3-25-21
LW Stand Against Hate/Racism
by Susan Hopewell
GRF president
Leisure World made the news this week for all the wrong reasons. An Asian member of our community, a member of our Leisure World family, received an anonymous letter of hate and discrimination. As if this is not disgusting enough, this hate mail was received while she and her family are grieving the recent loss of her husband.
My heart breaks for this widow and her family. I pray they know that our community stands behind them and supports them in their grief at the loss of their loved one and in the trauma of receiving this vile, cruel letter.
The authorities are investigating this as a hate crime. This letter was anonymous. Anonymous. That tells you all you need to know about the sender—a coward, a racist, an ignorant, heartless bigot.
Each one of us, no matter our origin, is a member of humankind. It is our personal responsibility to be better at being both—human and kind. We are a stronger, more interesting community and nation, because of our diversity. I am outraged by this letter. I hope we are all outraged by this unacceptable behavior. We must stand united against any kind of hate and discrimination. It simply cannot be tolerated. It will not be tolerated.
SBPD investigates hate crime
SEAL BEACH POLICE INVESTIGATING HATE CRIME
COMMITTED AGAINST ASIAN AMERICAN FAMILY
The Seal Beach Police Department is investigating a hate crime in which a threatening letter was mailed to an Asian-American family.
On Monday, March 22, the Seal Beach Police Department received a call from a resident in the 55-plus community of Leisure World. The caller reported that her elderly mother had received a threatening letter in the mail. The handwritten, anonymous letter contained a threatening message toward Asian Americans. The author of the letter wrote “Watch out! Pack your bags and go back to your county where you belong!” Fearing for their safety, the family contacted the Seal Beach Police Department to report the incident.
Seal Beach investigators are diligently working to identify the suspect and author of the threatening letter. Investigative efforts including DNA and fingerprint analysis, handwriting analysis, neighborhood canvass, and video surveillance review.
“Hate directed toward any member of our community is disgusting and will not be tolerated,” said Seal Beach Chief of Police Philip L. Gonshak. “Across the county we are seeing more and more violence committed against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. We will not allow this to happen in Seal Beach. Our investigators are working hard to following up on any and all leads we receive.”
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Jon Ainley at (562) 799-4100, ext. 1113, or jainley@sealbeachca.gov.
Tax Help Extended
The IRS has extended the filing deadline for 2020 federal tax return to May 17. Therefore, the AARP Tax Program sponsored by the Golden Age Foundation (GAF) has extended it tax preparation service to May 5.
The service is offered Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Appointments are required. No walk-ins are allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
To schedule an appointment, call (562) 596-1987. Leave your name and telephone number. A GAF volunteer will call you back. People are advised to answer their telephones even though the calling number will not be familiar or may be a blocked number.
After an appointment is scheduled, people will be given instructions on how to pick up the intake/interview sheet and other documents to complete at home before their appointments. These interview sheets will not be available at the LW Library this year.
At the appointment, residents will be required to wear masks and stay 6 feet apart. They will be interviewed on the patio of Clubhouse 3 outside of the new Knowledge and Learning Center across from the LW Library. An AARP volunteer will scan all documents to a secure server. After the documents are scanned, they will be returned to the resident and an appointment will be scheduled for a return visit the following week to pick up completed federal and state returns.
Returns will be prepared and quality reviewed by IRS-certified tax-aide counselors who will be working at home using the resident’s scanned documents. Only the counselor assigned to a return will have access to a resident’s scanned documents. The electronic files will be restricted to view only. The tax aide will be unable to copy, print, share or download the file.
All returns will be prepared using Tax Slayer Pro Online software over a secure Internet connection.
At the return visit, a counselor will review the completed return with the resident, who will sign the documents, allowing them to be electronically filed. Once the return is finalized, it will be e-filed that day, and scanned documents will be deleted within 48 hours after being accepted by the IRS and the Franchise Tax Board.
Some returns do not meet the Scope guidelines and cannot be prepared. This program can only prepare returns for full-year residents of California for 2020. People who are married must file a Married Filed Joint return. Returns with rental property or the sale of anything other than a California residence or stocks, bonds and mutual funds cannot be prepared.
New Scope restrictions: The program cannot prepare any Schedule Cs for self-employed individuals. Broker statements for the sale of stock or other commodities cannot exceed 15 pages. Amended returns for 2020 or prior years cannot be prepared. People who received a distribution from an IRA or retirement plan and plan to include the amount in income over the next three years or who plan to repay the amount in three years cannot have returns prepared through this program.
—Diana Lambert, GAF tax program coodinator
Tax Day is May 17
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year has been automatically extended from April 15 to May 17.
Filing electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to get refunds, and it can help some taxpayers more quickly receive any remaining stimulus payments they may be entitled to.
Individual taxpayers can also postpone federal income tax payments for the 2020 tax year without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This postponement applies to individual taxpayers, including individuals who pay self-employment tax. Penalties, interest and additions to tax will begin to accrue on any remaining unpaid balances as of May 17. Individual taxpayers will automatically avoid interest and penalties on the taxes paid by May 17.
Individual taxpayers do not need to file any forms or call the IRS to qualify for this automatic federal tax filing and payment relief.
Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file beyond the May 17 deadline can request a filing extension until Oct. 15 by filing Form 4868 through their tax professional, tax software or using the Free File link on IRS.gov.
Filing Form 4868 gives taxpayers until Oct. 15 to file their 2020 tax return but does not grant an extension of time to pay taxes due. Taxpayers should pay their federal income tax due by May 17 to avoid interest and penalties.
The IRS urges taxpayers who are due a refund to file as soon as possible. Most tax refunds associated with e-filed returns are issued within 21 days.
Pool Progress Report
by David Rudge
Physical Property manager
What we have been waiting for has happened. We have plan check comments back from the City of Seal Beach and the Orange County Health Care Agency.
The architect and engineers are urgently working to gather information, respond to comments and make the necessary adjustments to resubmit the plans.
We are grateful to the GRF Board, the community, GRF Executive Director Randy Ankeny and GRF staff for their support of the pool project.
The project that began as a replaster job and locker room renovation escalated into a complete replacement of the pool, pool equipment room, chemical storage, pool attendant structure and locker room interiors just as COVID-19 shutdowns began.
These shutdowns sent a wave of delays through the industry, as staff were furloughed, causing major delays.
When the pool engineer confronted us with a major delay, Ankeny did not hesitate during his daily check-in on the project to support the change to another pool designer that in the end saved time and supported the do-it-right plan.
Looking Back
In August 2019, the GRF Board approved renovation of the golf starter area, golf course tees, pool and locker rooms.
Project Timeline:
• Nov. 4, 2019: Started golf project and pool.
• Nov. 22, 2019: Engineer reports on condition of pool shell, project on hold.
• Dec. 23, 2019: Opened golf tees.
•Feb. 25, 2020: GRF Board approves complete replacement of pool.
• Feb. 28, 2020: GRF signed architect contract for pool locker rooms.
•April 2020: Golf starter complete.
• June 22, 2020: Pool engineer projects a long delay for hydraulic engineering due to COVID shutdowns. Staff recommends finding a new pool engineer.
• July 13, 2020: Contract with new pool engineer approved.
• Feb. 19, 2021: Plans submitted to city and county authorities for plan check.
• March 15, 2021: Plan check comments returned from City of Seal Beach and Orange County Health Care Agency.
All parties are working diligently to get the work done to ensure plans are quickly returned for approval and permits.
Once approvals are granted, construction will begin, and the schedule will be publicized.
Seal Beach Blvd median work to start
Construction to remove and reconstruct the median strip on Seal Beach Boulevard between Old Ranch Parkway and Lampson Avenue is anticipated to begin as early as 10 p.m. on Monday, March 29.
This work is scheduled weekdays through April 3 from approximately 6 a.m.-4 p.m., and again from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. The median is being removed for the future addition of a second left-hand turn lane from southbound Seal Beach Boulevard to the northbound I-405 on-ramp.
The lanes closest to the median on Seal Beach Boulevard between Old Ranch Parkway and Lampson Avenue are anticipated to be closed in each direction beginning Monday, March 29, through Saturday, April 3, to create a safe work space for construction crews.
Seal Beach Boulevard
Lampson Avenue Traffic
Signal Construction
Traffic signal, ADA ramp and sidewalk construction is expected to begin in April at the Seal Beach Boulevard and Lampson Avenue intersection.
This work is expected to begin as early as mid-April and continue intermittently through mid-June on weekdays and Saturdays, as needed. Work hours are from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. and from 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
Crews are expected to close some traffic lanes on Seal Beach Boulevard during off-peak hours in mid- to late-April.
Intermittent sidewalk closures at three pedestrian ramps at the intersection are anticipated in May. Pedestrian detours will be posted to direct people to the nearest available crosswalks.
The work is part of the I-405 Improvement Project, which will add one regular lane in each direction of I-405 between Euclid Street and I-605, and a second lane in each direction of the freeway from SR-73 to I-605 that will combine with the existing carpool lanes to form the 405 Express Lanes.
This work may be loud. Dates and times are subject to change.
For more information about the project and to sign up for construction alerts, visit www.octa.net/405improvement.
Cal Fresh Benefits
CalFresh can help qualifying Leisure World residents receive healthy fruits and vegetables, among other groceries.
Recipients receive a card similar to a debit card with money loaded every month to shop for more fruit, vegetables, protein and other healthy foods.
CalFresh is funded by the USDA and administered through the Community Action Partnership in Leisure World to help improve the health and nutrition of people with lower incomes.
Requirements to Apply:
• You must have at least one citizen or legal permanent resident with a Social Security number living in your household (including children).
• You may qualify for CalFresh even if you have a full- or part-time job.
• Gross monthly income must be less than the amounts listed: One-person household, $2,128; two-person household, $2,874.
• Seniors, those on SSI or those with a disability can apply and may be eligible for CalFresh.
• Documents needed to apply: photo ID, Social Security card, proof of income and resident card (if applicable, receipt of rent and receipt of one utility bill).
Upon application, income and many other factors are taken into account to determine eligibility. For more information, call 1-800-281-9799 or go to https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/.
Leisure World residents can get help and more information by calling Cindy Tostado, LCSW, GRF member resource and assistance liaison, (562) 431-6586, ext. 317.
—from the California
Department of Social Services
Food Distribution is April 15
Free food is available in Leisure World to eligible residents who are 60 years or older through Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC), which has a monthly distribution site by Clubhouse 4.
The next food distribution will be April 15. Every third Thursday from 9-11 a.m., qualified people receive 40 pounds of food, including canned fruit, vegetables, meat, cereal and more.
Eligible seniors must live in Leisure World, be at least 60 years of age and meet income guidelines as follows: up to $1,354 a month for one person; $1,832 for a two-person household; and $2,311 for a three-person household. To sign up, bring a photo ID and proof of income (Social Security/SSI statement, letter or bank statement or paycheck stub). For more information, call (562) 431-6586, ext. 317.
Indoor seating resumes
The Downtown Cafe at Building 5 is now open for indoor use, with limited capacity. Tables and chairs have been set up and sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer are available, in keeping with guidelines set by the Orange County Heath Care Agency. As Orange County continues to lessen restrictions, more tables and chairs will be added. Outside patio chairs and tables are also available in limited capacity. Patio seating in front of Clubhouse 6 will not be added until the completion of the second-dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic in April.
COVID-19 Clinic Update
OptumCare, in conjunction with the GRF COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force, conducted its final onsite first-shot clinic at Clubhouse 6 on March 20. According to Optum Clinic Operations Manager Charity Kopp, who coordinated the clinics for OptumCare at the HCC, 4,914 people who registered for the vaccinations received them, with 876 getting their first dose last weekend. Those people will return on April 10 for their second and last shot.
Everyone who registered after Feb. 5 was offered an appointment, either by email or telephone, depending on how they registered (those who registered earlier had already received their vaccinations or were asked to re-register to eliminate people who received shots elsewhere).
Judging by the number of cancellations and registrants who failed to appear for their appointments March 20, the Task Force estimates at least 1,000 residents have received inoculations at other Points of Distribution and a few others failed to notice their appointment or return phone calls staff made to book them.
In addition to the 65-plus age group, GRF was able to offer appointments to all residents under 65 who registered between Feb. 5 and March 19. Due to cancellations, GRF and ICS employees were able to get inoculated, as they are considered essential workers with routine exposure to the LW community.
Only 20 GRF-registered caregivers applied. Staff attempted to contact all of them, and many were able to receive their first shot.
Some who would have liked to receive the vaccine in LW missed out due to illness, being out of town or not registering.
The March 20 clinic was hastily scheduled and the short notice put Optum and GRF at a disadvantage with only several hours’ notice by the Orange County Health Care Agency.
The COVID Task Force regrets disappointing those who missed out; however, inoculations are getting easier to obtain outside LWSB. Health officials expect that the vaccine will be able largely available by the end of May. Vaccinations are available at other Orange County outlets. People can also register online through www.Othena.com. For more information, contact kathyt@lwsb.com.
Candidates cannot be featured in LW Weekly during election cycle
The GRF and Mutuals have started their election process, and candidate application deadlines are underway. The GRF is electing directors from odd-numbered Mutuals this year (see page 5).
During the Golden Rain Foundation and Mutual election cycles, candidates’ names and images must be omitted from publication in the LW Weekly, in accordance with GRF guidelines.
LW Weekly contributors are advised that all names of Mutual and GRF candidates will be removed from stories, cutlines, letters, columns and other submissions. Photos that include candidates will not be published. That means group shots will not be published if even one person in the photo is running for any Mutual or GRF board seat.
LW Weekly editors are doing their best to remove names and images from weekly submissions, but ultimately, there will be more than 100 names to track.
Contributors, including advertisers, are asked to review their own submissions to make sure candidates’ names and images are removed before filing their stories, photos and ads.
Mutual and GRF candidates are asked make sure their club contributors know they cannot be featured in the paper until elections are concluded.
For more information, email rutho_news@lwsb.com.
Veterans Honor Banners available
The Golden Rain Foundation, in conjunction with the Recreation Department, is offering Veterans Honor Banners for sale, but only a few spaces remain.
The banners are displayed throughout the community on patriotic holidays, with the next installation on Memorial Day, May 31. The newly purchased ones will fly along the golf course on Golden Rain Road.
Banners can be purchased to honor current or former GRF members in good standing. Full legal names, as shown on the GRF stock certificate or deed, will be used. In the case of Mutual 17, GRF membership will be verified by the Stock Transfer and Recreation offices.
Banners will also include the honoree’s Mutual and the military branch under which he or she served. The cost is $150, and orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis while the limited supply lasts.
People who have previously purchased banners can opt to pick them up from Recreation or have them redisplayed, subject to space available. All sales are final, and no refunds will be given. For more information, call (562) 431-6586, ext. 324, or email thomasf@lwsb.com.
