LWW Translate/Vie Ed. 03-24-22

March 24, 22

Pool Party Planned

The Leisure World Aquatic Center is moving toward completion with a grand opening in the works for May 5.

Crews began applying epoxy flooring in both bathrooms Friday with completion  expected early this week. Plumbing and electrical fixtures are being installed. Plaster is being applied in the mechanical room. And the long-awaited appointment with Southern California Edison is now set for March 26, when the utility will install a transformer (see alert at right).

Meanwhile, the Recreation Department is in the process of planning a grand opening to coincide with Cinco de Mayo, so LWers can celebrate an upcoming summer of pool fun with margaritas and mariachi music. The event will be held on May 5 from 3-4:30 p.m. at the pool and 5-7 p.m. at Clubhouse 6

The grand opening will start with tours of the pool and speeches by various GRF officials and dignitaries. A surf music band will play at the Aquatic Center. Then people can move across the street to Clubhouse 6 for tacos and virgin margaritas that will be on sale from Koffel’s food truck and live Mariachi music for dancing. 

The Cinco de Mayo celebration will take place as scheduled, but the grand opening of the pool will be confirmed once the health department has reviewed the new facility and granted approval.

Construction Alert

SCE will install a transformer to energize the electrical panel at the Leisure World Aquatic Center on Saturday, March 26. Work is expected to start at 8 a.m. and conclude at about 5 p.m. The job will require the closure of the westbound lane of Golden Rain Road from the Main Gate to St. Andrews. The sidewalk near the pool will also be closed. Detour signage will be deployed for traffic control. Pedestrians and drivers should exercise caution in the construction zone.

Minibus Delivery Underway

Watch for delivery of the 2022 Minibus Guide, with new routes, maps, schedules and updated information on transportation options in Orange County. 

Delivery is occurring over several days, so residents may get their guides at different times. Delivery should be complete by early next week. 

Extras will be available on Minibuses and at the LW Weekly office near the Amphitheater. Staff is working inside weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Knock for assistance. For more information, call (562) 431-6586, ext. 383.

How to minimize theft in LW

by Victor Rocha

Security Services director

Overall, the community is fortunate to have a low rate of crime considering nearly 10,000 people live inside Leisure World Seal Beach.  However, a spate of thefts has recently been reported in the community. 

Some of the reports fall into the category of  “crimes of opportunity,” that is a thief noticed an unlocked car door or unsecured property in a carport and took advantage of the opportunity. 

There are many ways to minimize thefts, including:

• Do not leave valuables visible inside vehicles.

• Close vehicle windows and lock doors upon exiting.

• Close and lock doors and windows to residences, even when leaving for a short period of time.

• Secure all approved items, including ladders, bicycles, storage boxes, in carports.

Security is working closely with the Seal Beach Police Department to curtail thefts here. 

Residents are asked to report suspicious activity, such as someone loitering in carports, and may remain anonymous.

To report suspcious activity, call the  Seal Beach Police Department at (562) 594-7232.

LW resident receives Woman of Distinction Award

by Judy Warner

LW contributor

 

On March 14 in a ceremony aligned with Women’s History Month, Anna Derby of Mutual 5 was honored by U.S. Rep. Michelle Steele, CA-48, as one of Orange County’s Outstanding Women of the Year.

In a special ceremony honoring these volunteers,  speeches were made, congressional plaques were given and pictures were taken.

Derby received the public service award, along with Lisa Kim, Garden Grove assistant city Manager.

Derby is an immigrant who moved to the United States from Korea 40 years ago with two young children. 

Like many hard working immigrants, she worked tirelessly to make her life and that of her children better and meaningful. Her children are now grown with successful careers and children of their own. Instead of retiring into a life of leisure, Derby has dedicated her life to serving her community.

For five years starting in 2007, she served as an officer for the Leisure World Korean American Club, the last two years, as the president. 

In 2012, Derby started the Sunshine Club, one of the larger clubs in Leisure World. It was started using the Leisure World Weekly newspaper as the textbook to help non-native speakers improve their English. She now works to bring various leaders from inside and outside the community to empower and inform members. She even kept the club going by Zoom during the pandemic. 

Derby has served on the Golden Age Foundation (GAF) Board since 2012. GAF, the philanthropic arm of Leisure World, is dedicated to serving the special needs of residents. She has been GAF president for the last three years. 

She is well known in LW for her altruistic volunteerism. She was a leader in an effort to supply thousands of free masks to residents during the pandemic and oversees the quarterly document shredding events. She is especially proud of working with Meals on Wheels to provide food for isolated residents who lack resources and working to facilitate Leisure World’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics.  

Derby’s dedication to two Centenarian Appreciation Luncheons were recognized by the community. 

She is currently coordinating with the GAF Board for the third centenarian event on April 20. Because of the pandemic, this will involve visits by volunteers instead of a luncheon.

In her leisure time, Derby enjoys the Joyful Line Dance class on Thursdays, and she has performed on the stage with the Suede Sole Dancers group for special occasions since 2014. Derby is proud to be a video production coordinator with the Video Producers Club. 

Derby has always been thankful for the many wonderful opportunities given to her and her family, which nurtures her desire to serve others. 

“My children and I received so many blessings when we moved to America and now I am in a position to give back,” she said.

Derby is also grateful for the many supportive friends she has made in LW. 

Without them, she wouldn’t be able to reach out to the community she has been helping since 2007. 

“Leisure World is the most wonderful place to live,” she said.

Among other women who received awards were Je’net Kreitner, Garden Grove, founder and CEO, Grandma’s House of Hope, and Robyne Wood, Huntington Beach, founder and executive director, Robyne’s Nest, won Compassionate Community awards, among others.  

This is the first year Steele’s office hosted the Women of Distinction Awards since she took office on Jan. 3, 2021. 

Pile driving to begin Monday

Crews are expected to begin pile driving along North Gate Road as early as Monday, March 28. Pile driving is necessary to construct the foundation for a new sound wall along southbound I-405, next to North Gate Road. Work is expected to occur between 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and will continue on weekdays and Saturdays, as needed, for approximately three weeks. 

 The work is part of the I-405 Improvement Project, which is adding 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. For more information, visit www.octa.net/405Improvement. To sign up for construction alerts specific to the area near Leisure World, visit bit.ly/405LeisureWorld.

Discounted bus passes offered

As gas prices rise to record levels in Orange County and the region, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is offering discounts on the already reasonable price to ride public transportation.

A day pass on OC Bus costs just $5, allowing bus riders to travel on any regular bus route throughout the county. That’s less than the average cost of just one gallon of gas right now.

OCTA also recently introduced two additional ways to save with Value Pass options:

• Five single day passes for $15 (a $10 savings compared to the regular price).

• A 30-day pass for $40 (a $29 savings).

Buses in the OC Bus system run on clean-burning compressed natural gas. OCTA is also testing two zero-emission electric technologies on its buses.

OCTA continues to prioritize the safety of its passengers and coach operators even as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to wane. All passengers and coach operators are required to wear masks, as required by federal mandate, and every bus offers hand-sanitizer dispensers and masks for riders who need them.

Additional bus service has gradually been added back based on demand.

OCTA also recently became the first transit agency in the region to permanently offer a Youth Ride Free pass, which allows youth ages 6-18 the chance to ride anywhere OC Bus travels at no cost. It’s estimated that 1.7 million trips will be taken annually using that pass.

For additional information on OC Bus and specific routes, visit ocbus.com.

To purchase discounted passes, visit octa.net/valuepass.

1-405 Construction Update

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

NB I-405/WB SR-22 

Connector

Crews are removing asphalt and pavement and placing base, rebar and concrete on the northbound I-405/westbound SR-22 connector. This work will require a lane reduction to one lane until about March 28.

Construction is ongoing from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Crews may mobilize equipment as early as 6 a.m., and some activities may occur from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. as needed.

This work may be loud. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.

NB  I-405 Loop On-Ramp from Seal Beach Boulevard

Crews will close the northbound I-405 loop on-ramp from Seal Beach Boulevard for approximately one month to accommodate the freeway widening. The closure is anticipated in mid- to late-April.

Detailed schedule, closure and detour information will be provided before the closure.

 North Gate Road

Crews are working on the foundation of two walls along southbound I-405 adjacent to North Gate Road, which remains open. The foundation consists of 130 cast-in-drilled-hole (CIDH) piles. Crews will use an auger to drill large holes, install forms and steel cages and pour concrete into the holes to form the piles. The work is set to begin on the north end of the wall and will proceed south. 

Work hours are from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Crews may mobilize equipment as early as 6 a.m., and some activity may occur at night. This work may be loud.

 Bolsa Avenue

Crews are constructing the sound wall along southbound I-405 between the Bolsa Avenue bridge and the railroad.

Activities include soil backfill and compaction, placing concrete forms, and pouring concrete. Construction is ongoing, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, as needed for approximately one week. 

