5-23-24
Honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, the country will honor fallen American service men and women. The day serves as an opportunity to mourn the valiant United States Armed Forces personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
The following list of Memorial Day events and ceremonies include guest speakers, historical flyovers, musical performances and more, all in remembrance of fallen patriots.
1American Legion Post 327 Memorial Day Observance in Clubhouse 2
Location: LWSB Clubhouse 2
Time: May 27, 9:30 a.m.
The American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 327 will host a Memorial Day observance event on Monday, May 27, in Clubhouse 2 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra will perform.
The opening ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. with the Naval Sea Cadets posting the colors. The ceremony will end at 11 a.m. with the playing of “Taps.”
This year, the event will highlight Vietnam-era veterans and the many who gave their all.
A raffle will be held for a veteran quilt donated by one of the Post members, as well as patriotic items sold by members of the auxiliary.
LWers who know the name of a veteran who passed away this year should submit those names to Cmdr. Rich Carson at 714-719-6872 no later than Saturday, May 25.
This is a family event that can be shared by all. People are encouraged to invite family members and grandchildren.
2Naval Weapons Station event featuring keynote speaker and “tolling the boats” ceremony
Location: United States National Submarine West, 800 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach
Time: May 27, 11 a.m.
The Naval Weapons Station’s annual annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the United States National Submarine Memorial West, located at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, on Monday, May 27.
The 11 a.m. observance will include speeches by local community leaders, as well as the unique “tolling the boats” ceremony, during which each of the 52 U.S. submarines lost during World War II is honored as a bell is tolled. The keynote speaker will be Cmdr. Chris Rose, commanding officer of the attack
submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757), based in San Diego.
The free event is open to the public. The submarine memorial is located at the naval weapons station at 800 Seal Beach Blvd., between Westminster Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.
3Harbor Lawn Memorial Park event in Costa Mesa featuring flyover
Location: Harbor Lawn Memorial Park, 1625 Gisler Ave., Costa Mesa
Time: May 27, 11 a.m.
A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Harbor Lawn Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m.
The ceremony will honor fallen heroes. Presented by the Freedom Committee of Orange County, the event features a Missing Man formation flyover, a wreath laying ceremony, live music, lunch and a WWII transport flyover featuring the D-Day Doll, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
This will be the 70th annual event at the Memorial Park.
4City of Long Beach sunset ceremony with music, flyovers and more
Location: Shoreline Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
Time: May 26, 5:30 p.m.
The City of Long Beach Health Department’s Office of Veterans Support will host a sunset ceremony honoring fallen heroes on Sunday, May 26, the day before Memorial Day, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Shoreline Aquatic Park.
The free, family-friendly event will honor military service members who have died, and feature several local historical, veteran-led and veteran-supporting organizations.
The event will include live patriotic music provided by the Navy Band Southwest Harborside Brass Quintet, flyovers with historic aircraft, exhibition drills by Lakewood High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, and an information fair and family-friendly activities.
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Transportation
Town Hall event will review proposed on-demand transit service
A GRF Town Hall meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 24 in Clubhouse 4 to discuss a proposal to replace the current fixed-schedule-and-route Minibus service with a free, innovative on-demand ride service called Circuit Transit, Inc. Similar services have been successfully launched in Seal Beach, Belmont Shore, Long Beach and Huntington Beach.
The GRF Board will consider the proposal at its meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, in Clubhouse 4.
Circuit Transit, Inc., uses all-electric GEM cars. Riders will have the convenience of requesting a pick-up via a phone call, a user-friendly cell phone app or by flagging down a passing GEM on the street. Moreover, this service will include a fully ADA-compliant GEM equipped with a wheelchair ramp to ensure accessibility for all passengers.
All are welcome to attend the town hall to learn more about this exciting transportation advancement and how it can enhance mobility within Leisure World.
The GRF Board and staff have been working on a cost reduction plan, which includes a replacement transit service. Out of five transit providers, Circuit Transit’s response met the RFP (request for proposal) requirements and offered the most anticipated savings. This is due to various factors such as personnel, insurance, equipment, and maintenance costs, as well as reserve fund contributions to replace the existing buses.
Although current bus drivers would no longer be GRF employees, Circuit has committed to hiring as many of them as possible to maintain the close relationships and excellent service they provide.
The new service promises efficient personal transportation to all residents while saving a substantial amount of money.
Additionally, the all-electric GEM vehicles will replace the petroleum-burning buses, which is a step toward benefiting the environment. The GRF Board is excited about the potential this new service has to offer and is committed to providing the best possible transportation experience for LW residents.
—GRF Board of Directors
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Seal Beach Pump Station Replacement
As part of the Orange County Sanitation District’s Capital Improvement Program, the Seal Beach Pump Station is being replaced. The 1970s station is located at the corner of Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Avenue. The project began May 22 and will last approximately four years.
The pump station is nearing the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced with a new facility that will include a more efficient pumping system, odor treatment systems, and a standby emergency generator. The new station will be constructed on the same site.
Once fully operational, the old pump station will be demolished.
The bus stop located in front of the pump station on Seal Beach Boulevard has been removed for the duration of the project.
One northbound Seal Beach Boulevard lane will be closed for the duration of construction. One westbound Westminster Avenue lane will have temporary closures which may occur between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 7 p.m.-6 a.m. while work is being done in the area.
For more information, visit www.ocsan.gov/sealbeach, where people can sign up for email and text alerts.
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Holiday Closures
In observance of Memorial Day, all Golden Rain Foundation offices except Security will be closed Monday, May 27.
Emergency maintenance calls can be directed to 562-594-4754.
The Minibus and the Access bus will operate on the holiday D schedule. On Monday, May 27, an on-call holiday bus will be available from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. To request a ride, call 562-431-6586, ext. 2379, when ready to be picked up. A bus will be dispatched to the location.
The Access/Wheelchair bus service will be available on Memorial Day on its regular schedule: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Reservations for the Access/ Wheelchair service can be made in advance by calling 562-431-6586, ext. 2379, and asking for the Access bus reservations.
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Missing ballot?
Authorized residents living in even-numbered Mutuals should have received their ballots. Those who have not received a ballot or lost their ballot can get a replacement by visiting https://hoaelections.net/need-a-replacement-ballot.
The polls will close the morning of Tuesday, June 4. A ballot-counting meeting will be held at 10 a.m. the same day.
For more information about GRF and Mutual elections, see page 5.
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CINC Training
Learn how to use the resident portal
Residents who may be unfamiliar with the newly expanded resident portal, CINC, are invited to attend one of several upcoming live training sessions.
CINC is an electronic management system that gives LW residents access to their Mutual accounts for payment processing, as well as important Mutual documents and reports.
The sessions will be held in the Learning Center located in Clubhouse 3 at the following times:
• Wednesday, May 29, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Thursday, May 30, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 5, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.
• Thursday, June 6, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Spaces are limited in each session to 30 spots. Residents may RSVP in advance by calling 562-431-6586 or sending an email to info@lwsb.com.
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SEAL BEACH POLICE
Police to increase patrols around Memorial Day
The Seal Beach Police Department has begun its “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which runs from May 20-June 2. Drivers should expect enhanced patrols and enforcement of seat belt laws during this period.
“Wearing a seat belt should be automatic for all drivers and passengers every trip,” Chief of Police Michael Henderson said. “Seat belts save lives, and everyone—front seat and back, child and adult—needs to remember always to buckle up.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 12,000 people killed in crashes throughout the country in 2021 were not wearing seat belts. In California, 878 people killed in crashes in 2021 were not wearing seat belts, an increase of 12.3% from 2020.
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PERSPECTIVE
Member Column—The Wound Still Burns
by Man Chul Cho, M.D.
LW contributor
Thirty-two years ago, in 1992, the infamous April 29 civil uprising happened. (Unrest began in South Central Los Angeles on April 29, after a jury acquitted four officers of the Los Angeles Police Department charged with using excessive force in the arrest and beating of Rodney King.)
The Korean community calls it the Los Angeles Riot, in which 58 people died, 2,383 people were wounded, and 13,779 people were arrested.
In the trial of Rodney King, there was no Black person on the jury.
The court found three of the four police officers not guilty and one officer was retried. The news of the verdict was immediately announced on TV and radio.
Tom Bradley, who was the mayor of Los Angeles at the time, called it an unbelievable verdict (I heard that Mr. Bradley, on his deathbed, regretted that Los Angeles could not protect Koreatown).
Everyone protested, calling it a civil unrest, but somehow, Los Angeles, especially Koreatown, was left to burn for several days. The burning of the buildings and rioting continued while the police did not engage to protect the town and its citizens.
The police (Daryl Gates was police chief at the time) were protecting other areas in Los Angeles County, such as Hollywood, but Koreatown was an exception to their protection.
The rioters mostly consisted of the Black community and alongside them were hispanic gangsters. Finally, President George W. Bush called in the military to end the riot.
And somehow, the media focused on Black and Korean conflicts such as the Latasha Harlins incident and some conflict between two communities. They redirected the anger from the Black and white conflict to Black and Korean conflicts. More than 2,000 Korean-run businesses were burned down. Many people were physically and psychologically damaged, and about 2,000 people needed immediate counseling for acute trauma.
I was the medical director of Asian Pacific Counseling Center in Los Angeles County, Mental Health Department, at that time and had a first-hand view of the trauma caused by that day.
