LW never left the Golden Age Thousands have benefited from 50 years of philanthropy
by Cheryl Falconer
GAF board member
The spirit of Leisure World is defined by the Golden Age Foundation (GAF), the largest, oldest, volunteer-driven philanthropic nonprofit in the community.
For 50 years, the GAF’s mission has been to empower people to live purposeful, healthy, quality lives in their own homes and community as they age. Its volunteers devote their time and talent to make life better on every level for residents.
The GAF is entirely funded by donations that are used to support safe, active, independent living for the entire community.
GAF Directors
There are 12 residents on the Golden Age Foundation Board of Directors who serve as trustees for all the projects funded by the GAF: Anna Derby, GAF president; Carl Kennedy, GAF vice president and Hospitality program chair; Heeja Alameida, director of Finance; Beth Greely, IT chair; Brenda Thompson, Mobility Aids program chair; Diana Lambert, Income Tax Program chair; Fara Macartney, recording secretary; Geneva Potepan, correspondence secretary; Martha Goossens history chair; Shery Wells, archives chair; Paula Snowden, membership chair; and Cheryl Falconer, 50th Anniversary Committee.
GAF’s First Focus
In the early years, the primary focus of the GAF was to improve the health and well-being of Leisure World residents. It sponsored flu vaccine clinics, diabetic clinics and a smoking cessation clinic. To facilitate routine blood pressure screening for LW residents, the GAF purchased automated blood pressure machines for the on-site health center.
The early board also provided funds to purchase a projector for lectures and presentations in the health center. One of the most attended lectures was the emphysema clinic, with over 300 shareholders in attendance.
The GAF sponsored colon cancer screening awareness and hemoccult colorectal projects, breast cancer self exam lectures, nutrition classes and CPR training classes. In 1977, the Mobility Aids Program was launched with a $1,200 grant from the GAF. The Emergency Meals Program began with monthly donations from the GAF. Also in 1977, GAF volunteers provided the first Property Tax Rebate Program.
GAF in the 1980s
During the 1980s, the GAF started the on-site Lifeline Program and provided funds to the early LW Disaster Preparedness Program for the purchase of emergency equipment and radio transceivers.
The GAF Income Tax Preparation Program began with hundreds of shareholders served each year.
In 1987, the first LW resident donated his unit to the GAF, which sold for $41,000.
GAF in the 1990s
The 1990s marked a new era for the GAF with capital investments throughout the community. GAF grants were used to purchase a 50-inch TV and VCR for Clubhouse 3, and a projector, computer and an interface device to connect the computer to the big screen in Clubhouse 4.
Another $14,000 was donated to upgrade the sound systems in Clubhouses 1 and 2. The GAF made several donations for upgrades to the Amphitheater, including a donation of $31,000 to purchase a new sound system, and a grant to the Leisure World Library for new equipment.
In 1999, the GAF purchased a handicap accessible bus for $49,000 and began underwriting the Rossmoor Bus Service with a donation of $18,000 per year.
Other donations included camera and battery pack equipment for the Video Producers Club, startup money for the LW Historical Society, the purchase of sheet music and instruments for the LW Orchestra, and bus benches throughout the community at an initial cost of $91,000 for 14 locations.
More than 125 GAF-funded bus benches and shelters have been placed throughout LW. Funding for health-related events and education continued throughout the 1990s. One of the final GAF projects of the decade was the 55 Alive Mature Driver Improvement Program.
GAF in the 2000s
The first GAF Hospitality Center opened in 2000 to provide coffee, treats and a place for shareholders to socialize. In 2003, the Hospitality Center moved to its current location in Clubhouse 6. GAF spent $20,000 to purchase furniture and equipment for the facility, which has been a popular social hub for residents for the past 20 years. The center is open Monday-Friday from 9-11 a.m.
Throughout the 2000s, the GAF funded and lent volunteer support to the annual flu vaccine clinic at a cost of $10,000 per year and paid for the Rossmoor Bus program to transport shareholders to the shopping center.
Throughout the decade, the GAF contributed to worthwhile projects, including $23,000 for equipment for the gymnasium; $14,500 for additional equipment for the Mobility Aide Program; $5,000 to purchase risers and acoustical shells for the LW Chorale; $8,000 to upgrade the sound system in Clubhouse 2; $5,000 toward the expansion of the LW Library; $10,000 toward a respite care program located at Redeemer Lutheran Church and $2,500 a year for a battery recycling and fluorescent light bulb program.
More Donations to
Benefit LW
There were many large and small projects funded by the GAF during the mid-2000s. In 2012, the estate of Jack Schiffiler made possible a $120,000 donation for new exercise equipment in the large new exercise room. His bequest also funded a handicap accessible bus at a cost of $130,000.
Among other services, GAF sponsored a quarterly shredding service; donated $15,000 to the GRF for the installation of Serenity Park behind Mission Park in 2018; and purchased a third handicap accessible bus scheduled to be delivered this summer.
GAF’s Pandemic Response
As the pandemic began, the GAF Board mobilized a COVID-19 crisis response that included volunteers making cotton face masks and distributing them to residents and GRF employees and distributed 45,000 disposable face masks. Volunteers worked the Optum/GRF COVID-19 vaccine program and flu vaccine clinics at the Health Care Center that drew 5,000 residents.
The GAF made a $120,000 donation to Meals on Wheels Long Beach and Meals on Wheels Orange County to make sure no LW resident went hungry due to isolation or lack of resources. Despite the pandemic, GAF volunteers continued to serve the community with mobility aids delivered to residents’ homes, curbside drop-off shredding services and remote income tax preparation service. From 2020-2022, a hearing loop was donated to the Knowledge and Learning Center at a cost of $13,500; the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) Program was given a grant for a backpack giveaway program; a social services collaboration team was developed and located in Building 5 to bring services into LW.
Betterment of LW
Life Continues
GAF-funded programs and projects have enriched all aspects of the community. The GAF has given more than $1.4 million in contributions for the betterment of LW life. Tens of thousands of volunteers have given their time and talents over the past 50 years working to ensure Leisure World residents have what they need to age well at home.
Donations Welcome
Charitable contributions make a difference, whether it’s money, time or talent. Monetary donations to the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization may be eligible for a deduction of up to 60% of adjusted gross income. Assets such as long term stocks or property are generally deductible at fair market value up to 30% of adjusted gross income. Ways to give include making a one-time donation, designating a future gift via a will or trust, as a beneficiary designation or making a donation of stocks, real estate or life insurance. For detailed information, go to the IRS.gov website. The Golden Age Foundation tax ID number is 23-7273105, and donations can be made directly to the GAF via P.O. Box 2369, Seal Beach, CA 90740.
For more information, visit www.goldenagefdn.org.
—compiled from information provided by Linda Johnson, emeritus GAF board member and Leisure World historian, and written by Cheryl Falconer, GAF board member. Credit goes to GAF Board member and IT chair Beth Greeley for digitizing and chronicling 50 years of GAF programs and projects.
New assessment payment system is operational
On May 1, the GRF began transitioning to a software system called CINC, which includes a new payment processing tool for residents. Welcome letters with important registration information were sent to every household and should have been received by now.
People who have direct debit through the GRF don’t need to do anything but others will have to register for the new community portal.
What You Need to Know
• To learn how to register for the community’s new online portal log on to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyveFNCiGNA&feature=youtu.be.
• To register for the CINC Community Portal, visit https://lwsb.cincwebaxis.com.
• There is no charge to register for the portal. (Additional charges on shareholder accounts are most likely for residential repairs; bills for those services will be coming soon.)
• To register for CINC, member information must match CINC’s account information, so use the information provided in the welcome letter that was sent each LW household. If member and account information don’t correspond to that in the system, you will need to have GRF staff validate and approve the registration before access can be granted.
• Payments submitted to the lockbox or through the click-to-pay website this month will be accepted.
For more information, call 562-431-6586, ext. 313, or visit info@lwsb.com.
LWer’s vigilance deters attempted phone scam
by Emma DiMaggio
emmad@lwsb.com
Last week, Mutual 7 resident Barbara Mogan received a suspicious phone call that could’ve resulted in the loss of $49K. Luckily, Mogan identified the scam before it could escalate.
The call had several tell-tale signs of a scam. First, she received a text from an unknown number claiming that someone had attempted to transfer $49K from her money market account. It provided a number to call for more information, so she called the number.
This was her first mistake: seniors should be suspicious texts or phone calls from numbers they don’t recognize. Scammers will often impersonate someone else, such as a financial institution, a tech support line, a postal company, charity, IRS worker, Medicare professional, insurance broker, pharmacist or family member.
“In retrospect, I should’ve known it was a scam long before I did,” Mogan said.
The man who answered the phone had an Indian accent and claimed to be a representative from her bank, “a big fat lie,” Mogan said.
He repeatedly transferred her call, putting her on the line with a “supervisor,” and then another, to make the call seem legitimate.
They continuously asked her if she lived alone and if she had another phone line, she said.
In retrospect, Mogan realized the scammers were trying to prevent her from calling a friend or relative to help her verify the call.
