LWW Trans/Vie 07-01-21

Patriotic Show to Celebrate Independence Day at the Amphitheater

Springsteen Experience

Saturday, July 3

7:30 p.m. at the Amphitheater

Sponsor: Home Instead

The music of Bruce Springsteen, a prolific songwriter and storyteller whose career spans more than four decades, will be featured in the Springsteen Experience at a patriotic community concert celebration this Saturday on the Amphitheater stage. 

Everyone is invited for a night of Americana evoking the boys from New Jersey in a tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Koffel’s will bring the Taco Tuesday Truck with the regular popular fare as well as its famous tri tip and rib barbecues, your choice, for $11 a plate, including all the fixings. Serving starts at 4 p.m. Stay after the concert and enjoy a special fireworks light show on the Amphitheater doors.

Josh Schreiber and the cast and crew of the Springsteen Experience will showcase Springsteen’s brilliant catalog of music, including the hit songs “Glory Days,” Dancing in the Dark,” “Born to Run” and “Born in the USA.”This will be a high-octane, chronological journey, recreating the most memorable moments and stage interactions throughout E Street concert history. 

From 1973 through the height of Bruce’s fame in the 80s and beyond, this theatrical production accurately replicates the near circus-like appeal of an authentic Springsteen concert. It includes vintage equipment and stage sets, multiple costume changes, and note-perfect renditions of Bruce’s most popular hits and lyrical gems.

With the addition of the four-piece Miami horn section, the Experience is a concert event like no other production in the replica-rock genre today. 

The tribute includes such classics as “Detroit Medley,” “Adam Raised a Cain,” “Sherry Darling,” “Hungry Heart” and “Thunder Road.” Schreiber, backed by a notable ensemble of lookalike talent, bears a striking resemblance to Springsteen.

His similarity in mannerisms and vocal prowess will  transport you back in time with songs like “Growing Up,” “E Street Shuffle” and “Hard to be a Saint in the City.” Schreiber honed his skills on stages large and small, from Orange County to The Wonder Bar in New Jersey, and even Nagasaki, Japan, playing for U.S. troops.

Come celebrate summer on July 3. Admission is free. Residents must have GRF photo ID cards for admission to Amphitheater shows. 

Non-resident guests must be accompanied by a resident shareholder. 

Smoking is not permitted at the Amphitheater, which is located behind the LW News Office in the GRF Administration complex.

No parking is allowed in front of Amphitheater on St. Andrews Drive along the southbound lanes.  

Minibus transportation will be available before and after shows. Koffel’s food trucks and Mandie’s Candies will provide options for pre-event dining.

Drive Up Fireworks are Sunday

The 34th annual drive-up Fourth of July fireworks spectacular will be held Sunday, July 4, at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base, 112 Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos.

Honor the men and women of the military and celebrate the nation’s birthday at this free event hosted by the cities of Los Alamitos and Seal Beach. Gates will open at 4 p.m., with live music on the main stage, beginning with King Salmon Band followed by the 40th Infantry Division Band. Food vendors will be available.

One of the best and longest fireworks displays in Southern California will begin promptly at 9 p.m. 

People can enter the base starting at 4 p.m. via Lexington Drive off Katella Avenue and from Orangewood Avenue off Los Alamitos Boulevard. No pedestrians, walk-ins or bicyclists will be allowed to enter the  base. 

Reservations are required for all vehicles and can be made at https://losal4thofjulyfireworks.eventbrite.com. Only one ticket per vehicle is required.

Due to heightened security, provide plenty of time and stay patient when entering and exiting the base. ID checks (over the age of 16) and a health screening are required for everyone in the vehicle. Have IDs out and accessible at entry.

Alcohol, fireworks, barbecues, RV motor homes/trailers and pets (except for service animals) are not allowed on the installation. Face coverings are required, and participants are requested to stay inside, next to, or in front of their vehicle, only to leave to visit the food vendors and/or restroom units, and immediately returning to their vehicles.  

Timeline for the 34th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular:

• 4 p.m. Gates are open and event begins

• 4:15 p.m. King Salmon Band on the Main Stage

• 6:15 p.m. 40th Infantry Band on the Main Stage 

• 7:45 p.m. Dignitary speeches

• 8 p.m. 40th Infantry Band resumes

• 9 p.m. Fireworks show begins

• 9:30 p.m. Event concludes

This event is free (reservations are required) thanks to the generosity of our Premier Community Partner – Republic Services and or Rising Star Sponsors – Rossmoor Community Services District, Sea Air Federal Credit Union, Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., Financial Partners Credit Union, The Shops at Rossmoor, OC Breeze, and the Event-News Enterprise. 

For additional information, contact the Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 430-1073 or visit www.cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation.

GRF Board Election for Mutual 1

A special meeting of the GRF Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, June 29, for the purpose of starting the counting process for the election of GRF directors from Mutual 1, which was postponed from June 1 due to a legality that neccessitated the resending of election ballots. 

The results of the ballot count are as follows with the winners’ names bolded:

• Seon H. Cho, 169

• Ruben Collazo-incumbent, 115

• Donna Gambol, 210

• Leah Perrotti-incumbent, 207

• Richard L. Stone, 94

North Gate now open

Leisure World’s North Gate was reopened at 8 a.m. on June 25 after more than a year of being closed. North Gate Road, the two-lane street leading to the gate, was closed for construction related to the $1.9 billion I-405 Improvement Project by the Orange County Transportation Authority.

A new soundwall is planned for North Gate but construction dates have not yet been set.

North Gate Road has been closed since April 2020 when crews began building a sewer line underneath the 405 Freeway. Unforeseen soil conditions halted the job in December and forced a project redesign.

Traffic Light Upgrade Delayed

The City of Seal Beach will upgrade traffic signal cabinet equipment at the intersection of Seal Beach Boulevard at Golden Rain Road on July 13 at about 10 a.m. This will require the intersection to go dark and be controlled by stop signs for about 30 minutes.

The work was originally scheduled for today, July 1.

Knives Out will be rescheduled

“Knives Out,” the film featured at the Amphitheater on June 25, was abruptly interrupted by police helicopters engaged in a manhunt after an intruder breached the wall at Mutual 1 behind Community Church at the St. Andrews Gate. The suspect was fleeing police after his car crashed on Seal Beach Boulevard. The police chopper hovered over the Amphitheater and directed people to go inside and lock their doors. GRF Recreation Manager Thomas Fileto stopped the movie and began evacuating the Amphitheater with the help of LW Security. The police looked for the culprit until 1 a.m. but did not capture the person. Police believe he was fleeing outstanding warrants. The film is being rescheduled and will be added to the Amphitheater schedule as soon as the details are finalized.

Golf Course hours to change

As of July 5, Turtle Lake Golf Course will be open from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days a week. However golfers are free to continue playing until dusk. 

This will eliminate the confusion between Pacific standard time and daylight saving time, and allow duffers to enjoy the course according to the available daylight. For more information, contact kathyt@lwsb.com. 

Make your bathroom more accessible with free grant

The City of Seal Beach Bathroom Accessibility Program has been approved for another cycle of funding. This means that starting today, July 1, the city can spend nearly $200,000 on grants to Leisure World residents for the Bathroom Accessibility Program.

For over 15 years, the City of Seal Beach has offered the Seal Beach Bathroom Accessibility Program to help residents modify their bathrooms. As of 2020, LWers with more than one bathroom are eligible. Furthermore, in special circumstances, a bench can be added to the fiberglass unit.

In the wake of  COVID-19, the administration of this program has changed slightly. There will be no in-person workshops this year.  Instead, individual appointments can be made via phone, FaceTime, Zoom or Google Hangouts to ask questions and get individualized advice on how to complete an application. Simply email monique@civicstone.com for an appointment. People can also call (909) 364-9000, but email is preferred. All information is kept strictly confidential. 

Any Leisure World resident who has trouble stepping into the shower for any reason is likely eligible for a free bathroom upgrade. The Leisure World Bathroom Accessibility Grant converts the tub/shower combination into a shower-only for safer access. The fiberglass is refinished to look like new, and a custom glass shower door enclosure is installed. Toilets can be replaced with high-boy models, and grab bars may be added as needed.

The program is made possible through a grant from HUD, Orange County and the City of Seal Beach. To qualify, applicants must be over 55 years of age and have an annual income below $75,300 if they live alone or the limit is $86,050 per year for a two-person household. Savings do not disqualify applicants.

“Many residents get confused about the application process,” said Monique Miner of CivicStone, which administers the program. CivicStone was hired by the City of Seal Beach 15 years ago to facilitate the bathroom grant program. “Residents don’t realize you can have substantial savings and still qualify for the free upgrade. We are just a phone call away and can help residents apply for the completely free upgrade.  But don’t delay completing your application because funds are limited!”

For more information, email monique@civicstone.com or call (909) 364-9000. 

GRF Car Lot

Leisure World shareholder/members can sell used vehicles in the Administration parking lot from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 23.

The used vehicle lot is open on the fourth Saturdays of the month. Vehicles must have current DMV registrations and GRF decals, and be insured. 

In addition to cars, motorhomes, motorcycles, golf carts, bikes, trikes and scooters may be sold. The owner does not need to be present. A single “for sale” sign no larger than 18-by-24 inches can be displayed on the vehicle. 

Only LW residents are allowed to display vehicles for sale. The sale is open to residents and the guests they call in. For more information, contact Recreation at (562) 431-6586, ext. 350 or 398.

LW Library Hours

The LW Library is open Monday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. People can bring their own devices or browse shelves for reading material, sit down, and relax in air-conditioned comfort.

Four computers are available for use, with no appointments required.

Fireworks are illegal in SB

The Seal Beach Police Department wants to remind the public to celebrate safely this Independence Day.

To help keep Seal Beach safe, the SBPD will have extra police officers patrolling throughout the 4th of July weekend. Remember:

• Don’t drink and drive. Designate a sober driver, or use a rideshare or taxi to get home safely.

• All fireworks, including safe and sane fireworks, are illegal in Seal Beach.

• Possession of open alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all public areas of Seal Beach including streets, alleys, sidewalks, parks, and beach/pier.

• Throwing water balloons, or spraying water at pedestrians, cars, or bicycles is dangerous and illegal.

• The beach closes nightly at 10. Regular beach closing will be enforced.

Violators will be arrested and/or issued a citation and fine. For more information, visit the Seal Beach Police Department on social media @sealbeachpolice.

Teachers Needed

Are you or someone you know an instructor certified in a particular field?  Would you like to share your talent with seniors eager to learn and get paid for it?

Golden Rain Foundation has partnered with North Orange Community Education and is looking for qualified teachers to conduct classes in various subjects in LWSB.  See if you might be a fit for any of the subjects:

• Basic Sewing

• Sewing Lab

• Sew What You Wish

• Quilting for Older Adults

• Needlecraft, Knitting, Crochet 

• Sewing Techniques

• Conversational Spanish

• ESL

• Writing

• Genealogy

• Photography

• Guitar

• Music Arts

• Music Appreciation

• Ballet

• Yoga

• Salsa Dance

• Zumba

• Latin Cardio Blast

• Tai Chi

• Mobility & Balance

• Golf

• Creative arts

• Cooking

• Food Prep

• Health

• Microsoft Overview

• Computers

• Windows Overview

• Technology

Apply by sending your resume to DDavino@NOCE.edu. Some classes require a degree under the emeritus program and teaching certificate, but others that fall under Community Services accept instructors under less strict requirements. 

For more information, contact Recreation by emailing kathyt@lwsb.com (applications must be sent directly to NOCE at the DDavino@NOCE.edu address).

Friends of the Library Bookstore

The Friends of the Library Bookstore will be closed Monday, July 5, to celebrate the Independence Day holiday. 