About 500 people had severe symptoms, which required them to be seen by psychiatrists for more intense psychotherapy and medication therapy.
Koreans didn’t understand why innocent people were abused and why these people’s properties were destroyed.
Many Koreans thought the verdict of the Rodney King trial was unjust. They had sympathy for the Black community.
Some of those patients still need psychiatric counseling and are still suffering. The victims have accumulated anger. In Korean, it’s called hwa-byung, the “anger sickness.” Hwa-byung is recognized as “suppressed anger” in the American Psychiatric Association’s diagnostic manual. Some patients wound up broke or homeless.
They got divorced, the family scattered, they disappeared. Some of them got addicted to drugs.
These psychological sufferings caused them to become vulnerable to physical illness. Their children also suffered. Some of them still remember that day. I’ve been telling the victims and their family that someday, someone will apologize, as they were innocent victims.
I have been trying to get an official apology from the government, but nothing has been done. I hope I can go to the court to testify for my clients on how they have suffered. Some doctors became too old to testify, and many victims passed away. I provided counseling to thousands, encountering symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suppressed anger, with some patients experiencing paranoia, delusions and depression.
The lack of accountability and an apology hindered the recovery process, leaving many feeling abandoned and seeking recognition for their pain and losses.
Thirty-two years later, the impact of the riots still reverberates within the community, though it seems forgotten by many.
Anniversary commemorations in Koreatown highlight the lasting scars.
I, carrying a fading pile of patient records, remain committed to bearing witness to their stories, hoping for acknowledgment and closure.
As the community remembers, my plea for recognition echoes, a reminder of the unresolved trauma and the enduring need for healing and reconciliation.
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Setting It Straight
In last week’s issue, a letter to the editor from Linda Herman of Mutual 12 incorrectly identified her as a Mutual 1 resident due to a typographical error.
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GOVERNMENT
Mutual Meetings Schedule
Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their Mutual boards. The following is a tentative schedule.
Thurs., May 23 Mutual 1
Conference Room B/Zoom………9 a.m.
Wed., May 29 Mutual 10
Conference Room B/Zoom………1 p.m.
Wed., June 5 President’s Council
Clubhouse 4/Zoom……………..1:30 p.m.
Mon., June 10 Mutual 9
Conference Room B/Zoom………9 a.m.
Tues., June 11 Mutual 16
Conference Room B/Zoom………1 p.m.
Wed., June 12 Mutual 4 (Open forum 8:30 a.m.)
Conference Room B/Zoom….8:45 a.m.
Thurs., June 13 Mutual 12
Conference Room B/Zoom………9 a.m.
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GRF Meetings Schedule
Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to LW residents. The following is a tentative schedule.
Thurs., May 23 GRF Board Executive Session
Conference Room A………………..1 p.m.
Tues., May 28 GRF Board Meeting
Clubhouse 4/Zoom………………..10 a.m.
Tues., June 4 GRF Ballot Counting
Clubhouse 4…………………………..10 a.m.
Tues., June 11 GRF Annual Meeting
Clubhouse 4…………………………….2 p.m.
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Mutual Elections
Mutual 14 is the first Mutual to receive the voting ballots to elect their Mutual Board of Directors. All other Mutuals will receive their ballots according to the election schedule on page 6. The shareholders will receive cumulative and non-cumulative voting ballots in the mail.
Cumulative voting offers multiple votes (based on the Mutual) to give to certain candidates. It allows shareholders to cast all of their votes for a single candidate when the Mutual has multiple openings on its board.
Non-cumulative voting is a single-vote system that only allows one vote per candidate.
IRS Revenue Resolution 70-604 is a new addition to the ballot. In reviewing the election process for the mutuals, it was determined that this item should be included to ensure compliance with tax laws.
Homeowners associations have two different options when filing their respective federal income tax returns. Although there are many different factors that can affect the final determination of which return shall be filed, IRS Revenue Ruling 70-604 is one factor that allows for homeowners associations to exclude net membership operating profits from taxation (as defined as excess membership operating revenues over membership operating expenses).
Under this ruling, owners may vote to apply any excess membership income for the year to the following (or subsequent) year’s budget requirements. Failure to approve the revenue ruling limits the tax filing options available to the association and can mean increased tax liability for the current fiscal year.
For Mutual election questions, contact Senior Portfolio Specialist Ripa Barua at ripab@lwsb.com. For GRF election questions, contact Jenna Dever at jennad@lwsb.com.
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Frequently asked questions about annual meetings and elections
The 2024 annual meeting season began May 16. The fever-pitch of activity will continue for the next five weeks as all 16 mutuals and the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) host their annual meetings.
The annual meeting and election season began in January and will conclude at the end of June. There are often many questions about this time of the year and why these activities are important.
What is an annual meeting and how is it different from a regular board meeting?
The mutual corporations and the GRF are required to have annual meetings in order to report to the membership their activities during the past year.
An annual meeting is similar to a State of the Union speech as directors are limited to presenting reports concerning finances, infrastructure, accomplishments, and goals for the future. Business is conducted at board meetings.
Who can attend annual meetings?
Shareholders/owners are encouraged to attend their mutual annual meeting (see schedule on page 6). All Foundation members are encouraged to attend the GRF Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 11, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 4.
Are the elections and annual meetings held on the same day?
The ballot counting for the Mutual’s election will be conducted at the annual meeting. The ballot counting for the GRF election will be conducted at a special GRF Board meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, in Clubhouse 4, one week before the GRF Annual Meeting.
How often are elections conducted?
Most mutual boards of directors are elected annually. The GRF has elections every year but elects directors from even-numbered mutuals in even-numbered years and directors from odd-numbered mutuals in odd-numbered years.
How many ballots will I receive?
Depending on the mutual, shareholders may receive one or two ballots. Shareholders in mutuals 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 are scheduled to receive two different ballots this season: a ballot to elect their Mutual board of directors and a ballot to elect their GRF director(s). Shareholders in mutuals 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16 and 17 are scheduled to receive one mutual ballot.
Should I separate the voting-portion of the ballot before mailing it in the envelope provided?
Check the enclosed instructions on how to fill out ballots and how to return ballots to HOA Elections of California.
Has my ballot been mailed?
Check the election schedule above to see when the mutual ballots were mailed. The GRF ballots were mailed May 3.
There are three people who live in my unit; do we each receive a ballot?
One ballot is mailed to each unit on file. The unit represents one share of stock/voting power.
Per Mutual bylaws, if there are multiple owners of one membership (unit) in the corporation, despite the multiplicity of owners, they shall jointly have only one vote.
Can I use a proxy or designate someone to vote on my behalf?
Proxies are not permissible in GRF elections but, depending on the Mutual’s election policy, proxies may be used in Mutual elections. To ensure the ballot’s integrity, ballot envelopes must be signed by the shareholder member connected to that household.
Are write-in candidates permitted?
Foundation bylaws do not permit write-in candidates for GRF directors. There is a space on most mutual ballots for write-in candidates. However, for the vote to be properly cast for the write-in candidate, that candidate must be nominated at the annual meeting (called “nominated from the floor”) and must be present to accept the nomination.
My mail is forwarded to a post office box or an address outside the community. Will my ballot be forwarded to me?
No. As the voting rights are tied to the unit, ballots are all mailed to the units. However, a replacement ballot can be mailed to the address of the shareholder’s choice. For more information, call HOA Elections of California at 951-667-7191 or email info@hoaelections.com or go to https://shorturl.at/nBLY7 to request a replacement ballot.
The candidates on my ballot are running unopposed; why should I vote?
Every vote counts and everyone’s participation in the election process is critical for the operation of this community. Additionally, the return of a properly cast ballot ensures that a Mutual will obtain necessary number of votes to produce the annual meeting and counting of ballots.
I don’t know the candidates running for my mutual’s board of directors; why should I vote?
Read the candidate Statement of Qualifications (often referred to as a resume or biography) included with the ballot for information. Ask candidates questions on important topics. Attend meet-the-candidates events, and ask friends and neighbors for their opinion.
If shareholders decide not to cast their votes for any of the mutual candidates, they are still strongly encouraged to vote by checking the box labeled “abstain from voting—ballot counted for quorum only” portion of the ballot. This lets them participate in the election process by returning a properly cast ballot.
I’ve heard a quorum is necessary before the ballots can be counted. What is a quorum?
A quorum is the minimum number of members that must be present to make mutual annual meeting proceedings valid. In the case of elections, the participation in the voting process counts as shareholder’s attendance. A quorum of at least one-third (1/3) for some Mutuals and half plus one for some of the mutual corporation membership is required before the mutual ballots can be counted.
I lost my ballot OR can’t remember if I mailed my ballot. What do I do?
Call HOA Elections of California at 951-667-7191 or email info@hoaelections.com or go to https://shorturl.at/hDES2 to request a replacement ballot.
Where do I mail the ballot?
Shareholders can mail the ballot to the Inspector of Elections, HOA Elections of California., Inc, 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste C496, San Clemente, CA 92673. Drop the ballot in a US mailbox as soon as possible. The ballot must be received before 5 p.m. on the business day before the annual meeting.
Members can also utilize the on-site ballot box in front of the Administration Building at least one hour before their Mutual’s annual meeting begins, or hand-deliver their ballot to Clubhouse 4 on the day of the annual meeting.