They told her to go to the bank and withdraw $49K. They even told her what to say to the teller to reduce suspicion: that she was having work done on her house and wanted to pay the workers in cash. They told her to remain on the line while she withdrew the money.
This is another tactic scammers use. By keeping their victim on the phone, it prevents the person from looking into the call further. A quick Google search, or a call to a trusted family member or neighbor, would reveal their ruse.
As she was getting ready to head to the bank, she realized the call was a scam. She hung up the phone and went to her neighbors’ house. Her neighbor called Mogan’s bank on her phone, who confirmed that the call was a scam.
The scammers continued to call her back repeatedly, but she didn’t pick up. She then blocked the phone number.
“It’s very convincing. I thought they were being nice,” Megan said. “I consider myself fairly intelligent, but I wasn’t that day.”
Here are some questions to ask yourself if you find yourself in a similar situation:
• Do I recognize the phone number? Is the call from a different area code or does the caller have an unfamiliar accent? You can’t always trust the caller ID on a call, because scammers can use computer software that makes it look like they’re calling from a legitimate organization. In reality, they’re often calling from another country. Don’t click on unsolicited emails, texts or social media messengers from strangers.
• Does it seem urgent? Scammers will often create a false sense of urgency to give victims less time to think through the situation, often causing them to act against their better judgement. The scammers will often pose the situation as an emergency, and may get hostile and threaten their information for asking questions.
• Are they asking me for personal information? Scammers will often try to get personal information from their victims, like account numbers, Social Security numbers, passwords, credit cards or other identifying information that can be sold to fraudsters or used to compromise your accounts. A reliable institution or agency will never require you to share sensitive information over the phone.
• Are they asking me to transfer money out of my account via a wire transfer or through gift cards? A reliable institution will never ask you to send money via wire transfer, money order, cryptocurrency, payment app or gift card. Be suspicious of excuses for alternative forms of payment.
• Are they preventing me from hanging up the phone? Scammers know that victims’ friends or family members will be able to identify the call as a scam, so they try to keep their victims busy to prevent them from reaching out for support. Always ask a trusted friend or family member if you’re suspicious of a call.
Many, but not all, scams follow a similar pattern.
These same tactics may be used in email or social media scams. When in doubt, ask for a second opinion.
If you’ve been the victim of a scam, contact the Seal Beach Police Department at 562-799-4100 to make a report.
Clubs can sell crafts at BBQ
Recreation is hosting its annual Fourth of July Classic Car Show & BBQ, and Recreation is calling out all artisan clubs to showcase and sell their crafts.
This is Recreation’s largest event of the year, and clubs won’t want to miss an opportunity to engage with both Leisure Worlders and guests while enjoying food truck fare, live music, and classic cars from the Silver Fox Car Club.
Artisans are an integral part of this event as spectators enjoy one-of-a-kind crafts and talents right inside LW’s walls. If a club would like to participate in the event, contact Recreation at 562-431-6586, ext. 476, or email mayokab@lwsb.com.
This is exclusively for GRF craft clubs. Individuals may sell their crafts at the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival in November. Space is limited and filling up fast. This is a way to promote a club and attract new members, as well as to show off club members’ talents.
SBPD officer injured in collision
A Seal Beach police officer was injured in a traffic collision while responding to an emergency call for service.
On May 12 at about 12:16 p.m., an on-duty Seal Beach police officer responded with lights and sirens to an emergency medical call for service. The officer drove into the intersection at Seal Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway when his vehicle was struck by another car.
The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The Orange County Fire Authority responded and transported the officer to a local hospital for evaluation. The officer was released from the hospital later that day. The driver of the other vehicle also sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. Both the police car and the other vehicle were towed from the scene.
The Cypress Police Department is handling this investigation. The Los Alamitos Police Department is also assisting. The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the collision is not immediately known.
Witnesses or anyone else with information is encouraged to contact the Cypress Police Department non-emergency dispatch line at 714-229-6600.
Recognizing GRF Service
GRF thanks the following employees for their dedicated years of service to Leisure World.
• Javier Gutierrez, electrician with Service Maintenance, 2002
• Jaime Morales Soto, general maintenance technician with Service Maintenance, 2017
• Julia Mackin, Recreation attendant for the pool, 2019
• Lucyna Anna Cyze, Recreation attendant for the gym, 2019
• Veronica Mendias, Service Maintenance clerk, 2021
• Dianne Maldonado, Recreation attendant for the gym, 2022
• Christopher Mayne, Recreation attendant for the pool, 2022
• Roman Zavala, Recreation attendant for the pool, 2022
• Christopher Abel, Recreation attendant for the gym, 2022
• Patricia Littrell, Recreation attendant for the gym, 2022
Coyote sightings increase in April
by Emma DiMaggio
emmad@lwsb.com
It’s coyote denning season, which means residents may see more of these canines around their yards between dusk and dawn.
Mutual 1 resident Denise Dena Frank saw two coyotes wandering lawns in the early morning on May 4, and she’s not alone.
In the April Security report, residents reported three coyote sightings: one near the North Gate, one in the Clubhouse 4 parking lot, and another near Mutual 14. All of the incidents occurred between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
These sightings come as no surpise: an estimated 250,000 to 750,000 coyotes call California home, and they’re quite active after mating season, which takes place from January to March.
That’s because, from March to May, coyotes give birth to their pups.
They are protective of their young during this time and will be especially territorial near their dens.
Long Beach Animal Care Services suggests the following precautions against coyotes:
• Never feed coyotes or any other wildlife.
• Keep pets and pet food inside. If feeding outside, feed pets during the day (no more than one hour) and remove the food and water bowls when finished.
• Stay close to your pet when taking them outdoors and always keeping them on a leash, especially from dusk through early morning hours.
• Remove fallen fruit from the ground.
• Bag food waste such as meat scraps or leftover pet food.
• Keep trash in containers with tight-fitting lids.
• Use “hazing” techniques to shoo away coyotes, such as standing tall, yelling and waving arms while approaching the coyote; use a whistle, air horn, bell or other device; bang pots or pans together; stomp your feet; using a water hose, pepper spray, or throw tennis balls or rocks at the coyote.
• Never run away from a coyote.
To report a coyote sighting to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, visit https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/wir/incident/create.
If there is an immediate threat to human life related to coyotes, residents should call 911.
Residents are invited to share photos of their coyote sightings with the LW Weekly by sending them via email to emmad@lwsb.com.
Expect basin construction through June
The Golden Rain Foundation, in partnership with the City of Seal Beach, was recently awarded a grant to install catch basin inserts to mitigate pollutants from entering into waterways.
On May 16, G2 Construction began installing these capture devices at various Leisure World locations.
The work will take place Monday through Fridays, starting at 8 a.m. G2 is expected to complete the work by mid-June.
“We thank you for your patience while we work together to improve our water quality,” the City of Seal Beach said in a statement.
For more information about the construction, contact Iris Lee at the Public Works Department, 562-431-2527, ext. 1322.
Seal Beach Gutiar Ensemble
The Seal Beach Guitar Ensemble will perform on July 29 at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby.
The ensemble will perform its new repertoire in this year: “Minuet in G” and “Medley of Christmas Carols” for its second annual concert.
Ensemble members gather every Thursday in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, from 9 a.m.-noon. to learn classic guitar techniques and skills.
Kay Seo has been member of the Seal Beach Guitar Ensemble since 2019. She is in charge of directing the group.
She played a solo of “Minuet in G” at the last concert. It was wonderfully played and everyone was impressed.
Anyone who is interested in learning classic guitar or joining the group is welcome. For more information, contact president Mimi Lee via text at 914-843-1696.
Silver Fox Classic Car Club
Silver Fox Classic Car Club President Ted Green and Treasurer Ron Lee attended the Thunder Fest Car Show. They admired a stunning 1970 Dodge Super Bee (pictured). The car club meets on the second Tuesdays of each month in Clubhouse 3, Room 5, at 6 p.m. The car club plays an integral part in Leisure World’s July 4th Car Show. People don’t have to own a vintage, classic or collectible vehicle to join or participate in the club’s activities, just a passion for cars.
Drone Club
The Drone Club meets every fourth Thursday in Clubhouse 3, Room 7, at 11:30 a.m. People are encouraged to stop in and ask questions. This drone photo was taken by Cristina Vegas over construction at the Seal Beach Pier. For information about the club, contact Joseph Valentenetti at 0501042@gmail.com.
Bookstore remains closed for repairs
The Friends of the Library Bookstore is still closed as the building awaits needed repairs. The store will re-open as soon as safely possible.
In the meantime, residents are encouraged to save their donations of books and household items.
People should not leave donations at the bookstore.Volunteers have no access to the store and no other place to store or secure them.
“We miss seeing you all and look forward to our return and yours,too!” FOTL volunteer Patricia Kruger said.
LW Chorale
The new Leisure World Chorale’s first performance under the direction of Galit Levy-Slater is Wednesday, May 24, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 2.
The theme of the Showcase is “Reboot,” and the entire Leisure World community is invited to come and enjoy the choral music, solos, poetry, comedy, dancing and instrumental acts performed by LW friends and neighbors.