Amenity Reopening Update
The GRF COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee recommended on March 17 that some LW amenities be reopened under guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Orange County Health Care Agency. The recommendations were sent to the GRF Board of Directors, who voted March 23 to begin reopening the following venues.
• Fitness Center, Phase 1: motion passed, reopening date to be determined, 2-3 weeks.
• LW Library, Phase 1: motion passed, reopening to be decided, estiamted 2-3 weeks.
• Clubhouse 1 and 2 Woodshops: motion passed, reopening date to be decided.
• Art Room Phase 1: motion passed, reopening date to be decided
• Ceramics Room, Phase 1: motion passed, reopening date to be decided.
• Lapidary Room, Phase 1: motion passed, reopening date to be decided.
• Veterans Plaza, Phase 2: motion passed, expansion of use date to be determined.
• Mission Park, Phase 2: motion passed, reopeningeffective immediately.
The reopenings and/or expansion of use of the approved facilities is contingent upon staffing, staff training, and coordination with volunteer supervisors in these amenities.
Most of these amenities, other than the Fitness center and LW Library should reopen in about one week.
The Emergency Operational Procedures for each venue are fully explained at www.lwsb.com/emergency-operational-procedures/.
These are preliminary procedures that will be modified over time with GRF Board approval as the threat of COVID-19 diminishes and Orange County proceeds to the less restrictive orange and yellow tiers. As conditions warrant, GRF Recreation staff will continue to recommend reopening other amenities as well as lessening restrictions.
The Emergency Operational Procedures have been sent to volunteer supervisors where applicable, so residents should contact their club presidents or instructors regarding current restrictions pertaining to their particular activities.
Although some of these venues may open as soon as this week, the LW Library and Fitness Center will need approximately two weeks to prepare, bring back and train furloughed staff, and register residents.
Registration for the Fitness Center has been temporarily put on hold, but residents will be kept apprised of its status.
In the meantime, check out https://www.lwsb.com/fitness-center-tutorials/ to learn how to use the new equipment. The series of tutorial videos will help people quickly acclimate to the new equipment and smart systems at the all-new Fitness Center.
Once the center is open, people will be able to access complete instructions for all machines, except the circuit training, from their smartphones. The attendant will show residents how to link machines’ video instructions to their phones. People will also be able to check out iPads to learn while they work out.
Dance and exercise classes have resumed at Veterans Plaza on their previous schedules. Contact the Recreation Department, 431-6586, ext. 398, for more information on particular activities or contact information for the clubs and their instructors. Under Phase 2, reservations are available for vocal clubs and smaller religious services. Contact kathyt@lwsb.com to ask about availability.
Mission Park is in Phase 2, where doubles will be allowed on the multipurpose courts.
For full information on the revised rules, see www.powerdms.com/public/GoldenRain/documents/1838406.
Amenity reopening updates will be published in the LW Weekly as well as via LWLive as they become available.
For more information, contact kathyt@lwsb.com.
—Kathy Thayer, assistant recreation manager
Feeling Stressed: You Aren’t Alone
by Cindy Tostado
member resources/assistance liaison
Everyone experiences different levels of mental health as he or she journeys through life. Mental health includes emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how people think, feel and act. It also helps determine how they handle stress, relate to others and make choices.
Mental health problems, which are common, can affect thinking, mood and behavior. Help is available, and people can get better and recover completely with the right support.
Good mental health helps people realize their potential, cope with normal stresses of life and have happy relationships.
People who are struggling with emotional well-being should realize that they are not alone and that help is readily available.
• Orange County Links for Behavioral Health, (855) 625-4657
•24 Hour Suicide Prevention Line, (877) 727-4747.
•Centralized Assessment Team (CAT) for psychiatric emergencies, (866) 830-6011.
• NAMI WarmLine for non-crisis support, (877) 910-9276.
People who have insurance can call a provider for a referral. For more information, go to www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline or contact Cindy Tostado, GRF member resource/assistance liaison, (562) 431-6586, ext. 317.
Tax Help from CSULB
More than 50 English- and Spanish-speaking California State University, Long Beach, accounting students are providing free tax preparation assistance to qualified families. The Internal Revenue Service-certified students will help those who make $57,000 or less, disabled people, the elderly, students, non-residents and individuals with limited English proficiency.
The free service is part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance clinic (VITA), which is an IRS-sponsored program.
Last year, student-volunteers filed state and federal tax returns that combined totaled more than $1 million in refunds.
Participants must have the following original documents (if applicable):
• Government issued photo ID or driver’s license.
• Original Social Security card or documents of individual taxpayer identification number.
• All W-2’s and 1099’s (if any)
• Other income and expense information.
• Tuition fees and expenses paid form 1098-T.
• Total expenses paid for child’s daycare if any.
• Daycare or dependent care provider’s address, phone and SSN or EIN.
• Bank account and routing number (voided check) for direct deposit of refund.
• Last year’s tax return is helpful, but not required.
To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.
Service will be provided through March 26 Monday-Thursday, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
To make an appointment, visit https://www.csulbbap.com/vita. For more information, contact Briana Martin, VITA media coordinator, at Vita.csulb@gmail.com or (562) 726-2331.
Centers for Disease Control—It’s still too soon to travel
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has not yet issued new guidance on travel for vaccinated Americans due to concerns about travel-related surges. CDC still recommends that people do not travel to protect themselves and others from COVID-19.
While the CDC issued a number of recommendations that allow vaccinated and low-risk people more freedom to gather, advice on travel remains the same for both vaccinated and unvaccinated Americans: Don’t do it.
Because 90 percent of people remain unvaccinated, the CDC is waiting until there is more protection across the population before recommending travel guidelines.
The CDC has not yet said whether travel is safe for the 10 percent of Americans who are vaccinated, according to news reports.
The issue of air travel for the vaccinated has become contentious as the airline industry maintains that being on board a plane poses a low risk of coronavirus infection because of heavily filtered air and federally mandated mask wearing.
The new guidelines issued last week by the CDC say people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely visit with other vaccinated people and small groups of unvaccinated people in some circumstances, but there are still important safety precautions needed.
The fully vaccinated can visit other vaccinated people indoors without masks or physical distancing. They can also visit indoors with unvaccinated people from a single household without masks or physical distancing if the unvaccinated people are at low risk for severe disease. They can also forgo quarantine and testing if exposed to someone who has COVID-19 but are asymptomatic. Those exposed should be on the watch for symptoms for 14 days.
The guidance notes that people who are fully vaccinated still need to take precautions in many scenarios, including masks and keep physical distance around the unvaccinated who are at increased risk for severe COVID-19.
The CDC defines people who are fully vaccinated as those who are two weeks past their second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines or two weeks past a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
As more people are vaccinated, additional restrictions will be eased, according to the CDC.
More than 541,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 as of last week, according to regularly updated statistics from the New York Times.
Renew expired IDs at Stock Transfer
GRF members are required to have GRF photo identification cards for access to amenities, all transfers (membership, removing/ adding someone on title, replacing lost certificates, etc.) and to be a candidate for GRF and Mutual board representation.
The Stock Transfer Office issues IDs , which expire every five years, in a rotating schedule. In 2020, Mutuals 2, 10, 16 and 17 were up for ID renewals, but only 915 out of 1,326 residents did so.
In a year of unprecedented pandemic, it’s understandable that some did not get their IDs renewed. The Stock Transfer Office is ready to issue new IDs to those in Mutuals 2, 10, 16 and 17, who still need them, and to remind residents in Mutuals 3, 4 and 5 that they need to renew theirs in 2021.
No appointment is needed. People can stop at the Stock Transfer Office on the ground floor of the Administration Building. It’s open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. by window-service only. The office is closed to the public.
Residents will need to bring their expired ID cards. Expiration dates are located on the right side of ID cards.
Lost or stolen cards can be replaced by completing a Certificate of Lost ID form in the Stock Transfer Office.
There is a $20 replacement fee, which can be waived if there is a police report that can be verified by the Stock Transfer Office.
Mail SCE payments directly to avoid late fees
Southern California Edison (SCE) is planning a system outage relating to their outsourced payment processing that will affect LW shareholders who remit their SCE payments directly to the GRF Finance Office.
The outage is planned for Wednesday, March 31, through Monday, April 5. To avoid late payment processing during this outage period, shareholders should mail their payments directly to SCE.
Perspectives, page 4
Message from the GRF Executive Director
On March 22, a member of the LW community and your fellow shareholder received an anonymous letter of hate and discrimination. This crime is under full investigation.
LW is committed to realizing the community’s vision of unity and the founding premise of neighbor helping neighbor.
Our core purpose is to provide a welcoming, safe and inclusive community where every resident experiences a true sense of belonging.
Accordingly, the Golden Rain Foundation states emphatically that acts of hate speech/bias will not be tolerated.
This malicious and egregious act threatens the community’s core values of racial equity and social justice.
The police and FBI are investigating the hate letter, which was sent by an anonymous individual who is believed to be a resident of Leisure World.
The GRF is reaching out to community members to publicly reiterate that LW stands united in condemning hate speech and racism, and that every effort will be taken to locate and prosecute the person who sent the letter.
As incidents of hate/bias escalate across the country, the GRF will continue to work in tandem with LW community leadership to address anonymous harassment.
Our goal is to support all of our community members and to strengthen our proactive engagement in addressing the roots of intolerance and discrimination.
Randy Ankeny
GRF Executive Director
Letters to the Editor
Editor:
Have you no shame? Many of us profess to love God, yet shame him. We do so with our thoughts and feelings. To all our Asian brothers and sisters living here in Leisure World, I wish to apologize to you who have felt the sting of hatred and meanness. Please trust me when I say not all of us feel bitter toward you and do receive you as wonderful Americans.
I find the hate campaign fostered by some politicians disgusting and truly un-American.
Many of our families arrived here seeking relief from oppressive forms of government and the freedoms enshrined in the U.S Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Shame on those who feel they must belittle others to make themselves feel special. May we all respect others as we respect ourselves.
Mitch Cohen
Mutual 15
Editor:
I just read the letter to the editor from Mitzi Winks (March 18). It stated the facts succinctly and omitted any negativity. It was a pleasure to read a letter with the emphasis on the community and not on “self.”
Dr. Shirley Naret
Mutual 2
Editor:
I love the statue right where it is, and I sincerely thank the donors for their thoughtful and generous gift! I smiled the very first time I saw it and continue to smile every time I drive by.
Joan Tarro
Mutual 6
Editor:
It seems that residents are welcoming the controversy that the “Elder Folk” statue has created. Indeed several visitors from outside our community have already dubbed it the homage to “Seizure” or “Geezer” World.
This statue serves to promote the stereotype of seniors being frail, inactive and unfashionably dressed.
Granted, art lies in the eye of the beholder, but if we and visitors are forced to continually eyeball this at the entrance to the main hub of Leisure World, then we can also expect that the statue will continue to be “adorned” with items of free speech, such as a box of Depends and a push-up bra to help with that clingy bodice the elderly woman is sporting.
Bravo to the artist who has so accurately captured such a “sweet” moment in time.
Anne Lovdahl
Mutual 12
Editor:
When a lovely, poignant sculpture was given to Leisure World, I’m sure the donors had no idea of the wide range of disagreement their gift would cause. I love it; however, I’ve been worried about its safety since I first saw it and realized there had already been vandalism.
Blue paint had been smeared on the kitten’s face (since removed).
I was very concerned about the location then. Now I’m even more so, considering how many people seem to hate it. I feel this art should be moved to a more secure location for its own safety.
Personally I’d love to see this sculpture moved to the circle rose garden with the flags between clubhouses 3 and 4. If the Garden Club could give approval to removing perhaps three or four rose bushes, this work of art could nestle in among the remaining bushes and shouldn’t bother anyone’s sensibilities there.
Laura Arnold
Mutual 14
Editor:
As a fairly new person living here, I was surprised at the reaction to the generous, heartfelt sculpture that was donated for all to enjoy. My daughter first brought it to my attention, and we appreciate it.
Before my husband died, we loved to sit close together on the sofa to talk, watch television or just to be.
This started at the beginning of our relationship and continued. We were both active, as many are in Leisure World.
This sculpture represents a precious part of a relationship. It certainly was not given to entice people to come and live here.
Leisure World sells itself. Please have a grateful heart and be thankful.
Christine Bird
Mutual 5
Republicans and Democrats stand against hate
LW Democratic Club
Because of our long history of shared values and respect for equal opportunity for all, the Democratic Club stands united with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPA) community here in Leisure World in speaking out against all forms of inflammatory rhetoric or outrageous statements.
Bigotry, racism, fear and xenophobia have no place in our community.
Mary Larson
immediate past president
SBLW Democratic Club
LW Republican Club
There are a few things that transcend party politics, and one of them is racism. The leadership team of the Republican Club wants everyone to know that it has no patience with those who practice racism and hatred.
It does not matter how strongly people disagree on issues; there is never an excuse for racism or hate. “Community Unity” has been the overriding theme of LW during this unprecedented year of shutdowns and isolation. We support every effort to encourage all members of our community that we are all in this together.
We reject, and continue to stand firmly against, racism in all of its forms. We believe in respect for and respectful treatment of all people, including those with whom we strongly disagree.
America has come a long way toward the goal that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. put forward over 50 years ago when he said, “I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
Let’s continue the fight.
Brian Harmon
vice president
LW Republican Club
Government
GRF Meetings
Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Public health and safety measures will be in place to protect membership and staff, with limited in-person seating at Clubhouse 4. Physical distancing and wearing a face mask are required.
Thurs., March 25 Architectural Design Review Committee
Clubhouse 4 1 p.m.
Mon., March 29 Executive Session of the Executive Committee
Admin. Conference Room 1 p.m.
Thurs., April 1 COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee
Clubhouse 4 1 p.m.
Fri., April 2 GRF Board Executive Session
virtual 1 p.m.
Mon., April 5 Special GRF Board Meeting
Clubhouse 4 10 a.m.
Mon., April 5 Recreation Committee
Clubhouse 4 1 p.m.
Wed., April 7 Physical Property Committee
Clubhouse 4 1 p.m.
Thurs., April 8 Communications/IT Committee
Clubhouse 4 1 p.m.
Fri., April 9 Executive Committee
Clubhouse 4 1 p.m.
Mon., April 12 Mutual Administration Committee
Clubhouse 4 1 p.m.
Wed., April 14 Security, Bus & Traffic Committee
Clubhouse 4 1 p.m.
Mon., April 19 Finance Committee
Clubhouse 4 10 a.m.
Tues., April 20 Website Ad Hoc Committee
Clubhouse 4 1 p.m.
Carport Cleaning Schedule 2021
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
LW Community Guide 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the production of the LW Community Guide in 2020. If there are any changes to your information for the White Pages from 2019, or if you weren’t included in 2019 but want to be in 2021, contact pattym@lwsb.com with your name and address and/or phone number.
