The LW Bicycle Group meets at the North Gate on Sundays with breakfast, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. Helmets and safe shoes are required. For more information, call Mary Romero at 562-509-8475 or Lucy Cyza at 818-209-5075.

over milk due to its higher fiber content and lower in sugar. Bender also said it is important to remember to exercise to offset the calories consumed from calorie dense foods, such as chocolate. The weekly food for thought was: “I am surrounded by positive and supportive energy every Friday. My presence is my power and today I show up for me.” —Jan Friedland

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