There will be snacks following the performance and people are invited to join the performers.
The Chorale is one of the first performance-based clubs in Leisure World. It is a collaborative group that is learning the basics of performance, led by Galit, who has an extensive background in show business.
She is teaching basic musicianship and stage presence as well as giving support and instilling confidence to those without performance experience.
The Chorale rehearses every Monday from 9-11 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 4.
Those who want to learn to perform in front of an audience should call or text Galit (pronounced ga-LEET) at 562-715-0888 or email duets@icloud.com.
GRF Swap Meet
The GRF Recreation Department will host a Swap Meet on Saturday, June 17, in the Administration parking lot from 8 a.m.-noon.
Vendors who are interested in securing space should come into the Recreation Department in Building 5, lower level, as soon as possible, as space will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tables are $10 for a single (no half tables; two table limit). Vendors may provide their own canopies as they are not available through GRF.
People are encouraged to come out, meet their neighbors and find new and gently used treasures.
For more information, contact thomasf@lwsb.com or call 562-431-6586, ext. 476 or 324.
Enjoy big band swing this Sunday
The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards—music for dreaming and dancing—under the direction of Jeff Plum.
They perform that uniquely American combination of reeds, brass and rhythm that defined the nation’s popular music for more than three decades.
They vividly bring this classic music to life for a new generation of audiences, authentically recreating the style, musicality, and essence of swing-era band music. They pepper their repertoire with contemporary pop hits to broaden their audience.
The Velvetones play at Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sundays at 6 p.m. People are encouraged to grab their dancing shoes and join them this Sunday.
LW Orchestra
The LW Orchestra is rehearsing for its spring concert on Saturday, May 20, in Clubhouse 4 at 1 p.m. The group has some exciting and challenging new music to present.
It will include Bizet flute solos by GRF Member Resource Liaison Robann Arshat, a movement from Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 5,” and “Ave Verum” by Mozart sung by Linda DeRungs, president of Mutual 5. Also included is “Worthy is the Lamb” from Handel’s Messiah with the Korean Community Church Choir.
The orchestra has grown over the last two years and is almost complete. However, it needs an oboe player, French horn player and a drummer, plus another bass player.
The orchestra rehearses on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons in the Amphitheater. Anyone interested in joining should call Fred Reker at 615-898-0669 or email fredreker326@gmail.com.
As always, the concerts are free and refreshments are served at the end. It is a grand bargain and wonderful musical experience.
—Fred Reker
Saturday Morning Dance Class
Two dance classes are held every Saturday in Clubhouse 6, Section C, at 9 and 10 a.m.
In May, Candice Davis will teach West Coast Swing on Saturdays at 9 a.m. and rhumba at 10 a.m.
New topics are voted on each month. Each class is $7 per person. Partners are not needed. For more information, contact club President William Young at 408-858-3560.
Hawaiian dance club will offer beginners class in June
A special class for absolute beginners will be offered in June. This six-week-session, starting on Tuesday, June 6, costs $25 and will be given from 1-2 p.m., upstairs in Clubhouse 6.
To hula is to tell a story or describes a place through movements of the limbs and hips. In the beginners class, people can learn basic hula steps and two hula: one in the style of hula kahiko (ancient dance) and one in the style of hula ‘auana (modern dance). In olden days, kahiko (ancient hula) was used to honor the gods and chiefs.
As the hula evolved under Western influence in the 19th and 20th centuries, a contemporary dance style, known as hula ‘auana, was developed. This class is also intended for those who would like to refine their hula dance style. For more information or to enroll, call 562-252-9676 or text 562-338-1502.
Besides practicing and learning hula, most Hui O Hula dancers have volunteered to share their hula skills by performing.
On May 12, dancers welcomed and wished Mutual 5 newcomer Rosie Smith a happy birthday in hula. Dancers also look forward to entertaining the residents/patients of Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation Center today, May 18.
Dancers had the pleasure of centenarian Lyndell Phillips auditing the class as Hui O Hula dancers practiced. Sometimes she even danced along with her hands.
Lyndell has lived in Mutual 12 since 1988. She worked at the LW Health Care Center, as a switchboard operator, from 1989 to 2009. Throughout the years, she also enjoyed helping friends and neighbors as well as at the Friends of the Library, LW blood drive and more. In 1996, the Golden Age Foundation recognized her volunteer work with an award/plaque. Lyndell will be 101 in August.
All are welcome to class or to schedule a performance. Call 562-431-2242 for performance information.
—Jojo Weingart
Cha-cha lessons begin this month
The Leisure Time Dancers have completed their six-week series of East Coast Swing and tango.
There were new members in both classes. Dancers polished the moves that have been taught for the past weeks.
The class requested that East Coast Swing be extended into the next six week series so that they could continue to build their skills in this popular dance.
Cha-cha was selected for the upcoming series, which began on May 15.
Classes are every Monday in the dance studio, upstairs in Clubhouse 6. Cha-cha is at 2 p.m., followed by East Coast Swing at 3 p.m.
No partner is necessary; classes rotate so everyone dances. The cost is $7 per person for one class, $11 per person for two classes in a single day.
For more information, contact Leisure Time Dancers President Jackie Theis at 310-743-9373.
Community Karaoke
Last Wednesday’s karaoke singers celebrated Mother’s Day with songs like “Mama” by Ric Dizon and “Mama She’s Crazy” by Elizabeth Butterfield. Erika Greenwood likes singing Patsy Cline country hits like “Walkin’ After Midnight.” Tony Tupas was a hit with the soothing Eagles tune “New Kid In Town,” David Noble gave a rousing “Hound Dog.” Newcomer Mike Depew was welcomed while singing “Loving You.” Rob Illingworth celebrated his birthday as he sang “Red Sails in the Sunset.” The always smiling Leila Claudio did a nice “Through the Eyes of Love.” “Still the Same” has a nice beat sung by Martha Destra. It was a full house of karaoke singers and an appreciating audience.
Karaoke singers arrive in Clubhouse 1 each Wednesday night ready to perform for the audience, which has fun showing its support. Karaoke singing begins at 5:30 and a parade of 30 folks are ready to show off their talent. The karaoke practice held in Clubhouse 6 on Mondays from 1-3 p.m. is popular place to finetune a song. Everyone is welcome.
Doo Wop show postponed to July
Due to a private event being held on May 20 in Clubhouse 2, the Doo Wop Let the Good Times Roll summer Woodstock-themed show has been postponed until Saturday, July 15.
All Leisure World residents and their guests are invited to dance and sing along to hippy, folk, country, rock music and more.
Those interested in auditioning or joining the club should leave a comment on the club’s Facebook fan page or stop by one of the rehearsals. The club rehearses in Clubhouse 2 every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
—Lu DeSantis
Genealogy Club
The Genealogy Club Workshop, which meets in the east end of Clubhouse 3, welcomes visitors and new members.
The Genealogy room is open Monday through Thursday from 1-4 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m-2 p.m. Each Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., the club has a short class on a variety of subjects.
The schedule is as follows:
• May 18: Land Records
• May 25: DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)
Paws, Claws and Beaks Club
Maryann Dell, founder of the Shamrock Rescue Foundation spoke to members on May 11.
She gave a presentation on dog behavior and answered many questions from 30 members in attendance. Twenty-six dogs were also in attendance. The meeting included a potluck with delicious chicken tortilla soup.
The next monthly meeting is scheduled for June 8 with Dr. Wasserman, a local chiropractor for animals. For more information, call club President Bonnie Kaplan at 714-930-5314.
Church hosts post-COVID canata
The Long Beach Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) and Covenant Church will present “Unconditional Love” by British composer Howard Goodall on Sunday, May 21, at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 607 E. Third St. Long Beach.
The public is invited to attend the free event.
The choral work will be the centerpiece of the annual guild service and installation of officers for the local AGO chapter. Leisure World resident Peter Bates is the the church’s minister of music and resident organist.
The Goodall cantata was composed as a musical response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The composer refers to “Unconditional Love” as a “work of gratitude, remembrance and of hope for a world rebuilt. It gives thanks to all those whose sacrifice and selflessness have been so powerful and moving a feature of the COVID-19 crisis. It honors those who have died, as carers, as patients, as family members and dear friends. It also reflects how much we took for granted and the simple needs and pleasures that became ordinary lifelines during the lockdown.”
The church has assembled a professional brass ensemble and choral octet, who—along with soprano soloist Maria Schafer and pianist Althea Waites—will perform the half-hour work, according to Bates, who will conduct the work from the console of the church’s pipe organ. In addition, the audience will be invited to join in singing three hymns.
For additional information, call the church’s music department at at 562-437-0958, ext. 130.
South Coast Orchid Society
The South Coast Orchid Society will meet Monday, May 22, from 7-9 p.m. at Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, 90815.
This week’s program is titled “My Ten Favorite Cattleya Species,” presented by orchid guru and judge Douglas Overstreet, whose knowledge of orchids is truly encyclopedic. Orchids grown by members and guests will also be on display. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, email southcoastorchidsociety@gmail.com.