Call for Candidates
Mutual and GRF election cycle continues
Since 1962, Leisure World, Seal Beach, has operated on a united community spirit. There is no one more interested in their home, Mutual and community than LWers and their fellow shareholders. Only they can truly understand the value of the LW life and lifestyle and have the motivation to see their Mutual, as well as the entire community, prosper.
Being part of a Mutual or GRF Board places shareholders in the middle of the decision-making process, with their voice and opinions heard as they represent their fellow shareholders for a collective benefit.
Pride in community, patience and motivation to help others are very important qualities for running for a seat on their Mutual or GRF Board. It is the strength of the vast and varied experience each director has, as well as the collective strength of the Board, that builds community and protects LW’s lifestyle and homes. The skills and knowledge a person has compiled through the years will be put to good use.
The duly elected Mutual and GRF Boards set into operation the day-to-day business of each mutual corporation and Trust property and all of its amenities. Directors address the issues of most importance to their electorate—that is, their fellow shareholders. Board directors find solutions to existing problems, large and small. The job takes time, effort and a willingness to donate a portion of everyday life to the community.
As a community of more than 9,000 highly qualified shareholders, there is so much expertise to offer. New ideas and perspectives are always needed, which means volunteers are needed. Though some deadlines have passed, there’s still time for candidates for Mutuals 1, 5, 12, 15 and 17, as well as the GRF Board of Directors.
The schedule below gives more details as to the Mutuals’ and GRF elections schedule. Anyone interested in or who has questions relating to becoming a candidate for his or her Mutual or GRF Board of Directors should contact the Stock Transfer Office at (562) 431-6586, ext. 346.
Mutual Meetings
Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their mutual boards (schedule subject to change).
Thurs., March 25 Mutual 1
virtual 9 a.m.
Fri., March 26 Mutual 6
virtual 9:30 a.m.
Thurs., April 1 Presidents’ Council
virtual 9 a.m.
Tues., April 6 Mutual 16
virtual 9:30 a.m.
Tues., April 6 Mutual 17
virtual 1:30 p.m.
Recap of GRF Board Activity, March 23
Announcements
MOVED and duly approved to support the actions being taken into the investigation of the hate/bias crime of March 22.
Approved Consent Agenda: MOVED and duly approved the Committee/Board minutes for the month of February—the Feb. 1 Recreation Committee Board meeting, the Feb. 3 Physical Property Committee Board meeting, the Feb. 12, Executive Committee Board meeting, the Feb. 23 GRF Board of Directors meeting—as well as the GRF Board Report, dated March 23, and the acceptance of the Financial Statements, February, for Audit.
Reports
MOVED to accept the AB 3182 Ad Hoc Committee’s final report and formally recognize the dissolution of the committee.
MOVED to accept the GRF Bulk Cable Ad Hoc Committee’s final report and formally recognize the dissolution of the committee.
General
Approve Sublease for United Medical Imaging (UMI): MOVED to approve the sublease of space within the Health Care Center, between Monarch Medical and United Medical Imaging.
AB 3182 Ad Hoc Committee
TENTATIVE VOTE: Amend 70-1400-1, Use of GRF (Trust) Facilities: MOVED to tentatively amend 70-1400-1, Use of GRF (Trust) Facilities, as presented, pending a 28-day notification to the members, and a final decision by the GRF Board of Directors on April 27.
COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee
70-1448-3F, Fitness Center, Phase One—Reopening Request: MOVED to approve the reopening of Trust Property known as the Fitness Center in Clubhouse 6 under 70-1448-3F, Fitness Center Phase One—Emergency Operational Procedures with a maximum capacity of 10 percent of the equipment area only.
70-1448-3H, Library Phase One—Reopening Request: MOVED to approve the reopening of Trust Property known as LW Library under 70-1448-3H, Library, Phase One—Emergency Operational Procedures.
70-1448-3K, Clubhouses 1 and 2 Woodshops—Reopening Request: MOVED to approve the reopening of Trust Property known as Clubhouse 1 and Clubhouse 2 Woodshops under 70-1448-3K Phase One—Emergency Operational Procedures.
70-1448-3M, Art Room—Reopening Request: MOVED to approve the reopening of Trust Property known as Clubhouse 4, Art Room, under 70-1448-3M, Phase One—Emergency Operational Procedure.
70-1448-3N, Ceramics Room, Phase One—Reopening Request: MOVED to approve the reopening of Trust Property known as Clubhouse 4, Ceramics Room, under 70-1448-3N, Phase One—Emergency Operational.
70-1448-3O, Lapidary Room, Phase One—Reopening Request: MOVED to approve the reopening of Trust Property known as Clubhouse 4, Lapidary Room, under 70-1448-3O, Phase One—Emergency Operational Procedure.
70-1448-3P, Veterans Plaza, Phase Two—Expanded Request: MOVED to approve the expanded use of Trust Property known as Veterans Plaza, currently open in Phase One, under 70-1448-3P, Phase Two—Emergency Operational Procedure.
70-1448-3R, Mission Park, Phase Two—Expanded Request: MOVED to approve the expanded use of Trust Property known as Mission Park, currently open in Phase One, under 70-1448-3R, Phase Two—Emergency Operational Procedure.
Executive Committee
Amend 30-5020-1 Organization of the Board: MOVED to amend 30-5020-1, Organization of the Board, establishing that GRF Board Officers may not concurrently serve on their Mutual Board, as amended.
Amend 30-1001-5, Glossary of Terms: MOVED to amend 30-1001-5, Glossary of Terms, updating the document, as presented.
Finance Committee
Accept 2020 Audited Financial Statements and Excess Income Distribution: MOVED to accept the final draft of audited 2020 Golden Rain Foundation Financial Statements, as of Dec. 31, 2020, for the year then ended, and the proposed Independent Auditors’ Report, as submitted by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, hereby accepting the above-mentioned Financial Statements and reports therein, reflecting excess income of $602,940, less cash donations of $78,806 received from Golden Age Foundation specifically for trust projects, for a total of $524,134, and to authorize the President to sign the management representation letter.
Pursuant to Policy 40-5528-1—Refund of Excess Income, MOVED to approve the distribution of excess income, per the audited and approved 2020 Financial Statements to the Mutual Corporations, per the schedule of disbursement.
Approve Reserve Funds for Investing in Indexed CDs: MOVED, in accordance with Policy 40-5520-1—Reserves, to approve setting aside no more than $200,000 in reserve funds to be invested in indexed CDs.
TENTATIVE VOTE: Amend 40-5061-2, Fees: MOVED to refer 40-5061-2, Fees, to the Finance Committee for review.
Amend 40-5522-3, Safe Deposit Box: MOVED to amend 40-5522-3, Safe Deposit Box, updating individuals who are authorized to access GRF’s safe deposit box, as presented.
Amend 40-5528-1, Refund of Excess Income: MOVED to amend 40-5528-1, Refund of Excess Income, updating the elimination of excess fiscal year, operations budget income procedure, as presented.
Physical Property Committee
Reserve Funding Request—El Dorado, Spandrel Replacement: MOVED to award a contract to MJ Jurado, for the replacement of the concrete spandrel and portions of the curb and gutter on El Dorado, by Building 198, for a total cost not to exceed $9,512, Reserve funding, and authorize the President sign the contract.
Recreation Committee
TENTATIVE VOTE: RV Lot Space Annual Lease Fee Increase: MOVED to approve the 20 percent increase in the annual lease fee for spaces at the 5.5 Acre RV Lot, as presented, pending a 28-day notification to the members, and a final decision by the GRF Board of Directors on April 27.
Notification of Proposed Changes to
GRF Governing Documents
Per the action of the GRF Board on March 23, in accordance with Civil Code §4360, Notice of Approval, the Board hereby provides general notice to all Shareholders/Members of the following proposed changes to GRF Governing Documents. All Shareholders wishing to comment on the proposed changes may submit your comments by either emailing comments to the attention of the GRF Board at deannab@lwsb.com or mailing comments to: Golden Rain Foundation, P.O. Box 2069, Seal Beal, CA 90740, Attn: Proposed Document Revisions. Please reference the name of the governing document on any correspondence you submit. All comments will be copied to the Board for review and consideration. The Board will take final action relative on these documents at its regular April 27 meeting.
70-1400-1, Use of GRF (Trust) Facilities
The Trust facilities of the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) are maintained for the use of residents stockholder/members of Seal Beach Leisure World with the following qualifications exceptions:
1. CO-OCCUPANTS
Persons, as defined in California Civil Code Section 51.3 who are not stockholders Members/Owners (M/O) but are approved by the Mutuals to reside with a stockholder/member M/O, shall be entitled to use all of the Trust facilities upon payment of the Trust Property Use Fee (TPUF), a fee equal to the Amenities Fee listed in 40-5061-2.
2. QUALIFIED PERMANENT RESIDENTS
Persons who are not senior citizens as defined in California Civil Code Section 51.3, eligible to be classified as Qualified Permanent Residents under California Civil Code Section 51.3, and approved by the Mutuals, shall be entitled to use all of the Trust facilities upon payment of TPUF a fee equal to the Amenities Fee listed in 40-5061-2.
3. MUTUAL 17 LESSEES (LEASED PRIOR TO JAN. 1, 2021)
Mutual 17 Lessees shall be entitled to use all of the Trust Property facilities upon payment of a Lessee Amenities the Annual Fee, as specified in 40-5061-2.
4. MUTUAL RENTER/LESSEES (R/L) (LEASED AFTER DEC. 31, 2020)
Mutual R/Ls shall be entitled to use all of the Trust facilities upon payment of the Trust Property Use Fee.
5. CAREGIVERS
Permitted caregiver residents, as defined in California Civil Code Section 51.3, and non-resident health-care providers, shall be required to obtain Service Passes and are not entitled to use any of the Trust facilities.
RV LOT SPACE ANNUAL LEASE FEE INCREASE
At its regularly scheduled meeting on March 1, the Recreation Committee duly moved and approved to recommend to the Finance Committee a 20 percent increase to the yearly fee for a space lease at the GRF 5.5 Acre RV lot.
The Finance Committee, at its meeting on March 15, reviewed the proposed fee increase for compliance to provisions of Civil Code 5600 (Boards may not impose assessments or fees that exceed the amount necessary to defray the costs for which it is levied) and approved a 20 percent increase in the annual lease rate, to be effective June 1, for a stall in the RV Lot and send to the Board for final approval.
Operational expenses are calculated at:
2021 Budget Expense: $20,656
RV Lot Attendant: $26,208
RC Admin: $5,094, at $18 per stall
FC Admin: $3,396, at $12 per stall
Subtotal: $55,354
Budgeted Income: $46,000
Subtotal: -$9,354
20 percent Stall increase: $9,200
Break Even: -$154
Number of Stalls: 283
The current annual rates are:
10- to 20-foot space: $170
21- to 30-foot space: $200
31- to 40-foot space: $290
The new recommended annual rates are:
10- to 20-foot space: $204 ($34 increase)
21- to 30-foot space: $240 ($40 increase)
31- to 40-foot space: $348 ($58 increase)
Health & Fitness
Senior Cuisine Delivered
Experience restaurant-quality meals specially made for Orange County’s older adults, delivered safely to your home. Choose from among your favorite participating restaurants and caterers, and receive lunch and dinner for two for four or six days a week. Meals are affordably priced at $9.95 each, with no additional delivery costs. Customers receive $15 off when they subscribe for two weeks. Use code 15OFF at checkout. There is a $7.50 discount for the first week, and a $7.50 discount for the second week.
Meal providers for the Seal Beach area include Blue Stone Kitchen, Jewish Community Services of OC, Norms and Zest in a Bowl. The provider will contact you to arrange delivery. No meal preparation is needed; just heat and eat.
Place your order online at seniorcuisinedelivered.mealsonwheelsoc.org/collections/resturaunts/seal-beach. For help or more information, call (714) 823-3294.
Let’s De-Stress Virtual Class
Stress is a normal part of life, but how you deal with that stress makes a big difference to your health.
Connect with others and learn tips on ways to better manage the stress in your life in this free series sponsored by Monarch Healthcare & Scan Independence at Home. Each session ends with a gratitude meditation.
To join the Zoom meeting, go to https://scanhealthplan.zoom.us/j/95741470401. The meeting ID is 957 4147 0401.
Sessions are every Wednesday at 10 a.m. until June 23.
Zumba and Dance Fitness Clubs
Get off the couch! There are two low-impact dance clubs you can join, both of which meet at Veterans Park. Zumba Club meets on Mondays at 5 p.m., and the Dance Fitness Club comes together on Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Both are free during the pandemic.
For more information, contact Jim Blanchard at (714) 487-2446.
At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
Saliva and nostril test kits are available at no cost for people who live in Orange County and are asymptomatic or have exposure concerns. The kits include prepaid return shipping. Register online via occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/covid-19-testing; orders will be fulfilled within 24-48 hours.
Don’t let your guard down yet
By CJ Blomquist
OptumCare
With indoor dining returning and vaccines available, it may feel as if things are slowly returning to normal. But don’t get too comfortable! COVID-19 is still around, and everyone needs to do their part to stay healthy. If you’re longing for a social life, keep up with the original recommendations on how to stay social while staying away.
Call up old friends. Just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean you have to avoid people. This is a great time to catch up with friends you haven’t spoken to in a while.
Use FaceTime, Skype, Zoom or another video-chat platform. Need to see some friendly faces? If you have a smartphone or tablet, it’s a great time to explore how these technologies work.
Plan for the future. Catching up with friends and family is going to be much-needed after being cooped up. Start creating some fun reunion ideas for 2022.
We all need to get out of the house at some point, but plan to do so safely.
Go for a walk. With the weather warming up, now is the perfect time to come up with a daily walking routine. Continue to wear a facemask.
Go to dinner. After a long year spent at home, going to a restaurant is a treat. To be safe, be strategic: Go at times when restaurants aren’t as busy, and opt for outdoor dining whenever possible. You can go with a friend or two, as long as everyone has been vaccinated.
See family—safely. If you already have both your COVID-19 vaccine doses and have waited the recommended 14 days, you can see family in person. But don’t see a lot of people at once. Spend some time with a few family members; it’s a way to get more quality time with each person.
If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, now is the time! Leisure World is continuing to hold vaccine clinics; be sure to register via www.lwsb.com/vaccine. The sooner everyone is protected against COVID-19, the sooner life will get back to normal.
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. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Caron Adler at (562) 439-5000, ext. 2, 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, March 25: Spaghetti and meatballs with marinara sauce, whole-grain roll, and seasoned broccoli; maple baked pears; roast beef-and-cheese sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickle, plus marinated beet salad.
Friday, March 26: Chicken enchilada casserole with red sauce, pinto beans, and seasoned cauliflower; sugar cookies; taco salad with shredded chicken, diced tomato, corn, black beans, cheese, cilantro and salsa dressing, plus crackers.