This work will also include intermittent nighttime lane reductions on SB I-405, between Bolsa Avenue and McFadden Avenue.

Honoring Centenarians-Birthday Card Shower

On Monday, March 28, Phyllis Lawton Poper of Mutual 14 will celebrate her 100th birthday. She was born in Kansas in 1922 and will be marking this incredible milestone with her family. Instead of a big party, she has requested a shower of cards from any and all who might enjoy participating.Send “Happy Birthday” wishes to Phyllis Poper,  care of Jim Poper, 2892 Bomberry St., Lakewood, CA, 90712. Phyllis, who is shown here with her newest great-granddaughter, will be the subject of an upcoming profile in the LW Weekly as part of a series recognizing LW Centenarians. Phyllis is a second-generation LW resident.

Classified Ad Deadline Changes

Classified ads may be ordered over the phone by calling (562) 431-6586, ext. 383, or (562) 430-0534; emailed to debbiek@lwsb.com or in person at the LW Weekly office, 13521 St. Andrews Drive (two-story white building at the Amphitheater complex). The deadline is Monday at noon for that week’s Thursday edition.

Celebrating Centenarians—Happy Birthday Jerry Uva

This is one story in an occasional series profiling some of LW’s most long-lived residents, those who have reached the milestone age of 100 years or more. The series is running in connection with the Golden Age Foundation centenarian event on April 20, which will celebrate these special residents. In most cases, a family member or friend has written the stories. 

by Terri Uva

LW contributor

Jerry Uva is looking forward to celebrating his 103rd birthday on March 24. 

He was born in 1919 and raised in Newark, New Jersey. His father Emelio emigrated from Italy and met Rose, who was a widow with six children. 

They married and had four children together, for a total of 10.

Jerry met Bea, and they married shortly after he went into the Army in 1942.

He was a platoon sergeant (T SGT) in the 9th Division under Gen. George Patton during WW II. 

He fought on D-Day, in the Battle of the Bulge and all over Europe and Africa.

He was wounded and received three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of five Bronze Stars. 

When WWII was over, he was discharged from the Army and moved his family from New Jersey to Southern California.

Jerry found employment in the booming aerospace industry. 

He worked in planning and production control and retired from Rockwell/Boeing after a 34-year career. 

He and his wife had five children, three girls and two boys. 

They took a few trips to Hawaii, Mexico and different parts of the United States. They also enjoyed going to Las Vegas a few times a year. (Their best friends lived there.)

He and his wife were married 67 years when she passed away in 2008.

His children continued to take him to Las Vegas till he was 100 years old! 

He has lived with his youngest daughter for the last 11 years, the last seven-and-a-half of them in Mutual 2.  

He still enjoys a good action movie, giving to different charities and visiting with his family. 

Happy 103rd to Jerry Uva.

Remember When

The Leisure World Historical Society, a 501(c)3 educational foundation, is dedicated to preserving the history of Leisure World, which is celebrating 60 years this year. Historical Society President Margaret Gillon has chronicled highlights in this weekly column. People are welcome to visit, volunteer for or donate memorabilia to the Historical Society, which is open every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 1. For more information, log on to LWHistory.org or SealBeachLeisureWorldHistory.org.

• March 24, 1988—Construction began on the long-discussed LW Administration building. The building was planned for easy access for residents with an elevator and handicapped parking.  

• March 25, 1965—The St. Patrick’s Day Golf Tourney drew over 80 starters.

• March 26, 1970—Construction began on Building 216 in Mutual 9 as part of a relocation program nearer to the “Northwoods Clubhouse.”

• March 27, 1969-—The newspaper picture showed the newly completed 4-million-gallon-capacity reservoir adjacent to the northeast corner of Leisure World. The water, which fills a 40,000 square foot area, is for citywide use in Seal Beach. 

• March 27, 1980—Leisure Market replaced the Alpha Beta market, where the Dollar Tree store and Roger Dunn Golf Shop are now located. Leisure Market was in business until 2007.

• March 28, 1968—The City of Seal Beach approved construction of a fire station on Beverly Manor Road (now North Gate Road). That station served for 40 years before being replaced in 2010 with the existing 12,000-square-foot facility.

Setting It Straight

The Celebration of Life for Bob Slater will be at 6 p.m. (not 4 p.m. as was incorrectly reported in the March 17 edition) on Thursday, March 31, in Clubhouse 2.  Refreshments will be served.  All are invited (for more information, see page 11).

Government

Call for Candidates

Mutual and GRF Election Cycle Begins

Since 1962, Leisure World, Seal Beach, has operated with 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; everyone has the ability to do and be the change for the benefit of all.  

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. It’s not an easy job; it 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. Everyone should consider becoming a candidate for a position on their Mutual or GRF Board of Directors.

The schedule (see table below) indicates the Mutuals’ and GRF elections schedule. Deadlines to apply for candidacy vary. 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.

Community Guide White Pages

Resident names and phone numbers are not automatically placed in the LW Community Guide’s White Pages. To be included, shareholders may submit their information to LW Weekly by filling out the form on page 55, placed in 2021 edition of the Community Guide and returning it to the LW Weekly office or by emailing pattym@lwsb.com. 

Those whose information has changed since the 2021 edition of the White Pages may also submit new information via email.

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

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

GRF Board Executive Session Agenda

Friday, April 1, 1 p.m.

Administration 

Conference Room A

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

1. Call to Order 

2. Roll Call

3. Legal

4. Contracts

5. Pending and/or Litigation Updates

6. Member Code of Conduct

7. Personnel

8. Adjournment

Community, pages 8-11

Sunshine Club

Learn about Meals on Wheels OC

Meals on Wheels Orange County’s (MOWOC) Vice President of Advancement Darla Olson will speak at the Sunshine Club’s meeting on Friday, March 25, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Olson has 24 years of experience in resource development, executive leadership, and relationship management. As vice president of advancement, she is responsible for fund development, corporate and community relations, marketing, branding  and communications.

All residents can join the Zoom meeting by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87427954280?pwd=dExQR2dDblZSbUNkQlVoclhrajFhUT09. The meeting ID is 874 2795 4280, and the passcode is  080651.

Those who want to receive the Zoom link via email should  text their name, Mutual number and email address to (562) 301-5339 no   later than today, March 24, at 5 p.m. (text only; no phone calls).

The mission of MOWOC is to nourish the wellness, purpose, and dignity of older adults and their families in the community. 

Currently in its 58th year of service, Meals on Wheels OC is the largest nonprofit provider of older adult nutrition and supportive services in Orange County, committed to erasing hunger and isolation through nutritious meals, friendly visits, safety checks and keeping families together through day services. The organization delivers 2 million meals to nearly 20,000 at-risk older adults annually, a number that has doubled during the pandemic. 

The core service, the Senior Nutrition Program (SNP), is comprised of Meals on Wheels, aka Home Delivered Meals and Lunch Cafés, offers low-income older adults the resources and support to combat malnutrition, isolation and loss of independence. The SNP deliver three meals a day, five days a week, to an estimated 1,700 homebound older adults annually who receive case management and in-home supportive services through Meals on Wheels. The Lunch Cafés pivoted to a Grab & Go frozen entree distribution during the pandemic, previously providing nutritious lunches and socialization at 25 community centers throughout central and north Orange County, serving an estimated 14,000 older adults annually. Planned by a registered dietician, each heart-healthy and diabetic-friendly meal is prepared by Meals on Wheels OC staff in its 22,000-square-foot community kitchen in Anaheim.  

The Sunshine Club will resume in-person meetings beginning April 1, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, on a first-come, first-served basis for a maximum of 50 people.

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

Filipino Association of Leisure World

Filipino Association of Leisure World (FALW) honored its members with March birthdays at its monthly meeting on March 13. The club’s next meeting will be on April 10. 

 FALW is a friendly, multicultural group that invites all residents to join the club for fellowship, dancing, singing, laughter and delicious food. 

The club will host Bingo on Sunday, March 20, in Clubhouse 2 at 1 p.m.  Easter Sunday Bingo has been moved to the  following Sunday, April 24.  

Upcoming events for the club are the Veterans Day picnic, which will be celebrated on July 2, and the luau on Sept. 3. The club will release more information about how to get involved when the events are closer.

For more information, call FALW President Eileen Merritt at (562) 486-1252. 

— Carolyn Motola

American Latino Club Secretary Amy Walker (l-r), Vice President Luis Moncayo, President Maria Rodriguez and Treasurer Carmen Edwards at the club’s March meeting. The club will host a lunch with a sub sandwich and sides for $8 per person, on April 14 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 11.30 a.m. The last day to order is April 11, Club members are asked to pay Carmen Edwards in advance. 

Senior Peace Club

Peaceful protest on March 30

The Senior Peace Club’s next Peaceful Protest will be held in front of the Leisure World Globe on Wednesday, March 30, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The club asks people to note the later hour due to daylight saving time. The peaceful protest  will be a rally in support of the Ukrainian people and a protest against Russia’s unprovoked and illegal invasion of the country.

