LWW Translate/Vie Ed. 09-30-21 – Leisure World Seal Beach

General News, Perspectives

SB Shuttle has new service hours

Beginning Monday, Oct. 4, the City of Seal Beach Senior Shopping Shuttle will have new service hours.

The shuttle that provides free rides to the Rossmoor shopping area and the Seal Beach Main Street and Pier areas will be changing its hours of service to Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The shuttle will make stops in Leisure World at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. There are no LW passenger pickups at the noon hour.

The shuttle route will now include a stop at the Old Ranch Town Center Target store.

Other destinations include the Ralphs market at the Old Ranch Center, the Sprouts Farmers Market at the Shops at Rossmoor and the North Seal Beach Senior Center off St. Cloud Drive.

The shuttle also provides hourly rides to Main Street and the Pier in Old Town, Seal Beach, as well as the Pavilions market on Pacific Coast Highway.

The shopping shuttle pickup locations inside Leisure World include the bus shelters at the Saint Andrews gate, the traffic light at Saint Andrews and Golden Rain, the Amphitheater Bus Hub, and the bus shelter at Interlachen and Del Monte.

Passengers using the free Seal Beach shuttle service must be registered with the City of Seal Beach, but no reservation is required to ride.

For information on registering, contact Iris Lee at Seal Beach City Hall at (562) 431-2527, ext. 1322, or Robann Arshat, GRF member resource and assistance liaison, at (562) 431-6586, ext. 317.

Information on the Seal Beach Senior Shopping Shuttle schedule changes as well as all transportation services available to Leisure World residents will be presented at the monthly Minibus informational meeting held at 10 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Clubhouse 3, Room 3. The next orientation meeting will be Oct. 7.

For more information on transportation options and the LW Minibus service, contact GRF Fleet Manager Grant Winford at (562) 431-6585, ext. 372.

Shuttle Schedule

Beginning Monday, Oct. 4, the City of Seal Beach Senior Shopping Shuttle will have new service hours. The shuttle provides free rides to the Rossmoor shopping area and the Seal Beach Main Street and Pier areas.

The new hours of service are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The following is the route schedule.

Effective Monday, Oct. 4:

• Seal Beach Senior Shopping Shuttle arrives in Leisure World:

9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.

• Arrives at the Seal Beach Pier:

9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m.

• Arrives in Leisure World:

9:25 a.m., 10:25 a.m., 11:25 a.m., 1:25 p.m., 2:25 p.m., 3:25 p.m.

• Arrives at Ralphs, Target, Sprouts:

9:40 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 1:40 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 3:40 p.m.

The last bus returns to Leisure World at 4 p.m.

LW Flu Clinic is Oct. 14

2021 Flu Shot Clinic

Sponsored by Optum

Oct. 14

The flu shot is more important than ever this year; this year, Optum at the Health Care Center will sponsor its second annual drive-through clinic. Face masks or coverings are required.

HAVE CONSENT WAIVER FILLED

OUT PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

• Where: Clubhouse 4 Parking Lot

• When: Thursday, Oct. 14, between 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Here’s how it works

• For cars

Use the north entrance. The clinic will be held behind Clubhouse 4. There will be plenty of signs and personnel to guide traffic. (See the yellow lines on the map, page 2.)

After you get your shot, exit onto Northwood Road.

• For scooters, bikes, shuttles, golf carts and walk-up appointments

Tables will be set up on the side of Clubhouse 4. Wear a face mask or covering. (See the red lines on the map, page 2.)

There is no cost for the regular flu shot for residents.

High-dose flu shots are not available at this clinic.

What do I need to do before getting my flu shot?

• Have a consent form filled out upon arrival to the flu clinic.

• Bring a GRF ID card and an insurance card.

• Wear a short-sleeved or sleeveless shirt.

• Wear a face mask or covering.

• Come at the assigned time for your Mutual (see page 2 for Mutual schedule).

Where do I get a consent form?

People can print out a copy from lwsb.com or pick up at these locations:

• At the Health Care Center

• Recreation Office, Building 5

• On the Leisure World Buses

Mutual Appointment Schedule

Mutuals 1 and 17 8 a.m.-8:45 a.m.

Mutuals 10 and 14 8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Mutuals 2 and 16 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Mutuals 12 and 15 10:15 a.m.-11 a.m.

Mutuals 3 and 5 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Mutuals 6 and 7 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Mutuals 8 and 9 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

Mutuals 4 and 11 1:15 p.m.-2 p.m.

For people who must miss their scheduled appointment time, flu shots will be given from 2-3 p.m.

Minibus Service

Available

The GRF Minibus service (blue-and- white buses) will be available to take residents to the flu clinic on Thursday, Oct. 14.

All bus routes (A, B, C, D) will be operating on the regular weekday schedules as printed in the 2020 Minibus Guide (see pages 12-19 for route maps and timetables).

This service will be available from 8:45 a.m. until 4:15 p.m.

Schedule books can be picked up from any Leisure World bus. Just stop the bus and request a copy from the driver. You can also call (562) 431-6586, ext. 372, and request a copy to be delivered.

All Access-bus resident passengers can make an appointment for the Access bus beginning today, Sept. 30.

Limited appointments will be made on the half-hour from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Call (562) 431-6586, ext. 379, to schedule an appointment time to ride the Access bus.

This service is exclusively for residents who have mobility challenges or use a mobility aid, such as a wheelchair.

There will be an on-call bus available Oct. 14 for immediate passenger pickups all day from 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m., but this service will be subject to delays of up to 30 minutes depending on demand.

Call (562) 431-6586, ext. 379, for the on-call flu clinic bus on that Thursday ONLY.

Transporation staff recommends using the scheduled Minibus routes as printed in the 2021 Minibus schedule book.

All Minibus passengers will be required to wear face coverings; no mask, no ride.

Also, due to social-distancing requirements buses may have limited available seating. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, everyone should be vaccinated by the end of October, with people 65 and older not getting vaccinated too early as protection wanes over time.

RV lot has space available

Need space for your recreational vehicle? Several spaces have recently become available for authorized residents to park at the RV lot, providing all documents are in their names exclusively.

Leases run from $204 to $240 to $348, depending on the size of the vehicle, per year.

Residents must already own the vehicle to apply. They cannot just be contemplating a purchase or in the process of purchasing one.

Complete rules and regulations can be found at 70-1487-1 Recreational Vehicle Lot (Rvl)–Rules and Regulations– Leisure World Seal Beach at lwsb.com.

For more information, contact Recreation at (562) 431-6586, ext. 373.

The RV Lot Administrator is on-site part time on a revolving schedule and will return calls when he is on duty.

Signage rules will be considered

Leisure World clubs and groups are entitled to the use of GRF Trust Property for all manner of pursuits, according to the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, which is the portion of the California Civil Code that governs cooperative communities like Leisure World.

Based on the letters to the editor in the Sept. 23 LW Weekly, the legal requirement to allow such activities has created some concern.

The letters expressed outrage on signage being used, demanding that it be removed. But it’s a complicated issue involving GRF policy, First Amendment protections and Davis-Stirling homeowners’ association laws.

As it stands now, GRF policy 30-1021 prohibits the display of certain categories of signs, including “political posters,” on Trust property. While signs are banned from Trust property, clubs and other groups are allowed to have signage at their assigned meeting times in their assigned meeting spaces. The reasoning is that while the clubs are using the facilities, it is their space to use as they like, within reason.

The sign in question was posted on the club’s tent, which considered its property and thus allowed.

GRF is legally must allow political signage in accordance with the provisions of the law, but what constitutes “political” and when does that infringe on First Amendment “freedom of expression” protections? Some California HOAs have allowed political signage, preferring to avoid the potential for lawsuits, which can be an expensive drain on a community’s resources, according to HOA websites.

The GRF Board will be reviewing the stipulations under the law and seeking due legal advice on what reasonable restrictions may be applied.

Setting It Straight

The member column by Nick Massetti on roundabouts in the Sept. 23 edition of the LW Weekly was submitted in his capacity as a LW resident and was not in any way related to his role as a Golden Rain Foundation Board member.

As stated in the LW Weekly disclaimer that runs every week on the Perspectives page, opinions expressed in columns and letters do not reflect the policies or opinions of the Golden Rain Foundation or the GRF Board of Directors.

Pool Progress Report

After lengthy supply delays, enough parts have arrived to complete the installation of the main electrical and gas line runs at the pool facility.

New main electrical feeds and two new 3-inch gas lines have been installed. The old pool was operating via a single 2-inch line. Also installed were new electrical mainline conduits.

Site power in conjunction with SCE is continuing this week, including the installation of the transformer vaults and switch gear.

An underground inspection will precede steel installation, which was to be in place for inspection Sept. 29.

Reroofing is complete up to the tie-in of the new structure that holds the pool equipment.

The application of gunite is expected to start once the rebar is installed.

The schedule is subject to change due to COVID-related supply disruptions of all sorts, including pool equipment and materials. Shipping delays, as experienced with other projects in Leisure World, may alter construction timelines.

The pool has been closed since November 2019, when potentially catastrophic defects were uncovered in the 1960s-era facility.

The project that started as a simple remodel soon morphed into a full-blown reconstruction. The project coincided with the coronavirus epidemic, which has delayed construction, parts procurement and other facets of the job.

The facility will have a pool with five swimming lanes, a 30-by-30-foot activity area with a volleyball net, a 9-by-25-foot spa, new locker rooms and a lounge area.

Shuttle Schedule

The new hours of service are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The following is the route schedule.

Effective Monday, Oct. 4:

• Seal Beach Senior Shopping Shuttle arrives in Leisure World:

9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.

• Arrives at the Seal Beach Pier:

9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m.

• Arrives in Leisure World:

9:25 a.m., 10:25 a.m., 11:25 a.m., 1:25 p.m., 2:25 p.m., 3:25 p.m.

• Arrives at Ralphs, Target, Sprouts:

9:40 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 1:40 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 3:40 p.m.

The last bus returns to Leisure World at 4 p.m.

Huntington Beach Pacific Airshow is Oct. 1-3

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will join the lineup for the 2021 Pacific Airshow Oct. 1-3, flying over the ocean in Huntington Beach. For only the second time in U.S. history, the three North American jet teams—the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform together at one airshow.

“To say it’s an honor to have the Thunderbirds join us again would be an understatement,” said Kevin Elliott, event director. “The lineup of the 2021 Pacific Airshow will become a thing of legend with kids growing up to say, ‘I remember when all three North American Jet Teams flew together in Huntington Beach.’ If you know anything about Airshows, or even if you don’t, you will not want to miss this spectacle.”

With the 2020 season cancelled, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds took the time to rework their air show performance. This year, the Thunderbirds will debut their new routine with formations that tell a story of patriotism, American ingenuity, teamwork, and inspiration. Fans can expect to see a new maneuver, Rapid Recovery, along with other modified maneuvers showcasing precision flying and combat capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

The Thunderbirds will join the U.S. Navy Blue Angels at Pacific Airshow this year celebrating its 75th anniversary season and flying new F/A-18 Super Hornets, plus the Canadian Forces Snowbirds celebrating its 50th anniversary, Major Kristin “BEO” Wolfe leading the U.S. Air Force ACC F-35A Lightning II Demo squad, Lt. David “Strokes” Hinkle leading the U.S. Navy F-35C Lighting II Demo, the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey Demo Team, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute demonstration team, along with dozens of other military aviators and civilian performers.

Pacific Airshow was recognized as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Civilian Show Site of the Year in both 2018 and 2019, making it the only air show in history to win the award in consecutive years.