The bookstore is need of volunteers; people are welcome to come in and fill out an application. The facility is open Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Orange County Transportation Authority, in cooperation with Caltrans, is widening the San Diego Freeway (I-405) between SR-73 and I-605. The project is improving 16 miles of I-405 between the SR-73 freeway in Costa Mesa and I-605 near the Los Angeles County line. Construction updates are as follows:

Sidewalk Closures on SB Boulevard 

Crews will close the sidewalks at the intersection of Seal Beach Boulevard and Lampson Avenue for permanent traffic signal construction. Activities include the removal of existing sidewalk ramps, installation of new sidewalk ramps, and electrical and foundation work.

Permanent traffic signal construction began June 1 and will continue for approximately six weeks on weekdays. 

Daytime work hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Seal Beach Boulevard and Lampson will be intermittently reduced to two lanes at the intersection for the duration of the work.

Nighttime temporary traffic signal removal and permanent pole installation are anticipated in early-July.

Bolsa Bridge Traffic Shift

Crews have shifted traffic to the new side of the Bolsa bridge over I-405 in anticipation of partial demolition. Demolition began on the second half of the bridge on June 26 and 27 and will continue as early as 11 p.m., Saturday, July 10, to 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 11. 

Additional nighttime demolition will occur for several weeks under freeway lane closures. Some daytime demolition also is anticipated.

Sign up for project-wide and bridge-specific construction alerts at bit.ly/405-signup. 

Bolsa Chica Road Traffic Signal Work 

Crews will begin installing the permanent traffic signal at the Bolsa Chica Road/Old Bolsa Chica Road intersection. This work will require intermittent lane reductions on Bolsa Chica.

Activities include electrical, foundation and concrete work.

Work is scheduled to begin as early as Friday, July 2. 

  NB I-405 Loop Off-Ramp to Bolsa Avenue to Close 

Crews have closed the northbound I-405 loop off-ramp to Bolsa for approximately three months to accommodate the freeway widening. It should reopen in mid-September. 

 NB I-405 Off-Ramp Closed

The northbound I-405 loop off-ramp to Bolsa is closed for approximately three months to accommodate freeway widening. It should reopen in mid-September. Activities include removal of the existing ramp, excavation, placement and compaction of base material, rebar and concrete work, paving, drainage installation, electrical work and striping.

 SR-22 On-Ramp from Old Ranch Parkway Closed

The Old Ranch Parkway on-ramp to the westbound SR-22 closed April 13 for eight months to accommodate freeway widening.

 Activities include demolition, excavation, grading, drainage and electrical system installation, concrete pours and asphalt paving.

Work hours are from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Crews may mobilize equipment as early as 6 a.m. Nighttime work hours are 9 p.m.-6 a.m.

NB I-405 and SR-73 Off-Ramps to Fairview Road Closed  

Crews closed the northbound I-405 and SR-73 off-ramps to Fairview on April 5 for approximately 100 days to accommodate the freeway widening. 

 SB I-405 Off-Ramp to Bolsa Chica Road Closed

Crews closed the southbound I-405 off-ramp to Bolsa Chica on Oct. 27 for approximately one year to advance construction on the Bolsa Chica bridge.

Almond Avenue Update

Demolition and reconstruction of the sound walls along Almond Avenue in College Park East are anticipated to start soon. Crews will install a temporary sound barrier prior to demolition.

Bolsa Chica Road

Continuation of pile driving for the Bolsa Chica bridge over I-405 along the center median and southbound  I-405 at Bolsa Chica bridge. The work is ongoing 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays for approximately two months. Crews may mobilize equipment as early as 6 a.m., and some activities may occur from 9 p.m.-5 a.m. as needed.

Westminster Boulevard

Crews began working on the foundation of the retaining wall adjacent to Cascade Park along the southbound (SB) I-405 on-ramp from Westminster Boulevard. The foundation consists of approximately 80 cast-in-drilled-hole (CIDH) piles.

Work is ongoing from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays, for approximately one month.

Crews may mobilize equipment as early as 6 a.m., and some activity may occur at night. Intermittent nighttime closures of the southbound I-405 on-ramp from Westminster may be required.

Additional construction activities including rebar, form and concrete activities are underway, and backfill and block wall installation is anticipated in July and August.

The 405 Community Outreach Team will provide detailed schedule information in future alerts.

Sign up for project-wide and bridge-specific construction alerts at bit.ly/405-signup. Email 405project@octa.net or call (888) 400-8994 for more information. The I-405 Improvement Project mobile app provides quick access to current traffic conditions, closures and detours, along with project updates and links to contact the project team. Download it from the Apple Store or Google Play.  

I-405 Improvement Project automated call and text alerts will now start coming to subscribers from the I-405 Project Helpline number (888-400-8994.) This will allow people to leave messages if they have  questions or concerns about the project.

Government

Carport Cleaning

Since most of the holidays in 2021 fall on workdays for LWSB’s cleaning contractor, all carports will be cleaned this year on the actual holiday, with the exception of Thanksgiving (Nov. 25). The following carports will be cleaned the morning of Nov. 30:

Mutual 11: Carports 130 -131

Mutual 15: Carports 7-8, 10 and 13

Mutual 16: Carport 9

The following carports will be cleaned that afternoon:

Mutual 15: Carports 3, 6, 11-12

Street Sweeping

GRF trust streets are swept on the fourth Thursday of the month. Parked vehicles must be removed from trust streets before midnight the night before. Contact Mutual directors to find out when your carports are scheduled for sweeping.

Family Radio Service

The Amateur Radio Service Club provides an opportunity for a Family Radio Service (FRS) practice drill every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Anyone who has an FRS radio is invited to participate. Use Channel 13/0. 

Anyone unsure how to call in or who would like additional instructions should contact Leisure World Amateur Radio Service Radio Club President Rich Erickson at rjerxn@yahoo.com or (562) 431-6586, ext. 409.

Mutual Meetings 

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their mutual boards (schedule subject to change). 

Thurs., July 1 Presidents’ Council (livestreamed)

Clubhouse 4/virtual 9 a.m.

Tues., July 6 Mutual 17

Conference Rm A/virtual 1:30 p.m.

Thurs., July 8 Mutual 12

Conference Rm A/virtual 9 a.m.

Fri., July 9 Mutual 3

Conference Rm A/virtual 9 a.m.

Mon., July 12 Mutual 9

Conference Rm A/virtual 9 a.m.

Tues., July 13 Mutual 16

Conference Rm A/virtual 2 p.m.

Wed., July 14 Mutual 4 (open forum, 9 a.m.)

Conference Rm A/virtual 9:15 a.m.

Thurs., July 15 Mutual 2

Conference Rm A/virtual 9 a.m.

Thurs., July 15 Mutual 11

Conference Rm B/virtual 1:30 p.m.

Mon., July 19 Mutual 15

Conference Rm A/virtual 1 p.m.

Tues., July 20 Mutual 14

Conference Rm B/virtual 1 p.m.

Wed., July 21 Mutual 5

Conference Rm B/virtual 9 a.m.

Wed., July 21 Mutual 7

Conference Rm A/virtual 1 p.m.

Thurs., July 22 Mutual 1

Conference Rm A/virtual 9 a.m.

Fri., July 23 Mutual 6

Conference Rm A/virtual 10 a.m.

Mon., July 26 Mutual 8 (open forum, 9:15 a.m.)

Conference Rm A/virtual 9:30 a.m.

Wed., July 28 Mutual 10

Conference Rm A/virtual 9 a.m.

County starts redistricting

Every 10 years, local governments use new census data to redraw supervisorial district lines to reflect changes in their populations. Redistricting is done using U.S. Census data, which, because of COVID-related delays, will be released by Sept. 30. Orange County’s redistricting process must be completed by Dec. 15. 

To the extent practicable, district lines must be adopted using the following criteria, in order of priority: 

1. Geographically contiguous districts (each supervisorial district should share a common border with the next); 

2. The geographic integrity of local neighborhoods or communities shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division, 

3. Geographic integrity of a city shall be respected in a manner that minimizes its division; 

4. Easily identifiable boundaries that follow natural or artificial barriers (rivers, streets, highways, rail lines, etc.); and 

5. Lines shall be drawn to encourage geographic compactness. 

In addition, boundaries shall not be drawn for purposes of favoring or discriminating against a political party.

Assembly Bill 849 requires cities and counties to engage communities in the redistricting process by holding public hearings and/or workshops and doing public outreach, including to non-English-speaking communities. The board shall arrange for the live translation in an applicable language of a public hearing or workshop if a request is made at least 72 hours in advance. 

The Board of Supervisors will schedule workshops at which to receive public input on where district lines should be drawn. A current map of District 2, which includes Leisure World, can be found at cob.ocgov.com/sites/cob/files/2021-06/120045-Second.jpg. The next meeting of the board is July 27; more details can be found at cob.ocgov.com/2021-redistricting-agenda.

Constituents can submit public comments or written testimony, including suggested draft maps, by emailing redistricting@ocgov.com.

To speak at a public meeting, residents must complete a Speaker Request Form, available at the meetings. Speakers may address the Board on up to three occasions, with three minutes allotted to the speaker per occasion. 

To find out more about the process and the role the community plays, contact the County Executive Office at redistricting@ocgov.com or (714) 834-6000.

District 2 residents can also contact Supervisor Katrina Foley at (714) 834-3220 or katrina.foley@ocgov.com.

Community Guide White Pages

Resident names and phone numbers are not automatically placed in the LW Community Guide’s White Pages. To be included, shareholders may submit their information to LW Weekly by filling out the form placed in previous editions of the Community Guide and returning it to the LW Weekly Office or by emailing pattym@lwsb.com. 

Those whose information may have changed since the 2019 edition of the White Pages may also submit new information via email.

Resident names are deleted from the White Pages by request or after LW Weekly receives a report of sale and escrow closing from the Stock Transfer Office. Anyone who moves within LW will be deleted unless a form with the new address is submitted to LW Weekly.

Residents who think they know a name that should be removed may notify LW Weekly via email at pattym@lwsb.com.

GRF Meetings 

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule.  

Thurs., July 1 Recreation Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Fri., July 2 GRF Board Executive Session

Admin Conf Rm/virtual 1 p.m.

Wed., July 7 Physical Property Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Thurs., July 8 Communications/IT Committee

Conference Rm A/virtual 1 p.m.

Fri., July 9 GRF Executive Committee

Conference Rm A/virtual 1 p.m.

Mon., July 12 Mutual Administration Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Wed., July 14 Security, Bus & Traffic Committee

Conference Rm A/virtual 1 p.m.

Mon., July 19 Finance Committee

Conference Rm A/virtual 10 a.m.

Tues., July 20 Website Ad Hoc Committee

Conference Rm A/virtual 1 p.m.

Tues., July 27 GRF Board Monthly Meeting

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

GRF BOD Executive Session Agenda

Friday, July 2, 1 p.m.

Virtual meeting in accordance with applicable codes. 

NOTE: This meeting is closed to Shareholders/Members per Civil Code §4935.

Executive session meetings are held in the strictest confidence. Every Board member has a fiduciary duty to maintain the confidentiality of all topics deliberated and discussed in executive session. Failure to do so could expose GRF and its Board members to liability. 

In light of the global pandemic, executive meetings will be held telephonically or through web-based applications until further notice. Therefore, all Board members should ensure they participate in a manner that will preserve the privacy and confidentiality of such meetings. Board members should be in a location that is secure with no other persons present or in hearing range of the Board’s discussions.

A. Call to Order

President Susan Hopewell

B. Roll Call

C. Legal

D. Contracts

E. Personnel

F. Adjournment

Agenda is subject to change.

Submissions for the LW Weekly

The editorial deadline is 4 p.m. on Thursday for the following Thursday’s edition. People may email articles or drop them into the letter slot at the front of the News Building, located on the east side of the Amphitheater. See page 4 of any edition for a list of section editors and their email addresses.