I still have questions about annual meetings and elections. Who can help me?
Contact Senior Portfolio Specialist Ripa Barua at ripab@lwsb.com for Mutual Election assistance, or Jenna Dever at jennad@lwsb.com for GRF election assistance.
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GRF Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 28, 10 a.m., Clubhouse 4
The GRF Board meeting can be attended in person or live streamed at www.lwsb.com. The tab will be active 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
The live streaming uses YouTube Live and terminates at the close of the meeting.
1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call/Notice of Quorum
3. President’s Announcement
4. Member Comments
5. Consent Calendar
a. Accept GRF Board of Directors Minutes, March 26, 2024
b. Accept the Interim Financial Statements for February and March 2024 for Audit
c. Accept the Capital Funds Investment Purchase
d. Approve Transfers of Funds for GRF per Civil Code 5502 For February and March
e. Ratify 13-5093-1, Authorized Rules of Conduct -Rules
f. Amend 70-1487-6, Lease Agreement – RV Lot
g. Amend 37-1488-6, Lease Agreement – Community Garden (1.8 Acre)
6. New Business
a. Capital Funding
i. Internet Provider Migration
ii. Clubhouse 2 Flex Space
b. Operating Funding
i. Holiday Decoration
ii. Circuit Transit Proposal
c. Reserve Funding
i. Security Vehicles Replacement
ii. Heat Pump Replacement Amphitheater—Video Producers Room
iii. Replacement of Entry Canopy in Clubhouse 2
iv. Replacement of Card Tables in Clubhouse 1
d. Governing Documents
i. Tentative Vote: Amend 48-1937-1, Parking Rules
ii. Amend 13-5028-3, GRF Director’s Handbook
7. Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 23, at 10 a.m., Clubhouse 4
8. Adjournment
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Monthly bus tours are now for new residents
The GRF Transportation Department conducts 1.5-hour bus tours of Leisure World on the first Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. for new and recently moved-in residents.
Included will be GRF clubhouses, Turtle Lake Golf Course, Mission Park and its activity courts and gaming rooms, the 1.8-Acre disposal and recycling area, as well as the Leisure World Library and the Main Gate bus station.
Stock Transfer can book tours when new buyers check in, or people can schedule one at https://shorturl.at/fnW13.
For more information, contact Melissa Gomez at melissag@lwsb.com or 562-431-6586, ext. 2326, or Kathy Thayer at kathyt@lwsb.com or 562-431-6586, ext. 2398.
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Public Comments at GRF Meetings
California law requires the Board to establish reasonable time limits for members to speak at meetings. (Civ. Code Sec. 4925(b).), and how the Board responds to questions or concerns; most often the Board is unable to respond (Civ. Code Sec. 4930.).
Approximately one-fourth of the Board’s meeting, a maximum of 30 minutes, is reserved for member comments. Comments are limited to three minutes if there are no more than 10 speakers. If there are more than 10 speakers, members’ time will be allocated equally to be completed during the available time.
To address the Board, submit a comment card at the meeting before it is called to order. Members may email correspondence to the executive coordinator at grfboardaction@lwsb.com.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
Joyful Line Dance: Find mind-body connection at any age
The Joyful Line Dance Club meets on Thursday mornings in Clubhouse 2. Beginner classes are from 10-10:30, intermediate dances are from 10:30-11, and more advanced are from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
President Anna Derby said:
Athletic or dancing shoes are required. New members are welcome to register and make a nominal donation to the club. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, text 562-301-5339.
—Anna Derby
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Wa-Rite
The Wa-Rite Club meets on Friday mornings from 9-10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Weigh-ins are from 8-8:45.
Dues are $10 a year, plus 10 cents upon signing in. That dime goes to the person who lost the most weight that week. Leisure World ID cards must be shown. Female residents who want to lose at least 10 pounds are invited to stop by one of the meetings at 9 a.m.
Last week, Melinda Lee lost another4.5 pounds on a high protein (keto) diet. Altogether she lost a total of 18 pounds in one month. Wa-Rite’s degreed member Kathy Moran also lost weight, crediting her success to cutting back on carbs and going to the gym three times a week.
Pat Miller presented on the diet plans that have a few things in common: adjusting the nutritional needs with age, finding the way of eating that works, and improving health through weight loss. She also highlighted the Mediterranean diet that incudes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, nuts, lentils, and olive oil, and restricts refined and highly processed foods. Miller concluded that finding the right diet is difficult but not impossible.
—Jan Friedland
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Explore the world of dancing with Dancing Feet Club
The Dancing Feet Club meets on Mondays for line dance lessons and practice from 7-9 p.m., and every fourth Sunday for a social (ballroom) and line dancing from 6-9:30 p.m. Both events are held in Clubhouse 2. Those who are passionate about dancing are invited to check it out. Come dressed to impress and bring favorite snacks and drinks. Alcohol is not allowed. Admission is free.
On May 26, the club will entertain the audience with a couple of new line dances at its social event. Everyone is welcome. For more information, text Ed Bolos at 551-998-4223.
—Ed Bolos
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The Balance and Stability Club meets on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3 Lobby. Classes are taught by a licensed instructor to improve balance and prevent falls. The same exercises can also be done at home at own pace. Bring a water and a smile. Classes are $5 each and free for people 90 and over. For more information, call Adrianne Rosenfeld at 562-397-1519.
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2024 Life Options Expo is June 28 in Clubhouse 4
The Golden Rain Foundation, in partnership with Lucent Care and Oakmont and Ivy Park Senior Care, invites everyone to the seventh annual 2024 Life Options Expo on Friday, June 28, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in Clubhouse 4.
This free event will provide information and resources offered by residential care facilities, home care agencies, placement specialists, elder care agencies, county organizations and more.
One of the participants, On the Mend, will offer an on-site adjustment and minor repairs for walkers and scooters, as well as a battery check.
CalFresh and the Cap Food Bank box programs will help people check if they qualify for those low-income subsidies. Pavilions Concierge, Simply Delicious and Chefs for Seniors will talk about groceries and meal deliveries.
St. Mary’s Low Vision Center will offer free eye evaluation and the Seal Beach Lions Club will be handing out glasses. Braille Institute representatives and LW Impaired Vision and Hearing Club will also be present.
—Robann Arshat
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The Impaired Vision and Hearing Club
On Tuesday, May 28, the Impaired Vision and Hearing Club will host the Seal Beach Lions Club as its speaker at 1:30 p.m., in Clubhouse 3, Room 1.
People are asked to bring old eyewear and hearing aids to donate. New members are welcome. Dues are $3 a year.
—Sharon Kohn
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Meals on Wheels Long Beach
Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., delivers freshly cooked meals for $10.50 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1% milk.
Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete the application or cancel a meal for the following day, before 9 a.m. the prior business day.
Thursday, May 23
Stuffed bell peppers, garlic and chive mashed potatoes, peas with onions, kiwi, turkey, ham and cheese sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickle and three-bean salad.
Friday, May 24
Polish sausage with sauteed onions and red bell peppers, baked beans, lemon pepper broccoli, watermelon, turkey and ham cobb salad with egg, tomato, bacon, blue cheese dressing and crackers.
Monday, May 27
No service. Closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 28
Oven-roasted chicken breast with mole sauce, Spanish rice, pinto beans, orange, egg salad sandwich with spinach and tomato, and homemade macaroni salad.
Wednesday, May 29
Pork loin with apple-berry sauce au-gratin potatoes, peas and onions, apple, ham and cheese sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickle, and homemade potato salad.
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Meals on Wheels Orange County
Meals on Wheels Orange County in partnership with the city of Seal Beach is hosting The Lunch Cafe at the North Seal Beach Center, 3333 St. Cloud Dr., Seal Beach, Monday-Friday, from 11 a.m.-noon.
It is open to anyone 60 or older. Suggested contribution is $3. Guests under 60 can enjoy lunch for $5. Arrive 10 minutes before the start time as meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis. All meals come with 1% milk.
LW Minibus service is available for a pick up at 10:25 a.m. at the Amphitheater bus stop on St. Andrews Drive. It returns to the Amphitheater at 11:40 a.m.
Thursday, May 23
Chicken meatballs with sweet citrus glaze, mashed potatoes, oriental vegetable blend, whole wheat dinner roll with Smart Balance and mandarin orange.
Friday, May 24
Barbecue McRib with barbecue sauce, mashed potatoes, carrots, cornbread with Smart Balance, apple pie or fresh fruit (diet).
Monday, May 27
No service. Closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 28
Diced chicken with sweet and sour glaze, egg noodles, oriental vegetable blend, whole wheat dinner roll and sugar-free gelatin.
Wednesday, May 29
Split pea soup with sugar-free crackers, Mexican tuna salad, sunshine gelatin salad, whole wheat dinner roll and fresh apple.
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Optum HCC Events, June 6-20
Medicare and Social Security Benefits Meeting in Korean
Suzzy Kim will talk about all things Medicare. This meeting is in Korean. To RSVP, call 714-515-3697.
When: Thursday, June 6
Where: Large Conference Room
Time: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
SCAN Medicare 101
SCAN agents will talk about Medicare and answer questions. No RSVP required.