Monday, March 29: Curry chicken, brown and wild rice, and zucchini with tomatoes; jello with fruit; egg-salad sandwich with spinach and tomato, plus marinated beet-and-onion salad.
Tuesday, March 30: Turkey à la king, biscuit, and green beans with pimentos; yogurt with berries; Chinese chicken salad with mandarin oranges, cabbage, carrots, onion and Asian dressing, plus crackers.
Wednesday, March 31: Beef lasagna, whole-grain dinner roll, and broccoli and cauliflower; baked apples with granola; turkey-and-cheese sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickle, plus macaroni salad.
Arts & Leisure
Help Musical Theatre West keep shining
By Patty Marsters
pattym@lwsb.com
Musical Theatre West (MTW) hopes to “Keep the Lights On” with its virtual benefit series, which features concerts by Broadway and local stars.
Founded as the Whittier Civic Light Opera in 1952, Musical Theatre West now produces shows at the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach and offers outreach programs to the community. But, as is the case with most entertainment providers worldwide, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has kept its doors locked.
“These are challenging times in the theater community, and benefit concerts that allow audiences an intimate concert experience have become vital for theaters across the country,” said MTW executive director Paul Garman.
Partnering with streaming and ticketing platform Stellar, MTW brings its stage magic to your computer or smart TV for $27.50 per performance. All proceeds benefit the theater company in its mission to “enrich the community with Broadway-quality productions, preserve musical theater as a unique American art form and expose people of all backgrounds to the excitement of musical theater,” according to its website.
Until Sunday, March 28, viewers can catch an encore broadcast featuring Terron Brooks, the star of MTW’s “Ragtime,” Broadway’s “The Lion King” and TV’s “The Temptations.”
Popular MTW and Broadway performer Cynthia Ferrer joins forces with Emmy Award winner Randy Rogel for a concert filled with music and humor that streams April 1-11.
Starting April 15, Jason Graae presents “Perfect Hermany,” a tribute to Broadway composer Jerry Herman, who was best known for “Mame,” “La Cage aux Folles” and “Hello, Dolly!” Graae hilariously portrayed Cookie in MTW’s “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and has appeared in such Broadway shows as “A Grand Night for Singing” and “Stardust.” This concert, filmed at the Musical Theatre West Reiner Rehearsal Hall, is presented in partnership with 42nd Street Moon, San Francisco.
From Broadway’s “Wicked” and MTW’s “Sunset Boulevard” comes David Burnham. The encore broadcast of his 2020 show streams April 29-May 9.
Anna Mintzer first appeared on the MTW stage as Alice Murphy in “Bright Star” and was part of the national touring company of “The Sound of Music.” She can now be seen on Amazon’s “New Dogs, All Tricks” and, starting May 13, as part of the “Keep the Lights On” fundraiser.
MTW celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special concert that streams May 27-June 2. A list of performers will be announced.
A stage veteran of 11 Broadway productions, Grasan Kingsbury has won Grammy and Emmy awards and has been part of Tony and Grammy award-winning revivals. His concert runs June 10-20.
The series concludes with an encore broadcast June 24-July 4 featuring David Engel, Larry Raben and Bets Malone, who have been part of more than 50 MTW productions.
Tickets for the concerts, all of which are closed captioned, can be purchased via www.musical.org.
Technology Classes by Miryam
Miryam Fernandez’s technology classes are held every other Tuesday at 2 p.m. Topics change each session, all of which are closed captioned. For an invitation, email Fernandez at mzzmimm@gmail.com. If you need help setting up a microphone and/or video or have other connectivity issues, call Bonnie Cooper at (562) 822-6358 before class begins.
Registration is required at least six hours prior to allow for technological issues.
March 30: Facebook
April 13: iPhone
April 27: Beginner’s Guide to Gmail
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Important Reminders
• It’s been reported that fraudsters are using telemarketing calls, emails, text messages, social-media platforms and even door-to-door visits to collect personal information and finances from individuals while promising to provide a vaccination. Please be careful!
• Apple, Microsoft, IRS, Social Security, etc., will never contact you by phone, text or email. If there’s a problem with your account, they will shut you down until you contact them.
Master Gardener Zoom Workshops
The GRF Mini Farm’s Master Gardeners are giving monthly workshops on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Zoom links can be found on the mini farm website at www.lwsb.com/mini-farm/ on the morning of each workshop. All are welcome to attend, but current and prospective mini farmers are especially encouraged to join. The dates and topics are:
April 8: Gopher Management
May 13: Terrific Tomatoes
June 10: Insect Pest Management
More workshops will be offered later in the year, potentially in person.
Grab ’n’ Go Meals
March 18-24
Clubhouse 6 Parking Lot
• 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.
• Saturday: Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que—barbecue, salads, sandwiches, 3-5 p.m., no preorders, cash/cards.
• Sunday: Closed.
• Monday: Kabobaholic Food Truck—chicken or meat kabobs, gyros, falafel, loaded fries, 3:30-5:30 p.m., cash/cards. To preorder, go to www.kabobaholicft.com or text (949) 400-4696; mention LWSB when ordering.
• Tuesday: Taco Tuesday—Mexican favorites, plus hot dogs, burgers and fries, 5-7 p.m., cash/cards, no preorders.
• Wednesday: Italian Burgers and Grill Food Truck—Burgers, sausage, chicken, steak and loaded fries, all with an Italian accent, 3:30-5:30 p.m., PayPal/checks/cash/cards. See the full menu at www.bestfoodtrucks.com/restaurants/pizzini/trucks/italian-burger-grill/menu. Preorders accepted via email to info@italianburgergrill.com or text to (424) 299-6291; make sure to specify you are ordering for Leisure World.
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All Grab ’n’ Go events take place rain or shine. Masks and 6-foot social distancing required. 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 https://www.lwsb.com/lw-live-sign-up/.
Pool Club
The pool cues held in lockers in the Pool Room had to be removed because renovations in Clubhouse 2. Pool Club president Dave Silva is looking for the owners of the two-piece cues so that they may be returned. If you are an owner or are a relative of one of the owners and can identify the cue, contact Silva at (562) 209-3183. Pool cues that are unclaimed by April 20 will be sold at a blind-bid auction on a later date.
Professional dancer Pat Erickson graces the Joyful Line Dance Class with cariñito, a Peruvian cumbia. Thanks to Laura Garcia’s suggestion, the class has learned the moves to the Jerusalema Dance Challenge, a global phenomenon that has been embraced by everyone from lawyers to firemen to flash mobs. The class is held at Veterans Plaza every Wednesday at 2 p.m., except for the fourth Wednesday, when it starts at 3 p.m. Under Jojo Weingart’s leadership, members take the lead to display their favorite dances in various styles, including country and western, hip-hop, mambo, tango, waltz, and more. All shareholders are welcome to join; participants are required to wear face masks, follow the rules of social distancing, and wear exercise shoes—no flip-flops or sandals. For more information, contact Anna Derby at (562) 301-5339.
Hui O Hula
LW club celebrates its 16th hula-versary
Hui O Hula celebrated its 16th anniversary “on the green” on St. Patrick’s Day. As is tradition, the dancers and band members dressed in green.
They celebrated the occasion by dancing the Green Rose Hula; eating a lunch of salads, corned beef on Hawaiian sweet bread and cake; and taking a group photo. Instructor Jojo Weingart (front) and her board—Kaye Huff, Susan Cucci (behind Jojo) and Yo Kishi (behind Kaye with hat)—recalled celebrating with dancers at the clubhouses throughout the years, including around a decade ago in Clubhouse 4 (see below).
With everyone fully vaccinated, thanks to the GRF, they wish the pandemic will soon be over so they can start enjoying class in the newly renovated Clubhouse 6. In the meantime, dancers will continue to practice at Veterans Plaza on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome; dancers should wear masks and soft shoes—or go barefoot . Call (562) 431-2242 or email Jojo@HuiOHula.com for more class and performance information.
Happy Monday, Get Strong Kick-Start
Prevent age-related muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, 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.
Rather than with a formal livestream class, interaction provides participants the opportunity to ask questions to ensure their form is correct.
Christensen’s fitness certifications and education include: certified personal trainer from National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM®); group fitness instructor from National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA®); health coach-lifestyle and weight management from American Council on Exercise (ACE®); corrective exercise specialist from NASM; Functional Aging Institute-certified specialist; Zumba® gold licensed instructor; and Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) level 3 golf fitness instructor. City of Seal Beach Business License: CHR0006, Personal Fitness Training.
Email wildfire1@truetomybody.com or call (562) 879-1954 for registration information.
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.
• Wednesday, 10 a.m.: Beginners’ Zoom class for Windows and Android users with Charlie Guggino. For an invite to this class, email joosuna29a@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. For an invite to this class, email 0501042@gmail.com.
• Thursday, 5:30 p.m.: The one-hour Zoom Party Social, hosted by Valentinetti, is open to all residents. For an invite, email 0501042@gmail.com.
—Joe Osuna
Leisure Bikers
Sunday Leisure Bikers ride to Long Beach Municipal Golf Course and have breakfast, then continue to El Dorado park for a 2-mile hike at the Nature Center. There are also rides on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All are invited to join; helmets, safe shoes and masks are a must. Call Mary Romero at (562) 810-4266 for more information.
Family Radio Service Users
Calling all Family Radio Service Users in Leisure World: The Radio Club provides an opportunity for a Family Radio Service (FRS) practice drill every Wednesday morning. Anyone who has an FRS radio is invited to participate. The call-in time is 9:30-9:45 a.m. on Channel 13/0. Be sure to wait until the radio is clear, then call in stating your first name, last name initial and mutual number. Remember to press the side button to speak, then release when finished.
For more instruction on the use of the FRS radio, contact Leisure World Radio Club President Rich Erickson at rjerxn@yahoo.com, or call (562) 431-6586, ext. 409, to leave a message.
Where We Live
Where We Live Club has heard from more than 300 shareholders interested in feng shui workshops. As a result, the club is hoping to broadcast its workshops via SBTV 3. Everyone who signed up for the workshops will receive notifications about the broadcast schedule as well as a list of required materials. There is still time to sign up via email at wherewelive@yahoo.com or snail mail at Where We Live Club, P.O. Box 2213, Seal Beach, CA 90740. The club hopes to offer in-person workshops starting in May.
This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members.
My Smart Phone
I love my new smart phone; it’s smarter than me—
A gift from a nephew and niece who love me.
It lets me send emails, all for a small fee.
It lets me get messages and jokes all for free.
It gives me the weather, the time, and a key
That opens the door to the future for me!
—Ethel Ina Carter, Mutual 2
Balance & Stability Class
A Landmark Balance & Stability class is offered on Saturdays, 11 a.m. A certified instructor teaches the free, 40-minute class that focuses on balance, shifting weight and cognizant activities. It broadcasts at around 4:20-4:40 p.m. every day on the Spectrum Cable Channel 1390 and is available on youtube.com.
Join the Zoom meeting by visiting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84982522530; the meeting ID is 849 8252 2530, and the password is practice.
The instructor is certified in Zumba, Zumba Gold, Silver Sneakers, and Balance & Stability. She also has certification from the Fitness Aging Institute and an ACE Group exercise certificate.
Literature Art Contest
The Leisure World Library is sponsoring a Literature Art Contest, for which LWers are asked to re-create a scene or pay tribute to a suggested famous work of fiction.
Any artistic medium—paint, ceramic, sculpture, wood, paper, needlecraft or other handcraft—will be accepted, but artists should be mindful that submitted works will be on display outside for several hours.
Participants will need to choose from among the following classics, all of which have been adapted into movies:
• “The Great Gatsby”
• “The Three Musketeers”
• “Frankenstein”
• “The Old Man and the Sea”
• “Gone with the Wind”
• “The Hobbit”
• “Huckleberry Finn”
• “Call of the Wild”
• “To Kill a Mockingbird”
• “Little Women”
• “Pride and Prejudice”
• “The Wizard of Oz”
• “Treasure Island”
• “Alice in Wonderland”
• “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe”
Completed entries, accompanied by a copy of the entry form, should be dropped off at the library April 12-15, between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Entry forms will be printed in the LW Weekly (see below), as well as available at the library.
Artworks will be displayed at Veterans Plaza on April 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with winners announced promptly at 2 p.m. First place receives $200, second place receives $100, and third place receives $50 in Visa gift cards.
Knott’s brings back its Boysenberry Festival
By Patty Marsters
pattym@lwsb.com
Though it has yet to set an official reopening date, Knott’s Berry Farm has offered locals the chance to experience its delicious seasonal delicacies. And there is no greater local delicacy than the boysenberry.
The definitive origins of the boysenberry have remained a mystery, but most people trace it back to Rudolph Boysen, a farmer in Anaheim. According to Knott’s history, the experimental hybrid of the loganberry, red raspberry and blackberry were wilting on the vine until Walter Knott transplanted the plant to his Buena Park farm, where he and his wife, Cordelia, nurtured what we now call the boysenberry.
As a means of staving off Depression hardships, Cordelia began selling jams and jellies made from the berries in 1932, and soon there was a small restaurant that was famous for its fried chicken and boysenberry pies.
More recently—the spring of 2014—Knott’s Berry Farm has held a tribute to the fragile berry with its Boysenberry Festival, offering both sweet and savory concoctions. While the hoopla of the amusement park is silent this year, there are more than 80 treats to sample.
As you walk through the park, you’ll find unique bites in every corner. Among the savory items are boysenberry barbecue carne asada pizza, boysenberry brisket tater tots topped with crispy jalapeño chips and a boysenberry aioli, mac-and-cheese bites over tater tots with a boysenberry Siracha ketchup, pork bao buns with a boysenberry kimchi and nam pla, Beyond Meatballs with a boysenberry barbecue sauce over cauliflower cilantro rice, boysenberry barbecue brisket mac and cheese, boysenberry beef stew over Spanish rice, apple-and-chicken sausage with boysenberry mustard on a boysenberry bun, elote with boysenberry mayo and cotija cheese, pastrami sandwich on a pretzel bun with provolone cheese and boysenberry mustard, Thai green curry and veggies in a spicy noodle bowl with a boysenberry drizzle, açai bowl with boysenberries, turkey sandwich on a Hawaiian bun with brie cheese and a boysenberry-cranberry relish, cheeseburger with a boysenberry-onion spread on a brioche bun, veggie sliders on a pretzel bun with a boysenberry aioli, boysenberry barbecue meatloaf, boysenberry balsamic Brussels sprouts, boysenberry-flavored shrimp and grits, salmon and orzo salad with boysenberries, boysenberry-barbecue-glazed wings, Philly cheese fries with a boysenberry-onion topping, boysenberry queso dip, Mexican street corn chowder with boysenberry tortilla strips, etouffee with shrimp and boysenberry sausage over rice, shrimp taco with boysenberry salsa, boysenberry shrimp ceviche, chef’s special tamale with a boysenberry roja sauce, popcorn with a boysenberry butter, veggie chili with boysenberry cilantro lime cauliflower rice, boysenberry mashed potato bowl with grilled chicken or tofu and corn, chicken tenders sandwich with a boysenberry mayo on a brioche bun, and chicken tenders with a boysenberry aioli.
