Community 4th of July Barbecue, car show, parade, music enticed shareholders to Clubhouse 6 for afternoon fun
AMERICAN PRIDE—More than 50 classic cars were on display (top) at the July 4 GRF Car Show and Barbecue. The owners were excited to share all about their vehicles. Several clubs displayed wares made by members in Clubhouse 6. John Harper (left) found the handiwork by Photo Arts Club members intriguing. Members of the Quilting Bees, Mae Givens (l-r) Bonnie Fruend, Sandy Haruki and Dee McConnell, share tips on their handiwork. The event was a success.
Sunshine Club
Guest speakers will introduce Superwire, The News
Bob McCauley, vice president of operations at Superwire will answer the question, “What Does Superwire Do?” during his presentation to the Sunshine Club at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 8, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.
Following his presentation will be Kelly Roberts, GRF publications manager, who will discuss The News and advertising.
McCauly will explain the difference between Time Warner and Superwire services; give a description of bulk service TV and its benefits; discuss the services and products available at the Leisure World Superwire office; and what services are provided by Superwire personnel in the customers’ residence.
Superwire/Time Warner will sponsor the Four Freshmen Amphitheater show on July 28 and sponsor events throughout the year for LW clubs and organizations. It also provides wireless “hot spots” at the clubhouses and Internet and phone service to GRF offices.
Many customers have a relationship with Superwire and have its service, but do not know what the company contributes to the community and shareholders.
There will be question-and-answer session following the presentation.
McCauley will explain the Time Warner merger with Charter and how it doesn’t effect service to LW Superwire Telecom, Inc., subscribers.
Roberts will use a PowerPoint presentation to get a pulse on the perception of advertising in The News, and to get an idea of what entices readers to patronize the advertisers.
Shareholders are asked to arrive early since a large crowd is expected.
The club’s annual picnic is Saturday, July 16, at the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. Bento lunch boxes will be ordered so that all will be able to have a good time and not have to do a lot of set-up and clean-up. Lunches must be pre-ordered with Anna Derby at the meeting or before by calling her at 301-5339.
The picnic will include a display of photos from past events, socializing and entertainment by Joyful Line Dance members. There will be a couple audience participation dances.
The Sunshine Club’s annual rummage sale raises money to give back to th ecommunity and to purchase refreshments for Sunshine Club meetings. To donate items for the sale, call and she will arrange a pick-up.
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 paper cups.
For more information about the club, call Derby.
Schmooze Club
Telecommunication is topic July 12
Bob McCauley, vice president of operations at Superwire Telecommunication, Inc. , will be the featured speaker at the Schmooze Club meeting on Tuesday, July 12 in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. Refreshments and “schmoozing” (socializing) begin at 10 a.m. followed by the program at 10:30.
McCauley is a familiar name and face in Leisure World. As head of the Superwire office behind the Friends of the Library Bookstore near the North Gate, he has made many presentations in LW keeping residents up-to-date and making the unfamiliar and often confusing, world of technology clearer to LWers, who find the rapidly changing technological environment overwhelming. In his usual friendly, affable, and patient manner, McCauley will discuss “What the Technology Future Holds” and the recent switch from Time Warner to Spectrum. There will be ample time for questions-and answers from the audience.
There is no cost to attend his timely presentation. Guests are welcome.
The Schmooze Club will be on summer recess during August, and will resume in September.
Mutual 7
Annual picnic is Saturday, July 9
Mutual 7 will host its annual summer potluck picnic at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, in the Clubhouse 1 picnic area.
The mutual will provide hot dogs, buns, condiments, paper goods and plastic ware.
Shareholders are asked to bring a ready-to-serve picnic side dish to serve eight and their own beverages.
Mutual 7 bingo will be played following lunch. Bring unwrapped “white elephant” gift items to use as prizes that are no longer wanted, but are too good to throw away.
For reservations and information, call Carol Rasmussen, 594-4139.
Minibus
Orientation sessions set for July 7
The Golden Rain Transportation Department will conduct an informational meeting on using the Minibus service from 10-11:30 a.m. today, July 7, in Clubhouse 3, Room 3. There will be no evening orientation in July.
Changes to the routes and time tables that will take effect next week will be covered, along with information on the Monday and Wednesday shuttle service to Marina Pacifica, Trader Joe’s, Denny’s and Dal Jé.
The sessions are for shareholders who want to learn about Minibus system routes and timetables and other transportation options available in Leisure World.
“C” route will be previewed during the “Learn the Route,” session that follows the 10 a.m. orientation. 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.
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
Relatively Speaking
Granddaughter starting non-profit
Stephanie London, granddaughter of Dorene London, Mutual 8, graduated from Missouri State University in May with a bachelor of science degree in public relations.
Stephanie previously received an associate of arts degree from the same institution in 2013, with which she was able to intern for the National Park Service in Utah as a park ranger.
After her internship, Stephanie balanced education and work as a journalist.
She first wrote criminal and feature stories for a newspaper in her hometown, West Plains, Missouri, then gained experience at NBC-affiliated news station KY3 Inc., the No. 1 station in the Ozarks, as a sports journalist.
During her senior year, Stephanie also worked for her university, helping it develop and updating its new website.
Still at KY3 Inc., Stephanie will make her transition into the public relations field within the next year, where she hopes to work on marketing campaigns, graphic design, website development and writing.
Stephanie is also involved with a new nonprofit organization in Missouri called Health Haven Botanical Gardens, which will be a health-based botanical garden that will be open to the public for education and recreation opportunities.
As its president and advancement committee chairwoman, Stephanie spends her spare time promoting the future gardens to the public through community outreach opportunities, building its website, fundraising, designing brochures and other publications, as well as assisting with the overall landscape development and creating partnerships in her community.
Partyline Plus
WOMEN VETERANS—The Woman’s Club is planning a special tribute to the women veterans living in LW. If anyone knows a lady that has served in the U.S. Armed Services, or is a veteran herself, call Jan Krehbiel, 431-8240, so the club can send a special invitation.
VOTER REGISTRATION—The Leisure World Democratic Club will not staff its voter registration table at Clubhouse 6 in July and August. Registration will resume in September.
Community bingo
All invited to games Sunday
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 10 games will be hosted by the Gadabouts.
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.
Mutual 14
Sidewalk/bake sale set July 14
Mutual 14 will host a sidewalk and bake sale beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, at the Sunningdale Circle flagpole. Maps of additional sale locations will be available at the flagpole area.