To add to the thrills, Pacific Airshow is introducing the two-night Afterburner Music Festival, the official after party, taking on Friday, Oct. 1, and Saturday, Oct. 2. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Sammy Hagar and his band Sammy Hagar & The Circle will headline the first show on Oct. 1 along with Umphrey’s McGee and 90’s Rockshow. Chart-topping, award-winning country artist Sam Hunt will headline the show on Saturday, Oct. 2, with accompanying performances by X Ambassadors and Cassadee Pope. Local DJ Mark Moreno will open the festival both nights.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are set to appear on stage with Sammy Hagar on Friday night to play tribute to Van Halen and the 1986 Dreams music video, which featured the then Blue Angels flying their A-4 Skyhawks.

Tickets for the Friday night festival start at $69 for general admission and $169 for VIP tickets, which includes access to the exclusive VIP lounge The Hangar, plus premium food and beverage options and VIP restrooms. Saturday night ticket prices start at $79 for general admission and $179 for VIP. Tickets can be purchased online at afterburnermusicfestival.com or through the Pacific Airshow mobile app.

Fans can use the new mobile app to learn about this year’s airshow and Afterburner Music Festival performers, discover major points of interest using an interactive map, purchase event tickets, and stay up to date with important event updates and announcements. Fans can download the mobile app through their provider’s app store.

Airshow attendees have five premium viewing options for the show this year, which can be purchased on the new mobile app or the Pacific Airshow website at pacificairshow.com.

About Pacific Airshow

The first Pacific Airshow was held in 2016, attracting hundreds of thousands to Huntington Beach for an inspiring display of aviation skill and military might soaring over one of California’s most pristine beaches.

In only five years, Pacific Airshow has twice been named Civilian Airshow of the Year by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and most recently was named among the Top 3 2021 Best Air Shows by USA Today’s 10 Best. For more information, visit www.pacificairshow.com. Scam Alert

A Mutual 2 resident who thought she was helping her grandson packed $9,000 into a FedEx box and shipped it overnight to Philadelphia before she realized that she had been taken in by a scammer.

She doesn’t want anyone else in Leisure World to endure the distress she has suffered since Sept. 21, when a fake grandson called her to request bail money. The call came in at about 8:45 a.m. A man called her “grandma” and the woman replied, “Jacob, is that you?” Then “Jacob” proceeded to tell a tale of woe involving an arrest and his urgent need for money. He instructed her to send cash overnight to a Philadelphia address. The resident withdrew $9,000 and followed directions.

After discussing the situation with a friend, the resident realized her mistake and went to the Seal Beach police, her credit union and bank.

“I’ve been so stressed about this,” said the woman. She wanted other LWers to learn from her experience.

“It’s important to ask questions and not give them any information,” she said. “As soon as the person said, ‘Grandma, I’m in trouble,’ I replied, ‘Jacob, is that you?’”

Police, working with FedEx and the credit union fraud unit, were able to recover the box of cash, so she’s not out money, but the stress levels were almost as costly, she said.

More than anything, she wants her LW friends and neighbors to be on guard against ever-increasing scammers preying on people.

To that end, AARP lists some things you can do to protect yourself:

• Set the privacy settings on your social media accounts so that only people you know can access your posts and photos. Scammers search Facebook, Instagram and other social networks for family information they can use to fool you.

• Ask questions someone else is unlikely to be able to answer, such as the name and age of the grandchild who is supposedly calling.

• Say you’ll call right back, then call your grandchild’s usual phone number. With luck, he or she will answer, and you’ll know that the supposed emergency call is a scam.

• Contact other family members or friends and see whether they can verify the story. Scammers plead with you to keep the emergency a secret precisely so you won’t try to confirm it.

• If you speak to someone who claims to be a police officer, call the relevant law enforcement agency to verify the person’s identity and any information they’ve given you.

• Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.

• Don’t drop your guard because the number on your caller ID looks familiar. Scammers can use technological tricks to make it appear that they’re calling from a trusted number, the Federal Communications Commission warns.

• Don’t volunteer information — scammers fish for facts they can use to make the impersonation believable.

• Don’t let a caller rush you into making a decision.

• Don’t send cash, wire money or provide numbers from gift or cash-reload cards to a person claiming to be a grandchild. Scammers prefer those payment methods because they’re difficult to trace.

•Don’t panic, no matter how dire the grandchild’s predicament sounds. Scam artists want to get you upset to distract you from spotting the ruse.

You can report any fraud targeting older people to the FTC online or (877) 382-4357. You might also want to notify your consumer protection office.

City of Seal Beach Pop-Up Dog Park

The City of Seal Beach will host a pop-up dog park at Zoeter Park as a pilot project that started yesterday, Sept. 29, and will continue through Nov. 29. It is open from sunrise to sunset.

The idea of a pop-up dog park was developed in response to community feedback advocating for a permanent dog park in the downtown area.

“We have heard from many residents, especially in my district, who see a dog park as a nice amenity that will enhance the quality of life for residents and their pets and further activate the park, which might add to the sense of community that brings people together,” said Mayor Joe Kalmick.

“This temporary dog park will allow us to gain feedback from residents and determine if a permanent dog park is something that we should have further discussions about.”

The City encourages residents to email comments to dogpark@sealbeachca.gov or by contacting Recreation Manager Tim Kelsey at (562) 431-2527, ext 1341.

Perspectives—Letters to the Editor

Editor:

To the anonymous person who left a beautifully painted rock on my neighbor’s and my porch 10 days ago, how thoughtful!

Good fortune smiles on those who are kind, especially during these trying times.

If there were more people like you, this world would be a much better place. Thank you!

Julia Howell

Mutual 9

Editor:

I’ve read nearly all the letters coalescing around David Harlow and the sign on the tent of the Republican Club (Sept. 16, 23) and his referral to the statement: “Has the Democrat Party rejected Christians?” I searched the net for this phrase and found the following articles in the Washington Times and Sovereign Nations, among others. If you type in Democratic National Committee Resolution passed Aug. 17, 2019, there are links to the actual DNC resolution document with its wording and meaning as to the goals of the DNC and why they passed this resolution.

May I suggest reading the actual resolution document. That suggestion also applies to the wording of the Declaration of Independence regarding “religion” and “freedom of speech.”

As in life itself, there are good and bad on all sides of an issue. It’s very easy to be swept away by emotions rather than by reason. We shouldn’t be fearful if, in our gated community, we have differences of opinions and ideas. All of us who’ve worked with others, professionally or in our families, surely have tread that bumpy track on occasion.

If we all, regardless of political party, can discuss, even debate, the issues of our times, won’t we have practiced the very freedom or openness the country’s founders foresaw and provided for us?

Richard Weaver

Mutual 3

Editor:

What has happened to this wonderful community? Hate seems to be spreading everywhere. I returned home yesterday afternoon after being gone for two hours to find that someone had drawn a swastika on the walkway into my unit.

I consider this a hate crime and wonder who could be so hateful and bold to do this in broad daylight. I am terrified and concerned about what is coming next. I contacted my Mutual board, GRF Security and the Seal Beach police.

The police have spoken to a few of my neighbors; however, since the act was not witnessed by anyone, nothing can be done. How sad that we have to tolerate this hateful behavior.

Geraldine Wright

Mutual 11

Editor:

The people who work for Leisure World are so caring. Instead of saying, “That is not in my work description,” they can see us having a problem and want to help if possible.

Here’s an example: I had a technical problem with my new iPad and was frustrated. Heather Kaveney, the lead clerk at the LW Library, was wonderful! In seconds, she had my iPad working to perfection. It was a miracle.

The iPad books and the help online just didn’t work, but Heather saw me struggling, came over and zip, it works wonderfully!

I want GRF officials to know how special its staff is. Heather is a jewel, so giving, and she really cares for us in Leisure World. Thank you, Heather, for being so sweet, helpful and understanding.

Paul Adair

Mutual 12

Editor:

My thoughts and beliefs are mine alone and should be of no concern to you. However, I would like you to know I don’t like politics or politicians very much.

When I read the editorial articles in the Sept. 23 LW Weekly newspaper, I came away with a totally different slant. To my surprise, it was a pleasure to read about people talking about God, so refreshing.

Their belief in God and the number of people willing to share their love of God with strangers was amazing. I do not care what you think of “the sign.”

For me, the real takeaway is the importance of knowing true believers of Christianity are in Leisure World.

S.A. Goodreau

Mutual 15

Editor:

While the outpouring of outrage over one political party’s display near Clubhouse 6 (Sept. 23) is certainly welcome, it’s doubtful that many scales will fall from that party’s members’ eyes.

A recent poll shows that 78 percent of that party still believes that our ex-president actually won the (2020) election.

The situation that our country is in could be considered humorous to the point of ridiculous were it not so existentially threatening to our so-called republic.

I think of two movies that are evocative of current events: “Being There,” starring Peter Sellers, and “A Face in the Crowd,” starring Andy Griffith. The first, a comedy, shows how this country could be convinced to elect a totally unqualified, even inane, president through manipulation of public perception.

The latter is a story about a charismatic, small-scale politician adored by his base until it learns how he actually regards them. They respect themselves and their principles enough to desert him, unlike the ex-president’s base.

Lee Holt

Mutual 11

Editor:

Words are powerful and are often used to influence people to do what they may not actually choose to do. In reading E. Winslow’s letter (Sept. 16) stating that she is “deeply offended” and “find(s) a sign “inflammatory, false, and misleading” with “offensive language,” claiming it “should not be tolerated in Leisure World common areas,” but giving no proofs, she is using emotional appeals for support of both an “insinuation” and accusation against someone.

Shouldn’t the editor have stated that such wording is not shared with the newspaper? The writer’s own words could also be conveyed as “inflammatory, false and misleading” against someone she accuses. Her statements could be taken as intolerance of freedom of speech since she provided no proof for her conclusions.

Today, American society is being bombarded by numerous claims that have no proofs. America’s founders made it clear that all Americans have the right to express their viewpoints.

Words are powerful tools that have been used indiscriminately by many people who want to influence others to support their positions. Words can also be used to speak the truth.

D. Schilpp

Mutual 12

Government

Recap of GRF Board Activity, Sept. 28

CONSENT AGENDA

MOVED and approved the consent agenda, including minutes of the Aug. 16 Finance Committee meeting; minutes of the Aug. 5 GRF Administration Committee board meeting; minutes of the Aug. 17 Special Recreation Committee board meeting; minutes of the Aug. 24 GRF Board meeting; the GRF Board Report dated Sept. 28; the acceptance of the Financial Statement, August, for audit; and the approval for Capital and Reserve funds investment purchase.

GENERAL

Primary and Main Sewer Line R&M Responsibilities: MOVED to approve, effective immediately, GRF, through its Board of Directors, shall maintain, repair and manage the main and primary sewer lines.

Indoor Trust Property Face Masks Required: MOVED to ratify the actions taken by the executive director on Sept. 9, in the promotion of community public safety, to require that a face mask must be worn while within any Trust Property building.

MOVED to extend the face mask requirement until the next GRF Board meeting, at which time the Board will consider prevalent public health and safety conditions for possible extension.

Approval for Software Requirements Document: MOVED to conceptually approve a need to consolidate core software programs identified as the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). It was further moved to approve the executive director’s use of existing staff for this project, with a goal of presenting the document for committee review in the first quarter of 2022.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND REVIEW COMMITTEE

Holiday Lighting and Decorations Contract: MOVED to approve the holiday lighting and decorations contract for 2021 be awarded to Magical Holiday Designs in an amount not to exceed $25,195.

Amend 10-5160-3, Architectural Design and Review Committee Charter: MOVED to amend 10-5160-3, Architectural Design and Review Committee Charter, adding an additional goal, amending the meeting schedule and specifying drought-tolerant plants, as presented.

COMMUNICATIONS & IT COMMITTEE

Reserve Funding Request—Surveillance Cameras: MOVED to approve the purchase of 16 Panasonic dome cameras at a cost not to exceed $6,000, Reserve Funds.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Approval of the Proposed 2022 Operating Budget: MOVED to approve the proposed 2022 Operating Budget, as presented.

