It was a surprise for Erika Greenwood that her son and special friends planned to celebrate her birthday at the karaoke party on Nov. 10. Balloons and slices of cake were plentiful, and there were raffle prizes for all. The group thanks Alanna Eaby for serving as party planner. Pete Tupas sang “Mama,” sharing his memory of his mother’s birthday. David Noble did a the version of “Crazy”

The Jewelry and Lapidary Club will make glass angels honoring LW residents’ family members who have passed away from COVID. The decorations will hang on the club’s Christmas tree, then be given to the family. Anyone who wants an angel should send the name of their loved one, plus their name, address and email to club President Dean Jacobus at dean.jacobus@gmail.com by Nov. 24.

This week’s puzzle is checkmate in three moves. White moves first; any answer by Black, and White’s third move is checkmate. The solution to this week’s puzzle: The first move is Ne6. The White knight moves from c5 to e6, then Black king to e8, followed by White queen to e7 and Black knight to e7. The next move by White is checkmate. The Chess Club currently meets from 1:30-6 p.m.

HUI O HULA Hui O Hula dancers are happy to be back in Clubhouse 6. Six musicians—including steel guitarist “Uncle Pete”, Hawaiian songbird “Auntie Geri” and singer/ukulele player Diana Pemstein—showed up to play last week. Dancers enjoyed learning the traditional hula “Papalina Lahilahi/ Rosy Cheeks,” verse by verse; frequently danced at parties, it consistently brings a smile

Los Alamitos dentist Dr. Seza Barsamian hosted her eighth annual Veterans Day event on Nov. 11. The staff provided free comprehensive dental exams, X-rays and regular dental cleanings to local retired veterans. “These past 18 months have been very hard on everyone,” said Barsamian. “Stress plays a major role in the overall health and well-being of teeth and jaw bones in general. The two major

On Nov. 2, the Rev. Dr. Jang Young Yong, senior pastor of Leisure World Korean Community Church, led a group of 28 people composed of church members and local resi - dents on a hike of the Brush Canyon Trail, arriving at the Hollywood sign.