When: Tuesday, June 11
Where: Large Conference Room
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Medicare and Social Security Benefits Meeting in Korean
David Kim will talk about Medicare and all the benefits available after turning 65. To RSVP, call 657-325-6334.
When: Wednesday, June 12
Where: Large Conference Room
Time: 11 a.m.-noon
Parkinson’s Support Group
Everyone is invited to learn more about Parkinson’s disease, share their stories or just listen. No RSVP required.
When: Tuesday, June 18
Where: Large Conference Room
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Grief Support Group
Find help and healing with a grief support group. Pre-registration is required. Call Tammie Ottenad at 562-531-3031.
When: Wednesday June 19
Where: Large Conference Room
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Cataracts Education Luncheon
Optum HCC opthalmologist Dr. Carlos Martinez will host a light lunch and cataracts education seminar. In-person pre-registration is required in HCC eye department with Yessica. Group limit is 40 people.
When: Thursday, June 20
Where: Large Conference Room
Time: noon-3 p.m.
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Members of the LW Bicycle Group met for dinner at Acapulco restaurant in Long Beach. The group meets at the North Gate on Sundays (breakfast included), Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. Helmets and safe shoes are required. For more information, call Mary Romero at 562-509-8475 or Lucy Cyza at 818-209-5075.
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Seal Beach farmers market
Everyone is welcome to stop by, say hello and check out the Seal Beach farmers market every Tuesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot at Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Boulevard. Small local businesses offer fresh fruits, baked goods, and at great prices.
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MedCare Pharmacy Meals Schedule
Thursday, May 23 (American)
Barbecue baby back ribs, chicken cheese casserole, grilled chicken wings, shrimp pasta, sandwiches and more.
Friday, May 24 (Asian)
Chicken curry, dumplings, bao buns, Korean barbecue short ribs, yakisoba, sandwiches and more.
Saturday, May 25 (International)
Lasagna, meatloaf, shrimp pasta, sandwiches and more.
Monday, May 27 (International)
Grilled pork chops, meatloaf, pasta chicken alfredo, stuffed bell pepper, sandwiches and more.
Tuesday, May 28 (International)
Burrito, chicken enchilada, guacamole, pasta chicken picante, pinto beans, taquitos, sandwiches and more.
Wednesday, May 29 (Seafood)
Clam chowder, grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce, shrimp pasta, surf and turf, sandwiches and more.
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Optum HCC Health Care Center primary care will be closed June 10
and 11. The 24-hr nurses and specialists will still be available.
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ARTS AND LEISURE
Cabaret matinee performance is June 8 in CH 2
LW Cabaret will perform its new show, “Let’s Go to the Movies,” on Saturday, June 8, in Clubhouse 2, featuring a twist. There will be an afternoon performance at 3 p.m. along with the regular 6 p.m. performance. Doors open at 2 p.m. for the matinee and 5 p.m. for the evening performance.
Bus service is available for the matinee. Call 562-431-6586, ext. 2379, for a pick up or a ride home. This show will feature favorite singers accompanied by Director Charla Gae at the piano, singing songs from the movies. All are welcome to bring their favorite snacks and beverages and enjoy the show.
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Live Concert
Enjoy BBQ and jazz at Vets Plaza
The Recreation Department is producing a jazz music concert at Veterans Plaza on Saturday, June 22. The musical stylings of Vaughn Fahie and his band will be 5-7 p.m.
This free event offers open seating, and attendees are invited to bring their own dinner or visit Lucille’s BBQ food truck.
For more information, contact the Recreation Department at Recreation.Department@lwsb.com or call 562-431-6586, ext. 2707.
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GRF Events
Community Swap Meet is June 15
The GRF Recreation Department will host a Community Swap Meet on Saturday, June 15, in the Administration parking lot from 8 a.m.-noon.
A variety of items will be sold, from gently used household items and tools to art work, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, pottery and crafts.
For more information, contact recreation.department@lwsb.com or call 562-431-6586, ext. 2707.
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GRF Bus Trip
Pageant of the Masters bus trip tickets on sale
Tickets are on sale for an upcoming GRF bus trip to the Pageant of the Masters at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, July 9.
The bus departs from the Amphitheater parking lot at 6 p.m. to allow time to enjoy the festival prior to the 8:30 p.m. show.
Tickets are $95 per person, which includes entrance to the Festival of Arts, the Pageant show and transportation. This year’s theme is “A La Mode: The Art of Fashion.”
GRF bus trips are organized by the Recreation Department. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.lwsb.com/grf-bus-trips/ or at the Recreation Office, located on the ground floor of Building 5, via cash, check or debit/credit card. Participants need to complete a release form.
For more information, contact the Recreation Department at Recreation.Department@lwsb.com or call 562-431-6586, ext. 2707.
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Saturday Morning Dance Class
There are two dance classes every Saturday morning in Clubhouse 6 (second floor). For May the classes are: West Coast Swing at 9 a.m., followed by waltz at 10. Each class is $7 per person. Class participants vote on new dance topics every month.
Prior dance experience is not necessary and partners are not required. For more information, contact Howard Small at 516-659-3314.
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Leisure World Community Orchestra will perform spring concert on June 1
The Leisure World Community Orchestra will hold its annual spring concert on Saturday, June 1, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 4.
The 40-plus piece orchestra has been rehearsing twice a week since January under the direction of Dr. Samuel Kim.
The program will include Haydn’s “Trumpet Concerto in E Flat” performed by LW Orchestra First Trumpet Richard Freedman and other classical, modern and seasonal patriotic pieces. People are encouraged to stay after the show to enjoy light refreshments.
The orchestra always welcomes new members; contact chris.p.gruber@gmail.com or text 562-884-5763.
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Jewelry and Lapidary Club
Club offers stone polishing classes
Greg Meyers was first introduced to lapidary over 50 years ago while he was in the Air Force. However, his interest in lapidary was truly ignited 13 years ago, when he joined the Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Society located at the Crater Rock Museum in Medford, Oregon. It was at this time that he also took silversmithing classes.
One of the reasons Meyers moved to Leisure World seven years ago was the presence of a lapidary studio. Four years ago, after becoming active in the Jewelry and Lapidary Club, he became a supervisor and lapidary instructor. He is also responsible for maintaining the lapidary equipment.
While here at Leisure World, Meyers has developed his silversmithing skills and has been mounting his polished stones in silver pendants. He has also participated in the Leisure World arts and crafts shows selling his jewelry. Some of his pieces are on display in the display case in front of the Jewelry and Lapidary Club in Clubhouse 4.
Lapidary is the process of cutting, shaping and polishing stones on a cabbing machine. With a little practice it takes about a half an hour to create a polished stone. Meyers offers ongoing classes that are about two hours long starting at 1 p.m. on Monday afternoons and Fridays at 9 a.m. All supplies and equipment are provided for a nominal fee of $5, which also includes a stone to work on. Reservations are not required. Anyone who would like more information can drop by the studio in Clubhouse 4 on Monday afternoons or Friday mornings while Meyers is supervising.
Meyers gets great satisfaction from polishing stones and being able to create something beautiful. The Jewelry and Lapidary studio has much more to offer than just lapidary. People are invited to explore their options Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
—Jan Friedland
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Traveling Tigers
Club will learn about cruise options
The Traveling Tigers will hold an informational gathering open to all LW residents and their guests on Saturday, May 25, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9.
Wendy Souza, a LW resident representing All-Ways Travel, and Mario Herrera will provide information about Viking Cruise Line’s fleet of river, ocean and expedition ships. They will share about the line’s worldwide itineraries and why Viking has been rated No. 1 in smaller ship sailings. All-Ways Travel can also assist with air travel, accommodations, car rentals and almost any type of travel. Everyone is welcome.
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Grab ‘n’ Go Food: May 23-30
Thursday, May 23: Domino’s Pizza at Clubhouse 6—Call ahead to 562-493-2212 for special orders, wings and salads. The truck is on site from 3:30-7 p.m. Cash and cards are accepted.
Monday, May 27: Kiki’s Cuban Food at Clubhouse 6—Try a variety of Cuban specialties, including slow roasted pork, sweet plantains and vegan dishes. See the full menu online at https://shorturl.at/5Cxnx. The truck will be on site from 4-6 p.m.; cards only.
Tuesday, May 28: Taco Tuesday at Clubhouse 6—Enjoy Mexican favorites plus hot dogs, burgers and fries from 5-7 p.m. Cash and cards are accepted. No preorders are allowed.
Wednesday, May 29: Berlin Truck at Clubhouse 6—Enjoy gourmet sausages, grilled cheese and more. See the full menu at www.theberlintruck.com/menu. Truck is on site from 4-6 p.m.; cards only.
On-call bus service is available from 4:30 p.m. on. Regular bus service is available before 4:30, and weekends on-call any time.
Call a ride at 562-431-6586, ext. 2379. Vendors are subject to change.
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Leisure Time Dancers
The Leisure Time Dancers hold classes on Monday afternoons in the dance studio, upstairs in Clubhouse 6. In May, cha cha is the new dance at 2 p.m., followed by a continuation of East Coast swing at 3. Beginners are welcome.
No partner is necessary. The class will rotate so everyone dances. A review of basics is included. The cost is $8 per person for one class; $12 per person for two classes in a single day.
For more information, contact Nancy Lyons at nhlyons@icloud.com.
