Community Minibus Late afternoon service is ‘on-call’ The new late afternoon, early evening “on-call” Minibus service has experienced a few speed bumps during its first week of service, but some minor adjustments are being made to help smooth out the service’s path going forward.
The regularly scheduled daily A, B, C and D Minibus routes and the weekend fixed routes have only changed during the late afternoon/early evening, and the very early weekend, “off-peak,” hours of service. Some passengers using the Minibus service have misunderstood the schedule changes, but once the new schedules were explained by the transportation staff or drivers, most of those Minibus passengers have been reassured that the schedule changes will not impact them.
The transportation staff has detected a minor issue regarding a service down-time of approximately 15 minutes that exists between the last trips made by the daily A, B, C and D buses and the fixed evening route loop that starts at 4:15 p.m. Staff is looking at ways to adjust the schedule to mitigate this short gap of reduced service.
The new “on-call” service begins just after the fixed evening “B” route service, which ends at 4:55 p.m. The “on-call” service allows late afternoon and early evening users of the Minibus to personalize their pick-up locations and times. All “on-call” service must be completed by 6:30 p.m.
To request an “on-call” pick-up, call 431-6586, ext. 379, between 5:10-6:20 p.m., Monday-Friday, and provide the receptionist the passenger’s name, a street name or intersection and the nearest mutual building number where the person will board the bus. Pick-up service can also be made at landmarks such as the HCC, Library, Main Gate, Amphitheater Hub, Seal Beach Village Shopping Center or any other location that is serviced by the Leisure World blue-and-white Minibuses. All persons waiting for the “on-call” bus must be visible to the bus driver.
“You should be looking for the bus, not the bus looking for you,” says Grant Winford, fleet manager.
Minibus On-Call
Call 431-6586, ext. 379, between 5:10-6:20 p.m., Monday-Friday, to request an “on-call” pick up. A bus will arrive within 15-minutes of placing the call.
When calling for a pick-up, be sure to include:
• Name
• Location, Street Name
• Building Number
Wait where visible to bus driver.
Sunshine Club
HO6 insurance, more will be discussed tomorrow
Brenda Soto Bryan, Allstate Insurance owner/agent, will be the guest speaker at the Sunshine Club at 10 a.m. tomorrow, July 29, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.
Soto Bryan will talk about HO6 policies and how they differ from regular homeowners insurance.
Brenda Soto Bryan has over three decades of risk management experience with Allstate Insurance Company, and is the owner of the Brenda Soto Bryan Insurance agency. Having been ranked in the top 10 of all Allstate agencies nationwide, and achieving many company honors over her 35 year career, she is highly recognized and sought after by Allstate as a leader in California.
As a result of her unique perspective on risk management and asset protection, she is consistently called upon to represent her company and peers as a trusted advisor in her field.
Brenda and her team of advisors strive to educate clients about everyday risks, recommending the most effective way to protect their assets, and everything they’ve worked so hard for.
Brenda is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.
The Sunshine Club’s annual rummage sale is Thursday, Sept. 8. Funds raised are given back to the community through the Golden Age Foundation and are used for club refreshments at the Friday club meetings. Those who want to donate items for the cause, except furniture, call Anna Derby for a pickup at 301-5339. Items may also be dropped off at Clubhouse 2 on Sept. 7, between 2-8 p.m.
The club meets to discuss everyday living in Leisure World from 10 a.m.-noon Fridays in Clubhouse 3 , Room 2 (Room 8 on the first Friday of the month).
There are no membership dues, and everyone in LW is welcome. For more information, call Derby.
GRF
Opening ceremonies shown at Amphi
The Golden Rain Foundation Recreation Department will broadcast the opening ceremonies of the XXXI Olympiad from Rio de Janeiro on the big screen in the Amphitheater, beginning at 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 5.
Ongoing coverage of the games will be shown daily, from 8 a.m-10 p.m., Aug. 6-21, on the large-screen television in the lobby of Clubhouse 1. Closed captions will remain on when the volume is muted due to events taking place in the main clubhouse area.
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
Community Bingo
All invited to play games
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 July 31 games will be hosted by the American Legion.
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.
Iowa Picnic
Tickets on sale for 116th annual event on Aug. 13
The 116th annual Iowa By the Sea Picnic will be held from 10 a.m-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Battleship Iowa, Berth 87, 250 Harbor Blvd., San Pedro.
All Iowans and individuals who love Iowa are invited to the family-oriented, alcohol-free picnic.
The event will feature a catered barbecue, entertainment by the Company Three Trio and activities for adults and children.
There will be door prizes, Iowa memorabilia, silent auction and free Iowa/California items.
The cost is $35 for adults 13 years and older; $12 for youth 6-12 years. There is a discount if tickets are purchased prior to Aug. 1. To purchase tickets, visit www.IowabytheSeaPicnic.com.
For more information, call or text (678) 896-6327.
Relatively Speaking
Granddaughter is ‘Young Hero’ recipient
Mikaila Baumel, granddaughter of Joyce Basch, Mutual 11, has received the Aquarium of the Pacific’s “Young Hero Award.”
Baumel was chosen because of her extensive community involvement and volunteer work.
She is a strong believer in protecting the environment and serves as an example to others by participating in beach clean-ups, recycling and selling baked goods on a corner with proceeds going to areas that have experienced environmental crises. She also raises money to save the whales and other sea life.
As a gifted pianist, she volunteers to entertain at convalescent homes. Then, she personally speaks with each resident.
Baumel is a high school junior and is a member of the varsity tennis team. Last summer, she gathered four of her teammates to lead a tennis clinic for underprivileged middle school girls. She is an avid reader and donates her books to libraries and to families in need, who don’t have the means to buy books for their children.