Perspectives, Goverment
Perspectives
Optum HCC Events Schedule
iPhone Tips and Tricks to Prevent Fraud
When: Thursday, May 18, from 4-5 p.m.
Where: Large Conference Room
Join Sherry Vandervoort and United Health Care to learn how to protect your phone with her simple tips and tricks to block fraud and scammers. Come by to learn more or just to say hello. To save a seat, RSVP by calling 949-702-9488.
Medicare 101 Presented by SCAN
When: Tuesday, May 23, from 2-3 p.m.
Where: Large Conference Room
Join SCAN to learn more about Medicare, plus choices and benefits available to SCAN members, and get your questions answered at the end of the session. Light snacks will be provided. No RSVP needed.
1960’s Trivia with Evan Baker
When: Wednesday, May 24, from 2-3 p.m.
Where: Large Conference Room
Grab your thinking cap and a friend and join Evan Baker for an hour of 1960s trivia. Prizes and refreshments will be provided. No RSVP is necessary. For a special game topic request, call 562-795-6255.
Korean Unity Seminar
When: Thursday, May 25, from 10 a.m.-noon
Where: Large Conference Room
Join Jean Shin and her team from Anthem to play unity (in Korean). Refreshments and prizes will be provided. Come by or RSVP by calling 562-493-9581.
Setting It Straight
The date of the Community Action Partnership food distribution was incorrect in the May 4 issue of the LW Weekly.
Food will be distributed to registered residents today, May 18, at Clubhouse 4 from 9-11 a.m. Eligible residents can register at the distribution site.
Member Column
by Man Cho
LW contributor
On the recent occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Korea-U.S. alliance, I want to recognize that we have been blood allies for 70 years. The president of South Korea recently visited the president of the United States to commemorate that alliance.
At this late stage of my life, I would like to express my gratitude to the ones who helped me and apologize to the ones to whom I did wrong.
I served in the Korean Navy for three years as a medical officer and in the U.S. Army for eight years as a psychiatrist.
I was born in Busan, South Korea, a year before the end of World War II, in 1944, hearing the U.S. Air Force B29 fly in the sky.
Thanks to the assistance of the United Nations, led by the United States, Japan’s 36-year colonial rule and oppression over Korea finally came to an end, resulting in Korea’s liberation. However, on June 25, 1951, when North Korea invaded South Korea and threatened its existence, 16 countries of the United Nations (Great Britain, Canada, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Colombia, Ethiopia, South Africa, New Zealand, Türkiye, Greece, Thailand, Philippines and Luxembourg) participated in the war to save our country. I thank all of your fathers, brothers, sisters, and all the veterans who fought for our freedom.
I studied at the University of Connecticut and became a psychiatrist. From 1978-1983, I treated many PTSD patients who were Vietnam War veterans at the 121 U.S. military hospitals in Korea. After that, from 1986-1996, I treated many veterans and civilians who suffered from PTSD at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. PTSD psychiatric diagnosis originated from Vietnam War victims.
During the 1992 L.A. Riots, 2,300 Korean-owned shops were burned, destroyed and robbed. My office treated more than 1,000 Korean Americans who had PTSD from the L.A. Riots. About 500 people with severe trauma symptoms were treated by five Korean-speaking psychiatrists. I have kept their psychiatric treatment records for 31 years in case they sue the government for psychological trauma. I can then be a witness of their illness and suffering. Some of them have gotten worse as they age. As a psychiatrist, about 30% of my time has been spent treating patients suffering from trauma such as war and riots.
I hold on to one meaningful and hopeful aspiration—that a prominent leader, such as the mayor and police chief of Los Angeles, governor of California or even a president, will acknowledge the tragedy suffered by the victims of the L.A. Riots 31 years ago, provide them with appropriate compensation and promise to support their treatment to help restore their well-being.
It would be similar to the U.S. government compensation to Japanese Americans who were sent to concentration camps during World War II.
In the human world, there is always a conflict between the strong and weak people. Also, there are people who are sick and traumatized.
However, I remind myself that caring for those who suffer is at the core of human nature and should be a fundamental part of being human.
Thank you again, fellow veterans.
Government
GRF Board Agenda
Tuesday, May 23, at 10 a.m.
Clubhouse 4
This meeting may also be livestreamed at www.lwsb.com.
The tab will be active 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
The livestreaming uses YouTube Live and terminates at the close of the meeting.
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call/Notice of Quorum
3. President’s Announcement
4. Member Comments/Correspondence
5. Consent Calendar
a. GRF Board of Directors Minutes, April 25, 2023
b. Accept Interim Financial Statements April 2023, for Audit
c. Approve Reserve Funds Investment Purchase
d. Approve Transfers of Funds for GRF per Civil Code 5502
6. New Business
a. Capital Funding
i. Capital and Reserve Funds Balance Sheet
ii. Air Conditioning Unit for Amphitheater Dressing Rooms
Proposed Solution: Approve the installation of air conditioning at the Amphitheater dressing rooms as described, for a total cost not to exceed, $16,920.00, which includes a 20% contingency, Capital Funding and authorize the President to sign the contract.
b. Reserve Funding
i. Shuffleboard Courts
Proposed Solution: Award a contract to Floor Care of Arizona for the leveling, beveling, and filling of cracks on six courts. Follow removing of all paint and lines, reinstalling lines, and numbers for $10,950.00 plus a 20% contingency for a total cost not to exceed $13,140.00 Reserve Funding and authorize the President to sign the contract.
c. Administration
i. Amend 30-1001-5, Glossary Term
Proposed Solution: Amend 30-1001-5, Glossary of Terms: Governing Documents, as presented.
ii. Amend 30-1021-1, Posting of Signs on Trust Property
Proposed Solution: Amend 30-1021-1, Posting of Signs on Trust Property, as presented.
iii. Amend 30-5022-3, Community Rules Violation Panel Charter
Proposed Solution: Amend 30-5022-3, Community Rules Violation Panel Charter.
iv. Amend 30-50258-3, Golden Rain Foundation Directors Handbook
Proposed Solution: Amend 30-5025-3, Golden Rain Foundation Directors Handbook, as presented.
v. Amend 40-2920-3, Budget Controls
Proposed Solution: Amend 40-2920-3, Budget Controls, as presented.
vi. Rescind 30-5175-3, Facilities and Amenities Ad HocCommittee Charter
Proposed Solution: Rescind 30-5175-3, the charter for the Facilities and Amenities Review Ad Hoc Committee.
7. Ad Hoc Reports
a. Governing Document Ad Hoc Committee – Discussion
b. 1.8 Ad Hoc Committee – Discussion
8. Next Meeting Date
Tuesday, July 25, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4
9. Adjournment
GRF Election—How to Cast Your Ballot
Every year, the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) conducts an election to seat representatives from Mutuals on the GRF Board of Directors. This year, odd-numbered Mutuals will elect directors as follows: two representatives from Mutual 1 (because of its larger size) and one each from the other odd-numbered Mutuals.
Accurate Voting Services will conduct the vote-by-mail 2023 election.
Here’s how to cast a ballot:
1. After you have voted, insert the ballot into Envelope A.
2. Seal Envelope A and insert it into Envelope B, which is pre-addressed and postage-paid.
3. In the upper left corner of Envelope B, print your name and address (including unit number) and sign your name on the signature line.
4. Mail pre-addressed Envelope B to:
Inspectors of Election
Accurate Voting Services
P.O. Box 80477
Rancho Santa Margarita,
CA 92688
Allow 4-5 days for delivery.
The Inspectors of Election must receive your mailed ballot on or before noon on Monday, June 5, 2023, for your ballot to be counted.
People can bring their sealed ballots to Clubhouse 4, 1419 Northwood Road, Leisure World, Seal Beach, between 9-10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6.
The polls will close at 10 a.m., and the counting process will begin. For a replacement ballot, call Accurate Voting Services toll free at 949-556-3936.
Mail GRF bylaws ballot before June 5 for a chance to win a $50 gift card
The GRF mailed a bylaw amendments ballot to every household on May 5.
Member participation is very important as 3,305 ballots must be returned with a “yes” majority for the amendments to pass.
Mailed ballots must be received before noon on Monday, June 5, so mail them as soon as possible for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Allow 4-5 days for delivery.
LWers can also return ballots in person between 9-10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, in Clubhouse 4. Accurate Voting will begin counting ballots at 10 a.m.
Each Mutual will have one or more winners depending on its number of units as follows: Mutual 1, 844 units, eight cards; Mutual 2, 864 units, eight cards; Mutual 3, 432 units, four cards; Mutual 4, 396 units, three cards; Mutual 5, 492 units, four cards; Mutual 6, 408 units, four cards; Mutual 7, 384 units, three cards; Mutual 8, 348 units, three cards; Mutual 9, 384 units, three cards; Mutual 10, 276 units, two cards; Mutual 11, 312 units, three cards; Mutual 12, 452 units, four cards; Mutual 14, 328 units, three cards; Mutual 15, 502 units, five cards; Mutual 16, 60 units, one card; and Mutual 17, 126 units, one card.