GRF ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Amend 30-5026-3, GRF Election of Officers: CONCURRED to remove from the agenda and send back to GRF Administration Committee 30-5026-3, GRF Election of Officers, for further review.

MUTUAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Amend 50-1670-4, Leisure World Buying and Selling Handout: MOVED to amend 50-1670-4, Leisure World Buying and Selling Handout, as presented and posted to the Leisure World website.

Amend 50-1672-4, Property and Liability Insurance Information Book: CONCURRED to remove from the agenda and send back to Mutual Administration Committee 50-1672-4, Property and Liability Insurance Information Book, for further review.

PHYSICAL PROPERTY COMMITTEE

Hand Railing—Administration Building: MOVED to award a contract to MJ Jurado for the changes proposed by ADA Inspection Plus, dated May 5, at the Administration Building for a cost of $37,400 and adding a contingency of $1,000 for a total cost not to exceed $38,400, Capital Funds, and authorize the president to sign the contract.

Amend 60-5130-3, Committee Charter: MOVED to amend 60-5130-3, Committee Charter, updating document language, updating the cost center numbers, and adding cost center 575 Trust Property Labor, as presented.

RECREATION COMMITTEE

Request Clubhouse 3 Sewing Room Renovation, Enhancement and Equipment Replacements (Reserve and Capital Funding): MOVED to approve the renovation, enhancement and replacement of Trust Property assets and/or components of such assets of the project identified as the Clubhouse 3 Sewing Room in the amounts of $47,410, Reserve Funds, and $22,000, Capital Funds, for a total project cost of $69,410, as well as authorize the president to sign any contracts and the executive director to purchase all parts and materials associated with the project.

TENTATIVE VOTE: Amend 70-1429.02-1, Golf Course Rules: MOVED to amend 70-1429.02-1, Golf Course Rules, adding to the rules that athletic shoes must be worn on the golf course at all times, as presented, pending a 28-day notification to the members, with a final decision by the GRF Board of Directors on Nov. 23.

SECURITY, BUS & TRAFFIC COMMITTEE

TENTATIVE VOTE: Amend 80-5580-1, Entry Passes—Rules: MOVED to amend 80-5580-1, Entry Passes—Rules, updating the instructions for display of the entry pass and adding that R/Ls do not receive annual entry passes, as presented, pending a 28-day notification to the members, with a final decision by the GRF Board of Directors on Nov. 23.

WEBSITE REDESIGN AD HOC COMMITTEE

Wikipedia Page update: MOVED to approve the draft Wikipedia page to be uploaded to the Wikipedia site, as presented.

GRF Meetings

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

Thurs., Sept. 30 Management Services/Contract Ad Hoc

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

Fri., Oct. 1 GRF Board Executive Session

Admin Conference Rm/virtual 1 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 4 Recreation Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 5 Management Services/Contract Ad Hoc

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

Wed., Oct. 6 Physical Property Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 7 GRF Administration Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 8 Special ADR Committee Meeting

Admin Conference Rm 1 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 11 Mutual Administration Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 12 Management Services/Contract Ad Hoc

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

Wed., Oct. 13 Safety, Bus & Traffic Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 14 Communications/IT Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 15 Management Services/Contract Ad Hoc

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

Mon., Oct. 18 Finance Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

Tues., Oct. 19 Website Ad Hoc Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 20 Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 26 GRF Board Monthly Meeting

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

News Deadlines

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

Mutual Meetings

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

Tues., Oct. 5 Mutual 17

virtual 1:30 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 7 Presidents’ Council

Clubhouse 4/virtual 9 a.m.

Fri., Oct. 8 Mutual 3

virtual 9 a.m.

Mon., Oct. 11 Mutual 9

virtual 9 a.m.

Tues., Oct. 12 Mutual 16

virtual 2 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 13 Mutual 4 (open forum, 9 a.m.)

virtual 9:15 a.m.

Thurs., Oct. 14 Mutual 12

virtual 9 a.m.

Mon., Oct. 18 Mutual 15

virtual 1 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 19 Mutual 14

virtual 1 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 20 Mutual 5

virtual 9 a.m.

Wed., Oct. 20 Mutual 7

virtual 1 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 21 Mutual 2

virtual 9 a.m.

Thurs., Oct. 21 Mutual 11

virtual 1:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 22 Mutual 6

virtual 10 a.m.

Mon., Oct. 25 Mutual 8 (open forum, 9:15 a.m.)

virtual 9:30 a.m.

Wed., Oct. 27 Mutual 10

virtual 9 a.m.

Thurs., Oct. 28 Mutual 1

virtual 9 a.m.

GRF BOD Executive Session Agenda

Friday, Oct. 1, 1 p.m.

Administration Conference Room A and via Zoom

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

Executive session meetings are held in the strictest confidence. Every Board member has a fiduciary duty to maintain the confidentiality of all topics deliberated and discussed in executive session. Failure to do so could expose GRF and its Board members to liability. In light of the global pandemic, executive meetings will be held telephonically or through web-based applications until further notice. Therefore, all Board members should ensure they participate in a manner that will preserve the privacy and confidentiality of such meetings. Board members should be in a location that is secure with no other persons present or in hearing range of the Board’s discussions.

1. Call to Order

President Susan Hopewell

2. Roll Call

3. Legal

4. Contracts

5. Pending and/or Litigation Updates

6. Member Disciplinary Actions

7. Personnel

8. Adjournment

Agenda is subject to change.

Carport Cleaning

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

Mutual 11: Carports 130-131

Mutual 15: Carports 7-8, 10 and 13

Mutual 16: Carport 9

The following carports will be cleaned that afternoon:

Mutual 15: Carports 3, 6, 11-12

Street Sweeping

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

Arts & Leisure

Opera Club to host ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Everyone is invited to watch Benjamin Britten’s musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with the Opera Club on Oct. 4-5 at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Introducing this fairytale for adults will be Kirk Davis, whose knowledge of both Shakespeare and music are entertaining.

The comedic opera opens with Oberon, king of the fairies, determined to deflect arguments among his subjects by dispatching his servant Puck to retrieve the juice of a purple flower that causes people to fall in love with the first person they see. However, Puck mistakenly anoints Lysander, who promptly falls in love with Helena. To amend this mistake, Oberon anoints his intended subject, Demetrius, so that Helena now has two admirers, leaving Hermia forlorn by Lysander’s absence. Oberon proceeds to anoint his wife, Titania, to forestall her arguments, but she in turn falls in love with Bottom, on whom the mischievous Puck has previously played a trick by attaching a donkey’s head. As the these predicaments are unraveled to a gratifying and happy conclusion, the action is accompanied by delightful music.

The presentation is sung in English with English subtitles.

Attendees must wear a mask to meet Leisure World’s requirement for indoor events. No dues or fees are collected. For more information, contact LW Opera Club President Beverly Emus at (562) 296-5586 or beverly90740@gmail.com.

Cabaret Entertainers

See ‘Cabaret Favorites’ Oct. 2

On Saturday, Oct. 2, the Cabaret Entertainers present “Cabaret Favorites” in Clubhouse 2. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7. Masks are required.

The evening will feature nostalgic songs of the past, Broadway hits, some country, a piano medley and what the club describes as “a funny maternal happening.” Taking the stage will be Bette Fritz, Tosca Lies, Vickie Van Ert, Charla Gae, Andre DuSomme, Linn Atkinson, Charlie Guggino, and new members Maxine Chavez and Connie Farrand. Gae also serves as musical director and pianist. Acting as emcee is Phil Mandeville, while Jon and Chris Russell are the supporting cast.

On the production side are sound technician Tim “The Eraser” Fitzpatrick and spotlight operator Bill McKusky.

Prior to the show, the club will honor those Cabaret members who have joined the heavenly troupe, and Sherie Vanek will dedicate a song to her late husband, Johnny.

For those who want to contribute their financial support toward future shows and purchasing replacement equipment, there will be donation dishes at every table.

WC Combined Party Bridge

The WC Combined Party Bridge Club will gather to play on Oct. 8 in Clubhouse 1. Tables will be available starting at 12:15 p.m., with play at 12:30. Members can form their own tables ahead of time or come to play with whoever shows up. Cards and score sheets will be furnished.

Lunch will not be served, but people can bring their own snacks and beverages.

Everyone who lives in LW is invited to play. Contact Jan Krehbiel at (562) 431-8240 or jhkhoop@aol.com with any questions or concerns.

LW Orchestra

The LW Orchestra seeks a trombone player. It’s also looking to add a French horn player to balance the group, which recently added woodwind players and a drummer.

The orchestra encourages anyone who has not played in several years to not let that fact scare them, as many current players regained their former skills and are now great contributors and are willing to help others regain their musical skills of yesteryear. Plus, the group works with a wonderful conductor, Samuel Kim.

During this latest COVID situation, LW Orchestra rehearses on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons in the Amphitheater with the stage doors open to simulate outdoor conditions. Those interested should contact Fred Reker at (615) 898-0669 or fredreker326@gmail.com.

Men’s Golf League Results

It was very cool but humid the morning of Sept. 17, when 15 men and one woman of the LW Golf League played at David L. Baker Executive Golf Course in Fountain Valley. They faced the early-morning chill to eventually play in brilliant sun and delightful 75-degree weather. Baker is a 4,000-yard, par-62, 18-hole course that is relatively flat, but has narrow fairways, plenty of water and some nasty sand hazards.

With the cool conditions, receptive greens and little wind, there were nine rounds under par, plus nine birdies—a league record.

The scores below are net (gross minus handicap). A Flight handicap, 0-20; B Flight, over 20.

A Flight Winners: First place: tie between Fujio Norihiro and Clay Fischer, 6 under 56; second: Dave LaCascia, 5 under 57; third: tie between Gary Stivers and Tim Looney, 2 under 60; fourth: tie between Sam Choi, Chris Lankford, Bill McKusky and Ron Jackson. Norihiro had fewest putts. LaCascia had three birdies, and Fischer, Looney, Choi and Lankford had one birdie each. Fischer was closest to the pin on the 140-yard, par-3 12th hole, while Choi was closest on the 110-yard, par-3 third hole.

B Flight Winners: First place: tie between Liz Meripol and Bob Munn, 5 under 57; second: Gene Vesely, 4 under 58; third: Bill Zurn, 2 under 60, fourth: tie between Tom Ross, Ron Sommer and Lowell Goltra. Munn had fewest putts and two birdies.

Ten men of the LW Golf League participated in the Sept. 20 tournament at the par-70, 6,000-yard Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana. Joining them were guests Sam and Judy Kim.

It was bright, clear morning, with cool temps. Weather conditions stayed cool and damp until mid-round, when the brilliant sun suddenly caused the greens to become lightning fast. Though the greens were in great shape, the fairways and tee boxes need work. The golfers were unable to overcome these conditions, and scoring was unusually high. Only two players were under par, and there were just two birdies.

A Flight Winners: First place: tie between McKusky and Jim Goltra, 1 under 69; second: tie between Stivers, Fischer and Choi, 2 over 72; third: LaCascia; fourth: Norihiro. Stivers had fewest putts. Jim Goltra scored both birdies and was closest to the pin on the difficult 140-yard, par-3 fourth hole.

B Flight Winners: First place: tie between Vesely and Munn, 2 over 72; second: Lowell Goltra. Vesely and Munn tied for fewest putts.

Friends, ladies, spouses and family are all welcome to play and/or join. The league plays at four local courses, all within 15 minutes of Leisure World. The courses are always quite full, so advance reservations with the league have become the norm, with a sign-up sheet available at each round.

There is a prize pool for each round that players are not obligated to enter. Rewards are given for low net, birdies, closest to the pin on two par-3s, and the lowest number of putts in each flight. Holes-in-one and eagles (2 under par), although infrequent, are generously rewarded. If interested, contact Gary Stivers at (714) 313-3697 or LaCascia at (801) 674-5975.

