LW Weekly 10-25-18

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LW residents, staff participated in ShakeOut

Millions of people around the world took part in this year’s Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill to test their level of preparedness for a major temblor.

The 10th annual drill started at 10:18 a.m., when participants “dropped” to the ground, took “cover” under a desk, table or other sturdy surface and “held on” for 60 seconds, as if a major earthquake were occurring.

More than 10 million people in California were registered for the drill, including nearly 3.3 million in Los Angeles County and 875,000 in Orange County. Most Leisure World Mutuals, some clubs and GRF staff also participated.

Some used the drill as a chance to practice procedures that will be triggered in the event of a disaster here. GRF Safety and Emergency Coordinator Eloy Gomez was out and about, communicating with the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) set up at the Amphitheater Building. Radio Club members staffed the center to relay calls from Mutuals to professional responders.

LW members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), who are trained volunteer responders, wore hard hats and held radios as they took “injury reports” from building captains.

The Drone Club deployed unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, to survey Leisure World. In an actual disaster, the images relayed to the EOC will help responders send help where it’s most urgently needed. The Rollin’ Thunder Club donated transportation services, carting Drone Club members to different areas of Leisure World.

In Mutual 11, “Annie” (the mannikin) was trapped under fallen  tree branches. A CERT team led by Phil Mandeville marshalled the services of nearby tree trimmers, who used a chainsaw to free Annie from the heavy limbs. The CERT team splinted her leg and performed other first aid, and she survived.

In Mutual 6, Lynn Baidack was at the helm of a large contingent of cheerful volunteers in neon safety vests. “Thanks to all the Mutual 6 residents who participated and shared knowledge and experiences,” she said afterward. Her CERT committee consists of Carol Burge, Maria Giegerich, Dee Dee Homan, Susan Hopewell, Winnie Rolefson and Ron Vanzanten. 

In Mutual 5, Betty Covin reported

During an actual earthquake, people who are outside should find a spot clear of trees, buildings and power lines, then drop, cover and hold on. People who are driving should pull over to a clear area, stop and stay seated with seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops. When the quake ends, motorists should proceed with caution and avoid bridges or ramps that may have been damaged.

ShakeOut organizers note that many Californians—including young people and newcomers to the state—have not experienced a damaging earthquake. While the San Andreas fault could generate a large-scale earthquakes, up to magnitude-8, there are many other active faults in the region that can produce quakes comparable to the  1994 Northridge earthquake. It struck Jan. 17, 1994, and had a 6.7 magnitude, triggering 10-20 seconds of violent shaking that was felt as far away as Nevada.

“In addition to damage caused directly by ground shaking and related ground failure, other hazards such as fires can easily start during and shortly after an earthquake,” according to ShakeOut.org.

According to the USGS, about 2,000 people would die, tens of thousands would be injured and more than $200 billion in damage would result from a magnitude-7.8 or larger quake, which would have 50 times the intensity of the Northridge earthquake. Hundreds of aftershocks would follow, a few of them nearly as big as the original event, according to the USGS.

Californians should be prepared to be self-sufficient for 72 hours following an earthquake or other major disaster, officials say. That includes having a first-aid kit, medications, food and enough water for each member of a household to drink one gallon per day for at least 72 hours, according to local and state officials.

When the Lights Go Out

by Eloy Gomez

GRF safety/emergency coordinator

Extended power outages may impact the whole community and the economy. A power outage is when the electrical power goes out unexpectedly. 

A power outage may:

• Disrupt communications, water, and transportation.

• Close retail businesses, grocery stores, gas stations, ATMs, banks, and other services.

• Cause food spoilage and water contamination.

• Prevent use of medical devices.

Protect yourself during a power outage:

• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed.

• Only use generators outdoors and away from windows.

• Do not use a gas heater to heat your home.

• Disconnect appliances (except hardwired items such as stovetop and oven) and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges.

• Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices.

• If safe, go to an alternate location for heat or cooling.

• Check on neighbors.

How to Stay Safe When a Power Outage Threatens 

Prepare Now:

•Take an inventory of the items you need that rely on electricity.

•Talk to your medical provider about a power outage plan for medical devices powered by electricity and refrigerated medicines. Find out how long medication can be stored at higher temperatures and get specific guidance for any medications that are critical for life.

•Plan for batteries and other alternatives to meet your needs when the power goes out.

•Sign up for local alerts and warning systems. Monitor weather reports.

•Determine whether your home phone will work in a power outage and how long battery backup will last.

•Review the supplies that are available in case of a power outage. Have flashlights with extra batteries for every household member. Have enough nonperishable food and water.

•Use a thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer so that you can know the temperature when the power is restored. Throw out food if the temperature is 40 degrees or higher.

•Keep mobile phones and other electric equipment charged.

Survive During:

• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours. Use coolers with ice if necessary. Monitor temperatures with a thermometer.

• Maintain food supplies that do not require refrigeration.

• Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators, camp stoves, or charcoal grills (if allowed in your Mutual) should always be used outdoors and at least 10 feet away from all structures. Never use a gas stovetop to heat your home.

• Check on your neighbors. Older adults and young children are especially vulnerable to extreme temperatures.

• Go to a community location with power if heat or cold is extreme.

• Turn off or disconnect appliances (except hardwired items such as stovetop and oven), equipment, or electronics. Power may return with momentary “surges” or “spikes” that can cause damage.

Be Safe After:

• When in doubt, throw it out. Throw away any food that has been exposed to temperatures 40 degrees or higher for two hours or more, or that has an unusual odor, color, or texture.

• If the power is out for more than a day, discard any medication that should be refrigerated, unless the drug’s label says otherwise. If a life depends on the refrigerated drugs, consult a doctor or pharmacist and use medicine only until a new supply is available.

For more information, visit the official website of the Department of Homeland Security at ready.gov.

Town hall on Measure BB is Oct. 29

The City of Seal Beach invites Leisure World residents to learn how Measure BB would affect public safety and essential services in Seal Beach in a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, in Clubhouse 3.

Measure BB, which is on the November ballot, would increase the sales tax from 7.75 percent to 8.75 percent. It is not a tax on home or property, groceries or prescription medications. 

All Measure BB funds would remain local. These local funds are protected by law from the state and cannot be taken by Sacramento.  

Measure BB is a prudent and sober recognition of the city’s current financial condition and the prospect that this condition can worsen without additional, stable sources of local revenue. 

For more information about Measure BB, visit the city’s website at www.sealbeachca.gov. 

Make-up Flu Shots Today

Make-up Flu Shots

4-6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25

Health Care Center

Health Care Center members should bring their current health insurance cards and GRF ID cards. People who are not members should bring $40, cash only.

It has been recognized for many years that people 65 years and older are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu compared with young, healthy adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control. That’s because human immune defenses become weaker with age. 

While flu seasons can vary in severity, during most seasons, people 65 years and older bear the greatest burden of severe flu disease. In recent years, for example, it’s estimated that between 70-85 percent of seasonal flu-related deaths have occurred in people 65 years and older and between 54-70 percent of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations have occurred among people in that age group. So influenza is often quite serious for people 65 and older.

A Flu Vaccine is the Best Protection Against Flu

The best way to protect against flu and its potentially serious complications is with a seasonal flu vaccine by the end of October. However, as long as flu viruses are circulating, vaccination should continue throughout flu season, even in January or later.

Flu vaccines are updated each season as needed to keep up with changing viruses. Also, immunity wanes over a year so an annual vaccination is needed to ensure the best possible protection. A flu vaccine protects against the flu viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. The 2018-2019 flu vaccine has been updated from last season’s vaccine to better match circulating viruses. Immunity from vaccination sets in after about two weeks.

Flu Vaccine Reduces Serious Flu Outcomes

Flu vaccination has been shown to reduce flu illnesses and more serious flu outcomes that can result in hospitalization or even death in older people. For example, a 2017 study showed that flu vaccination reduced deaths, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, ICU length of stay, and overall duration of hospitalization among hospitalized flu patients; with the greatest benefits being observed among people 65 years of age and older.

Types of Flu Shots for People 65 and Older

People 65 years and older should get a flu shot and not a nasal spray vaccine. They can get any flu vaccine approved for use in that age group with no preference for any one vaccine over another. There are regular flu shots that are approved for use in people 65 and older and there also are two vaccines designed specifically for people 65 and older:

High Dose Flu Vaccine:

The “high dose vaccine” contains 4 times the amount of antigen as a regular flu shot. It is associated with a stronger immune response following vaccination (higher antibody production). Results from a clinical trial of more than 30,000 participants showed that adults 65 years and older who received the high dose vaccine had 24 percent fewer influenza infections as compared to those who received the standard dose flu vaccine. The high dose vaccine has been approved for use in the United States since 2009. 

Adjuvanted Flu Vaccine:

The adjuvanted flu vaccine, Fluad, is made with MF59 adjuvant, an additive that creates a stronger immune response to vaccination. In a Canadian observational study of 282 people aged 65 years and older conducted during the 2011-12 season, Fluad was 63 percent more effective than regular-dose unadjuvanted flu shots. There are no randomized studies comparing Fluad with Fluzone High-Dose. This vaccine was available for the first time in the United States during the 2016-2017 season. 

High Dose and Adjuvanted Flu Vaccine Side Effects

The high dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines may result in more of the mild side effects that can occur with standard-dose seasonal shots. 

Mild side effects can include pain, redness or swelling at the injection site, headache, muscle ache and malaise.

Get pneumococcal vaccines

People who are 65 years of age and older should also be up to date with pneumococcal vaccination to protect against  pneumonia, meningitis and bloodstream infections. Talk to your doctor to find out which pneumococcal vaccines are recommended for you.

Pneumococcal pneumonia is an example of a serious flu-related complication that can cause death. You can get the pneumococcal vaccine your provider recommends when you get the flu vaccine.

Other Preventive Actions

In addition to getting the flu shot, people 65 years and older should take the same everyday preventive actions CDC recommends of everyone, including covering coughs, washing hands often, and avoiding people who are sick.

Symptoms and Treatment

If you get sick with flu symptoms, call your doctor right away. There are antiviral drugs that can treat flu illness and prevent serious flu complications. CDC recommends prompt treatment for people who have influenza infection or suspected influenza infection and who are at high risk for serious flu complications, such as people 65 years and older.

Symptoms:

Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may also have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu and have respiratory symptoms without a fever.

Treatment:

Treatment should begin as soon as possible because antiviral drugs work best when started early (within 48 hours after symptoms start).

For you to get an antiviral drug, a doctor needs to write a prescription. 

These medicines fight against flu by keeping flu viruses from replicating in your body.

Antiviral drugs can make people feel better faster by de-escalating the severity of the virus. They may also prevent serious health problems that can result from flu illness.

GRF Arts and Crafts Fest is Nov 2 and 3

The 50th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, and Saturday, Nov. 3, in Clubhouse 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Arts & Crafts Festival is for the purpose of encouraging the creative talents of Leisure World Seal Beach GRF members. 

While invited to exhibit their products, participants must adhere to guidelines established in Golden Rain Policy 1481; items for sale at the festival must have been made by the shareholder/member. No manufactured articles may be sold. Each seller must live in Leisure World and must be a GRF member to qualify as an exhibitor of sale items at the festival. 

The event has sold out, but vendors who were unable to buy a table may ask to be added to a waitlist in case there are cancellations.

Celebrate Halloween Around Town

To help you enjoy this year’s fall season, here is a list of trick-or-treat opportunities, trunk-or-treats, haunted houses, carnivals, fall festivals and an Oktoberfest or two. 

Leisure World

Pumpin Carving Contest

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Leisure World Library will host a pumpkin carving contest. People are invited to come, carve and vote for their favorite creations.  Those who want to carve their own pumpkins should visit the library to get the rules and fill out an entry form. 

Seal Beach

Trick-or-Treat on Main Street

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Street, Seal Beach

Merchants will pass out candy to young trick-or-treaters in costume, sponsored by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Los Alamitos

Trunk-Or-Treat

Saturday, Oct. 27, 5-7:30 p.m., Little Cottonwood Park, 4000 Farquhar Ave., Los Alamitos

The Los Alamitos Recreation & Community Services Department will host the seventh annual Trunk-or-Treat event. The free community event has games, costume contests, a hayride, pie eating contest, and more.

AutumnFest Concert & Fair

Saturday, Oct. 27,10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Community Congregational UCC, Los Alamitos, 4111 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos

Hosted by Musique Sur la Mer Youth Symphony Orchestra and Community Congregational UCC, Los Alamitos, this is a free  morning of music, bake sale, jewelry sale, and vendor sales in celebration of autumn, Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos. Music will be performed by the Musique Sur La Mer Honors Youth Orchestra and La Petite Musique, under the musical direction of Marcy Sudock. The vendor fair starts at 10:30, and the concert starts at 11 a.m. 

Huntington Beach

Halloween Fest

Wednesday, Oct. 31,  4-8 p.m.; downtown Huntington Beach

Trick or treating is from 5-8 p.m. at downtown HB businesses.  The city’s fire, police and marine safety personnel will be there with equipment and to hand out candy. Activities include an inflatable obstacle course, games and a slide, live creepy critters and Halloween photo stations. A canine costume contest starts at 5:30 p.m. and a kid’s costume contest starts at 6 on 5th and PCH; sponsor: the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District.

Oktoberfest

through Oct. 28, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 6:30 p.m.-1a.m.; Sundays, Kinderfest, 2-7:30 p.m.; Old World German Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach

Old World Huntington Beach, host of Orange County’s Oktoberfest since 1977, offers authentic German food (voted ‘Best Bratwurst’ in California), imported German beers, bands and other festivities, competitions, games and more.

watch your step  

by Jim Breen

jimb_news@lwsb.com

Resident Phyllis Goar received a letter in the mail from Service Direct Insurance Services titled ”personal and confidential” urging her to activate the warranty on her car.

“Immediate Response Requested,” it read in bold face type, followed by a toll-free number to call so she could activate new coverage within five days.

The Mutual 1 resident was advised of the financial pitfalls ahead: she would be financially liable for all repairs now that her warranty expired.

And just how did the sender know it expired?

He didn’t.

But if enough of these letters are mailed across the country, some may reach people who want to renew their warranties.

The most suspicious part of the letter was that it did not come from a specific auto manufacturer,  the dealer that originally sold the car, or from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Ms. Goar declined the offer but brought the letter to Watch Your Step to warn other residents of the apparent scam.

Another tip-off: Her vehicle Identification Number (VIN) was requested. Handing over that information to a scammer could be a problem.

The scam had not been reported by a resident since last July, when Aino Bonner of Mutual 15 received an identical letter.

The scam was in the national spotlight two years ago when Con sumer Reports Magazine informed readers that The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) paid more than $4 million in refunds to nearly 6,000 consumers cheated by the warranty scam.

According to the FCC, victims   were talked into buying expensive new warranties  for sums ranging from $1,300-$2,900.

Have you been the victim of a scam attempt? Send details to Jim Breen at the email  address above or call 431-6586, ext. 387, Wednesday- Friday between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m

children-a-priority  

Children A  Priority (CAP) will hold a catered luncheon at noon on Thursday, Nov. 1, in Clubhouse 4. Lunch, $10, will be served at noon.

Guest speaker will be Lisa Hoffmaster, development director for Food Finders.

CAP members and guests are requested to bring non-perishable food donations (cans and dry goods) to help less fortunate families All are invited to share in the rewarding experience of assisting local underprivileged youth at risk.

For more information, call Maria Swift at 493-1924 or Rosemarie “Romy” Brannon at  (714) 345-5314.

senior Patriots  

All are invited to participate for any block of time at the peace vigil sponsored by Senior Patriots for Peace from 4-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31,on the sidewalk in front of the main entrance of Leisure World. Signs will be provided, or people can bring their own. “Remember to Vote” is the theme. 

“The vote is the most powerful tool we have and it’s time to use it on Nov. 6,” said Eric Holder, Jr., former Attorney General.

“With a government elected by its citizens, voting is an important right in our society,” said Hattie Lindell,  a college essay winner on the importance of voting.

 “It’s important for a healthy democracy that everyone participates with an equal voice no matter who they vote for,” said Anthony Romero of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

For more information, call Lucille Martin at 430-1047.

y service club

Thanks to more than 300 shareholders who braved wind and rain on Oct. 13 to help make the Y Service Club breakfast a success. 

Guests enjoyed pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, coffee and tea as they started the day socializing with family, friends and neighbors. 

The club is grateful to  Denny’s Restaurant in Seal Beach and manager Karen Rodriquez for donating 26 dozen eggs, four gallons of pancake syrup and a case of coffee. 

Proceeds will  help support the Los Altos Kids-to-Camp program and other community projects.

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The club’s next Y Service Club rummage sale is scheduled for March 2. 

Donations, with the exception of clothing and large pieces of furniture, are gratefully accepted. 

To donate items for the rummage sale or to request assistance  from club members for non-professional household tasks, call one of the telephone numbers listed under the “Leisure World Helping Leisure World” section of the LW Weekly.

Police will take back unused pills 

The Seal Beach Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will  take residents’ unused prescription pills for safe disposal from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Leisure World.

LWers can prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. 

Bring pills for disposal to the Leisure World Main Gate. The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches. 

The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

 Ralph’s Pharmacy will participate as a corporate partner and will have a booth at the drop off.

Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. 

Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends. 

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website, www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html.

Perspectives

Member column  

by Lisa A. Dickson

Mutual 1

Recently I read with interest comments from a Mutual board member regarding changes in Leisure World. It was very informative.

I’m aware of some changes in LW and on the national and international fronts. Most changes are excellent instruments for improvement. 

It has been a big issue regarding parking problems especially shareholders with two cars. Some rent an extra space, but others park their second cars in the guest parking spaces for weeks. That makes it hard for guests to find parking space, especially on weekends.