She is truly a “young hero” in so many ways.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY— Marion and Harold Weinger recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. They were married in 1954 and have two children.
Partyline Plus
A Bunco Fundraiser to support Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 13 in Clubhouse 2. The event, $25, includes appetizers, silent auction, bunco and surprises. Call Susan Hopewell, 430-6044, or Linda Neer, 430-3214, for a reservation flyer.
Rainbow Sisters
Learn more about each other Aug. 2
The Rainbow Sisters will meet from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.
Members are asked to bring a picture of themselves. It may be an adventure, hobby, vacation or of special interest.
Members will share something about them that other members don’t know to learn more about each other.
Bring a brown bag dinner and something to drink.
Nikkei Club
Barbecue picnic is Saturday, Aug. 6
The Nikkei Club will have a picnic at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, in the picnic area of Clubhouse 1. The cost is $8. Family and friends are welcome.
To make reservations, call Carolyn Imahara, (213) 400-3905.
Doris Daves and Jimmy Tiensin will be in charge of barbecuing hamburgers and salmon burgers. Potato salad, green salad, chips and fruit will be served with ice cream for the dessert.
Entertainment will be provided by Hawaiian hula dancers.
At the last meeting, Maki Sugrist and two nurses came to explain their senior care facility. They spoke fluent English and Japanese. It was an informative meeting. The facility is reasonably priced with family-style care and Japanese food is served.
New officers for 2016-17 are Sherie Vanek, president; Doris Davis, vice president; Carolyn Imahara, treasurer; and Keiko Sekino, secretary. Miki Yamashita and Kuniko Okamoto will serve as advisors.
Questions about the club should be directed to Vanek, 296-8074.
KACMA
Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s music will be featured today
The Korean-American Classical Music Academy will meet from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. today, July 28, in Clubhouse 4. The class is taught in Korean.
La Cumparsita performed by Raul Jaurena will be presented by Robert Chung, followed by “The Music on Life and Works of Pyotr Tchaikovsky” taught by Ken Chong.
Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1,” Movement 1; “Italian Capriccio,” Op. 45; “Overture Solennelle 1812,” Op. 49; and the “Nutcracker,” Op. 71 will be included.
The class session will conclude with Korean songs and lyrics led by Chung. Requests will be taken from members.
All are invited to attend KACMA classes on the second, third and fourth Thursdays of the month at Clubhouse 4 from 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
The objective of the KACMA is to promote fellowship through interpretation, appreciation of classical music, including symphony, operas and by attending concerts.
For more information, call Grace Kim, 431-3039; Robert Chung, 387-7377; or Yoon Soo Park, 431-3036.
Minibus
Orientation sessions set for Aug. 4
The Golden Rain Transportation Department will conduct informational meetings on using the Minibus service from 10-11:30 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, in Clubhouse 3, Room 3.
The sessions are for shareholders who want to learn about Minibus system routes and timetables and other transportation options available in Leisure World.
“Learn the Route,” previewing the “B” route, will follow the 10 a.m. session. The ride-along is limited to the first 17 participants and takes one hour.
Bus service orientations are held on the first Thursday of every month. For more information, call Fleet Manager Grant Winford at 431-6586, ext. 372.
LW Humanists
Michael Moore movie shown
Michael Moore’s latest movie, “Where to Invade Next,” will be shown at the Leisure World Humanists’ meeting at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, in Clubhouse 6, Room A (upstairs).
Michael Moore documentaries are known to be witty and satiric. This film is fun and thought-provoking.
The film is two hours long, so it will be shown in August and discussed at the September meeting.
“Where to Invade Next” is a humanizing vision of better possibilities and real solutions to many of society’s urgent problems. It serves as a reminder of what is going wrong in the U.S.
Italian-American Club
Aug. 3 meeting is Hawaiian-themed
The Italian American will meet Aug. 3 for a Hawaiian-themed affair.
It is one of the favorite events each year. Refreshments will be a hospitality table of finger foods. Members are reminded to bring appetizers, veggies, fruit, chips, dips, cookies, cake and any other snack food to share. Coffee and water will be available.
At 1 p.m., after snacks and a short business meeting, the Hui O Hula Club will entertain with a program of hula dances and Hawaiian melodies. Club members are encouraged to wear Hawaiian shirts, dresses or blouses. Bingo will round out the afternoon event.
The club’s annual picnic was held on July 6 in the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. The potluck included green salads, potato salads, pastas, baked beans, deviled eggs, fruit salad, chips and dips, nuts, cookies, cakes and pies. The main course was assorted sandwiches from Subway.
Friendship Club
Virus protection is topic Monday
Computer and eBay classes hosted by the Friendship Club are taught by instructors Jeff Sacks, Keith Bague and Max Smith as follows:
Monday, Aug 1, in Clubhouse 3, Room 4
9 a.m., Intro to Computers (Sacks)
10 a.m., Computer Advice, All Topics (Sacks)
11 a.m., iPad (Bague)
noon, Computer Virus Protection/LWSB Website (Bague)
The classes are free, but donations are welcome. Wireless internet is available.
For eBay information, contact Smith, 493-3679; for computer information, contact Bague, (714) 267-7871 or Sacks, 431-8050
Subscribe to the email list at jfsacks@gmail.com.
American-Latino
Make reservations for lunch Aug. 5
The American Latino Club will have a social meeting and show from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, in Clubhouse 4.
Submarine sandwiches, beverages, potato chips and cake will be served. The cost is $6 per person.
Reservations and payments must be received by tomorrow, July 29. Call Carmen Edwards at 431-4257. Take payment to Edwards at 1240 Oakmont Road, 52-K,Seal Beach, CA, 90740.