27 January 2021

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Embracing a future for all

Embracing a future for all


BOOK REVIEW “Say It Louder! Black Voters, WhiteNarratives,andSavingOur Democracy” by Tiffany Cross Nonfiction, July 6, 2020 By Fred Fenton LW contributor In his inaugural address, President Joseph Biden said we must confront white supremacy. In her arresting poem for the occasion, Amanda Gorman wrote, “America is more than a pride we inherit. It’s the past we step into and how we

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20 January 2021

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Cardboard creations given their moment to shine

Cardboard creations given their moment to shine


The 25 entries in the Cool Creations Cardboard Contest were viewed by LWers on Jan. 15 in a drive-through/walk-up display in the roundabout beside the LW Library. Sal Herrera of Mutual 4 won first place for his GRF maintenance vehicle, and Sally Fowler Untitled-2 1 of Mutual 8 placed second with her three-paneled farm. Tied for third were Judy Sherratt’s (Mutual 9) “Stairway to Heaven,”

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Technology Classes by Miryam

Technology Classes by Miryam


Miryam Fernandez’s technology classes are held every other Tuesday at 2 p.m. Topics change each session, all of which are closed captioned. 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. Registration is required 24 hours prior. Feb. 2:

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06 January 2021

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Improve memory by visiting museums virtually

Improve memory by visiting museums virtually


By Patty Marsters pattm@lwsb.com According to a recent podcast by Dr. Anthony Metivier, visiting art galleries can improve memory. Among the 17 reasons he gave are it helps make mental connections between space and material objects, exercises one’s ability to create meaning, and gives the experience of puzzlement. “Looking at art is never just about ‘looking,’” Metivier wrote in

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Technology Classes by Miryam

Technology Classes by Miryam


Miryam Fernandez’s technology classes are taught every other Tuesday at 2 p.m. Topics change each session, which will be closed captioned. 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. Jan. 19: Facebook Feb. 2: Beginning iPhone Important