While many shareholders are spending lot of money on groceries, especially during the holidays, there’s way to donate to the Golden Age Foundation (GAF) without paying extra. Ralphs has announced it’s committed to giving $2 million through its Community Contributions program. The GAF is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to making the Leisure World Seal Beach community

SUNSHINE CLUB When the Sunshine Club began in January 2012, its purpose and mission were focused on LW residents, and the group looks to continue that mission going into its 10th year. To stay connected during the pandemic, since July 2020, the Sunshine Club has been meeting via Zoom. It has held 45 Zoom meetings, with an average of 40 participants each week. The club frequently invites

Due to the severe rise in COVID cases, especially the delta and omicron variants, the Woman’s Club Leisure World meeting scheduled for Jan. 4 has been canceled.

HUMANIST ASSOCIATION Did self-proclaimed psychic Jean Dixon predict the assassination of JFK? Have the prophecies in the Bible been fulfilled, and is the world living in the end times? For millennia, prophets and seers have been part of human culture across the globe. With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Robert Richert will offer a skeptical look at the subject on Sunday, Jan. 2,

DEMOCRATIC CLUB by Mary Larson LW contributor The Orange County Register of Voters recently announced there will be no election to recall Los Alamitos School District Board trustees—at least not in the immediate future. During the Sept. 28 board meeting, trustees Chris Forehan, Scott Fayette and Megan Cutuli were served with notices of intent to recall them. However, the proposed recall

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. All members of the Auxiliary are invited to attend. To carpool and RSVP, call (562) 594-0209. Auxiliary members should record their volunteer hours for 2021 and get them to Donna Severson as soon as possible. Severson will forward

The Y Service Club sells MiraFiber Cloths to raise funds to send kids to camp. With just water, MiraFiber Cloths will clean any surface without chemicals. They are guaranteed to last a long time, if directions are followed. The cost is $6 each or five for $25. For more information, call Glenna Hoff at (562) 296-5040.

As you continue to see loved ones in celebration of the holidays, be sure to look out for these three popular scams. Charity Scams Unfortunately, many scammers will take advantage of the kindness and generosity that flourishes this time of year by asking you to make a donation to a charity that does not actually exist. It’s important to verify the authenticity of any charity you’d like

SEAL BEACH The District 2 seat on the Seal Beach Planning Commission is vacant and needs a mid-term replacement. Seal Beach Councilmember Tom Moore will recommend a candidate for council approval in the next few weeks. Leisure World residents who live in District 2 and are interested should email him at tmoore@sealbeachca.gov with their resume and qualifications. Candidates must live in

MEMBER RESOURCES The GRF Member Resources department is finalizing an effort to bring a full team of social worker advocates to LW to help residents navigate challenges associated with aging. The GRF Member Resource & Assistance Liaison Office is partnering with Orange County’s Adult Protective Services, Council on Aging, Alzheimer’s Orange County and the Golden Age Foundation