—Dave LaCascia

Dancing Feet Club

Dancing Feet Club hosts two events in Clubhouse 2. Both events are free, but wearing a mask is required to be admitted.

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

Social (ballroom) dancing is the fourth Sunday of every month from 6-9:30 p.m. Bring your own snacks and drinks; no alcoholic drinks allowed. Come dressed to impress.

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

Women’s Golf Club

Ann Tran scores hole-in-one in tournament

The second and last round of the President’s Tournament of the Women’s Golf Club was played Sept. 21. The winners will be announced at the general membership meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse 3. All members are invited to attend the meeting and the presentation of awards and prizes.

In the weekly Tuesday tournament, 53 women golfers were challenged to compete for low gross, low net and fewest putts. The club congratulates Ann Tran, who scored a hole in one on Hole 2! The longtime golfer estimates this was her 16th or 17th hole in one in her lifetime.

The flight winners were:

Flight A: Low gross: Ann Tran, 27; low net, Janice Turner, 25; fewest putts: Stella Yoon, 11.

Flight B: Low gross: Yvonne Yim, 31; low net: Marilyn Hewitt, 24; fewest putts: Yvonne Yim, 11.

Flight C: Low gross: Sun Lee, 29; low net: Sue Elliott, 22; fewest putts: Melinda Lee, 10.

Flight D: Low gross: tie between Elizabeth Lee, Veronica Chang and Mary Devlin, 34; low net: Soo Kim. 24; fewest putts: tie between Soo Kim and Neva Senske, 12.

On Friday, Oct. 1, the Women’s Golf Club will begin collecting membership dues of $25 for the year 2022. Golfers can obtain a membership form and envelope from the counter inside the golf course building. Members must place the completed form and check made payable to the Leisure World Women’s Golf Club into the envelope provided, then deposit that envelope in the collection box.

—Dale Quinn

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Long Beach

Tony Kushner opens ‘Tuesday Talks’ series

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Tony Kushner kicks off the Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) of Long Beach’s “Tuesday Talks” on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m. in the Alpert Jewish Community Center’s (JCC) Lipeles Family Auditorium.

“Tuesday Talks gathers some of the most relevant regional and national thinkers to benefit JFCS’s daily work of supporting the mental health and basic needs of the region’s residents and, in particular, those who have been most severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic,” said Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, chairman of the event committee.

Kushner, who is currently filming “The Fabelmans” in Los Angeles, will be interviewed about the values that inform his plays and film projects during a talk titled “The Creative Process and Social Justice.”

The topic for Oct. 19 is “The Future is Female: Women Shaping Public Media,” which features Emmy and Murrow Award-winning radio and television journalist Tonya Mosley and Lisa Napoli, author of “Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR.”

For “Food Insecurity in Our Backyard” on Nov. 16, regional experts and advocates talk about the severity of hunger in local communities and what people can do about it.

The last talk in the series, January’s “Seeing Ourselves and Our Times in Stories,” features Long Beach native and actor Michael Stuhlbarg, who has appeared in “The Shape of Water” and “Call Me By Your Name.”

A question-and-answer session follows each talk.

Subscriptions to the series must be purchased in advance, either online at jfcslongbeach.org/tuesday-talks or by calling (562) 427-7916.

No tickets will be available at the door. All prevailing CDC and Alpert JCC policies for COVID-19 will be observed at in-person events. Alpert JCC is located at 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach.

For more information, contact JFCS at (562) 427-7916 or via email to pdavidson@jfcslongbeach.org.

Dancers & Mixers Dance Club

The Dancers & Mixers Club will celebrate an early Halloween from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Clubhouse 4. Everyone is welcome and may come in costume if they’d like.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite beverages and snacks, as the club will not provide food. Partners are not needed, as there is some line dancing and the group is friendly. Live music will be provided by Linda Herman.

At this time, masks are required to enter the building; people are also reminded that if they are not in tip-top health, then to kindly stay home.

Reviews

Seen any good movies lately? Read a great book? Attended a fantastic local theater production? Had a delicious meal at a local restaurant?

LW residents are invited to submit reviews for publication in the LW Weekly. Include all pertinent information, such as author names, location information, movie ratings, etc. Send reviews with your name, Mutual and telephone numbers to pattym@lwsb.com. All reviews are subject to editing for content and clarity and will run as space allows.

Community Karaoke

On Sept. 22 in Clubhouse 1, 25 karaoke singers entertained a crowd that included Ginger Freed, who was urged by Bob Barnum to get onstage herself. She did a fine job on “Release Me.”

Another group of regular attendees was spurred by Tilly Stiehr and Diane Neal to crowd the stage ane belt out “You are my Sunshine.”

Barbie May often sings country and western hits from Merle Haggard and George Jones, just as she did that evening. Tony Tupas smoothly performed “Peaceful, Easy Feeling.” And Ric Dizon did well with the Dino hit “Sway.”

There were also lots of duets, as the singers have so much fun trying to make the perfect harmony.

The club provided ice cream sandwiches that summer evening along with coffee, while other snacks were offered by guests.

Karaoke parties are every Wednesday beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 1. For those who want to polish their songs first, karaoke practice is available on Mondays from 1-3 p.m. upstairs in Clubhouse 6. Everyone is welcome to both.

—Margie Thompson

Men’s Golf Club

At the Leisure World Men’s Golf Club Tournament played on Sept. 22, 50 golfers vied for best net scores (gross score minus handicap), plus four circle holes (shots within a 5-foot circle rewarded) and two closest-to-the-pin challenges. The Turtle Lake Golf Course is a 1,658-yard, 18-hole, par-54 course, that has great fairways and greens. This week, on the front nine, golfers teed off using the red tees, while on the back nine, they used blue tees.

A Flight encompasses golfers with handicaps of 0-7, B Flight is 8-11, and C Flight is 12-18. All scores below are net (gross score minus handicap).

A Flight Winners: First place: Bob Barnum, a terrific 7 under 47; second: tie between June Um and Mike Mayfield, a nice 3 under 51; third: tie between Young Lee and Steve Walker, 1 under 53; fourth: Bill Long, even par 54. fifth: tie between Jae Kim, John Kolthoff and Seung Lee, 1 over 55; sixth: tie between Alan Sewell, Bruce Bowles and Ron Jackson, 2 over 56.

B Flight Winners: First place: Paul Alloway, a sweet 6 under 48; second: tie between Dale Williamson and Andrew Kim, a very nice 4 under 50; third: Youn Lee, 2 under 52; fourth: tie between Won Song and Joon Sup Yoon, even par 54; fifth: Ken Notorleva, 1 over 55; sixth: tie between Byron Schweitzer and Hyon Shin, 2 over 56.

C Flight Winners: First place: Sam Williamson, a very well-played 9 under 45; second: Steven Kang, an excellent 3 under 51; third: tie between Mike Carlson and Suk Im, 2 under 52; fourth: tie between Dave Winn and Manny Miranda,1 under 53; fifth: Rolando Ramirez, even par 54; sixth: Jack Haskins, 1 over 55.

Closest to the pin on the 80-yard, par-3 sixth hole was John Kolthoff, and at the par-3 15th hole, it was Youn Lee.

The next Men’s Tournament will be on Oct. 13. Golfers should arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled tee time and be ready to play. Anyone who had planned to play and cannot should contact Alan Sewell at (541) 324-8558 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975 as soon as they know.

-—Dave LaCascia

Hui O Hula dancers and musicians recently enjoyed entertaining the residents of Carmel Village Assisted Living in Fountain Valley. Irene (facing musician Larry Yamashita) especially loves Hawaiian dance and music and even pronounced humuhumunukunukuapua’a, the name of the Hawaiian trigger fish, flawlessly during “My Little Grass Shack.” Anyone is welcome to call (562) 431-2242 for Hawaiian entertainment; musicians and dancers volunteer happily. All are also welcome to free hula lessons at Veterans Plaza on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. For class information, call (562) 252-9676 or email Jojo@HuiOHula.com.

The Doo Wop Club’s Jackie Hildebrant will grace the Clubhouse 2 stage on Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m., when the club presents its new, “American Bandstand”-themed show. As emcee, Hildebrant has one of the hardest jobs, not only announcing each performer, but also providing some history about the songs. She shares this message with her fellow LWers: “Stay healthy, stay safe! We are all bound by our commitment to keep our neighbors safe, so please continue to wear face coverings, wash hands often and honor a safe social distance from one another.”

Seeking Frights

It’s almost time to for ghosts and goblins to appear on doors and patios, as well as in living rooms, throughout Leisure World. Send photos of your spooktacular scenes to pattym@lwsb.com by Oct. 21 for possible inclusion in the Oct. 28 issue.

Pool Club

The Leisure World Pool Club started the Fall Pool League season on Sept. 20 in Clubhouse 2 at 6:30 p.m. Eight three-person teams will meet every Monday night until Dec. 20.

Each team will play every other team twice. There will be a two-week break for the holidays, and on Jan. 10, we will have a dinner and sweepstakes in which every team will play every other team one game of eight-ball and none-ball.

Each team has an A-, B- and C-level player; all two-team matches are 13 points long. Partner games are played in alternate-shot formats. Every player will play two games of eight-ball and nine-ball partners. They will also play one game of eight-ball and nine-ball singles. The final game of each night’s competition will involve one eight-ball match, with all three players alternating shots.

In the first match, Break ’em and Make ’em won 8-5 over Hot Shots. Sandy Bird, the C-level player for Break ’em and Make ’em, won six of her seven matches. Bird only lost her nine-ball doubles match.

The Fantastics edged the Favorites 8-5. The Fantastics B-level player, Rusty Aquino, won five games, including both eight-ball partner games. Pot Luck won 8-5 over 4-20. Pot Luck’s A-level player, Bob Barnum, won five games, including both none-ball partner games. Taking the early lead in the league, Ace in the Hole won their match over Go for Broke 10-3. Zelma Berkenkamp and Jerry Wrenn, the C- and B-level players for Ace in the Hole, both won six of their seven games.

—Dave Silva

Chess Club

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

The solution to this week’s puzzle begins with the first move: Ne7. The White knight moves from d5 to e7, then Black knight to h8, followed by White rook to h7. The Black king goes to h7, and the White rook moves to h5—checkmate.

The Chess Club meets under the umbrella behind Clubhouse 3 from 1-6 p.m. on Fridays, weather permitting.

Bocce Ball

Bocce Ball was approved to become a LW club by the Recreation Committee on Aug. 30. Thanks to all who expressed an interest in forming the club.

The first organizational meeting has been scheduled for Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. in Mission Park. All players should attend and bring their own chairs. The purpose of this meeting is to nominate for and vote on the board of directors (i.e., president, vice president, secretary, treasurer).

The drafted bylaws will also be reviewed, voted upon and approved at the meeting. Players are encouraged to bring their notes and/or a copy of the bylaws, which were sent via email to those who attended the Aug. 7 event. Any bocce player who has not received a copy of the bylaws should contact Kathy Russell at (949) 293-7517.

The preliminary days of play, when tournaments dates are established, will be announced.

Health & Fitness

Upload your vaccine information for easy access

by Patty Marsters

pattym@lwsb.com

It’s been months since you were vaccinated against COVID-19. Maybe you keep your vaccination card in a safe place at home. Or maybe you’ve folded it to fit in your wallet. Or you’ve laminated it or encased it in a clear holder. But perhaps you wonder whether there’s an easier way to access proof of your vaccination status, especially as more and more activities require it.

There is.

The easiest method is to scan a copy of your card into your phone. If you’re using an iPhone, open an new note in the Notes app, then tap the camera icon above the keyboard and choose the option for Scan Documents. Once you’re finished scanning the front and back, you can pin it to the top of your list of notes for easy access.

