A special GRF Board meeting has been scheduled for Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. with a single agenda item—Reopening, Trust Property for Active Outdoor Activities (Golf, Veterans Plaza, Mission Park and the Amphitheater). Among other considerations, the board will discuss opening facilities for religious services under emergencyuse policies. According to the Orange County Health Care Agency, COVID- 19

Residents reported seeing coyotes in and around Mutual 15 last week, according to LW Security. Coyotes are typically wintering in dens until spring, when they emerge to hunt. But if you see one, follow these recommendations to keep the coyotes away: •Bring pets in at night, and do not leave any pet food or water in patio areas. •Put away bird feeders at night to avoid attracting

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no Toys for Tots show this year, however barrels have been put out to collect toys for needy area children. Leisure World is consistently in the top two contributors to this program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Force Reserve. Residents are invited to bring an unwrapped toy (no stuffed animals, please) by today, Dec. 10, to Security at the Main Gate,

service is available for shopping rides to any location within the City of Seal Beach. Service is available at no cost weekdays, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Reservations are required by calling (877) 224-8294.

By Rolland Coburn Pastor It is the Christmas season, when we rejoice over the Christmas baby, the incarnation, our Lord’s birth. A friend once told me she accompanied her mother to the hospital in December when her sister was born and was impressed with the lifesized manger scene on display. She marveled to think how all the world celebrates the one whose birth was pictured there. The church’s

CONGREGATION SHOLOM Hanukkah begins this week. The first candle will be lit tonight, Dec. 10. Rabbi Karen Isenberg will stream services at 6:30 p.m on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Any new Congregation Sholom members who want to watch the livestream should contact Jeff Sacks to receive the Zoom invitation. Text to Jeff at (714) 642-0122 or email him at jfsacks@gmail. com. The