Mutual Meeting Schedule
Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their mutual boards. The following is a tentative schedule.
Thurs., May 18 Mutual 2
Admin/Zoom 9 a.m.
Thurs., May 18 Mutual 14 (annual)
Clubhouse 4/Zoom 10 a.m.
Fri., May 19 Mutual 7 (annual)
Clubhouse 4/Zoom 10 a.m.
Mon., May 22 Mutual 8 (annual)
Clubhouse 4/Zoom 10 a.m.
Thurs., May 25 Mutual 1
Admin/Zoom 9 a.m.
GRF Meeting Schedule
Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule.
Thurs., May 18 GRF Administration Committee
Admin/virtual 10 a.m.
Tues., May 23 GRF Board Meeting
Clubhouse 4 10 a.m.
A quorum or more of the directors may be present, only to listen and observe, and no formal board action will be taken at committee meetings.
Sports & Games
Cribbage Club
Another great day of cribbage was played May 9 in Clubhouse 1. Carrie Kistner assisted Linda Evenson in serving a homemade blueberry coffee cake with vanilla ice cream to 51 members of the club. Melinda Cowan treated everyone to candy and mixed nuts. The club thanks everyone who provided refreshments.
The winners were: Gene Smith, first place, 843; Joanne Lester, second, 837; Linda Evenson, third, 834; and Minda Burkschab, fourth, 830. Lyn Doyle and Patti Smith deserve a special recognition for their low score of 54 out of a possible 121 in one game they played as partners.
To learn how to play cribbage, brush up on the game, or learn more about the club, call and leave a message with Terry Thrift at 714-394-588. New members are welcome. This year’s dues are $5.
To join, see the club’s officers at the check-in desk before play begins on Tuesdays from noon-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 1.
—Marilyn Chelsvig
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LW Pool Club
On May 8, the LW Pool Club had its final regular season play for the American league. In the Money split its match with PJJ. Teams won six games each, and didn’t play the last game since it would have no bearing on the standings. In the Money’s Kurt Bourhenne had the most single wins for the A players on Monday with 21. Linda Patton of Right on Cue had the most single wins as a B with 18, and John Barth had 23 single wins as a C player.
Right on Cue won 11-2 over the Renegades, and also all six of its single matches. Linda Patton won six games. The Cue Crew edged the Rail Runners 7-6. Shery Wells had a big night winning six games and both of her single matches.
The final standings for Monday were In the Money with 107 wins and 87 losses; Right on Cue with 106 and 89; and PJJ with 103 and 91. In the playoffs, Right on Cue will play PJJ eight ball to two wins and then face the league leader, In the Money, in a two out of three match to meet the winner of the Wednesday league for the championship.
In the Wednesday league, the league-leading Favorites got off to a rocky start losing its first four games to Bank It. It came back to tie the match at 6-6, but lost the final eight ball game when Rusty Aquino made a long cut shot on the eighth ball. Paul Shellenberger won both his single matches for Bank It.
Triple Threat clinched third place by beating U3 9-4. Connie Terry and Russ Black scored five wins for Triple Threat.
The Ruffians led the league nearly all season long and only trailed the Favorites in the last week by two games. They came up big on the final day by beating Milly’s Boys 11-2. Ruffy Ramos and Glenn Everson both won all seven of their games for the Ruffians. Their only losses were two single matches won by Roy Mittlestead.
The top single matches for Wednesday went to A player Dave Silva with 21 wins, B player Roy Mittlestead with 18 wins and C player Connie Adkins with 18 wins.
In the playoffs, second-place Favorites will meet third-place Triple Threat in eight ball, and the winner will go up against the first place Ruffians.
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Shuffleboard Club ends its spring league play
May has been a productive month for the Shuffleboard Club with the election of new officers, approval of changes to the club’s bylaws and applause to its many members who made a difference with their contributions throughout the year. The copy of the club’s new bylaws is posted at the shuffleboard courts building.
On May 24 at 8:30 a.m., the club will have its final activity of the year, the annual Joan LaCascia Memorial Tournament. Spaces are limited. Those interested can register at the courts building. After the tournament, outgoing officers will host a celebration luncheon for all members to honor their achievements.
May 19 concludes the spring league play. Both the Tuesday evening league and the spring madness league concluded their spring season earlier this week. Awards were presented to both groups for their accomplishments.
After the Memorial Day, the courts will be available for play on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. Additional opportunities are being considered and will be announced soon.
On May 9, the Tuesday evening league played with the Hot Shots and the Flying Discs. The Hot Shots blitzed the Flying Discs by winning eight of 12 games. The all-game winners for the Hot Shots were Elizabeth Martinez and Jack O’Brien for two weeks in a row. The Flying Discs all-game winner was John Mount, who was also the last week’s winner.
On May 12, the Friday morning league played a total of 24 games with four teams. The Shooters shattered the Bumpers winning 10 games out of 12. The all-game winners for the Shooters were Fred Carpenter, Carol Schubeck, Shel Magnuson and captain Carol Johnson.
With the second competition, the Smashers edged past the Hot Rods winning seven out of 12 games. Capt. Milly Larsen and Steve Edrich earned the all-game winner recognition for the Smashers, and John Mount was the all-game winner for the Hot Rods.
—Kay Mount
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Woman’s Club of LW Tabletop Games
The Woman’s Club will meet on Friday, May 19, in Clubhouse 2 from noon-4 p.m. There will be a 50/50 drawing at the beginning of the games with refreshments, sweet treats, coffee and tea.
The club offers a variety of games, or people can bring their own. Card games, Mahjong, Yahtzee, Mexican Train and a few others seem to be the most popular. New residents, both men and women, are welcome. No membership required; $1 donation to play. The donations support the Woman’s Club philanthropies. People are also invited to attend the Woman’s Club meeting that supports various charities and enjoy live entertainment and refreshments.
The meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 2, except July and August. The June meeting is a luncheon for members only, but nonmembers can still sign up to attend. Dues are $25 a year. For more information, call Jan Krehbiel at 562-431-8240. To learn more about the club or to join, call Kathy Russell at 949-293-7517.
—Beth Greeley
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LW Men’s Golf Tournament
On May 10, two groups of three flights of variously skilled golfers played for best net scores (gross score minus handicap), two circle holes (shots within a 5-foot radius are rewarded) and two closest to the pin challenges at the a 1,658-yard, 18 hole-par 54 Turtle Lake Golf Course that challenges players of all levels. Players are asked to repair their divots and ball marks for everyone to have the enjoyable game.
A total of 62 golfers played last week and 18 of them accepted a special low gross challenge where Bob Turner took first place at three under 51; Bill Lyons was second at one over 55; and Mike Mayfield came in third at three over 57.There were 52 birdies and five circle hole winners, and 23 of 62 golfers were net at or under par. Closest to the pin on the second hole was Young J. Kim, and on the 11th hole was Thomas Kim.
All scores below are net, which is a gross score minus handicap.
A flight winners (encompasses golfers with handicaps of 0- 6): Bob Turner, first place, nine under 45; Thomas Kim and Ron Steele tied for a second place with four under 50; Bill Lyons, third, one under 53; John Kolthoff, fourth with an even par 54; Dave LaCascia and Mike Mayfield tied for a fifth place at one over 55.
B flight winners (handicaps of 7-10): Paul Alloway, first place, six under 48; Brian Tivnan, second, five under 49; Jae H. Lee and Young J. Kim tied for a third place, four under 50; Fujio Norihiro and James Farr tied for fourth place with three under 51; Bruce Bowles, Roland Philips and Gary Newhall tied for a fifth place with two under 52; Walt Bier and Rolando Ramirez tied for sixth with one under 53; Richard Yokomi, Hyon Shin and John Rudosky tied for seventh place at even par 54; Dennis McMonigle, Jun Um and Ken Notorleva tied for eighth place at one over 55.
C flight winners (handicaps of 11-18): Scott Tuchfarber and Steve Kang tied for a first place, eight under 46; Peter Bae, second, seven under 47; Darry Holten, third, three under 51; Byron Schweitzer, Paul Shellenberger and Sam Williamson tied for the fourth place at two over 56.
The next Men’s tournament is on May 24, and every second and fourth Wednesday of the following months. Those who planned but cannot make it to a tournament need to call Alan Sewell at 541-324-8558 or Dave LaCascia at 801-674-5975 as soon as possible. Players must arrive 10-15 minutes prior to their scheduled tee time and be ready to play.
—Dave LaCascia
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Yahtzee Club
May 5 winners: Diane Seeger, most Yahtzees; Mary Milhone, highest score; Pat Farrell, lowest score; and the door prize went to Marylin Moody.
The next meeting is May 19 in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, at 1 p.m. There will be a half time social.
The club meets on first, third and fifth Fridays of each month. For more information, call Diane Seeger at 562-533-5997. —
—Diane Seeger
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Leisure Leggers
The Leisure Leggers, a running and walking club in Leisure World for more than 20 years, meets every Monday at Clubhouse 6 at 8 a.m. for a brisk trot around the neighborhood, followed by coffee and camaraderie. Dues are 99 cents per year.
