South Bay Community Calendar 1-19-2017

Thursday, January 19 Free your mind Free guided Meditation and Labyrinth Walk. Dr Kati Wolfrum will give a 15 minute guided meditation followed by the labyrinth walk. The path is not tricky but relaxing. No shoes but socks are comfortable. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach.…

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Letters to the Editor 1-19-2017

Lu Lieu: Dear ER: I erroneously assumed when Ted Lieu became our congressman from the South Bay that he was going to represent all of his constituents (“Congressman Ted Lieu announces he will not attend inauguration,” ERNews.com). I obviously was misinformed. He has chosen to be petulant and self serving and completely ignored his oath…

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Letters to the Editor 1-12-2017

More and louder Dear ER: I would like to thank Paul Gerhardt for his letter bringing the issue of overhead jetliners to light, or sound if you will (“Low and Loud,” December 8, 2016). He is correct in noting that these flights need to be reported. There has been an enormous increase in flights from…

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South Bay Community Calendar 1-12-2017

Thursday, January 12 Bridge the mind Take off your dancing shoes, hang up your golf clubs, it is time to experience the game that will change your life. After ballroom dancing, bridge is the best activity for your memory. It is a fascinating challenge and a great social activity. All are welcome. Make new friends,…

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Letters to the Editor 1-05-2017

Veteran salutes Rep. Lieu Dear ER: As an aging Vietnam combat veteran with purple hearts and a C.I.B. (Combat Infantrymen’s’ Badge), I find myself using the Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs medical system more each year. My treatment at the Gardena Clinic and the hospital in Brentwood is first-rate. Unfortunately sometimes I’m forced to deal with…

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South Bay Community Calendar 1-05-2017

Saturday, January 7 Health Center Open House Start the New Year off right by attending the Center for Health and Fitness’ Open House. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Open to the public and includes free classes (Yoga, Group Exercise and Pilates), free educational health lectures and massage demos. For more information visit beachcitiesgym.org or call…

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Letters to the Editor 12-22-2016

Parental jeopardy Dear ER: Thanks to the Hermosa Beach City Council and city staff for their support of our first “Parent Chat” on December 1, in partnership with Behavioral Health Services and the Beach Cities Prevention Community Council (PCC). An expert panel responded to questions about marijuana legalization and the new Hermosa Beach Social Host…

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South Bay Community Calendar 12-22-2016

Thursday, December 22   Give the gift that counts The MemorialCare Center for Mental Health & Wellness at Community Hospital Long Beach is collecting donations to help make the holiday season special for its patients. Items needed: games, journals, art supplies, hygiene products, toothbrushes/toothpaste, brushes/combs, clothing ranging in male and female sizes and more. Please…

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Letters to the Editor 12-15-2016

Walk street style Dear ER: I agree that the Manhattan Beach walk streets should not be lined with these huge, overwhelming size houses. They look horrible and destroy the look of our beautiful walk streets. Joanne Ciancarelli Manhattan Beach FAR enough Dear ER: We have the same problems in Coronado, with no end to the…

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