Health & Fitness

Health Care Center

Stay healthy with these HCC classes, tours

Among the offerings at the Health Care Center (HCC) in July are these free events:

Balance & Stability Class

The Landmark Balance & Stability class is available on Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. Go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84982522530; the meeting ID is 849 8252 2530, and the password is practice.  Instructor Adrianne Rosenfeld teaches this free, 40-minute class that focuses on balance, shifting weight and cognizant activities. She is certified in Zumba, Zumba Gold, Silver Sneakers, and Balance & Stability, and she has certification from the Fitness Aging Institute and an ACE Group exercise certificate. For more information, call (562) 397-1519 or email arosenfeld1@verizon.net.

Laughter Yoga

Combine laughter with yoga breathing to bring more oxygen to the body and brain, making you feel healthier and more energetic. Yoga mats are not required, as exercises are conducted in chairs. No RSVP is necessary for this one-hour class that starts at 1 p.m. on July 18 via Zoom. The meeting ID is 976 5589 4458.

Spa Day Mask Making

Many people learned how to make face masks to wear in public; now, learn to make spa-like facial masks. They’re a perfect way to relax after a stressful day. Sponsored by Anthem Health Plan, this event takes place July 20 at 10 a.m. Spaces are limited, so RSVP via RSVPOptumHCC@mhealth.com.

Cooking Class

Stop by the Health Care Center on July 27 at 10 a.m. for a special cooking demonstration sponsored by Anthem Health Plan. Spaces are limited, so interested parties should RSVP at RSVPOptumHCC@mhealth.com.

HCC Tours

Get to know the ins and outs of the renovated clinic. With more conference rooms, more specialists and modernized exam rooms, it has a lot more to offer to everyone in Leisure World. Tours are available July 13 at 10 and 11 a.m., as well as at noon; visit on July 14 at 1, 2 or 3 p.m. RSVP at RSVPOptumHCC@mhealth.com.

SCAN Sales Meetings

?Looking to understand your Medicare options? The SCAN team offers an open sales meeting to all residents. Learn more about how Medicare works and if Medicare Advantage is the right option for you in Conference Room 1. Choose from July 13 at 2 p.m. or July 27 at 10 a.m. 

Any questions should be directed to Grecia Nunez, the HCC’s senior ambassador, via email at gnunez@mhealth.com.

Meals on Wheels, Long Beach

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals for $8.25 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. The cold lunch may be an entrée salad or a sandwich with a small side salad. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at (562) 439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete an online application. To cancel a meal for the following day, you must contact Adler before 9 a.m. the prior business day. Menu is subject to change without notice. 

Thursday, July 1: Baked ziti with turkey, whole-grain roll, and green beans with pimentos; cheesecake; roast beef and cheese sandwich with spinach, tomato and pickle, plus confetti slaw.

Friday, July 2: Rosemary chicken breast with creamy garlic sauce, roasted potatoes, and Brussels sprouts; fruit cocktail; spinach salad, with chicken, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, feta cheese and vinaigrette dressing, plus crackers. 

Monday, July 5: Closed in observance of July 4 holiday.

Tuesday, July 6: Barbecue chicken leg and thigh, mashed sweet potatoes, and seasoned cauliflower; pears with cinnamon; egg salad sandwich, with spinach and tomato, plus homemade macaroni salad.

Wednesday, July 7: Oven-baked breaded fish with tarter sauce, oven-browned potatoes, and peas and carrots; fresh banana; turkey-and-cheese sandwich, with lettuce, tomato and pickle, plus creamy coleslaw.

Medical Qi Gong Club 

The Medical Qi Gong Club meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. George Stemmann, who began his tai chi studies at the Long Beach Senior Center and has since studied with Dave Heilig, uses movement to promote wellness, longevity and self-healing. He offers instruction on how to maintain health, reduce pain and relieve stress through prescribed movements.

The Joyful Line Dance Class meets every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the dance floor upstairs in Clubhouse 6. All shareholders are welcome to learn fun moves to a mix of popular songs, both old and new, with instruction from Alberta Comia (l-r), Chung Cha Lewis, Anna Derby, Daisy Ramos, Connie Peck and George Pinada. For more information, contact Derby at (562) 301-5339.

Easy Martial Arts Training for Adult Wellness 

This monthly class is focused on adults who have always wanted to learn traditional Oriental martial arts but feel out of shape or uncomfortable training with younger students. The Zoom classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. and  emphasize gentler, safer, modern training methods. Students improve physical fitness, increase mental alertness, reduce stress and achieve an attitude of positive resilience.

Chief instructor Master Jack Amsell has been actively training for more than six decades and is an internationally certified black belt. He is a recognized authority in both traditional martial arts as well as in modern wellness principles and kinesiology training methodologies for mature adults, including those with disabilities. For information, contact Amsell at  jlamsell@verizon.net or (562) 881-0706.

Fitness Fusion

Increase upper and lower body strength through exercises using hand weights, plus practice standing yoga poses and Qi Gong body tapping for circulation. Fitness Fusion meets Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 6 and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Plaza. For more information, contact Marion Higgins at (562) 296-8328.

Are the Medicare TV ads true?

by Sandra Teel

Medicare insurance agent

Everyone has seen the ads with a well-known athlete or celebrity endorsing a Medicare insurance company that claims to be able to deliver all kinds of free benefits. Viewers just have to call this 800 number, and they’ll be set up. Among the things these commercials claim people can get are in-home aides, dental coverage, eye glasses, prescription drug coverage, unlimited transportation, home-delivered meals, Part B givebacks to Social Security . . . The list goes on and on. These ads make it sound like people aren’t getting everything they’re entitled to. But is it true? The answer is both yes and no.

Yes, many of these “extra things” are covered by several different Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplemental plans. However, there’s a catch: These “extras” are not covered by Original Medicare, so each Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Supplemental plan can offer what they want as an “extra,” which often depends on where a person lives.

When someone calls the 800 number advertised on the TV screen, the representative is most likely not located in that person’s area and therefore is unfamiliar with the local hospitals, pharmacies, doctors, etc. In order to qualify for some of these “extras,” people might have to give up their trusted doctor or their preferred hospital. Not all Medicare Advantage plans contract with all local hospitals and doctors. And what about prescription drug costs? Will a person have to give up the least expensive drug coverage to receive the extra benefit?

Each state and county in that state has different plans with different “extras,” so it’s best to call a trusted Medicare insurance agent who knows what’s available in the area and will take the time to look up people’s preferred doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, etc. so they can keep them. 

It can be easy for people to be fooled into calling someone who knows nothing about them or their area, so be smart and contact a local, trusted Medicare insurance agent instead.

Sandra Teel is a licensed independent broker who can be contacted by calling (657) 204-4224 or by emailing steelmedagent@gmail.com.

Happy Monday Get Strong 

Prevent age-related muscle loss with strength training. Via Zoom, certified personal trainer and Leisure World resident Eunis “WildFire!” Christensen leads simple at-home workouts with dumbbells and stretch tubing/bands every Monday at 4 p.m. This free, interactive half-hour group class is designed to help people stay strong and healthy for years to come. 

Christensen is a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist (National Academy of Sports Medicine); group fitness instructor (National Exercise Trainers Association); health coach for lifestyle and weight management (American Council on Exercise); Functional Aging Institute-certified specialist; Zumba® gold licensed instructor; and Titleist Performance Institute level 3 golf fitness instructor. Email wildfire1@truetomybody.com or call (562) 879-1954 for registration information.

Leisure Bikers

Join the Leisure Bikers on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. at the North Gate. Sunday’s ride often includes breakfast and a 2-mile nature hike.

Helmets, safe shoes and masks are a must. Call Mary Romero at (562) 810-4266 for more details.

Yoga Club

Yoga is a great tool to increase strength, balance and flexibility. Classes are available in Clubhouse 6 every Wednesday:

9-10 a.m.: “Yoga for Healthy Aging” with Sally Burns

10:15-11:15 a.m.: with Travis Ott-Conn.  

The cost is $35 for five classes or $8 for drop-ins.

Jenny Ahn also teaches one-hour yoga classes on Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. for $5 per class.Text or call Connie Adkins at (562) 506-5063 with any questions regarding these classes.

SBTV Fitness

The following weekly excercise classes air on SBTV via TWC Spectrum CH3, Frontier Fios CH37 and sbtv3.org/schedule.

 Sunday 

5:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

6:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga  

 Monday

6:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

8:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

Noon: Silver Age Yoga

 Tuesday

7:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

11 a.m.: Yoga for All Ages

 Wednesday

5:30 a.m.: Yoga for All Ages

6 a.m.: Feeling Fit

7:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

Thursday

6:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

8:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

Noon: Feeling Fit

Friday

6:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

8:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit 

Saturday

6:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

8:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

Arts & Leisure

Catalina: A playground for all

by Sandra deDubovay

LW contributor

Sandra deDubovay and Joe DiDonato recently took the Catalina Express from Long Beach to Catalina. It was a smooth 70-minute sailing to the 76-square-mile mountainous island located approximately 22 miles away. Avalon Bay’s location on the leeward side, plus its “C” shape, makes it one of the safest harbors in the island. 

Spanish explorers discovered Santa Catalina Island in 1542. Don Pio Pico, the last Constitutional governor under Mexican rule, granted title to Catalina to Thomas Robbins in 1846, and in 1848, Mexico ceded Alta California to the U.S. at the end of the Mexican War. In 1850, California—including the Channel Islands, of which Catalina is the third largest—became the 31st state. The principal town of Avalon occupies approximately 2 square miles and has a population of about 3,000; the smaller settlement of Two Harbors has about 120 year-round residents.

Phineas Banning and sons purchased the island in 1885, bringing in tourists. But in 1915, a mysterious fire devoured much of Avalon. No lives were lost but many buildings were destroyed in the flames, and the Bannings, having suffered severe financial loses, eventually decided to put the island up for sale. 

When chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. visited in 1919, he seized the opportunity to buy the island. He named the high mountainside south of Avalon for his wife, Ada. It’s where he built a mansion for his family.

Staff from Mt. Ada (aka the Wrigley Mansion) met deDubovay and Joe DiDonato at the pier and whisked them and their luggage up to the six-bedroom bed and breakfast. After a tour of the accommodations, the two enjoyed a champagne lunch on one of the many patios, where they had amazing views of the ocean and Avalon below. Reservations at the inn include a continental breakfast starting at 6:30 a.m., featuring fresh pastries, coffee, tea and juice. A full breakfast is available from 7-10 a.m., and lunch is from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. There’s an afternoon reception with a selection of wine and cheeses available any time after 4 p.m. Plus, there are pantry refreshments with anything you can think of available throughout the day. 

In addition to packs of Wrigley’s gum, every room comes with a personal golf cart, plus a remote for gate access, for use during the stay. The duo drove all over the island, including to the Catalina Golf Course to practice putting. The nine-hole executive course is the oldest golf course in Southern California. Tiger Woods has notably played there. 

Also worth checking out is Catalina’s most famous landmark, the 12-story Avalon Casino, which opened in 1929. With its height of 140 feet, it was the tallest building in Los Angeles County at the time of its completion. It also featured the world’s largest circular ballroom.

The “Airport in the Sky” lies at an elevation of 1,600 feet on one of the highest parts of the island. Started in 1940, work was halted in December 1941 when the U.S. went to war, but it was completed and operational in 1946. United Airlines serviced Catalina from 1946-1957, but now the airport is mainly used for private aviation.

In 1972, to preserve the island’s interior, Wrigley’s son Philip established the Catalina Island Conservancy. It protects 88 percent of the island and is one of the oldest private land trusts in Southern California. The Wrigleys continue to be members of the conservancy.

Today, the island and its 3,000 permanent residents host more than 1 million visitors annually. Catalina is the playground for all—rich or poor, young or aged. If you haven’t been, it’s a must!

LW residents are invited to submit travel stories for publication in the LW Weekly. Include your name, Mutual and telephone numbers. Articles are subject to editing and will run as space allows. Email submissions to pattym@lwsb.com.

Ladies Golf Club

On a beautiful summer Tuesday, 51 members of the ladies golf club competed for low gross, low net and chip-ins.  Eight golfers chipped the golf ball from the fairway directly into the hole; one golfer had two chip-ins.