The club will continue to focus on supporting the brave people of Ukraine in light of the ongoing atrocities being committed by Russia in the hope that continued pressure on Russia along with diplomatic negotiations will bring this tragic situation to an end in the near future.

A variety of signs will be available at the demonstration, but people are encouraged to make and bring their own appropriate signs. All caring and concerned people are welcome to participate.

Mutual 12 Luncheon

Mutual 12 will hold a luncheon on April 29 in Clubhouse 4 starting at noon. The lunceon will feature a country-western-style  box lunch. Tickets may be purchased from residents’ building captains starting April 4 for $8 per resident and $16 per guest/caregiver. 

Residents are invited to join their neighbors for a chance to catch up while listening to themes from western movies and TV shows. Winners must be present for drawings and door prizes.

Concerned Shareholders

The Concerned Shareholders’ meeting is today, March 24, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 1 p.m. There will be a speaker and open discussion.

Betty Morgan (front row, third from right) turned 91 on March 15. Betty celebrated this milestone birthday with some of her Leisure World friends in the Hospitality Room on March 14. The party was hosted by Debbi Fudge.

Korean American Association makes donation to GAF

The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) invites LWers turning 100 years old or older in 2022 to sign up to receive a gift and a special lunch delivered to their home by a GAF volunteer on April 20 between 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The presence of centenarians in the community are one of the many things that make Leisure World a great place to live. The GAF wants to acknowledge their special life achievement  by providing a special lunch for them and a friend or family member, along with a gift bag and a smile.

Each gift bag holds a Centenarian Certificate issued by the City of Seal Beach, a bouquet of flowers and a $25 gift card from Sprouts donated by the City of Seal Beach. 

The Korean American Association (KAA) donation of $750 will provide $25 gift cards to Hof’s Hut to each centenarians gift bag. 

Leisure World Korean Community Church also donated to the centenarian gift bag with $25 gift cards to Ralphs in addition to the Sprouts gift card from the City of Seal Beach. 

The special lunch for two will be donated by the GAF. 

Additionally, the GAF has been working with centenarians’ family  members to gather stories that cover more than 100 years of history and unique life stories to share with neighbors and friends in the LW Weekly.  

Those who would like to be a sponsor for the centenarian event or would like to sign a centenarian up to receive the gift bag, can contact GAF president Anna Derby (562) 301-5339 by Thursday, March 31. 

The KAA has supported the GAF through annual contributions. 

The Korean American Association of Leisure World, Seal Beach, invites all residents to participate in its activities. The purpose of the KAA is to promote fellowship, create and foster Korean cultural activities, promote the principles of good citizenship, and encourage community service.

KAA started to meet in December 2021 and had a full house at its last meeting on March 10 in Clubhouse 2. The club’s next meeting will be on June 9, with a special event to appreciate the Korean War veterans who fought during the Korean War.

For more information about the KAA, call Won S. Ryu at (714) 982-7793.

For more information about the GAF, visit www.GoldenAgefdn.org.

LW residents David Harlow (pictured) and Debbie Salling are now offering free “He has Risen” crosses along with their original “God Bless America” crosses to LW residents. Donations, which are used to buy materials, are appreciated but not required. To order a cross, call (562) 843-6963 and leave a message that includes your name and phone number. The Hospitality Room in Clubhouse 6 is open from 9-11:30 a.m., Monday-Friday. Residents are invited to enjoy free coffee and snacks and meet new people. On Mondays, Alianna Eaby (pictured) makes homemade cookies, with sugar-free options, for residents to enjoy with their coffee.

Hands and Hearts United in Giving

Hands and Hearts United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the community. HHUG accepts donations of clean used towels and new, unopened travel-size shampoo, soap, lotion and disposable razors. The only clothing accepted is new socks and new underwear for men and women.

To donate, contact Susan Hopewell at (562) 430-6044 or Linda Neer at (562) 430-3214 for pick up. People may also leave donations on the patio in Mutual 6-62A or Mutual 2-48A. Donations are delivered to the Long Beach Multi-Service Center, which provides a variety of services to homeless individuals and families.

American Legion Post 327

The American Legion Post 327 in Leisure World is looking for new members. Many veterans in Leisure World may not be aware of the Post or if they meet the requirements to join. In order to become a member, a person must have worn a military uniform at some time in his or her life, whether it be it briefly or as a career.

By joining the American Legion Post in Leisure World, veterans will signify their commitment to help less fortunate veterans. The only uniform a member needs is one of the Post’s “Blue Hats.”

People can volunteer at the Post’s fundraisers or just attend meetings and enjoy delicious food graciously provided by the Auxiliary Unit.

The Post’s monthly meetings are every third Monday at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 3. Membership is $45 per fiscal year. Post 327 encourages and welcomes transfers from Post 1000 or any other Post.

For more information, call Cmdr. Rich Carson at (714) 719-6872 or Finance Officer Lee Esslinger at (310) 491-8990

MiraFiber cloths from the Y Service Club available

The Y Service Club is selling MiraFiber cloths to raise funds to send kids to camp. The cloth plus water will clean any surface without chemicals. The cost is $6 each or five for $25. This is an ongoing fundraiser for the Y Service Club.

To purchase a cloth, call Glenna Hoff at (562) 296-5040.

Democratic Club

by Mary Larson

LW contributor

LW Democratic Club President Mary Tromp and Vice President Kathy Moran recently recognized two of the club’s centenarian members with a visit and a special gift to honor them.  Both Bea Roth and Lewis Parker have been strong supporters of Democratic values and the club.  

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The Democratic club welcomed Congresswoman Katie Porter during its March 16 membership meeting. Porter began her presentation saying, “Democrats are the Party that Orange County voters can trust.” She urged members to be aware of, and support Democrats running for election at all levels throughout the county.  

Despite the fact that Porter is a well-known member of Congress, two-thirds of voters in the newly configured District  47 will see her name on their Primary ballots for the first time. During her presentation, she outlined plans to get better acquainted with these voters.

She emphasized that she is fighting in Congress for affordable childcare, low-cost prescription drugs, climate action, and a strong, stable, globally competitive economy that works for everyone. She stressed that she is standing up to corporate special interests and doesn’t take money from corporate PACs or lobbyists.

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The updated California Democratic Party Platform is now available online. Of special interest will be the party’s opposition to the idea of requiring the state of California to provide yearly voucher payments ($14,000 initially) for students attending religious and other private schools, regardless of the income of the family.  Supporters of such a proposition have until April 11 to obtain the required 997,137 signatures in order to get it on the November. 2022 ballot.  LW voters are urged not to sign petitions supporting this proposed proposition.

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Beginning April 5, The LW Democratic Club’s Hospitality and Information Booth located outside Clubhouse 6 will be open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. until after the Primary Election in June.

LW Democrats and supporters can subscribe to the club’s free electronic newsletter for more in-depth information by calling editor Mary Larson at (562) 296-8521 or emailing  democraticclubsblw@gmail.com. People are asked to include their full name, address phone number and party affiliation.

Republican Club

by Brian Harmon

LW contributor

On March 16, the LW Republican Club took a trip down “Constitution Avenue” with Steven Maikoski, a constitutional expert who dressed in the uniform of an American officer in the Revolutionary War. The Republican Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.

Maikoski is the author of a just-released book titled “The Real Constitution and its Real Enemies.” He has written a number of books on the Constitution and has spoken nationally.

During the meeting, Maikoski talked about who defends the Constitution in the United States. He also reminded club members that when the choice is between a Republican who does not always support Republican values and a Democrat, Republicans  should still vote for the Republican. He said that in swing districts, if conservatives do not support the moderate Republicans, Democrats will take the seat.

Electing a Democrat, even a moderate one, to a legislative body increases the power of the Democratic Party, he said. In each House, whether it be the U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives, a state Senate or state Assembly, the majority party holds the leadership in that body. All committee and subcommittee chairs are held by members of the party that holds the most seats in that particular chamber. The number of seats in each committee is also determined by the percentage of members of each party. Therefore, by electing a Republican whose values a Republican voter may not always agree with, Republican Party power increases. The GOP as a whole has promoted constitutional principles fairly consistently, he said.

George Boutros, an aide to Assembly Member Janet Nguyen, briefly addressed the club and had yard signs available. Nguyen is running for State Senate in the newly refigured district that includes Leisure World.

A representative of the school board recall group also addressed the group, saying the  group decided to target one board member instead of three. After the proper number of signatures are gathered, the election will take place in November.

Before signature gathering can begin, a summary of the reasons for the recall must be sent to the school board member being recalled so that he can write a response. These documents will be sent to the Orange County Registrar of Voters, which will review the papers, and then signature gathering can begin.

