays’ showcases LA’s character

‘The Zip Code Plays’ showcases LA’s character

Technology Classes by Miryam

Technology Classes by Miryam

Balance & Stability Class

Balance & Stability Class

LW Walking Trails

LW Walking Trails

LW Poetry

LW Poetry

Men’s Golf Leagues Results

Men’s Golf Leagues Results

Family Radio Service Users

Family Radio Service Users

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