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HUI O HULA
Hui O Hula wishes a happy May birthday to dancer Yumi Kaneko, Known for her playful spirit and stylish mu’umu’u (Hawaiian dresses pronounced Moo-oo-moo-oo), she is a lovely addition to the LW Hawaiian dance club. Even though she keeps busy taking care of her husband of 40-plus years; four daughters (RNs and PAs); and six grandchildren, she still makes time for hula practices and performances. Hula lessons are offered twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1:15 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call 562-431-2242.
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Photo Arts Club
The Photo Arts Club will meet Thursday, June 13, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. The assignment is to take photos of numbers. Email the best three photos of your choice to Ben Benjamins at benbenjamins@hotmail.com before June 10.
On May 9, Benjamins began the program by reviewing the criteria for evaluating members’ photographs of pets. He commented on use of light, focus, sharpness in at least one part of the photo, composition and clarity. He displayed members’ photos on the big TV screen. Esther Cummings shared a photo of her “pets,” two coyotes resting under a tree in her front yard.
President Regine Schumacher announced that the club is going to add to its list of monthly assignments so that everyone can plan specific assignments well ahead of time. She will prepare a list for everyone to vote on at the June 13 meeting.
People can also bring photos of their choice to be displayed and to be commented on at the meeting. For more information, call Regine Schumacher at 562-430-7978.
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Abilene will perform with new members on May 25
Abilene will host its regular monthly boot scootin’ dance this Saturday, May 25, in Clubhouse 2, starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30, but reserving tables is prohibited. This will be Abilene’s first show after the retirement of Terry Otte and Rod Anderson.
Taking their places are Robin Johnston on guitar and vocals and and Greg Johnson on keyboard and vocals.
Abilene is Leisure World’s No. 1 country rock band, going strong for 22 years. In 2022, they opened the Amphitheater season with a rockabilly show that drew nearly 2,000 fans and continue to be GRF’s top drawing band.
Abilene features guitarist and vocalist Robin Johnston; drummer Jim Greer; keyboardist and featured vocalist Tina Schaffer; keyboardist and vocalist Greg Johnson; and bassist and vocalist Doug Decker.
All concerts are free, but tips are accepted and greatly appreciated. For more information, contact kathyt@lwsb.com.
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Community Karaoke
May 15 was a banner karaoke night showcasing 44 singers. Ray Geierman a showman, often gives the audience a little soft-shoe shuffle along with his song. Lori Chamberlin used David Noble as a backup doing “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” The audience enjoyed toe-tapping music from Frank Miller, Karen Morris, Chuck Oehl, Richard Yokomi, Bob Barnum and Shannon Harrison. Martha Destra sang a fine classic “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” Nina Todorov had fun with “Perhaps,” as did Erika Greenwood singing “She’s Got You.”
Listeners will be surprised by the fine voices of karaoke members. People can enjoy an evening of music provided by friends and neighbors every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 1. Practice rehearsals are held Monday afternoons in Clubhouse 6 from 1-3 p.m.
—Margie Thompson
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Free Astronomy Lectures on Zoom
Leisure World resident and retired physics/astronomy teacher Jim Johns gives PowerPoint presentations on astronomy and cosmology, on Friday mornings, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. All are welcome to join. Those interested should email him at jimpoiu@gmail.com or call 708-642-5461 for more information.
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Classical Concert on May 25
The LW Community Church will host a classical music concert on Saturday, May 25, at 2 p.m. World-renowned violinist Sojin Kim will perform with Francisco Vila on cello, and LWCC resident artist Hannah Yi on piano. They will play “Trio No. 2, Opus 73” by Anton Arensky, and “Trio No. 1, Opus 49” by Felix Mendelssohn.
Tickets are $15 for seniors, $20 for general entry, and $15 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at tinyurl.com/Piano-Trio-Concert or in the Community Church office at 14000 Church Place, Seal Beach, located near St. Andrews Gate.
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RELIGION
First Christian Church
First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, most often verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors to join in worship and explore God’s word together.
Pastor’s Message
At the end of Genesis 29, Jacob promised to labor for seven years to marry Laban’s daughter Rachel. When the wedding day finally came for Jacob, his father-in-law replaced Rachel with her sister, Leah. When Jacob confronted the father, Laban said, “It is not the custom for the youngest to marry before the older. Wait a week and you can also have Rachel and labor for me seven more years for her.”
Hostility developed between the sisters, who desired to please their husband. The jealousy between the sisters grew and they even brought their maids Zilpah and Bilhah into the fray to bear more sons to Jacob. Eventually, Rachel bears a son, the 11th of Jacob’s sons, named Joseph.
God sees all these events and has plans for Jacob’s family. In Genesis 22:17, God had told Abraham, “I will greatly multiply your descendants as the stars of the heavens and as the sand which is on the seashore.”
Weekend Services
Sunday services, held from 9:30-10:45 a.m., are traditional with hymnal music led by Janet Ray and Sherry Parmenter at the piano. This week, Pat Kogok returns to sing a special song.
Saturday services includes contemporary worship songs led by Gregory Black with guitar and vocal accompaniment from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Midweek Studies
Melli Herrera leads the women’s Bible study on Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Pastor Gary Whitlatch leads the Tuesday Bible study from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Pastor Humes leads the Thursday morning Bible study from 10:30-11:30, and the prayer and Bible study every Friday from 4-5 p.m.
Scripture of the Week
“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea,” Habakkauk 2:14.
Contact
First Christian Church is located on Northwood Road behind Carport 125.
For more information, call 562-431-8810.
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LW Korean Community Church
LW Korean Community Church (LWKCC) will celebrate its 14th anniversary on June 2.
LWKCC was established in the Orange County area on Feb. 21, 2010, by the family of Senior Pastor Yong Jang-young, elders Jeon Ye-won, Deacons Jeon Anna, Kim Min-jeong, and Lim Won-il. On June 5, 2017, the church settled in Leisure World.
To commemorate the 14th anniversary, a service will be held in the sanctuary at 14000 Church Place on Sunday, June 2, at 11:50 a.m. Pastor Jin-geol Noh, from Fullerton Presbyterian Church, will deliver the sermon and Pastor In-deok Kang will deliver benediction.
In the praise band, Elder Jun Yoo will lead special songs “Angels’ Chorus” and “By the River of My Lord’s Grace.” Decons Kim Myeong-sun, Hwang Jeong-a, Jo Ann Jo and Kim Young-mi B will be appointed as decons.
The LWKCC choir will participate with some members of the LW Orchestra in the 36th United Choir Festival hosted by the Orange County Christian Evangelism Association at Grace Korean Church at 6 p.m. on June 2, see page 12 for more information.
Pastor Yong Jang-young will lead 34 people on a 13-day trip to the Holy Land starting Sept. 2.
LWKCC holds Sunday worship at 14000 Church place every Sunday at 11:50 a.m. Early morning prayer is held in the sanctuary at 6 a.m. from Tuesday-Saturday. For more information, call 714-323-0897 or email yongjang10@gmail.com.
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Assembly of God
Matthew 5 contains Jesus’ teaching known as “The Beatitudes.” Pastor Chuck Franco will lead LW Assembly of God through a series on this passage, illustrating how each verse affects the life of the believer. This week focuses on verse 6, hungering and thirsting for righteousness. This week’s sermon leads to a greater understanding of how the pursuit of righteousness builds godly character.
People are invited to join the monthly Hymn Sing Sunday, May 26, at 6 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby.
The Wednesday Bible study will cover session seven of “The Grave Robber,” by Mark Batterson, which is a study of the seven miracles recorded in the book of John. People are asked to read John 11:32-44, and be prepared to discuss “One Little Yes” from the book.
Leisure World Assembly of God meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The Wednesday Bible study is at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The Hymn Sing takes place on the fourth Sunday evening of the month at 6 in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. More information can be found on the website, lwassemblyofgod.com, and on Facebook at the Leisure World Assembly of God Church page, where people can catch up on past sermons.
Contact the church office at 562-357-4360, or pastorchuck@lwassemblyofgod.com for more information.
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Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore
On Sunday, May 26, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday with Rev. Murray D. Finck presiding. His sermon is titled “Stewards of the Mysteries.” The Communion and worship service gathers on Sundays at 13564 St. Andrews Drive at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.
The lesson and prayer leader this week will be Carol Costello and the finance team is Wendy Alfa*geme and Sylvia Makus.
The congregations continue to collect donations of canned and boxed foods for the hungry. During the coffee fellowship, the congregations will celebrate May birthdays.
The Bible study continues on May 29 at noon in the Fellowship Hall. The study focuses on 10 of Jesus’ miracles in a study book. People are asked to bring a Bible, a friend and lunch.
This Sunday is the celebration of The Holy Trinity Sunday and the Gospel lesson is from John 3:1-17.
The Trinity is one of those great and simple mysteries of faith, like the Eucharist, that cannot be explained or proved. There is one God, and there are three persons in God. Each individually God, and all together God. But not three gods.
According to legend, St. Patrick used a shamrock to explain about God. St. Patrick told the people that the shamrock was like the idea of the Trinity, that in the one God there are three divine beings: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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LW Baptist
The Bible pictures Israel’s history and hope for the future in its calendar. That is why Israel’s holidays appear throughout the Bible, Old and New Testaments, precious alike to Jewish people and Christians. Jesus observed and referred to them. These appointed times have symbolic and prophetic significance. Some have been fulfilled and others are yet to be fulfilled.