On the sweeter side, there’s boysenberry pie with whipped cream, boysenberry cake with boysenberry cream cheese icing, boysenberry crisp with vanilla ice cream, boysenberry macaron, boysenberry bread pudding with a crème anglaise, vegan boysenberry lemon and almond loaf, funnel cake with boysenberry ice cream and a lemon drizzle, red raspberry cheesecake with whipped cream and a boysenberry drizzle, Fun Bun with a boysenberry glaze, boysenberry Dippin’ Dots, boysenberry key lime tart, “Hint of Lemon” churro bites or funnel fries with a boysenberry-and-chocolate dipping sauce, boysenberry and white chocolate chip cookie sandwich filled with vanilla soft serve, boysenberry ice cream float with boysenberry ice cream, red concha stuffed with boysenberry ice cream, and boysenberry thumbprint cookies.
Wash it all down with a boysenberry and basil lemonade, boysenberry aqua fresca, boysenberry smoothie, boysenberry ICEE float made with vanilla soft serve, or boysenberry milk tea with popping pearls. Or, for a more adult beverage, try a boysenberry iced Irish cream coffee, boysenberry Cosmopolitan, boysenberry wine, boysenberry sangria, boysenberry slushy Sangria, frozen boysenberry mai tai, or Champagne and boysenberry soft serve ice cream float.
There’s even boysenberry-themed merchandise from more than 20 local crafters.
Knott’s Taste of Boysenberry Festival runs through May 2. Masks and special tasting cards are required for entry. Regular tasting cards cost $45 (plus tax) and include five food tastings. The cards are date-specific and must be purchased online prior to the date of visit. You can view the calendar of available days and hours and purchase the cards at www.knotts.com/events/taste-of-boysenberry-festival.
Golf League Results
A very dreary, overcast morning greeted seven intrepid golfers on March 15 at the David L. Baker executive golf course. It’s a tricky, par-62, 4,000-yard course with no par-5s, but plenty of water hazards and troublesome bunkers. With the threat of significant rain, the players teed off at 7 a.m. with hopes of getting most of the round in before the heavy precipitation arrived. The avid golfers came prepared, carrying umbrellas and dressed in ponchos, slickers and other necessary gear.
Unfortunately, after four holes, the rain came; it persisted until the next-to-last hole two hours later. By rounds end, everything was very wet: clubs, bags, rain gear and persevering golfers. A hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate, plus a long, hot shower were clearly in the cards.
All scores are net (actual score minus handicap). A Flight handicaps range from 0-20; B flight is higher than 20.
A Flight Winners: First place: Dave LaCascia, 3 under 59, plus fewest putts; second: Fujio Norihiro, 1 over 63, plus a birdie; third: Bill McKusky, plus a birdie and closest to the pin on the 100-yard, par-3 third hole.
B Flight Winners: First place: Tom Ross, a very nice 10 under, plus fewest putts; second: Marv Ballard, 3 under 59.
In a reversal of fortune, a nice, sunny morning greeted six men, one woman and one guest four days later at the Riverview Golf Course in Santa Ana. Riverview is a par-70, 5,800-yard course, with sloping fairways, lots of water hazards, numerous elevated greens and strategically placed bunkers.
Twice a year, every golf course aerates and sands its greens and tee boxes to keep them well-drained and in good grass-growing condition. This week was when Riverview performed that task. The greens are sandy (and very slow) until the sand is worn or pressed into the grass, as well as rough and uneven from the aeration holes. Therefore, no fewest putts were counted, and as long as players were on the green, two putts was the maximum taken.
A Flight Winners: First place: tie between Jim Goltra and Norihiro, 3 under 67; second: LaCascia, even par 70; third: Larry Hillhouse. Jim had two birdies, and Norihiro had one. Jim was also closest to the pin on the 145-yard, par-3 second hole.
B Flight Winners: First place: Lowell Goltra, 4 under 66; second: Liz Meripol, 1 over 71. Guest player Mike Looney had the closest to the pin on the 100-yard, par-3 ninth hole. Looney has now played three rounds with the league and qualifies to enter the prize pool.
Both the Monday and Friday Golf Leagues play at four local courses, all within 15 minutes of Leisure World, starting between 7-7:30 a.m., except holidays. The courses are David L. Baker in Fountain Valley, Meadowlark in Huntington Beach, Riverview in Santa Ana, and Willowick in Garden Grove. In general, masks are required at the pro shops, but optional while waiting to tee off. No masks are required on the putting greens, driving range or the course itself. Golfers are respectful of one other’s personal space, social distancing is observed, and there is no contact with others’ equipment. Golf carts are single person only unless riders are from the same household.
LW Men’s Club membership is not required, and friends, ladies, spouses and family are all welcome to play and/or join. There is a prize pool for each round that players are not obligated to enter. Prizes are awarded for low gross in each flight, birdies, closest to the pin on two par-3s, and lowest number of putts in each flight. Holes-in-One and eagles, although infrequent, are generously rewarded. If interested, contact McKusky (562) 430-8618 or LaCascia (801) 674-5975.
Handicaps can be determined using local course handicap numbers and adjusted for the longer, more difficult courses outside Leisure World. Contact LaCascia for more information.
—Dave LaCascia
Chess Club
The Chess Club publishes weekly puzzles to keep the love of the game alive, since members cannot currently meet to play in person.
This week’s puzzle is checkmate in three moves. White moves first. Any answer by black, the white’s third move is checkmate.
The solution to this week’s puzzle’s first move is Rf8; the white Rook moves from F1 to F8.
Community, pages 15-17
Shredding volunteers finish the job after setback
By Anna Derby
GAF President
When the Golden Age Foundation (GAF) held its quarterly shredding event on March 4, it was anything but ordinary. The shredding service began normally, but had to stop about hour into the program due to a fire in the shredding truck. The fire quickly spread a thick smoke and strong odor. Recreation sent an LW Live announcement shortly after the fire, cancelling the event and preventing more traffic in that area.
Disaster was averted thanks to the quick response of GAF volunteers, who quickly responded by directing traffic away from the fire. A GRF maintenance crew also helped clean up a mountain of debris from the shredded documents that had to be removed from the truck and dumped onto the parking lot by firefighters.
Raul Gamez, truck driver from the shredding company, clubhouse custodian Valente Gonzalez; Security; and GAF volunteers remained at the site until 1 p.m. to make sure the parking lot was clear of debris and that all of the shredded documents were put back in the truck with the help of a forklift. GAF thanks maintenance workers Jaime Morales and Steve Staley, who carried out the process.
GAF was able to reschedule the shredding service to March 11, to serve those who were unable to attend the event before the fire.
Fortunately, the second event was held on a beautiful sunny day and was without any issues. There was a steady flow of shareholders with documents to shred. Truck driver Alex Guiterrez was very pleasant and a big help throughout the event.
GAF would like to thank its board members, Carl Kennedy, John Hlavac, Geneva Potepan and Linda Johnson as well as volunteer Ren Villanueva for their help in making this event so successful.
The GAF would like to thank volunteers Supara Ratanasadudi, Paul Pridanonda and Linda Johnson who helped unload bags and boxes of documents from shareholders’ vehicles to make sure the event remained COVID-19 safe.
The GAF extends its gratitude to those who generously donated as they exited the event.
Between two separate events, GAF served a total of 450 shareholders.
The GAF is grateful to the Leisure World community for its continued support of events. The next shredding event will be held in July. The date will be announced in LW Weekly.
For more information, go to GoldenAgeFdn.org.
Sunshine Club
Learn about the benefits of Medicare
Theresa Martinez with Anthem Blue Cross has 25 years experience with Medicare. She will talk about how Medicare works and its benefits at the Sunshine Club’s next meeting on Friday, March 26, at 10 a.m. All LWers are welcome to join the meeting.
To join, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84982089743?pwd=UGR3RlZRaUJmWmlSNE9KdTdNMUh3QT09. The meeting ID is 849 8208 9743, and the passcode is 508742. Those who want to receive the Zoom link by email should text their name, Mutual number and email address to (562) 301-5339 no later than today, March 25, at 5 p.m.
Martinez also has experience with MediCal, Medicare Advantage and Supplemental insurance. She works closely with individuals who have End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD/dialysis), diabetes and heart issues. She can assist Medicare recipients in California.
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.
GAF
Participation in Ralphs program raises $1,442.87 in one quarter
By Anna Derby
GAF President
The Golden Age Foundation thanks shareholders for their participation in the Ralphs and Amazon Smile programs. Participation in the two programs contributes financial support that helps GAF continue to provide free programs such as the shredding service, mobility aid loans, the tax preparation and many others throughout the year. Financial support, including general donations helped the GAF provide over 40,000 face masks to LWers and over $80,000 to Meals on Wheels, which provided meals to shareholders who were unable to prepare or shop on their own.
During the last quarter, GAF received $1,442.87 from Ralphs and $315.51 from Amazon Smile. The Amazon Smile represented a milestone. For the first time since the program began, the GAF received more than $300 in a quarter.
Both the Ralphs and Amazon Smile programs donate money to nonprofits at no additional cost to the customer.
Those who are interested in getting involved in the Ralphs Reward program or Amazon Smile can follow the instructions below:
Ralphs Reward Program: Go to www.ralphs.com and register using your Ralphs Reward card or the phone number associated with your account. You can also sign up by calling (800) 443-4438. Be sure to mention GAF’s nonprofit organization (NPO) number with Ralphs, which is FS 519.
Amazon Smile Program: Go to smile.amazon.com and indicate your charitable organization as the Golden Age Foundation Seal Beach. Now every time you shop on Amazon, it will donate a percentage of your purchase to GAF without any additional cost. Simply sign in with your existing Amazon account information and type in Golden Age Foundation Inc. as the charity you’d like to support (make sure the location is Seal Beach). Once you’re set up, make sure to shop at smile.amazon.com so the GAF recieves the Amazon donation.
For more information, visit GoldenAgeFdn.org.
sbtv-3 Listings
SBTV-3 airs on TWC-Spectrum Channel 3, Frontier Fios Channel 37 and online streaming at sbtv3.org/schedule. Have Roku? Go to http://roku.streamsource.tv/add/sbtv. The playback schedule is available at SBTV3.org.
Thursday, March 25
4 pm MCC Summer Evening
Festival
5:20 pm Hui O Hula 2021
6:20 pm Nova Scotia Road Trip
6:30 pm Tommy Williams:
Memorial Songs
7 pm Life and Times in SB:
Virgina Haley
8 pm A Tribute to Ole’ Blue Eyes
9:10 pm Aquarium of the Pacific
9:30 pm Ocean Perspectives
10 pm Shakespeare in the Park:
Cymbeline
Friday, March 26
4 pm Tommy Williams:
Memorial Songs
4:30 pm Oceanscapes #2
5 pm McGaugh Third Grade Show
5:50 pm Nova Scotia Road Trip
6 pm Los Al Jazz Band 2018
6:35 pm Sea Inside
7 pm Live at the Ford:
Celtic Show
8:30 pm Bob Cole Conservancy
9 pm Shakespeare in the Park:
Othello
10:30 pm Cerritos Center–
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Saturday, March 27
4 pm Hui O Hula 2021
5 pm MCC Summer Evening
Festival
6:30 pm St. Patrick’s Day Harmonica
7 pm McGaugh First Grade Show
8 pm LAUSD
11 pm Cerritos Center–
Matt Mauser
Sunday, March 28
4 pm SBCC 3/22 Replay, Town Hall
Pandemic Recovery 3/24
6:30 pm St. Patrick’s Day with Rob Roy
7 pm Life and Times in SB:
The Lawhead Brothers
8 pm Life and Times in SB:
Paula Thomas
9 pm Live at the Ford:
Lady Jazz
10:30 pm Ford Theater:
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Monday, March 29
4 pm McGaugh First Grade Concert
4:45 pm Nova Scotia Road Trip
5 pm Tommy Williams:
Memorial Songs
5:30 pm Hui O Hula 2021
6:30 pm Ocean Perspectives
7 pm Life and Times in SB:
Virgina Haley
8 pm LW Rollin’ Thunder 2021
8:07 pm Nova Scotia Road Trip
8:15 pm A Tribute to Ole’ Blue Eyes
9:30 pm Oceanscapes #2
10 pm Shakespeare in the Park:
Taming of the Shrew
Tuesday, March 30
4 pm Valentine’s Day Card for You
4:30 pm Oceanscapes #2
5 pm A Tribute to Ole’ Blue Eyes
6:15 pm McGaugh First Grade Show
7 pm Life and Times in SB:
Virgina Haley
8 pm Ocean Perspectives
8:30 pm Ford Theater:
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
10 pm Cerritos Center–
Matt Mauser
Wednesday, March 31
4 pm LW Rollin’ Thunder 2021
4:07 pm Nova Scotia Road Trip
4:15 pm A Tribute to Ole’ Blue Eyes
5:30 pm St. Patrick’s Day with Rob Roy
6 pm MCC Summer Evening
Festival
7 pm Oceanscapes #2
8 pm Shakespeare in the Park:
Merry Wives of Windsor
10 pm Cerritos Center-
The Four Tenors
*All programming is subject to change.
Jim Thomason (l), Ren Villanueva, Brenda Thomason and Sue Yokome greeted LWers at the March 6 COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Volunteers from the Golden Age Foundation and Sunshine Club helped at the OptumCare COVID vaccine clinics from January through March to help make sure things ran smoothly and efficiently.
Republican Club
Second vice president Brian Harmon discussed the history of the Constitution and how its principles still apply today at the Republican Club’s last Zoom meeting.
Harmon said that modern economic analysis helps demonstrate how the ideas of the founders are still valid today. Public Choice Theory is a relatively new area of economics in which analysts use the tools of economics to study and understand government and politics.
Although in practice the theory is highly mathematical, Harmon said it can be explained in simple terms.
“The most basic finding of Public Choice theorists is this: ‘Government is not the people,’” he said. “Government is people.”
He continued, “People almost always do what is in their best interest. Therefore, people in government do what is in the best interest of people in government. This is not always the same thing as doing what is best for the other people in the country.
“Public Choice Theory also supports the view of the founders that government should be limited in what it can do, and that the more local the government is, the better. Local government is usually more responsive to the will of the people.”
Harmon explained that in the area of civil rights, citizens in a particular region or area might have ideas that are contrary to ideal of equal rights for all.
“In these cases, the federal government often must step in,” he said.