The flight winners for June 22 were:

Flight A: Low gross: tie between GeeGee Kwak and Karen Mendon, 28; low net: Grace Choi, 23; chip-ins: GeeGee Kwak (holes 2 and 6), Karen Mendon (hole 8), Grace Choi (hole 2), Sandy Derouin (hole 9) and Mary Grieg (hole 3).

Flight B: Low gross: Yvonne Yim. 29; low net: tie between Mary Anne Moore, Marilyn Hewitt, Young Yoon and Joann Lim, 23; chip-ins: Mary Anne Moore (hole 6), Sally Park (hole 9) and Melinda Lee (hole 2).

Flight C: Low gross: tie between Neva Senske and Dale Quinn, 32; low net: Sally Jacobs, 23.

Flight D: Low gross: Kyung Bak, 37; low net: Evelyn Scherber, 21.

—Dale Quinn

Pinochle 

Beverly Adams and Joan Taylor are ready to help people brush up on their pinochle games. Anyone interested should call Joan at (562) 240-5416 or Bev at (661) 319-5589. Lessons can begin as soon as they get at least two players.

Chess Club

This week’s puzzle is checkmate in three moves. White moves first. Any answer by Black, and White’s third move is checkmate.

The White rook moves from a4 to a6. Then Black king to a8, White knight to d7, and Black pawn h3. White’s next move is checkmate.

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

Travel

Laughlin Getaway

Janet Karter’s Laughlin Getaway is planned for Oct. 17-20. The trip includes a room at the Edgewater Hotel, visits to an alpaca farm and Oatman, baggage fees, and a tip for the driver. A double room is $300, and a single is $325; a $50 deposit is due ASAP, with the final payment due Sept. 10. (Travelers who cancel prior to Sept. 10 can expect a full refund. There are no refunds after that date.) Pick-up at and return to Leisure World is available. For more information, including payment options, contact Karter by phone at (562) 924-1938 or (562) 715-0520 or via email at dancnma@yahoo.com.

Grab ’n’ Go Meals

July 1-7 

Clubhouse 6 Parking Lot

Now that the economy has reopened, most food trucks have gone back to their regular routes and will no longer be available to serve LWSB.

• Thursday: Domino’s Pizza—call ahead for special orders, wings and salads offered, 3:30-7 p.m., cash/cards, (562) 493-2212. 

• Friday: Katella Deli—deli favorites, appetizers, salads, hot entrées; specials of the day available onsite, 3:30-5:30 p.m., cash/cards. Call ahead at (562) 594-8611, or order online at www.katellabakery.com. 

• Tuesday: Taco Tuesday—Mexican favorites, plus hot dogs, burgers and fries, 5-7 p.m., cash/cards, no preorders.

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 All Grab ’n’ Go events take place rain or shine. For more information or to offer feedback, call (562) 431-6586, ext. 398.

On-call bus service is available weekdays from 4:30 p.m., when regular service ends; weekends are on-call at any time. Call (562) 431-6586, ext. 379. 

Watch for LW Live alerts for daily menus. Vendors are subject to change. Sign up for LW Live at www.lwsb.com/lw-live-sign-up/.

New Chorale & Entertainment Club

The Leisure World New Chorale & Entertainment Club meets every Monday at 9 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The club presents themed concerts each year, performing via various art forms, including singing, dancing, poetry, oration, acting and visual arts. Interested LW residents should contact Ray Geierman at (310) 562-4320 or rgeierman@sbcglobal.net.

Korean American Classical Music Society 

The Korean American Classical Music Society will reopen July 8 at 9:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 2, then meets on the second, third and fourth Thursdays of the month. Members should bring their own coffee cups.

Instructors Dr. Robert Chung and Ken Chong are retiring this year and will be missed. Stepping in is Dr. Samuel Kyu Kim, who received his doctorate in musical arts with a major in choral conducting from the University of Southern California. Though he and his wife recently moved to Mutual 12, he is already actively involved in the community. The class promotes friendship through interpretation and appreciation of classical music, as well as group participation in events such as concerts and other performances.

Shuffleboard League

The Shuffleboard League needs approximately 30 players to have a competitive season and is looking for new members. Starting July 6, one member of the club’s board of directors will be at the Clubhouse 1 courts every Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. to supervise practice and teach anyone wanting to learn the game. 

The club has a requirement that new players receive 30-45 minutes of training on the rules, etiquette during play and scoring. Come meet new people and get some low-impact, fun exercise. Closed-toed shoes are required. For information, contact Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975.

Shuffleboard League

The Shuffleboard League needs approximately 30 players to have a competitive season and is looking for new members. Starting July 6, one member of the club’s board of directors will be at the Clubhouse 1 courts every Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. to supervise practice and teach anyone wanting to learn the game. 

The club has a requirement that new players receive 30-45 minutes of training on the rules, etiquette during play and scoring. Come meet new people and get some low-impact, fun exercise. Closed-toed shoes are required. For information, contact Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975.

Where We Live Club

The Where We Live Club will be back in action on July 19. The group intends to meet from 6:30-8 p.m. in a location to be announced (possibly Clubhouse 3, Room 3). There are a number of topics to be discussed, and the club invites all shareholders to join the conversation. Inquiries should be addressed to wherewelivelwsb@gmail.com.

Dancers & Mixers returns to LW

It’s sure to be a fun time at Dancers & Mixers on Tuesday, July 6, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The evening includes live music performed by Linda Herman.

In addition to getting out, having a good time and meeting new people, dancing provides exercise that increases both your physical stamina and your flexibility. It also helps you to maintain your sense of balance, reducing your fear of falling.  And it definitely reduces stress and tension.  

Social scientists recently discovered that dancing is effective at delaying the onset of dementia in seniors. After more than a year of pandemic shutdowns, dancing has never felt more vital or necessary.

Attendees should bring their own refreshments, as well as GRF IDs so the club can update its membership list. 

—Annette O’Connell

Karaoke crooners bring groovers

Nobody gets the karaoke audience dancing like Vito Villamor; he loves singing tunes like “Elvira” for the line dancers. Villamor was one of 33 performers who took the stage on June 23. 

First-time singers Sheri Vanek and Donna Hernandez were appreciated with lots of applause. Tony Tupas did a fine “Run Away,” while Barbie May and Pat Paternostra had fun singing “Four Walls.” Susan Kelleghan and Vinny Correnti wowed the crowd with “You’re the One.” Both Frank and Martha Destra were in fine voice. And Ric Dizon always performs a good rendition of any Elvis tune. 

It’s wonderful that all the karaoke performers love to sing, but it’s especially sweet for the audience when they can enjoy a treat, too. Ice cream drumsticks were provided by the club, and Alana Eaby brought dozens of her home-baked cookies.

All shareholders are welcome to the Wednesday-night karaoke parties in Clubhouse 1 beginning at 5:30. On July 7, the group will celebrate Independence Day with hot dogs and chips. 

Anyone who wants to fine-tune their next song can attend practice sessions on Mondays from 1-3 p.m. in the Amphitheater (enter through the back or side door). 

—Margie Thompson

Video Producers Zoom Meetings

The Video Producers Club offers free, weekly Zoom classes, as well as a social opportunity. 

Classes are as follows:

• Monday, 2 p.m.: Zoom class for iPad and Mac users hosted by Fred Carpenter. For an invite to his class, email sail1942@gmail.com.

• Thursday, 10 a.m.: Beginners’ and Intermediate Zoom class for Windows and Android users and for beginning Video Producers with host Joseph Valentinetti. (There is no class on the fourth Thursday of the month.) For an invite to this class, email 0501042@gmail.com.

• Thursday, 5:30 p.m.: The one-hour Zoom Party Social, hosted by Charlie Guggino, is open to all residents. For an invite, email Valentinetti at 0501042@gmail.com.

—Joe Osuna

Hand and Foot

Joan Taylor will start teaching Hand and Foot, which is similar to Canasta but easier to learn and play. “Playing cards can be relaxing and fun,” she says, so give her a call at (562) 240-5416 for more information.

Amphitheater 2021 Shows

Amphitheater 2021, a shortened summer music festival, started June 24 at the 2,500-seat Leisure World Amphitheater. Residents are invited to celebrate summer under the stars at the free concerts, which start at 7:30 p.m. (schedule is subject to change). 

Residents must have GRF ID cards for admission; non-resident guests must be accompanied by a resident shareholder. Smoking is not permitted at the Amphitheater, which is located behind the LW Weekly office in the GRF Administration complex.

No parking is allowed in front of the Amphitheater on St. Andrews Drive along the southbound lanes. This is a tow-away zone on Thursdays during Amphitheater season. 

Minibus transportation will be available before and after shows. Koffel’s food trucks and Mandie’s Candies will provide options for pre-event dining. 

Community 4th of July Weekend Show

• July 3: Springsteen Experience, a high-octane re-creation of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s concert history.

Sponsor: Home Instead Senior Care Service

Summer Concerts

• July 29: Revisiting the Orbison Years, a stunning tribute to the music of Roy Orbison.

Sponsors: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Independence at Home 

• Aug. 19: Ronstadt Revival, a premier tribute to Linda Ronstadt.

Sponsors: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Optum Care Network–Monarch/United Healthcare 

• Sept. 2: Petty Breakers, the nation’s No. 1 touring tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Sponsor: Optum Care Network–Monarch/United Healthcare

Amphitheater 2021 Movie Nights

Seven movies will be shown on the Amphitheater’s gigantic screen on Fridays, starting at 8:30 p.m. (start times and schedule are subject to change). Friends and family are welcome at this free weekly event. 

The Minibus has on-call service to the open-air cinema beginning at 7:15 p.m.; call (562) 431-6586, ext. 379, and a bus will arrive within 10 minutes. A bus is also available to take shareholders home after the show.

• July 9: “Greenland.” A family struggles for survival in the face of a cataclysmic natural disaster. PG-13 | 1h 59min | Action, Thriller 

• July 23: “Jumanji, The Next Level.” The gang is back, but the game has changed. As they return to rescue one of their own, the players will have to brave parts unknown—from arid deserts to snowy mountains—to escape the world’s most dangerous game. PG-13 | 2h 3min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Sponsors: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Katella Senior Living Community and Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, CALMET Services 

• Aug. 6: “Minari.” A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home. PG-13 | 1h 55min | Drama

Sponsor: Korean American Association 

• Aug. 13: “Wonder Woman.” When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. PG-13 | 2h 21min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Sponsors: MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Home Instead Senior Care Service 

• Aug. 27: “Nomandland.” After losing everything in the Great Recession, a woman in her sixties embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. R | 1h 47min | Drama

Sponsors: Cannon Legal Firm, Optum Care Network–Monarch/SCAN

• Sept. 3: “Coming to America 2.” African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet and build a relationship with this unexpected heir. PG-13 | 1h 50min | Comedy

Sponsors: Sandra Teel, Medicare Insurance Broker; Optum Care Network–Monarch/SCAN 

• TBD: “Knives Out.” A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family. PG-13 | 2h 10min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Amphitheater Rules

To ensure an enjoyable season, show-goers are asked to adhere to the following rules:

• There is no video- or audiotaping of performers.

• Do not save seats. Amphitheater seating is first-come, first-served.

• Do not sing along with performers unless asked to do so by the performer onstage.

• Residents must have LW IDs to enter Amphitheater. Non-resident guests must be accompanied by a resident.

• No one is allowed to sit or stand in the aisles. 

• No smoking is permitted in the Amphitheater area.

• Flags on scooters should be lowered, so everyone can see the stage (see LW Security for assistance).

• Leave walkers in the aisle.

• Handicap seating is at street level, at the handrails in the middle of the Amphitheater. 

• No pets are allowed.

• The audience is not permitted to enter the Amphitheater earlier than 1.5 hours before the program begins, as requested by performers, who will be doing sound checks.

• Dancing is allowed only on the two side-wing patios flanking the Amphitheater stage.

• No flash photography.

• Do not climb over seats. 