On an Android device, open the Drive app and touch the plus sign to create a new scan. Once you’ve finished scanning your card, tap the three dots in the upper right-hand corner of the scan, then choose “Make Available Offline.” This will download the scan to your phone so you can access it even without a data connection. If you tap the option for “Add to Home Screen,” you’ll get a shortcut on for even faster access.

The California Department of Health lets you request a digital copy of your vaccine record. Go to https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov, and fill out the form there. If your information is already in the state records (and it likely is), you will get a QR code and digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record almost immediately. (If you received your vaccinations from a federal agency—e.g., Department of Defense, Indian Health Services or Veterans Affairs—you may have to contact the agency for assistance.) If the response is that your records are not found, try filling out the form again, this time with your email address if you already tried your cellphone number. Should that still not work, you are given the option to upload photos of your card and supply information such as the clinic name and dates of innoculations.

If you were vaccinated via a pharmacy such as CVS, you should have recently received an email verifying the dates of your shots and with a QR code.

Once you have a QR code, you can take a screenshot and save it on your phone.

If you frequently take photos and are worried about losing that code in the shuffle, you can keep your unique code handy by uploading it into a free app on your phone.

There are also free apps you can download that safely store your COVID-19 vaccination status. Apps such as VaxYes and CommonPass are a great fit for travelers or those planning to go to larger events that require proof of vaccination.

Upload a picture of your ID and vaccine card to VaxYes, and you’ll get a verified digital certificate in five business days or less. That certificate can be placed in your Apple Wallet or in Google Pay. And the service allows you to access multiple records with just a single phone number, which can help caregivers.

The Clear App has a feature that allows you to create a digital health pass that includes your photo.

Some health providers and pharmacies are already using Smart Health Card, which also allows you to access other health records. Smart Health Cards are available in paper form, so you should check with your health care provider to see whether they are part of this system.

Smart Health Cards can be imported into the apps Common Health and CommonPass. These apps also accesses lab test results. So if you need to take a COVID test, you may be able to access the results to gain access to a location, event, airline flight, etc. If those results or vaccination records come from a trusted source and meet the screening requirements of your destination, the program generates a certificate that you can share without revealing any personal health information.

If you use a Samsung phone, you can upload your code into the Samsung Pay app. The ability to do so in Apple Wallet is reportedly coming soon.

SBTV Fitness

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

Sunday

5:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

6:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

Monday

6:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

8:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

Noon: Silver Age Yoga

Tuesday

7:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

11 a.m.: Yoga for All Ages

Wednesday

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

6 a.m.: Feeling Fit

7:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

Thursday

6:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

8:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

Noon: Feeling Fit

Friday

6:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

8:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

Saturday

6:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

8:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

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, Sept. 30: Turkey chili, cornbread, and green beans with pimentos; watermelon; roast beef and cheese sandwich, with spinach, tomato and pickle, plus cucumber, red onion and dill salad.

Friday, Oct. 1: Oven-baked breaded fish with tarter sauce, rice pilaf, and peas and carrots; fresh banana; spinach salad, with chicken, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, feta cheese and vinaigrette dressing, plus crackers.

Monday, Oct. 4: Roast beef with mushroom gravy, mashed sweet potatoes and creamed spinach; sugar cookies; tuna salad sandwich, with spinach and tomato, plus homemade potato salad.

Tuesday, Oct. 5: Tuna noodle casserole, seasoned carrots and Brussels sprouts; cantaloupe; entrée Greek chicken salad, with tomato, olives, cucumber, feta cheese and vinaigrette dressing, plus crackers.

Wednesday, Oct. 6: Lemon-pepper chicken breast, brown and wild rice, and green bean almandine; mandarin oranges; roast beef and cheese sandwich, with lettuce, tomato and pickle, plus tricolor pasta salad.

Balance & Stability Class

Starting Oct. 8, the Landmark Balance & Stability class will be available on Fridays at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84982522530; the meeting ID is 849 8252 2530, and the password is practice.

Instructor Adrianne Rosenfeld teaches the free, 40-minute class that focuses on balance, shifting weight and cognizant activities. It broadcasts around 4:20-4:40 p.m. every day on the Spectrum Cable Channel 1390 and is available on youtube.com. Rosenfeld is certified in Zumba, Zumba Gold, Silver Sneakers, and Balance & Stability. She also has certification from the Fitness Aging Institute and an ACE Group exercise certificate. For more information, call (562) 397-1519 or email arosenfeld1@verizon.net.

Tom Pontac (l), president of the Leisure Leggers Club, came in first in his age group at the Long Beach Grand Prix 5K race on Sept. 12. He often says that he may have Parkinson’s disease, but the disease doesn’t have him! He is currently training to compete for the 38th time in the upcoming Long Beach Virtual Half Marathon in October. He encourages seniors with or without disabilities to stay active. Anyone interested in walking with the club can join them on Mondays at 8 a.m. in front of Clubhouse 6 for a walk through Leisure World. Contact Pontac at (562) 304-0880 for more information.

Government

Recap of GRF Board Activity, Sept. 28

CONSENT AGENDA

GENERAL

Primary and Main Sewer Line R&M Responsibilities: MOVED to approve, effective immediately, GRF, through its Board of Directors, shall maintain, repair and manage the main and primary sewer lines.

MOVED to extend the face mask requirement until the next GRF Board meeting, at which time the Board will consider prevalent public health and safety conditions for possible extension.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND REVIEW COMMITTEE

Holiday Lighting and Decorations Contract: MOVED to approve the holiday lighting and decorations contract for 2021 be awarded to Magical Holiday Designs in an amount not to exceed $25,195.

COMMUNICATIONS & IT COMMITTEE

Reserve Funding Request—Surveillance Cameras: MOVED to approve the purchase of 16 Panasonic dome cameras at a cost not to exceed $6,000, Reserve Funds.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Approval of the Proposed 2022 Operating Budget: MOVED to approve the proposed 2022 Operating Budget, as presented.

GRF ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Amend 30-5026-3, GRF Election of Officers: CONCURRED to remove from the agenda and send back to GRF Administration Committee 30-5026-3, GRF Election of Officers, for further review.

MUTUAL ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Amend 50-1670-4, Leisure World Buying and Selling Handout: MOVED to amend 50-1670-4, Leisure World Buying and Selling Handout, as presented and posted to the Leisure World website.

PHYSICAL PROPERTY COMMITTEE

RECREATION COMMITTEE

SECURITY, BUS & TRAFFIC COMMITTEE

WEBSITE REDESIGN AD HOC COMMITTEE

Wikipedia Page update: MOVED to approve the draft Wikipedia page to be uploaded to the Wikipedia site, as presented.

GRF Meetings

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

Thurs., Sept. 30 Management Services/Contract Ad Hoc

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

Fri., Oct. 1 GRF Board Executive Session

Admin Conference Rm/virtual 1 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 4 Recreation Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 5 Management Services/Contract Ad Hoc

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

Wed., Oct. 6 Physical Property Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 7 GRF Administration Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 8 Special ADR Committee Meeting

Admin Conference Rm 1 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 11 Mutual Administration Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 12 Management Services/Contract Ad Hoc

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

Wed., Oct. 13 Safety, Bus & Traffic Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 14 Communications/IT Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 15 Management Services/Contract Ad Hoc

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

Mon., Oct. 18 Finance Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

Tues., Oct. 19 Website Ad Hoc Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 20 Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee

Clubhouse 4/virtual 1 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 26 GRF Board Monthly Meeting

Clubhouse 4/virtual 10 a.m.

News Deadlines

Mutual Meetings

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

Tues., Oct. 5 Mutual 17

virtual 1:30 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 7 Presidents’ Council

Clubhouse 4/virtual 9 a.m.

Fri., Oct. 8 Mutual 3

virtual 9 a.m.

Mon., Oct. 11 Mutual 9

virtual 9 a.m.

Tues., Oct. 12 Mutual 16

virtual 2 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 13 Mutual 4 (open forum, 9 a.m.)

virtual 9:15 a.m.

Thurs., Oct. 14 Mutual 12

virtual 9 a.m.

Mon., Oct. 18 Mutual 15

virtual 1 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 19 Mutual 14

virtual 1 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 20 Mutual 5

virtual 9 a.m.

Wed., Oct. 20 Mutual 7

virtual 1 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 21 Mutual 2

virtual 9 a.m.

Thurs., Oct. 21 Mutual 11

virtual 1:30 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 22 Mutual 6

virtual 10 a.m.

Mon., Oct. 25 Mutual 8 (open forum, 9:15 a.m.)

virtual 9:30 a.m.

Wed., Oct. 27 Mutual 10

virtual 9 a.m.

Thurs., Oct. 28 Mutual 1

virtual 9 a.m.

GRF BOD Executive Session Agenda

Friday, Oct. 1, 1 p.m.

Administration Conference Room A and via Zoom

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

1. Call to Order

President Susan Hopewell

2. Roll Call

3. Legal

4. Contracts

5. Pending and/or Litigation Updates

6. Member Disciplinary Actions

7. Personnel

8. Adjournment

Agenda is subject to change.

Carport Cleaning

Mutual 11: Carports 130-131

Mutual 15: Carports 7-8, 10 and 13

Mutual 16: Carport 9

The following carports will be cleaned that afternoon:

Mutual 15: Carports 3, 6, 11-12

Street Sweeping

Arts & Leisure

Opera Club to host ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

The presentation is sung in English with English subtitles.

Cabaret Entertainers

See ‘Cabaret Favorites’ Oct. 2

On Saturday, Oct. 2, the Cabaret Entertainers present “Cabaret Favorites” in Clubhouse 2. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7. Masks are required.

On the production side are sound technician Tim “The Eraser” Fitzpatrick and spotlight operator Bill McKusky.

Prior to the show, the club will honor those Cabaret members who have joined the heavenly troupe, and Sherie Vanek will dedicate a song to her late husband, Johnny.

For those who want to contribute their financial support toward future shows and purchasing replacement equipment, there will be donation dishes at every table.

WC Combined Party Bridge

Lunch will not be served, but people can bring their own snacks and beverages.

Everyone who lives in LW is invited to play. Contact Jan Krehbiel at (562) 431-8240 or jhkhoop@aol.com with any questions or concerns.

LW Orchestra

The LW Orchestra seeks a trombone player. It’s also looking to add a French horn player to balance the group, which recently added woodwind players and a drummer.

Men’s Golf League Results

With the cool conditions, receptive greens and little wind, there were nine rounds under par, plus nine birdies—a league record.

The scores below are net (gross minus handicap). A Flight handicap, 0-20; B Flight, over 20.

Ten men of the LW Golf League participated in the Sept. 20 tournament at the par-70, 6,000-yard Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana. Joining them were guests Sam and Judy Kim.

B Flight Winners: First place: tie between Vesely and Munn, 2 over 72; second: Lowell Goltra. Vesely and Munn tied for fewest putts.

—Dave LaCascia

Dancing Feet Club

Dancing Feet Club hosts two events in Clubhouse 2. Both events are free, but wearing a mask is required to be admitted.

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

Social (ballroom) dancing is the fourth Sunday of every month from 6-9:30 p.m. Bring your own snacks and drinks; no alcoholic drinks allowed. Come dressed to impress.

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

Women’s Golf Club

Ann Tran scores hole-in-one in tournament

The flight winners were:

Flight A: Low gross: Ann Tran, 27; low net, Janice Turner, 25; fewest putts: Stella Yoon, 11.

Flight B: Low gross: Yvonne Yim, 31; low net: Marilyn Hewitt, 24; fewest putts: Yvonne Yim, 11.

Flight C: Low gross: Sun Lee, 29; low net: Sue Elliott, 22; fewest putts: Melinda Lee, 10.

Flight D: Low gross: tie between Elizabeth Lee, Veronica Chang and Mary Devlin, 34; low net: Soo Kim. 24; fewest putts: tie between Soo Kim and Neva Senske, 12.