LW Baptist will meet for worship on Sunday, May 26, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4 to look at the gospel in Israel’s feasts and fasts.
To receive more information, call 562-430-8598.
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Community Church
Join Community Church this Saturday, May 25, at 2 p.m. for a concert featuring music by Anton Arensky and Felix Mendelssohn. Resident pianist Hannah Yi will perform with cellist Francisco Vila, and world-renowned violinist Sojin. Contact the church office for tickets at 562-431-2503.
Community Church will look at the Holy Trinity—God, Jesus, and Spirit—during its worship service on May 25. Pastor Johan Dodge will go over believers’ place in the Trinity, as Jesus has gone to be with his father. Christians become the body of Christ and are part of the Trinity.
Community Church seeks to rise above division and follow the teachings of Jesus to bring restoration of civility in the community by building the Kin-dom of God on Earth.
People are welcome to see what the “friendly church” is all about. The church is located at 14000 Church Place. Sunday worship is at 9:50 a.m., followed by fellowship and light refreshment. Come early for a cup of coffee in the narthex. Services are also available on Facebook or Zoom; contact the church office for a Zoom link.
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Beit HaLev
Beit HaLev services are held on Fridays at 5 p.m. To join Beit HaLev’s Zoomagogue interactive service go to: https://shorturl.at/hsJTZ, Facebook: www.facebook.com/galityomtov, or YouTube:www.youtube.com/@beithalevlive8816/streams.
The Parashah for this week is from “B’har,” (At the Mountain) from Leviticus 25:29-26:2, instructs the former slaves on how to protect their new freedom, teaching the Israelite People socio-economic practices so that those who are disadvantaged are protected from poverty and servitude; the 50-year Jubilee laws specifically instruct how the Israelites must protect the land as well as the people.
All Beit HaLev services share its new prayerbooks onscreen, “Lev L’Lev,” which include excerpts from the Reform Siddur, “Mishkan HaT’filah.”.
Beit HaLev and Rabbi Galit-Shirah are affiliated with the Union of Jewish Universalist Communities and Clergy and the International Federation of Rabbis. It is progressive in thought and traditional in liturgy. The services are joyous, meaningful and musical. Beit HaLev welcomes everyone who seeks a path to the divine and doesn’t believe in labels.
To join the Beit HaLev Zoomagogue mailing list, call Rabbi Galit-Shirah at 562-715-0888 or email duets@icloud.com.
Beit HaLev does not require a fee for membership, however contributions to Beit HaLev are welcome and may be sent to: Beit HaLev, P.O. Box 2279, Seal Beach, CA 90740.
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Faith Christian Assembly
Faith Christian Assembly has a rich heritage going back 90 years in the local area. The church is part of Grace International Churches and Ministries Inc., which was originally organized as the California Evangelistic Association in 1934. Beginning with one church, Colonial Tabernacle, located in Long Beach, the organization has since grown to include more than 4,400 churches in the United States and around the world. Faith Christian Assembly’s Lead Pastor Sheri Leming serves on the Grace International Missions Board and on the Grace SoCal District Committee.
Faith Christian Assembly is located at 13820 Seal Beach Blvd. Sunday service is held at 10:30 a.m., and the Wednesday Bible study is at 11 a.m. The men’s and women’s groups meet on the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m.
To receive a free newsletter or more information on the church, including the GriefShare program, call 562-598-9010 or email contact@fcachurch.net. People can also visit www.FCAchurch.net for past sermons.
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Buddha Circle
Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, June 1, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, with Venerable Kusala from 9:30-11 a.m.
Venerable Kusala is well known in the Buddhist community, and presents Buddhism in a simple way. The interactive session aims to teach people how to suffer less and become happier. Questions are encouraged. For more information, call 714-468-6887.
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Christian Women’s Fellowship and Bible Study
The Christian Women’s Fellowship and Bible Study group will meet Monday, May 27, in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, at 10 a.m. The group is studying a new book, “Growing in Wisdom and Truth,” by Elizabeth George on the book of James. All residents are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Margie Singleton at 562-594-8100 or Joann Barsamian at 928-277-6408.
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COMMUNITY
CalRTA Division 56
RSVP for June 7 luncheon
LW’s Retired Teacher’s Association (CalRTA Division 56) will hold a luncheon and raffle on Friday, June 7, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at noon.
The agenda includes state and national legislative updates, retirement security, advocacy for teachers’ pension protection, highlights of the upcoming State Convention in Sacramento from June 7-9, and comments regarding the LW Division 56 plans.
The club also welcomes the retired teachers who signed in and chatted with officers at the Leisure World Discovery Tour last month.
This will be the club’s last meeting until Oct. 4. People must RSVP by calling Anne Stone at 714-600-6956.
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SB Lions Club
Food boxes available for $10 May 24
LWers can get fresh fruit and vegetables on Friday, May 24, at Clubhouse 6 from 10 a.m.-noon.
The Seal Beach Lions Club will hold its third Project Food Box distribution on May 24. This is a GRF approved SB Lion’s Club project to provide 12-pound boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables for $10 cash.
Due to the success of last month’s program, the Lions Club have once again increased the order of produce boxes. People are encouraged to come early as supplies are limited and bring their GRF ID cards.
Project Food Box is held once a month on the fourth Friday. Box contents will vary according to what is fresh and seasonal. People must pick up the box at Clubhouse 6; first come, first served.
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Rainbow Sisters of Leisure World
RSVP for June 8 LGBTQ picnic
The Rainbow Sisters of Leisure World invites residents to attend its first LGBTQ picnic on Saturday, June 8, from 2-6 p.m. in the Clubhouse 1 picnic area.
People are invited to meet new friends, play some games or just hang out. Those who want to attend are asked bring a side dish to share and something to drink.
Hot dogs and burgers will be provided by the LW Rainbow Sisters. RSVP before June 1 to Geneva Potepan by calling 951-675-4271 or emailing mom4rascal@aol.com
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LW CERT Safety Class
The LW Community Emergency Response Team (LW CERT) will hold a safety class on preparing for a power outage on Friday, May 24, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9 at 9 a.m. All residents are encouraged to join this safety class, taught by President Catherine O’Brien.
LW CERT’s free monthly FEMA safety classes are 45 minutes long and all residents are welcome to join.
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Become a member of the Golden Age Foundation
People are encouraged to join or renew their memberships to the Golden Age Foundation (GAF).
The annual $10 member fee will help the GAF continue supporting the Leisure World community. People can fill out the form below and make the payment by cash or check to the Golden Age Foundation and mailing it to P.O. Box 2369, Seal Beach, CA, 90740, or put it in an envelope in the donation box in the Clubhouse 6 Hospitality Room.
Members help serve the community in one of the many core programs the GAF leads below:
• The Hospitality Center, located in Clubhouse 6 serves morning coffee and snacks, providing a place and to socialize and meet their neighbors.
• Income tax preparation in partnership with AARP. Residents can receive free help filing their yearly income taxes with trained volunteers.
• The mobility aids program provides free rental of mobility aids including walkers and wheel chairs in Clubhouse 6.
• Document shredding, which helps support recycling efforts and protect residents from identity theft.
• The GAF’s environmental efforts, which include battery and florescent bulbs recycling.
The Golden Age Foundation urges all prospective donors to seek assistance of personal legal and financial advisors in matters relating to gifts including tax and estate planning.
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Concerned Shareholders
The Concerned Shareholders will meet today, May 23, at 1 p.m., in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.
The club will have two guest speakers in May, GRF Recreation Manager Kathy Thayer and Physical Property Manager Kevin Black. Thayer will discuss the programs for the Amphitheater and Recreation Department programs. Black will speak about the changes, functions and responsibilities of the Physical Property Department. There will be time for questions at the end.
All residents are welcome.
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Rollin’ Thunder Golf Cart Club
Grant Winford to speak at meeting
Residents are welcome to join the Rollin’ Thunder Golf Cart Club for a special and informative general meeting on Tuesday, May 28, in Clubhouse 2 at noon.
Grant Winford, GRF fleet manager of the LW Bus and Transportation Department, will speak to the club concerning the rules and regulations for driving a golf cart in the community and answer questions.
There will be a potluck lunch during the meeting, and discussion of the upcoming events for the club.
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Emergency Information Council
SB sergeant explained local hazard mitigation plan
Brian Gray, Seal Beach police sergeant and emergency services coordinator, gave a presentation to the Emergency Information Council (EIC) titled “You’re On Your Own” on May 13.
At any given time there are only about a handful of police officers on patrol, and they will respond to life-threatening issues first. However, that does not mean the City of Seal Beach is unprepared to do its part to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from emergencies. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) spells some of the most likely threats and recommends specific actions to decrease impact before it occurs.
As it relates to Leisure World, the highest threat levels were assigned to extreme weather with flood, drought, wind, heat and tornado specifically listed. Of course, earthquakes topped all the threats. The LHMP is up for revision this year and input from residents is a major part of that. For instance, residents may want to include the potential for harmful smoke from a fire at the power plants next door or a plane crash on approach to the two nearby airports. To get involved or learn more about the plan, go to https://www.sealbeachca.gov/Departments/Police/Public-Safety/Local-Hazard-Mitigation-Plan.
