In this season, as Christians celebrate the birth of the savior, the pastors at First Christian Church extend an invitation to those seeking to honor the birth of the babe born in a manger. Throughout December, Christmas songs are sung with enthusiasm and joyfulness. Pastor’s Message Christmas is a great time for the giving of gifts, family gatherings, and fellowship around the table. But remember

Seal Beach Cornerstone Church will hold a Christmas concert with the Cornerstone Choir featuring special guest the Diletta Trio on Sunday, Dec. 24, at 9:30 a.m. Seal Beach Cornerstone Church Sunday services are held in Clubhouse 2 at 9:30 a.m.

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Jan. 6, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. with Venerable Kusala. Ven. Kusala is well known in the Buddhist community and presents Buddhism in simple ways. For more information, call 714-468-6887.

Congregation Sholom will hold services on Friday, Dec. 22, with Rabbi Eric Dangott at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Rabbi Mike Mymon will lead the hybrid service on Saturday, Dec. 23, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Vayigash from the book of Genesis. Vayigash (He Approached) opens as Judah pleads with Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a prisoner.

The LW Bicycle Group meets on Sundays (with breakfast) to El Dorado Park, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the North Gate at 9 a.m. Everyone must wear a bicycle helmet and safe shoes. Studies show that cycling may reduce high blood pressure, lower the number on a scale, and improve the overall quality of life in older adults. For more information, call Mary Romero at 562-509-8475 or Lucy Czra

The Water Aerobics Class meets daily from 8:30-9 a.m. at the LW swimming pool. Classes are fun, free and offer fundamental water calisthenics. People can wear bathing suits, or t-shirts and shorts. Men and women are welcome. Water exercises are low impact, easy on the joints, and a great way to develop muscle strength in older adults to stay healthy and fit. Water aerobics can also be beneficial

Taylor White, president of the LW Theater Club, had a sneak peek at some of the items that will be offered for sale at the Leisure World Community Church Christmas Bazaar this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the church hall. There will be so many items to choose from, including craft items, a pet gift table, homemade sweets, Grandmas Attic and more. There will also be a “bowl

Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church invite all residents to join them this Sunday, Dec. 3, to begin the Advent journey to Christmas. Bishop Murray Finck will celebrate the holy Communion service at 10:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrew’s Drive. Nancy Anderson will be the reader and prayer leader. People are asked to bring canned/boxed food