Laguna Woods Village

Back by popular demand, Laguna Woods Village Social Services, in partnership with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village, is hosting a free, virtual class on age-friendly care on Thursday, May 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/32G0D8T.

Swimmers at Pools 4 and 6 can now swim with friends! Any two residents, not necessarily from the same household, can swim together per a single reservation.

Keeping your Village contact information up to date is important. If your phone number on file in Resident Services is no longer in service or has changed, or if any of your contact information has changed, VMS can’t reach you! It is easy to update your phone number, email or outside address by completing our Change of Address by Member form at https://bit.ly/3xgrPZS and returning it by email or mailing it to the office.

We’re pleased to announce that on Monday, May 3, the Village Library will reopen to residents! Patrons may browse shelves for books or other media to check out and enjoy (see below for details). Library hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hours are determined by volunteer availability. ... Patrons must check in with the door monitor and adhere to social distancing requirements while waiting to enter the library. Masks must be worn at all times. Capacity will be limited to 15 patrons and six volunteers at one time. When at capacity, numbered tickets will be distributed to those who are waiting. A waiting area will be set up on the front patio. * Items available for checkout: books and DVDs * Items available on the front patio: daily newspapers, magazines and puzzles * Remains closed at this time: reading and puzzle-building area; iPad usage Visit https://bit.ly/3vlstUd to read Conditional Reopening of the Village Library for more details. Visit https://bit.ly/3vgwwRC to learn more about the Village Library online.

Purchase event tickets, register for outdoor classes, schedule outdoor/indoor fitness facility exercise time and more via ActiveNet. Simply sign in to get started. With your account, online registration is convenient and easy. Start today so you don’t miss out! Visit https://bit.ly/32EM5pG for more details.

Generation Bridges and the students from the Orange County School of the Arts present a spring-themed arts appreciation course on origami. Create frogs, bunnies and more to transition to springtime and learn about the origins of origami. Virtual classes take place on Sundays starting April 25 from 1 to 2 p.m. Join Zoom meeting 702 009 5680, password ORIGAMI (all caps). ... Email [email protected] or text 949-295-7648 to enroll. Have questions or need help with Zoom? Email or call Generation Bridges before the session.

Starting October 24, 2021, those who live within certain area codes nationwide must dial 10 numbers whether making a local call or not. In Southern California, anyone trying to make a local 949 call by dialing only seven digits on that date will hear a recording with instructions to hang up and dial the full 10-digit phone number. For the full story, visit https://bit.ly/3xi9Li6.

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Visit earthday.org for more information.

If you wish to be vaccinated in the Village on April 24, we need you to take action today! Please see below for details. Village Management Services received confirmation from MemorialCare of an allotment of enough Moderna doses to vaccinate Village residents aged 18 to 54, as well as others from older age groups who have not yet been vaccinated. Recent vaccine shortages made it impossible to gauge whether continued resident vaccinations would be possible, so we are grateful ...for this news of additional doses of vaccine. We will hold a clinic on Saturday, April 24, at Clubhouse 7 to administer first doses. If you wish to be vaccinated, please complete the vaccination form immediately at https://bit.ly/3wYfzNo. You will receive notification of your appointment time via the CodeRed notification system no later than April 22. You must be 18 years or older and a full-time resident of Laguna Woods Village to receive the vaccine. Laguna Woods Village is a 55+ community; however, there are dependents and adult children authorized to live in the Village. Please direct any questions to [email protected].

Check out these pictures from yesterday's first bingo session at Clubhouse 2!

AARP’s Driver Safety offers free, live, virtual workshops help show motorists how to reach destinations safer, easier and smarter. Get all your transportation questions answered in real time! Visit https://bit.ly/3wIZACN for details.

To ensure Southern California Edison (SCE) customers have as much information as possible at their fingertips, we share how to find out more information around outages, wildfire mitigation efforts, emergency preparedness and general resources that may help deliver savings. Visit https://bit.ly/2Qd0wP7 for links and other details.

Curious to know more about your water, wastewater and recycled water? Laguna Woods Village residents can participate live in El Toro Water District’s (ETWD) quarterly Community Advisory Group (CAG) meetings via Zoom. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/3dOsQ2d.

