Community Aloha The Polynesian Paradise Dancers, including a fire dancer and a musical trio, highlighted the first GRF Polynesian Night Spectacular, coordinated by the Recreation Department, on June 10.
An estimated 400 shareholders and friends, dressed in colorful island attire, attended the event and dined on pit-roasted pigs, chicken kabobs and teriyaki bowls and burgers.
Congrats, Class of 2016
Three Taylor grandchildren promoted
Herb and Helga Taylor, Mutual 15, celebrated the graduation of three grandchildren this year.
Katelyn Kettering earned her bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Cal State, Northridge, (CSUN). She was on the honor roll and was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority during her four years at CSUN.
Their grandson, Taylor Kettering, graduated from Granada Hills Charter High School. Taylor was a member of the water polo team and took 18 units of college credits while in high school. He has been accepted to CSUN and will pursue a degree in computer engineering.
Their granddaughter, Madison Kettering, cumulated her studies at Nobel Charter Middle School. She was a member of the advanced studies program and received the Nobel Medalist Society award. She will attend Granada Hills Charter High School next year.
PHOTO— CONGRATULATIONS— Gloria Bay (r-l), Mutual 6, attended her grandson Bradley Brown’s graduation ceremony from the Laguna College of Art and Design with his mother Debbie. Brown earned his bachelor’s of arts degree.
Granddaughter earns degree from Bowdoin
Violet Ranson, granddaughter of John and Doris Perez, Mutual 15, received her bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.
Violet graduated from Poly High School, Long Beach, in 2013, and was awarded a full scholarship to Bowdoin College, where she majored in sociology and minored in Japanese.
During her tenure at Bowdoin she traveled and studied in Japan where she learned to speak Japanese. While in college, she also traveled to Canada and Europe with fellow students.
She plans to take some time off and enroll in a master’s degree program in the fall semester.
Minibus
Changes implemented July 11
Changes in the Golden Rain Minibus system approved by the GRF Board in April will take affect July 11.
Changes include a reduction in the number of trips made Monday-Friday and the elimination of the last evening trip that will be replaced with an on-call service similar to calling for a taxi.
A transfer hub at the Amphitheater bus shelter will be added to the daily A, B, C and D schedules near the midway point of each trip to reduce ride times. The transfer point will allow passengers to transfer from one bus to another that may go directly to the desired stop without taking the whole route.
The last daily trip will be eliminated on the A, B, C and D bus routes. Trips on these buses will start just before 3 p.m. and end about 4 p.m. depending on the route.
The Evening “B” bus will begin its run 45 minutes earlier, at 4:15 p.m., and conclude about 6 p.m. There will be one fixed evening run from 4:15-4:45 p.m.; from 5:10-6:35 p.m., the bus will operate on an “on-call” basis.
The first and last two trips on the Saturday, Sunday and Holiday “D” Bus will be eliminated. Service will run from 7:45 a.m.-6:35 p.m.
Eliminating low-volume routes made it possible to add Monday service to Trader Joe’s/Denny’s, Marina Pacifica Mall and the strip mall behind the Hampton Inn.
The Marina Pacifica Mall stop adds an opportunity for LWers to visit restaurants, Ralph’s, Best Buy, Barnes and Noble Bookstore and more, or to take in an early matinee at the theaters.
The mall behind Hampton Inn is home to Dal Jé Salon and several casual dining restaurants.
The Monday and Wednesday off-site shuttle departs from the Health Care Center between 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the hour and half-hour. Return trips will be made at 9:40 a.m., 10:10 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 12:40 p.m., 1:10 p.m.,1:40 p.m., 2:10 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. Times are approximate and may vary depending on the number of stops made.
The shuttle bus will travel to Marina Pacifica Mall and then Trader Joe’s. Stops for the shops behind the Hampton Inn and Denny’s will be made on the return trip to LW.
For more information on the Minibus system, call Fleet Manager Grant Winford at 431-6586, ext. 372.
GRF
Donate casket flags to honor loved ones
Leisure World residents are invited to donate large, casket-sized flags to be flown throughout Leisure World. Residents have donated most of the flags now flying in LW as a way of honoring loved ones. To donate flags, bring them with a name and telephone number to the Golden Rain Foundation Recreation Office in Building C. Donors will be notified by mail about when and where their flags will be flown.
Sunshine Club
GAF President is guest tomorrow
Maureen Habel, the president of the Golden Age Foundation (GAF), the nonprofit charitable organization serving the community, will be the guest speaker at the Sunshine Club meeting from 10 a.m.-noon, tomorrow, June 17, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.