LW Tournament Poker Club

The LW Tournament Poker Club will host its first game of 2021 on July 3 in Clubhouse 6. The doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the game starts promptly at noon. There is no late seating.

All LW residents who know how to play Texas Hold ’Em are invited. Guests must attend with a LW resident and pay $3 to play. 

There is a $5 membership fee for new members. Members who paid in 2020 are up for renewal in January 2022. 

Anyone with any questions should contact Judy Jasmin at (562) 626-8179. 

Leisure Time Dancers, with instructor Richard Sharrad, resumed classes June 21. The club meets every Monday upstairs in Clubhouse 6. One type of ballroom dance is taught from 2-3 p.m., followed by a second style from 3-4 p.m.

The Hui O Hula dancers were joined by executives (front row) from Rowntree Gardens when they performed at the assisted living facility in Stanton on June 21. The group meets on Tuesdays from 1-5 p.m. upstairs in Clubhouse 6. Beginning hula movements are taught at 1 p.m., followed by music from the house band at 1:30 p.m. All levels of dancers are welcome to join the fun, but must wear socks, soft shoes or go barefoot (no tennis shoes or hard shoes). For more class information, call (562) 431-2242.

Men’s Golf Club: Results from the June 23 tournament

Two groups of three flights of variously skilled golfers vied for best net scores (gross score minus handicap), plus four circle holes (shots within a 5-foot circle rewarded) and two closest-to-the-pin challenges as part of the June 23 Leisure World Men’s Golf Club Tournament. The Turtle Lake Golf Course, as played by the Men’s Club, is a well-manicured, 1,658-yard, 18-hole, par-54 course.

A total of 51 golfers teed off and played 18 holes through the early morning and into the afternoon. The weather was initially partly cloudy, but when the skies cleared around 8 a.m., the temps rose quickly. There was no wind until the latter part of the second group out.

The fairways are in very good condition, but the lack of overseeding of most of the tee boxes means there’s very low growth with large areas of dirt. The bumpiness from the aeration of the greens many weeks back has disappeared, as have most of the wet spots in front of several greens. These somewhat improved conditions surely led to an improvement to 24 of 51 rounds being net under par, versus the 21 from last tournament.

A Flight encompasses golfers with handicaps of 0-7; B Flight is handicaps of 8-11; and C Flight is handicaps of 12-18.

A Flight Winners: First place: Gene Archambault, a nice 5 under 49; second: Dong Kim, 3 under 51; third: Steve Walker, 2 under 52; fourth: tie between Dave LaCascia and Jae Kim. even par 54; fifth: tie between Steve Ro and Ron Steele, 1 over 55.

B Flight Winners: First place: tie between Ryan Hong, Young Lee and Won Lee, 4 under 50; second: tie between Gary Stivers, Alan Sewell, Ron Jackson and Kap Son, 2 under 52; third: tie between Dale Williamson and Roland Phillips, 1 under 53.

C Flight Winners: First place: tie between Joe DiDonato, Won Song and Sang H. Kim, a well-played 5 under 49; second: Roger Bennett, 4 under 50; third: Marv Jones, 2 under 52; fourth: tie between Mike Carlson, Byron Schweitzer and Steve Kang, 1 under 53; fifth: tie between James Choi and Ben Benjamins, even par 54.

Closest to the pin on the 85-yard, par-3 eighth hole was Jong Lee, and on the par-3 17th hole, it was club president Marv Jones. There were also five circle hole winners. 

The next Men’s Tournament will be on July 9; tournaments happen on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. The next Guys & Gals Tournament will be on July 16. If you are scheduled to play and cannot, contact Alan Sewell at (541) 324-8558 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975 as soon as you know.

—Dave LaCascia

LW Combined Bridge

Ten card tables have been reserved in Clubhouse 1 for the group formerly known as the Panhellenic Card Club. Starting July 2, the group will meet there on the first Friday of every month at 1 p.m. 

For the first meeting, the first 30 minutes will be spent setting up standards; no food will be served or prizes awarded. This is an opportunity for all to see friends, re-establish themselves and have fun. Bridge cards may be provided for those who do not have a set. 

Anyone who wants to play party bridge should come to the meeting on July 9 at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 1; this group will meet on the second Friday of each month. At this meeting, there will be a discussion on how members want to set up the club; no lunch will be served.

Residents with questions or concerns should contact Jan Krehbiel at (562) 431-8240.

Share your photographic art

The Photo Arts Club will meet on Thursday, July 8, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 5. The club will review the changes in procedures as a result of the new GRF Art Display Policy and make plans for future programs. Members, both new and old, are asked to bring a photo taken during the past year, mounted in a 16-by-20-inch mat or same size black frame, to share. Call Regine Schumacher at (562) 430-7978 with any questions.

Yahtzee Club

The Yahtzee Club meets on the first and third Fridays of the month from 12:30-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 6. The cost to play is $5 per meeting. The money is divided into three categories, as follows: 45 percent to most yahtzees, 45 percent to highest total scores, and 10 percent to the door prize. 

Attendees are invited to bring a store-bought snack that is prepackaged in individual servings to share. All beverages should be in spill-proof containers, each clearly labeled with the owner’s name. Existing members’ dues have been applied to this year; new members can pay dues of $3 at the meeting. 

Space is limited, so anyone who wants to join, has questions, or who doesn’t know how to play but is interested should contact Kathy Rose at (714) 309-6873 (phone calls and text messages ok).

Dancing Feet

 The Dancing Feet Club now hosts two free events in Clubhouse 2.  

Ballroom and line dancing are every fourth Sunday of the month from 6-9:30 p.m. 

Bring your own snacks and drinks; no alcoholic drinks allowed. 

Come dressed to impress.

Line dance class and practice are every Monday from 7-9 p.m.

For more information, contact Ed Bolos via text at (551) 998-4223 or email at edbolos@comcast.net.

Cribbage Club

Cribbage Club had 46 members in attendance on June 22. 

Jack Hawn won first place with a seven-game total of 841, and Jim Bassett won second place with 831. Dale Quinn came in third with 824, and Suzanne Parks took fourth with 821. Bob Ide won prize money for scoring 28 out of a possible 29 in one hand. The club extends its congratulations to all winners. 

Margaret Smith helped Patty Smith serve the cake and ice cream she shared in celebration of her birthday. 

Every Tuesday in Clubhouse 1, seven games are played starting at 12:30 p.m. 

—Marilyn Chelsvig

Friendly Couples Club

As of July 14, the Friendly Couples Club will resume meeting every second Wednesday of the month in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 5 p.m. The purpose of the club is purely social. 

Members should bring a bag lunch to the July meeting, during which upcoming events will be discussed, including an August barbecue at the Clubhouse 1 picnic area and monthly potluck dinners. 

Couples who would like to join should contact Jeanette Williams at (818) 358-9185 or jnw7491@gmail.com.

LW Orchestra seeks a drummer, bass player

Leisure World Orchestra is gearing up for a concert in December and needs some new players, especially a drummer and brass players.  

The orchestra recently welcomed new players Dilara Khalilova (piano), Karen Ward (flute), and Yuri and Luba Lotakov (piano). Other musicians are invited to join them. Anyone interested should contact Fred Reker at (615) 898-0669 or fredreker326@gmail.com.

Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at noon in the Amphitheater. Among the classical works being performed are Scheherazade, Rimsky Korsakov; Hallelujah Chorus, Handel; Radetzky March, Strauss; Hansel and Gretel, Humperdinck; Blue Danube Waltz, Strauss; and Argonaise from Carmen.

Men’s Golf League

Nine Men’s League golfers competed on June 21 at the par-70, 5,800-yard Riverview Golf Course. It was a beautiful morning, with temperatures in the low 70s and little wind. Riverview has dramatic elevation changes throughout the course and runs both parallel to and across the scenic Santa Ana River. Though the greens and fairways were in excellent condition and there was little wind, the golfers delivered only three rounds under par; they still produced six birdies.

A Flight handicap is 0-20; B Flight handicap is higher than 20. All scores are net (actual score minus handicap). 

A Flight Winners: First place: Fujio Norihiro, a very nice 7 under 63; second: Sam Choi, a fine 6 under 64; third: Gary Stivers, 1 over 71; fourth: Bill McKusky; fifth: Jim Goltra. Norihiro had three birdies, plus fewest putts, while Choi had two birdies.

B Flight Winners: First place: Bill Zurn, an excellent 9 under 61; second: Lowell Goltra, 2 over 72; third: Gene Vesely; fourth: Bob Munn. Zurn had fewest putts and was closest to the pin on the 100-yard, par-3, all-over-water ninth hole. Vesely had a birdie and was closest on the 140-yard, par-3 14th hole.

On June 25, the David L. Baker Golf Club in Fountain Valley welcomed 12 men and one woman of the league. Baker is a par-62, 4,000-yard executive course that is fairly flat, with purposely placed sand traps and numerous water hazards. At tee time, the day was sunny with no wind. With the excellent greens and fairways and little wind, the golfers attacked the course, producing nine at- or under-par rounds and carding six birdies.

A Flight Winners: First place: Dave LaCascia, a terrific 11 under 51, second: tie between Choi and Tim Looney, a very nice 7 under 55; third: Larry Hillhouse, a sweet 4 under 58; fourth: Jim Goltra, 2 under 60; fifth: Norihiro, even par 62; sixth: McKusky; seventh: Gary Stivers. LaCascia had two birdies and fewest putts. Norihiro and Looney had one birdie each, plus Looney was closest to the pin on the 100-yard, par-3 third hole. McKusky was closest on the 115-yard, par-3 15th hole.

B Flight Winners: First place: Bob Meripol, an excellent 5 under 57; second: Munn, 1 under 61; third: Liz Meripol, even par 62; fourth: Lowell Goltra, 2 over 64; fifth: Tom Ross. Bob and Liz Meripol tied for fewest putts, plus Bob had two birdies. 

Friends, ladies, spouses and family are all welcome to play and/or join the league on Mondays and Fridays. The four local courses, all within 15 minutes of Leisure World, the group plays, are always quite full, so advance reservations with the league are becoming the norm, with a sign-up sheet available at each round. There is a prize pool for each round that players are not obligated to enter. If interested, contact, Gary Stivers at (714) 313-3697 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975.

—Dave LaCascia

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First Christian Church

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, most often verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors.  

The Message

Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,” The message here is that “blessings,” or happiness, and God’s favor are extended to nations that make him their Lord.  On Sunday, July 4, America will be celebrating its 245th birthday, also known as Independence Day.

First Christian Church will look at how Christianity influenced the Founding Fathers as they crafted the Declaration of Independence and other governing documents that day. 

Scripture of the Week

“I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither sleep nor slumber” (Psalm 121, 1-4 NASB).

Services

Saturday and Sunday services have the same message given by Pastor Bruce Humes. Sunday is a traditional service, with hymnal music provided by Pat Kogok at the piano. Pat will also sing a special song. Sunday service is from 9:30-10:45 a.m.  

Saturday services are more contemporary, with Gregory Black leading worship with guitar accompaniment. Saturday service time is 9:30-10:45 a.m. 

 The Friday evening prayer meeting is from 6-7.

Announcements

The state of California has lifted the COVID-19 restrictions with respect to churches. However, since Leisure World is a vulnerable community of residents, First Christian asks for those experiencing any COVID-19, flu or cold symptoms to stay home.  

Those who want to speak to someone at the church can call (562) 431-8810 and leave a message. The church location is on Northwood Road, behind Carport 125.

Congregation Sholom

Congregation Sholom will continue its hybrid service programs on Friday, July 2, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom with Cantor Marla Barugel at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 3, at 9:30 a.m. An oneg will follow services.

New members who want to watch the livestream should contact Jeff Sacks to receive a Zoom invitation. Text Jeff at (714) 642-0122, or email him at jfsacks@gmail.com. The link will have the meeting ID and password embedded. Those who want more details or need to practice can call Jeff ahead of time. The phone number to call for those  who do not have Internet service is (669) 900-9128.