To sign the petition, residents must live in that voting district, which includes Mutual 1, Mutual 17 and the part of Mutual 2 that is west of St. Andrews.

The Republican Club booth is open every Monday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. outside Clubhouse 6. Volunteers continue to collect signatures for the school choice initiative. This ballot proposition, if passed, will make it possible for parents of all income groups to send their children to the school of their choice, whether it be a secular private school, religious school, charter school or home school. This will be done by providing up to $14,000 per child for parents who choose educational alternatives to public schools. 

To join the club, volunteer or receive more information, residents can call (714) 928-1950. Club membership is free.

obituaries, page 11

Robert Milton Slater Jr.

 1932-2022

The Celebration of Life for Bob Slater will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 2.  Refreshments will be served.  All are invited.

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In Memoriam

Mary Gamble 98

Barbara Hedges 89

Elliot Schwed 66

Melba Potter 83

Leonard Christian 60

Judith Henning 86

Donald Muldoon Sr. 61

Sherry Howell-Cragg 77

Alfred Linebarger 74

Grant Hedley 60

Cecilio Farrales 63

Thomas Johnson 70

Vaitoa Galala 72

Ylida Alfaro Pineda 71

Brent Goodwin 75

Catherine Khensovan 55

Families assisted by

McKenzie Mortuary,

(562) 961-9301

—Paid obituary

religion, pages 15-6

Faith Christian Assembly

The American evangelist Rev, Billy Graham wrote in his book “Wisdom for Each Day” that “we can change the course of events if we go to our knees in believing prayer.” Graham, who is considered one of the most influential Christian leaders, knew something about prayer. Faith Christian Assembly also believes in the power of prayer and how it changes things.

LWers can join Faith Christian Assembly every Sunday at 5 p.m. as the congregation gathers together to pray and stay afterward for the service at 5:30 with a Bible-based message from Pastor Sheri Lemming.

Sunday service times are 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday morning Bible Study, taught by Leming, is at 11 a.m.

People can receive a free newsletter and more information on the church by contact us by calling (562)598-9010, emailing contact@fcachurch.net, or visititing www.FCAchurch.net. 

Community Church

The missions team at Community Church is holding an all day fundraiser at Polly’s Pies on Thursday, March 31. People can pick up a flyer at the church office and bring it with them to the fundraiser. The missions will receive 20 percent of all proceeds with the flyer.

This week, the church will study Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32, which is often referred to as the parable of the prodigal son.  The title of the message this week will be “Sometimes We Think We Are Weeds.”  

Community Church has resumed in-person worship.  Everyone is welcome attend the Sunday service at 9:50 a.m., followed by refreshments and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall immediately after the service.

Pastor Johan Dodge is leading a five-week Lenten Study on Thursdays  at 1 p.m. from now until April 7.  The study is titled, “In the Presence of Jesus: A 40-Day Guide to the Intimacy with God You’ve Always Wanted” by Paul Bane and Matt Litton.  The book is available on Amazon, but is not necessary to participate.  Contact the church office at (562) 431-2503 to register. 

Community Church is  on Facebook for livestreamed worship  at @communitychurchleisureworld.  Those who don’t have a Facebook account can join via Zoom by calling the church office or email ing leisurewccsue@yahoo.com.  Community Church will continue to offer online worship for those who cannot attend in person.  

As always, those who are in need without another way to address it, can call the church office to leave a message at (562) 431-2503.

LW Baptist

Ananias’ and Sapphira’s story in Acts 5, like Achan’s in the book of Joshua, is about true versus false devotion to the Lord, and will serve as the theme titled “Devoted to the Lord” for LW Baptisit’s worship service on Sunday, March 27, at 10 a.m. 

The choir, led by Darlene Harris and pianist Yvonne Leon, will assist worship with P.P. Bliss’ “I will sing of my Redeemer.” 

The Women’s Christian Fellowship group studies Elizabeth George’s book “Loving God with all your mind” on Mondays at 10 a.m. The Midweek Energizers group meets at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. 

For more information, call (562) 430-8598.

Redeemer Lutheran

“Return to Your Compassionate Father” is the theme of Redeemer Lutheran’s worship service on Sunday, March 27, at 10:30 a.m.  

Join Redeemer Lutheran as the congregation continues its lenten journey together in the sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrews Drive, across from the Administration building, where ample parking is provided. The  leadership team  welcomes all as they continue the Advent journey by the cross on the way to Easter on April 17. 

Redeemer Lutheran thanks all who have contributed cans and bags of non-perishable food for distribution to those in need.  

Those who have questions about the services or the work of the church, can call (562) 598-8697.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. The Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m., followed by Sunday School in the second hour on the first and third Sundays, and  Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings held on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary Classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Masks are now optional for all meetings at the Atherton Ward. 

Members who are unable to attend the Sacrament service in person can request a link to watch the services from bishop Jonathan Brimley at (562) 716-8309. 

The course of study this year is the Old Testament. The study will be in the book of Exodus, Chapters 7–13 for the week of March 28-April 3. 

The Newport Temple is now open and requires people to wear face masks to attend. 

The World General Conference will be held on April 2-3.

Congregation Sholom

Congregation Sholom will hold services on Friday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. via Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon. To receive a Zoom invitation for the services,  call or text Jeff Sacks at (714) 642-0122. 

Congregation Sholom has boxes of 20 KN95 masks for sale for $18, which includes delivery. Call Murray Pollack at (562) 331-3949 to place an order.  

Congregation Sholom will hold an in-person Passover dinner and Seder on Friday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m. The catered kosher dinner will include mango chutney brisket or roast chicken, matzah ball soup, salad, potato, lemonade, dessert and Passover wine. A vegetarian option is also available. The cost is $36 per person. RSVP to Pollack at (562) 331-3949 or murrjet@yahoo.com before April 1. Checks can be mailed to Congregation Sholom, P.O. Box 2901, Seal Beach, CA 90740.

Anyone who is interested in becoming a member of Congregation Sholom can call Howard Brass at (714) 396-0121 for a membership packet.

Christian Women’s Fellowship and Bible Study

The Christian Women’s Fellowship and Bible Study group will meet on March 28 in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, at 10 a.m. The group will discuss chapters 8 and 9 in the book “Loving God with All Your Heart.”

All are welcome to attend. For more information, call Jean Davidson at (562) 431-0597 or Margie Singleton at (562) 594-8100

Assembly of God

Service/Gathering Times: Assembly of God meets Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Wednesday morning Bible study is at 10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The Hymn Sing is held on the third Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. 

Bible Study: The current Bible Study is titled “Easter.” This week, the study will take students into the account in Matthew of the betrayal, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. All are welcome to join the study.  

Contact:  More information can be found at www.lwassemblyofgod.com. To receive prayer, contact from a pastor, or a DVD of the Sunday morning sermon, contact Pastors Chuck and Sheryl Franco at (562) 357-4360, or pastorchuck@lwassemblyofgod.com. Carolyn van Aalst can receive prayer requests at (562) 343-842.

Pastor Chuck’s sermons can be accessed on Facebook (Chuck Franco) or the Faithlife app under the group “Leisure World Assembly of God,” where people can also give online.

Holy Family Catholic Church

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place, next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe the Fourth Sunday of Lent on March 27.

Stations of the Cross

Join Holy Family for a weekly devotion and prayers for peace during Lent on Fridays at 11 a.m.

Lenten Fish Fry

Holy Family will hold a Lenten fish fry for a cost of $10 per person after the Stations of the Cross on Fridays. Signups for the lunch are available after Sunday masses or by calling the rectory office at (562) 430-8170.

Diaper Drive

Holy Family is organizing a diaper drive for the Life Center of Santa Ana. From now until April 15, Holy Family will accept donations of diapers and various baby care products at the parish office or leave it the Our Lady of Guadalupe donation table.

Masses

To receive the weekly parish bulletin, sign up at https://ebulletin.jspaluch.com or visit the website for more information at www.holyfamilysb.com.

Saturday (Vigil Mass) is at 5 p.m., and Sunday Masses are at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. Weekday Masses are Monday-Saturday at 8:30 a.m., and confessions are on Saturdays from 4-4:45 p.m.

First Christian Church

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

Weekend Services

Sunday services from 9:30- 10:45 a.m. are traditional, with hymnal music led by Pat Kogak at the piano. This week, First Christian’s Music Director Janet Ray will sing  a song for the congregation. 

Saturday services, from 9:20-10:45 a.m., are more contemporary, with Gregory Black leading in worship with guitar accompaniment. 

Mid-Week Studies

Pastor Gary Whitlach leads the Bible study held on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. 

Thursday’s Bible study, led by Elder Jack Frost, is held from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Friday’s prayer and Bible Study, led by Pastor Bruce Humes, is held from 6-7 p.m.

Announcements

To speak to someone at the church, call (562) 431-8810.