Habel will focus her talk on the new Council on Aging Benefits Enrollment Center and changes in the Mobility Aids program. She will also include information on a membership drive designed to engage more members, new outreach to members, the development of the GAF’s first website and future plans for development.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions about the GAF.
The Sunshine Club has an annual rummage sale that raises funds to give back to community. Last year the club donated proceeds to the GAF for a bus bench in front of Health Care Center. Funds are also used to purchase refreshments for Sunshine Club meetings. To donate items for the sale, call Anna Derby, 301-5339, to arrange a pick-up.
The Sunshine Club is designed to help people get along in the community and with neighbors and to get the best out of living in Leisure World.
The club meets from 10 a.m.-noon on Fridays, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2 (except the first Friday in Room 8). All shareholders are welcome to attend; membership is not required. There are no membership dues. English is spoken in class.
Bring a mug for refreshments to help “save the earth” and the cost of supplying paper cups.
Community Bingo
All invited to play Sundays
Bingo sponsored by different Leisure World clubs is played at 1:30 p.m. on Sundays in Clubhouse 2. The doors open at 1. All LWers are welcome.
The June 19 games will be hosted by the Little Flower Guild.
The New York Club hosts the first Sunday of the month; Gadabouts, second Sunday; Little Flower Guild, third Sunday; and the American Legion the fourth and fifth Sundays.
Complimentary refreshments are served.
Partyline Plus
CANCER SURVIVORS—Mark Harrington, brain cancer survivor, would like to organize a group of residents who faced some of the same fears he did, to share ideas on living healthy and productive lifestyles after receiving the dreaded diagnosis and conquering the treatments. For more information, call Harrington, 889-9101.
Y SERVICE PROJECT — The Y Service Club is selling MiraFiber Cloths to help send kids to camp. The MiraFiber Cloth plus water will clean any surface without chemicals. The cost is $6 each or five for $25. Call Glenna Hoff, 296-5040.
GAF
Annual meeting follows luncheon
The annual meeting of the Golden Age Foundation will take place on Thursday, June 23, in Clubhouse 2 at approximately 2 p.m., following the volunteer luncheon.
All Golden Age Foundation members are encouraged to attend.
Noon Spoons will meet at East Buffet, 12100 E. Carson Street, Hawaiian Gardens, on June 23. Those who are dedicated paid members from the inception of the group, two years ago, will be treated to lunch, which will be paid out of group’s treasury. Those who need transportation, call Tony Ahn, 447-5331. Noon Spoons will be in recess for July and August resuming on the third Thursday in September.
Happy Birthday
Telephone call from Imelda Marcos begins celebrations
Reddy deGuzman was wished a happy 78th birthday by her close friend Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of the Philippines, on June 3.
Marcos called deGuzman about 10 p.m., which was 1 p.m. in the Philippines.
They talked for about an hour, reliving the past and asking questions about the by-gone days.
On Saturday deGuzman had a birthday party with a High Mass officiated by Fr. Jim Hartnett and a choir comprised of 30 people.
She was happy when her “special guest of honor” arrived from her home town, Leyte, Philippines. She received a replica of the “Holy Infant Jesus” that Ferdinand Magellan brought from Spain in 1500, when he discovered the Philippines and Catholicism became the dominate religion.
The afternoon birthday party began with a local Beatles tribute band playing music to dance to and an abundance of hor d’oeuvres with wine, coffee and soda.
An all-you-can-eat dinner for about 300 guests followed Mass.
The evening ended with a program by Tommy Williams, the Sole Suede Dancers and a surprise number by Pat Erickson.
On her birthday, Reddy said, “My wealth is my four children who are all professionals and all of us are in good health. I thank God very much that I am richly blessed.”
KACMA
Gounod’s life, music will be reviewed
The Korean-American Classical Music Appreciation Academy (KACMA) meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m., today, June 16, in Clubhouse 4. The class is taught in Korean.
Robert Chung will present and discuss “Donau Wellen Walzer” conducted by Iosif Ivanovici, and Strauss’ famous waltz, “Blue Danube” sung by Silvester in 2008.
Ken Chong will follow with a presentation on Charles Gounod’s life and videos from the Faust opera, “Vin ou biere.”
The class will end listening to “River of No Return,” by Marilyn Monroe, the opening of “Gone with the Wind” and other suggestions from the class.
All are invited to attend the Korean music classes from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the second, third and fourth Thursdays of the month in Clubhouse 4.
The objective of the KACMA is to promote fellowship through interpretation, appreciation of classical music, including symphony, operas and by attending concerts.
