SB SENIOR TRANSPORTATION Hop the shuttle to the pier, Rossmoor About 600,000 older adults stop driving each year, according to the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. That can make it harder for people to get to doctor’s appointments, shop for necessities, visit family or attend social events. And that increases isolation, negatively affecting health and well-being. Free

LW LIBRARY The Leisure World Library will host a bus trip to explore the Descanso Gardens and its 150 acres of gardens and forests on Wednesday, Aug. 11; tickets are $34. The mission statement of Descanso Gardens reads: “Descanso Gardens is a unique Southern California landscape distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical significance and rare natural beauty.”

The Art League will host a demonstration by floral and garden designer Elizabeth J. Butterfield on July 20 in Clubhouse 4. The evening starts at 7. Page 18

The Leisure World Historical Society is open from 2-4 p.m., Thursdays, in Clubhouse 1 and offers an array of interesting artifacts and information about the community’s past. People are invited to come in and browse videos of Hollywood stars who performed at the LW Amphitheater, artwork, photo collections, hardware from the original units, LW News from 1962-1999 on microfilm, books and magazines

SBPD The Seal Beach Police Department (SBPD) has introduced a four-legged member to its ranks with a new police canine unit. For the first time in almost 40 years, SBPD will have its very own police K-9 unit helping to protect the community. “A police K-9 is an incredibly important tool that we can use to address crime in Seal Beach,” said Chief of Police Philip L. Gonshak. “The police

LW LIBRARY The LW Library will host a Welcome Back festival on Wednesday, July 28, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to stop by and visit on the library patio. There will be refreshments, a raffle, tote bags filled with goodies, games, music and more. Residents who bring library cards or sign up for one there will be given a library tote bag and a raffle ticket. At 2 p.m., great