A few days went by, and when I glanced at the big black pot residing on my cabinet, it seemed to glare back at me. Finally, I called my son and explained my reluctance to use it and asked if he could take it back. I was hoping that he could return it and get a refund, but he chose to keep it and picked it up the next day. I recently had a birthday, and my grandson got me what he thought

as any other vaccine—and rigorous clinical trials have proven that they’re safe and effective. More than 48 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And roughly 38.1 percent of the population is fully vaccinated, the data shows. So far, studies have shown that mRNA vaccines—Pfizer

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The Men’s Golf League did not venture out May 30 because of Memorial Day, but the players expressed their deepest gratitude to the servicemen around the world, especially to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. On June 4, the Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach welcomed 11 men and one woman. Meadowlark clocks in as a par-70, 5,800-yard course with narrow, tree-lined fairways; tricky elevation

The Good News Singers will meet under the direction of Janet Ray on Thursday, June 17, at 9:15 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. All singers, regardless of ability, are welcome; the only requirement is a desire to sing gospel songs, both old and new. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and share fellowship with people who love to sing.

their unit. •May 12, 3:48 p.m., Mutual 10 A grocery cart was removed from a carport space. •May 17, 1:48 p.m., Mutual 11 A resident reported that someone had removed dog medicine from her residence. •May 19, 4:38 p.m., Mutual 7 A resident stated that someone had removed vegetables from the garden in front of her unit. •May 25, 8:45 a.m., Mutal 14 A resident reported

The LW Book Club will meet on Thursday, June 17, from 1-3 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 7, to discuss “The Leopard” by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. For July, the group plans to choose a book of its own to be discussed on July 15. Anyone with questions or suggestions should contact Thomas Gan at gltjiook@gmail.com.

LW residents are invited to submit reviews of their favorite books for publication in the LW Weekly. Include your name and mutual and telephone numbers. The reviews are subject to editing and will run as space allows. Email submissions to pattym@lwsb.com.