Of course we have to abide by the rules. However we live in Leisure World where we have family and friends to visit us.

 Why do we have to get permit each time we have company who want to park in our carport? And, why can’t we rent our carport to other mutuals when there is no  renter in that specific mutual?

When I was a director, I was the co-chair when we notified the  new shareholders regarding the parking policy.

Where is the exception to the rules and human kindness to enthusiastic shareholders who aspire to peace, good health and leisurely living in Leisure World?

Editor’s note: Leisure World parking has been a major problem, especially in Mutual 1 because the carports are located on trust streets. The problem has been exacerbated by residents who own multiple vehicles they park on the street for weeks at a time. As a result, our policies have been modified. But change, although it benefits many, will inconvenience others.  Rules apply to everyone, including guests, residents and directors. Our fiduciary responsibility is to represent all residents to the best of our ability and try to maintain the property.

– Ruben Collazo, vice president, Mutual 1

 

Perspectives

outside the wall  

By Les H. Cohen, Mutual 15

Legislative Advocate Emeritus

According to report from the California Senior Legislature, there is serious need for concerned Leisure World citizens to contact Senators Diane Feinstein and Kamala Harris to respectfully urge them for the Senate to swiftly pass House Resolution 299.

That’s the important bill to provide help for Blue Water Navy Vietnam veterans who become ill and die from diseases related to exposure of Agent Orange. 

The measure  was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives nearly three months ago. 

This legislation  would end the injustice of denying care and benefits to veterans who suffer from life threatening health conditions.

Contact numbers:

• Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Los Angeles), 1111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 915, Los Angeles, 90025,(310) 914-7300.

• Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Los Angeles), 312 N. Main St., 1748 L.A. 90012, (213) 894-5000.

Be sure to remind them your are writing as their constituent.

Letter to the Editor   

Editor: 

This Veterans Day will be celebrated Monday, Nov. 12, and vets it’s your day. American Legion Post 327 will honor Leisure World’s WWII veterans for their  service to this grateful nation.  

For the American Legion Unit 327, it is our privilege to recognize those men and women for their service.

The vets and their families are invited to attend the Veterans Day service at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 2. 

They will be honored by Congressman Dana Rohrabacher with a special pin and flag flown in Washington D.C. and a light lunch after the event.  

RSVP by today, Thursday, to Joseph Chavez, 596-2669; Lee Esslinger, 430-2891; or Richard Carson, (714) 719-6872.

Help us make this a great event by being in attendance and allowing us to honor you.

Cmdr. Rich Carson, Mutual 12

åmerican Legion Post 327

Perspectives Policy   

Submissions in each of the following categories may be published at the discretion of the Publications Manager. 

 Letters to the Editor: Maximum number of words: 250. Letters should be typed and delivered to the Golden Rain News by email (preferred), regular mail, deposited in a white GRF drop box, or hand-delivered. Letters must be of general interest to the community and may contain opinions, suggestions, compliments, and complaints without being scurrilous, libelous, defamatory, repetitive or otherwise inappropriate. The names of individual employees, titles and/or departments will not be permitted in letters that could adversely impact any Foundation employee directly or indirectly.

Member Column: At a maximum 500 words, columns may present an argument or opinion or information about pending issues of concern to the community. Priority to first-time or less frequent writers. Some names will be left out to protect privacy.

Contributor: Restaurant review, theater review or travel journal submissions welcome subject to terms and conditions in the policy unless otherwise noted.

Political: Submissions concerning political issues outside of Leisure World and the City of Seal Beach will not be published.

Setting it Straight  

Due to a reporting error, the winning team in one of the Shuffleboard Club games last week was misidentified. The correct winning team was the Puck Masters over the Slider

Government 10-25-18

RECAP OF GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION BOARD 

ACTIVITY OF OCTOBER 23, 2018

Approved Minutes

MOVED and duly approved the minutes of the September 25, 2018 Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Board of Directors (BOD) meeting were approved, as presented. 

General – Ratification of the Facilities and Amenities Review Committee Assignments

MOVED and duly approved the restoration of the Facilities and Amenities Review Ad hoc Committee to an active status and to accept, as members, Leah Perrotti, Chair; Phil Friedman, Irma Heinrichs, Barry Lukoff, Perry Moore and Kathy Rapp.

Architectural Design and Review Committee – Reserve Funding Request – Planter Area in Front of Bus Parking, Clubhouse Four

MOVED and duly approved to award a contract to Anguiano Lawn Care, to remove stumps (east side), rocks and scallops in both planter areas in front of the bus parking area of the Clubhouse Four parking lot and install chip mulch, in an amount not to exceed $4,500, Reserve funds, and authorize the President sign the contract.

Architectural Design and Review Committee – Operating Funding Request – Tree Trimming, Community Facilities

The motion failed to be approved.

Executive Committee – Amend Policy 1001-30, Glossary of Terms

MOVED and duly approved to amend Policy 1001-30, Glossary of Terms, as presented.

Executive Committee – Non-budgeted Operating Funds Request – Employee Holiday Luncheons

MOVED and duly approved to allocate funding for a holiday meal, for all GRF full-time and part-time employees, in an amount not to exceed $2,300 ($10 per employee), adding a $500 contingency amount, funding from non-budgeted Operating funds for 2018.

Executive Committee – Approve 2019 GRF Election Documents

MOVED and duly approved to approve the 2019 election materials and the election process for the 2019 GRF Board of Directors election.

Finance Committee – Accept September Financial Statements

Moved and duly approved to accept the September Financial Statements for audit.

Finance Committee – Liquid Reserve Funds – Funds Transfer Request

Moved and duly approved a transfer of $480,000, in Reserve funds, from the First Foundation Bank Business Maximizer account to the Money Market Reserve account at US Bank for the purposes of maximizing insured funds and to invest in higher yielding CDs with US Bancorp.

Finance Committee – CD Purchase Request – Investment Ladder

Moved and duly approved the purchase of three (3) CDs, at approximately $245,000 each, with maturity dates in November 2019 and April and October 2021, at rates in line with those indicated on the discussed Laddered Portfolio Sheet, ranging from 2.55% to 3.1%, for a total of approximately $735,000 of reserve funds.

Finance Committee – Accept 2019 Reserve Study

Moved and duly approved to accept the Reserve Study for the 2019 budget year.

Finance Committee – Accept the 2019 Annual Budget Disclosure and Policy Statement

Moved and duly approved to accept the 2019 Annual Budget Disclosure & Policy Statement, Exhibit A in the agenda packet.

Finance Committee – TENTATIVE VOTE: Amend Policy 3324-31, Purchasing Fees

Moved and duly approved to tentatively amend Policy 3324-31, Purchasing Fees, to increase the transaction fee for all materials purchased through the Purchasing department and the Copy & Supply Center from 2% to 5% and to eliminate the shipping fee, pending a 30-day notification to the membership and a final decision by the GRF BOD on December 18, 2018.

Finance Committee – TENTATIVE VOTE: Amend Policy 5061-31, Fees

Moved and duly approved to tentatively amend Policy 5061-31, Fees, to increase the facilities and amenities fee from twenty (20) to twenty four (24) times the monthly GRF assessment fee and change the $25 fee from “late payment” to “returned check” fee, pending a 30-day notification to the membership and a final decision by the GRF BOD on December 18, 2018.

Finance Committee –Amend Policy 5506-31

Moved and duly approved to amend Policy 5506-31, Request for Proposal, to modify exceptions to Request For Proposal requirements by requesting annual RFPs for contractors of record, for a period of one year, in the areas of landscape, streets, electric and painting, including prices for labor and materials, to remove an exception relating to bids from contractors whose services were used in the past and for other minor wording and numbering modifications.

Finance Committee – Adopt Policy 5540-31, Contingency Operating Fund

Moved and duly approved to adopt Policy 5540-31, Contingency Operating Fund, as presented.

Finance Committee – Rescind Policy 5517-31, Liability Insurance Deductible Fund

Moved and duly approved to rescind Policy 5517-31, Liability Insurance Deductible Fund, as it is no longer applicable.

Finance Committee – Adopt Policy 5519-30, Committee Budgeted Expenses

Moved and duly approved to adopt Policy 5519-31, Committee Budgeted Expenses, as presented.

Finance Committee – Amend Policy 5528-31, Refund of Excess Income

Moved and duly approved to amend Policy 5528-31, Refund of Excess Income, to remove verbiage defining the authorization limits to the Contingency Operating Fund, as these limits are defined in Policy 5540-31 – Contingency Operating Fund, and for other minor wording.

Mutual Administration Committee – TENTATIVE VOTE: Amend Policy 1201-33, GRF Identification Cards

MOVED and duly approved to tentatively amend Policy 1201-33, Photo Identification Cards, changing the title of the policy to “GRF Identification Cards”, increasing the fee for second and subsequent losses of ID cards to $50, removing the reference to Policy 1801-33, amending the term “renter” to “renter/tenant”, and stating that the non-surrender fee “may” be waived, rather than “will” be waived in the case of a deceased member,  pending a 30-day notification to the membership and a final decision by the GRF BOD on December 18, 2018.

Mutual Administration Committee – Amend Policy 5165-33, Mutual Administration Committee

MOVED and duly approved to amend Policy 5165-33, Mutual Administration Committee, specifying documents to be reviewed annually by the Committee.

Recreation Committee – Operating Funding Request – Mission Park Basketball Key Naming

MOVED and duly approved to honor a previous Leisure World resident in the naming of the basketball key at Mission Park, the Dr. Thomas Amberry Memorial Basketball Key, including a memorial plaque, in an amount not to exceed $250.00, Operating Funds.

Recreation Committee – Capital Funding Request – Event Trailer Supplies 

MOVED and duly approved the purchase of supplies for the Recreation Department event trailer supplies, in an amount not to exceed $4,289.23, Capital funding.

Recreation Committee – Reserve Funding Request – Replacement of Pool and Spa Cover 

MOVED and duly approved to award a contract to Lincoln Aquatics, to replace the swimming pool and hot pool covers, asset ID# 1245, with new covers, in an amount not to exceed $6,876.72, Reserve funding, and authorize the President to sign any applicable contract.

Security, Bus & Traffic Committee – Conceptual Approval – Community Access Control

Moved and duly conceptually approved the project designated as the Access Control and Visitors Management System, at an estimated initial expense of $450,000 to 500,000.00, Capital funding, and estimated ongoing annual operational expenses of $75,000 to $100,000 and authorize applicable committees and staff to obtain accurate costs and return to the GRF Board for consideration. 

Schedule of Mutual Meetings 

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their mutual boards as follows:

Thursday, Oct. 25 Mutual 1

Administration 9 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 26 Mutual 6

Administration 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 1 Presidents’ Council

Clubhouse 4 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 6 Mutual  16

Administration 9:30 a.m. 

Tuesday, Nov. 6 Mutual 17

Administration 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 8 Mutual 12

Administration 9 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 9 Mutual 3

Administration 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 Mutual 9

Conference Room B  9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 14 Mutual 4

Administration 9:15 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 15 Mutual 2

Administration 9 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 15 Mutual 11

Clubhouse 3, Room 9 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 16 Roundtable

Administration 1 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 19 Mutual 15

Administration 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 20 Mutual 14

Conference Room B 1 p.m.

Wednesday Nov. 21 Mutual 5

Conference Room B 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 21 Mutual 7

Administration 1 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 26 Mutual 8

Conference Room B 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 28 Mutual 10

Administration 9 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 29 Mutual 1

Conference Room A 9 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 30 Mutual  6

Administration 9:30 a.m.

GRF Board of Directors Meetings

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. Conference Room B is located downstairs in Building 5. The Administration Conference Room is upstairs in the Administration Building. The following is a tentative schedule of meetings on the Golden Rain Foundation master calendar, maintained by Administration:

Thursday, Oct. 25 Service Maintenance Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 26 FAR Ad Hoc Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 2 GRF Board Executive Session 

Administration 1 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 5 Recreation Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 7 Physical Property Committee

  Administration 1 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 8 Communications Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 9 Executive Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 Renumbering Subcommittee 

Administration 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 14 Security, Bus & Traffic Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 15 Torch Run Subcommittee

Conference Room B 1 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 16 GRF/Mutual Roundtable

Administration 1 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 19 Finance Committee

Administration 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov.  20 Information Technology Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 23 FAR Ad Hoc Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 26 Management Services Review Ad Hoc

Administration 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 27 GRF Board of Directors

Clubhouse 4 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 28 Architectural Design Review Committee

Administration 1 p.m.

Democratic Club

Leisure World residents turned out in record-breaking numbers on Oct. 17 to hear Harley Rouda, House of Representatives; Josh Lowenthal, 72nd California Assembly district; and Tom Umberg, 34th California State Senate district;  answer questions centered around the theme of how they will work together if they are elected to their respective offices.  All the candidates stressed the vital importance not only of teamwork between state and federal legislators, but of reaching out in a variety of ways to all constituents—including those across the aisle.   

Josh Lowenthal summed up the spirit of the candidates’ panel when he spoke of the need to solve problems in a bipartisan manner by engaging our neighbors from our shared experience and concerns.  He warned against the “tribalism” that we increasingly see today as creating a muddy or confused political situation.  In general, Lowenthal spoke of addressing problems holistically, understanding costs and reaching across the aisle for increased bipartisan cooperation.

Orange County Democratic Party Vice Chair Diana Carey led a round of “Happy Birthday” for immediate past club president Mary Larson who celebrated her 91st birthday at the Oct. 17 general meeting. The festivities included special birthday refreshments baked by board member Clara Wise.

 A committee for possible club involvement in the January election of Democrats from the 72nd Assembly District to the California Democratic Central Committee has been formed.  Leisure World Democrats who are interested in running for a position on the Central Committee are encouraged to call Laura Wilson at 760-6660 or email the club at lwsbdemocraticclub@gmail.com.

The SBLW Democratic Club annual meeting will take place during the club’s Nov. 21 potluck gathering at noon in Clubhouse 4.  Principle business before the membership will be the election of Board members for 2019/2020.  The nominating committee is in the process of assembling a slate of candidates for the following positions: operations vice president, treasurer, recording secretary, hospitality co-chair, data entry committee chair, and voter outreach/political action chair.  Persons elected to these positions will join the following persons previously elected or appointed to serve on the board until January 2020: Mary Tromp, Laura Wilson, Mary Larson, Clara Wise, JoAnn Englund and Rachael Lehmberg. Club members interested in being considered for nomination to a position on the 2019/2020 board should contact Club President Mary Tromp at 412-0898 or email lwsbdemocraticclub@gmail.com.

Leisure World residents who missed the deadline to register to vote may still participate in the Nov. 6 general election. It is possible to vote at early voting stations throughout Orange County with a conditional vote from Oct. 27-Nov. 5. Additionally,  conditional voters may vote on election day at the Registrar of Voters Office in Santa Ana. 

For more information, contact the Registrar of Voters at (714) 567-7600, or contact club member Laura Wilson at 760-6660.

Interested in joining the SBLW Democratic Club?  Go to the website sblwdems.wordpress.com/, call Membership Chair Rachael Lehmberg at 340-9816, email lwsbdemocraticclub@gmail.com or attend the next club membership meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at noon in Clubhouse 4.

Mutual 1 Town Hall

The Mutual 1 Board of Directors will hold a town hall meeting for Mutual 1 shareholders only on Sunday, Oct. 28, from 3-6 p.m. in Clubhouse 1.

Bus service will be available  from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Look for the  bus labeled “Event Bus.”

Bring  LW  ID cards for admittance. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Phil Singer, Mutual 1, 22-G, for information and to RSVP.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION

September 25, 2018

CALL TO ORDER

President Linda Stone called the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) to order at 7:01 p.m., on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Clubhouse Four.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Tom Moore, City Council, Seal Beach, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

ROLL CALL

Following the roll call, Corporate Secretary reported that Directors Perrotti, R. Stone, Snowden, Pratt, L. Stone, Gerber, Gould, Hopewell, Rapp, Fekjar, Dodero, Winkler, Heinrichs, Findlay, Lukoff, Friedman, McGuigan and Moore were present. The Executive Director and the Director of Finance were also present.  

Eighteen Directors were present, with a quorum of the voting majority.

PRESIDENTS COMMENTS

Welcome! I want to thank you for coming this evening.

It’s hard to believe that it is the end of September and now our thoughts are turning to the holidays…Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and then Christmas (only 91 days away). It all goes so very fast.

This year has been a very busy year for the Board of Directors, with very visible results: The finishing of the globe, Veteran’s Plaza, Mission Park and paving of St. Andrews, to name a few.

Next year, 2019, will be a year of dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s to make sure that the projects that we began are fully completed before and as we begin new projects. To that end, I am requesting from the Board the postponement of the revitalization of Clubhouse Two, until the middle of 2019, to allow time for research into the best shareholder uses for the Clubhouse, taking into consideration the newly installed Mission Park.

At the May 26, 2015 GRF Board of Directors meeting, President Winkler accepted the recommendation of the Recreation Committee to establish an Ad hoc Committee to review clubhouse usage. The Ad hoc Committee was never dissolved and has been dormant since its last meeting in May of 2016.

a. Ad hoc committees are temporary committees established by the BOD to address a specific issue.

b. Ad hoc committees created for a specific purpose continue to exist until the duty assigned to them is accomplished. For example, a committee preparing recommendations for redecorating the lobbies would continue its work despite the election of a new board.

c. Once an assigned project has been completed, the committee automatically dissolves unless the board assigns additional projects to the committee.

d. Ad hoc committees have no power to make decisions.

The general function and requirement of the established Ad hoc Committee was to review the use of amenities and space of the Trust buildings and property, write a procedure for assigning space, and make a recommendation to the Recreation Committee, and forward to the GRF Board of Directors.