The next EIC meeting will be held June 4 in Clubhouse 4 at 2 p.m. Susan Keyes, president of the SoCal Animal Response Team will talk about what to do for pets during an emergency.
For more information about the EIC, contact President Jackie Dunagan at jackie919@gmail.com or call 562-431-7479.
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Democratic Club
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
The Democratic Club’s membership meeting featured a panel discussion about the future of public schools with a special emphasis on the local community. Marlys Davidson, vice chair of the local Los Alamitos Board of Trustees, moderated. She was first elected to the school board in 2018 with the help of the LW Democratic Club. Her term in office expires in 2026.
Davidson was joined on the panel by Chris Forehan and Matt Bragman, two candidates running for election to the school board in November. Unfortunately, Farnaz Pardasani, who is also running for election to the board, was unable to join.
The Democratic Club will support all three candidates. However, potential voters need to be aware that each of these candidates—if elected in November—will be representing a different section of Leisure World. Their names will appear only on the ballot of voters residing in the section of the community that they will represent.
Forehan is running for reelection in School District Trustee Area 2. If re-elected in November, he will continue to represent voters in Mutuals 7, 8, 9 10 and 11. Bragman is running for election to succeed Meg Cutuli in Trustee Area 5. If elected, he will represent voters in Mutuals 3, 4, 5 and 6. If elected, Pardasani will represent Area 4, which covers Mutuals 1 and 2.
The Democratic Club’s monthly Voter Information Series meeting on June 19 will focus on the history of fascism. This second meeting on the same subject has been scheduled as the result of a unanimous request coming from those who attended the first session in April. That session dealt with fascism in the 1930s and 1940s. The emphasis in the upcoming meeting will be on whether or not America is ripe for fascism today. All Democrats and their supporters are welcome to attend. Reservations are not required.
The LW Democratic Club believes that:
• Health care is a right.
• Diversity is a strength.
•The economy should work for everyone.
• Facts and truth matter.
Everything appearing in the weekly articles and semi-monthly electronic newsletters has been fact checked to the fullest extent possible.
Democrats and supporters can subscribe to the club’s newsletter by emailing editor Mary Larson at mlarson.telfords@gmail.com or calling 562-296-8521.
Requests must include complete contact information, including name, address, phone number and email.
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LW Birthday
The Joyful Line Dance Club helped celebrate Chung Cha Lewis’ 80th birthday in Clubhouse 2 with over 120 people. Lewis was a charter member of the club. The Hui O Hula performanced with audience participation by many guests, joined led by Jojo Weingart. There was Fun Line Dance performance led by Grace Ahn and Chung Cha Lewis. Eleven Joyful Line Dance members also performed, asking guests to join the line dance party for an hour. Brian Lewis managed the photo booth, so guests could enjoy taking photos when they entered the party. The DJ, Rick Bergancia played the music.
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LWer reunites with friends
A group of high school alumni of Ewha Girls High School, from Seoul, Korea, took a wonderful and memorable reunion trip after graduating 64 years ago. Some saw each other for the first time since graduation. Alumni came from Seattle, Washington, and Henderson, Nevada. The trip was organized by Mutual 5 resident Suzanne Ahn, and the group traveled in a comfortable VIP limousine bus to Arches National Park, Monument Valley, and Antelope Canyon.
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LW America First Republican Club
by Brian Harmon
LW contributor
The LW America First Republican Club meeting on May 15 featured a video called “Indescribable,” showing photos of the beautiful universe that God created. The approximately 45-minute video, moderated by Louie Giglio, can be seen on YouTube.
The club booth, located near Clubhouse 6, will be open on Monday, June 3 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. At the booth, residents can sign the Protect Kids of CA petition, register to vote, change their party affiliation, or enjoy pleasant conversation.
Monthly meetings are held in Clubhouse 3, Room 2 on the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. for socializing and refreshments. The program will begin at 5:30.
The LW Republican Club believes in:
• Legal immigration and secure borders.
• Peace through strength.
• Lower taxes.
• Cutting government spending.
• Free enterprise capitalism.
• Family values.
• Pro-life.
• Parental control of education.
• Public safety through well-funded law-enforcement.
• An America first foreign policy.
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Sunshine Club
Dr. Christian Salazar, Ph.D, MPH, will speak to the Sunshine Club about improving engagement of Hispanic/Latino populations in Alzheimer’s clinical trials on Friday, May 24, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 10 a.m.
Salazar is an associate researcher and epidemiologist at the UC Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND). As an outreach, recruitment and engagement core investigator at UCI MIND, Salazar leads community engagement efforts in local Hispanic/Latino communities of Orange County.
His research centers on understanding the social and behavioral causes of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, particularly among Hispanics/Latinos. Through funding, he is training as a mixed-methodologist and behavior interventionist to improve representation of Hispanics/Latinos in Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials.
All shareholders are welcome to join this meeting. The Sunshine Club requires no membership fees, but donations are welcome. Refreshment will be served at the meeting.
For more information, contact Anna Derby at 562-301-5339.
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) President Carolyn van Aalst and Second Vice President Phyllis Pierce are visited with local firemen from the Orange County Fire Station 48. The ladies cheerfully delivered three cheesecakes to the station on North Gate Road. The ALA would like to acknowledge and thank all these brave men for their service to Leisure World.
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GAF and Ralphs Rewards
Mutual 8 resident Tracy Day signed up for the Ralphs Community Rewards Program with Beth Greeley. The next opportunity for people to sign up for the program in person will be Wednesday, June 17 in Clubhouse 6 from 9-11 a.m. Those who can’t make it in person can sign up at https://shorturl.at/chZ35. The GAF’s NPO ID number is FS519.
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Filipino Association of LW Bingo
The Filipino Association of Leisure World and the American Legion Post 327 hosts bingo games every Sunday in Clubhouse 2. Games sales start at 1 p.m. and plau starts at 1:30. Games will be over by 4 p.m.
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GRF Community Swap Meet
The GRF Recreation Department will host a second Community Swap Meet on Saturday, June 29, in Veteran’s Plaza from 8 a.m.-noon. Due to the popularity of the first swap meet, a second date has been added.
Vendors who are interested in securing space should stop by the Recreation Department in Building 5, lower level, beginning Friday, May 24, at 8 a.m. as space will be allotted on a first come, first-served basis. Tables are $10 for a single (no half tables; two table limit). Tables include two chairs, but vendors must provide their own canopies.
For more information, contact recreation.department@lwsb.com or call 562-431-6586, ext. 2707.
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OBITUARIES
Cynthia Margaret
(Fuller) Hogan
1932-2024
Cynthia Margaret (Fuller) Hogan, known fondly as Cindy, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 6, 2024, at the age of 91.
Born on Sept. 18, 1932, in Augusta, Maine, Cindy was the daughter of Ballard and Agatha (Casey) Fuller. She is survived by her two children, John Hogan and his wife, Pamela (Grice) Hogan, and Kathleen Hogan and her late partner, Jerome Ellis (d. 2020). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sean Hogan and his wife, Xuan (Vo) Hogan; along with their daughter Kira Hogan, and Kaitlin (Hogan) DeRuyter and her husband, Jake DeRuyter.
Cindy met and married Navy officer Terrence V. Hogan (d. 1994) in 1955 while working as an X-ray technician in Monterrey, California. They moved often due to Terry’s career, living in places like Redondo Beach, Long Beach, Detroit, Massachusetts, and finally Glendale, California. Cindy supported Terry’s business, CORBUS (formerly Hogan Business Investment), as his indispensable assistant.
In 2008, Cindy settled in Seal Beach, enjoying the ocean breezes and being close to her grandchildren. She had a passion for genealogy, tracing her family roots back to the Mayflower, DAR, Native Americans, and Ireland. Cindy also enjoyed crafting, walking along the beach, and bird watching, with a special fondness for egrets. She was known for sending thoughtful cards for every special occasion and never missed a chance to greet a cuddly pet during her walks.
Join the family for a memorial mass at 11 a.m. on June 1, at Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 20444 Magnolia Street, Huntington Beach.
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William Ray Lancaster
1939-2024
Willam Ray Lancaster, or “Bill” as his friends called him, died peacefully of heart failure on May 16, 2024. He was 85 years old.
At the time of his death, he resided in Seal Beach, California, but as a world traveler, he called many places across the globe his home.
Bill was born May 7, 1939, in Burley, Idaho, to Orvil and Sylvia (Willis) Lancaster. He was the youngest of three children who were all raised in Burley. He revered his older brother, “Digger,” and adored his older sister, Donna Faye. His was a typical, small-town childhood in the 1940s and 50s: building fast cars, chasing pretty girls, and ducktail haircuts.
He left Burley to serve his country. In 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, but realized he preferred sleeping in beds, not the ground, flying in planes rather than jumping out of them, and opportunities for regular showers. In 1966, he started his career in the U.S. Air Force. From childhood he was known for fastidiousness, particularly around hygiene, and this made for an excellent fit in his job as an environmental technician ensuring the safety of military facilities and food supplies.
He enjoyed traveling and always sought overseas assignments that allowed him to see the world. He served in Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, and Spain and at bases in Florida, California and Utah. He captured beautiful photographs and immersed himself in local cultures.
He also reveled in his role as a senior non-commissioned officer. It meant he still worked for a living but gave him the authority to say that “he might not always be right, but he was never wrong,” a self-view he made clear to his children.
