LACERS Active Members December Update

‘TIS THE SEASON TO REDUCE STRESS

One effective way to reduce stress this holiday season is by displaying kindness. Kindness has been shown to increase self-esteem, empathy and improve mood. If your holiday season feels stressful, try a random act of kindness such as leaving a kind note for a neighbor or a snack for your mail person. Other ideas include calling a family member or making concrete plans with someone you haven’t seen in a while.

It doesn’t have to be something big and extravagant. Kindness can be contagious and help reduce stress levels for yourself and everyone around you. Happy Holidays!

BRAIN HEALTH CLASSES IN 2022

Alzheimer’s Los Angeles (ALZLA) will be hosting monthly Brain Health classes via Zoom January 26 – December 7 from 2:00-3:00 p.m., PST. ALZLA mission is to improve the lives of local families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia by increasing awareness, delivering effective programs and services, providing compassionate support, and advocating for quality care and a cure. Don’t miss these informative monthly virtual classes. Learn more here!

RETIREMENT APPLICATION PORTAL DEMO

Take time to learn about LACERS’ exciting new Retirement Application Portal (RAP)! Click here for details, or sign up for the upcoming RAP Demonstration webinar on Wednesday, January 26 at 11:00 a.m. via MyLACERS. Can’t make it to the webinar? Watch a recording of a prior RAP Demonstration on the LACERS YouTube channel here.

UPCOMING PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT SEMINARS

Take a proactive approach toward retirement and attend an upcoming Planning for Retirement Seminar via Zoom video conferencing!

Upcoming dates include:

• January 13, at 9:00 a.m. (Tier 1)
• January 18, at 4:30 p.m. (Tier 1)
• January 29, at 9:00 a.m. (Tier 1)

For a full schedule of upcoming seminars, click here and register via MyLACERS.

HAVE YOU REVIEWED YOUR BENEFICIARIES?

Head into 2022 with up-to-date beneficiary forms! Having a Designation of Beneficiary Form on file with LACERS is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones, and once you designate a beneficiary, it’s important to periodically review and update it as needed.  

If you are not sure if you have a Designation of Beneficiary form on file at LACERS, check your MyLACERS account via our website or call our main office line and staff will assist you. Forms can be found here.

UPCOMING BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 11, at 10:00 a.m. Click here for more information, which will be posted as it becomes available. 

*ADA Statement: Sign Language Interpreters, Communications Access Real-Time Transcription, Assisted Listening Devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the meeting you wish to attend. Due to difficulties in securing Sign Language Interpreters, five or more business days notice is strongly recommended. For additional information, please contact (800) 779-8328 or RTT (888) 349-3996.