During the meeting, the club also discussed ways Republicans can be more effective in conveying the message of constitutional Republican principles to others:
Always try to be kind and respectful and see the other person’s point of view.
If someone does not want to talk about politics, respect his or her boundaries.
Ask questions and really listen to what they say.
Don’t be afraid to admit you are wrong or you don’t know something.
Never be afraid to talk about and practice Judeo-Christian values if you believe in them.
Club President David Harlow said that he makes sure to never raise his voice, no matter what the other person does or says.
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It appears that enough signatures have been gathered to for the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom. The election will be called 60 to 80 days after the signatures have been certified. When the date of the recall election is declared, the GOP club will erect its booth and get back to work.
John Cox, a former gubernatorial candidate, has started his election campaign by running radio ads.
Harlow hopes that Republicans do not run multiple candidates and split the vote. If a recall election is called, there will be no runoff. Whoever gets the most votes will win.
Harmon said it is important to realize that you do not have to think that Newsom is a terrible person in order to vote for the recall. “Even if you think he has been a fairly good governor, it is still hard not to see the ill effects of having a state run by just one party,” he said.
Harmon said that having a Republican governor would likely not have a major impact on the direction the state government is going, but it would simply provide a voice to speak out when something is wrong.
“Any veto by the governor could easily be overridden by the supermajorities the Democratic Party has in both houses of the legislature,” he said.
The Republican Club meets via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month. To attend, email Harlow at dharlow50@aol.com to be placed on the email list. A link will be sent out before each meeting. Anyone who is unable to attend can email Harlow to receive the agenda and minutes.
Democratic Club
By Mary Larson
LW contributor
The Democratic Club will talk about the issues surrounding the efforts to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom at its next meeting on April 21 at noon via Zoom.
All interested LW Democrats and supporters can participate, regardless of whether they are club members. Those who are not already on the club’s contact list should email lwsbdemocraticclub@gmail.com with their name, mailing address and phone number in order to receive the login information.
Because of a complex verification and administrative process, final certification of the Newsom recall effort and setting of an election date is not likely to occur before mid-September. Nevertheless, Newsom is taking the recall attempt against him seriously, as should all Californians. Leisure Worlders are invited to Google “What to Know about California’s Recall Process” for details concerning the process.
A poll of 703 Orange County adults sponsored by Chapman University showed that they are basically split over whether Newsom should be ousted before his term expires at the end of 2022. In fact, Orange County residents lean slightly against the proposed recall, according to the survey.
The recall has received national attention, including fundraising by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Reportedly, the largest donor is John Kruger, an Orange County entrepreneur and education reform advocate who has given $500,000 through his Irvine-based Prov. 3:9 LLC.
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Club members, as well as all Leisure World residents, are looking forward to the time when we can once again engage in face-to-face contact with one another. In looking forward to that date, the Democratic Club’s board is in the process of developing plans for the reopening of a weekly booth outside Clubhouse 6 as soon as it is safe. When it opens, Democrats and supporters will have even more ready access to voter registration material, yard and window signs, club brochures, membership forms and information about upcoming elections.
Opening and maintaining this club booth will involve a significant number of volunteers. There is a job waiting for anyone interested in participating, either on a one-time basis or every week. Email lwsbdemocraticclub@gmail.com for more information.
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A Legislative update: Senate Bill 380, which amends the original California End of Life Option Act, went before the Senate Health Committee on March 24. Among other things, this new bill would extend the operation of the act indefinitely. For more information, Google “SB-380 End of life-CA Legislation.”
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Club members are reminded that dues are now calculated on a calendar year basis. For those who have not yet renewed for 2021, forms are available at https://sblwdems.wordpress.com/democratic-club-membership-2/ or by calling (562) 431-7275. New members are always welcome.
Leisure World Democrats and supporters are also invited to subscribe to the club’s electronic newsletter by emailing democraticclubsblw@gmail.com or calling (562) 296-8521. Remember to include your full contact information.
GAF delivers donated masks to two churches in Leisure World
By Anna Derby
GAF president
The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) received another generous donation of disposable face masks from Global Specialty Services (GSS). Located in Dallas, Texas, GSS is a rapid-response contractor specializing in environmental response and disaster recovery that assists all levels of government.
This latest donation from GSS brings the total number of donated disposable face masks to 24,000. GAF continues to work with the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) to distribute the masks to shareholders who are in need of masks as well as those who work behind the scenes in Leisure World. The final boxes were distributed to two churches that conduct services in the Leisure World Amphitheater.
Each week, Leisure World Baptist Church places a box of the face masks for its members and others to use. LW Baptist says it looks forward to warmer weather and the opportunity to return to inside services upon approval by GRF. LW Baptist received 1,000 face masks from GAF and GSS. LW Baptist has an average of 49 members currently attending its Sunday morning worship service at 9:30 a.m. over the past seven weeks its been allowed to gather.
Chuck and Sheryl Franco are the lead pastors of the Leisure World Assembly of God church, with an average of 60 attendees per week. The church recieved 800 face masks for its weekly Amphitheater service. Assembly of God meets in the Amphitheater on Sundays at 11 a.m., face masks and social distancing are required to attend.
In addition to the donation to the churches, GAF also provided masks to the clubhouse custodial staff as well as the landscaping companies and gardeners.
GAF is grateful it can help to ensure the safety of the community by providing masks to all those who work and live in Leisure World.
GAF extends its deep gratitude to Larry Dunn, CEO of GSS, who generously donated these masks, and Michael Rettig, who facilitated the donation. It would like to thank Diana Harrison for helping GAF connect with Dunn. Without this connection, all of these 24,000 disposable face masks to the community distribution wouldn’t have happened.
Animal Care Services
Long Beach Animal Care Services provides animal control services to Seal Beach. To report coyote activities or other animal control issues, call the 24-hour animal services line, (562) 570-7387, or go online at www.longbeach.gov/acs/wildlife/coyote-report. Remember to not enagage and give space to wild animals, strays and any sick or agressive looking animal you come across.
For Your Information:
When there is doubt about LW policy or rules and regulations, residents should refer to their Occupancy Agreement, or direct questions to their Mutual directors or GRF representatives.
OBITUARIES, page 17
Philip Vlaic
1933- 2021
Philip Vlaic went home to God peacefully on March 12 in Long Beach at Alamitos Belmont Rehab Hospital with his wife, Joyce, at his bedside.
Phil and Joyce sponsor Angel Gabriel Gonzalez, an eager student at his school in Mexico, through the program Unbound. Philip was especially grateful for his prayer heroes Christian and Claudia Barreto, and their children: Fiorello, Santiago and Joseph.
Philip was born in Chicago, moved to San Pedro with his family as a toddler and attended Barton Hill Elementary, Dana Junior High, San Pedro High School and Harbor College. He graduated from Pepperdine College, where he earned a BA degree in business and a lifetime teaching credential. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after high school, served four years in Germany, then returned home to complete his education.
Phil taught several years in the ABC School District, while moonlighting at the harbor as a longshoreman. Eventually, stevedoring became his life’s work. He was a member of the ILWU, working alongside his father and two brothers, first as a longshoreman, then as a foreman.
Phil and Joyce wed in San Pedro at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, where they began their faith journey. Throughout his life, he was an active member of the Catholic Church.
An ardent student of Sacred Scripture, he participated in Bible classes for over 50 years. His ministries in the church included catechist, choir member, altar server, Eucharistic minister to the homebound, Christian service and prayer ministry. He was a daily communicant at Holy Family Church in Leisure World and a member of the Parish Prayer Group. On his 84th birthday, he was delighted to be presented with an Honorary Doctor of Biblical Studies Degree.
In retirement, Phil enjoyed traveling with Joyce. During their numerous trips, he became well-acquainted with his new in-laws in New York, New England and Canada.They cruised on ships and paddle boats; explored Hawaii, Alaska and the islands of the Caribbean; the Mississippi, Hudson, St. Lawrence and Snake rivers; and sailed around Denmark, stopping to sample life at each town along the coast.
He was proud to twice visit his parents’ homeland of Croatia, viewing the pristine beauty of the Dalmatian coast and experiencing the Slavic culture and customs. He was especially grateful to have the opportunity to complete three pilgrimages—to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France, to the Vatican and cathedrals of Italy; and to the Holy Land, praying in the birthplace of Christianity.
Phil relished his 19 years of Leisure World life. He was a regular at the GAF Hospitality Room, swapping stories on a daily basis. He served as president of the Slavic Club, and was an active member in the Theater Club, the Enter Laughing group and the Italian Club. For a number of years, Phil assisted with Holy Family Church’s Sunday Afternoon Bingo Social. His income tax experience enabled him to work in the GAF tax program. In his spare time, he supported Joyce with her church and community service projects.
Philip was a man of prayer. He is remembered for his generosity, his strong faith, his kind heart, his gentle spirit and his valiant, patient struggle, facing the daily challenges as a 14-year Parkinson’s patient. He now rests in peace in his heavenly home.
Heartfelt thanks are extended to the amazing staff members of Living Well Home Care and Alamitos Belmont Rehab Hospital, who provided outstanding care, assistance and comfort every single day of Philip’s illness. They are our heroes. They hold a place of awe and respect in our hearts and are remembered in our prayers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Rose Vlaic; siblings Joseph, John and Goldie Vlaic; and nephew Stephen Vlaic. Philip is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joyce Vlaic; his favorite sister-in-law, Ann Vlaic (Car); niece, Michelle Browning (Vlaic); great-nieces Madison and Makenzie Browning; as well as much-loved relatives in California, New York, Massachusetts, Florida and Pennsylvania.
Due to the pandemic, Philip’s memorial Mass and internment are pending. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to support the charity closest to your heart. If you prefer, your contributions may be made in the memory of Philip Vlaic to Unbound Scholarship Fund , at 1 Elmwood Ave., Kansas City, KS 88103, or online to unbound.org.
—paid obituary
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Linda Lee Seligman
1941–2021
Born in Chicago, Illinois,the first of two children to John and Ella Gentusa, Linda Seligman moved to Long Beach via Route 66 when she was 7 and her brother John Jr. was 3. The family followed Linda’s paternal grandmother, Nancy, who served as an inspiration to Linda.
Linda was very social and excelled academically, graduating with full honors from Wilson High School in 1959. In 1962, she joined United Air Lines as a stewardess and thereafter moved to Manhattan, where she was thrilled by the city. She married Michael Bruce Seligman in 1964, and they had a son, Jason Scott Seligman, in 1968. Following divorce in 1971, Linda stayed in Manhattan, working as a legal secretary while raising her son.
Linda continued to visit Belmont Shore and each summer, she sent her son to spend additional time in the area with her parents. After her mother died, she helped her father purchase a residence at Leisure World. When she retired, Linda herself moved to Leisure World, where she loved the community and benefited from its loving support.
Linda was strident in her actions and beliefs. She was often at her best when the need to be was greatest. Having previously fought cancer, she enjoyed nearly 27 years cancer-free. Meeting her old foe again this past year, she was no less determined to win, but it was not to be. Linda rests at Westminster Memorial Park, where she joins her parents once more.
—paid obituary
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Mario Gerald LoBue
1923- 2020
Mario Gerald LoBue was born on Feb. 1, 1923, in Trinidad, Colorado, to Antonio LoBue and Girolma Ferrara. He entered into eternal rest on Oct. 28, 2020, in Seal Beach, California, at the age of 97.
Mario served in the United States Army during World War II, from 1943-1945, and was a prisoner of war between February 1944 and May 1945. Mario was honorably discharged for his service and dedication to this great nation. He also dedicated himself to furniture upholstery for over 30 years.
He lives behind his loving family: sons, Lawrence LoBue and Paul LoBue (wife Tracy); daughters Kathleen (husband Alex) Gelbard and Theresa LoBue; daughter-in-law Donna LoBue; and grandchildren Darren, Kevin, Trina, Jeremy, Jennifer, Brian, Brandon, Natalie, Jay and Paul. Mario also leaves behind 14 beautiful great-grandchildren and other family and friends who will love and miss him dearly.
Mario was reunited with his loving wife, Doris Lobue, and his son Joseph LoBue.
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Roderick (Rod) C. Ellis
1930-2021
Roderick (Rod) C. Ellis passed away March 3 at age 90. Rod was born May 5, 1930, in Kingsley, Iowa. He was the fourth of 10 children of R. Kenneth and Leta M. Ellis. In January 1950, he joined the Marines as a private and was discharged in 1954 as a sergeant, having received the Korean Service Medal with five stars, the Presidential Unit Citation with one star, and the UN Service, National Defense.
He worked for many years in the oil fields up and down the coast of California and settled in Long Beach with family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and all nine of his brothers and sisters. The true great love of his life was Maxine (Max) Sharon, a fellow music lover and LW resident; both were in a barbershop quartet. They were together for 18 years, and he cared for her during her final bout with cancer. What a pair they were! And what love they had for each other. We know that they are together again, well and happy.
Rod had a love of music and was a member of several groups that got together to play, pluck and sing. He played guitar, banjo, mandolin and about anything in between that had strings! He also loved playing billiards with about anyone who had time for a game!
Rod never had children, so he had a tendency to shower his nieces and nephews with love and travels throughout the U.S., visiting other relatives.
He is survived by his niece Jolene Macrae, nephew Robert Bryant and great-nephew Scott Macrae, along with numerous others scattered around the country.
Rod truly loved not just his family, but also his country and was a proud Marine. He requested no funeral and no services, and we will honor his wishes.
Semper Fi, Uncle Rod. Rest in peace and love. We love you!
—paid obituary
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In Memoriam
Rosario Cabanela Untalan
1918-2020.
Forever grateful mother and best friend. First year anniversary of passing is March 26. Rest In Peace, we love you.
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In Memoriam
Richard Francis Van
Wasshnova
1939–2021
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In Memoriam
Carol Franz 88
Cirilo Martinez Castellanos 73
Daniel Behan 62
Jorge Roca 71
Christian Soe 84
Henry Beltran 86
Richard Guillon 62
Otha Duncan 78
Jeff Seal 64
Families assisted by
McKenzie Mortuary,
961-9301
—Paid obituary
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Assembly of God
By Sheryl Franco
Co-Pastor
This coming Sunday, March 31, is traditionally referred to as “Palm Sunday,” the day Christians commemorate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, lauded by cheers and demonstrations of honor. As we look at the Scripture this week, instead of a detached, routine reading of this familiar passage, I invite you to take your Bible, quiet yourself and your surroundings, and ask God to give you a fresh understanding of his word. Ask him to illuminate the story, as if it were being played out in real time and you were one of the people in the crowd. Read Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-40 and John 12:12-16, putting yourself in the crowd along the road.
