Whether LWers’ Christmas celebrations are small or large, Assembly of God encourages believers to take time to reflect on the wonder of God’s gift. It is because he desires relationship with mankind that Jesus was sent as a baby in a manger. When people take that message to heart, it changes everything. On Sunday, Dec. 26, Assembly of God will evaluate where the community is and what has

The American Legion Post will not host Bingo on Dec. 26 but will return on Jan. 2. Doors will open at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 2, and play begins at 1:30. Remember that masks are currently required in all Trust properties. Additionally, there will be not be a district meeting on Saturday, Jan. 8, as the officers will be attending the D.E.C. convention at the Marriott Hotel by the Long Beach airport.

by Mary Larson LW contributor The Democratic Club continues to urge all Leisure World voters, regardless of party affiliation, to refuse to sign the petitions to recall three Los Alamitos School District trustees when and if they are certified for distribution in the community. Before these recall petitions can be circulated, they must be certified by the Orange County Registrar of Voters.

The Republican Club booth is open every Monday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking lot by Clubhouse 6. The speaker at the club’s November meeting was Jovanka, who asked not to have her last name published. She is an immigrant from Serbia, formerly in the Communist nation of Yugoslavia. She spoke of the horrors of living under Communism and contrasted it with the joy of living in freedom in

SOCIAL CLUB The Social Club will reopen on Friday, Jan. 28, in Clubhouse 1 at noon to play cards or games. The club will serve lunch and snacks, plus coffee and tea. The cost to join is $4 per person. Those who are interested in registering a new table should call Marj Earls at (562) 275-1778 or Joan Taylor at (562) 240-5416.

Long Beach Animal Care Services provides animal control services to Seal Beach. To report coyote activities or other animal control issues, call the 24-hour animal services line at (562) 570- 7387 or go online at www.longbeach.gov/acs/wildlife/coyote-report. Remember to not enagage and give space to wild animals, strays and any sick or agressive looking animal you come across.