Looking for ways to maximize your brain health? Join one or all of the MindFit OC programs offered next month by Alzheimer’s Orange County. March’s MindFit OC classes are hosted in conjunction with Laguna Woods Village Social Services. Nutrition for a Healthier Mind March 1 | 1 - 2 p.m. | RSVP at http://bit.ly/BHMar21... 4 Weeks to a Better Memory Series March 10, 17, 24, 31 | 10 a.m. - Noon | Learn more and RSVP at http://bit.ly/4WeeksMar Unlocking the Power of Sleep for Brain Health March 15 | 1 - 2 p.m. | RSVP at http://bit.ly/BHMar15 Physical & Mental Exercise for Brain Health March 29 | 1 - 2 p.m. | RSVP at http://bit.ly/BHMar29 For more information, visit alzoc.org or facebook.com/alzoc, or call 844-373-4400.

The City of Laguna Woods and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are offering the biennial National Prescription Take Back Day event on Saturday, April 24. Dispose of your unwanted and expired prescription medication at Laguna Woods City Hall, located at 24264 El Toro Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s free and anonymous; no questions asked. No sharps, marijuana or pressure canisters, please. For more information, call 714-647-4133.

CVS Health is partnering with several local state and federal programs to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible populations. Appointments will be available as CVS receives vaccines from these programs. CVS is administering the vaccine by appointment only based on local eligibility guidelines and at no cost with insurance or through federal programs for the uninsured. Two local CVS pharmacies that are offering the vaccine now are in Aliso Viejo and Mission Viejo. T...he Laguna Woods pharmacy will start administering the vaccine soon. Vaccinations are by appointment only. Visit the CVS Pharmacy website at https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine or call 1-800-SHOP-CVS to schedule an appointment. Follow-up appointments for the second dose are scheduled at the first-dose appointment.

Today is National Pet Day, founded in 2005 by celebrity pet lifestyle expert and animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige, dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get the companionship and attention pets deserve. While loving our pets is something we do every day, today’s observance encourages helping out orphaned pet companions to improve their health and enhance their opportunities for adoption. Sometimes their human companions aren’t well. Making sure their forever... furry friends are receiving the best of care will help relieve stress and worry. National Pet Day is an excellent time to go through your pet’s toys and throw away any items that are no longer safe, verify when vaccinations are due and schedule an appointment to update if they are due, check collars to ensure tags are secure and numbers are current and more. Ways to celebrate #NationalPetDay include donating supplies to pets in shelters, help a friend with pets who is recovering from an illness, adopt a pet, give your pets extra love or make a special home-cooked meal for your pets. Share pics of your pets with us!

Those interested in the fate of defunct Laguna Hills Mall may want to attend the City of Laguna Hills’ joint public hearing of the planning agency and city council on April 27, at 7 p.m., at the Laguna Hills Community Center, Heritage Room, at 25555 Alicia Parkway. City council intends to consider the adoption of a development agreement to modify the previously approved Five Lagunas Project to continue to redevelop the roughly 68-acre property at the former Laguna Hills Mall with a mixed-use retail/office/residential project. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/31XZnxs.

We are pleased to announce that the Laguna Woods Village resident portal functionality has been restored. Residents and staff can now resume credit card processing, submit service requests, check account balances, print account statements, update emergency contacts and review resident and vehicle information.

Village Television (TV6) has a great lineup of featured movies this week, including "Babe," "Good Morning Vietnam" and "Fargo." Visit https://bit.ly/3mBeXs4 for days and times.

This year, Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, begins today, continues with celebrations that last up to 16 days and culminates in the Spring Lantern Festival on February 26. The Lunar New Year signifies a chance to start fresh, enjoy family and share in the hope of good things to come. Today marks the first day of xin chou year, or Year of the Metal Ox. Hong Kong-based feng shui master Thierry Chow told CNN that the ox is a hardworking zodiac sign that ...signifies movement. So, hopefully, the world will be less static than last year and get moving again in the second half of the year, she said. She added that the metal element of the year represents an emphasis on metal industries in 2021, from jewelry to the needle of a syringe. Learn more about Chinese New Year at https://chinesenewyear.net and in a news article in USA Today, Lunar New Year 2021: What does the ox symbolize, and how will it be celebrated during COVID-19 pandemic?