Today, I would like to amend the general function to: “to establish the best use of all amenities and facilities of Trust property for the mutual benefit of the majority of the shareholders”. It is very important to know who is using the amenities, how many, how often and for what purpose.

The conclusions from the restored committee will help the Board to determine what amenities may need to be expanded, condensed, or suspended and what is the best use of each clubhouse and/or facility.

•The Committee will report to the Board of Directors at each monthly Board meeting, as requested.

•The Committee’s function is solely advisory on its assigned topic.

At the end of the Committee’s review, a final report will be given to the Board and the Committee will automatically dissolve. When the Board is given the final report, the Board will then determine what further steps are to be taken, if any.

The FAR meeting schedule will be announced before the Committee meets in October.

The Board concurred to defer, to the next GRF Board of Directors meeting, the restoration of the Facilities and Amenities Review Ad hoc Committee to an active status and to accept, as members, Leah Perrotti, Chair; Irma Heinrichs, Barry Lukoff, Perry Moore and Kathy Rapp.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The GRF Board of Directors met for Executive Session meetings on September 7, 2018, to discuss legal and contractual matters.

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES

The service anniversary awards were deferred to the October GRF Board of Directors’ meeting.

SEAL BEACH COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT

Seal Beach Council Member Thomas Moore provided a recap of the Seal Beach Council meeting.

SHAREHOLDER/MEMBER COMMENTS

In accordance with Policy 5610, Participation by Foundation Members, members may enter into a comment period prior to the beginning of business.  NOTE:  Foundation members are permitted to make comments before the business of the Board begins.  Requests must be registered in advance of the meeting. The Open Meeting Act allows boards of directors to establish reasonable time limits for the open forum and for speakers to address the board. (Civ. Code §4925(b).) Time limits, per speaker, are limited to:

4  minute limit per speaker, when there are no more than 15 speakers

3  minute limit per speaker, 16 – 25 speakers

2  minute limit per speaker, over 26 speakers

Five members offered comments.

CONSENT CALENDAR – APPROVAL OF BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

In accordance with Civil Code 4090, the Foundation will make available a summary of the meetings where a quorum of the Board was present.  A quorum of the Board was present at the following Committee meetings: 

Minutes of the Recreation Committee Board Meeting of August 7, 2018

Minutes of the Mutual Administration Committee Board Meeting of August 13, 2018

Minutes of the ADRC Committee Board Meeting of August 22, 2018

APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES

The minutes of the August 28, 2018 and Special September 7, 2018 meetings were approved, as presented.

REPORTS

The Los Alamitos Medical Center Advisory Board did not meet this month and will be reorganized with Optum, the new health care provider.  The meetings are scheduled to begin in January 2019. 

The Strategic Planning Ad hoc Committee did not meet in August and is not expected to meet until January 2019.

The Chair of the Management Services Review Ad hoc Committee advised that no meeting took place as a quorum of the Committee was not achieved at the September meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

General

Accept 2019 GRF Operating Budget

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Finance Committee on September 17, 2018, the Committee duly moved to recommend to the Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors approval of the proposed 2019 operating budget (Exhibit A in the agenda packet).

Ms. Winkler MOVED, seconded by Ms. Hopewell–

TO approve the proposed 2019 Operating Budget, as presented in Exhibit A.

One Director spoke on the motion.

The motion was carried with one no vote (R. Stone).

Trust Property Lease, LWTC, Amendment to Agreement

Correspondence, dated August 24, 2018 (attached), was received from the Leisure World Trailer Club, requesting amendment to the approved lease agreement (attached).

The proposed text of the amendment to Section V, LIMITATION ON USE, a, (i) to read:

“Stall Number L25, storage of the Club’s Office general use trailer (events, cooking and camping supply trailer) for Club’s operations and storage of event, cooking and camping supplies.” The First Amendment to the agreement was attached in the agenda packet. 

Ms. Winkler MOVED, seconded by Mr. Moore–

TO approve the First Amendment to the Lease agreement between the Golden Rain Foundation and the Leisure World Trailer Club, authorizing storage of the Club’s office, Stall Number L25, for Club’s operations and storage of event, cooking and camping supplies and authorize the President to sign the agreement.  

The motion failed with fifteen no votes (Fekjar, Findlay, Friedman, Gould, Heinrichs, Hopewell, Lukoff, McGuigan, Rapp, Perrotti, Pratt, Snowden, L. Stone, R. Stone, Winkler).

Mr. Lukoff MOVED, seconded by Ms. Winkler–

TO revise and approve the First Amendment as follows: The proposed text of the amendment to Section V, LIMITATION ON USE, a, (i) to read: Stall Number L25, storage of the Club’s previous Office Trailer for the sole (emphasis added) purpose of storage of Club’s event, cooking and camping supplies”.

The motion was carried with eight no votes (Fekjar, Heinrichs, Gould, McGuigan, Perrotti, Pratt, L. Stone, R. Stone).

Executive Committee

Amend Policy 5020-30, Organization of the Board

At its regular meeting on September 14, 2018, the Executive Committee moved to amend Policy 5020-30, Organization of the Board, to update the list of GRF Standing Committees. 

Ms. Fekjar MOVED, seconded by Ms. Rapp and carried unanimously by the Board members-

 

TO amend Policy 5020-30, Organization of the Board, as presented.

 Amend Policy 1001-30, Glossary of Terms

The Chair of the Executive requested to withdraw the item from the agenda.

Mr. Lukoff MOVED, seconded by Mr. Stone-

TO withdraw the agenda item for consideration from the agenda and refer to the Executive Committee, for further review.

One Director spoke on the motion.

The motion was carried unanimously. 

Finance Committee

Accept August Financial Statements

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Finance Committee on September 17, 2018, the Committee duly moved to recommend to the Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors acceptance of the August 2018 financial statements for audit.

Mr. Lukoff MOVED, seconded by Ms. Winkler and was carried unanimously by the Board members-

TO accept the August 2018 financial statements for audit.

Funds Transfer Request – Liquid Reserve Funds

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Finance Committee on September 17, 2018, the members discussed the liquid funds held in various financial institutions and noted the balances in some of the financial institutions exceed the FDIC insurance limit and therefore are not in compliance with Policy 5520-31 – Reserves. 

The Committee moved to recommend the GRF Board authorize the transfer of $520,000 of reserve funds from First Foundation Bank to US Bank for the purposes of maximizing insured funds and to invest in higher yielding CDs with US Bancorp.

Ms. Rapp MOVED, seconded by Mr. Friedman and carried unanimously by the Board members–

 

TO approve a transfer of $520,000, in Reserve funds, from the First Foundation Bank Business Maximizer account to the Money Market Reserve account at US Bank for the purposes of maximizing insured funds and to invest in higher yielding CDs with US Bancorp.

Investment Ladder – CD Purchase Request

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Finance Committee on September 17, 2018, the members discussed terms and interest rates on CDs offered through US Bancorp. Additionally the Committee discussed the current investment ladder and reserve funds available for investing to fill in the gaps in the investment ladder.

Following this discussion, the Committee passed a motion to recommend the GRF Board authorize the purchase of five (5) CDs, at approximately $245,000 each, with the terms of 10, 11, 12, 18 and 24 months, at rates in line with those indicated on the discussed Laddered Portfolio Sheet, ranging from 2.2% to 3%, for a total of approximately $1,225,000 of Reserve funds.

Ms. Hopewell MOVED, seconded by Mr. Lukoff-

 

TO approve the purchase of five (5) CDs, at approximately $245,000 each, with the terms of 10, 11, 12, 18 and 24 months, at rates in line with those indicated on the discussed Laddered Portfolio Sheet, ranging from 2.2% to 3%, for a total of approximately $1,225,000 of reserve funds.

Six Directors spoke on the motion.

The motion was carried unanimously by the Board members.

Investment Advisor

Mr. Lukoff MOVED, seconded by Ms. Fekjar-

TO authorize the Finance Committee to retain the services of an investment advisor for the purposes of managing the investment portfolio and use a portion of the revenue generated gained from the portfolio to cover the cost of the advisor’s services.

Six Directors spoke on the motion.

The motion was carried with one no vote (R. Stone).

Information Technology Committee

Adopt Policy 5118-34, Information Technology Services Committee Charter

At its meeting on August 21, 2018, the IT Committee recommended the GRF Board of Directors adopt Policy 5118-34, IT Committee Charter, which sets forth the purpose, duties, and limitations of the committee.

Ms. Snowden MOVED, seconded by Mr. Friedman and carried unanimously by the Board members –

 

TO adopt Policy 5118-34, IT Committee Charter, as presented.

Rescind Policies 5046A-34, Records Disposition and 5046B-34 Records Management Request Form

At its regularly scheduled meeting on August 21, 2018, the IT Committee moved to recommend the GRF Board of Directors rescind Policies 5046A-34, Records Disposition and 5046B-34 Records Management Request Form, as they are forms. 

Mr. Stone MOVED, seconded by Ms. Gerber and carried unanimously by the Board members-

TO rescind Policy 5046A-34, Records and 5046B-34, Records Management Request Form, as they are forms. 

Mutual Administration Committee

Rescind Policy 1110-33, New Resident Information

At its regularly scheduled meeting on August 21, 2018, the Mutual Administration Committee moved to recommend the GRF Board of Directors rescind Policy 1110-33, New Resident Information. The Mutual Administration Committee will amend Policy 5165-33, Mutual Administration Committee Charter, to include documents to be reviewed annually, at the October Mutual Administration meeting.

Mr. Moore MOVED, seconded by Mr. Dodero- 

TO rescind Policy 1110-33, New Resident Information.

Two Directors spoke on the motion.

The motion was carried unanimously by the Board members.

Amend Policies 2115-44, Distribution Business Services and 2115A-44, Distribution Business Services Form

At its regular meeting on September 10, 2018, the Mutual Administration Committee moved to amend Policies 2115-44, Distribution Business Services and 2115A-44, Distribution Business Services Form, eliminating accounts for clubs; clubs must pay copy and supply fees at the time of pick up.    

Ms. Gerber MOVED, seconded by Ms. Snowden and carried unanimously by the Board members-

TO amend Policy 2115-44. Distribution Business Services and 2115A-44, Distribution Business Services Form, as presented, eliminating accounts for clubs; clubs must pay copy and supply fees at the time of pickup.

Physical Property Committee

Capital Funding Request – Bus Stop Signage 

At its regularly scheduled meeting on September 5, 2018,  the Physical Property Committee duly moved and approved to recommend the GRF Board of Directors award a contract to MJ Jurado to install bus stop signage at ten (10) locations, for a cost not to exceed $6,500, pending Finance Committee review.

At its regularly scheduled meeting on September 17, 2018, the Finance Committee reviewed available funding for this Capital project, and unanimously resolved funding is available. 

Ms. Rapp MOVED, seconded by Mr. Gould-

TO award a contract to MJ Jurado, to install bus stop signage at ten (10) locations, for a total cost not to exceed $6,500, Capital funding, and authorize the President to sign any applicable contracts.

Two Directors spoke on the motion.

The motion was carried unanimously.

Capital Funding Request – Roof Specifications, Administration and Amphitheater 

At its regularly scheduled meeting on September 5, 2018,  the Physical Property Committee duly moved and approved to recommend the GRF Board of Directors award a contract to AWS to provide consulting services for the roofs at the Administration and Amphitheater building, including site visit to determine roof conditions, roofing options and budget estimates for selected roofs and provide a project manual with all necessary bidding documents and specifications for all bidders, in an amount not to exceed $4,000, pending Finance Committee review.

At is regular meeting on September 17, 2018, the Finance Committee reviewed available funding for this Capital project, and unanimously resolved funding is available.

Mrs. Perrotti MOVED, seconded by Mr. Moore-

TO award a contract to AWS to provide consulting services for the roofs at the Administration and Amphitheater building, including site visit to determine roof conditions, roofing options and budget estimates for selected roofs which should include solar mounting specifications and provide a project manual with all necessary bidding documents and specifications for all bidders, for a cost not to exceed $4,000, Capital funding (if the bid exceeds $4,000, the item will be referred back to the Physical Property Committee) and authorize the President to sign any applicable contracts.

Five Directors, the Executive Director and the Facilities Director spoke on the motion.

Mr. McGuigan MOVED, seconded by Mr. Dodero-

TO amend the motion to include solar mounting specifications and the provision that if the bid then exceeds $4,000, the item be referred back to the Physical Property Committee for review.

Two Directors and the Executive Director spoke on the motion.

The motion was carried with six no votes (Friedman, Findlay, Gerber, Gould, Hopewell, R. Stone). 

Reserve Funding Request – HVAC Replacement, Lapidary Room, Clubhouse Four

 At its regularly scheduled meeting on September 5, 2018, the Physical Property Committee  duly moved and approved to recommend the GRF Board award a contract to Greenwood Heating and Air to replace the heat pump in the Clubhouse Four Lapidary Room, asset ID #303, for a cost not to exceed $4,810, funding from allocated Reserves, and authorize the President to sign any applicable contracts.  

Quotes are as follows: 

Alpine Heating and Air                            $5,900

Greenwood Heating and Air                   $4,810

At its regular meeting on September 17, 2018, the Finance Committee reviewed available funding for this Reserve project and unanimously resolved funding is available.

Note: Funding in the amount of $25,000 has been allocated in the Reserve Study for all HVAC systems in 2018; as of this date, $5,400 has been used in this calendar year. 

Ms. Heinrichs MOVED, seconded by Ms. Fekjar and carried unanimously by the Board members-

TO award a contract to Greenwood Heating and Air, to replace the heat pump in the Clubhouse Four Lapidary Room, asset #303, for a cost not to exceed $4,810, allocated Reserve funding, and authorize the President to sign any applicable contract.

Security, Bus & Traffic Committee

Non-budgeted Operating Funding Request – Automated Citation System

Mr. Gould MOVED, seconded by Mr. Pratt and carried unanimously by the Board members-

TO withdraw the agenda item for consideration from the agenda and refer to the Security, Bus & Traffic Committee, for further review.

CONTROLLER’S REPORT

The Finance Director provided a financial report earlier in the meeting.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

The Executive Director provided a written report for the Board.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Eighteen Board members spoke on the meeting proceedings.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned was at 8:32 p.m.

________________________________

Suzanne Fekjar, Corporate Secretary

GRF Board of Directors

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Carport Cleaning Schedule

The upcoming holiday carport cleaning schedule:

Veterans Day, Nov. 12

Mutual 3, Buildings 39-42, will be cleaned Friday, Nov. 2. Mutual 4, Buildings 54-56, will be cleaned  Friday, Nov. 2.

Thanksgiving Day, 

Thursday, Nov. 22

Mutual 11, Carports 130, 131, will be cleaned Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Mutual 15, Carports 3, 6-8, 10-13, will be cleaned Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Mutual 16, Carport 9, will be cleaned Wednesday, Nov. 28.

Christmas Day, 

Tuesday, Dec. 25

Mutual 10, Carports 117-120, 122-124, will be cleaned Friday, 

Dec. 21. 

Get LW auto decals in C5

Expiring resident decals are replaced in the satellite Security Office, downstairs in Clubhouse 5. Bring a resident ID card, valid driver’s license, current car registration and insurance card when applying. 

Decals are issued 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday, unless the weather is damp.

Make changes in LW Directory now

The LW Weekly is currently  updating the LW telephone directory for 2019.

Resident names are deleted from the telephone directory after LW Weekly receives a report of sale and escrow closing from the Stock Transfer Office, however over the years, many were not removed. 

To provide the most up-to-date directory, the white page listings are being compared to the Stock Transfer listings of shareholders, residents and renters. Any name that is not listed on the current Stock Transfer roster will be removed. Therefore people who inherited their units and kept the old listings will be deleted. 

Anyone who moves within LW will also be deleted unless a form with the new address is submitted to LW Weekly. 

Names are not automatically placed in the phone book. To be included, shareholders must submit telephone book information to LW Weekly in writing. A form is available in the LW Weekly office, or email the information wanted for publication to cathiem_news@lwsb.com.

Election Day

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6, and polling places will be located in Clubhouses 1, 2 and 4. All reservations in these clubhouses are automatically canceled. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 

Clubhouses 3 and 6 will remain open for business as usual. For more information, contact Recreation by emailing kathyt@lwsb.com for more information.

Mass Sunday at Holy Family  

The Most Rev. Kevin Vann, Bishop of Orange, will visit the Holy Family Catholic Church parish as the main celebrant at the 8 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Oct. 28. 

The Holy Family priests will co-celebrate the Mass.

Bishop Vann will meet with church members after Mass. The church, located at 13900 Church Place next to the St. Andrews Gate, will celebrate the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The readings: 

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Responsorial Psalm: 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6; Second Reading: Hebrew 5:1-6; Alleluia: 2 Timothy 1:10; Gospel: Mark 10:46-52.

 The church celebrates Sunday Mass at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon; the  Vigil Mass is at 5 p.m. Saturday; daily Mass is 8:30 a.m., Monday-Saturday.  

Confessions are heard from 4-4:45 p.m. on Saturdays and the eves of Holy Days: and 9:15 a.m. on First Fridays.

A Bible study group meets Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. at the Parish rectory.

The Women and Men of Grace Prayer Group meets Wednesdays from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at the rectory.

Say the Rosary and Divine Mercy Mondays and Thursdays at 3 p.m.

For more information, including the weekly bulletin, current and upcoming activities, visit www.holyfamilysb.com.

Father Juan Caboboy, pastor, thanked over 100 volunteers at an appreciation dinner held last week for serving the LW church with their special gifts and talents. Enjoying the activities were Jean Sudbeck , Sister Janice Jones and Msgr. Carl Bell. All the church’s ministries were represented. Father Caboboy also thanked those unable to attend and other volunteers who chose to be anonymous. Special thanks went to Jean Sudbeck who is retiring after 14 years coordinating the bingo fund-raiser for the parish

First Christian 

First Christian Church recently hosted its annual pizza night, one of the highlights of the year. Guests got their fill of pizza, salad, sodas, and cookies. Following the meal and fellowship, the film “No Ordinary Shepherd” was shown.