Buddha Circle

The Buddha Circle will meet in Clubhouse 3, Room 3, on Saturday, April 9, from 9:30-11 a.m., with the venerable Kusala Bhikshu. He presents Buddhism in a simple way and teaches people how they can suffer less and become happier.

Buddha Circle is an interactive group, so those who attend are encouraged to ask questions. 

Donations will support Kusala in his teachings. More information is available by calling (714) 468-6887 or visiting www.Kusala.org

Arts & Leisure

Art League

Club focuses its spotlight on two LWers

The LW Art League will host a Spotlight on the Artist event on Friday, March 25, from 1-3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Artists Vicky Mayhew and Susan Pierce will share their artwork. 

Mayhew took a class in oil painting when her children were young and painted on and off for years.  In 2002, she fell in love with watercolors, but lately, she has been painting in acrylics and experimenting with 3D artwork. Mayhew prefers to focus on people, animals, landscapes, florals and seascapes. Her paintings have won several awards at the LW Art League competition; in November 2019, her watercolor painting of a vintage truck loaded with pumpkins won both Best of Show and Popular Vote honors. 

Pierce is a product of a long line of artists; her mother was a painter, and her father a photographer. Following an esteemed career in commercial, wall and object art, Pierce now concentrates on alcohol inks and line work, as well as collage. Her influences and inspiration span from flowers to abstract to Picasso. 

Anyone with questions regarding the event should call Susie Ralston at (562) 431-4124.

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At the March 8 meeting of the Art League, demonstrating artist Joan Boryta donated an original painting to be raffled off. The winner was Sandra Kaminsky. 

The league also held its monthly competition, with the theme of “Abstract.” Best of Show was won by JoAnn Rossi, and the Popular vote went to Sandra Slater.

Placing in the Masters category were: Rita Hughes, first; Bill Hayes, second; Sandra Slater, third. In the Intermediate/Advanced category, the winners were: Bobbie Turudic, first; Lynne Farnell, second; Marilyn Jonas, third. And winners in the 3D/Digital/Mixed Media category were: Vicky Mayhew, first; Allyn Constant, second; Thuy Do, third.

The club welcomed new members Linda Frysinger, Veta Oney, John Palmer, Troy Palmer and Tom Taylor.

Golf League Results for March 11, 14

On March 11, 13 men and one guest of the Leisure World Golf League braved a windy but sunny morning at the Meadowlark Golf Course in Huntington Beach. A demanding course coupled with the windy conditions produced only three scores below par, but there were five birdies. 

All scores are net (gross minus handicap). A Flight handicaps are 0-19, while B Flight are over 19.

A Flight: First place: Tim Looney, a well-played 2 under 68, plus fewest putts; second: Jim Goltra, a hard-earned 1 over 71, plus a birdie and closest to the pin on the 140-yard 16th hole; third: tie between Dave LaCascia and Sam Choi, at 4 over 74; fourth: Bill McKusky; fifth: tie between Fujio Norihiro, Gary Stivers, Chris Lankford and Larry Hillhouse. Choi also carded a birdie, while Hillhouse had two.

B Flight: First place: Clay Fischer, a remarkable 8 under 62, plus a birdie and closest to the pin on the 140-yard seventh hole; second: Mike Looney, a really nice 4 under 66, plus fewest putts; third: Bob Munn; fourth: Gene Vesely; fifth: Tom Ross.

The 7 a.m. tee time on March 14 was cool and damp. Though the sun came out later in the round, the temperature didn’t really warm up at Fountain Valley’s David L. Baker Executive Golf Course. With decent playing conditions, 13 of the 15 scores were at or under par, with five birdies.

A Flight: First place: tie between Norihiro and McKusky, a well-played 9 under 53; second: Lankford, a very good 8 under 54; third: Fischer, a hard-earned 6 under 56; fourth: Stivers, a nice 5 under 57; fifth: tie between Choi and LaCascia, 2 under 60; sixth: Jim Goltra. Choi and Jim Goltra each had birdies. McKusky had two birdies and fewest putts, and Fischer was closest to the pin on the 100-yard third hole.

B Flight: First place: tie between Vesely and Pat Paternoster, a very nice 9 under 53; second: Munn, a nice 7 under 55; third: Mike Looney, a very good 5 under 57; fourth: Lowell Goltra, a sweet 2 under 60; fifth: Bill Zurn, at even par; sixth: Liz Meripol. Paternoster had a birdie and was closest to the pin on the 110-yard 15th hole.

The Golf League plays at four local courses, all within 15-20 minutes of Leisure World. If interested, contact Gary Stivers at (714) 313-3697 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975.

—Dave LaCascia

Women’s Golf Club

The two-week annual Women’s Golf Club’s Spring Tournament concluded on March 15. The winners in each flight will be announced at an awards presentation during the club’s general meeting on April 5 in Clubhouse 3. Social hour starts at 3:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 4. All members are encouraged to attend.

Also on March 15, 45 women participated in regular tournament play, competing for low gross, low net and fewest putts.

The flight winners were:

Flight A: Low gross: Devora Kim, 25; low net: Zoe Pickell, 23; fewest putts: tie between Devora Kim and Linda Herman.

Flight B: Low gross: ChongHee Kim, 30; low net: Yvonne Kim, 24; fewest putts: tie between ChongHee Kim, Mary Grieg, Sue Yokomi and Nina deRosa.

Flight C: Low gross: Kay Hong, 32; low net: Jee Choi, 24; fewest putts: Choi.

Flight D: Low gross: Patty Littrell, 33; low net: Connie Kang, 22; fewest putts: Kang.

-—Dale Quinn

Joyful Line Dance

LWer enjoys learning new steps   

Debbie Whitlow never knew what went on behind the giant globe that she’d passed by so many years ago. But that changed in 2018, when a friend from work offered to show her, her husband and her father around Leisure World. The Long Beach-based couple were relocating her dad from Santa Barbara, and they spent six months walking around every Mutual before they found the right place for the three of them. 

Soon after moving in, Whitlow became involved in as many activities as possible. She says she learned about the Joyful Line Dance classes from the LW Weekly in 2019 and decided to give it a try. At the time, she wasn’t sure she would stick with it, but she liked the teachers and the people she met. It was two hours of dancing to upbeat music, learning new routines and laughing at her mistakes. “The fun I’m having exercising certainly made me come back time after time,” she adds.

She’s a fan of all kinds of music, she says, and she likes learning new routines. “When I hear the songs we dance to in class, I find myself starting to do the moves,” Whitlow says.

The Joyful Line Dance meets every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. upstairs in Clubhouse 6. Everyone is invited to join the classes, which are currently limited to 30 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Exercise shoes are recommended, and face masks are suggested. 

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

Hot Shots Defeat Shufflers

The Hot Shots defeated the Shufflers 13-5 during Shuffleboard League play on March 11 at the Clubhouse 1 courts. All-game winners for the Hot Shots were Dan Habel and Carrie Kistner. 

After 11 games, the Shufflers are in first place, with Hot Shots second and Sliders third. Chandra Patel is the top shooter for the Hot Shots, with Sal LaScala and Linda Peters taking the honors for their respective teams, the Shuffler and the Sliders.

Shuffleboard practice is held Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. League play starts at 8:30 a.m. on Fridays; players are asked to arrive on time to get a starting position. 

The annual Ham Shoot is scheduled for April 8. Sign up at the Clubhouse 1 Courts for this event, which tests players’ accuracy, finesse and skill. More BYOB practice nights, tournaments and other social events are currently being planned for Shuffleboard members and their guests.

Learn more about shuffleboard and meet new people by joining the Shuffleboard Club. In order to use the courts, people must be trained in court setup, maintenance and play, with the goal of becoming a participating club member. Contact Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975 for more information. 

—Dave LaCascia

Pool Club

On March 14, the Pool Club’s league-leading Jokers Wild lost to Beat the House 7-6, with Eunis “Wildfire!” Christensen winning four games for Beat the House. Jokers Wild maintains its hold on first place by a four-game margin over Team Five.

Ticket to Ride and Team Five both won their matches 7-6. Ticket to Ride beat the Favorites that night. Jerry Wrenn and John Burns each won four games for Ticket to Ride, while Dave Silva won four games and ran the table in his eight-ball match for the Favorites.

Team Five edged out Side Pocket. Bill Clawson had a big night for Team Five, winning six games, including both of his singles matches.

The Pocket Rockets had the best team result, defeating Ball Breakers 8-5. Rusty Aquino and George Gordon each won five games for the Pocket Rockets. 

—Dave Silva

Guys & Gals Tournament

Two LWers card holes-in-one

At the March 16 Guys & Gals Tournament at LW’s Turtle Lake Golf Course, two golfers scored holes-in-one. Terry Thrift aced the difficult 115-yard fourth hole, while Bert Thompson scored her ace on the 100-yard 12th. Prize money will be shared with their playing partners.