—Dale Quinn

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Long Beach

Tony Kushner opens ‘Tuesday Talks’ series

For “Food Insecurity in Our Backyard” on Nov. 16, regional experts and advocates talk about the severity of hunger in local communities and what people can do about it.

A question-and-answer session follows each talk.

Subscriptions to the series must be purchased in advance, either online at jfcslongbeach.org/tuesday-talks or by calling (562) 427-7916.

No tickets will be available at the door. All prevailing CDC and Alpert JCC policies for COVID-19 will be observed at in-person events. Alpert JCC is located at 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach.

For more information, contact JFCS at (562) 427-7916 or via email to pdavidson@jfcslongbeach.org.

Dancers & Mixers Dance Club

The Dancers & Mixers Club will celebrate an early Halloween from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Clubhouse 4. Everyone is welcome and may come in costume if they’d like.

At this time, masks are required to enter the building; people are also reminded that if they are not in tip-top health, then to kindly stay home.

Reviews

Seen any good movies lately? Read a great book? Attended a fantastic local theater production? Had a delicious meal at a local restaurant?

Community Karaoke

On Sept. 22 in Clubhouse 1, 25 karaoke singers entertained a crowd that included Ginger Freed, who was urged by Bob Barnum to get onstage herself. She did a fine job on “Release Me.”

Another group of regular attendees was spurred by Tilly Stiehr and Diane Neal to crowd the stage ane belt out “You are my Sunshine.”

There were also lots of duets, as the singers have so much fun trying to make the perfect harmony.

The club provided ice cream sandwiches that summer evening along with coffee, while other snacks were offered by guests.

—Margie Thompson

Men’s Golf Club

A Flight encompasses golfers with handicaps of 0-7, B Flight is 8-11, and C Flight is 12-18. All scores below are net (gross score minus handicap).

Closest to the pin on the 80-yard, par-3 sixth hole was John Kolthoff, and at the par-3 15th hole, it was Youn Lee.

-—Dave LaCascia

Seeking Frights

Pool Club

The Leisure World Pool Club started the Fall Pool League season on Sept. 20 in Clubhouse 2 at 6:30 p.m. Eight three-person teams will meet every Monday night until Dec. 20.

—Dave Silva

Chess Club

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

The Chess Club meets under the umbrella behind Clubhouse 3 from 1-6 p.m. on Fridays, weather permitting.

Bocce Ball

Bocce Ball was approved to become a LW club by the Recreation Committee on Aug. 30. Thanks to all who expressed an interest in forming the club.

The preliminary days of play, when tournaments dates are established, will be announced.

Health & Fitness

Upload your vaccine information for easy access

by Patty Marsters

pattym@lwsb.com

There is.

If you were vaccinated via a pharmacy such as CVS, you should have recently received an email verifying the dates of your shots and with a QR code.

Once you have a QR code, you can take a screenshot and save it on your phone.

If you frequently take photos and are worried about losing that code in the shuffle, you can keep your unique code handy by uploading it into a free app on your phone.

The Clear App has a feature that allows you to create a digital health pass that includes your photo.

If you use a Samsung phone, you can upload your code into the Samsung Pay app. The ability to do so in Apple Wallet is reportedly coming soon.

SBTV Fitness

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

Sunday

5:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

6:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

Monday

6:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

8:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

Noon: Silver Age Yoga

Tuesday

7:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

11 a.m.: Yoga for All Ages

Wednesday

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

6 a.m.: Feeling Fit

7:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

Thursday

6:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

8:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

Noon: Feeling Fit

Friday

6:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

8:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

Saturday

6:30 a.m.: Silver Age Yoga

8:30 a.m.: Feeling Fit

Meals on Wheels, Long Beach

Thursday, Sept. 30: Turkey chili, cornbread, and green beans with pimentos; watermelon; roast beef and cheese sandwich, with spinach, tomato and pickle, plus cucumber, red onion and dill salad.

Monday, Oct. 4: Roast beef with mushroom gravy, mashed sweet potatoes and creamed spinach; sugar cookies; tuna salad sandwich, with spinach and tomato, plus homemade potato salad.

Balance & Stability Class

Community, pages 12-13

The Sunshine Club

Learn about bone health and osteoporosis Oct. 1

Jenny Alcala-Alonzo will talk about osteoporosis at the Sunshine Club’s next meeting on Friday, Oct.1, at 10 a.m. via Zoom.

Osteoporosis is a serious condition for women and men. It causes bones to get weak even break. The good news is that steoporosis can often be prevented and treated.

Join the Zoom meeting to learn how you can prevent bone loss and possible broken bones. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87427954280?pwd=dExQR2dDblZSbUNkQlVoclhrajFhUT09.The meeting ID is 874 2795 4280, and the passcode is 080651.

Those who would like to get the Zoom link by email should text their name, Mutual number and email address to (562) 301-5339 no later than today, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. (Text only, no phone calls).

Alcala-Alonzo is a health promotion representative with Independence at Home and has been working with seniors for over 15 years. She works extensively with the community, is bilingual in Spanish and provides health education focused on older adults and their needs. At Independence at Home, it is their goal to motivate people to take action to improve their health.

The Sunshine Club will host five speakers during October, including Alcala-Alonzo on Oct. 1. Robert Campbell from Faulk Mobile Healthcare Corp. will be the speaker on Oct. 8; GRF executive Dirctor Randy Ankeny on Oct. 15; Maryann Shadow with OnSite Team Sales on Oct. 22; and Alzheimer’s Orange County Vice-President Patty Barnett Mouton will finish out the month on Oct. 29.

The topic of each guest speaker’s presentation will be announced the week before with information about how to join.

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

Humanist Association

Next meeting will feature three speakers on climate change

by Dave Silva

LW contributor

The Leisure World Humanist Association will present a program on climate change on Sunday, Oct. 3 in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Masks will be worn at the meeting in complance with Leisure World rules.

The humanist position on environmental issues is that people have a moral obligation to leave this world a better place, not only for their descendants, but also for the animals and biodiversity of our planet. Humanists are concerned that, largely due to political forces and ignorance of scientific reality, nations are not addressing the causes of climate change rapidly enough.

There will be three speakers on the subject, followed by a question and answer session. The first speaker will be Yara Cuetara, who is a longtime humanist and environmentalist. Cuetara will talk about the disastrous and costly results of doing nothing about climate change. Coastal cities will have to be abandoned; the state has already seen what wildfires, violent storms and oppressive heat have done. Those costly events will only get worse if people continue to do nothing. There is no “planet B” to save us from what humans have created.

Dave Silva will address the political climate that makes it difficult to pass needed legislation to stop the heating of the world. There are powerful business interests who politically resist clean renewable energy, and create millions of jobs, so they can make short-term profits. International cooperation is often given lip service when meaningful action is needed to avert disasters in the near future that will cost trillions of dollars and create climate refugees and global instability. Silva is the only Leisure World resident to have ever run for a statewide office for a major party, when he ran for the state assembly in 2004.

The third speaker will be writer and artist Noel Markham, who will talk about what Leisure World can do right now and in the very near future to deal with the problem. Markham will have a handout presenting some positive things the community could do.

The Leisure World Humanist Association plans to do a number of programs on important social issues because it believes they should be openly and honestly debated.

Woman’s Club

The Woman’s Club will have its first regular meeting since the required COVID-19 closures last year. The club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Clubhouse 2 at 1 p.m. The theme for the meeting will be Halloween.

Due to increased COVID-19 cases recently, all members will be held to a few health guidelines. A mask will be required to attend the meeting, and out of an abundance of caution, only bottled water will be served. No food will be served at the meeting.

During the meeting, one of the club’s favorite entertainers, Anthony Bernasconi, will perform. In addition to the performance, tickets will be sold at the door for a chance to win one of the wonderful gifts donated by local merchants.

Lastly, but most important, the new Woman’s Club membership cards and books will be handed out at this meeting to those who have not yet received their copy. This year’s book has been enlarged to 8.5 by 11 inches for easier reading. The Woman’s Club Board would appreciate any comments regarding this change.

Senior Peace Club

Oct. 2 demonstration will support women’s reproductive rights

On Saturday, Oct. 2, the Senior Peace Club will join hundreds of organizations across the nation in support of women’s rights to control their own bodies.

In October, the Supreme Court will hold hearings on an abortion rights case from Mississippi, which many fear may mark the end of Roe v. Wade. In anticipation of that hearing, women will take to the streets again to register their opposition to the repeal of Roe v. Wade and to protest the multitude of anti-choice legislation being promulgated all over the country.

There will be two events on Saturday in proximity to Seal Beach. At 10 a.m., the “Defend our Reproductive Rights, Long Beach” event will gather at the Downtown Long Beach Superior Courthouse, 275 Magnolia Blvd. At the same time, there will be a gathering at Founders Square in Mile Square Park at the corner of Euclid and Edinger in Fountain Valley. Anyone interested is invited to participate in these events.

For those who would prefer a virtual event, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties will be doing “Save Roe: Raise Your Voice for Freedom of Choice.” For information and a link to the virtual event, go to https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-orange-san-bernardino/about-us/pposbc-pulse-newsletter/save-roe-raise-your-voice-for-freedom-of-choice. Katie Porter will be a speaker at this event.

For more information about the events, call Pat Kruger at (562) 357-4040.

American Legion Auxiliary

Leisure World Unit 327 of the American Legion Auxiliary will begin holding its monthly meeting again, starting in October. The Auxiliary Board of Directors will meet on Friday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held in Clubhouse 3, Room 3. This meetin is open to directors and members only.

The general meeting of the Auxiliary is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room1. This general meeting is open to Auxiliary members and their guests.

Libertarian Party

The Libertarian Party Club is starting at Leisure World. Those who are independent voters and like to vote for the candidate or issues rather than a political party are invited to come and listen to the Libertarian discussions and debates.

Interested LW residents should contact Rodney Schaerer from Mutual 1 by emailing SeeBeyondRodney@yahoo.com or calling (562) 431-2355. Leave a message, and Rodney will put you on the email list for notifications.

American Latino Club

The American Latino Club will have its next meeting on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 11.30 a.m., in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. People are asked to wear masks to the meeting.

Lunch will be served from noon-12:30 p.m. The club will provide a sub sandwich (tuna, turkey or chicken), plus one apple, chips, and lemonade or coffee. People are asked to place their order and pay Carmen Edwards at 1240 Oakmont Road, or by calling (562) 431-4257. Attach a note with the type of sandwich you want, along with a check or cash for $7. The last day to order will be Friday, Oct. 8.

Vet Care Clinic

Community Church will host an affordable Vet Care Clinic on Oct. 21 from 9-11 a.m.

The low-cost clinic is available to all Leisure World residents. People who come to the clinic are asked to wear a mask. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in their carriers.

Republican Club

by Brian Harmon

LW contributor

The members of the LW Republican Club leadership team strongly endorse this paper’s support for freedom of the press, as it was imagined by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and the other founders of this country.

George Washington said, “For if men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of speech may be taken away, and, dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the slaughter.”

Thomas Jefferson said, “Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom; and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.”

The club feels it is absolutely wonderful to have the Republican and Democratic club articles next to each other in the paper every week. The club’s leadership believes the solution for division between the two parties is not for Republicans and Democrats to stop talking to one another, but just the opposite. The two parties need to talk toone another without yelling. Both sides need to be heard.

The leadership believes the biggest threat to freedom of speech and of the press is the danger inherent in having a one-party state.

One could argue that this is not really a problem in America because people can always vote out the party in power. However, the club’s leadership team belives that if one party has an overwhelming majority in both houses of the Legislature and statewide offices for a number of years, the likelihood of that happening becomes less.This, among other issues, is one of the topics that the Republican Club discusses in its meetings and on its website.

