AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY The American Legion Auxiliary holiday luncheon for members and guests will be held on Monday, Dec. 20, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. The regular American Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting will start at noon, with lunch to follow.. The Auxiliary is starting preparations for its annual fashion show fundraiser, scheduled for the end of March. Tickets will be $25 and will include

All residents are invited to participate in singing their favorite Christmas songs in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19. Those present will be able to choose their favorites from the hymn book, with singing led by Dan Ballinger with Marge McDonald at the keyboard and Norma Ballinger at the piano. Special music will include the mother/daughter team of Carol Darnell and Valerie Buterbaugh.

Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the community. It accepts donations of clean, used towels; new, unopened travel size shampoo, soap and lotion; and disposable razors. The only clothing accepted is new socks and new underwear for men and women. To donate any of these items, contact Susan Hopewell at (562) 430-6044 or Linda

At the Dec. 6 gathering of the Monday Combined Bridge Group, the winners were: First place: Evelyn Scherber Second place: Dotty Kemper Third place: Sue Yokomi The group meets every Monday at noon in Clubhouse 1. For more information, contact Marion Standish at (562) 493-1236.

The Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 5. Three successive games are offered. Members are asked to wear masks and arrive early so play can begin on time.