The Zoom link is below: To join the Zoom meeting, go to  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3752519429?pwd=UDREWTA1N21jaXVUZUhyQmY1U01JQT09. The meeting ID is 375 251 9429, and the passcode is 8ZYy69. If not clear, call Jeff at (714) 642-0122 well in advance.

The book club will meet on July 20 at 1:30 p.m. The club is reading “Here I Am:” Contemporary Jewish Stories from “Around the World,” edited by Marsha Lee Berkman and Elaine Marcus Starkman.

Congregation Sholom has silk-screened, reusable Congregation Sholom of Leisure World masks for sale for $5 each or four masks for $18, shipping included. 

Email Murray Pollack at murrjet@yahoo.com or call (562) 331-3949. All proceeds will go to the general fund.

Those who need to be added or removed from the misheberach list should let the  rabbi know by Wednesday. 

Those who want to participate in the games, book club or other services should contact Jeff to receive an invitation. 

Anyone who wants to participate in Congregation Sholom’s services on Zoom should call Howard Brass at (562) 764-9090.

Redeemer Lutheran

Celebrating freedom is this week’s theme for Pastor Lynda Elmer’s sermon at Redeemer Lutheran Church,13564 St. Andrews Drive, this Sunday, July 4.  The main service, with choir and Communion, is held inside the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.  Dee Sessa and Maria Swift are ushers this week, and Carol Castello and Beverly Anderson will lead the prayers and scriptural readings.

Need a spiritual lift in the middle of the week?  Redeemer’s midweek Bible study, held in the conference room, is each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.  A prayer-filled service with reflection and Communion is held at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel  sanctuary.   

Those who are in pastoral need can call the church at (562) 598-8697.

Holy Family Catholic Church

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place, next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time on July 4. The first reading is from Ezekiel 2:2-5, and the second reading is from 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. 

Masses

To receive a copy of the weekly parish bulletin, sign up at https://ebulletin.jspaluch.com or https://www.jspaluch.com/Subscribe. Visit 

the website for more information at  www.holyfamilysb.com. 

The church is now open to public entry and can return to its regular Mass schedule. Saturday Vigil Mass is at 5 p.m., and Sunday Masses are at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. Weekday Masses are Monday-Saturday at 8:30 a.m., and confessions are on Saturdays from 4-4:45 p.m.

LW Baptist

LW Baptist will gather for worship on Sunday, July 4, at 9:45 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. The congregation is currently going through each chapter of the Gospel of Luke. 

This week focuses on chapter 11, verses 1-28, which traces the theme of learning more about faith in God. The narrative tells of Christ’s final journey to Jerusalem and the various incidents that occur along the way. The stories include Jesus  teaching his followers to pray, telling a story illistrating how God answers differently from what is expected, encountering unbelief among the religious leaders of the nation, and pointing out the worthlessness of self-reformation with a behind-the-scenes look into the invisible spirit-world, as well as Jesus’ surprising comment about faith requiring knowledge and practice of God’s word. 

The midweek Energizers group meets from 3-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. The group is currently studying the Old Testament prophet Nehemiah. This week is centered on chapter 5, the stepping stones in the Christian life. 

For more information, call (562) 430-2920.

St. Theodore’s Episcopal

St. Theodore’s Episcopal Church will have a service of holy Communion on Sunday, July 4, at 12:15 p.m. in the sanctuary of Redeemer Lutheran at 13564 St. Andrews Drive.  The Rev. Reese Riley will preach and preside. Music will be provided by organist Laura Dickey and others.  

Join St. Theodore’s for food and fellowship afterward in the church’s conference room.

Faith Christian Assembly

It’s rare to hear the true faith of America’s Founding Fathers. But Benjamin Franklin, co-signer of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, once said, “Here is my Creed. I believe in one God, the creator of the universe; that he governs it by his providence. And that he ought to be worshipped.” Faith Christian Assembly encourages LWers to do exactly that. Come and celebrate the freedom Americans have to worship. 

Join Faith Christian Assembly on Sunday, July 4, at 10:30 a.m.  People will be inspired and challenged by Pastor Sheri Leming’s message, straight from God’s Word.  Come join us and bring a friend.

Out of an abundance of caution for all who attend services or events at Faith Christian Assembly, those who are ill are asked to stay home.  

The Sunday celebration service  is at 5:30 p.m. Pre-service prayer is at 5 p.m. every Sunday in the prayer room, just off the main sanctuary. The midweek Bible study, taught by Pastor Sheri, is on Wednesdays. 

To receive a free newsletter or more information on the church, visit the website at www.FCAchurch.net, email contact@fcachurch.net or call (562) 598-9010.

Seal Beach Center for Spiritual Living

The Rev. Nicole Von Atzingen, senior minister at Seal Beach Center for Spiritual Living (SBCSL), will speak at the next service on Sunday, July 4, at 10 a.m. at  400 Marina Drive, Seal Beach. People can attend in-person service or through Zoom and Facebook Live.

In-person music will begin again at the July 4 service. Musical Director Lindsey Hundley will play piano and sing. Red, white and blue doughnuts will be served along with coffee outside after services.

Leisure World residents are invited to come and enjoy the morning service and be spiritually fed. The SBCSL is a church that welcomes all people of all faiths. Practitioners are available for those who would like  prayer.

For more information, call (562) 598-3325  or email sbcsl@sbcsl.org. People can visit the SBCSL website at sbcsl.org for detailed information about talks, classes and everything going on at the center.

Community Church

This week, Community Church will look at Mark 6:1-13 , in which Jesus faces some of his harshest critics, those who think they know him best.  

 People often confuse opinion with fact. It is tempting for a person to think that what he or she believes is fact, when in reality, it is just an opinion. 

 Pastor Johan Dodge has said numerous times that “where two or three are gathered, there are four or five opinions.”  Discipleship is the process of learning to move past opinion and dwelling in what is as it is.  It is a challenging thing to do, especially in community, but it also something that humans were created to do by God.  

Community Church is designed with the first-time participant in mind.  Those have not felt welcome in church in the past or have never participated in church before are welcome to attend.

As Orange County continues to emerge from the pandemic, Community Church offers services virtually on Zoom and Facebook, as well as in-person service for those who are vaccinated. As a reminder, full vaccination happens two weeks after the second shot from Pfizer or Moderna, or one shot from Johnson & Johnson. Community Church plans to be open for everyone beginning in July, in line with national guidance.  

Those who missed last week’s message can find it on Facebook.

Those in need of pastoral assistance can call the church office at (562) 431-2503 or email leisurewccsue@yahoo.com.

Assembly of God

This Sunday is an appropriate day to celebrate the hard-won right to exercise religious freedon.  While brothers and sisters in Christ around the world meet in secret churches or are in danger of being disowned by their families, kidnapping, torture and death, Americans enjoy the right to meet publicly and worship the way in which they are most comfortable. So, while enjoying the Fourth of July holiday barbecues and fireworks, take a moment to thank God for the freedom to worship. Remember the ones who have fought valiantly on battlefields or through the legal system to ensure that eveyone can exercise that freedom without restraint.  

Pastor Chuck Franco will present the first part of his last sermon in “The Bridge” series on Sunday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. His sermon for this week is titled “The Bridge of Destiny.”

The congregation continues the practice of celebrating Communion together the first Sunday of every month.  Communion is open to all those who have professed Jesus Christ as their savior. 

The midweek Bible study takes place every Wednesday in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 10 a.m. The group is currently studying 1 Peter,  and the series is titled “Journey into Hope…When Life is Tough.” This study is interactive and open to everyone.

Assembly of God welcomes anyone who desires to experience a vibrant family of Christ-followers who care about one another, the LW community and the world. Those who have questions about the church, events, prayer or counseling needs can call  (562) 357-4360, or email lwagpastorc@gmail.com to speak to Pastors Chuck and Sheryl Franco. Prayer requests can also be sent to prayer team leader Carolyn VanAalst  at (562) 343-8424.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Atherton and Woodruff Wards will celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 3, at the Atherton building, located at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 

The celebration will begin at 9 a.m. with a flag raising, followed by patriotic music, an inspirational speaker, potluck breakfast and a decorated bicycle parade. This is  a great opportunity to invite friends, work colleagues and neighbors to join in honoring America’s Declaration of Independence 245 years ago. 

All members of the Long Beach California East Stake are invited to celebrate Pioneer Day–the day when Latter-day Saints first entered the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. The event will be held on Saturday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m. at Rush Park, 3021 Blume Drive, Rossmoor. More information will follow.  

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Rollin’ Thunder

Don’t miss Sunday’s golf cart parade

Leisure World’s popular July 4 Golf Cart Parade is in its final planning stages by the Rollin’ Thunder Club.  This greatly anticipated holiday event held on Sunday, July 4, will feature dozens of colorfully decorated golf carts and will follow a route covering most of the community’s main thoroughfares and larger residential streets.  Parade participants can finalize their decorations at 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Clubhouse 6.

 The parade will officially get underway at 1 p.m., starting at Clubhouse 6 and heading north on St. Andrews Drive before driving east on Interlachen Roada. The golf carts will then turn right (south) on Del Monte Drive and swing around the flag pole on Sunningdale Road. The group will then drive down Northwood Road to El Dorado Drive. Finally, the group will turn east on Oakmont Road before making their way down St. Andrews once again, concluding in about an hour at Clubhouse 6.

Golf cart owners are urged to reserve a spot in the parade line up by calling club president Tom Davis at (562) 431-6859.

Following the parade, spectators will be invited to enjoy cookies and water, provided by the Rollin’ Thunder Club, while viewing the cart decorations up close at Clubhouse 6.

Participants are reminded to charge their batteries or have a full tank of gas prior to the parade. Membership in the Rollin’ Thunder Golf Cart Club is not required to enter the parade.

gaf

Shredding service date changed to Tuesday, July 13

The next Golden Age Foundation (GAF) shredding service  event will be held on Tuesday, July 13, in the Clubhouse 2 parking   lot from 10 a.m.-noon. 

This event will once again be  drop-and-go only, with no waiting in line. The GAF is asking people to observe  social distancing and to consider wearing face masks when they drop off their shredding materials.

The GAF would like to remind LWers of the following rules for the shredding service: 

• Drop off  shredding materials and leave.

• Materials should be dropped off in a plastic or brown paper bag; cardboard boxes will not be accepted.

• Lines will not be allowed to form, and there will be no chairs for people to sit and wait for their documents to be shredded.

• GAF volunteers will guard bags until the shredding truck arrives to shred on-site. 

• Remove staples and paper clips from all documents. 

• No electronic devices will be accepted. 

• Contaminated bags will be turned away. 

The GAF is an independent, nonprofit, 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to serving the residents of Leisure World Seal Beach. Its purpose is to make the community a better place to live. The GAF was established in 1973 and is not affiliated with the Golden Rain Foundation. 

GAF programs are provided free to Leisure World shareholders. It is entirely staffed by volunteers, so all contributions go directly to meeting community needs. The generous support of shareholders, residents, clubs organizations and businesses is the GAF’s  main source of income. The programs and projects are made possible by the volunteer efforts of so many LWers. Donations are welcome.

For more information, contact Anna Derby at (562) 301-5339. 

Sunshine Club

Learn about financial scams with SB Police Officer Jon Ainley

Seal Beach Police Officer  Jon Ainley will give a presentation about financial scams and how to avoid them, as well as theft prevention, at the Sunshine Club’s next Zoom meeting on Friday, June 2, at 10 a.m. 

All shareholders are welcome to join this Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84982089743?pwd=UGR3RlZRaUJmWmlSNE9KdTdNMUh3QT09. The meeting ID is  849 8208 9743, and the passcode is 508742.

Those who would like to get the Zoom link via email should text their name, Mutual number and email address to (562) 301-5339 no later than today, July 1, at 5 p.m. (Text only, no phone calls.) 