On Saturdays, the hospitality room opens at 4:30 p.m., followed by the service  at 5:15 p.m.

Sunday begins when Jack Frost teaches a Bible study at 9 a.m. from the book of Exodus. 

At 9:30 a.m., the hospitality room opens for fellowship and light refreshments with Carol Speake and Sue Kaminski as co-hostesses.

Pastor Bruce Humes begins the worship service at 10:15 a.m. with praise, prayer, and Scripture, followed by Margaret Humes leading the hymns “How Great Thou Art,” “Amazing Grace” and “I Love You Lord.”

 The Communion hymn will be “Rise and Be Healed.”   

The choir, led by Anita Ragole, will sing “It Is Well With My Soul.”

 Pastor Humes will present the Communion meditation and service. For the offertory, the Praise Team will sing “I Will Call Upon The Lord.”

Pat Kogok will sing “He’s Been Faithful,” followed by Sue Kaminski who will read the morning Scripture. 

Pastor Bruce Humes will bring the message from the book of 1 Corinthians.

Service times are 5:15 p.m. on Saturday and 10:15 a.m. Sunday.

The hospitality room opens 45 minutes before each service for fellowship and light refreshments. 

Prayer and verse-by-verse Bible studies are held on Tuesdays with Pastor Humes and Thursdays with Pastor Cherryholmes, both at 9:30 a.m. 

The Calvary Chapel Bible Study Group meets in the chapel on Thursdays at 6 p.m. with Pastor Phil O’Malley. 

Call the church Monday or Friday at 431-8810, between 9-11 a.m., for more information. 

Faith christian assembly

For those who enjoy home baked goodies and good deals on early Christmas gifts, the  missionary boutique and bake sale at Faith Christian Assembly’s Garden Room is the place for you.

It will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, when  every non-food related item will be half off.

The sale will be directed by church members Patty Desmond and Donna Smith and their team.

Proceeds will be used to support the missions.  

All are invited to attend and bring a friend.

Tuesday is Faith Fellowship at 11 a.m. in the Garden Room and  a midweek Bible study taught by Pastor Sheri Leming is every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Garden Room.

 To receive a free newsletter and for more information, call 598-9010 or visit www.FCAchurch.net.

Beit Halev  

Services for Beit HaLev are live-streamed every Shabbat at 6 p.m. on Fridays and 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays. They are accessible on Livestream.com/Galityomtov and Facebook.com/galityomtov. 

All services are conducted by Rabbi Galit Levy-Slater and recorded for viewing convenience.

The Torah portion, “Vayera,” meaning “appeared,” is from Genesis 21:1-22:24.

It describes Sarah’s joy at becoming pregnant with Isaac, whose name means “laughter” because the Divine Creator brought laughter to her at the age of 80.

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The Beginning Prayerbook Hebrew class continues on Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

Beginning Hebrew and beginning conversational Hebrew classes are offered.  

For information about classes and/or services, contact Rabbi Levy-Slater at 715-0888 or duets@icloud.com.

congregation sholom 

Friday services will be held on Oct.  26 at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, led by Rabbi Karen Isenberg.

An Oneg Shabbat will follow.

On Saturday, Oct. 27,  a bagel and cream cheese breakfast is planned at 9 a.m. in  Clubhouse 3, Room 9. 

It will be followed by Shabbat services with Rabbi Eric Dangott from 9:30 a.m.- noon and a dairy/potluck Kiddush lunch and study from noon-about 1:15 p.m. 

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 Michele Vallens is teaching a beginners level Hebrew class Mondays at 10 a.m.

Bring a pencil and a notebook.Textbooks will be provided. 

For more information, call 230-7464.

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 The Mega Challah Bake will be held from 1-3 p.m. today, Thursday, at the home of Carol Levine, 1520 Northwood Road, 244-L .

Call her at 505-3622  for more information.

 All are invited to join members for a dairy potluck on Friiday. Nov 2. 

The first third of the alphabet is requested to bring a main dish, the middle third, a beverage and last third, a side dish.

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The walking group leaves Clubhouse 3 (in front of the lobby) at 6:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays.

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To provide a ride to services, or to get one, call Jeff Sacks at (714) 642-0122 or Maria Bogart at 594-4362.

LW korean community

Leisure World Korean Community Church (LWKCC),  led  by Rev. Dr. Jang Young Yong, senior pastor, will host the eighth annual  charity concert at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at Leisure World Community Church, 14000 Church Place, Seal Beach.

The church serves as the “nesting church” of LWKCC.

The concert will support the Siloam Eye Hospital, which is involved in missionary work  and spreads the words of the Gospel by helping the blind.

 All are invited to attend. 

Music will be provided by LA Loving Couple choir, Joo Hyang Church choir, Dae Heung, Presbyterian Church choir;Southern California’s Yee Hwa Women’s High School Alumni choir, Good Sheperd Church choir, LA Soong Sil OB Men’s choir, LW Korean Community Church choir and Junimseun Church Young Artists Orchestra.

LWKCC holds services at 6 a.m. on Tuesday-Saturday in the sanctuary. 

On Saturdays, breakfast is served after the service.

LW Baptist  

A warm autumn greeting awaits those who attend Leisure World Baptist Church services on Sunday, Oct. 28, in Clubhouse 4.

Sunday School is from 8:40 -9:10 a.m., then friends  gather around the table for coffee and refreshments  until the worship begins at 9:45 a.m.

All join in singing the call to worship “He is Lord.”

The choir, directed by Darlene Harris, will present “Day by Day.”

Soloist Joan Shramek’s selection is “One Day.”

Congregational hymns include “All Creatures of Our God and King,” “My Hope is in the Lord” and “God Will Take Care of You.”

Yvonne Leon will play a piano interlude for the offertory.

Pastor Rolland Coburn’s  morning message will  be “Double Portion by Birthright” from Joshua 16-17.

The closing hymn will be “Amazing Love.”

The Energizers meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1 for study and praise.

For more information, call 430-2920.

Redeemer Lutheran  

The Festival of the Reformation will be celebrated on Sunday at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Pastor Gil Moore will speak on the theme “The Heart of the Reformation” using Romans 3:19-28 as his text. 

The reader will be Alma Zamzow and Chris Moore, the prayer leader. The choir will sing “God of the Sparrow.” 

The altar flowers will  be provided by Christa Diessin in memory of her husband’s birthday; and from Alma Zamzow and daughters Shirley Jensen and Lori Garemore in honor of Lawrence Feldman’s 90th birthday.

The Sunday service, with reception of new members, will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a bratwurst lunch in Fellowship Hall. Those attending the service are encouraged to wear red.

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The Church council meets at 2:30 p.m. today, Thursday, in the conference room.

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The Wednesday Bible class is concluding the study of the Book of Daniel and will be discussing what to study next. Taught by Pastor Lynda Elmer, the class meets at 10:30 a.m. and is open to everyone.

Website for the congregation is available at www.redeemerlutheransealbeach.com

Assembly of God  

Pastor Sam Pawlak of Assembly of God Church will deliver the message, “Blessed are the Peacemakers for They Shall Be Called the Sons of God,” at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.  

Worship songs will be led by Denise Smith, and Diana Mushagian will discuss church activities and lead in receiving offerings.

Marge McDonald and Norma Ballinger will play,“Freely,  Freely” for the offertory. Visitors are welcome.

Pastor Dan Ballinger will lead  hymns and gospel songs during the 6 p.m. hymn sing in the Clubhouse 3 .

Flower DeLay will minister with a vocal solo, and Pastor Sam will close the hour with a brief devotion.  

Fellowship and snacks around the table conclude the evening.

 A prayer meeting will precede the early worship, at 10 a.m. and again at 5:15 p.m.

Study in the book of Philippians will begin at 10 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the weekly Bible study in Clubhouse 3, Room 7. 

Pastor Sam will conduct the study and discussion. 

Workbooks will be available.

Community Church

At Community Church’s recent “Pizza with the Pastor,” members engaged in lively discussion about their faith journeys.

 Pastor Johan Dodge will be scheduling another gathering.  

Bible study, led by Joy Reed, will not meet on Sunday, Oct. 28. It will resume on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m.

All Saint’s Day  is on Sunday, Nov. 4. During the Sunday service, names of loved ones who have passed this year will be remembered by name.

Pastor Dodge invites everyone to submit the names of loved ones who have passed away in 2018.  There is no requirement to attend the service to have a name read.

Contact the church office at 431-2503 to submit the name of a loved one.   

On Sunday Pastor Dodge will present the morning message “The Word of the Oath.” The Scripture lesson is Hebrews 5:1-10. Lay liturgist will be Kelly Frankiewicz.  

The Care Team members will be honored during the service. 

Worship services are at 9:50 a.m., followed by coffee and refreshments in Edgar Hall.

Buddha Circle

The Buddha Circle will meet from 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Clubhouse 4.

Another lesson in Buddhism will be discussed by Ven. Vui Mung (Joyful Heart) from Desert Zen Center.

He presents Buddhism in a simple way, how to suffer less and become happier.

It’s an interactive group, so those who attend are encouraged to ask questions.

Ven. Vui Mung will begin the session in a guided meditation.

 Check the website at LWSB.com under Religion, Buddha Circle for more information. 

All residents are welcome.Non-residents should call Gina Diep at (714) 933-5122 to enter Leisure World at the Main Gate.

Donations are welcome to support Ven. Vui Mung’s teachings.

Travel 10-25-28

Around Town

At Ease, a veterans’ ministry, will  honor all those who served at its 10th annual Veterans Day celebration and dinner on Friday, Nov. 9, at Calvary Chapel Pacific Coast in Westminster. Check in is at  5 p.m. and festivities begin at 6 p.m. The speaker will be  Yousef Badou, USMC, Operation Iraqi Freedom, I, II, III Veteran. Dinner will be catered by Naples Rib Company. The suggested donation is a new unwrapped toy to  donate to Toys for Tots. Seating is limited. RSVP to Lee Allton, (714) 892-7220, by Nov. 1.

Los Alamitos Senior Club

The Los Alamitos Senior Club  will escort a three-day trip to Sam’s Town in Las Vegas Jan. 14-16.

The cost is $175 per person, double occupancy, or $243 for singles and includes deluxe motorcoach transportation and baggage handling.

Spend a day in Julian on Nov. 20 strolling on  wooden sidewalks and visiting some of the town’s original stores and pie shops. The cost is $75 per person and included lunch at Rongbranch Restaurant and a visit to Dudley’s Bakery.

 Other trips  sponsored by the  Los Alamitos Senior Club are  Gibbons, Garden and Grub on Nov. 13, $79 with lunch at Buca di Beppo; Pirates of Penzance at the Glendale Theatre on March 16, $95 with lunch at  Scarantino’s; and a Tribute to Cher Tom Jones, Elton John and Liza Minnelli a the  Camelot Theater in Palm Springs on Feb. 28, $103, with lunch at Billy Reeds.

For reservations and information on all these trips, call Teri Nugent, 446-0293, or Carol Foss/Verna Burns, 596-1896.

On the Go

Day Trips 

Olive, Wine & Cheese Festival & Graber Olive House – Oct. 28, $79, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Gibbon Conservation Center and Gardens — Nov. 13, $79 includes lunch at Buca di Beppo, Los Alamitos Senior Club, Teri Nugent, 446-0293, Verna Burns, 596-1886

Pauma Casino – Nov. 14, $15; $10 cash in machine, New York Club, Phyllis Pierce, 598?3743, or Chee Chee Porr, 430-5949

Julian – Nov. 20, $75, includes lunch, Los Alamitos Senior Club, Teri Nugent, 446-0293, Verna Burns, 596-1886

U.S. Grant Hotel Thanksgiving Day Brunch- Nov. 22, $169, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Holiday Model Trains & Carnegie Gallery – Nov. 29, $79 with buffet lunch at The Hacienda, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Pala Casino —Nov. 30, $6, $10 back, American Legion Post 327, Gail Levitt, 596-1346.

“Magic of Christmas” La Mirada Theater – Thursday, Dec. 6, $70, Children-A-Priority, Juanita Townsend, 431-4026

Colorful Songs Revue – Dec. 13, $109 with lunch and wine, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Walt Disney Concert Hall , L.A. Master Chorale Festival of Carols -Dec. 15, $99, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Disney on Ice- Dare to Dream – Dec. 17, Honda Center, $37 with transportation, GRF Recreation, 431-6586, ext. 326 or 324, or email events@lwsb.com

Workman & Temple Family Homestead Museum, Rancho Cucamonga Lights – Dec. 17, $89 includes afternoon tea at the Christmas House Inn, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Tribute to  Cher, Tom Jones, Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Palm Springs – Thursday, Feb. 28, $103 includes  lunch, Los Alamitos Senior Club, Teri Nugent, 446-0293, Verna Burns, 596-1886

Pirates of Penzance, Glendale Theater – Saturday, March 16, $95 includes lunch, at Scarantino’s, Los Alamitos Senior Club, Teri Nugent, 446-0293, Verna Burns, 596-1886

Harrah’s Rincon – Daily, free, Amphitheater, 7:15-7:30 a.m., (877) 777-2457

Pala Casino – Daily, free, Amphitheater, 8 a.m., (714) 985-9555

Pechanga Casino – Daily, Amphitheater, 8 a.m., free, $10 in EZ Play upon arrival, (951) 770-2579

Valley View Casino – Sunday-Tuesday, Amphitheater, 7 a.m., free

Overnight Trips 

Laughlin, Aquarius Casino Resort – Three days, Nov. 25-27, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Las Vegas, Sam’s Town    Three days, Jan. 14-16, Los Alamitos Senior Club, Teri Nugent, 446-0293, Verna Burns, 596-1886

Arizona Gems, Quartzsite, Arizona – Jan 20-22, Motorcoach, Blue Water Resort. Traveling Tigers, Joanna Matos, 598-1849

Coastal “Safari” by Rail – Three-day tour featuring an Oceanfront Stay in Pismo Beach, Coast Starlight Train, Morro Bay and Cambria. Feb. 6-8, 2019, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Bluegrass Cruise – Feb. 18-22, four days, Carnival Inspiration, Long Beach, Catalina, Ensenada, Long Beach, Ellen Brannigan, (310) 890-2368.

Travel 10-25-28

Around Town

At Ease, a veterans’ ministry, will  honor all those who served at its 10th annual Veterans Day celebration and dinner on Friday, Nov. 9, at Calvary Chapel Pacific Coast in Westminster. Check in is at  5 p.m. and festivities begin at 6 p.m. The speaker will be  Yousef Badou, USMC, Operation Iraqi Freedom, I, II, III Veteran. Dinner will be catered by Naples Rib Company. The suggested donation is a new unwrapped toy to  donate to Toys for Tots. Seating is limited. RSVP to Lee Allton, (714) 892-7220, by Nov. 1.

Los Alamitos Senior Club

The Los Alamitos Senior Club  will escort a three-day trip to Sam’s Town in Las Vegas Jan. 14-16.

The cost is $175 per person, double occupancy, or $243 for singles and includes deluxe motorcoach transportation and baggage handling.

Spend a day in Julian on Nov. 20 strolling on  wooden sidewalks and visiting some of the town’s original stores and pie shops. The cost is $75 per person and included lunch at Rongbranch Restaurant and a visit to Dudley’s Bakery.

 Other trips  sponsored by the  Los Alamitos Senior Club are  Gibbons, Garden and Grub on Nov. 13, $79 with lunch at Buca di Beppo; Pirates of Penzance at the Glendale Theatre on March 16, $95 with lunch at  Scarantino’s; and a Tribute to Cher Tom Jones, Elton John and Liza Minnelli a the  Camelot Theater in Palm Springs on Feb. 28, $103, with lunch at Billy Reeds.

For reservations and information on all these trips, call Teri Nugent, 446-0293, or Carol Foss/Verna Burns, 596-1896.

On the Go

Day Trips 

Olive, Wine & Cheese Festival & Graber Olive House – Oct. 28, $79, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Gibbon Conservation Center and Gardens — Nov. 13, $79 includes lunch at Buca di Beppo, Los Alamitos Senior Club, Teri Nugent, 446-0293, Verna Burns, 596-1886

Pauma Casino – Nov. 14, $15; $10 cash in machine, New York Club, Phyllis Pierce, 598?3743, or Chee Chee Porr, 430-5949

Julian – Nov. 20, $75, includes lunch, Los Alamitos Senior Club, Teri Nugent, 446-0293, Verna Burns, 596-1886

U.S. Grant Hotel Thanksgiving Day Brunch- Nov. 22, $169, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Holiday Model Trains & Carnegie Gallery – Nov. 29, $79 with buffet lunch at The Hacienda, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Pala Casino —Nov. 30, $6, $10 back, American Legion Post 327, Gail Levitt, 596-1346.