For information, call Grace Kim, 431-3039; Robert Chung, 387-7377; or Yoon Soo Park, 431-3036.
Where We Live Club
Community resources discussed today
The Where We Live Club will meet today, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, for an open discussion between members and other shareholders, including former board members, on the effective use of community resources.
All are welcome to join members at the meeting.
Additionally, to be added to the club’s email list, send an e-mail to: wherewelive@yahoo.com.
Friendship Club
Introduction to Android taught
Computer classes hosted by the Friendship Club are taught by Jeff Sacks, Keith Bague and Maxine Smith.
• Monday, June 20, in Clubhouse 6, Room B, 9 a.m., iPad for Beginners, Sacks; 10 a.m. computer advice on all topics; 11 a.m. beginning Internet and email; noon, Introduction to Android.
• Monday, June 27, in Clubhouse 3, Room 4, 9 a.m., Introduction to Apple Computers, Sacks; 10 a.m., computer advice on all topics; 11 a.m., Skype — Video Communication for the Beginner, Bague; noon, Microsoft Word.
• Tuesday, June 28, Clubhouse 3, Room 7, noon, Introduction to Computers, Sacks; 1 p.m., Introduction to Windows 7 and 10, Bague; 2 p.m., Let’s Talk eBay, Smith.
The classes are free, but donations are welcome. Wireless Internet is available. For more information on computer classes or topics, contact Sacks, 431-8050 or (714) 642-0122, or Bague, (714) 267-7871.
For eBay information, call Smith, 493-3679.
To be added to the email list or suggest new topics, email Sacks at jfsacks@gmail.com.
Construction Notices
The Physical Property Department alerts LWers of projects currently in progress and asks residents to use extreme caution in these areas and to follow detours or signage associated with the construction of these projects:
• Perimeter wall along Westminster Boulevard and Monterey Road
• Globe refurbishment at the Main Gate
• Roofing Projects in Mutual 1, 2, 4, 5 and 14
• Monitoring wells at the Clubhouse 2 parking lot and Golden Rain Road
• Copper re-pipe project in Mutual 1 for 48 buildings, and two buildings in Mutual 5
• Tree trimming throughout the community
CSLW
Mutual mergers is topic July 19
The Concerned Shareholders of Leisure World (CSLW) will resume discussion on how the merger of compatible Seal Beach Mutual corporations could resolve or mitigate many chronic administrative challenges that have become problematic (and more expensive) each year at its July 19 meeting. All Leisure World residents are welcome to attend and participate in the discussions.
Due to annual elections and pending installation of new boards, the CSLW June 21 meeting is canceled.
Suggestions shared by Mutual shareholders at the May 17 meeting included:
• Mutual 3 with Mutual 4
• Mutual 5 with Mutual 6
• Mutual 7 with Mutual 8 and Mutual 9
• Mutual 10 with Mutual 11
• Mutual 12 with Mutual 14
• Mutual 15 with Mutual 16
If approved by a vote of the shareholders of the involved mutuals, the above mergers would eliminate seven regular monthly mutual board meetings and the cost of preparing and publishing minutes for those meetings.
These suggested mergers would also eliminate the cost of maintaining seven of the current 16 mutual articles of incorporation, bylaws, annual meetings, annual budgets, annual audits and financial statements, and the adopted mutual policies in effect. Collectively, that would be a “mountain” of paperwork that would no longer need to be maintained, published, and/or distributed.
The next meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on July 19 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.
Amy Walker and Friends
International dance show set June 29
Amy Walker and Friends Club will present an international dance show with special guests at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, in Clubhouse 2.
There will be line dancing to American and Latin music performed by Ed Bolos’ Dancing Feet Club; Amy Walker will do a Flamenco dance from Seville, with castanets; Leeta Kesler will perform “Java Jive,” an American dance; and the Hui O’ Hula will perform several beautiful dances from the island of Hawaii. Singers will include Audrey McKenzie, Terry Humphrey and Carmen Edwards, accompanied by Barbara McIlhaney.
The doors open at 4 p.m.; the show will start at 5 p.m. A 50/50 raffle will be held.
The show is free and put together by volunteers.
AMERICAN-LATINO CLUB—Guest soloist Carlos Bosio (center) was thanked by President Maria Rodriguez (l-r), Secretary Alicia Ortuzar, Vice President Amy Walker and Treasurer Carmen Edwards after his performance at the club’s successful tango show on June 3. The club thanks all the people who attended. The club’s next meeting, July 1, will be a potluck with entertainment provided by local dancers and singers.