What a scene. Here comes Jesus, riding on the back of a donkey’s colt. You recognize him and the group of 12 who travel with him. What a rag tag and strange bunch they are. Former fishermen, a tax collector (not an admirable position in the day), a zealot (who might be identified in modern vernacular as a revolutionary who engages in politics and desires to overthrow the Roman government), and Judas, whose previous profession is not identified. However, just a few verses earlier in John, he is referred to as an embezzler and a thief. At the periphery of the crowd are some pharisees, standing apart, observing dispassionately.
You are jostled and carried by the crowd. The entire city is in an uproar. Those who are not involved in the action on the street are flocking to the scene, asking, “Who is this?” Word is quickly spreading that this is the prophet from Nazareth, Jesus. There is an almost riotous fervor as people are shouting acclamations: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessings on the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!” “Praise God for the Son of David!” “Praise God in highest heaven!” The shouts and joyful cries are almost deafening. As the small bunch with Jesus in the center approaches, you feel something rising in your chest, a knowing, an understanding that identifies Jesus as more than a prophet, more than a political king. He is the answer. It’s an almost audible statement, but where did it come from? How did you hear it over the roar of the clamor surrounding you?
The people at the edge of the road nearest Jesus are spontaneously ripping the coats off their backs and throwing them on the ground in front of him as he passes, creating a royal carpet. Others are waving palm branches as they shout in raucous celebration. Pressed forward by the throng, you look up to see how close you are to being shoved into the street. Suddenly, his eyes catch yours. A moment of personal connection. Messiah. It’s an almost audible statement, but where did it come from? How did you speak it, when you were being so crushed by the throng that you could hardly breathe?
The question to you today is who are you in the crowd? Are you the one who recognizes Jesus as Messiah, the answer, in the middle of the crowd? Do you know him? Are you one of the pharisees, a religious person who recognizes Jesus, but you do not know him as a personal, living savior, your redeemer? Are you one of the crowd, caught up in the emotion of a good parade, who is easily dissuaded and will join the same crowd in few days when they call to crucify Jesus?
Assembly of God will celebrate Palm Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Amphitheater. We invite you to come with the expectation of experiencing heartfelt worship and solid, biblical preaching.
LW Baptist
By Rolland Coburn
Pastor
Receiving Jesus as your savior makes all the difference in life. There are different responses to Jesus in history and now, and they result in either personal peace or no peace. The Bible says in John 1:11-12, “He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who receive him, who believe in his name, he gives the right to become children of God.”
Springtime, A.D. 30, Jesus headed to Jerusalem to accomplish his purpose. Jesus would identify himself as Lord and offer peace to Israel as their savior and king. Near Mount Olivet’s hillcrest, he sent two disciples into Bethphage village to bring him an unbroken colt never ridden with instructions to explain, “The Lord needs it.” They went and did so, giving the explanation. Bringing Jesus the colt, they put him on it, saddled on their cloaks.
As Jesus rode downhill toward Jerusalem, people spread him with their coats on the road, confessing him as king. The whole crowd began joyfully praising God loudly for all his miracles they’d seen: “Blessed is the king who comes in the Lord’s name! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
Religious leaders in the crowd told Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” Jesus replied, “I tell you, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” By this,he meant that his followers were doing the right thing.
The religious leaders’ rejection and unbelief grieved Jesus’ heart. As he neared Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, “If you only knew today what would bring you peace—but now it’s hidden from your eyes. The days are coming when your enemies will encircle, barricade, hem you in all around, dash you to the ground and your children, not leaving one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.” The judgment fell 40 years later, in AD 70, Jerusalem’s destruction. Christ’s coming as Jesus of Nazareth was the greatest fact of all history. That was the only way to reconcile us to God and bring forgiveness and peace. But it is hidden from our eyes when sin blinds us.
Jerusalem’s fall was temporal judgment. To disregard the salvation God’s son offers you in himself is to remain in your sins with no escape from eternal punishment. We must realize now, before it’s too late. Believers rejoice, resting in Christ’s atoning blood, facing the past,
present and future assured of Christ’s great love. And to those who have not believed, the invitation is still open.
LW Baptist Church meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Amphitheater.
Community Church
By Johan Dodge
Reverend
Last week we looked at the stories we tell of our lives. And especially the story of our relationship with the Divine. This week, we will be looking at what it means to fall in love: what it means to fall in love with another person, and what it means to fall in love with ourselves. Some of us have marriages that have spanned more than five decades. Some of us have been married many times and some of us have fallen in love but never been married, or maybe never even fallen in love—no judgment. Your life is your story to tell and if you have not found love yet, I pray you do soon. Because love is a process.
In our Christian wedding vows, we talk about two people become one flesh—becoming one body. But what actually happens is something closer to our unmaking as individuals and remaking as a couple. We will always be individuals and we never lose our self identity, but marriage, the bond of love, the commitment we make is the covenant of unmaking and remaking.
What does it mean to fall in love with God? The same unmaking and remaking must happen as we become closer to God. This is what Jesus means when he invites his followers to take up their cross: surrender ego and become part of something more than we could ever be on our own. Join me this week as we move ever closer to Easter on this Palm Sunday, March 28.
Join Community Church for live worship online. The church is planning a soft re-opening on Easter Sunday. Contact the church office to register. There will be limited capacity and seats will likely go fast. Call the church office at (562) 431-2503 or email leisurewccsue@yahoo.com.
Those who don’t have a computer or Facebook, can call the phone system and listen to the weekly message beginning Sunday evening.
There is a Lenten resource available in the church office with Daily Scripture and weekly prayers. Contact the church office to have one sent to you or pick up a copy at the church.
As always, if you are in need without another way to address it, call the church office to leave a direct message (562) 431-2503.
Congregation Sholom
Rabbi Rachel Axelrad will stream services on Friday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 27, at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom.
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.
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.
Congregation Sholom has silk-screened, reusable Congregation Sholom of Leisure World masks for sale for $5 each or four masks for $18, shipping included. All proceeds will go to the general fund. Email Murray Pollack at murrjet@yahoo.com or call (562) 331-3949.
Passover is coming with the first seder on Saturday, March 27. Due to COVID-19, Congregation Sholom will not have a Passover Seder. Last year’s virtual Seder is available on YouTube.
Blueberry Hill is offering several menus for $199 for five people for those who don’t want to cook for seder.
Eric Dangott has volunteered to pick up Passover food from OC
Kosher and/or Cosco for those in Leisure World who are unable to do their own shopping. More information to come.
Congregation Sholom’s chocolate matzah program with Susan Michlin will be on Tuesday, March 30, during an Intermediary day of Pesach.
Anyone who wants to participate in Congregation Sholom’s games, book club or livestreamed services on Zoom should call Ron Yaffee at (562) 430-7040.
First Christian Church
By Bruce Humes
Pastor
This Sunday, March 28, Christians around the world will celebrate Palm Sunday. This is the day that Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem presenting himself to the nation Israel as the Messiah, the anointed one, the son of God. All four of the gospels record this event, but we will look into the apostle Matthew’s account in Matthew 21:1-11.
Verses 1-5 say, “Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to me. And if anyone says anything to you, say the Lord has need of them, and immediately he will send them.’ All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of by the prophet, saying: ‘Tell the daughter of Zion, behold, your King is coming to you, lowly, and sitting on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” The prophet mentioned was Zechariah, who wrote the prophetic words 550 years earlier. It is one of many Old Testament Scriptures the prophets wrote concerning the coming Messiah and the fulfillment by Jesus.
Let’s pick up the text in verses 6-8: “So the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on them, and set him on them. And a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road; others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road.” In riding into Jerusalem on a donkey in this manner, Jesus is making a very public and deliberate pronouncement that he is the Messiah. There would be no doubt in the minds of those in Jerusalem at this time that this was Jesus’ message.
Let’s look at how the people of Jerusalem responded to this pronouncement. Verse 9 says, “Then the multitude who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: ‘Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest!’”
Hosanna means “save us now.” “Son of David” is a messianic title, and “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord” is an expression or acknowledgment of Christ’s messianic claim. As he made his way to Jerusalem, they at least for a time saw him as their king. This was short-lived because he would soon be betrayed and turned over to the Gentiles to be crucified.
We will finish up with verses 10 and 11: “And when he had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying: ‘Who is this?’ So, the multitudes said, ‘This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.’”
The same crowd that sang Hosanna would be hollering “crucify him, crucify him” just a week later. Thus setting into motion the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.
If you want to speak to someone or have a need, call the church office at (562) 431-8810.
Holy Family Catholic Church
Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place, next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion on Sunday, March 28.
The First Reading is from Isaiah 50:4-7, and the Second Reading is Philippians 2:6-11. The Gospel reading will be from Mark 14:1-15:47.
Holy Week Schedule
We invite you and your family to join our Parish in celebrating the Holy Week. May our Risen Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary bless you and your family. Here is our schedule:
Palm Sunday, March 28: Blessing of Palms and Masses: Vigil on Saturday, March 27, at 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 28, at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon.
Holy Monday-Wednesday: March 29-31, Mass is at 8:30 a.m.
Holy Thursday, April 1: Morning prayer is at 8:30 a.m. Mass of the Last Supper will begin at 5 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is from 6-9 p.m.
Good Friday, April 2: Morning prayer is at 8:30. Stations of the Cross begin at 12:30 p.m., and the Good Friday Liturgy follows at 1:15 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 3: Morning prayer is at 8:30. Easter Vigil and Mass begins at 7:30 p.m. There will be no 5 p.m. Mass this week.
Easter Sunday, April 4: Masses will be at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon.
Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent (Confessions)
Thursday, March 25, at 9:15 a.m.
Saturday, March 27, at 4 p.m.
Monday, March 29, at 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, March 31, at 4 p.m.
Masses
To receive a copy of the weekly parish bulletin, sign up at https://ebulletin.jspaluch.com or https://www.jspaluch.com/Subscribe.
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.
Those who attend must a wear a mask or face shield, sit socially distanced, and use hand sanitizer upon entry into the building.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
By Jim Greer
LW contributor
Days before the 179th anniversary of the Relief Society organization, President Jean B. Bingham spoke in a church news podcast about the influence of Latter-day Saint women and their role in bringing others to the savior. “I know that if we can harness the power of the women of Relief Society, no power on Earth can stop this good work,” Bingham declared.
“My message to all of my sisters who may be wondering where their place is in the church is to absolutely affirm that your place is in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, giving your talents and time and abilities to lifting and blessing those around you.”
The Relief Society has become one of the world’s largest, oldest, and most diverse women’s organizations. Originally just a small gathering in Nauvoo, Illinois, it has expanded to 7.5 million women in 220 countries.
Bingham reaffirmed that “one of the main purposes is to relieve suffering, whether it’s physical or spiritual. And that is a power for good that Relief Society sisters all have a responsibility for.”
In its early days, the Relief Society wrote and published the Woman’s Exponent. This newspaper fostered unity, expounded Gospel principles, and influenced the suffragist movement in the United States.
During Utah’s settlement, struggling mothers and babies often died in childbirth. To remedy such problems, the Relief Society sent women to medical schools in the eastern states to become doctors, nurses, and midwives. And soon afterward started the first maternity hospital in Utah.
The Relief Society began growing, harvesting, and storing wheat just before the turn of the 20th Century. Those commodities provided food for survivors of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and helped alleviate shortages after World War I.
In May and June of 2020, 57,500 volunteers sewed nearly 6 million masks to help health-care workers on the frontlines of COVID-19 in Utah. Additional mask-sewing efforts have been carried out around the world.
Currently, the Relief Society is sponsoring programs to alleviate child malnutrition and enhance literacy for women in various locations. Bingham highlighted that literacy campaign at the 5th Annual International Women-in-Diplomacy Day.
“One of the strengths of the organization is caring one by one for each other, making sure that each woman has a safe place to find support and encouragement as she learns and progresses. Because of their faith in Jesus Christ, they follow his example in loving and lifting those around them. And because of their understanding of heavenly father’s plan of salvation, they reach out to help others understand their divine worth—that we are all children of God,” she said.
“Wherever I go, I know I can count on women of the Relief Society to welcome me as a sister. I have felt that throughout the world.”
Beit HaLev
Facebook’s suspension of Beit HaLev’s Shabbat Shalom LIVE! services has been lifted, so the congregation can celebrate the Sabbath and the Festival of Freedom, Passover, on all of the online platforms including Zoom and YouTube.
To join Beit HaLev on Zoom, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9152434704?pwd=THJGTE1OUXI5VXFDTWtuZHF4K3VxUT09. The meeting ID is 915 243 4704, and the passcode is RavGalit.
To worship with us on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/galityomtov. To view on YouTube, go to https://www/youtube.com and search for “Shabbat Shalom LIVE!”
Beit HaLev’s Coffee Chavurah on Zoom will celebrate the Sabbath evening on Friday, March 26, at 5:30, followed by the evening service at 6. On Saturday, March 27, the morning service begins at 10:30, followed by the Coffee Chavurah.
Beit HaLev’s prayerbooks, “Lev L’Lev,” are shared onscreen on Zoom, Facebook and YouTube.
This week, the Sabbath preceding Passover is Shabbat HaGadol, the fourth of the special Shabbatot leading up to the Festival of Passover. The Torah reading will be from “Tzav,” Leviticus 7:11-38. It begins with a description of the ritual of the grain portion of the sacrifice that accompanies the eating of the sacrificial meat, the well-being offering brought to the Kohanim, the High Priests.
The Festival of Passover begins Saturday night with the First Seder. Beit Halev will conduct the morning service at 10:30 on Sunday, March 28, including the Torah reading from Exodus 12:21-51.
Rabbi Galit Shirah conducts a weekday Ma’ariv service every Thursday for Sim Shalom, the online synagogue. Sim Shalom presents livestream services Monday-Thursday, with a different rabbi each day. To say Kaddish, pray for healing and to hear a spiritual message, go to SimShalom.com.
Zoom classes for beginning Hebrew and Pirke Avot will begin soon. For more information, contact the Rabbi at (562) 715-0888 or duets@icloud.com.
Redeemer Lutheran
Psalm 118:26 says, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” From the house of the Lord, Redeemer Lutheran blesses you.
As the gates of Jerusalem were opened to welcome the Lord at the beginning of Passover almost 2,000 years ago, Redeemer Lutheran Church’s doors will be open for the worship on Palm Sunday, March 28, at an outdoor service beginning at 9:30 a.m. and an indoor service begining at 10:30 a.m. The Easter Sunday services on April 4 will be held at the same times at Redeemer Lutheran’s sanctuary, 13564 Saint Andrew’s Drive.
Following protocols for the safety of all, attendees must wear masks at all times, remain socially distanced and be aware that while the services will have organ music, the congregation must refrain from singing.
If you are unable to attend the services but would like prayer and Communion, call the church at (562) 598-8697.
Faith Christian Assembly
By Sheri Lemings
Pastor
All are invited to join Faith Christian Assembly in celebration of the greatest entry in the history of the world: the Triumphal Entry. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
The whole city was stirred when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem that day, riding on a donkey. “Who is this?” they asked. Have you answered this question in your life? We invite you to come and hear more about Jesus, the savior of the world as we celebrate Palm Sunday, on March 28, at the 10:30 a.m. service, and at the celebration service the same day at 5:30 p.m.
