By Lisa Rotchford Reverend December is the church’s season of Advent: the season of waiting for a special person or occasion to come. The Advent of this year, more than ever, finds us waiting for quarantine to be over and a vaccine to be delivered. While we wait, we can embrace the Old Testament’s messages on waiting: “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks

Rabbi Karen Isenberg will stream services via Zoom on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, at 9:30 a.m. Any new Congregation Sholom members who want to watch the livestream should contact Jeff Sacks to receive the Zoom invitation. Text Jeff at (714) 642-0122 or email him at jfsacks@gmail. com. The link will have the meeting ID and password embedded. Those who want more details or

By Norma Ballinger LW contributor Pastor Sam Pawlak will deliver a message on righteousness this Sunday. While the Amphitheater is closed, DVDs of the weekly message will be distributed to members throughout Leisure World. This was done for many weeks in the past and very well-received for helping members keep the connection with the body of Christ. Log on to Facebook each Sunday at 10 a.m.

HolyFamilyCatholicChurch, 13900 Church Place next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe the Second Sunday of Advent on Dec. 2. The First Reading is Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11, and the Second Reading is 2 Peter 3: 8-14. The Gospel Reading will be from Mark 1:1-8. First Friday Devotion Holy Mass is Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available after Mass. Immaculate Conception

The COVID-19 pandemic means that many of us are staying athome—andsittingdown—more than we usually do. But at a time like this, it’s very important for people of all ages and abilities to be as active as possible. Justdoinglight-intensityphysical movement, such as walking or stretching, will help ease your muscles and improve blood circulation and muscle activity. Regular physical activity

Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the LW community. HHUG accepts donations of clean, used towels, plus new, unopened, travel-size shampoo, soap or lotion. New socks are the only clothing donation that HHUG accepts. To donate, contact Linda Neer at (562) 430-3214 for pick up. Donations can also be left on her patio at Mutual

A Landmark Balance & Stability class is offered on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on Zoom. Instructor Adrianne Rosenfeld teaches the free, 40-minute class that focuses on balance, shifting weight and cognizant activities. It broadcasts at around 4:20-4:40 p.m. every day on the Spectrum Cable Channel 1390, right after the Queen Kong interview and is available on youtube.com. Rosenfeld is certified

Regular brisk walking can help people maintain a healthy weight; prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes; strengthen bones and muscles; and improve mood, balance and coordination. The Recreation Department has a Leisure World Walking Trails brochure featuring seven measured trails throughout the community. Stop by the Downtown Café