03 November 2021

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Jan Friedland of Mutual 4 ….

Jan Friedland of Mutual 4 ….


Jan Friedland of Mutual 4 wanted to give a shout-out to the physical therapy department of the Health Care Center: "The best (physical therapists) I've ever had! Every Halloween, they dress up. This year's theme was the Snoopy cartoon strip."
27 October 2021

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A week of HCC events that are all treats, no tricks

A week of HCC events that are all treats, no tricks


HEALTH CARE CENTER It’s the season for tricks and treats, but the Health Care Center’s only offering treats! Everyone is invited to these upcoming events that are sure to treat your brain and social life to a little fun. All the below are in HCC Conference Room 1, and face masks are required. Eating Healthy: The holiday season has arrived, which means there are more delicious snacks

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The LW Bicyclists recently enjoyed ….

The LW Bicyclists recently enjoyed ….


The LW Bicyclists recently enjoyed happy hour at Jade in the Marina Pacifica shopping center. Located on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, the restaurant offers dining both inside and outside overlooking the water. Join the riders at 9 a.m. at the North Gate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays (the latter includes a breakfast stop). Helmets and safe shoes are required. Call Mary Romero
20 October 2021

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Pain doesn’t have to be a normal part of aging

Pain doesn’t have to be a normal part of aging


by Amandeep Bhalla, M.D. MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center As people age, it’s common for them to experience a gradual loss of normal structure and function of the spine. In fact, about 90 percent of patients who undergo surgery at the Spine Center at Long Beach Medical Center suffer from degenerative spine conditions, leading to pain that effects their quality of life. There are a

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Free Dental Service

Free Dental Service


On Nov. 11, dentist Dr. Seza Barsamian’s office hosts its eighth annual Veteran’s Day Free Service for Retired Veterans. Veterans will have their teeth checked and cleaned, plus get full X-rays taken. Appointments can be made by calling (562)5964439. Dr. Barsamian’s office is located at 4022 Katella Ave., Suite 206, Los Alamitos.
13 October 2021

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Legacy Runner doesn’t give up

Legacy Runner doesn’t give up


by Patty Marsters pattym@lwsb.com Tom Pontac started running at age 41. He was never an athlete, but at the time, he was in an unhappy marriage and felt he was always doing everything for everyone else. This would be something he could do for himself. “I thought, if I could run a 5K or 10K, that would be wonderful,” he recalls. “It was something I could do that made me feel special.”