FALW The Filipino Association of Leisure World is preparing for the annual celebration of Simbang Gabi in preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. Simbang Gabi is a traditional, nine-day devotion of masses practiced by the Filipino Roman Catholics. The series paves the way for the anticipation of the coming of Christmas, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary and the birth of her son, Jesus Christ.

REPUBLICAN CLUB By Brian Harmon LW contributor This year, the three candidates the Republican club has been focusing on are Michelle Steel, Janet Nguyen and City Councilman and former Mayor Thomas Moore, who visited the Republican Club’s booth to meet and talk with club members last week. As always, the event was masked and held outside. Attendees were able to ask Moore questions about

DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Mary Larson LW contributor With less than two weeks to go before the Nov. 3 election, volunteers are winding up their campaign designed to ensure that every LW supporter of Democratic candidates votes. This effort has been taken in the form of letters, notes, phone calls, newsletters and personal one-onone visits during which everyone has worn masks and remained socially

On Oct. 11, the Golf Course’s hours changed to close at 6 p.m., but when daylight saving time ends on Nov. 1, the course will begin closing at 5 p.m. Currently, a tee time may be reserved as late as 5:30 p.m., but a new time of 4:30 p.m. will then go into effect and last until daylight saving time begins in 2021. To book a tee time, go to www.lwsb.com/ reserve the day before you wish to play. The

Leisure Bicyclists ride together on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The pedestrian gate to the river opens with your ID card. All are invited to join; helmets, safe shoes and masks are a must. Call Mary Romero at (562) 810-4266 for more information.