“Magic of Christmas” La Mirada Theater – Thursday, Dec. 6, $70, Children-A-Priority, Juanita Townsend, 431-4026

Colorful Songs Revue – Dec. 13, $109 with lunch and wine, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Walt Disney Concert Hall , L.A. Master Chorale Festival of Carols -Dec. 15, $99, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Disney on Ice- Dare to Dream – Dec. 17, Honda Center, $37 with transportation, GRF Recreation, 431-6586, ext. 326 or 324, or email events@lwsb.com

Workman & Temple Family Homestead Museum, Rancho Cucamonga Lights – Dec. 17, $89 includes afternoon tea at the Christmas House Inn, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Tribute to  Cher, Tom Jones, Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Palm Springs – Thursday, Feb. 28, $103 includes  lunch, Los Alamitos Senior Club, Teri Nugent, 446-0293, Verna Burns, 596-1886

Pirates of Penzance, Glendale Theater – Saturday, March 16, $95 includes lunch, at Scarantino’s, Los Alamitos Senior Club, Teri Nugent, 446-0293, Verna Burns, 596-1886

Harrah’s Rincon – Daily, free, Amphitheater, 7:15-7:30 a.m., (877) 777-2457

Pala Casino – Daily, free, Amphitheater, 8 a.m., (714) 985-9555

Pechanga Casino – Daily, Amphitheater, 8 a.m., free, $10 in EZ Play upon arrival, (951) 770-2579

Valley View Casino – Sunday-Tuesday, Amphitheater, 7 a.m., free

Overnight Trips 

Laughlin, Aquarius Casino Resort – Three days, Nov. 25-27, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Las Vegas, Sam’s Town    Three days, Jan. 14-16, Los Alamitos Senior Club, Teri Nugent, 446-0293, Verna Burns, 596-1886

Arizona Gems, Quartzsite, Arizona – Jan 20-22, Motorcoach, Blue Water Resort. Traveling Tigers, Joanna Matos, 598-1849

Coastal “Safari” by Rail – Three-day tour featuring an Oceanfront Stay in Pismo Beach, Coast Starlight Train, Morro Bay and Cambria. Feb. 6-8, 2019, David Nell/Good Times Travel, (888) 488-2287

Bluegrass Cruise – Feb. 18-22, four days, Carnival Inspiration, Long Beach, Catalina, Ensenada, Long Beach, Ellen Brannigan, (310) 890-2368.

Arts and Leisure Oct 25 2018

Tree lighting 

The GRF Recreation Department is hosting the fourth annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. For the first time, the event will be held at Veterans Plaza between Clubhouse 3 and the LW Library. 

Special guests will be The Long Beach Symphonic Winds Band who will entertain with a festive selection of Christmas carols. The performance will include an audience sing-along.

Santa will be on hand with his elves (courtesy of the LW Theater Club), who will be collecting unwrapped toys for the upcoming annual Toys for Tots event, so bring a gift for the little ones and have your picture taken with Old St. Nick.

The Health Care Center will treat everyone to cookies and hot cocoa, courtesy of OptumCare. Come early and be sure to stop by the table and say hello. 

GRF Restaurant Night

Finbars and Naples Rib Company have a new schedule for GRF-sponsored Restaurant Night. Instead of serving meals at Clubhouse 1 every Monday, the restaurants have cut back to twice-a-month service. Naples is serving on the first Monday of the month and Finbars, on the third Monday. Naples Rib Company will be here Nov. 5.

The move was triggered by dwindling resident participation. Restauranteurs Joseph Barbara and Dave Ursini are reviewing the responses to GRF’s recent survey to see what can be done to entice diners back.  

Residents who haven’t done so are asked to email the Recreation Department at events@lwsb.com or put written comments in the white GRF mailboxes. 

Currently, Finbars does not require reservations. To make reservations for Naples, call 439-7427or go to www.ribcompany.com/leisure-world-menu.asp. Reservations must be received before noon on the Mondays that they serve here. Those who book through the website will receive a special treat. People can come in to eat anytime between 4-6 p.m. to avoid long lines. Dining is permitted until 7.

Dancers and Mixers

The Dancers and Mixers next dance will be from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in Clubhouse 2. This is a different date and clubhouse  due to the elections. All are welcome to come and dance to live music by Linda Herman. Kellie Sala from Ageless Assurance will provide light snacks. The theme for the evening is Thanksgiving. 

The club will also discuss officers and dues for 2019. 

October’s dance had some scary looking dancers and spooky music by Linda Herman. Thanks to Margie Thompson and Walt Bier at the welcome desk. 

For more information, call 431-1257.

Ad Hoc Chorus

The Ad Hoc Chorus meets at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays in the lobby of Clubhouse 3. All are welcome to come and sing classics, showtunes, novelty numbers and popular ballads. The song leader is Helene Uno. The piano accompanist is Barbara McIlhaney. Song books are provided.

Halloween dance is Oct. 31

Terry Otte and Abilene will perform a Halloween dance concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, in Clubhouse 2, which will be set up with tables and chairs. Bring beverages and snacks. Dancing is allowed. Costumes are optional. Admission is free. The band usually plays on the fourth Saturday of the month. 

Storytelling show is Nov. 7

A Storytelling Show hosted by author and producer Mariana Williams will be held from 5:30-8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Clubhouse 4. 

Residents are invited to come and hear true tales delivered in inimitable style by a community of friends and neighbors. 

Topics will be as varied as colors in the rainbow—coming-of-age stories, mistaken identity mix-ups, friendship, love and of course, embarrassing moments. Storytellers will  tell their tales in six minutes or less, and the best of the lot will will a $100 prize. 

Everyone is invited to attend and vote for their favorites. There will be three judges whose votes are each valued at five points. 

After the secret ballot, the votes will be tallied and the winner of “Leisure World’s True Tales” will be decided.

The show will be hosted by Mariana Williams who has produced Long Beach Searches for Greatest Storyteller for eight years and is the author of four books.

People who want to be considered as storytellers should submit their  story ideas in  about five lines to MarianaStoryteller@gmail.com.

LBSO Charter Bus from LW

Leisure World patrons have the convenience of a charter bus to the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra that leaves from the LW Amphitheater bus loading area at 6 p.m. sharp. Bus riders must arrive no later than 5:45 p.m. to board the bus.

Those who have not bought bus tickets may pay $16 at the bus for each round-trip ticket with cash or personal check. To purchase season tickets for the concerts, call 436-3203, ext. 232, or visit longbeachsymphony.org.  For bus information, contact Beverly Emus at 296 5586 or bemus@socal.rr.com.    

Dixieland Jazz Band

The Leisure World Dixieland Jazz Band will play in concert on Wednesday, Dec. 5, in Clubhouse 4. President Walter “Dutch” VanKerckhoven welcomes all Leisure World residents and their friends to attend this free performance.

Pianist John Schuricht is the newest member of the band. He was born in St. Louis, grew up in Texas and came to California in 1959.  His parents bought a piano, and he began music lessons at 5 years of age.  In high school he played in the swing band.  

The Air Force veteran has been married for 52 years, and he and his wife have three children. Before retiring, he was a structural engineer.

As is the case with most members in the band, he plays at many other venues, including in Redondo Beach with the New Orleans Jazz Club, at Curly’s in Signal Hill and with the Dick Chussee Big Band.

GRF Weekly Dance

The Golden Rain Foundation sponsors a weekly dance on Saturdays from 7-10 p.m. in Clubhouse 1. 

The Trio will play 40s-50s ballroom on Oct. 27. 

The GRF Recreation Department asks residents and their guests to adhere to the following rules:

• Do not park on the east side of Clubhouse 1. Parking for the clubhouse is across Golden Rain Road at the golf course or on Burning Tree Lane. 

• People must be out of the clubhouse no later than 10 p.m.  to permit adequate time for the custodian to prepare the space for the following day.

• Only the bands can make announcements from the stage.

• Clubhouse lighting and audio-visual equipment can only be adjusted by the custodian according to the instructions they have been given.

• Everyone should sign in, either as a resident or guest. This is the only way GRF can judge the popularity of bands.

Stamp and Collectibles Club

The Stamp and Collectibles Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. 

Leisure World residents brought a variety of interesting collections to share at the October meeting. 

Rich Erickson collects call signs from ham radio operators all over the world. 

Richard Houck shared a metal sculpture of a surveyor made by his son, Ron, who worked for the metal sculptor Toma Nenov.  

Other members shared a collection of money from Iraq, Mister Potato Head and Simon Says toys, boxes of stamps, five books of coins, a Dodger LP record, a Halloween cat, a Hemingway magazine article, an ivory figurine and vintage lunch box.

All residents welcome to share collections or just come and learn about others’ treasures.

LW Dance Classes and Clubs

The following is a partial list of dance classes and clubs available in Leisure World:

•A Time to Dance Club by Joseph: Ballroom dance group lessons are held the second and fourth Thursdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Waltz is taught from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; tango, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; $5 per session. Singles and couple are welcome. For information, call (559) 403-8974.

•Ballet: A one-hour class is held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays in Clubhouse 6, second floor. No experience is necessary. Men and women, including beginners, are welcome. Classes, $3, are taught by Mel Lockett. For more information, call Lynn R. Heath, 296-5588.

•Dance Club: Ballroom and social dance classes are held on Wednesdays in Clubhouse 6, Room C. Beginning/intermediate salsa is taught from 7:15-8:15 p.m. and intermediate country-western is taught from 8:15-9:15 p.m. The cost is $6 per class or $10 for both classes. Singles and couples are welcome. Dancers rotate. For information, call dance instructor Jeremy Pierson, 999-1269. 

Tap dance classes are held on Thursdays in the Theater Club studio. Beginner tap dance class is from 8:30-9:30 a.m.; advanced, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Joyce Basch instructs. All levels are welcome; no experience is necessary; $5 per class. For more information, contact Basch, 598-1988 or joycebasch@verizon.net. Write “tap” in the subject line.

•Dancing Feet Club: Ballroom and line dancing are held in Clubhouse 2 on the fourth Sunday of the month from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6. Admission is free. Guests may bring drinks and snacks. The club holds free line dance lessons and practices in Clubhouse 6 on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m., and on the first, third and fifth Sundays from 4:30-6 p.m. For more information, call Ed Bolos at (551) 998-4223. 

•Flowering Step Line Dance: Free classes are held at 10 a.m. on Mondays and the third Tuesday of the month in Clubhouse 2. Young-Ah Ko is the instructor. For more information, call (310) 658-0379 or 296-8068.

•Fun Exercise Line Dance Club: Intermediate line dance meets from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in Clubhouse 6, Room C; membership, $10 a year. For information, call Suzanne Ahn, 810-1614.

•Grapevine Line Dance: Free line dance classes for all levels on Thursdays from 3-5 p.m., Clubhouse 6, Room C; more advanced dancers attend the Friday class (taught at a faster pace) from 1-3 p.m. in the lobby of Clubhouse 3. Newcomers need general knowledge of line dance and basic dance steps. For more information, inquire in classes.

•Hui O Hula: Beginners meet on Mondays from 10-11:15 a.m., upstairs in Clubhouse 6, followed by an intermediate and advanced class. The Tuesday class starts at 1:15 p.m. upstairs in Clubhouse 6. All levels are welcome. For more information, call 252-9676 or email jojo@huiohula.com.

•Joyful Line Dance Club: Get exercise and learn line dances from 2:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, in the lobby of Clubhouse 3. Beginners dance from 2:30-3 p.m.; intermediates, 3-4:30 p.m. Members dance to popular favorites at the beginning and learn newer dances in the last hour. Takako Mitchell is the instructor. For more information, call Anna Derby, 301-5339.

•Leisure Time Dancers: Texas Two Step and Latin Cha Cha will be taught on Mondays in Clubhouse 6. The two-step, a casual, easy country dance, starts at 2 p.m.; and the upbeat Latin cha cha, at 3 p.m. Singles and couples are welcome; dancers rotate. Cost is $6 for one hour; $10 for two hours. For more information, call instructor Richard Sharrard at 434-6334.

•Leisure World Cloggers: Advanced and intermediate students meet at 8:30 a.m. and beginners at 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, on the Amphitheater stage. For more information, call 598-9974.

•Leisure Whirlers Square and Round Dance Club: The club hosts themed dances with a potluck on the first Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Singles and couples are welcome. Cost is $7 per person. For more information, call Lenore Velky at 237-2682. 

•Saturday Morning Dance Club: Fox trot is taught from 9-10 a.m.; rumba, from 10-11 a.m.,  Saturdays, in Clubhouse 1; Candi Davis; instructor; dancers rotate. Sessions are $5.

•Suede Sole Dancers: The group meets at 6 p.m. on Sundays for a class upstairs in Clubhouse 6. Pat Erickson is the instructor. 

•Velvetones Jazz Club Dance: The big band plays dance music at 6 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month in Clubhouse 4. 

•Zumba Club: Stef Sullivan teaches the class with dance steps inspired by salsa, merengue, cha-cha, raggaeton, Cumbia, Bollywood, jazz, hip-hop and disco. Classes, $3, are held at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. on Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Classes are held in Clubhouse 6, except the Thursday class, which meets in Clubhouse 3.

Embroiderers Guild

The Long Beach Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America, Inc., will meet for a social hour at 10 a.m. and a general meeting at 11 a.m., tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 26.

Joni Stevenson will give the final installation of “The Wave” project for the program from noon-2 p.m. 

The new meeting locations is at Long Beach City College, Pacific Coast Highway campus. The group meets in Room 122 at the Lifetime Learning Senior Center in Building QQ.

Park in Lot 10. Parking permits are available inside the classroom, $2 per day or $5 per semester; free parking with a handicapped placard in any space. Guests are always welcome.

Astronomy Club

The Astronomy Club will meetWednesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 3. 

A college-level video overview of astronomy will be shown, followed by a short discusion.

Then people will view the night sky through a 10-inch Dobsonian telescope, which provides superior resolution. 

Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn have been visible lately. The fall months are clear and cool.  

The sky gives beautiful images. Bring a jacket. 

The club is comprised of a friendly group of people who want to learn more about astronomy. There will be coffee and cookies. 

All are welcome.

Clubs sought to decorate GRF trees

The GRF Recreation Department is seeking clubs to participate in the fourth annual Christmas tree decorating contest. Clubs may apply by emailing the Recreation Office at kathyt@lwsb.com. The 2017 contest yielded spectacular results from LW clubs, and this year should be no different. Creative clubs who want to deck LW clubhouses to foster a holiday spirit are invited to adopt a tree to decorate. 

The theme for this year is “A Storybook Christmas.” Decorations should reflect a Christmas story inspired by a book or movie. 

There are five Clubhouses and six trees, as Clubhouse 6 has two. If more than six clubs apply to decorate a tree, winners will be chosen at random.  

Judging will be by a committee and the winning club will be celebrated in the LW Weekly  and on the Leisure World website. 

Fused glass classes offered Nov. 14, 15

The Lapidary and Jewelry club is offering two Introduction to Glass Fusion classes.

They will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14, and Thursday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m.-noon in the Lapidary Room in Clubhouse 4. Sign up in the Lapidary Room. 

The classes are limited to six students. Cost is $10 per student,  payable at the beginning of the classes.

The basics of glass fusion will be covered. Beginners are welcome and people with experience can expand their skills in glass cutting and shaping to create more intricate designs.

The class on Nov. 14 is more suited for making jewelry; the Nov. 15 class, for making larger decorative pieces. 

Fused pieces can be picked up the following day. These classes are  popular so people are encouraged to sign up early in Clubhouse 4. The Lapidary Room is located to the rear of the clubhouse.

SBTV-Channel 3

SBTV-3 airs on TWC-Spectrum Channel 3, Frontier Fios Channel 37 and online streaming at sbtv3.org/schedule. Thursday, Oct. 25

4 pm Alzheimer’s and Brain Health

5 pm 2018 FALW Luau

6 pm Studio Cafe

7 pm McGaugh Pageant of the Arts

9 pm Bob Cole Conservancy

9:30 pm Los Al Jazz Band

10:05 pm  Korean Nights

11:30 pm Cerritos Center

Friday, Oct. 26

4 pm LW Expo 2018

5 pm Anna Derby’s Personal Journey

5:38 pm Sailing, Sailing, Sails Aweigh

6 pm Calvary Chapel

6:30 pm  Bob Cole Conservancy

7 pm Meet the Candidates 

8 pm Velvetones Sept 2018

9 pm Studio Cafe

10 pm Life & Times in SB: 

SBPD

11:30 pm Live at the Ford Theater

Saturday, Oct. 27

4 pm Sharon Hamilton, 

Birthday Entertainment

4:30 pm Randy Ankeny—

Current and Future LW

5:30 pm Theater Club Labor Day Show

6:10 pm Sailing, Sailing, Sails Aweigh

6:30 pm Bob Cole Conservancy

7 pm Studio Cafe

8 pm LAUSD

10 pm Miss SB 2017 Highlights

11:05 pm Live at the Ford

Sunday, Oct. 28

4 pm SBCC Parking Study City Council Mtg – 10-22 Replay

6 pm Los Al Jazz Band 

6:35 pm  Velvetones Sept 2018

7:30 pm Sea Inside

8 pm McGaugh 4th Grade Go West! 

9 pm Bob Cole Conservancy

9:30 pm Meet the Candidates

10:30 pm Life and Times in SB—

Rich Harbour

11 pm Cerritos Center

Monday, Oct. 29

4 pm LW Expo 2

5 pm Randy Ankeny—

Current and Future LW

6 pm Theater Club Labor Day Show

7 pm Meet the Candidates

8 pm Vintage Vehicles 

9 pm Bob Cole Conservancy

9:30 pm Life & Times in SB— 

SBPD

11 pm Live at the Ford Theater 

Tuesday, Oct. 30

4 pm Joann & Lee Wedding 

Reception

5 pm Theater Club Labor Day Show

5:41 pm Sailing, Sailing, Sails Aweigh

6 pm Calvary Chapel

6:30 pm Los Al Jazz

7:05 pm Bob Cole Conservancy

7:30 pm Korean Nights

9 pm Studio Cafe

10 pm Meet the Candidates

11 pm Cerritos Center

Wednesday, Oct. 31

11-4 pm Trick or Treating on Main St.

4 pm Anna Derby’s Personal 

Journey

4:40 pm Sailing, Sailing, Sails Aweigh

5 pm Alzheimer’s and 

Brain Health

6 pm LW Expo 2018

7 pm Studio Cafe

8 pm Bob Cole Conservancy

8:30 pm Meet the Candidates

9:25 pm Los Al Jazz Band

10 pm MSB 2017 Highlights

11:05 pm Cerritos Center

*All programming is subject to change.