A St. Paddy’s Day theme was evident throughout the course, with green balloons on flags, green-frosted doughnuts and LW leprechauns to greet golfers. Several give-away items (golf balls and water) were distributed throughout the round. 

A total of 36 one-man-and-one-woman teams participated for best net scores, eight circle holes (within a 5-foot radius) and two closest-to-the-pin challenges on par-3 holes. Playing conditions changed quickly throughout the day. At the opening 7:30 a.m. tee time, it was a relatively warm 57 degrees, and the course damp from overnight watering. But the sun was out early, and a mild wind came up mid-morning. This week, an incredible 35 of the 36 teams posted a net score at or under par. In addition to the two holes-in-one, there were a remarkable 64 birdies and a season-high 24 circle holes.

All scores below are net (gross score minus handicap). A Flight handicaps are 0-9, while B Flight are 10-12 and C Flight are 13-18.

A Flight: First place: Terry Thrift and Mary Ann Moore, a well-played 9 under 45; second: tie between Paul Alloway and Ann Tran and Bob Turner and Janice Turner, a super 8 under 46; third: Bill Lyons and Pam Krug, a great 7 under 47; fourth: Glenn Barry and Karen Mendon, a very good 6 under 48; fifth: tie between James Farr and Sandy Derouin, Mike Mayfield and Sally Park, and Won Song and Jane Song, a terrific 4 under 50.

B Flight: First place: Ken Notorleva and Nina DeRosa, a terrific 10 under 44; second: tie between Alan Sewell and Pattie Smith, John Kolthoff and Anne Walshe, and Kyoo Choi and Bong Choi, a super 9 under 45; third: Steve Walker and Yvonne Kim, a great 8 under 46; fourth: Ron Jackson and Dale Quinn, a very good 7 under 47; fifth: tie between Walt Bier and Margie Thompson and Bill McKusky and Joyce Basch, a terrific 5 under 49.

C Flight: First place: Steve Kang and Connie Kang, a tournament-best 11 under 43; second: Bruce Bowles and Elizabeth Butterfield, an excellent 9 under 47; third: Dave LaCascia and Liz Meripol, a superb 7 under 47; fourth: James Choi and Grace Choi, a fine 6 under 48; fifth: tie between Byron Schweitzer and Bert Thompson and Dennis Jensen and Marilyn Hewitt, a good 5 under 49.

Closest to the pin on the seventh hole were Alan Sewell and Pam Krug, and on the 16th hole, it was Paul Alloway and Nina DeRosa.

The next Guys & Gals Tournament will be on March 30. Anyone scheduled to play (check clubhouse bulletin board) who cannot should contact Alan Sewell at (541) 324-8558 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975 as soon as possible. 

—Dave LaCascia

LW Orchestra

The LW Orchestra is rehearsing for its spring concert, scheduled for May 7 at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The concert will include a collaboration with the LW Korean Community Church Choir. In addition to playing two Korean pieces that are arranged by conductor Dr. Samuel Kim, the orchestra will perform the Wilhousky arrangement of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” The concert is free and includes refreshments after.

An auxiliary group is currently being formed to assist the orchestra during concerts by handing out programs, helping with refreshments, passing around donation containers and other activities. Members of the group can also attend and assist at rehearsals. Those interested should contact Beverly Emus at (562) 296-5586 or beverly90740@gmail.com.

Expect a spirited Theater show April 2

The LW Theater Club will present “Regarding the Inheritance” on April 2 in Clubhouse 4. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the performance starting at 7 p.m. 

In this original musical comedy, the Count of Torrenzio has recently died, leaving behind a widow who believes she will inherit everything. But the count’s attorney, Larry Snarly of the law firm Snarly and Marly, informs the countess that this is not the case. Join Snarly and the countess at the manor for the reading of the will to meet the count’s friends and discover what they will inherit. The house’s “spirited” piano player could even show up.

Everyone is welcome to bring their own beverages. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

The club’s monthly meeting is Friday, March 25, at 10 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center (formerly called the Loft). In addition to the April show, the group will discuss upcoming activities, including opportunities for actors in GRF safety videos. New members are welcome. Annual membership dues are $5.

Hui O Hula welcomes all to the dance party

Onetime newbies recently welcomed newer ones to Hui O Hula, Leisure World’s Hawaiian dance club. 

Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. upstairs in Clubhouse 6, the club offers classes specifically designed for beginners, though anyone can participate, regardless of skill level. The group dance and exercise together to Hawaiian classics such as “Lovely Hula Hands,” “My Little Grass Shack” and “Tiny Bubbles.” 

Hula lessons are also available every Thursday at 1 p.m. at Veterans Plaza. 

Though traditional hula is danced barefoot, people can bring soft booties. 

Call (562) 431-2242 for more class information or performance schedules.

Creative Writers Club 

The Creative Writers Club will meet on Friday, March 25, at 1:15 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Yearly dues will be collected at that time. 

For more information, call (714) 747-2146.

Social Club

The Social Club will meet Friday, March 25, to play cards, enjoy lunch and elect new officers. The current president, vice president, treasurer and secretary will not be continuing in their roles. 

The group meets every fourth Friday at noon in Clubhouse 1 for cards and lunch. Members pay $4 for lunch, which this month includes pizza, salad, snacks, coffee and tea. RSVPs are requested so the current leadership can order the correct amount of food. Contact Joan Taylor at (562) 240-5416 or Marj Earls at (562) 275-1778.

Photo Arts Club

March motion-photo winners chosen

The winners at the March meeting of the Photo Arts Club were: First place: “Water,” by Roger Bennett; second: “Fall in New Hampshire,” by Esther Cummings; third: “1,000 Crane Tree,” by Anita Schulz. Club members were invited to bring a photo showing action by adjusting the shutter speed; the winning images were selected by the members present. 

Everyone is welcome to the next meeting on April 14 at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 5. Ben Benjamins will present a program on depth of field, which is creating a photo with a sharp foreground and a fuzzy background. Members are asked to bring two photos they have made: one in which the action is frozen and a second of the same subject, but in which the action is in slow motion. 

Club members will choose the winning images from the photos on any subject brought to the meeting. 

For information about the club, call Regine Schumacher at (562) 430-7978. 

—Esther Cummings

Bocce Ball

Mingus, Thrift win first Winter Tournament

Vicki Mingus and Terry Thrift were announced as the overall winners of the first Bocce Ball Club Winter Tournament on March 12. Coming in second in the seven-week tournament were Marilyn Hewitt and Marv Jones. 

The club’s Preseason Bocce Clinic begins Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. Anyone wanting to learn the sport is welcome.

The Bocce Spring Season Tournament starts April 23, with team openings for only Saturday-morning play. A waiting list will be generated for those wishing to play on Tuesday mornings and Thursday and Sunday afternoons. 

To learn more, contact Laura Garcia at (562) 230-5302.

Pinochle Club

Pinochle is played in Clubhouse 1 every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The warmup game starts at 11:30 a.m., with the regular game beginning at 12:30 p.m. The club provides cards, score cards, pens, tablets and other equipment. It costs $2 per person to play, and the top four scorers of each day win cash prizes. 

The following are the winning scores from recent games.

March 10: First place: Irene Perkins, 12,580; second: Marilyn Allred, 11,690; third: Delores Cook, 11,290; fourth: Suzanne Parks, 10,850.

March 12: First place: Ruth Bonnema, 10,740; second: Diana Lambert, 10,220; third: Antonia Zupancich, 9,740; fourth: Tony Dodero, 9,310.

March 14: First place: Carol Damocie, 11,820; second: Marilyn Allred, 11,500; third: Irene Perkins, 10,830; fourth: Delores Cook, 10,680.

Lessons to learn to play or to brush up on the game are available on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 1. Call Joan Taylor at (562) 240-5416 for more information. Anyone interested in playing pinochle should call Marge Dodero at (310) 968-9509.

Bingo

All are welcome to join friends and neighbors for a relaxing afternoon of Bingo on March 27 in Clubhouse 2. Doors open at 1 p.m., and the first call is at 1:30 p.m. The American Legion sponsors Bingo every second and fourth Sunday. The buy-in starts at $5.

An average of about 55 players show up every week, but the group’s goal is to grow the regular attendance to 100 players so it can offer special events, such as a Super Bingo. 

Anyone with questions should call Cmdr. Rich Carson at (714) 719-6872.

Cribbage Club

At the March 15 meeting of the Cribbage Club, Grace Holdaway won first place with a score of 840 of a possible 847. Dave LaCascia took second with 831, while Margaret Smith placed third with 826. Fourth place went to Barbara Wilke with a score of 823.

Donna Gorman treated the 51 members present to homemade cake and ice cream, which Carrie Kistner helped to serve. 

Cribbage Club meets each Tuesday in Clubhouse 1. Refreshments are served at noon, and seven games are played beginning at 12:30 p.m. 

New members are always welcome. To receive assistance in learning or brushing up on the game, leave a message for Terry Thrift at (714) 394-5885.

