Margaret Gillon, Mutual 12 My parents taught me to love books. I became a computer programmer because my strong reading skills enabled me to learn intricate computer languages. For six years, I also owned a book publishing company. Sixteen years ago, I began dating Carole Damoci, and four years later, we married. Carole is a bookworm equal to me. Some of our happiest weekends are spent at home

The holidays look different this year. With COVID-19 disrupting everyone’s lives, there are no parties, no potlucks, no gathering with friends in the glow of festive lights. But thanks to spins on traditional events and new offerings, there are plenty of ways to capture the spirit safely. Hikari–A Festival of Lights: Drive through Tanaka Farms’ 30 acres of twinkling lights. Reportedly

Calling all Family Radio Service Users in Leisure World: The Radio Club provides an opportunity for a Family Radio Service (FRS) practice drill every Wednesday morning. Anyone who has an FRS radio is invited to participate. The call-in time is 9:30-9:45 a.m. on Channel 13/0. Be sure to wait until the radio is clear, then call in stating your first name, last name initial and mutual number. Remember

Reuse and repurpose cardboard boxes and scraps for a chance to win fabulous prizes in the Cool Cardboard Creations Contest. Submissions must be 95 percent cardboard. Acceptable materials include cardboard of all types, fasteners, glue, tape, as well as any nontoxic paint and recyclable decorations. The maximum size allowable for tabletop displays is 24 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 36 inches high.