Ainley began his law enforcement career with the City of Placentia in 2002 as a police cadet. In 2005, Ainley attended the Orange County Sheriff’s Academy and was hired as a police officer in Placentia, where he served 11 years, rising to  detective as well as assuming  the roles of bicycle team member, honor guard member, field training officer and property crimes detective. 

Ainley investigated numerous types of crimes as a detective, including fraud, burglary, theft, forgery, financial elder abuse, white collar crime, vehicle theft, ID theft, assault with a deadly weapon, sexual assault and more. 

Ainley joined the Seal Beach Police Department in 2017 and has worked as a field training officer, special enforcement team member, Leisure World detective and peer support team member. 

 Due to the Sunshine Club’s average attendance of 45-60 members each week, the club’s board has decided to postpone meeting in person until early August. Meetings  will continue via Zoom throughout July even though the state and CDC restrictions have been lifted. Every board member agreed on take things slowly to make sure there is no risk in meeting together.

There will be five speakers coming to the Sunshine Club this month  July,  including Ainley on July 2. Trust attorney Chris Laher will be on July 9; audiologist Priscilla Monge on July 16; GRF Building Inspector Kevin Black on July 23; and geriatric specialist Dr. Christopher Chung  on July 30.  

The Sunshine Club brings LW leaders to meetings to introduce their organizations to the group. It also invites specialists from outside Leisure World to share their experiences and ideas with club members.

For more information, contact Anna Derby at (562) 301-5339.

Paws, Claws and Beaks potluck July 8    

The Paws, Claws and Beaks club invites LW pet owners to its potluck barbecue on Thursday, July 8, in the Clubhouse 1 picnic area beginning at noon. 

People may bring their pets in carriers or on  6-foot-long leashes, along with a side dish for eight people. There will be raffle prizes to win, so make sure to come with cash to support the Leisure World Pet Lovers’ Club and enjoy the day with the club. 

Everyone is required to sign in at the picnic. People are asked to  RSVP to Bonnie Kaplan at (714) 930-5310 or craft.kaplan029@gmail.com by Wednesday, July 7.

Mobility Aids Procedure changes

The Golden Age Foundation’s (GAF) Mobility Aids office is  now open Monday-Friday from 9-11 a.m. The GAF volunteers will be there to help residents with finding the right mobility aid and filling out the correct forms to pick up an item.

One of GAF’s newest policies is the new maximum time for loaned equipment six months. The policy used to allow for residents to use the mobility aid for an indefinite amount of time, but the policy sometimes made it costly for repairs and replacements in addition to running low on mobility aid devices. 

Those who must extend their loan period beyond six months should  call (562) 431-9589 with the GAF mobility aids equipment number. 

For more information about the Mobility Aids Program or other GAF programs, go to www.GoldenAgeFdn.org. 

 

American Legion Auxillary

The American Legion Auxiliary held its installation of new officers at the Joint Forces Base in the Fiddlers Three Banquet room on June 21.  Tables decorated with stars and stripes seated about 50 members and guests for a delicious luncheon served by the staff of Fiddlers Three.

The program of the day, conducted by outgoing President Lorna Kaplan Miller, began with the group singing the National Anthem, followed by prayer led by the new chaplain-elect, Carolyn vanAalst. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Post 327 Veteran Dave Tautges.

District President Carol Borgman conducted the installation.  New  officers for the upcoming year are Geri McNulty, president; Lorna Kaplan Miller, first vice president; Phyllis Pierce, second vice president; Cathy Boufford,  treasurer; Jean Sudbeck, secretary; Carolyn vanAalst, chaplain; Midge Bash and Sue Ellis, seargents at arms; and Doris Dack, historian.

The tradition of the Past President Parley is to choose an outstanding member of the year.  This award went to LaBrenda Carson, who spent many hours planning an outstanding fashion show, only to have it canceled by the coronavirus. She was given a plaque of gratitude and red roses.

Appreciation gifts were given to Miller, and McNulty received the formal pin of presidency.

 The event ended with the group singing “God Bless America,” followed by closing prayer led by Post 327 Veteran Frank Van Dormis.

LW Birthday

Harold turns 91

Harold Weinger turned 91 years old on June 24. He celebrated his special day with his wife, daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchild. 

American Latino Club

The American Latino Club will open its doors again on Thursday, July 8, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 11:30 a.m.

Members are asked to call if they intend to come, as there is a maximum limit of 85 people at a time in the room. This way, the club can add any new people who want to become members.

Current members  will have until Aug. 12  to let club leaders know if they intend to continue membership.

The club will celebrate the birthdays of club president Maria Rodriguez and treasurer Carmen Edwards at its July 8 meeting.  This celebration is exclusively for members of the club. Members will receive a slice of pizza with a cup of lemonade or coffee, along with ice cream and cake for dessert. 

The club will begin accepting new members in August.

For reservations, call Rodriguez at (562) 430-3405 or Edwards at (562) 431-4257.

Italian American Club

The first meeting of the Italian-American Club will be Wednesday, July 21, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Returning members should note on their calendars that this is a new day, time and place. All Leisure World residents are welcome.

Republican Club

by Brian Harmon

LW contributor

Two representatives from Congresswoman Michelle Steel’s office discussed election strategy to approximately 35 people at a special strategy meeting of the LW Republican Club on June 22. 

The two represenatives thanked the club for all of its help in electing the congresswoman last November. One of the represenatives was often seen at the GOP club booth last year speaking with members of the Korean American community and helping them register to vote.

Club President David Harlow provided a quick review of the club’s election strategies during the last few election seasons. 

“In 2016, we tried precinct walking, both talking to people and leaving literature,” Harlow said. “In 2018, we focused on making phone calls.”

Harlow said that in 2020, the club sent out mailers and ran ads in the LW Weekly, as well as manning the club booth one day a week.

“During the next election season, we are going to try doing all of the above,” Harlow said.

Harlow’s remarks were followed by a 30-minute discussion of the ways to reach out to members of the LW community. Several immigrants, including one from a formerly Communist country, spoke about how they are thankful to live in a country where real freedom, including freedom of speech, is permitted.

A few members said they would like to hear speakers at club meetings talk about the Constitution and how it applies to today’s issues. Others talked about how much they appreciate seeing the Republican club articles next to the Democratic ones in the LW Weekly newspaper. Most members agreed that being friendly and positive is the most effective way to reach our neighbors and share Republican values.

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The Election Integrity Project will be featured at the next meeting on Wednesday, July 21, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1.

The Republican Club booth will be open outside Clubhouse 6 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. this Monday, July 5, and the first Monday of each month thereafter.

The GOP Club does not charge membership dues or impose any other financial obligation on its members. The club raises money primarily through donations and selling political campaign memorabilia. The club endorses candidates for partisan and non-partisan races. Club funds are used to support its endorsed candidates, pay for speakers at club meetings, and cover miscellaneous expenses.

Anyone who wants to be added to the club membership roster, or wants more information can send an email to dharlow50@aol.com or call (714) 928-1950. 

Members will be sent via email an agenda and minutes for each meeting along with other information deemed necessary and/or appropriate by the president.

    Club members are encouraged to send opinions on public is-sues or ideas about what the club should be doing. To do so, call or text  (714) 928-1950. Those who do not want their name, ideas or opinions to be made public should so indicate. 

Democratic Club

by Mary Larson

LW contributor

Leisure World Democratic Club leaders continue to plan for the resumption of membership meetings on Aug. 18 at noon.  

The club’s program committee wants to hear from members which potential candidates for the 2022 election they would like to see invited to speak at the meetings between August and the June 2022 Primary. Email program committee chair Debbie Wrathall at debbiewrathall@mac.com or call (562) 296-8531.

The club leaders also continue to work on what is tentatively being called “Training for Leadership.”  Sessions are designed to provide a way for club members to gain more knowledge about the club as well as about Democratic policies and general California politics. These sessions are also being designed to provide an opportunity for club members to get to know one another better.  All club members will be eligible to enroll, regardless of whether they anticipate assuming responsibility for a leadership role in the immediate future.  Enrollment is limited to 12 people per series. Email nomination committee chair Betty Kobata at bkobata@aol.com to register.

The LW Democratic Club has assumed responsibility for staffing the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) booth at the 2021 Orange County Fair for one day between July 16-Aug.15. Members interested in participating should contact membership chair Loni Gardette at lonig.woman@sbcglobal.net.

The club’s voter service center booth outside Clubhouse 6 is open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Voter registration forms, membership applications, club newsletters, brochures and other resource materials are available at the booth. Those interested in staffing the booth should email hospitality committee chair Racheal Lehmberg at rlehmberg815@gmail.com.  Training is available.

The club’s publicity and program committees are looking for members to join. The publicity committee is looking for someone with experience (or a willingness to learn) in developing and managing websites. Email publicity committee chair Mary Larson at mlarson.telfords@gmail.com or call (562) 296-8531 for more information. 

The Democratic Club welcomes new members and friends.Those who have questions about membership can call  (562) 431-7275.  New and 2021 renewal membership forms are available at https://sblwdems.wordpress.com/democratic-club-membership-2/.

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Steve Wilson Housden

1932-  2021

Steve Wilson Housden was born in Centralia, Washington, on Feb. 6, 1932, to Golda and Roy Housden. He died on June 6 in Seal Beach, California. 

Steve grew up in Brewster, Washington, with six brothers and sisters and graduated Pateras High School. Early in life, he trained for the Army Airborne in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. When the Korean War ended, he was honorably discharged from the Army’s 82nd Airborne. He came to Long Beach, California, to join the LB Police Department as a patrolman, then was a detective for 27 years. Steve was very loved by his family, friends and colleagues, who knew how caring and helpful he was to all. 

He moved to Leisure World and joined the American Legion Post, woodcarvers and RV clubs. He was a member of C-300 and loved racing, having owned Corvettes over the years. Steve had a boat (or two) and lived aboard one of them at Gangway 17 for a long time. 

In recent years, he spent the summer in Entiat, Washington, where he had 5 acres along the river’s edge. He beautified the land and welcomed his friends and family to stay and camp with their RVs along the Entiat River at mile marker 7. Steve always had his eyes open to a diamond in the rough, flipping several homes before it was the thing to do. Steve was always hardworking, at times holding two jobs a day to support his growing family. 

Steve is survived by sisters Gladys, Carol and Charlotte, and brother Tex; his daughters Stephanie O’Connell  and her two sons and daughter; Sandra and her two sons and daughters;  along with Danielle. He was proud of two great-grandchildren, Logan and Madelyn, and his step-children Tom, Shirley and Gary. He is predeceased by his son Stan and his brothers Leroy and Benny.

Steve loved cruising the Caribbean, playing beanbag games and RV-ing with his long-time partner Gloria. They enjoyed their trips with the Kop Outs and Substation North Retirees of Long Beach.

Memorial and celebration of life ceremonies will be held on July 13  from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  at the Police Officers Park on Carson in Long Beach for family and friends.

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Morton Goldberg

1924-2021

Morton Goldberg, a  longtime resident of Leisure World, passed away in his home at the age of 97 on June 13, surrounded by his family. The funeral was held on June 16 at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Hollywood Hills. 

He leaves his wife of 71 years, Helene; his three children, Linda Gren, Marshall Goldberg (Patti) and Jeanne Herman (David); and nine grandchildren. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Congregation Shalom.  

He will be sorely missed.

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Robert Patrick Croghan 

1930-2021

Robert (Bob) Patrick Croghan was born on a farm in Iowa on March 15, 1930, and died Jan. 25. He was the second youngest of three boys and four girls. When his family lost the farm in the Great Depression, they moved to two small towns in Iowa, then to Omaha, Nebraska, where he was a student at Creighton Prep. From there, they moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where he graduated from Dowling High School. 

He earned a degree from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, a Jesuit college in 1953, with a double major in history and English, and a minor in philosophy. He spent two years in the Army and then spent 15 years as a monk in a Trappist Monastery on a farm outside Huntsville, Utah. They prayed and worked in silence, using sign language to communicate. He enjoyed his life there, but returned home to help take care of his parents. He subsequentially worked at Farmer John’s in Cudahy, California, until he had to quit work in order to help take care of his dad full-time. When his mom and dad both died, he and his sister moved to Lake San Marcos, California, where one of his married brothers was living. When his brother died, he and his sister Kathleen moved to Leisure World Seal Beach, where they lived for years. 