LW Poetry

This poetry feature showcase original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. The club’s Poetry Workshop meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. The Fiction/Nonfiction Group meets on the fourth Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, followed by a business meeting at 3 p.m.

October Days

A Jack-O-Lantern smiles from my window

       Flames crackle in the fireplace

  Crisp magnolia leaves crunch underfoot

       Smoke drifts in my chimney  

 Summer is dying and the air is nippy

   Autumn colors are rich and warm   

Bronze chrysanthemums are in bloom

  Ghosts and goblins are everywhere.

                                       —Phyllis Poper

Rambling Thoughts

When we cross the great unknown

Is there music there?

Will we see the ones we called our own

Bring us joy to share?

Will the stars up there sport a much brighter glow?

Will we find common sense that we lost below?

Will our memories we love be gone for evermore?

Can we, at last, find all the dreams we missed before?

So, on and on these thoughts play in my head

and sadly find this is a never-ending thread

—Lia Gaspar

Video Producers Club

The Video Producers Club offers free training weekdays from 10 a.m.-noon in Clubhouse 3, Room 12-A. Get answers to video-related questions and step-by-step demonstrations; no appointments needed. Drop in Mondays to learn more about creating and editing videos with Joe Osuna; Tuesdays, how to transfer VHS tapes to DVD or other media, Richard Houck; Wednesdays, general information about the club and its services, Irene Cistaro; Thursdays, using smartphones and tablets to take videos, Joseph Valentinetti; and Fridays, creating and editing videos, Janice Laine. For more information, call the VPC Room at 431-6586, ext. 287.

Take-Out Food in LW

The GRF Recreation Department sponsors two options a week for takeout dinners that people can order inside Leisure World.

Taco Tuesday, hosted by Koffel’s Food Service, offers a wide variety of diner-style selections at reasonable prices. The truck is in the Clubhouse 6 parking lot at 5 p.m. every Tuesday. People can take their food to go, or eat inside or on the patio of Clubhouse 6.

Pizza Thursday starts at 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Clubhouse 6. Dominos Pizza is there until 8 p.m. Special orders may be called in to 493-2212 between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for pickup at the LW truck.

Good News Singers concert is Nov. 3

 The Christmas season is coming, and the Leisure World Good News Singers will present a concert on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. 

Music lending itself to the theme “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” will be performed along with many Christmas favorites as sing-along songs. 

The Spiritones, an a capella group singing in the barbershop style, will perform its rendition of a carole medley.

The medley includes “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” and “Silent Night.” 

A new group, The Messengers, will sing a lovely arrangement of “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” Kip Watson will solo with “Mary’s Little Boy Child” and Pat Kogok with “I’m Glad I Know Who Jesus Is.” 

Following the concert, a full free dinner will be served and a  free gift bag will be at every seat. 

Community Karaoke

Essie Hicks, a popular karaoke member, usually sings top hits from the 80s and 90s like salsa singer Marc Anthony’s “When I Dream at Night” at the Community Karaoke parties each week. 

She has competition from singers like Pete Tupas who sang “This is My Song,” by Frank Sinatra; Barbie May, “Magic Touch”; Ann Martin, “Sunshine”; Diane Kasperson, “She’s Got You”; and Audrey McKenzie, “Wayward Wind.” A newer member, Chuck Oehl, did a peppy “Hey Good Looking.” 

There were also a variety of songs from Tino Tupas, Mila Cruz, Bob Barnum, David Noble, Rick Hering, Rosemary Freman, Peter Sequeira, Bob Dodson, Susan Kelleghan, Ruby Johnson, Byong Choi, Vickie VanErt, Walt Bier, Tony Tupas, Julie Nulad, Mike Breen and Charlie Guggino.

There was also a nice crowd enjoying hot coffee and tasty donated treats along with the entertainment.

Everyone is welcome on Wednesdays in Clubhouse 1 at 5:30 p.m. for the karaoke parties.

Community Sing

The Community Sing will meet on Monday, Oct. 29, in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby at 6:30 p.m. Betty Ballen will be the emcee. People who want to participate in the Opening Acts should arrive at 6 to sign in with Betty. Bring music for the pianist Barbara McIlhaney. The Recreation office has requested that people wait until 6 p.m. before entering the lobby.  

Betty will lead group singing until half-time when she will introduce the famed LW entertainer Tommy Williams as her guest. 

On Oct. 15 Leila Claudio was the leader. Opening Acts began with Ethel Carter singing “Who Will Buy” (from ‘Oliver!’). 

Then Bill Frambach sang “The Desert Song”; followed by Bruce Dupont, “These Foolish Things Remind Me of You”; Betty Ballen, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”; Byong Choi, “When I Dream”; Vito Villamor, “In the Garden”; and lastly, Clarence Hoffman, “Red River Valley” (accompanied on piano by Betty Ballen).  Pianist Barbara McIlhaney accompanied six of the soloists.

Leila led  group singing until 7:15 when she introduced her half-time guests, Magdalina Bellis and Max Cadabona. They were dressed in Hawaiian attire with leis. They had attached a garland of leis to their music stands, so the riser was very colorful. Max played a ukelele plugged into a minature amplifier. A friend of Max’s, Jay Dela Cruz, videotaped the performance. Max invited Joe and Oralia Osuna to videotape the Community Sing. Max and Magdalina performed six numbers: “Blue Hawaii,” “My Little Grass Shack,” “Pearly Shells,” “Sway,” “Tiny Bubbles” and “Enjoy Yourself.”   

Audience members clapped and cheered after each song.   

Many thanks to pianist Barbara McIlhaney, Bob Barnum, stage manager and book lender; and Vito Villamore for transporting the Community Sing books.

Call LW Clubs!

Calling all Leisure World talent to perform on the Veterans Plaza stage in early 2019. Applicants must produce an entire show. Submit show proposals in writing to events@lwsb.com. Include detailed information with specifics. Amateur bands and ensembles, rather than indivdual performers, will be considered.  Shows should be about one hour in duration. For further information, contact Recreation Director Terry DeLeon at 431-6586, ext. 350, or terryd@lwsb.com.

Weekly health, exercise classes  

Yoga

Classes are offered Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse 4 Lobby,

Thursdays at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The fee is $5 per session.

       For more information, call Connie Adkins at 506-5063.

Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi

Classes are offered from 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturdays upstairs in Clubhouse 6. 

Paul Pridanonda teaches students to free the mind and spirit using laughter and slow and steady flow of tai chi movements. 

      For more information, call 430-7143. 

Beginning Yoga

Classes are offered from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, and at the same time on Fridays in Clubhouse 3, Room 7. Bring mats. 

The fee is $5 a class.

      For more information, call Patti Endly at 430-7291.

Monday Intermediate Yoga

Classes are offered each week from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 4, Section C; fee: $5 per session. 

      For more information, call Pat Castaneda at 225-0273. 

Feeling Good Exercise

     Move to the music from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mondays  in Clubhouse  1, with Sarah Grusmark and Thursdays with Katie Sellards.  The fee is $3 a class. 

     People of all fitness levels are welcome. For more information, call Cathleen Walters at 598-9149.

Stick, Qigong, Tai Chi Club

Stick exercises, qigong and tai chi chih classes are held from 9:15-11 a.m. on Tuesdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. 

For more information, call Joann Mullens at 596-3936.

Fitness Fusion Upper/Lower Body Strength and Yoga

Classes are offered from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Clubhouse 6, top floor. 

Attendance both days is not necessary. The fee is $4 a class when paying by the month, or $5 for those who do not attend  on a regular basis. The trainer leads warm-ups, light weight-lifting and standing yoga poses for improved balance.

For more information, call Marion Higgins at 296-8328.

Chair Exercise

Classes are offered from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays in Clubhouse 1. 

Classes are for men and women at all fitness levels. 

For more information, call 493-7063.

Movement for Medical Qigong

      Qigong classes are held from 9-10 a.m. on Thursdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. On the fourth Thursday of the month, the class is held in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, also from 9-10 a.m.

     For more information, call Catherine Milliot at 760-4545.

Pilates

Chair classes meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays upstairs in Clubhouse 6. The cost is $5 a class. Instruction includes seated and standing exercises. Mat classes meet Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 6, Room C. Those who attend should bring a mat. All other equipment will be provided.

For additional information, call Susan Hopewell, 430-6044, or Linda Neer, 430-3214.

Ageless Grace

The eight-week chair-based exercise program, which addresses 21 specific aging factors, has resumed weekly classes at 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, upstairs in Clubhouse 6. The exercises are practiced in a chair. 

To participate, drop in anytime for $5 per session or pay $30 for all eight sessions.

 For more information, call Carol Costello at 596-3927.

WA-RITE CLUB  

Thanks to her 3-1/2 pound loss, Wendy Alfageme of the Wa-Rite Club was top loser of the week in time for her upcoming cruise to Hawaii with club member Carol Chambers. 

Wendy has been doing a lot of walking to strengthen her ankle and that also attributed to the loss in weight.

This week’s program was presented by Gayle Chapin, who has a company that  helps people organize and declutter their homes.

She began the program with the quote, “You cannot create your future if you cling to the past.”

Many people hold onto knickknacks and other items  because of emotional ties.

Gayle gave good suggestions, some of them from Prevention Magazine, to help over eaters organize their kitchens to maintain a healthy weight.

• Put high-calorie snacks  out of sight since seeing food is the first trigger. 

• Don’t buy snacks too soon if they are for grandchildren or  guests, or they may disappear before they get there.

• Keep the  fruit bowl full and in view and the  kitchen counters uncluttered.

• Clean out the refrigerator and store healthy food in clear containers so its eaten first.

• Dine  by candlelight because people  tend to eat at a slower pace and consume less food. 

Wa-Rite is a support group for women who need to lose 10 pounds or more. Meetings are from 9-10 a.m. on Fridays in Clubhouse 3, Room. 1. Weigh-ins are from  8-8:45 a.m. Annual dues are $10. 

To join or visit a meeting, call Diana Goins at 760-1293.

Senior Meals  

Seal Beach Community Services, in cooperation with Community Senior Serv, offers a weekly hot meals program at the North Seal Beach Community Center, 3333 St. Cloud Dr. The center is open from  9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Lunch is served weekdays at 11:15 a.m.  Arrive by 11 a.m. to check in at the front desk. Reservations are not needed. Sugar-free desserts offered on request, including water packed fruits to accommodate diabetics. One percent milk served daily. Suggested donation, $3 for seniors 60 and older; $5 for all others. For more information, call 430-6079.

Monday, Oct. 29:  Herb-roasted pork with gravy,  cilantro rice,  carrots, orange pineapple juice, regular and diet cake.

Tuesday, Oct. 30: Split pea soup with salt-free crackers, salmon boat with pesto sauce, quinoa pilaf, mixed vegetables, canned pineapple chunks.

Wednesday,  Oct. 31: Brew stew, goblin greens, dracula dressing mummy muffin, phantom pudding, jack-o-lantern juice.

Thursday, Nov. 1: Moroccan lentil vegetable soup with salt-free crackers, egg salad sandwich, cucumber black-eyed salad, dinner roll, ice cream, apricots.

Friday, Nov. 2: Chicken with potatoes, peas in coconut curry sauce,Oriental blend vegetables,cucumber salad, fruited gelatin.

up close 

Editor’s note: This is one in an occasional Up Close, a series of stories on OptumCare’s  physicians now serving patients   at the Health Care Center. Today: Dr. Mary Sherman).

Internal medicine physician Dr. Mary Sherman joined OptumCare and continues to see patients at the Health Care Center. 

Dr. Sherman has been caring for Leisure World residents since 1995, but some patients may not know that she is board-certified in both internal medicine and nephrology. 

Internal medicine is a type of primary care that focuses on the needs of older adults. 

Board certification in nephrology means Dr. Sherman also has advanced subspecialty training in treating kidney conditions and diseases.

Here are some other things about Dr. Sherman you may not know.

Where were you born?

Dr. Sherman: I am a proud San Francisco native, like my mother and grandfather.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Dr. Sherman: I enjoy reading historical novels and history, volunteering with Rotary, shopping estate sales, making stained and fused glass, and playing with the grandkids. 

Which book is currently on your night stand?

Dr. Sherman: I am currently reading an autobiography of Bruce Springsteen.

Last vacation?

Dr. Sherman: I went to Portugal, France and Spain, and had a chance to see Fatima, Lourdes, Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona.  

Do you speak other languages besides English?

Dr. Sherman: I speak a bit of Spanish, French and Japanese. 

When it comes to stress management, what do you find works best for you?

Dr. Sherman: I like to walk, read and go to my cancer support groups.

By chance, do you remember your childhood dream job?

Dr. Sherman: Since I was 4 years old, I’ve wanted to be a doctor. 

And what advice would you give your childhood self now?

Dr. Sherman: I would say invest in Wal-Mart and Apple. But seriously, I would say do a fellowship in geriatrics.

As an OptumCare provider, Dr. Sherman has more time to answer your questions, too.

OptumCare accepts all major health plans, including traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, AARP and commercial plans.

 Dr. Sherman works with other OptumCare primary care providers at the HCC:  Dr. Ellen Dayon, Dr. Rudolf Haider, Dr. Nancy Smith, Dr. Sullyvan Tang and nurse practitioner Hyunmie (Amy) Kim, who is fluent in Korean.     

Community 10-25-18

Golden Age Foundation—Serving Others

Nickie Weisel, Mutual 5, was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, and moved to Maryland in the early 70s, where she raised her children. She moved to California to be closer to her daughter and her family in 2005.  She has two children and four granddaughters.  Her daughter and son-in-law live in Rossmoor with their two daughters, while her son and his family are still in Maryland.

Nickie enjoys volunteering at her granddaughter’s school in Los Alamitos, playing golf, playing Mahjong and being on the board of the Impaired Vision and Hearing Club.  

She loves being retired so she can give back to the community.  She looks forward to being on the Board of the Golden Age Foundation as the social chair person, and can’t wait to plan wonderful parties for the community. Before she retired, she spent over 25 years in human resources and recruiting for various IT and pharmaceutical companies.  Now she has the greatest job of all – being a grandmother and spending time with family and friends.

Within a short period, she learned how to be the social chair for the Golden Age Foundation and how to run the annual gala, the biggest GAF event of the year. From selling the tickets to decorating within the theme she picked, table arrangements, no one would believe this gala was the first large event she has handled. What a marvelous job she has done.

Air quality is topic

Dr. Vasileios Papapostolou, program supervisor at the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), will host a workshop at Leisure World on Tuesday, Oct. 30, that will focus on the air quality measurements that have been ongoing in the community over the past 12 months. 

In addition to the 29 residents who host air quality monitors at their units, anyone interested in learning how the project is progressing is invited to attend. 

The meeting will be held in Clubhouse 3, Room 3, at 11 a.m. and will offer an opportunity for the sensor hosts to describe their experiences using the low-cost sensor technology and suggest improvements, changes, concerns and challenges. 

Dr. Papapostolou will share the AQMD’s interpretation of the data to date and how similar programs are playing out in the other California communities enrolled in the project. 

Attendees will be treated to a movie short style visualization of several periods of varying air quality. 

For more information contact Nick Massetti at (408) 406-6315.

Sunshine Club welcomes retired CHP officer

Retired California Highway Patrol officer Farris Hamid will be the guest speaker on  Friday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.

Farris began working  for the CHP in 1985 in central Los Angeles. He transferred to the Westminster office in 1992 and retired in 2014 after 29 years with the CHP. 

He was a training officer with the CHP. He also worked on the Presidential Motorcade Detail in Southern California and was a visiting governor’s driver with the CHP.

Once he retired from the CHP he began working for Teen Road to Safety that teaches teenagers to drive safely and prepares them for the driving test at the DMV. They also retrain adults if they have a driver’s license re-exam with the DMV.

Since he retired he has been on a security detail for the pro tem California senator.

In his spare time he plays softball twice a week on two different teams, surfs, works out at the gym, and works on his house and garden.

Farris is son Jennifer Hamid, Mutual 15. She has attended the Sunshine Club meetings since 2012 and has been living in LW since 2001.

The Sunshine Club is designed to help people get along in the community, for neighbors to have better communication and to get the best out of living in Leisure World. 

Classes are held from 10 a.m.-noon on Fridays, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2 (except the first Friday in Room 8). 

All shareholders are welcome to attend; membership is not required. Refreshments are served. 

Bring a cup for coffee.

For more information, call Anna Derby, 301-5339.

GRF Used Vehicle Sale

On the fourth Saturday of each month, shareholders/members can sell any used motorized vehicle in the Administration Parking Lot from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The next sale is Oct. 27. Vehicles must have current DMV registrations and GRF decals as well as be insured.  In addition to cars, motorhomes, motorcycles, golf carts, bikes, trikes and scooters may be sold. The owner or representative does not need to be present, but is allowed to display a single “For Sale” sign no larger than 18 inches by 24 inches on the vehicle, to include a phone number.

The sale is open to Leisure World residents only and the guests they call in. The public will not be able to sell at the events.  

For more information, contact Recreation at 431-6586, ext. 350 or 398.

Concerned Shareholders

Concerned Shareholders of Leisure World will meet today, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. 

 Golden Rain Foundation Facilities Director Mark Weaver and Recreation Department Manager Terry De Leon will be guest speakers at the meeting.  

There will be a discussion about projects underway and plans for new projects. There will be time for questions. 

There will also be discussion on the approval of new buyers by the Mutuals and Golden Rain employees. 

 All shareholders are encourage to attend.

Meetings in November and December are canceled due to the holidays. The next meeting will be the Concerned Shareholders elections on Jan. 24 at 1 p.m.