For more information, call club president Tom Pontac at 562-304-0880.
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Last Wednesday, the Pickleball Club players danced to the Legends of Rock cover band—a dance party that will be hosted every second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. The club will stop meeting on the first Sunday of the month in June, July and August, and resume those meetings in September. Beginner lessons will continue on the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and follow-up play for beginners on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. For more information, call the club president Linda Evenson at 561-577-3283 or email lwsbpickleball@gmail.com.
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Duplicate Bridge
The Duplicate Bridge Club meets on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in Clubhouse 1 at 12:30 p.m. Reservations can be made at any game using the sign-up sheets or by calling Linda Nye at 562-453-6678 or emailing yuelingnye@yahoo.com no later than 10 a.m. on game day. Arrive by 12:15 p.m. to confirm reservations.
April 27 Howell Movement play winners were: Russell Gray and Fred Reker, first pair; and Stan Johnson and Louise Seifert, second pair.
May 1 six tables winners: Larry Topper and Priscilla Cailloutte, north/south; and Judith Jones and Al Appel, east/west.
May 5 nine tables winners: Carol Murakoshi and Lavonne McQuilkin, north/south; and Miranda Reddy and Anthony Reddy, east/west.
For complete results, including a list of all players and scores (except April 27), go to the Long Beach Bridge Center results page at www.acblunit557.org and click on Leisure World Results.
The club offers lessons and supervised play on Fridays starting at 9:30 a.m. Supervised play is an informal game where players have the opportunity to ask an experienced player questions about bidding and card play, which is a great way to learn how to play duplicate bridge. All games are informative and fun.
For more information on joining the club, call John Markovich at 562-661-0502 or email cdrjjm@yahoo.com.
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Men’s Golf League
Friday Golf: On May 5, six golfers played at the 5,800-yard, par 71 Meadowlark Golf Course in Huntington Beach. Jim Goltra had the fewest putts for the round. Sam Choi was closest to the pin on the par three seventh hole and Fujio Norihiro was closest on the par three 16th.
A flight winners: Choi, first place, two under 69; Gary Stivers, second, one under70; Goltra, third with an even par 71; and Norihiro, Mark Mallet, and Larry Hillhouse tied for the fourth place.
Monday Golf: On May 8, 12 golfers contested the 4,000-yard par 62 David L. Baker Golf Course in Fountain Valley. Bill McKusky had fewest putts in the A flight; Fujio Norihiro tied for fewest in the B flight. Fujio was closest to the pin on the par three third hole, and Lowell Goltra was closest on the par three 12th hole. Gary Stivers had two birdies, Dave LaCascia, McKusky, Bob Munn, Ron Jackson and Lowell had one each.
A flight winners: Stivers, first place, nine under 53; McKusky, second, six under 56; Sam Choi,third, five under 57; LaCascia, fourth, three under 59; Larrynd Hillhouse, fifth, two under 60.
B flight winners: Bob Munn, first place, 12 under 50; Fujio, second, nine under 53; Jackson, third, eight under 54; Tom Ross and Gene Vesely tied for fourth with seven under 55; Goltra, fifth, five under 57; and Digna Vesely, sixth, two under 60.
The Monday and Friday golf leagues play at four local courses within 15-20 minutes of Leisure World. The courses are usually full, so advance league reservations are required with a sign-up sheet available at each round.
There is a prize pool for each round that players are not obligated to enter. Rewards are given for low net in each flight, birdies, closest to the pin on two par threes, and for the lowest number of putts in each flight. Holes-in-one and eagles (two under par), although infrequent, are generously rewarded.
Those interested should call Gary Stivers at 714-313-3697 or Dave LaCascia at 801-674-5975.
—Dave LaCascia
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Genealogy Club
The Genealogy Club’ will meet May 24 at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Look for signs outside the door. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting at 10, which will also be streamed via Zoom. Sign in a few minutes before 10 at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86968781803?pwd=b1RWdmlyVlE3UVk3bTV2WnJlVEtldz09.
Ron Gilmore will present Hands on Ireland, with the focus on Irish genealogical records, their location and access in Dublin, Belfast and elsewhere. Various sample records will be shown at the presentation aong with a total 900 photos of Ireland take by Gilmore on his trip. It will also include tips on currency, customs and touring, and car rentals in Ireland.
After retiring from his career as a management consultant in IT, Gilmore dedicates his time to genealogy for family investigations in Ireland, UK, France, Germany and Canada. He presented to several genealogical societies in California and Canada on his favorite topic—Ireland.
—Mary Romero
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Bunco Club
LW Bunco Club meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. The next meeting is on May 22. The play begins at 6 p.m. sharp. Everyone is welcome. There is a half time social for all attending. For more information, call Gail Levitt at 562-596-1346.
May 8 winners were: Mimi Durino, most buncos; Rosie Pikus and Rosann MacGregor, most win s; Michie Kimura, most babies; Joanna Rogers and Cheryl Richardson, most losses; and Rita Fueyo, door prize winner.
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LW Women’s Golf
LW Women’s Golf Club opened a three-week tournament May 9; 38 women golfers played for low gross, low net and birdies.
Flight A winners were: low gross: Jane Song, 26 with birdies on numbers four and eight; low net: Linda Herman, 23. The following players had the birdies: Susie Kim on No. 8; Devora Kim on No. 6; Jessica Choi on No. 7; Janice Turner on No. 1; Karen Mendon on No. 2; and Zoe Pickle on No. 8.
Flight B winners: low gross: Nina De Rosa and Lisa Kim, 32; low net: Sun Lee, 25.
Flight C winners: low gross: Pam Krug, 31, with a birdie on number four; low net: Patty Littrell and Marilyn Hewitt, 25.
Flight D winners: low gross: Angela Han, 33; low net: Neva Senske, 22.
The club’s June luncheon is on Tuesday, June 6, at noon in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Tickets, $10, can be purchased by calling Liz Meripol at 562-537-0318. Anyone interested in joining the Women’s Golf club can get an application from the golf course starter or call the club treasurer Margie Thompson at 562-493-0484 for more information.
—Liz Meripol
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LW Bocce Ball
The Bocce Ball Club’s spring finals party is June 10 at 11 a.m. There will be a sign-up list over the next few weeks to gauge attendance and collect money for lunch. Members can sign up with their league coordinator.
A bocce ball clinic will be on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for new players or anyone to improve their skills. Those interested in learning how to play can stop by the bocce court located behind Clubhouse 2. New players are welcome.
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Health & Fitness
The Leisure World Bicycle Club Group B recently posed at the California State University, Long Beach, Walter Pyramid. Everyone is welcome to join cyclists for fun and healthy bicycle rides on Sundays with breakfast to El Dorado Golf Course in Long Beach and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The group meets at the North Gate at 9 a.m. Bicycle helmets and safe shoes are required. For more information call Mary Romero at 562-810-4266 or Lucy Cyza at 818-209-3075.
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Wa-Rite
Wa-Rite’s queen of April Marshia Larson lost more weight in one month than any other member. Another member lost 7 pounds in the week ending May 5 by exercising and carb control. Everyone is encouraged to stay committed to their goals until May 19, when the cash prizes will be awarded.
The May 5th meeting included acknowledging May birthdays and review of the degree program prepared by the birthday girl Darleen Gardner.
The May 19 meeting will wrap up the spring contest, and the final meeting of the month will provide members with the opportunities to share ideas and offer support. June presentation topics will include comparisons, choices and support to facilitate positive behavioral change.
Wa-Rite offers a nonjudgmental and supportive environment to women maintaining their ideal weight or working toward that goal. Those interested in better health and more energy are welcome to stop by or visit up to three meetings for free.
Wa-Rite meets every Friday in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Weigh-ins are from 9:15-9:45 a.m. An hour-long meetings start at 10 a.m. The annual membership fee is $10. Weekly dues are 10 cents.
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Fitness Fusion Club member Kathy Giangiorgi demonstrates the Warrior II yoga pose. Yoga is one of 18 exercises practiced by Fitness Fusion Club members during meetings on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. upstairs Clubhouse 6, and at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays at Veterans Plaza. The benefits of practicing yoga include increased flexibility and better posture. Bring weights to the Veterans Plaza sessions.
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Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis
By C.J. Blomquist
Optum Senior Communications Strategist
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common inflammatory disorder that not many people are familiar with. On May 25, the HCC will feature a special presentation on managing rheumatoid arthritis in Optum HCC Conference Room 1 from 1-2 p.m. The presenter, physician assistant Dennis Bansil, will talk about signs of rheumatoid arthritis and share tips on how to make living with it easier including the following:
Exercise. It may seem counterintuitive, but staying active can help with managing arthritis pain. Low impact exercises including swimming and walking can help the muscles get stronger and keep the joints flexible. Even a daily 30-minute walk can make a big difference.
Get rest. Getting plenty of rest allows the body to recover whether from flare-ups or exercising. Giving the joints a break during a flare-up can help reduce the inflammation and pain.
Ask for help. The aches and pains of arthritis aren’t just physical. They can also have an impact on mental health. When the flare-ups are rough, having a friend to help around the house or take the mind off pain with a good conversation can keep the spirit positive.