He developed COVID-19 and was transferred to the hospital in Long Beach. From there, he subsequentially died. His ashes are interred along with most of his family at Mission San Luis Ray in Oceanside, California. 

One person described him as having a very positive attitude toward life, and he was universally described as having a great sense of humor and always smiling. He will be missed in Mutual 17 and by his family. 

John Wesley Hobbs

1927-2021

John Wesley Hobbs(U.S.Navy, retired) passed away peacefully on April 20.

John is survived by his wife, Mary;  daughters Bryann Jones and Shirley Gudmundson; son John Hobbs; several grandchildren ;and many nieces and nephews. 

John and Mary moved to Leisure World, and together, they traveled in their RV to 49 states and Canada for 20 years.

In between travels, he was a volunter with emergency meals and the RV Clubs and also golfed.  

John joined the Navy in 1944 and rose through the enlisted ranks to Chief Petty Officer.  He graduated from diving school and Explosive Ordnance Disposal in 1956 and was an instructor of Underwater Swim School (UWSS) until his retirement in 1967. He continued his love and dedication to the deep sea after his retirement. He undertook many civilian assignments, including Makai Undersea Test Range as one of a team of six aquanauts for AEGIR Underwater Habitat; Texas Instruments Inc. as field manager on Research Vessel North Seal to depths of 20,000 feet; Kentron Hawaii Ltd. as a diver/submersible pilot, making 60 submersible dives on Perry Submarine; the Azorian Project, the recovery of the sunken Soviet submarine K-129 in the deep Pacific Ocean floor in the early ’70s, in which John participated.

His last deep-sea assignment for Naval Underseas Center was training civilian Navy divers for undersea research involving all aspects of manned underwater project. 

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 7, at the  Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Texas. 

GENERAL

AVON

Lenora Browning, LW Resident. Phone 562-493-5457. Seal Beach Business License #BRN000. 12/30

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SPEAK FRENCH?

Looking for residents who speak French. I would love to meet occasionally to converse in French!  Patty (562) 833-1882

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

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 Mutuals. Honest and reliable. State Contractor’s License #779462. Call 562-863-7739, 

562-743-3832 or 714-527-1172. 09/16

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Additions & Remodeling, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Windows, Tile & Stonework. State Contractor’s License #393071. 

OGAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. 

(562) 596-7757. 03/31/22

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JR HOME REPAIRS.  Quality work. Perfectionist, honest & reliable. Call JR 562-519-2764. SB Business License #JRH0001. 07/08

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562-596-0559 LW DECOR INC – LIC 723262

Install doors, new windows, recessed lights, fans, light fixtures. Cabinet refacing & refinishing, paint exterior window frames, ceilings made smooth, closets redone, misc. repairs. Kitchen/bathroom remodeling. 40+ yrs in LW.

LW DECOR INC 562-596-0559. 08/19

BATHTUB & SHOWER REFINISHING

We refinish your TUB/SHOWER to look brand new. Convert to a WALK-IN SHOWER and/or raise seat. Nu Kote 562-833-3911  

License #699080 Serving LW since 1999. 08/19

PAINTING

Painting – Free estimates. 1 room or entire house & refinish kitchen cabinets. Call Jerry (714) 826-8636.

CA State License #675336. 07/15

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Affordable – Professional, Licensed and Insured. Interior – exterior drywall repair, texturing, pressure washing, cabinets. Senior discounts. Cory Gee Painting 714-308-9931. License #1049257. 09/16

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562-596-0559 LEISURE WORLD DECORATORS

Lic 723262. 40+ yrs in LW. Interiors, cabinets, exterior window frames, kitchen, bath, doors, trim, primered only premium paints. Ceilings made smooth, crown moulding & baseboards installed. 

LW Decor Inc.562-596-0559. 08/19

FLOOR COVERINGS

562-596-0559

LW DECOR INC. 

40+ yrs in LW. Vinyl plank, laminate, tile indoor and outdoor patio carpet. License 723262. 

562-596-0559. 08/19

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING & REPAIR

All Year Carpet Cleaning since 1988. Call Tito (562) 658 – 9841. State Contractors Lic. #578194. 07/08

SKYLIGHT SERVICES

SKYLIGHTS

CLEAN, REPAIR, REPLACE.

Licensed and insured.

Dan (562) 841-3787.

Seal Beach License #BRA0002. 09/02

WINDOW COVERINGS

562-596-0559

LEISURE WORLD DECORATORS

Shutters, blinds, roll-up shades, custom drapes. 

562-596-0559.  08/12

Leisure World Helping Leisure World

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 weekdays between 9 am-5 pm. (562) 431-4796, (562) 596-9906.

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Does your walker need new tennis balls? Delivery and installation provided. Please give your name and phone number. Free of charge. Diane Hart 714-955-2885. 

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“ROLLIN THUNDER”

GOLF CART CLUB 

Offers FREE advice on buying and selling of your golf cart. Also batteries. 562-431-6859.

HELP WANTED

Citadel Security Now Hiring. Pay $15-$16 an hour.  Unarmed Security Guards. Full and Part-Time Positions. Grave and Swing Shifts. No Experience Needed. Call 562-248-2300.  07/01

HOME CARE PERSONAL ASSISTANT

I am an experienced caregiver available to assist with daily care, doctor’s appointments and errands. Available 24/7. 

949-899-7770. 07/15

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CHRISTIAN HOME CARE

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. 12/30

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MOST AFFORDABLE RATES with optimum service, 23 years experience LW, reliable, honest caregivers. Licensed, 24 hour, part time, doctors, appointments, references, fluent English.  Ann 714-624-1911, Heidi 562-277-3650. Seal Beach License #HYC0001. 07/01

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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 06/17

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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. 07/08

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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 License License #CAM0006. 12/09

BEAUTY SERVICES

Tammy Nguyen Phenix Salon – Service in private suite. One customer, one hairstylist. Sanitized & professional. Haircut for men & women, shampoo, set, color, highlights, perm, nails & toenails. In-house service available. Tammy Nguyen. 13944 Seal Beach Blvd,  #116. (714) 425-4198. 8/26

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In home hair care, serving the men and women of Leisure World for 36 years. Mel, cell: 562-480-9341. License #KC75538. 07/01

HOUSE CLEANING

Experienced housekeeper. I do weekly and monthly cleaning. Call 949-899-7770. 07/15

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MOVE-IN, MOVE-OUT. WINDOWS, HOUSECLEANING. CALL PHIL AT 562-881-2093. Over 30 years Experience!

Seal Beach Business License #AB0001. 08/19

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GRACIAN’S HOUSECLEANING & WINDOWS.

Windows 10% off first cleaning. General housecleaning. Excellent referrals in LW. (562) 307-3861. 20 years experience.

Seal Beach Business License gra0006. 08/26

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MAGALY’S CLEANING SERVICE

We make your home sparkle! 7 days-call anytime! Complete cleaning. Seal Beach Business License #M0001A.  

Call 562-505-1613. 07/15

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Patricia House Cleaning, weekly or monthly. Excellent referrals in Leisure World. 562-397-4659 Seal Beach License LUC0001. 07/08

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General housekeeping, 30 years of experience. Bi-weekly or monthly. Seal Beach License RAZ0002. Call Gloria 949-371-7425. 07/08

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Maria House Cleaning

We’ll make your house look as nice as possible! 15 years of experience, We can work with your schedule. Bi-weekly or monthly.

Deep cleaning. Call or text 714-496-2885. Bus. Lic #HER0008. 07/08

COMPUTERS

FRUSTRATED (562)755-6199

Everything for your computer (PC or Mac), cell phone, TV, stereo, any electronic device. Tina Schaffer. Seal Beach Bus. License License #CIP0001 08/26

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John’s Computer Services 562-733-9193

Virus removal, Repair, Training, Software, Wireless, Internet Security. LW Resident  SB License FUH0001. 07/08

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My name is Blake and I’d love to be your concierge for computer repairs! I drive to you and fix your computer on-location. 

I specialize in both MAC and PC systems and can also help with/other technology related issues. 10+ years of experience! Rate is $75/hour but for all LW Residents; I am offering a $25 discount for the first hour. License COM0018.

Call (949) 228-1425. 09/16

AUTOS WANTED

ANY KIND OF CAR

Cars, 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. 08/26

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WE BUY CARS

Thinking about selling or trading in your car? Call us for a quote first! Our appraisers will come to you. Fast, Clean, & Secure

We handle DMV for you! (714) 712 – 0204 The Car Buying Company Licensed & Bonded Business #066647 07/08

ELECTRIC CARTS/SCOOTERS/MOBILE CHAIRS FOR SALE

Golf Cars BUY SELL TRADE and REPAIRS. Call 714-292-9124. 12/30

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4-Wheel Electric Scooter (Near New) $2,715. Leave message at 562-357-4211

Transportation

Need a lift? Pam Miller.

LW Residents ONLY. 310-227-1258. 07/15

autos/boats/rv’s trailers FOR SALE

ELECTRIC CAR PADS

Installed at your residence. Call Frank 562-743-3832. Contractor’s License #779462. 07/08

MOVING, HAULING & STORAGE SERVICES

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.  09/02

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A FRIEND AND A TRUCK

Your moving service, any size job.  Business License RO263644. Call 310-387-2618 09/09

MISCELLANEOUS wanted

Looking to purchase vintage patio furniture and wrought iron items! Call Connie at 562-241-9417. 07/01

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Looking to buy Furniture, Lamps, Artwork, Buddha, Trinkets, Jewelry, Knick Knacks & Unique Items. Call Leslie 562-243-7229. 07/15

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Seeking Used Tricycle with 20-inch wheels. 562-493-1702

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Mutual-15 Multi Neighbor Carport Sale. July 1st-2nd (Thurs/Fri). Corner of Del Monte Drive and McKinney Way. Miscellaneous items. Wear MASK!

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Porch Sale, 13461 S  Fairfield  Lane, Mutual-6/Apt-60D. July 8th-9th (Thurs/Fri)   9:00am-2:00pm.  Beach Cottage Style Pictures and Decor, Furniture, Women’s-Clothing, Costume-Jewelry,  Blankets, Towels, Area Rugs, Kitchenware, Cooking-Pans,  Bathroom Decor,  Wicker,  Plush Recliner-Chair,  White Round Dining-Set and/Chairs, Side-Tables, Lamps,  Cat Toys, Cabinet-Drawers, Safe-Box, Electric-Wheelchair,  TV’s,  Bed and Day Bed, Chachkis.  07/08

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Down-sizing Patio Sale July 8th Thursday, (9:00am-3:00pm).  Mutual-1/ Apt-46L.  Kitchen Gadgets, Silverware, Cups, Glasses, Dishes, Pictures, Frames, King/Queen-sized Bedding, and various knick-knacks.  07/08

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Ed Sheeran “Little Martin LX1E” acoustic/electric guitar.  $400/FIRM

Comes with: Gig bag, New strings installed, New abalone pick guard, New Martin guitar strap, New Martin guitar picks, battery operated mini amp

562-597-6182

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Patio-Sale. 7/01-7/02 Thurs/Fri (9:00am-2:00pm). Mutual-2/Apt-56i, 1362 Golden Rain Road. Various Antique Furniture, small Couch and Miscellaneous Items.

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Mutual-15 Carport-Sale. July 1st-2nd (Thurs/Fri) 9:00am-3:00pm. Carport-7, Space-6. Small-Kitchen Appliances, Pillows, Utensils, Bathroom Miscellaneous, Hats.

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NEW Home Theater Chair, PU Leather. $140 or Best Offer. Call Joe  562-766-8424.

leisure world apts/want to rent

Interested to rent 2-bedroom unit for all of Aug. Pricing negotiable 562-508-7675.