The Leisure World Recreation Department has compiled the following information to help residents stay home as much as possible during the COVID-19 crisis. Grocery Store Hours for Seniors • Gelson’s Market is open from 7-8 a.m. for seniors 65 and older. One caregiver per shopper is permitted, proof of age required. • Ralph’s is open from 6-7 a.m. for seniors. Traffic is restricted

The CH 4 Sewing Room is open to make face coverings; make reservations by emailing kathyt@lwsb.com.

For more information, call Cindy Tostado, LCSW, GRF member resource and assistance liaison, 431-6586, ext. 317.

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION The Seal Beach Senior Shopping Shuttle to the Ralphs, Target, and Sprouts shopping areas was recently suspended, leaving many residents in the Leisure World community searching for alternative transportation. While the City of Seal Beach continues to seek ways to provide a shopping shuttle service, it is unknown when it will be available. In the interim, the City

405 FREEWAY The Orange County Transportation Authority, in cooperation with Caltrans, is widening the San Diego Freeway (I-405) between SR-73 and I-605. The project is improving 16 miles of I-405 between the SR-73 freeway in Costa Mesa and I-605 near the Los Angeles County line. Construction updates are as follows: • Bolsa Chica Road Bridge Demolition The Bolsa Chica Road Bridge demolition

Nearly one in 10 American senior citizens are abused or neglected each year, yet only one in 14 cases of elder abuse is brought to the attention of authorities, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Community Living. Elder abuse can mean physical and psychological harm, but it also may manifest through financial exploitation and theft. To raise awareness