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Impaired Vision and Hearing Club
The Impaired Vision and Hearing Club’s general meetings are held every fourth Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1 (except July, August and November). The membership fee of $3 is now due.
The Impaired Vision Support Group meets every third Friday at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 6.
The Hard of Hearing Support Group meets every second Thursday at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 7.
On May 23, Seal Beach Police detective Jon Ainley will speak about scams at the Hearing and Vision Impaired Club meeting in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, at 1:30 p.m.
The El Dorado High School graduate and a native of the city of Orange, Ainley began his law enforcement career in 2002 as a police cadet and joined the Placentia Police Department as an officer in 2005. He served as a patrol officer, field training officer, and detective before lateralling to the Seal Beach Police Department in 2017. During his time there, Ainley served as a field training officer, member of the special enforcement detail, peer support and detective, focusing on the Leisure World community. He is married to his wife, Samantha, and has two children.
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Seal Beach Be More Healthy Expo May 20
On Saturday, May 20, the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold its 16th annual Seal Beach Be More Healthy Expo from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Seal Beach Pier.
The admission is free and open to the public. Over 65 vendors will offer live fitness demonstrations, free health screenings for all ages, health and wellness products and services, and a kids fit and fun zone. Everyone is welcome to join the fun and enjoy the ocean views. LWers can take advantage of a free shuttle that will be making rounds from Leisure World to Seal Beach Pier and back.
For more information and vendor registration, contact Diana Bean at 209-642-1114 or email sponsorship@sealbeachchamber.org or follow the event on Facebook @SealBeachHealthExpo.
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Meals on Wheels, Long Beach
Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., delivers freshly cooked meals for $9.75 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 or cancel a meal for the following day, before 9 a.m. the prior business day.
Thursday, May 18
Chicken enchilada casserole with red sauce, pinto beans, seasoned broccoli, mandarin oranges, turkey, ham and cheese sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickle, and carrot raisin salad.
Friday, May 19
Oven-baked breaded fish with tarter sauce, oven-browned potatoes, peas and carrots, mixed melons, Greek chicken salad with tomato, olives, cucumber, feta, vinaigrette and crackers.
Monday, May 22
Oven-baked chicken molé, spanish rice, pinto beans, fresh orange, chicken salad sandwich with spinach, and tomato, marinated beet and onion salad.
Tuesday, May 23
Pork loin with honey mustart sauce, creamy noodles, peas and onions, applesauce, taco salad with shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, cheese, cilantro and salsa dressing with crackers.
Wednesday, May 24
Beef Stroganoff, brown rice, zucchini medley, seasoned carrots, cantaloupe, turkey and cheese sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickle, and a cucumber, red onion and dill salad.
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Joyful Line Dance
Joyful Line Dance Club meets on Thursdays in Clubhouse 6 upstairs from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The club has multiple leaders who take turns leading the class, introduce new dances and bring back the oldies such as “Up Town Funk,” “I’m Alive,” “Bailando Boogaloo,” “Tennessee Waltz Surprise,” “Joe And Jo Tango,” “Mambo Italiano,” and “Mamma Mia.”
For the safety, classes are limited to 35 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Face masks and exercise shoes are recommended. No membership or fees are required, but donations are welcome.
For more information, text 562-301-5339.
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Learn more about age-related brain disorders with UC Irvine
The UC Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND), which is internationally recognized for its research accomplishments in age-related brain disorders, will give a presentation on brain health and aging. The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 26, in the large conference room at at Optum Health Care Center. All are welcome.
Topics include the healthy brain, Alzheimer’s disease, the importance of research participation, the history of Alzheimer’s disease, prevalence, risk reducing factors and current research findings.
The team from UCI MIND will also discuss how to implement healthy lifestyle practices to protect the brain as people age and reduce the risk for memory problems later in life.
UCI MIND is a research center designated by the National Institutes of Health with the goal of advancing the treatment, prevention, diagnosis and care for Alzheimer’s.
The faculty is specifically seeking to understand the causes leading to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia and Huntington’s disease.
For more information, visit mind.uci.edu.
Balance and Stability Club
Leisure World residents who have a fear of falling or trouble with balance are invited to check out the new Balance and Stability Club.
Routine balance exercises can help improve the overall health, strengthen muscles and bones, and improve cardiovascular function and self-confidence.
The first meeting and class will be held June 6 at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Subsequent classes will be held the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the same location.
Adrianne Rosenfeld, a certified balance and stability instructor and a functional aging institute consultant, will be the instructor. She has taught this class in various locations.
Bring water and a smile.
For more information, call Chris Russell, president, at 562-794-9334 or Adrianne Rosenfeld at 562-397-1519.
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Meals on Wheels, Long Beach
Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., delivers freshly cooked meals for $9.75 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 or cancel a meal for the following day, before 9 a.m. the prior business day.
Thursday, May 18
Chicken enchilada casserole with red sauce, pinto beans, seasoned broccoli, mandarin oranges, turkey, ham and cheese sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickle, and carrot raisin salad.
Friday, May 19
Oven-baked breaded fish with tarter sauce, oven-browned potatoes, peas and carrots, mixed melons, Greek chicken salad with tomato, olives, cucumber, feta, vinaigrette and crackers.
Monday, May 22
Oven-baked chicken molé, spanish rice, pinto beans, fresh orange, chicken salad sandwich with spinach, and tomato, marinated beet and onion salad.
Tuesday, May 23
Pork loin with honey mustart sauce, creamy noodles, peas and onions, applesauce, taco salad with shredded chicken, diced tomato, corn, black beans, cheese, cilantro, salsa dressing and crackers.
Thursday, May 24
Beef stroganoff, brown rice, zucchini medley, seasoned carrots, cantaloupe, turkey and cheese sandwich with letuce, tomato and pickle, cucumber, red onion, and dill salad.
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Bus Tours
The GRF Transportation Department conducts monthly bus tours of Leisure World on the first Tuesdays for new and recently moved-in residents.
Included will be GRF clubhouses, Turtle Lake Golf Course, Mission Park and its activity courts and gaming rooms, the 1.8-Acre disposal and recycling area, as well as the Leisure World Library and the Main Gate bus station.
The 1.5-hour tours will begin at the bus hub on the east side of the Amphitheater north of the Administration Building.
Stock Transfer can book tours when new buyers check in, or people can schedule one at https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/NewMemberBusTours@lwsb.com/bookings/.
For more information, contact Melissa Gomez at melissag@lwsb.com or 562-431-6586, ext. 326, or Kathy Thayer at kathyt@lwsb.com or 562-431-6586, ext. 398.
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Hazardous Waste
Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients are considered household hazardous waste. Products such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special handling when residents dispose of them. Residents are prohibited from disposing of household hazardous waste at the 1.8-Acre site.
Residents can dispose of their toxic waste at any of Orange County’s four Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers. The closest one to LW is the Huntington Beach Collection Center, 17121 Nichols Lane, 92647, Gate 6.
Proof of county residence may be requested. E-waste such as televisions, tablets, cell phones and computers can also be taken to this collection center.
It is open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (closed on major holidays and during rainy weather).
People who need special assistance with household hazardous waste collection and are unable to bring it to a centers should call 714-834-4000 for more information about Orange County’s Door-to-Door service.
For more information, visit www.oclandfills.com/hazardous-waste.
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Seal Beach Be More Healthy Expo May 20
On Saturday, May 20, the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold its 16th annual Seal Beach Be More Healthy Expo from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Seal Beach Pier.
The admission is free and open to the public. Over 65 vendors will offer live fitness demonstrations, health and wellness products and services, and a kids fit and fun zone. Health screenings such as blood pressure or cardiovascular health will also be provided, which can detect a problem and get attendees on a track to a healthier self.
Health expos are designed to connect people to locally offered products and services. People will be able to speak with representatives about specific services and receive materials on health and safety topics and more.
Everyone is welcome to join the fun and enjoy the ocean views. LWers can take advantage of a free shuttle that will be making rounds from Leisure World to Seal Beach Pier and back.
For more information and vendor registration, contact Diana Bean at 209-642-1114 or email sponsorship@sealbeachchamber.org or follow the event on Facebook @SealBeachHealthExpo.
GENERAL
2 adult female cats, 8 years old, spayed/neutered, indoor-only, DECLAWED (on the front). All shots and veterinary records are up to date and available upon request. Both are black and white color with short-and-medium length hair. Perfect health for both cats. Both cats come with a ton of cat towers, playthings, toys, treats, food, and litter. These cats have been loved, but my mom can no longer care for them and wants to find them a safe and loving forever home. Call 858-405-1879 or email albahr33@hotmail.com. Pictures available upon request.
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
Serving LW since 1999. SB Business License 699080. Exp 7/19
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. Exp 6/07
HANDYMAN SERVICES
JR HOME REPAIRS. Quality work. Perfectionist, honest & reliable. Call JR 562-519-2764. SB Business License JRH0001. Exp 7/12
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562-596-0559
LW DECOR INC.
