If one word could describe the Christmas season, it might be “joy.” Even the grumpiest Scrooge can be moved to enjoy the twinkling lights and songs of the season. For the Christian heart, Christmas brings so much more than the appreciation of sights and sounds. True joy bursts in the soul of the one who sings “Come Let Us Adore Him,” who has an intimate relationship with the one of whom they

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Holy Family Catholic Church, located next to St. Andrews Gate, invites residents to join its daily Masses at 8:30 a.m., and its weekend services on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. Three Holy Family parishioners made beautiful handmade Christmas angel decorations. The display is at the Holy Family parish office. All residents are invited

The American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 327 thanks all who attended its special Veterans Day event on Nov. 11. The ceremony started with patriotic music from the Velvetones Ballroom Orchestra and then the Los Alamitos Navel Sea Cadets posted the Color Guard flags. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 327 President Carolyn van Aalst gave a history of the Auxiliary’s beginnings. The Commander

Dr. Stefanie Bennett, LAc, Ph.D. will speak to the Sunshine Club about the acupuncture and functional medicine on Friday, Dec. 13, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 10 a.m. Bennett holds a master’s and Ph.D. in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She is the owner of Bennett Acupuncture and Functional Medicine, serving the people of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. Bennett has been in practice

EMERGENCY INFORMATION COUNCIL The Emergency Information Council (EIC) gratefully accepted its latest donated vehicle under its vehicle donation program with CarEasy.org. Leisure World resident Jerry Happel donated his unwanted Terry Travel Trailer. Although the trailer provided Jerry with 10 years of good times on the road, it had outlived its usefulness and became part of his downsizing strategy.

SB LIONS CLUB The Seal Beach Lions Club will be in the Clubhouse 6 parking lot on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m.-noon, to distribute 12-pound boxes filled with nutritious produce for $10 each. Those interested should bring their GRF ID card and cash. Supplies are limited, so plan to come early. The Produce Box Program is designed to support good nutrition by offering fresh fruits and vegetables