American Latino Club

The American Latino Club will have a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Clubhouse 4, at 3 p.m. All are invited. There will be  prizes for the “best costume.”

The club’s Thanksgiving pot- luck party is on Friday, Nov. 2, in Clubhouse 4, at 11 a.m.

The Latino Club will provide the turkey. Guests will pay $10 per person.

Korean-American Classical Music Academy

The Korean-American Classical Music Academy will meet at 9:30 a.m. today, Oct. 25, in Clubhouse 4.

Robert Chung will present adult contemporary and new-age music during the class. 

Classical music is art music rooted in the traditions of Western culture, including both religious and secular music from the period, 1750-1820, the classical period. 

Adult contemporary music (AC) is a North American term used to describe a form of radio-played popular music, ranging from 1960s vocal and 1970s soft rock music to predominantly ballad-heavy music of the present day, with varying degrees of easy listening, pop, soul, rhythm and blues, quiet storm, and rock influence. 

It is usually melodic enough to get a listener’s attention, and is inoffensive and pleasurable enough to work well as background music. The format is heavy on romantic sentimental ballads, which use acoustic instruments, such as guitars, pianos, saxophones, and sometimes an orchestral set. However, recently it may usually feature synthesizers (and other electronics, such as drum machines). 

New-age music is a genre of music intended to create artistic inspiration, relaxation, and optimism. It is used by listeners for yoga, massage, meditation, reading as a method of stress management to bring about a state of ecstasy rather than trance

He will follow the presentation with golden oldies and members’ favorites. 

The KACMA class is conducted in Korean and open to all residents. The gathering encourages a good fellowship through enjoying mostly classical music and attending outside concerts in a group.

For further information, contact President Kathie Park, 598-6292; Programmer Robert Chung, 387-7377; or Publicity Chair Yoon Soo Park, 431-3036.

Costume/golf cart parade is Oct. 31

The Rollin’ Thunder and Paws, Claws and Beaks will host a combined costume and golf cart parade on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at noon. Participants will meet in the Clubhouse 3 parking lot and head down St. Andrews Drive to the Amphitheater. 

The parade will make a u-turn and head back up St. Andrews Drive to Interlachen Road to Del Monte Drive and ending at the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. 

Dress up yourself, your dog and your  golf carts. Dogs will ride on the golf carts. The best dressed dog and the best decorated golf cart each get a prize.

This is a great opportunity to meet with other golf cart owners, meet other dogs and their owners and have a fun time. All Leisure World residents and their dogs, and golf carts  are welcome. Participants do not have to be members of the clubs to join in; just come and have fun.  

This is a barbecue; there will be hamburgers and hot dogs. Bring a side dish or dessert and your own drinks.

For more information, call or text Jackie Hildebrant at (714) 423-8279 or Frank DePalma at (713) 319-7646.

Yiddish Club

The Yiddish Club of Leisure World will meet on Nov. 1 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 7 p.m.

The life and creation of Yiddish author, scholar, journalist and playwright Miriam Hoffman will be  the topic.

After new Yiddish words and proverbs are presented, President Yakob Basner will talk about Hoffman and  recite articles written by him in the Yiddish newspaper, “Forward.”

Refreshments will be served after the program

Disney on Ice Excursion

Disney on Ice will return to the Honda Center in December with a brand-new production. The GRF Recreation Department will host an excursion to see the show on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.

Celebrate what’s possible as five Disney heroines spark the courage inside all at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream!

In her Disney On Ice debut, see how far Moana goes on a quest with demigod Maui to save her island and find her own identity. Anna’s devotion to her sister Elsa sets her on a journey to stop an eternal winter. Rapunzel goes to great lengths to realize her dream. Fearless Belle befriends the enchanted castle staff and uncovers the Beast’s gentleness. With help from her friends, Cinderella is determined to make her wish come true. Along with Mickey and friends, discover your inner hero at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream!

Tickets are on sale at the Recreation Office in Building 5 for $37, including transportation and fees. Make reservations by emailing events@lwsb.com, in person, or by calling 431-6586, ext. 326 or 324. 

Guests are welcome but must be accompanied by a GRF member. Limited accessible seating is available, but must be requested at the time of purchase.

FALW Club

The Filipino Association of Leisure World (FALW) met Oct. 14, with President Ric Dizon leading the Pledge of Allegiance while Fr. Juan Caboboy, spiritual advisor, gave the invocation.

The minutes of the last meeting by Secretary  Essie Hicks were approved. Anne Andreatta, treasurer, gave a positive financial report, which was applauded by the membership. 

President Dizon coverd the remaining FALW events for 2018. 

The traditional Thanksgiving Day celebration will be on Sunday, Nov. 11, after the scheduled monthly meeting. FALW will provide the turkey and ham, while the three food groups will contribute additional dish salads, fresh cuts fruits, desserts and drinks. 

This will be repeated for the Simbang Gabi celebration on  Wednesday, Dec. 19, in Clubhouse 2 at 5 p.m. 

The New Year’s Eve celebration will be a potluck finger food-style, nothing fancy.

Ed Bolos, FALW Board chairman, would like to participate in the seating arrangements for the FALW events, which the members gladly accepted.

Tickets for the 2019 FALW Valentines’ Day Dinner-Dance are now ready for printing.

GAF Gala was rousing success

The Golden Age Foundation saluted its 2017-2018 donors at its 45th annual banquet, called the Autumn Gala, on Oct. 20. The event drew a full house. It  is held to thank the generous individuals, clubs and businesses who contribute to the organization’s success and raise funds for GAF programs and projects.

Longtime member Carol Piepenburg was honored and  remembered for her untiring efforts to the foundation for 18 years.

Guests were serenaded by RCA recording artist Jimmy Chapel.

President Anna Derby gave the welcoming address and thanked the GAF’s faithful supporters who make it possible to continue the many GAF programs. GAF Treasurer  Sandy Geffner also recognized faithful donors.

GAF memberships are issued annually. Basic membership is $10; bronze membership, $100; silver membership, $250; and gold membership, $500 per year.

A mailbox is located in the GAF Hospitality Center, Clubhouse 6, to simplify becoming a member, to renew current memberships and to donate to GAF programs. 

The evening concluded with  a silent auction and raffle. Guests who used the complimentary photo booth may pick up their photos in the Hospitality Center.

DLD Insurance Brokers, Inc., sponsored the  gala, including the catering. Beverages, decorations and entertainment were provided by Jim Koffel’s Food Service. Alex Plotkin of Miracle-Ear provided the programs and tickets. The event was chaired by Nickie Weisel and Ren Villanueva.

Bingo played Sunday

Bingo, sponsored by a different club each week, is played Sundays at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. 

Doors open at 1. All LWers are welcome.

The games on Sunday, Oct. 28, will be hosted by the American Legion. 

Complimentary refreshments are served.

The New York Club hosts the first Sunday of the month; Gadabouts, second Sunday; St. Therese Guild of Holy Family Parish, third Sunday; and the American Legion, fourth and fifth Sundays.

Friendship Club hosts computer classes

The Friendship Club offers computer classes taught by Jeff Sacks, and Max Smith.

• Monday, Oct. 22, Clubhouse 3, Room 4

11 a.m. – Windows 7 and 10 (Sacks)

Noon – Apple iPhone and iPad (Sacks)

• Thursday, Oct. 25, in Clubhouse 3, Room 7 

1 p.m. – Bring your own questions (Sacks)

2:30 p.m. – Let’s Talk eBay (Smith)

• Monday, Nov. 5,  Clubhouse 3, Room 4

11 a.m.-1 p.m. –  Let’s Talk eBay (Smith) 

Sometimes a computer will freeze with a message claiming to be an official demanding that the user call a phone number for support. This is never built into the computer but an intrusion from the outside. Do not call the number. Contact a local computer repair company instead.

 Classes are free, but donations to pay for a wireless hotspot and printing materials are welcome.  For computer information, call Sacks, 431-8050. 

For eBay information, contact Smith at max2ebay@aol.com.

tournament poker   

by Susan Dodson

LW contributor

Wendy Wu won the final table in Tournament Poker Club play on Oct. 13. Her hole cards of five and seven beat second place Dan Galliani’s pocket queens by connecting with the flop, turn and river to give her a remarkably lucky full house.

Bill Clawson was  third, followed by Lem Hall, Guta Basner and Ron Pine.

Wendy has been club president for almost three years.  Her goal is for all players to enjoy the club experience and community spirit she strives to encourage. 

She is an avid table tennis player and also hosts many private card games during the week.

Kathy Elliott won the high hand with a royal straight flush.  Second was Ron Pine with another, but lower, straight flush

Glenda Saunders won the “special hand,” winning with the hole cards of two and nine.

Members await the bi-annual Gardens Casino tournament on Dec. 8. The $15 entry fee includes breakfast and a chance to win at the final table.  

All Leisure World residents, club members, family  and friends are invited.  

The entry fee rises to $20 after Dec. 5.  

For more information, call Cleo Looney at 342-9400.

Chess Club Puzzle  

This week’s puzzle: White moves first and for any answer by black, the white’s next move is checkmate. 

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Chess partners are available in Leisure World when the LW  Chess Club meets from 2-6:30 p.m. on Fridays in Clubhouse 3, Room 7.  Beginners are welcome for free lessons.

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Solution to this week’s puzzle Rc4. The white Rook moves from c5 to c4.  Any  answer by black, the white’s next move is check mate

Cards and Games Scoreboard  

Fun Time Pinochle Club winners Oct. 22: Gene Smith, 12,860; Marilyn Allred, 12,430; Joan Taylor, 11,230; Ruth Bonnema, 11,180. The club meets from noon-4 p.m. Mondays in Clubhouse 1. For more information, call Joan Taylor at 240-5416. 

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 Monday Bridge Club winners Oct. 22: Pauline Fitzsimons, Jan Craven, Tom Gates. Games begin at noon in Clubhouse 1. For more information, call Mary Nell Clark, 296-8570.

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Jolly Time Pinochle Club winners Oct. 20: Al Bonnema, 12,620; Joan Taylor, 11,780; Jim Kaspar 10860, Peggy Kaspar. Games are played from noon-4 p.m. on Saturdays in Clubhouse 1. For more information, call Peg Kaspar at 799-0433. 

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Burning Tree Duplicate Bridge Club winners Oct. 20: N/S: Sue Fardette-Verna Burns; Miriam Kelley-Judy Mathis; Arne Lier-Emma Trepinski; Alan and Barbara Olschwang. E/W: Joyce Henderson-Howard Smith; Mike Nielsen-Hanefi Erten; Diane Sachs-Marilyn McClintock; Chie Wickham-Sue Krause. Oct 19: N/S: Sibyl Smith-Diane Schmitz; Stan Johnson-Louise Seifert; Fred Reker-Joan Tschirki; Ernie Ross-Roy Tomooka. E/W: Sue Fardette-Larry Slutsky; Jeanette Estill-Marilyn McClintock; Al Appel-Judy Jones; Jerry and Jane Reid; Ellen Kice-Russ Gray. The club meets Fridays and Saturdays in Clubhouse 1 at 12:15 p.m. For information on how to join, call or text Fred Reker at (615) 898-0669. The next special event is the unit game and annual meeting at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16.

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Y-Yahtzee Rollers Club winners  Oct. 19: Most Yahtzees:  Louise Damron, 4. Highest point total: Veronica Yanovitch, 1,7523. Door prize winner: Doris Dack. The club meets from 1-4 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of the the month in Clubhouse 3, Room 6. The next games will be played on Nov. 27. To learn the game  or play a refresher game, call Kathy Rose at 596-7237, to set up a lesson.

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Leisure World Duplicate Bridge Club winners  Oct. 18: N/S: First in Strat A: Bill Linskey-Gary Paugh; second in Strat A: Sibyl Smith-Marilyn McClintock; third in Strat A: Larry Slutsky-Verna Baccus; fourth in Strat A, first in Strat B: Judy Carter-Johnson-Gene Yaffee; fifth in Strat A: Betty Jackson-Diane Sachs; sixth in Strat A: Linda and Dick Stein; second in Strat B, first in Strat C: Miriam Kelley-Judy Mathias; third in Strat B, second in Strat C: Stan Johnson-Louise Seifert. E/W: First in Strat A: Judith Jones-Al Appel; second in Strat A, first in Strat B: Jeanette Estill-Eileen Kotecki; third in Strat A, second in Strat B: Bobbi Vann-Paul Chen; fourth in Strat A: Howard Smith-Joyce Henderson; fifth in Strat A: Alan Olschwang-Kiyo Nagaishi; sixth in Strat A, third in Strat B: Fred Reker-Russ Gray; fourth in Strat B, first in Strat C: Monica and Paul Honey; second in Strat C: Joyce Shuford-Shirley Knopf. Over-all winners with a 74.9 percent score in the Unit-rated game on Oct. 15 were Fern Dunbar and Rob Preece. Second in Strat A: Bill Linskey-Larry Slutsky; third in Strat A, first in Strat B: Jeanette Estill-Marilyn McClintock; fourth in Strat A: Gary Paugh-Alan Flower; fifth in Strat A, second in Strat B: Peggi Spring-Monica Gettis; sixth in Strat A: Diane Sacks-Hank Dunbar; third in Strat B: Linda Nye-Alan Olschwang; fourth in Strat B: George Koehm-Dorothy Favre; tied for fifth place in Strat B: Julie Cunningham-Gene Yaffee (first in Strat C) and Chie Wickham-Larry Topper. Games are played Mondays and Thursdays beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. Players are asked to arrive by 12:15 p.m. to confirm their reservations. To make or cancel a reservation for Mondays, call Midge Dunagan at 594-9698; for Thursdays, call Sharon Beran at 308-7838 or email her by 10:30 a.m. on the day of game at hbsharonb@gmail.com. With a maximum of 18 tables, available, players without reservations should arrive by noon and check in with the director of the day; they will be accommodated on a first-come-first-served basis if there is space. Players who need a partner should arrive by noon and check with the club manager; every effort will be made to find a partner. To cancel a reservation on game day or to report late, call 481-7368 between noon-1 p.m. 

– Gene Yaffee

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Friendly Pinochle Club winners  Oct. 11: Marilyn Allred,14,500; Diana Lambert, 13,090; Pat Blum, 12,840; Sal La Scala, 11,790.  The club meets Thursdays from noon-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 1. For  more information, call (310) 968-9509.

– Bert Sellers

Shuffleboard Club  

The Shuffleboard Club’s 2018/2019 league season continued on Oct. 19 with some competitive games. The Classics slipped by the Sliders, 10-8, and Girl Power won by the same score against the Puck Masters.

All-game winners for Girl Power were Milly Larsen and Carrie Kistner. The Puck Masters’ all-game winner was Gary Jantzen. The Classics all game winner was Bill Hamilton.

The  Classics are in first place in the standings with 2 -/2 points, followed by the Puck Masters, 2 points, Girl Power, 1-1/2 points, and Sliders, no points.

Tomorrow, Friday, the Classics play the Sliders and Girl Power takes on Puck Masters.

Happy Hour at the courts isplanned at 4 p.m. today,  Thursday. Bring an appetizer to share and your own beverage.

The last Friday of the month luncheon  begins at noon on Oct. 26 at Ruby’s Diner at Pacific Coast Highway.

For more information, call Carrie Kistner, club president, at (949) 300-0285.

Bowling Club

Maybe Next Tuesday won 3-1/2 games from Just Lucky in Leisure World Bowling League play last week at Westminster Lanes. Tom Kaczmarek finished with a 186 to lead the winners. 

Both teams were awarded a half-point because they tied the second game.

In another battle,Very Striking swept D Hustlers to move into first place with an 18-6 record, two games ahead of OSIMA, which split with We Can Do It.  

Ron Marcus of Very Striking had a 218 score, and Dave Silva compiled a nifty 569 series.  

 Spares Are Good won three matches from Pinbusters as Danny Bigelow bowled a 238 and teammate Gracie Hastings, a 194, both high games for the men and ladies.

– Dave Silva

mens and ladies pool  

The Long Shots extended its lead in the Men’s and Ladies’ Pool Club League standings with a 7-2 victory over the Six Shooters on Oct. 16 behind Rod Ellis solid all-around performance.

For the  third straight week, he won all five of his games. Teammate Sal LaScala went 4-1.

Despite losing to Fearless, 5-4, Chalk and Awe is still second

 Kurt Bourhenne of Wild BBzzz won four games as his team edged RR & B, 5-4.

duplicate Bridge Club

Fern Dunbar and Rob Preece scored a 74.9 percent Unit-rated game in Leisure World Duplicate Bridge Club play on Oct. 15.

It was one of the top efforts of the year in the weekly games in LW  and a major accomplishment throughout the state.

It will be publicized in a national bridge publication.

“For a pair to score a 70 percent game is outstanding,” said Gene Yaffee, publicity chairperson of the club, retired ACBL certified director  and accredited teacher of the game. 

“Anything over 70 percent is absolutely phenomenal,” she said.

monday golf  

On a windy day  with gusts up to 55 miles an hour at Riverview Golf Course, Bill McKusky limped to a victory on Oct.15, in Monday Golf Group play. In winning for the fourth week in the row, McKusky carded a net 68 and had the fewest putts.  

Tied for second place at 75 were Fujio Norihiro and Jerry Hore. They were  followed by Gary Stivers, 81; Merle McGee, 83 and John Meyer, 84. John collected closest to the pin prizes on the second and ninth holes.

Bob Munn continued another  winning streak in the second flight with a day’s low score of 64.

Lowell Goltra was second with a 75 and lowest putts in the flight.

cribbage club  

Kathleen Morrison finished with the high score of 838 in Cribbage Club play on Oct. 13 at Clubhouse 1. She was followed by Tami Reupert and Pat Blum, tied at 832; Norm Martin, 827 and Anita Smart, 823.  

Joe Notrica and Jean Wilson had six games of 121. 

