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8 pm Studio Cafe 8:30 pm Cerritos Center– Lady Jazz 10 pm Shakespeare in the Park: Merry Wives of Windsor Wednesday, Dec. 15 4 pm LWEmergencyPreparedness Expo 2021 4:45 pm Christmas Story by Joe Osuna/Lizard Hunter 5 pm Christmas in Quarantine: Pops Show 2020 6 pm Seal Beach Christmas Parade 8 pm Wonderelles’ First and Second Sets 9:11 pm Vinyl Band at the Expo 9:30

The following is the security report from November. It has been edited for clarity. FIRE: 5 •Nov. 3, 3:35 p.m., Mutual 2 Resident left a candle unattended in unit. The unit did not suffer smoke, fire or damage. •Nov. 7, 4:20 p.m., Mutual 17 A burning smell was detected in the hallway. Burnt milk was discovered on stove with no fire or damage to the unit. • Nov. 14, 1:33

Loud televisions make up the majority of noise complaints in Leisure World each month. As people age and their hearing begins to change or diminish, activities they enjoy—like watching TV and movies—can become more difficult without turning the volume to its loudest setting, which then disturbs neighbors. For deaf individuals or people who are hard of hearing, cable boxes, satellite television,

by Robann Arshat Member Resources & Assistance Liaison The holiday season is upon us, and while most people are gathering for festive activities, there are some who are suffering from isolation and depression. Everyone in LW should reach out to a neighbor and make their day. Social connection is crucial for both mental and physical health, as relationships are proven to be vital to everyone’s

by C.J. Blomquist OptumCare The Health Care Center welcomes Drs.AjayManchandiaand CarlosMartineztoitsophthalmology team. Both doctors believe that each patient deserves his or her own approach. “My philosophy to eye care includes a patientcentric approach and to care for each patient as if I were caring for myownfamily,”Manchandiasaid. Martinezagreed.“Ialwayslike tothinkaboutwhatIwoulddofor

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals for $8.75 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at (562) 439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete an online application. To cancel a meal for the following