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To increase the flow of information and conservative opinion to LW residents and voters, the club has created a new website at www.LWRepublicans.com. This website was developed by Susan Callahan, a proud member of the club.

The website features stories on issues like the school board, the border crisis, Afghanistan ,and the battle in Congress over repairing and rebuilding the infrastructure of the country.

Democratic Club

by Mary Larson

LW contributor

The final numbers of the Sept. 14 special election results are still not official. Nevertheless, it is increasingly clear that the majority of Leisure World residents cast their ballots in support of retaining Gov. Newsom in office. As of the Orange County Registrar of Voters, Sept. 22 report, LW Democrats and supporters had cast 2,978 votes in support of Newsom.

The LW Democratic Club thanks Leisure World residents who volunteered with passion, energy and commitment to support the Democratic Club’s “no on recall” voter outreach efforts. Volunteers assisted voters who needed help getting their ballots to the official LW Drop Box. They also answered questions about signature verification. In one situation, a volunteer answered questions on what to do when someone signs their spouse’s envelope that has their own ballot in it. The volunteer communicated with the Registrar of Voters, and the staff was very helpful in solving the problem. Many voters were grateful to learn how to track their ballots. Some voters even called the volunteer’s phone number to thank them for their effort.

The vote throughout Orange County reflected the LW vote. Fifty-two percent of voters in Orange County opposed the recall, compared to 48 percent in favor. This is good news for Democrats throughout the county as they begin preparing for the 2022 elections.

A Sept. 18 article in the New York Times pointed out that the vote in Orange County has consequences far beyond its 3.2 million residents: “Strategists of both parties see it as a bellwether of key suburban and diversifying House districts nationwide in the 2022 midterms.”

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LW Democratic Club members will come together via Zoom for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at noon. Plans for this meeting center on the current controversies surrounding the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Members will also address plans to oppose efforts to recall local school board members.

The club’s Voter Information Booth, located outside Clubhouse 6, will continue to be open on the first Tuesday of October, November and December from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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LW Democrats and supporters who are interested in more in-depth, up-to-date reporting on the issues are invited to subscribe to the club’s electronic newsletter. There is no charge to subscribe, although readers are also encouraged to join the club if they are not already members.

People can send an email to democraticclubsblw@gmail.com or call editor Mary Larson at (562) 296-8521 to subscribe and learn more.

Give where you live by shopping with Amazon Smile

Leisure World residents can donatate to the Golden Age Foundation (GAF) while they shop by designating the GAF as their nonprofit charity when they sign up with Amazon Smile.

With every purchase made on Amazon Smile, a small percentage is donated to the GAF at no cost to residents.

Signing up with Amazon Smile can be done in a few easy steps:

• Sign into your existing Amazon account. If you don’t have an Amazon account, you can create one by signing in with your email address.

• Go to www.smile.amazon.com and type in “Golden Age Foundation, Inc.” as the charity you’d like to support when prompted. Make sure the location is Seal Beach.

Once you have offically made the GAF your chosen charity, you can continue to shop as usual. Just make sure always type in www.smile.amazon.com when you shop.

Encourage family, friends and neighbors to support the GAF through Amazon Smile. Every donation, no matter how small, helps the GAF continue to assist the LW community. Friends an family who want to also donate through Amazon Smile do not need to be a LW resident in order to sign up.

The GAF receieved $288.14 in the last quarter through Amazon Smile alone.The GAF thanks those who contributed in this way.

For information on the GAF’s services, visit the website at www.goldenagefdn.org. The GAF can also be reached by calling (562) 431-9589 or (562) 301-5339.

Obituaries, page 13 Robert James Dominick

Robert (Bob) James Dominick, a resident of Mutual 2, died peacefully in Long Beach, California, at the age of 88.

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts and graduated from Northeastern University, receiving degrees in both mechanical engineering and business administration.

Bob served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955. He married the love of his life, Mary E. Gallagher.

Bob worked for General Alloys Corporation in Boston and then was transferred to California, where he served as president and general manager of Hanford Foundry in San Bernardino. He was a member of the Seal Beach and Navy Yacht Clubs in Long Beach.

Bob loved boating, and was also an avid water skier, snow skier, golfer and an accomplished artist. He loved traveling, and dancing and was an amazing cook. He will be greatly missed and remembered fondly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Mary; their three sons, Michael Dominick (Trisha) of Huntington Beach, Richard Dominick (Liz) of Redlands, and Thomas Dominick (Deborah) of Redlands; daughter, Cynthia Blake (Robert) of Anaheim Hills; grandchildren, Eric Dominick; Ryan, Jared, Heather, Brittany, Tyler, Bradley, Hannah and Owen Dominick; Nicole Hofer, April Selecky and Renelle Leach; and great-grandchildren Kira, Lincoln and Maverick Dominick.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Dominick, and by his brothers, John and William Dominick.

A Celebration of Life service for Bob will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Seal Beach Yacht Club, 255 N. Marina Dr., Long Beach.

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In Memoriam

Rick Roberson 59

Clara Lee Clark 89

Gerald Lloyd 90

Stevil Meredith 71

Ira Gauden 83

David Martinez 56

Patrick Wilhelm 78

William Coggon 69

Janet Seiter 84

Kirk Shulman 71

Venita Cooper 67

Raymond Johnson 72

William Leiter 87

Families assisted by

McKenzie Mortuary,

(562) 961-9301

—Paid obituary

Religion, page 15-16

Community Church

Community Church’s blessing of the animals event will be held on Monday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. The event is a personalized and distanced blessing in the church’s meditation garden. Each person will have a five-minute time slot for their pet’s blessing, with five minutes in between each person, from 10 a.m.-noon. Contact the church office at (562) 431-2503 to sign up. This event is outdoors, and masks are required.

Community Church continue its series on the Gospel of Luke with what appears to be a condemnation of divorce. And while it is that, there are times when hardness of heart cannot be overcome, and to escape abuse, divorce is the only option available. In this passage, the teachings of Jesus are actually focused on the deeper issue of the state of people’s hearts.

Community Church is a place where everything is designed with the first-time participant in mind. Those who have not felt welcome in church or have never participated in church before are welcome.

As the pandemic continues to evolve, Community Church is holding virtual worship services on Zoom and Facebook. The church’s Facebook page is @CommunityChurchLeisureWorld. Those who do not have a Facebook can contact the church office for the Zoom link.

Those who are in need of assistance or want more information can contact the church office by calling (562) 431-2503 or emailing leisurewccsue@yahoo.com.

Holy Family Catholic Church

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place, next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time on Oct. 3. The first reading is from Genesis 2:18-24, and the second reading is from Hebrews 2:9-11. The Gospel reading is from Mark 10:2-16.

Blessings of the Animals

During the feast of St. Francis on Monday, Oct. 4, Holy Family will host the annual blessings of animals at 11 a.m. in front of the church. People are invited to bring their pets and stay to enjoy a picnic lunch to celebrate the feast.

Masses

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

Father Joseph Son Nguyen suggests that people wear masks while inside the church. 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.

Beit HaLev

Beit HaLev will begin a new era with once-a-month Shabbat services on the first Friday of every month. The inaugural Shabbat service is Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 4. A livestream of the service will be available at Facebook.com/galityomtov and Zoom. To join on Zoom, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9152434704?pwd=THJGTE1OUXI5VXFDTWtuZHF4K3VxUT09. The meeting ID is 915 243 4704, and the passcode is RavGalit.

People are asked to wear a mask. There will be complimentary Beit HaLev masks for the service, and social distancing will be observed. There will be no Oneg Shabbat until the COVID-19 crisis has ended.

The Sim Shalom Ma’ariv livestream service with Rabbi Galit-Shirah is every Thursday at 4 p.m. Beit HaLev livestream services are every Friday at 6 p.m and Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

The Saturday Shabbat services will be livestreamed at 10:30 a.m. The Third Triennial Torah reading is “B’reisheet,” Genesis 5:1-6:8. Following the death of their son Abel by the hand of Cain, Adam and Eve bore more children. The chronicles of the births and deaths continues for hundreds of years until the birth of Noah, a righteous man who lived in a period of great wickedness throughout the world. HaShem became so disappointed in his/her creatures that he/she wanted to destroy all but Noah and his family.

All services use special prayerbooks, “Lev L’Lev,” which were adapted and abridged for the online services from the Reform Siddur, “Mishkan HaT’filah.” Printed versions of the prayerbooks will be available at the in-person Shabbat services.

Beit HaLev is a Jewish Universalist community. It is progressive in thought and traditional in liturgy. Beit HaLev welcomes everyone who seeks a path to the divine and does not believe in labels.

Membership forms and return envelopes will be available at the Shabbat services. To request a membership form, call Rabbi Galit-Shirah at (562) 715-0888 or send an email to duets@icloud.com.

Faith Christian Assembly

Faith Christian Assembly makes time for Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month in the 10:30 a.m. service. Christians take Communion to follow Jesus’ directive when he said to “keep doing this in memory of me” (1 Corinthians 11:25). The wine is symbolic of Jesus’ shed blood, done for the forgiveness of sins, and the bread a symbol of his broken body, which he endured for people’s healing and wholeness. Taking Communion is a reminder of this scrifice not only represents the new covenant believers have in him, but also God’s immeasurable love for the world. People don’t have to be a member to partake in Communion, as long as they have accepted Christ as their savior. All are welcome to come worship and enjoy great fellowship and a Bible-based teaching from Pastor Sheri Leming. The Communion service begins on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and Sunday evening celebration service is at 5:30.

The midweek Bible study, taught by Pastor Sheri, is on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Celebrate Recovery meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Garden Room.

To receive a free newsletter and for more information on the church, call (562) 598-9010 or visit www.FCAchurch.net.

First Christian Church

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

Services

All First Christian services, Bible studies and prayer meetings are suspended at this time.

The Message

Romans 12:12 talks about rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation and being devoted to prayer. These words are loaded with guidance given to people of the church. This little verse packs valuable instructions that, if incorporated,into a daily walk of faith, can have a large impact.

Taking a closer look at the phrase “rejoicing in hope” recalls the verse in Philippians 4:4,“Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice!” The verse in Romans adds “in hope.” Verse 10 tells the people to outdo one another in showing honor toward one another and verse 11 calls on believers to not lag, to be enthusiastic in spirit and serve the Lord.

The hope in rejoicing can be the result of diligence, enthusiasm and service. There’s hope that this obedience will be fruitful in the building up of the saints to grow in knowledge and understanding of the unfathomable grace. “Do not grow weary, brethren, but continue rejoicing in the hope. For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end” (Hebrews 6:11).

Scripture of the Week

“But as for me, I will hope continually and will praise You yet more and more” (Psalm 71:14 ).

Announcements

Those who want to speak to someone at the church or have a need can call (562) 431-8810 and leave a message.

Redeemer Lutheran

“Celebrating the Kingdom of God” is the theme for Redeemer Lutheran’s worship service on St. Francis Sunday on Oct. 3. People can bring pictures of their pets or their beloved animals on a leash or in a carrier to the outdoor service at 9:30 a.m. for a special blessing.

The main service is held inside the stained-glass sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. Both services are accompanied by organ music and Communion. In order to continue caring for one another’s safety and following healthcare guidance, masks and social distancing are required.

LW Baptist

LW Baptist’s Sunday school meets from 9:15-9:45 a.m. before the main service from 10-11:15 a.m. The service contains special music, singing led by Darlene Harris with Yvonne Leon at piano, fellowship in God’s word, and Communion.

The Scripture meditation for Sunday, Oct. 3, is on the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31. How can glory displace death? The answer is faith. In a few true-to-life scenes, the Lord shows how faith in God transforms death itself. The Bible is all people need to see this truth, and if they remain unbelieving, even an undeniable miracle will not change their hearts. Salvation comes only when a person trusts in the Lord Jesus Christ as savior from sin and its consequences.