Kitchen/Bathroom-Remodeling. Install Microwave/Dishwasher/Recessed-Lights/Closets Redesigned/Cabinets-Refaced/New-Windows/Patio-Storage and Enclosures. Exp 7/26
40+/Years in LW
License 723262
PAINTING
Painting/FREE Estimates. 1-room or entire-house and refinish kitchen cabinets. (714)-826-8636. Call Jerry. CA State License 675336. Exp 5/24
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Cory Gee Painting. Affordable – Professional, Licensed-and-Insured. Interior/Exterior Drywall Repairs/Texturing/Pressure-Washing/Cabinets. Senior discounts 714-308-9931. License 1049257. Exp 7/26
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562-596-0559, LW DECOR INC.
Premium-Paints. Interiors/Cabinets/Ceilings/Exterior-Windows/Frames. Our Own Painting-Crew. 40+/Years in LW. Business License 723262. Exp 7/26
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Bel-Rich Painting. Small-Jobs, Bathrooms, Walls, Gates & More! Call Bret 714-220-9702. Business License 705131.
Exp 8/09
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Painting service for exterior or interior repairs, texture/drywall/cabinets/skylights/gates/frames. Joshua 714-267-6756. State Contractor License 1081798. Exp 11/22/2023
SKYLIGHT SERVICES
SKYLIGHTS
CLEAN AND REPAIR. Licensed and insured. Dan (562)-841-3787. SB Business License BRA0002. Exp 7/12
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SKYLIGHT Cleaning & Repairs, Contact Eugene (714) 774-4385. Contractor License 634613-B. Exp 11/29/2023
UPHOLSTERY/Carpet cleaning and tile & grout
All Year Carpet Cleaning since 1988. Tile & Grout. Tito/562-658-9841. State Contractors License 578194. Exp 5/24
Window Washing
WANT CLEAN WINDOWS?
I clean Inside/Outside OR Clean Outside only and SAVE $$$. LW-Resident/Rich Livitski. (562)-600-0014. SB Business License LIV0004. Exp 8/02
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BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS. 40+ YEARS EXPERIENCE. PHIL (562)-881-2093. SB Business License AB0001.
Exp 5/24
Leisure World Helping Leisure World
Does your walker need new tennis balls? Delivery and installation provided. Please provide your name and phone number. Free of charge. Diane Hart 714-955-2885.
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“ROLLIN THUNDER” GOLF CART CLUB
Offering FREE advice on buying/selling of your golf cart. Also batteries and Safety Flags. 562-431-6859
HOME CARE PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Experienced Caregiver available to assist with/Daily-Care/Doctor-Appointments/Errands/Available_24/7. 949-899-7770.SB Business License HEL0006. Exp 7/05
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CHRISTIAN HOME CARE
Experienced, knowledgeable caregivers. Honest/Assertive/Fluent-English. Hourly/Full-Time, doctor-appointments, errands. Bernadine/562-310-0280. Bonded/Insured. SB Business License BCS0002. Exp 6/21
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MOST AFFORDABLE RATES with/optimum service, 30-years LW experience. Licensed Reliable, Honest Caregivers. 24-hours/Part-Time/Doctor-Appointments. References, Fluent English. Ann/714-624-1911 and 562-277-3650/Heide. SB Business License HYC0001. Exp 8/02
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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. SB License PAN0003. Exp 7/19
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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. SB Business License RAZ0002. Exp 8/09
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Maria’s experienced caregivers. Run errands, Doctor appointments, cleaning, part-time, full-time, live-in. (562)-230-4648. SB Business License CAM0006. Exp 7/26
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. 13944 Seal Beach Boulevard, #116. Tammy Nguyen (714)-425-4198. Exp 7/05
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In home haircare, serving the men-and-women of Leisure-World for 36Years+. Mel Cell/562-480-9341. SB Business License #KC75538. Exp 6/14
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Experienced Korean-Barber at Dal Je’s Salon. 562-626-8122, 562-431-4603. 5-minutes from Leisure-World! Cannot-WAIT -to-Serve-You! PLEASE ask for Sun/Thank-You! SB Business License 14203016. Exp 5/31
HOUSE CLEANING
Experienced Housekeeper providing Weekly-and-Monthly cleaning. Call/949-899-7770. SB Business License HEL0006
Exp 7/05
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BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS. 40+ YEARS EXPERIENCE. PHIL (562)-881-2093. Seal Beach Business License AB0001.
Exp 5/24
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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.
SB Business License GRA0006. Exp 7/12
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General housekeeping, 30+ years experience. Bi-weekly or monthly. Gloria 949-371-7425. SB Business License RAZ002. Exp 8/09
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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. Exp 8/09
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MAGALY’S CLEANING SERVICE. We make your home sparkle! 7-days/call anytime! Complete-cleaning. 562-505-1613
SB Business License M0001A. Exp 6/28
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Albert & Patricia House-Cleaning. Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly. (562)-397-4659, (323)-413-0830. SB Business License14206409. Exp 6/28
COMPUTERS
FRUSTRATED (562)755-6199
Everything for your computer (PC-or-Mac), Cellphone, TV, Stereo, any Electronic-Device. Tina Schaffer. SB Business License CIP0001 Exp 7/26
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John’s Computer Services 562-733-9193
Virus-Removal/Internet Security Repair, Training, Wireless and Smart-TV Setup. LW Resident. SB License FUH0001.
Exp 8/09
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. CA Business License 046854. Exp 7/05
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Senior looking for 4-door OR 2-door. Prefer BIG car/sedans. Please call Duffy/562-477-8065. Exp 5/24
ELECTRIC CARTS/SCOOTERS/MOBILE CHAIRS FOR SALE
Golf Cars SELL, BUY, TRADE and REPAIRS. Call 714-292-9124. Exp 1/03/2024
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Shop-Rider 4-Wheel Scooter. Fairly-New Batteries/Charger/Tires. $300 Call 562-666-6467.
GOLF CART TIRES
Golf Cart Tires in Leisure-World with “SPECIALTY TIRES”. All-Standard-Sizes and MORE! 1-800-847-9593. SB Business License SPE0007. Exp 6/07
Transportation
Need a lift? Pam Miller. LW Residents ONLY. 310-227-1258 Exp 6/07
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Inexpensive Shuttle. Airports, Shopping, Doctors, etc. SB License ABL0001. 562-881-2093. Exp 6/07
autos/boats/RV’s trailers FOR SALE
ELECTRIC CAR PADS
Installed at your residence. Call Frank 562-743-3832. Contractor’s License 779462. Exp 6/07
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2003 Southwind 32vm-32vs Workhorse. Miles/54,110, Motors: 8.1 Workhorse (Chevy), Transmission/Allison, Exhaust: Banks System, Onan-Generator, Solar-Panels, 2 Slide-Outs. Excellent-Condition, 1-year/Warranty, Call-Diane/949-322-8447. Exp 6/14
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RV in RV Lot, Brand/Alpha, 40/foot-long, sleeps-4. Call for pricing 714-343-1071.
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. Exp 7/12
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A FRIEND AND A TRUCK
Your Moving-AND-Hauling service. Any size job! Call/310-387-2618. Business License RO263644. Exp 7/19
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
LESLIE’S VINTAGE STORE Buying Mid-Century Modern Furniture/Antiques/Chinese-Collectibles/Old-Toys/Vintage-Clothing/14K-Jewelry-and-Sterling/ETC. 562-243-7229 Exp 8/09
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Coins, Comic Books, First Day Stamps, Miscellaneous. Nikon Camera. Appointment 9:00am-to-3:00pm. 1-562-594-3975 Exp 5/24
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Moving Out Sale. 13680 El Dorado Drive, Mutual-03/Unit-33E/across from CH2. Thursday/May-18th, Friday/May-19th, Saturday/May-20th. Many gift collectibles. Vintage-statues/wall-clocks/vacuum-cleaners/various-kitchen-items/toasters/patio-chairs/VCR-recorders/many-household-tools/mechanical/electrical/table-lamps/portable-radios/ham-radios and MUCH MORE
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Estate Sale. Thursday/May-18th and Friday/May-19th, 9:00am-2:00pm. 1881 St. John Road, Mutual-15/Unit-37R. This home is filled with MANY sparkle feathers and beautiful bold colors! You will find Vintage-Jewelry, M/L-Clothing/Hats/Purses. Entire Sewing Room with Overlock and Embroidery-Machines/Fabric/Threads. Lift-Recliner/Rocker-Recliner/Vintage-Lamps/Corning-Ware/Bread-Machine/Queen-Tempur-Pedic-Contour-Bed/Pots/Pans and MUCH MORE. ESTATE SALES by JENNIFER and DENISE, POB 427, Seal Beach 90740. Seal Beach License 14206514. For entry through Leisure-World main-gate, call/text Denise/714-234-8842 by Wednesday.
LEISURE WORLD CARPORT FOR RENT
Mutual-4 Carport Space Available for Rent. Call or Text 562-209-7015 for details. Exp 5/24
LEISURE WORLD APARTMENT FOR RENT
2-bedroom furnished apartment available for rent. Call 661-317-5412 for details.