Honoring veterans out of our abundance

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

By Kathy Thayer

Assistant Recreation Manager

We all had to sacrifice this year when COVID-19 came to town, and among the things we have had to give up are our treasured celebrations in the clubhouses. One of those events is the American Legion annual honoring of Veterans Day.

This year, the Recreation Department is coordinating a food drive in November to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America California Chapter, based in Long Beach.

The mission of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, California Chapter, is to make lives better for paralyzed veterans and their families across Southern California. It has a long and historic legacy dating back to before World War II. Its work includes spinal cord research, advocacy, and sports and recreation for these local heroes.

Residents are asked to drop off canned goods and other nonperishable food items to the Recreation Department in Building 5, the LW Library, or St. Andrews Gate. Community donations will help make a difficult year and holiday season brighter for these wounded warriors and their families.