—Marilyn Chelsvig

Tournament Poker

Ken Goettsch won the final table on March 12, beating Tom Pappas with a straight against two pair. Goettsch, a retired farmer who has lived in LW for 24 years, has won final table twice in his 20 years as a club member. 

Finishing in third through fifth place were Linda Stone, Tony Canfora and Wendy Wu. High hands were won by Linda Stone with AAAQQ and Drew Sargent with AAA88. Bill Clawson won the promo hand of 7-3 for the fourth week in a row.

Texas Hold ’Em lessons will be held the first three Saturdays in April at 11 a.m. in Clubhouse 6; tournament games will start at noon those days. No late entries are permitted. 

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

Community Karaoke

Green shamrocks greeted the karaoke crowd who came to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 16. While munching on traditional corned beef sandwiches, 35 singers had fun performing such Irish tunes as “Irish Eyes Are Smiling.” The most popular song of the night was “Danny Boy,” sung by four karaoke members. 

But Vito Villamor got folks dancing when he sang “Elvira,” and Erika Greenwood had everyone’s toes tapping along to the beat of “Knock 3 Times.” Susan Kelleghan and Walter Bier harmonized on “Hello Again Hello,” while Ric Dizon and Nina DeRosa did a dynamic “Endless Love.” And Kyung Choi and Bob Barnum had fun with “I Got You Babe.”

Duane Owens sang an animated “I’m in Love Again,” Sally Glausser sang a cheery “I Enjoy Being a Girl,” and Elvis Presley fan Pete Tupas crooned “After the Loving.”

The club thanks Kelleghan, Tony Tupas, DeRosa and Ellen Brannigan for serving the individually wrapped sandwiches from Nick’s Deli and mini ice cream cones.

Anyone who wants to rehearse a favorite tune, try out different renditions of the song, change the key to fit their voice or gain confidence is welcome to practice sessions on Mondays from 1-3 p.m. in Clubhouse 6. And everyone is welcome to sing or enjoy the music on Wednesdays in Clubhouse 1 starting at 5:30 p.m.

—Margie Thompson

Monday Night Bunco

Leisure World’s Monday Night Bunco will meet on March 28. The club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, starting at 6 p.m. sharp. Contact Gail Levitt at (562) 596-1346 with any questions. 

The winners from the March 14 meeting are: Most Buncos: Susan Adouaf and Suzanne Frank; Most Wins: Rita Fueyo; Most Babies: Marianne Matheis; Most Losses: Rosann MacGregor; Door Prize: Michie Kimura.

Weekend Night Dances

On Saturday, March 26, Abilene, LW’s No. 1 country rock band for nearly 20 years, appears in Clubhouse 2. Terry Otte leads Abilene and shares singing duties with Tina Schaffer, while guitarist Rod Anderson, guitar synthesizer player Jim Long, bassist Mike Simpson and drummer Jim Greer round out the group. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for this 7 p.m. show.

Masks are required for those who are not vaccinated but are recommended for everyone. GRF asks everyone to sign in, either as a resident or guest, to help determine the popularity of the bands.

Health & Fitness

Get help managing anxiety, depression

by CJ Blomquist

OptumCare

Anxiety and depression are common conditions that affect millions of Americans. But there’s a lot of misinformation about what causes them, as well as how to manage them.

Shiori Lange is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist at the Optum Health Care Center who focuses on a type of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy. This helps individuals re-train their thoughts and better manage a condition like anxiety or depression.

She addressed some of the common misbeliefs about these conditions.

There’s something wrong with you. “Anxiety and depression aren’t flaws or weaknesses,” Lange said. “They are mental health conditions. We need to look at them the same way we look at physical health conditions, like asthma or diabetes.”

You can shake it off. “It’s not something that goes away,” she said. “Anxiety and depression are caused by chemicals in the brain. A bout of anxiety or depression can last a long time.”

Depression means you feel sad. “People with depression feel it differently,” Lange said. “Some feel sad, and some feel hopelessness, but others might feel apathetic. They just don’t care about things that used to matter.”

To track what they are feeling, some people use a mood journal, which can help make it clear if these emotions have been going on for a long time, or if they are less common.

“We all feel these emotions, but if you feel this way for more than two weeks, it may be time to check in with your doctor,” Lange said. “The earlier you catch it, the earlier you can start on a path toward a brighter future.”

To connect with a mental health professional at the Health Care Center, call (562) 493-9581.

Medical Qigong 

The Medical Qigong Club will host a workshop on the Healing Power of Nature on April 30 from 1-5 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Medical qigong practitioner Dave Heilig will explore the benefits of nature in the self-healing process and explain what is beneficial and why, as well as discuss ways to enhance the experience of nature. 

Heilig is certified as a traditional Chinese medicine nutritionist by the Health and Integral Living Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Los Angeles and studied traditional Chinese medicine and medical qigong at the Yo San University at Los Angeles. He is an instructor of classical Chinese medicine and spiritual well-being and offers workshops and therapy at his clinics in California, Florida and Montana.

Admission to the event costs $25 and includes snacks and a hands-on project that incorporates nature into individual wellness programs. Only checks or cash will be accepted. To register, text Barefoot Dharma Wellness Institute at (562) 331-4009 or contact Kathy Moran at (805) 588-5141.

Dance Fitness

Enjoy moving to fun, energetic music, including oldies, current tunes and different rhythms, while working muscles, improving balance, and increasing strength and stamina. Classes are held at Veterans Plaza on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and upstairs in Clubhouse 6 on Tuesdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Jim Blanchard at (714) 487-2446.

Happy Monday
Get Strong 

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. 

One 86-year-old student said, “I have had two hip-replacements and two knee-replacement surgeries; the latter did not go well so I have balance issues. [Christensen’s] Monday class is the only one I can do.”

Christensen has certifications and education from National Academy of Sports Medicine, National Exercise Trainers Association, American Council on Exercise, Functional Aging Institute, Zumba®, Titleist Performance Institute, and more. Email wildfire1@truetomybody.com or call (562) 879-1954 for more information.

Meals on Wheels, Long Beach

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals for $8.75 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 Client Manager Caron Adler at (562) 439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete an online application. To cancel a meal for the following day, you must contact Adler before 9 a.m. the prior business day. Menu is subject to change without notice. 

Thursday, March 24: Swedish meatballs with garlic-cream sauce, egg noodles, seasoned broccoli and Mexicali corn; maple-baked pears; roast beef and cheese sandwich, with lettuce, tomato and pickle, plus marinated beet salad.

Friday, March 25: Chicken noodle casserole, seasoned carrots and Brussels sprouts; chocolate cake; Greek chicken salad, with tomato, olives, cucumber, feta cheese and vinaigrette dressing, plus crackers.

Monday, March 28: Polish sausage with sautéed onions and red bell peppers, baked beans, and broccoli and cauliflower; fresh pear; egg salad sandwich, with spinach and tomato, plus marinated cucumber-and-onion salad.

Tuesday, March 29: 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 30: Beef lasagna, whole-grain dinner roll, and broccoli and cauliflower; baked apples with granola; turkey-and-cheese sandwich, with lettuce, tomato and pickle, plus potato salad.

Wa-rite

The next meeting of the Wa-rite weight-loss club in April 1 at 9 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. No weigh-in is required. The main topic of discussion will be whether Wa-rite meetings should continue. For more information, contact Carol Chambers at carol.chambers60@yahoo.com.

GENERAL

AVON

Lenora Browning, LW Resident. Phone 562-493-5457. Seal Beach Business License BRN000. 6/30

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Anya is looking for a new loving friend because her owner recently passed away. She is an indoor 11-year old Snowshoe Siamese in good health and has been seen annually by her veterinarian for reguar checkups.  Anya loves to nap in the sun, watch birds out the window and then nap some more. Anya is a mature Siamese and weighs 17 pounds. To hear about Anya; email jpveen07@gmail.com or call 714-595-6117.

BATHTUB & SHOWER REFINISHING

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

License 699080 Serving LW since 1999.  4/28

FLOOR COVERINGS

562-596-0559

LW DECOR INC.