Out of an abundance of caution, all who attend services or events at Faith Christian Assembly will have their temperature taken at the door, be required to wear a mask before and after service, and have sit socially distant from others. Those who are ill should remain at home.
Due to COVID-19, Faith Christian Assembly is not having all of its regular ministries at this time. Midweek Bible study taught by Pastor Sheri Leming is on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and Grief Share’s weekly meetings are Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
To receive a free newsletter and for more information on the church, call (562) 598-9010, visit the website at www.FCAchurch.net or email contact@fcachurch.net.
St. Theodore’s
St. Theodore of Caterbury Episcopal Church is grateful to gather during the holiest of weeks. The congregation will welcome the Lord’s triumphal entry on Palm Sunday, March 28, and celebrate the glorious resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 4, at 12:15 p.m. in the sanctuary at 13564 Saint Andrew’s Drive.
With Alleluias exclaimed by prayers and presence, St. Theodore’s will worship in a traditional Episcopal service while abiding by the church’s protocols: Masks must be continuously worn by all who attend while maintaing social distance, and congregational singing is not yet permitted.
Join St. Theodore’s for a shortened but worship-filled liturgy led by the Rev. Reese Riley.
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I Clean Inside & Outside Or…
Clean Outside Only and Save $$$.
(562) 600-0014. LW Resident,
Rich Livitsky. Seal Beach
Business License #LIV0004. 04/01
WINDOW COVERINGS
562-596-0559
LEISURE WORLD DECORATORS
Shutters, blinds, roll-up shades, custom drapes.
562-596-0559. 02/25/21
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) 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.
HOME CARE
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
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. 06/10/21
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MOST AFFORDABLE RATE 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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Maria’s experienced caregivers, run errands, Dr’s appointments, cleaning, cooking, part-time, full-time, live-in. (562) 230-4648. Seal Beach Business License #CAM0006. 03/25
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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. Liensed by the state.
Gloria 949-371-7425. 04/15
HELP WANTED
Need part-time help – live-in 2 to 3 days. Light housework, cooking, run errands. Affordable rates. Leisure resident. Please call 562-330-8643. 04/01
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. 05/20
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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. 04/22
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Yvonne from Phenix Salon is coming to your home for perms, color & cut. 714-855-8465. License K336138. 04/15
HOUSE CLEANING
MOVE-IN, MOVE-OUT
WINDOWS,
HOUSECLEANING
CALL PHIL AT
562-881-2093
Over 30 years Experience!
Seal Beach Business
License #AB0001. 05/27
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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. 03/11
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Patricia House Cleaning, weekly or monthly. Excellent referrals in Leisure World. 562-397-4659 Seal Beach License LUC0001. 04/15
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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. 04/22
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General housekeeping, 30 years of experience. Bi-weekly or monthly. Seal Beach License RAZ0002. Call Gloria 949-371-7425. 04/15
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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. 04/15
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ELLY’S HOUSECLEANING SERVICES
We do the work – you relax & take it easy. You get the best job in town at rates you can afford. 20 years of experience working in Leisure World. 714-476-2100. 04/29
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 #CIP0001 05/20/21
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John’s Computer Services
562-733-9193
Virus removal, Repair, Training,
Software, Wireless, Internet
Security. LW Resident
SB License FUH0001. 04/15
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. 06/03
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We Bring You
$1,500 to $6,500 Cash
Cars Trucks Vans. SUVs
Text or Call
714-808-3084
Polite Safe Local Since 1975. 04/01
Electric CarTs/ Scooters/Mobile Chairs for sale
Golf Cars BUY SELL TRADE and REPAIRS. Call: 714-292-9124. 05/13/21
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BLUE PRIDE 3W SCOOTER w/Charger & 2 storage baskets, swivel seat for easy access. $500 or offers. 714-553-7104. 03/25
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Quicky wheelchair. Extra charger. 562-341-8470. 03/25
TRANSPORTATION
Need a lift? Pam Miller.
LW Resident. 310-227-1258. 03/18
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Rides by Russ with a personal touch.
Airports, doctors, shopping and errands. 714-655-1544. 04/15
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A PERSONAL DRIVER IS
WITHIN YOUR REACH
Dependable, professional,
Trustworthy transportation for
airport travelers, medical patients
Covid safety, limted scheduling.
Call Jim 562-537-1298. 03/25
Autos/Boats/RV’s
Trailers FOR SALE
Mercedes convertible CLK350. 2006. 91K miles. Great condition. Perfect fun! $7,999.
Tom 562-304-0880. 03/25
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2012 V6 Mustang. $10,000 – firm. 58,000 original miles. Great condition. Joan 562-597-6182. 03/25
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2005 Toyota Sienna Minivan, 68K miles, new tires, battery & oil change. $5,800 OBO. 714-598-8135. 04/01
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For sale: 2001 Lincoln Town car, white, grey leather interior, only 109,000 miles. Excellent condition inside and out. $8,500.
jamesbkent@gmail.com. 03/25
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 06/03
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A FRIEND AND A TRUCK
Your moving service, any size job. Call 310-387-2618. Business License RO263644. 06/03
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Twin Size Rollaway Bed, extra long, with gel comfort mattress, almost new $45. Great for caregiver or overnight guest. Charbroil countertop gas grill $15, wall mount hitch $15, rhino sidewinder RV sewer hose $20, fire ring with propane tank $20. 714-469-7519. 03/25
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For Sale – Virgin 30 CA MI Carbine rifle GM inland MFG 10/1943, boxed 100 round 3 mag 10 rounds each. Sell to best offer, call 562-799-1134. 03/25
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Sale by appointment: Jewelry, artwork, bedroom and living room furniture, women’s clothing, large and plus sizes; misc. accessories. (714) 855-8308. 03/25
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
Leslie’s Vintage Store
Looking to buy all kind of vintage items. Furniture, lamps, art, jewelry, vintage clothing, etc. Call Leslie 562-243-7229. 03/25
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Looking for a 3-wheel adult trike 20” or 24” wheel.
Call Carol (949) 378-7017. 03/25
FREE ITEMS
Free Hoover Elite Energy efficient bag type uprightvacuum cleaner with some attachments.
Call Phil at (562) 936-0150. 03/25
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Free royal electric typewriter. Mutual 6. 360-301-5940. 03/25
CARPORTS FOR RENT
Carport to rent – Mutual 3, 49-29. Please call 714-356-7056. 03/25
LW APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Unit available for lease, $2,200 monthly, at 13240 Fairfield Lane, Unit 172G, Mutual 7, full extended 2 bedroom, 1 bath, corner unit facing green belt. Inform relatives and friends.
Delia Silva 310-339-9808. 04/01
GENERAL
AVON
Lenora Browning, LW Resident. Phone 562-493-5457. Seal Beach Business License #BRN000. 07/01/21
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May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored and glorified, loved, honored, praised and preserved now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us: Please pray for Rosie. Say this prayer nine times of day for nine days and your petition will be granted. Must promise publication. 03/25
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Seeking pianist to play classical violin-piano sonatas & trios, intermediate level. Drummer needed also for larger group.
Please call (562) 296-5586. 03/25
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Creative Writer’s Workshop.
Focus on: Novels, Short-Story and/or Poetry collections – though we may consider other Fiction genres. If: you have a passion for writing, would welcome feedback/suggestions from other group members regarding your work, and have a reasonably agreeable personality (even if your axis is not placed centrally) please call to inquire. Currently meeting outdoors at a private residence in Leisure World. Serious writers welcome!
If interested, please call Shoal at 714-747-2146 to apply. 03/25
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. 07/08/2021
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MP CONSTRUCTION
General Contractor
Specializing in remodeling, Additions, Reconstruction, Window replacement and more! Call for a free estimate.
562-746-5400.
License #954725. 04/22/21
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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. 05/20
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. 05/27/21
PAINTING
Painting – Free estimates. 1 room or entire house & refinish kitchen cabinets. Call Jerry (714) 826-8636.
CA State License #675336. 04/22
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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. 04/01
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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. 05/20
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. 02/25/21
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY
CLEANING & REPAIR
All Year Carpet Cleaning since 1988.
Call Tito (562) 658 – 9841.
State Contractors Lic. #578194.04/15
SKYLIGHT SERVICES
SKYLIGHTS
CLEAN, REPAIR, REPLACE.
Licensed and insured.
Dan (562) 841-3787.
Seal Beach License #BRA0002. 06/03
WINDOW WASHING
WANT CLEAN WINDOWS?
I Clean Inside & Outside Or…
Clean Outside Only and Save $$$.
(562) 600-0014. LW Resident,
Rich Livitsky. Seal Beach
Business License #LIV0004. 04/01
WINDOW COVERINGS
562-596-0559
LEISURE WORLD DECORATORS
Shutters, blinds, roll-up shades, custom drapes.
562-596-0559. 02/25/21
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) 596-9906.
——————————————-
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.
——————————————-
“ROLLIN THUNDER”
GOLF CART CLUB
Offers FREE advice on buying and selling of your golf cart.
Also batteries. 562-431-6859.
HOME CARE
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
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. 06/10/21
———————————————————————–
MOST AFFORDABLE RATE 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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Maria’s experienced caregivers, run errands, Dr’s appointments, cleaning, cooking, part-time, full-time, live-in. (562) 230-4648. Seal Beach Business License #CAM0006. 03/25
———————————————
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
——————————————-
Elderly care. Live-in, live-out. 30 years of experience. Cooking, cleaning, medications, companions, doctors. Experience with dementia. Liensed by the state.
Gloria 949-371-7425. 04/15
HELP WANTED
Need part-time help – live-in 2 to 3 days. Light housework, cooking, run errands. Affordable rates. Leisure resident. Please call 562-330-8643. 04/01
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. 05/20
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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. 04/22
————————————————————————
Yvonne from Phenix Salon is coming to your home for perms, color & cut. 714-855-8465. License K336138. 04/15
HOUSE CLEANING
MOVE-IN, MOVE-OUT
WINDOWS,
HOUSECLEANING
CALL PHIL AT
562-881-2093
Over 30 years Experience!
Seal Beach Business
License #AB0001. 05/27
—————————————-
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. 03/11
———————————————————————–
Patricia House Cleaning, weekly or monthly. Excellent referrals in Leisure World. 562-397-4659 Seal Beach License LUC0001. 04/15
———————————————————————-
MAGALY’S CLEANING SERVICE
We make your home sparkle! 7 days-call anytime! Complete cleaning. Seal Beach Business License #M0001A. Call 562-505-1613. 04/22
————————————————————————
General housekeeping, 30 years of experience. Bi-weekly or monthly. Seal Beach License RAZ0002. Call Gloria 949-371-7425. 04/15
————————————–
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. 04/15
—————————————–
ELLY’S HOUSECLEANING SERVICES
We do the work – you relax & take it easy. You get the best job in town at rates you can afford. 20 years of experience working in Leisure World. 714-476-2100. 04/29
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 #CIP0001 05/20/21
————————————–
John’s Computer Services
562-733-9193
Virus removal, Repair, Training,
Software, Wireless, Internet
Security. LW Resident
SB License FUH0001. 04/15
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. 06/03
———————————————————————-
We Bring You
$1,500 to $6,500 Cash
Cars Trucks Vans. SUVs
Text or Call
714-808-3084
Polite Safe Local Since 1975. 04/01
Electric CarTs/ Scooters/Mobile Chairs for sale
Golf Cars BUY SELL TRADE and REPAIRS. Call: 714-292-9124. 05/13/21
————————————————————————-
BLUE PRIDE 3W SCOOTER w/Charger & 2 storage baskets, swivel seat for easy access. $500 or offers. 714-553-7104. 03/25
————————————————————————-
Quicky wheelchair. Extra charger. 562-341-8470. 03/25
TRANSPORTATION
Need a lift? Pam Miller.
LW Resident. 310-227-1258. 03/18
——————————————
Rides by Russ with a personal touch.
Airports, doctors, shopping and errands. 714-655-1544. 04/15
———————————————————————-
A PERSONAL DRIVER IS
WITHIN YOUR REACH
Dependable, professional,
Trustworthy transportation for
airport travelers, medical patients
Covid safety, limted scheduling.
Call Jim 562-537-1298. 03/25
Autos/Boats/RV’s
Trailers FOR SALE
Mercedes convertible CLK350. 2006. 91K miles. Great condition. Perfect fun! $7,999.
Tom 562-304-0880. 03/25
———————————————————————-
2012 V6 Mustang. $10,000 – firm. 58,000 original miles. Great condition. Joan 562-597-6182. 03/25
———————————————————————-
2005 Toyota Sienna Minivan, 68K miles, new tires, battery & oil change. $5,800 OBO. 714-598-8135. 04/01
———————————————————————-
For sale: 2001 Lincoln Town car, white, grey leather interior, only 109,000 miles. Excellent condition inside and out. $8,500.
jamesbkent@gmail.com. 03/25
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 06/03
——————————————-
A FRIEND AND A TRUCK
Your moving service, any size job. Call 310-387-2618. Business License RO263644. 06/03
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Twin Size Rollaway Bed, extra long, with gel comfort mattress, almost new $45. Great for caregiver or overnight guest. Charbroil countertop gas grill $15, wall mount hitch $15, rhino sidewinder RV sewer hose $20, fire ring with propane tank $20. 714-469-7519. 03/25
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For Sale – Virgin 30 CA MI Carbine rifle GM inland MFG 10/1943, boxed 100 round 3 mag 10 rounds each. Sell to best offer, call 562-799-1134. 03/25
———————————————————————-
Sale by appointment: Jewelry, artwork, bedroom and living room furniture, women’s clothing, large and plus sizes; misc. accessories. (714) 855-8308. 03/25
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
Leslie’s Vintage Store
Looking to buy all kind of vintage items. Furniture, lamps, art, jewelry, vintage clothing, etc. Call Leslie 562-243-7229. 03/25
———————————————————————-
Looking for a 3-wheel adult trike 20” or 24” wheel.
Call Carol (949) 378-7017. 03/25
FREE ITEMS
Free Hoover Elite Energy efficient bag type uprightvacuum cleaner with some attachments.
Call Phil at (562) 936-0150. 03/25
———————————————————————–
Free royal electric typewriter. Mutual 6. 360-301-5940. 03/25
CARPORTS FOR RENT
Carport to rent – Mutual 3, 49-29. Please call 714-356-7056. 03/25
LW APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Unit available for lease, $2,200 monthly, at 13240 Fairfield Lane, Unit 172G, Mutual 7, full extended 2 bedroom, 1 bath, corner unit facing green belt. Inform relatives and friends.
Delia Silva 310-339-9808. 04/01