The Energizers meet on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. The group is studying Malachi’s prophecy, the last in the Old Testament, about the Lord’s coming.

The Ladies Christian Fellowship meets on the second and fourth Mondays in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, and the men’s group meets on the first and third Mondays. For information, call (562) 430-2920.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Twice a year, church members are blessed to attend, listen to and watch sermons delivered by general authorities and leaders of the church during sessions of the general conference. In October, for the first time in 18 months, the Tabernacle Choir will sing live during Saturday and Sunday sessions. Former Utah Governor and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael O. Leavitt was recently called as president of the choir. Leavitt has introduced a seven-step plan to resume choir activity while protecting choir members.

The semi-annual conference consists of five sessions happening on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2-3. Locally, the broadcast times are at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. for the Saturday session. While the sessions at the Conference Center will not be open to the public, all sessions will be livestreamed on the live events page of churchofjesuschrist.org. People can also watch and listen on the General Conference YouTube channel; Gospel Library app; BYUtv; and other radio, television, satellite and digital channels. For a detailed list of live and on-demand viewing options, go to churchofjesuschrist.org.

Following the broadcast, the messages delivered by church leadership will be made available in text, audio and video formats on multiple channels for on-demand viewing and studying. These channels include Gospel Library, Gospel Media, the General Conference YouTube channel, and the Church magazines.

Congregation Sholom

Congregation Sholom will hold Zoom services with Rabbi Eric Dangott on Friday, Oct. 1, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 2, at 9:30 a.m. with Rabbi Mike Mymon.

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

To join the Zoom meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3752519429?pwd=UDREWTA1N21jaXVUZUhyQmY1U01JQT09. The meeting ID is 375 251 9429, and the passcode is 8ZYy69.

The walking group meets every Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m Clubhouse 3, Bus Stop A.

The book club will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The group will discuss the short story “Puttermesser: Her Work History, Her Ancestry, Her Afterlife” from the book “Here I Am.” To join, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3752519429?pwd=UDREWTA1N21jaXVUZUhyQmY1U01JQT09. Contact Ruth Hermann at (562) 430-3107 for more information.

Those who need to be added or removed from the misheberach list should let Darlene Rose know by Wednesday at (562) 347-8088.

Those who want to participate in games, book club or livestream services should call Jeff.

Those who want to join the congregation should cotact Howard Brass at (562) 794-9090.

Assembly of God

Chris Butler said, “Trust is earned when actions meet words.” Trust is hard to build and easy to lose; especially now, when anyone can publish anything under the banner of truth, one needs to check, double-check and recheck information to determine its veracity.

That is precisely why the word of God, the Bible, is vitally necessary to the peace of mind of Christians. Trust is defined as “confident expectation.” There is one source we can have complete confidence in: the unwavering, never-changing, God-breathed truth of the Scripture.

Pastor Chuck Franco will preach the first of a two-part series, “Where is Your Trust?” from Psalm 20:7, on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.

Assembly of God will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. for the third session in Colossians 1:24-2:5, featuring a video clip from Louie Giglio. The interactive study is moderated by Pastor Chuck.

Assembly of God asks everyone to wear a mask when attending in person. DVDs are available of the Sunday worship service to those who want to remain at home.

Those who would like a DVD, want more information about the church or need prayer can contact Pastors Chuck and Sheryl at (562) 357-4360 or pastorchuck@lwassemblyofgod.com. Prayer requests can also be given to Carolyn van Aalst at (562) 343-8424.

Buddha Circle

The Buddha Circle will meet on Monday, Oct. 4, from 1-2:30 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting ID is 814 6905 6139, and the passcode is 005182.

During the meeting, another lesson in Buddhism will be discussed by Hung Luu, who has been teaching and giving talks on Buddhist and meditation since 2002. He will present Buddhism in a simple way, and talk about how to suffer less and become happier. It’s an interactive group, so those who attend are encouraged to ask questions. Hung Luu will begin the session with a guided meditation.

For more information, call (714) 468-6887.

GENERAL

AVON

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

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

FRANK’S GARDENING SERVICE

Complete maintenance and landscape. Serving Leisure World since 1978. Planting, clean-ups, fertilization. New lawns, etc. Offering my services to all Mutuals. Honest and reliable. State Contractor’s License #779462. Call 562-863-7739,

562-743-3832 or 714-527-1172. 10/07

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

OGAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.

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

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JR HOME REPAIRS. Quality work. Perfectionist, honest & reliable. Call JR 562-519-2764. SB Business License #JRH0001. 07/07/2022

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562-596-0559 LW DECOR INC – LIC 723262

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

LW DECOR INC 562-596-0559. 11/11

BATHTUB & SHOWER REFINISHING

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

License #699080 Serving LW since 1999. 11/11

PAINTING

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

CA State License #675336. 10/07

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Affordable – Professional, Licensed and Insured. Interior – exterior drywall repair, texturing, pressure washing, cabinets. Senior discounts. Cory Gee Painting 714-308-9931. License #1049257. 12/09

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562-596-0559 LEISURE WORLD DECORATORS

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

LW Decor Inc.562-596-0559. 11/11

FLOOR COVERINGS

562-596-0559

LW DECOR INC.

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

562-596-0559. 11/11

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING & REPAIR

All Year Carpet Cleaning since 1988. Call Tito (562) 658 – 9841. State Contractors Lic. #578194. 10/07

SKYLIGHT SERVICES

SKYLIGHTS

CLEAN, REPAIR, REPLACE.

Licensed and insured.

Dan (562) 841-3787.

Seal Beach License #BRA0002. 11/25

WINDOW COVERINGS

562-596-0559

LEISURE WORLD DECORATORS

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

562-596-0559. 11/11

Leisure World Helping Leisure World

Y’s Service Club of the YMCA will assist residents with small non-professional jobs. We change light bulbs, clean air conditioner filters, hang a small picture or mirror, remove or place items on a high shelf, air bicycle tires, etc. Donations gladly accepted. Call weekdays between 9 am-5 pm. (562) 296-5040, (562) 296-8782.

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

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“ROLLIN THUNDER”

GOLF CART CLUB

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

HOME CARE PERSONAL ASSISTANT

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

949-899-7770. Seal Beach Business License HEL0006. 10/07

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CHRISTIAN HOME CARE

Experienced, knowledgeable caregivers, honest, assertive, fluent English. Hourly/full-time, doctor’s appointments, errands. Bernadine 562-310-0280. Seal Beach Business License #BCS0002. Bonded/insured. 12/30

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MOST AFFORDABLE RATES with optimum service, 23-years LW experience, reliable, honest caregivers. Licensed, 24-hours, part-time, doctors, appointments, references, fluent English. Ann 714-624-1911, Heidi 562-277-3650. Seal Beach License #HYC0001. 12/16

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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 12/02

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

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Maria’s experienced caregivers, run errands, Dr’s appointments, cleaning, cooking, part-time, full-time, live-in. (562) 230-4648. Seal Beach Business License License #CAM0006. 12/09

BEAUTY SERVICES

Tammy Nguyen Phenix Salon – Service in private suite. One customer, one hairstylist. Sanitized & professional. Haircut for men & women, shampoo, set, color, highlights, perm, nails & toenails. In-house service available. Tammy Nguyen. 13944 Seal Beach Blvd, #116. (714) 425-4198. 11/18

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In home hair care, serving the men and women of Leisure World for 36 years. Mel, cell: 562-480-9341. License #KC75538. 10/14

HOUSE CLEANING

Experienced housekeeper. I do weekly and monthly cleaning. Call 949-899-7770. Seal Beach Business License HEL0006. 10/07

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

Seal Beach Business License #AB0001. 11/11

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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. 11/18

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Patricia House Cleaning, weekly or monthly. Excellent referrals in Leisure World. 562-397-4659 Seal Beach License LUC0001. 10/07

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General housekeeping, 30 years of experience. Bi-weekly or monthly. Seal Beach License RAZ0002. Call Gloria 949-371-7425. 09/30

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Maria House Cleaning

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

Deep cleaning. Call or text 714-496-2885. Bus. Lic #HER0008. 09/30

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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. 12/09

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House-Cleaning/Eco-Friendly products. Available to help with gardening, windows, declutter, errands, etc. Working in Leisure World since 2004 and can provide references. Lori Sage 949-275-8165. Seal Beach License SAG0003. 10/14

COMPUTERS

FRUSTRATED (562)755-6199

Everything for your computer (PC or Mac), cell phone, TV, stereo, any electronic device. Tina Schaffer. Seal Beach Bus. License License #CIP0001 11/18

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John’s Computer Services 562-733-9193

Virus removal, Repair, Training, Software, Wireless, Internet Security. LW Resident SB License FUH0001. 12/23

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My name is Blake and I’d love to be your concierge for computer repairs! I drive to you and fix your computer on-location. I specialize in both MAC and PC systems and can also help with/other technology related issues. 10+ years of experience! Rate is $75/hour but for all LW Residents; I am offering a $25 discount for the first hour. License COM0018.

Call (949) 228-1425 09/30

AUTOS WANTED

ANY KIND OF CAR

Cars, motorcycle, truck – running or not. We are local – call anytime! We pay cash and remove promptly! We do DMV and Release of liability for you! Bonded/Licensed, since 1985! Call us so we can come out and give you a quote. 562-684-0901. 11/18

ELECTRIC CARTS/SCOOTERS/MOBILE CHAIRS FOR SALE

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

Transportation

Need a lift? Pam Miller.

LW Residents ONLY. 310-227-1258. 10/07

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Inexpensive Shuttle. Airports, Shopping, Doctors, etc. SB License ABL0001. 562-881-2903. 12/16

autos/boats/rv’s trailers FOR SALE

ELECTRIC CAR PADS

Installed at your residence. Call Frank 562-743-3832. Contractor’s License #779462. 10/07

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1998 Dodge Caravan. Handicap Van, 144K miles, VERY CLEAN. $2,900 OBO. 562-597-3517

MOVING, HAULING & STORAGE SERVICES

J&D HAUL AWAY AND CLEAN-UP SERVICE

No job too small! Fast, reliable, great prices. Seal Beach Business License BRA0002. Dan: 562-841-3787. 11/25

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A FRIEND AND A TRUCK

Your moving service, any size job. Business License RO263644. Call 310-387-2618 12/02

MISCELLANEOUS wanted

VINTAGE STORE. Looking to buy Vintage-Clothing/Jewelry, Rock-N-Roll Memorabilia, Guitars, Furniture, Hanging-Lamps, Rugs, etc. 562-243-7229. 10/07

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Splendide/Energy-Star Washer/Dryer (all-in-one-combination). Under countertop installation, almost brand-new, $500

negotiable. 714-322-8086

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Window A/C-Unit, Chest-Freezer 5/cubic-feet, like-new/$75, Ikea/Twin-Bed with/3-drawer storage, Pilates Pro-Chair. Leave message/562-296-6373.

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Adult Trike gently used. 22” wheel base, mint-green, front/back baskets. $300. Sandy/310-491-8989.

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La-Z-Boy Colby/Duo-Reclining Sofa; charcoal-color/cloth; with/electric controls & USB ports @ both arms (sofa delivered new Nov/2020); excellent-condition; buyer must pickup $1,250. Call (310) 717-3619

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Yard-Sale. September-30/Thursday (9am-3pm). 13450 Fairfield Lane/Mutual-6/Apartment-63D. Household items, small electronic devices, costume jewelry, ladies-clothes/shoes, miscellaneous items. Mutual-6 approval paperwork on file at LW Weekly News.

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Bicycle Raleigh Men’s 21-speed, 26-inch wheels, new-tires/new-seat, excellent mechanical condition $100. 503-314-3873.

CONCERT TICKETS FOR SALE

Four-EAGLES Concert Tickets at the Forum! Friday/October 15, 2021, 8:00pm. $200/each 714-624-9214.