LICENSE 723262

Vinyl plank, laminate, tile indoor and outdoor patio carpet. 40+ years in LW.   5/12

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

FRANK’S GARDENING SERVICE

Complete maintenance and landscape. Serving Leisure World since 1978. Planting, Clean-Ups, Fertilization, New Lawns, etc. Offering my services to every Mutual/Honest and Reliable. State Contractor’s License 779462. Call 562-863-7739, 

562-743-3832 or 714-527-1172.  3/24

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

OGAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. (562) 596-7757.  3/31

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JR HOME REPAIRS.  Quality work. Perfectionist, honest & reliable. Call JR 562-519-2764. SB Business License JRH0001. 7/07

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562-596-0559 LW DECOR INC. LICENSE 723262

Install doors, new windows, recessed lights/fans/light fixtures. Cabinet refacing & refinishing.  Paint exterior window frames/ ceilings made smooth/closets redone. Miscellanous/repairs. Kitchen/bathroom remodeling. 40+ years in LW.  5/12

PAINTING

Affordable – Professional, Licensed-and-Insured. Interior/Exterior Drywall Repairs/Texturing/Pressure-Washing/Cabinets. Senior discounts. Cory Gee Painting 714-308-9931. License 1049257.  5/26

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562-596-0559 LEISURE WORLD INC. LICENSE 723262

Interiors, cabinets, exterior window frames. Kitchen/bath, doors, trim. Prime only premium paints. Ceilings made smooth, crown moulding & baseboards installed. 40+ Years in LW.  5/12

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Bel-Rich Painting.   Small-Jobs, Bathrooms, Walls, Gates & More! Call Bret 714-220-9702. Business License 705131.  4/28

SKYLIGHT SERVICES

SKYLIGHTS

CLEAN, REPAIR, REPLACE. Licensed and insured. Dan (562) 841-3787. Seal Beach License BRA0002. 5/12

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SKYLIGHT Cleaning & Repairs, Contact Eugene (714) 774-4385. Contractor License 634613-B.  12/29/2022

UPHOLSTERY/Carpet cleaning and tile & grout

All Year Carpet Cleaning since 1988. Tile & Grout. Call Tito (562) 658 – 9841. State Contractors Lic. 578194. 3/24

WINDOW COVERINGS

562-596-0559

LEISURE WORLD DECORATORS

Shutters, blinds, roll-up shades, custom drapes.  5/12

Leisure World Helping Leisure World

Y’s Service Club of the YMCA will assist residents with small non-professional jobs. We change light bulbs, clean air conditioner filters, hang a small picture or mirror, remove or place items on a high shelf, air bicycle tires, etc. Donations gladly accepted. Call weekdays between 9 am-5 pm. (714) 955-2885, (562) 596-1741.

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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 and Safety Flags. 562-431-6859.

HOME CARE PERSONAL ASSISTANT

I am an experienced caregiver available to assist with/Daily-Care/Doctor-Appointments/Errands. 949-899-7770.  Available 24×7. Seal Beach Business License HEL0006.  3/24

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CHRISTIAN HOME CARE

Experienced, knowledgeable caregivers, honest, assertive, fluent English. Hourly/full-time, doctor’s appointments, errands. Bernadine 562-310-0280. Seal Beach Business License BCS0002. Bonded/insured. 6/16

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MOST AFFORDABLE RATES with optimum service, 30-years  LW experience, reliable, honest caregivers. Licensed, 24-hours, part-time, doctors, appointments, references, fluent English.  Ann 714-624-1911, 562-277-3650 – Heidi. Seal Beach License HYC0001. 6/02

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EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER

Over 25+/years in Leisure-World with/Excellent References.  Hourly or Live-in. Please Call Pampet/562-371-4895. Seal Beach License PAN0003  5/19

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Elderly care. Live-in, Live-out. 30+ years experience. Cooking, cleaning, medications, companions, doctors. Experience with dementia. Gloria 949-371-7425.  Licensed by the state Seal Beach RAZ0002.  6/09

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Maria’s experienced caregivers, run errands, Dr’s appointments, cleaning, part-time, full-time, live-in. (562) 230-4648. Seal Beach Business License License CAM0006. 5/26

BEAUTY SERVICES

Tammy Nguyen Phenix Salon. Service in private suite. One-customer, one-hairstylist. Sanitized & professional. Haircut for men-and-women. Shampoo/Set/Color/Highlights/Perms, Nails/Toenails. In-house service available. Tammy Nguyen. 13944 Seal Beach Boulevard,  #116. (714)-425-4198.  5/05

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In home haircare, serving the men-and-women of Leisure-World for 36-years. Mel Cell/562-480-9341. License #KC75538. 4/07

HOUSE CLEANING

Experienced housekeeper providing weekly-and-monthly cleaning. Call/949-899-7770. Seal Beach Business License HEL0006. 3/24

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MOVE-IN, MOVE-OUT.

WINDOWS, HOUSECLEANING. CALL PHIL AT 562-881-2093 Over 30 years Experience! SB Business License AB0001. 4/21

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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.  5/05

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General housekeeping, 30+ years experience. Bi-weekly or monthly. Call Gloria 949-371-7425.  Seal Beach License RAZ002.  6/09

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Maria House-Cleaning. We’ll make your house look NICE-as-Possible! 15+/years experience. We can work with/your schedule. Bi-weekly/Monthly. Deep-Cleaning. Call/Text/714-496-2885. Business License HER0008.  6/09

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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.   5/26

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LeeGee Cleaning Services.  Move-In, Move-Out. Deep Cleaning and/or Recurring. General Housecleaning,Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly.  7-Days Call/Text Lisa/714-916-7796. SB  Business License LEE0004.  4/14

COMPUTERS

FRUSTRATED (562)755-6199

Everything for your computer (PC-or-Mac), Cellphone, TV, Stereo, any Electronic-Device. Tina Schaffer. Seal Beach Business License CIP0001  5/26

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John’s Computer Services 562-733-9193

Virus-Removal, Repair, Training, Software, Wireless, Internet Security. LW-Resident  SB License FUH0001.  6/09

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 562-684-0901, we can come out and give you a quote.  5/05

ELECTRIC CARTS/SCOOTERS/MOBILE CHAIRS FOR SALE

Golf Cars SELL, BUY, TRADE and REPAIRS. Call 714-292-9124. 12/29/2022

Golf Cart Tires

Golf Cart Tires in Leisure-World with “Specialty Tires”. All Standard Sizes and MORE!  Seal Beach License SPE0007.

1-800-847-9593  3/24

Transportation

Need a lift? Pam Miller. LW Residents ONLY. 310-227-1258  4/07

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Inexpensive Shuttle. Airports, Shopping, Doctors, etc. SB License  ABL0001. 562-881-2093.  4/21

autos/boats/RV’s trailers FOR SALE

ELECTRIC CAR PADS

Installed at your residence. Call Frank 562-743-3832. Contractor’s License 779462.  3/24

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Coachman Freelander 26RS C-Class Motor-home 12K/Miles, $64K. 925-324-4500.

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. 562-841-3787: Dan.  2/17  5/12

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A FRIEND AND A TRUCK

Your moving service, any size job.  Business License RO263644. Call 310-387-2618.  5/19

MISCELLANEOUS wanted

LESLIE’S VINTAGE STORE. Looking to buy all kinds of Vintage-Items. Furniture/Lamps/ Art/Jewelry/Vintage-Clothing/ETC. 562-243-7229.  3/24

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

2021 Tri-Wheel, Like-New. 7-Speed, 26-Inch Wheels, Large Basket. Comes with/Helmet/Tire-Pump/Tools. $280/OBO.

623-570-7174.

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PATIO SALE. 13170 Seaview Lane/Mutual-10. Apartments-248F/248D/249H. Thursday/March-24th. 9:00am-12:00pm.

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Pride Lift-Chair. Beige-color, like-new/$50. Call for photos at 714-481-1711.

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Beautiful Dining-Room Table, 2-leaves, 6-chairs with/cushions. Solid-wood. Made in Hong Kong.  562-480-2920.

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Estate Sale – Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25. 8:30-2:00pm. 1930 St. John Road, Mutual – 15 29E. Mid-century complete queen bedroom set, carved headboard/nightstands, memory foam beds. Custom jewelry, NEW lift recliner, wicker tea cart, steamer trunk, rocking chair, microwave and more. Estate Sales by Docia Drake 714-514-8232, PO Box 427, Seal Beach Business License ESD0001.

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Thursday/March-24, Friday/March-25 9:00am-2:00pm. 13751 St. Andrews Drive/Apartment-36D. Black sectional sofa, white round dining table with/chairs, small glass lamp tables, small kitchen appliances, vintage silver-plate flatware, pots, pans, dishes,  office supplies, ladies clothing/size-small, shoes, purses, queen bed, Curio cabinet, jewelry. Glinda Davis Estate Sale 714-943-1818, PO Box 2069, Seal Beach, CA. Business License GD0001. Pictures on Facebook Market Place. Golden Rain to Annandale follow Ankeney estate sale signs. If you are coming from outside Leisure World you MUST call for permission to enter.

PET SERVICES

FREE CUSTOM PET PORTRAIT

Choose any size canvas. Get 50% off PLUS one 4″x4″ Pet Portrait FREE. Visit FurryFriendsArt.net or contact 

Noel/562-380-0949.  PLAN AHEAD, Pet Portraits = GREAT Gifts!  3/24

LOST ITEMS

Keys lost behind Carport-33/M2. Two-golf keys, 1-black clicker, blessed mother hanging in a circle, other-keys. 

Call 562-794-9587