Buddha Circle’s meditation drop-in sessions meet via Zoom every Tuesday and Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. Each session will include guided meditations and instruction on simple meditation techniques that, when practiced regularly, can reduce unnecessary suffering and improve general health and happiness. All experience levels are welcome, and questions are encouraged. The sessions will be led by

HOLIDAYS ARE HERE by Susan Hopewell GRF president Thanksgiving, the beginning of our holiday season, is always a special celebration. In my family, our tradition is to gather for a potluck turkey dinner, watch football and play cards. The house is filled with laughter. We have an open-door policy for those who do not have any place to go to celebrate. Last year, due to COVID,

On behalf of the Interfaith Council of Leisure World (ICLW), the following poems and prayers are offered for reflection this Thanksgiving Day. Grateful blessings and prayers for healing and good health this holy-day season. “We Thank Thee,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson For flowers that bloom about our feet, Father, we thank Thee. For tender grass so fresh, so sweet, Father, we thank Thee. For

SCHMOOZE CLUB The Schmooze Club will meet in person as well as on Zoom on Tuesday, Dec. 14, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. Individually wrapped refreshments, schmoozing (socializing) and sign-ins begin at 10 a.m. Renowned musician Leo Cheyapov will entertain the group from 10:30-11:30 a.m., and Rabbi Shmuel Marcus of Chabad of Cypress will greet everyone after the long COVID- 19 hiatus. Cheyapov,

SUNSHINE CLUB The Sunshine Club will not meet on Nov. 26, the Friday following Thanksgiving. The club will resume its regular Zoom meetings on Friday, Dec. 3, with Dr. Susan Sleep, who will give a presentation about skin cancer. The Sunshine Club will continue to meet via Zoom in December, and any changes will be published ahead of time. The club meets every Friday from 10 a.m.-noon,

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Everyone is beginning to get in the holiday spirit, especially now that COVID restrictions have loosened up. As you begin to make plans to see loved ones, make sure to look out for these three popular holiday 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

by Mary Larson LW contributor The LW Democratic Club welcomed Pete Hardin as its keynote speaker at its last meeting. Hardin is running for election as Orange County District Attorney. His campaign is centered on implementing modern criminal justice policies that will enhance safety while reducing costly overreliance on incarceration. Democrats from throughout the county are already actively working