Don't miss Village Television's special movie feature presentation lineup! * Friday, February 12, at 7 p.m.: The Best of Enemies * Saturday, February 13, at 3 p.m.: Loving, with subtitles * Saturday, February 13, at 6 p.m.: Loving... * Monday, February 15, at 2 p.m.: Selma, with subtitles * Monday, February 15, at 6 p.m.: Selma * Friday, February 19, at 2 p.m.: Green Book, with subtitles * Friday, February 19, at 7 p.m.: Green Book * Saturday, February 20, at 3 p.m.: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, with subtitles * Saturday, February 20, at 6 p.m.: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom See more

Don't miss the Dialogue Society's Valentine's Day origami event, scheduled for February 14 from 11 a.m. to noon. The Zoom meeting ID is 928 5561 8977, and the passcode is "dialogue."

Don't miss today's special TV6 movie, "Black Panther," at 2 p.m. with subtitles and at 6 p.m. After the death of his father, T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king -- and as Black Panther -- gets tested when he's drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.

Candidates running for a position on the GRF and United boards of directors were featured on a live broadcast on Village Television (TV6) on Friday, October 9. (Due to election by acclimation, no Meet the Candidates took place for Third Mutual.) If you missed the live broadcast, view the video presentation on the Village YouTube channel. United YouTube video: https://bit.ly/2HyDL3w... GRF YouTube video: https://bit.ly/3jqFMMF See more

Coming soon! The Theatre Guild and The Fluukes at the Village drive-in! For dates, times, tickets and more, visit https://bit.ly/3mweWor.

Did you know that health or drug plans change? Health care providers change networks? Prescription drug formularies change? Another plan might save you money? The Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) can help by identifying potential cost savings, understanding your personal health care choices, exploring your plan options and preparing a free, customized plan comparison and analysis. HICAP provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling to help you understand changes in your coverage and identify the best plan for your needs. Schedule your HICAP appointment today by calling 714-619-4361 or visiting coasc.org/hicapaep. Appointments are available in Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese and more.

Today's TV6 movie, "Morning Glory," which stars Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, Patrick Wilson and Jeff Goldblum, tells the story of an upstart television producer who accepts the challenge of reviving a morning show program with warring co-hosts. At 3 p.m. with subtitles, and 6 p.m.

The Florence Sylvester Senior Center located at 23721 Moulton Parkway in Laguna Hills will host a drive-thru flu shot clinic in its parking lot on Friday, October 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. For details, visit https://bit.ly/37GKqUq.

Beginning the week of October 26, the Landscaping Department will oversee the trimming of several large, overgrown trees on Aliso Creek-adjacent slopes. The trees are quite largesome are more than 50 feet talland, due to their size and location, have been inaccessible for years. The work will take place in the vicinity of buildings 632 through 642, and equipment will be entering the creek from Avenida Sevilla near building 596. Contractors will be trimming the trees and zip lining debris over the creek and down into the meadow where it will be cut and hauled away. Residents are cautioned to be aware of moving vehicles and to avoid the areas marked with caution tape/traffic cones until the work has been completed.

Third Mutual Board of Directors First Vice President Annie McCary shares an important message about the No Mess Vote Yes ballot proposition with mutual members at https://bit.ly/3kbOLlO.

United members...make your voice heardby voting in your mutual's election! Watch https://youtu.be/QI6nxkJ37Gs for an important message.

Schedule three exercise sessions per week at the outdoor fitness center! The Recreation and Special Events Department is pleased to announce that at the outdoor fitness facility located in the Clubhouse 1 breezeway, residents may schedule three exercise session reservations per week, seven days in advance, effective tomorrow, Thursday, October 15. To read the updated procedure governing opening and resident use of the outdoor fitness facility, visit https://bit.ly/340P0uF.... For instructions on how to make outdoor fitness facility reservations using the ActiveNet online reservation system, visit https://bit.ly/3765KCp.