17 March 2021
Prevent falls by using walkers safely
GRF SAFETY MESSAGE
Over the last two COVID-19 vaccine clinics, GRF staff noticed a large number of caregivers, family members, friends and neighbors pushing four-wheeled walker “rollators” while someone was sitting in the fixed seat.
Surprisingly, when counseled, most people were oblivious of the risks of using such devices incorrectly.
Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injury
Next LW vaccination clinic is set for Saturday
COVID-19
The next vaccination clinic sponsored by OptumCare and the GRF, in cooperation with the Orange County Health Care Agency, will be held Saturday, March 20. People who have preregistered to receive the Pfizer vaccine at Leisure World Seal Beach may get their first dose appointment for this Saturday.
All registered LW residents over 65 who have not yet had a shot will be contacted
Coffee with a Cop goes virtual March 24
SB POLICE DEPARTMENT
Seal Beach City Council Members Sandra Massa-Lavitt and Tom Moore invite the community to meet with them and the Seal Beach Police Department at a virtual Coffee with a Cop event. The event will be held Wednesday, March 24, at 6 p.m.
Often the community’s only interaction with the police is during a time of emergency or other crisis. During these events, the community
Hit and run collision damages restaurant
SBPD
During an overnight rainstorm, a driver traveling on Pacific Coast Highway lost control of the vehicle, causing it to collide with a local restaurant. The driver fled the scene prior to police arrival.
On Wednesday, March 10, at about 1:42 a.m., the Seal Beach Police Department responded to a call of a burglary alarm at the Taco Surf restaurant located at 16281 Pacific Coast Highway.