Jack Hawn celebrated a belated birthday by providing cake, ice cream and assorted nuts. 

Jack Hawn and Margaret Smith served. 

Members meet at noon on Tuesdays in Clubhouse 1. Play usually ends by 3:30. Residents are invited to join the club;  there’s always room for more.

Partners are not required. Players are requested to arrive by  noon to be assured of a table. 

To  learn to play cribbage, call Patti Smith at 242-4674, and she will arrange for lessons for one hour before the games begin.

women’s golf

Forty members of the Women’s Golf Club played for low gross, low net and putts on  Oct. 16 at the local course. Highlight of the afternoon was the 11 putts made by Julie Kim in the second flight.

At: Low gross: Tie between Linda Herman and Soo Choi, 29. Low net: Tie between Ann Tran and Bert Thompson, 27. Putts/hole: Susie Kim, 12.

B: Low gross: Tie among Judy Kim, Margie Thompson and Zoe Pickell, 30. Low net: Sun Lee, 25. Putts/hole : Julie Kim, 11.

C: Low gross: Soo Kim, 35. Low net: Tie between Mary Lancaster and Laura Garcia, 29. Putts/hole: Melinda Lee, 12.

D: Low gross: Sandra de Dubovay, 34. Low net: Evelyn Scherber, 20. Putts/hole: Tie between Jeanne Aranas and Sue Elliott, 13.

Obituaries 10-25-28

Clark, Patricia Ann

1932-2018

Patricia Ann Clark, 85, died Oct. 5, 2018.

She was born Oct. 12,1932, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Charles and Lucile Heaney.

She married Verlin L. Clark on Dec. 23, 1948.

Patricia was a preschool teacher and business owner.

The Clarks moved to Mutual 5 in 1989 where she served on the Mutual 5 Board of Directors from 1999-2009. She served as  Mutual 5 president from 2001-2009 and as secretary from 2008-2009.

She enjoyed cycling, arts and crafts and spending time with her family.

She was predeceased by her husband, Verlin, on  Aug. 2, 2013.

Patricia is survived by her  daughter, Idella (Tracy) Mason; son, Charles (Diane) Clark; grndchildren, Natalie, Adrian, Brandon, Chris and Melissa; and great-grandchildren, Dinah, Sarah, Colleen, Molly, Christian, Matthew, Landon, Sydney, Chalaf and Kierstin.

Services officiated by Sunny Bray will be held on Nov. 10 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.

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Miller, Carla

1939-2018

Carla Miller, Mutual 14, died Oct. 17, 2018. 

Carla, a California native, was born March 3, 1939. She retired as a teacher.

She is survived by her son and daughter.

An intimate celebration of life for her close friends and family will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. 

In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family  asks that you donate to your favorite charity.

Obituaries deadline is 4 p.m., Monday, prior to the Thursday publication. 

E-mail Obituary Notices to cathiem_news@lwsb.com with photos attached as jpg files.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PERSONAL

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Get healthier and then share! 

Call for details. 

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LOOKING FOR A PARTNER

Dr. Liu, male, retired, 86 years of age, widower, healthy person. Can lift weight, bicycling, swimming, driving car, tai-zichuan, massage acupuncture and have the knowledge of long-living. He is looking for a honest, healthy, kind female under 75 years of age as a co-habitant, who can speak Chinese language mandaring. Phone 562-594-7978. Email: Yimingliu1932@yahoo.com

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Lenora Browning, LW Resident. Phone 562-493-5457. Seal Beach Business License #BRN0001. 12/27

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Free resources for the first 50 registrants. 

BibleforFood.org

(562) 896-6500. Dorothy. 10/25

GARDENING

FRANK’S GARDENING SERVICE 

Complete maintenance and landscape. Serving Leisure World since 1978. Planting, clean-ups, fertilization. New lawns, etc. Offering my services to all Mutual’s. Honest and reliable. State Contractor’s License #779462. Call 562-863-7739, 562-743-3832 or 714-527-1172. 02/28/19

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J&J LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE 

Landscaping-plants, lawns, trees, etc. Maintenance of lawns and flower beds. Available for all residential and Mutual projects. Joe (562) 650- 1511, Jesse (562) 676-0015 State Contractor’s License #79003. 12/06

HANDYMAN

SERVICES

Richard’s Handyman Service – 

Big or small, I do it all.

Give me a call. 562-387-5187.

Seal Beach Business License

HUG0002. 10/25

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LW DECOR INC.

562-596-0559

Sound proof walls. Ceiling made smooth. Recessed lights, roll-out shelves, tile, laminate installation, crown molding, window frames painted whited. Lic. #723262. 11/15

LW DECOR INC.

562-596-0559

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Handyman Rick – Assembly/ Installation TV wall mounts, carpentry, painting. Messages (562) 598-1000. Seal Beach Business License #RIL0001 11/01

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GARY’S HANDYMAN

SERVICE PROFESSIONAL

Painting and carpentry. Masonry and tile. Call (562) 596-6013 for appointment. Calls returned daily.  Fiberglass or Hardi Backer paneling board installled on patio block walks. Seal Beach Business License #GAR0005. 10/18 

FLOOR COVERINGS

562-596-0559

LW DECOR INC.

Tile, laminate, vinyl plank, patio carpet. 40 ears in Leisure World. Contractor License 723262. 10/25

562-596-0559

LW DECOR INC.

CARPET & 

UPHOLSTERY 

CLEANING & REPAIR

CARPET CLEANING

SPECIALS!!!!!! DEALS!!!!

Carpet cleaning $33 per room

minimum 2 rooms.

Upholstery/Tile & Grout, 

and much more cleaning.

Tito 562-658-9841. 11/29

PAINTING

Bel-Rich Painting – Free estimates, small/large jobs. Contractor’s License #705131. 714-220-9702; 1-800-618-2220. 12/13

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562-596-0559

LW DECOR INC.

Interiors, cabinets, ceilings. Entry doors etc., premium paints, primer all wood. Bathroom,  kitchen. 40 years in Leisure World Lic. Contractor’s license #723262. 10/25

LW DECOR INC.

562-596-0559

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BLUE SKY

Painting & Construction

Insurance, General Building B and Painting C-33 Lic. #632956. (562) 822-5632 or (562) 418-0007. 11/01/18 

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Lady Painter

Cindy Beatteay 714-356-1539. Interior paint and specialty nishes, cabinets, murals and more. 

Lic. #1033927. 12/20

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Painting – Free estimates. 1 room or entire house & refinish kitchen cabinets. Call  Jerry (714) 826-8636. CA State License #675336 11/01

SCREEN SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION

GRASP TV Services TV Handyman Setup, Mounting and Trouble-shooting.Call: 714-263-6240. CA LICENSE #531319. 10/25

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PROFESSIONAL???MOBILE SCREEN SERVICE

New screens, re-screening, screen doors, retractable screens, new and repair. Call today. (562) 493-8720. Since 1988. State Contractors Lic. #578194.

SKYLIGHTS 

CLEAN, REPAIR, REPLACE. 

Ted and Jeri Nowell, 

“The Handy Couple”

LW residents. Licensed and insured. (562) 430-1104. 

Seal Beach License #NOW0001

WALLPAPER REMOVAL

Darrell’s Wallpaper Removal. Free estimates. State Contractor’s License #741588. 714-906-7046. 10/25

WINDOW COVERINGS

LW DECOR INC.

Blinds, shutters, shades, 40 years serving Leisure World. Contractor’s License #723262. 10/25

LW DECOR INC. 

562-596-0559

Leisure World 

Helping Leisure World

“ROLLIN THUNDER”

GOLF CART CLUB 

Offers FREE inspections and advice on buying and repairs of your golf cart. 562- 431-6859.

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Let’s raise your ears – I’ll make you look your best! Call 562-565-3683. 

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Y’s Service Club of the YMCA will assist residents with small non-professional jobs. We change light bulbs, clean air conditioner filters, hang a small picture or mirror, remove or place items on a high shelf, air bicycle tires, etc. Donations gladly accepted. Call week days between 9 am-5 pm, 949-632-8488,

562-794-9744.

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Does your walker need new tennis balls? Delivery and installation provided. Please give your name and phone number. Maria Giegerich 562-596-9983. Free of charge.

BEAUTY SERVICES

In home hair care, serving the men and women of Leisure World for 36 years. Mel, cell: 562- 480-9341 License #KC75538.  10/25

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Hair stylist, 35 years experience at ABC Extension Salon. Rollerset, perm, color, and more. In-home appointments available. Call Mavis 714-757-0187. License #KK203303. 10/03/19

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Yvonne with 25 years experience,  will do shampoo/sets, perms, hair cuts and tints at Phenix Salon. 

(714) 855-8465. Seal Beach Business License MOR0008. 10/18

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Hair and Nail Salon

Hair Stylist, 25 years experience. Shampoo and roller set, cut, perm, color, manicure/pedicure. Warm and friendly service. Available for in-house appointments for special occasion, $100+. Tammy Nguyen, 714-425-4198. Phenix Salon. 01/10/19

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PERMANENT MAKEUP

For eyebrows, eyeliner, lip liner. 27 years experience, 10 years in LW with references. Loann: (310)938-8808. Cosmetology license #KK5976. 12/20

HOME CARE PERSONAL ASSISTANT

CHRISTIAN HOME CARE

Referral Agency. Experienced, knowledgeable caregivers, honest, assertive, fluent English. Hourly/full-time, doctor’s appointments, errands. Bernadine 562-310-0280. Seal Beach Business License #BCS0002. Bonded/insured. 12/28/18

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Need Caring Caregiver? 

Live-in or live-out. Meal preparation, baths, shopping, laundry, doctors. Pierre’s Caring Heart 

714-337-6152. Seal Beach Business License RAZ0002. 11/08

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Elderly care. Live-in, live-out. 30 years of experience. Cooking, cleaning, medications, companions, doctors. Experience with dementia. Licensed by the state. 

Gloria 949-371-7425. 11/08

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Just Like Your Daughter

Personal Assistant/

Girl Friday

Available for: 

errands, scheduling and 

transportation for medical

appointments, 

patient advocate, shopping, domestic organization, 

paperwork, bill pay

All with compassion 

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Just Like Your Daughter

Call Janice, 714-313-4450

SB Lic. #JUS0006/Bonded. 10/25

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Experienced caregiver. References.Day or night. Have car. Maria Lopez. Seal Beach Business License LOP0004. 562-257-7631. 10/25

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9 yr. experience caregiver, CNA #0089668, will help with all your needs. Dr. appts, errands, light housekeeping, medications, companionship, meals. 

951-867-1275. Seal Beach Business License #ROD0003. 11/15

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Maria’s experienced caregivers, run errands, Dr’s appointments, cleaning, cooking, part time, full time, live-in (562) 230-4648. Seal Beach Business Lic # CAM0006. 01/10

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EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER

Over 20 years in Leisure World with Excellent References.  Hourly or Live-in. Please Call Pampet: 562-371-4895. Seal Beach License PAN0003 01/11/19 

HOUSE CLEANING

MOVE-IN, MOVE-OUT

WINDOWS, ETC.

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562-881-2093

Over 30 years Experience! Seal Beach Business 

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TONY DO’S MAINTENANCE

Windows,  house cleaning, vacancies. Reasonable prices. Excellent work. (714) 534-1824. Seal Beach Business License #TON002. 01/03/19

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Patricia Housecleaning, weekly or monthly. Excellent referrals in Leisure World. 562-397-4659. Seal Beach License LUC0001. 12/06

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GRACIAN’S HOUSECLEANING & WINDOWS.

Windows 10% off first cleaning

General housecleaning

Excellent referrals in LW

(562) 307-3861. 

Seal Beach Business License gra0006. 11/01

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General housekeeping, 30 years of experience. Bi-weekly or monthly. Seal Beach Business license RAZ0002. 

Call Gloria 949-371-7425. 11/08

MAGALY’S CLEANING SERVICE

We make your home sparkle! 7 days – call anytime! Complete cleaning. Seal Beach Business License S&M0001a. 

Call 562-505-1613. 11/01

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House cleaning weekly or monthly. 10 years in Leisure World. 

714-610-4277. 10/18

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Housekeeping, cleaning in LW. 16 years. Outstandng references, organizing & laundry. Cindy 714-251-7195. SB License #CCN0001. 11/08

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ELLY’S CLEANING 

SERVICE

Weekly, bi-weekly service. Excellent referral in Leisure World. Nearly 20 years experience. Seal Beach Business License BEN0001.

Call Elly at 714-476-2100. 10/25

COMPUTERS

Let the Computer Coach Help! Learn as you work on your crafts,  photos,   graphics, email, buying, selling, accounting, investing, home office setup, printers, Windows and more!  LW Resident. Seal Beach Business License BRO0001. 11/22      

Travis 562-502-7302 

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FRUSTRATED 

(562)755-6199

Everything for your computer (PC or Mac), cell phone, TV, stereo, any electronic device. 

Tina Schaffer. Seal Beach Bus.   

License #CIP0001 11/29

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COMPUTER REPAIR 

562-733-9193

Virus removal. Expert in all computer systems. John Fuhrer, LW Resident. Seal Beach License FUH0001. 12/13

Electric CarTs/ Scooters/Mobile Chairs for sale

GOLF CARTS CALIFORNIA. RENTAL, SALES, BATTERIES, REPAIR.

(562) 237-9062

5842 McFadden Ave., Unit R

Huntington Beach, CA 92649.12/13

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Golf Carts, Sales, Parts, Service (714) 292-9124.  2/21/19

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Scooter for sale. New batteries, have receipt. $550. 562-537-0994. 

562-580-3039. 10/25

PET SEVICES

In-home groomer for cats & small dogs. Bathing, nail clipping. Seal Beach Business License JEN0006. Karen 562-433-4887, 

562-544-9555. 10/25

TRANSPORTATION

INEXPENSIVE shuttle service, aiports, markets, etc. Seal Beach Business License #AB0001. 

562-881-2093. 01/03/19

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Need a lift? Pam Miller, LW Resident. 310-227-1258. 11/15

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A PERSONAL DRIVER 

IS WITHIN YOUR REACH

Consientious, Dependable, Professional… and your Neighbor.

Providing locals trustworthy affordable transportation. 

Perfect for patients, professionals, and anyone who needs regular or sporadic reliable transportation. Interested?

CALL 562-537-1298. James. 10/25

Autos/Boats/RV’s

Trailers Wanted

WE BUY ALL VEHICLES

New, Old, or Classics.

Even if you still owe money on it!

We come to you!

DMV paperwork will be done properly.

A bonded and licensed company.

Car Buying Company

Call now

(714) 712-0204. 11/01

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ANY KIND OF CAR

Boat, motorcycle, truck – running or not. We are local – call anytime! We pay cash and remove promptly!We do DMV and Release of liability for you! Bonded/Licensed, since 1985! Call us so we can come out and give you a quote. 562-684-0901. 11/15

Autos/Boats/RV’s

Trailers FOR SALE

1999 MB C230K Silver. 2003 SAAB93 Convertible. Silver black top. Both run good. $3,300 ea. 

310-717-5826. 

ELECTRIC CAR PADS

Installed at your residence. Call Frank 562-743-3832. State Contractor’s License #779462. 12/13

MOVING, HAULING & 

STORAGE SERVICES

A FRIEND AND A TRUCK

Your moving service, any size job. Call 310-387-2618. Business License RO263644. 12/20

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J&D HAUL AWAY 

AND CLEAN-UP SERVICE

No job too small, fast, reliable, great prices. Seal Beach Business License BRA0002. Dan: 562-841-3787.  11/22

MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED

WANTED Antiques, collectables, jewelry, turquoise silver, vintage watches. Will pay cash.

Call 562-277-5909. 10/25

CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE

Two Plots – Inglewood Cemetery, Avalon section – $6,000 each or best offer – includes transfer fees. 714-595-1312. 10/25

FREE ITEMS 

Free recliner lift chair. 562-296-8979.

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Free upright piano. It is solidly built with an exceptional sound board, the keys have good action and together produces a very rich sound. It is available for viewing by appointment. Please call 281-639-4060 for

additional information.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR SALE

Small electric bike, low step. Good condition. $550. 562-446-0229.

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For sale – 10-ft. Motorized Sunsetter awning with auto remote. Excellent condition. Reduced to $550. 

Call 603-880-8544. 10/25

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Near new Transport wheelchair $55, walker with seat $25. Please call 562-596-3856. Ruth. 10/25

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Contour belt advertised on TV, $250 – used 3 times. $40 OBO. 562-896-6500.

ESTATE/MOVING/PATIO/YARD/CARPORT SALES

Estate Sale – 1800 Sunningdale, Apt. 18-G, Mutual 14. Oct. 25-26, 9:00 AM to 2 PM. Lovely sale with quality merchandise. Flatscreen TV, leather recliner, danish modern bedroom furniture, fashion jewelry. Glinda Davis 714 943-1818  Seal Beach license GDD0001 13101 Nassau Dr, Seal Beach, CA 90740. See pictures at https://www.flickr.com/photos/120349245@N07/albums

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Carport sale – Mutual 15, carport #13-1. October 25th & 26th, 9-3 p.m. Cedar chests, fur coats, lamps, storage chests, Christmas decorations, candles, yarn, dishes, classware, sets of silverware, small tables, jewelry, tools, chairs, pads & adult diapers. 

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Multi Carport Sale – Mutual 11, Northwood Rd. and Shawnee Lane. Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Something for everyone!

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Estate Sale – Mutual 10, 249-I, 13190 Seaview, Oct. 25th and 26th, Thurs. and Friday. from 9 am to 2 pm. This house is a full house in every room. Please come by and say Hi! Kristi Martin, P.O. Box 1351, Seal Beach, 714-655-5473, Seal Beach Business License MAR0016.