Stationed at Taipei Air Base in Taiwan, he met the love of his life, and on Nov. 5, 1971, he married Chin Yu Lin with whom he spent the rest of his life. His honesty, a trait that he valued and embodied, almost prevented the marriage. When asked by his future father-in-law to promise that he would always take care of Chin Yu, he answered that no one could predict the future; fortunately, Chin Yu’s sister translated his answer as “of course.”
Bill was proud of his career and service and retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant in 1987. Curious by nature and a voracious reader, he tried his hand at college, but he missed working and was drawn back to the very office he had retired from, but this time as a civilian. He later worked for the Internal Revenue Service.
Bill’s temper was legendary, and he raised his children with the philosophy that children should be seen and not heard, but the birth of his granddaughter showed the world a different side. He was never cross with her and never tired from joining her toddler ballet performances or holding the cape of her royal dresses. She brought him great joy and allowed him to show his tender heart.
His loved ones will miss his singing of the birthday song he learned from a 1950s radio show. We know that when we find him with our Lord, Bill will finally be the one in the room “smiling and happy,” as the song he always made time to sing to his loved one goes.
He is survived by his cherished wife, Chin Yu; their sons Darrin of Sunset, Utah, and Arlen (Staci) of Lander, Wyoming; and a beloved granddaughter, Gracie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and sons Kelly and Les.
Bill will rest at a national cemetery, and his family will honor him for his life and military service.
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Lily Grenrock
1937-2024
Lily Grenrock, 86, passed away Monday morning, May 13, 2024, at Sunshine Villa in Rossmoor. She was the loving wife of Alfred Grenrock to whom she was married for 64 years.
Lily was born July 27, 1937, in Taipei, Taiwan. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Grenrock, of Seal Beach, two children, Donald Grenrock and his wife Leticia of Nixa, Missouri, and Irene Slothower and her husband Ken of Melbourne, Florida; four grandchildren, Hillary Leffler of Ocean City, Maryland, Janet Cunningham and her husband Jake of Dillsburg, Philadelphia, Ryan Grenrock of San Tan Valley, Arizona, and Megan Grenrock of Gilbert, Arizona; and one great granddaughter, Alessi Cunningham of Dillsburg, Philadelphia.
Lily was an avid bowler, played shuffleboard, and loved to garden. She was a member of the Leisure World community for 34 years.
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SPORTS AND GAMES
Shuffleboard Club mini series scores high turnout
On May 15, the Shuffleboard Club began a never-before-tried three week mini series for new members. Organizer and originator of the idea Sue Burkschab said her goal for the program is “to have everybody play safely and walk away having a good time.”
During the first session there was a full house of seasoned players helping out the new participants. The next two sessions will be held at the court on consecutive Wednesday evenings, May 22 and 29, from 6-8 p.m.
During the second session the new players will set up and clean up and will be instructed on safety, as they were the first session, and on shuffleboard etiquette. The third and final session the players will set and clean up once again and focus on strategies as well as score keeping and safety. It is the club’s hope that many of the participants will then be ready and able to join a regular league.
Open play days will resume the week of May 20 at the regularly scheduled time of Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9-11 a.m. for any members, new or experienced, wanting to practice.
May 10 morning league results: Team Sally overwhelmed Team Milly 11-1. Team Milly had no all-game winners while Marilyn Blackmun, Sally Fowler, Barbara Gardner, Donna Perkins and Ellie West all earned that title for Team Sally. Team Carol and Team Shel each won six games. Team Carol’s all-game winners were Steve Edrich and Roger Bennett. Team Shel’s all-game winner was Anita Giroud.
May 14 evening league results: Team Rod/Anne surpassed Team Sally 8-4. Anne Calvo, Donna Gorman and Sue Rotter earned all-game status for Team Rod/Anne and Sally Fowler was all-game winner for Team Sally. Team Chandra topped Team Karen/Sue 7-5. Team Chandra’s all-game winners included Minda Burkschab, Susan Hopewell and Chandra Patel. Karen Mendon and Jesus Sosa were all-game winners for Team Karen/Sue.
—Barbara Gardner
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Saturday Social Bunco will play May 25 in CH 3
Saturday Social Bunco winners: Kathy Russell, most buncos; Sandy Weisenstein, most wins; Michael Kimuram, most babies; Darlene Brideau and Barbara Gardner, most losses; Carol Maes, door prize.
The Saturday Social Bunco Club meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. Sign in begins at 1 p.m. and is $5. Play begins at 1:30. The next meeting will be May 25.
For more information, contact Susan Hopewell at 562-754-5059 or Kathy Rapp at 562-230-8972.
—Kathleen Rapp
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Monday Night Bunco will play June 10 in CH 3
The May 13 winners were: Larry Shulman, Michie Kimora and Phil Arnold, most buncos; Johanna Rogers and Joanne Herrera, most wins; Sandra DeDubovay, most babies; Sandy Weisenstein, most losses; Judy Hulin, door prize.
The Monday Night Bunco Club plays on the second and fourth Mondays of every month in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, at 6 p.m. There is a halftime social for mingling with friends and neighbors. The club will not play on Monday, May 27, due to Memorial Day. The Bunco Club will meet on June 10.
For more information, call Katie Carmagnola at 925-413-7583.
—Kathleen Carmagnola
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TOURNAMENT POKER CLUB
Poker lesson reservations available
The Tournament Poker Club will hold lessons for those who are rusty, learning or who have never played Texas Hold ‘Em. Reservations will be taken for the next round of lessons for those who are interested. Call Debbie Barner at 325-721-0687 to reserve or for more information.
Regular tournaments are on the first three Saturdays of every month in the lobby of Clubhouse 6. The fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em has a $5 buy-in. The next Saturday tournament will be on June 1. Registration begins at 10 a.m., along with treats and coffee. Cards are in the air at 10:30. There is no late seating.
About 40 participants played an exciting game of Texas Hold ‘Em on May 18. High hand winners were John Burns (AAA22) and Donna Hernanadez (KKK99). Shelly Yu won a prize for winning with the promotional hand of 5-9. As the winners of their original tables, the final table players were: Nita Doyon, first place; Shelly Yu, second; Wendy Wu, third; Cheryl Enge, fourth; Tom Pappas, fifth.
Play continued until Yu and Doyon were head’s up. Holding 4-6, Yu went all in before the flop and was called by Doyon holding K-8 . The flop was 4–8–8, giving Doyon the lead with three 8s. The turn was a six and the river was a K, giving Doyon the winning hand with 8s full of Ks.
Doyon has only lived in Leisure World since February and won the tournament on her first day as a member. The club congratulates her on the big win and welcomes her to the club.
Casino Tournament is coming
The club will host its Texas Hold ‘Em Casino Tournament on Saturday, June 15, in the Clubhouse 6 Lobby. Registration and continental breakfast is at 9:45 a.m. Play begins at 10:30. Registration in advance is $20 for members and $25 for guests. At the door on the day of the event it is $25 for all players. There will be no late seating.
For more information, call Debbie Barner at 325-721-0687.
—Deborah Barner
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Pinochle Club
Pinochle is a card game played with a 48-card deck. The Pinochle Club meets on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays in Clubhouse 1 from noon-4 p.m.
April 29 winners: Antonia Zupancich, 11,720, first place; Angie McCord, 11,610, second; Jim Campbell, 11,560, third; Julia Troise, 10,630, fourth.
May 2 winners: Gene Smith, 11,680, first place; Diana Lambert, 10,830, second; Irene Perkins, 10,670, third; Mary Messersmith, 10,350, fourth.
May 4 winners: Irene Perkins, 10,830; first place; Ruth Bonnema, 10,580, second; Peggy Kaspar, 9,650, third; Carol Mars, 9,570, fourth.
May 6 winners: Carol Maes, 12,360, first place; Irene Perkins, 11,810, second; Jim Campbell, 11,210; Nancy Wheeler, 10,900, fourth.
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Duplicate Bridge Club
The Leisure World Duplicate Bridge Club meets on Mondays and Fridays in Clubhouse 1 at 12:30 p.m. Reservations can be made at any game using the sign-up sheets. Players can also call Linda Nye at 562-453-6678 or email her at yuelingnye@yahoo.com no later than 10 a.m. on game day. Arrive by 12:15 to confirm reservations.
May 6 winners (eight tables): Sibyl Smith and Diane Schmitz (59.82%), and Sue Fardette and Bill Brooks (53.57%), north/south; Judith Jones and Al Appel (74.11%), and Jeanette Estill and Ron Lee (53.57%), east/west.
May 10 (seven tables): Larry Topper and Susan Fitzpatrick (62.50%), and Anthony Reddy and Miranda Reddy (54.17%), north/south; Marilyn McClintock and Thad Mikols (61.01%), and Fred Reker and Sue Fardette (60.42%), east/west.
For complete results, including a list of all players and scores, go to the Long Beach Bridge Center results page at www.acblunit557.org and click on Leisure World Results. For more information, contact Howard Smith at 562-598-6121 or howardnrobin@gmail.com.
—Sue Fardette
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LW Cribbage Club
The Cribbage Club meets every Tuesday in Clubhouse 1 at noon. Refreshments are served from noon-12:15 and anyone arriving by 12:15 is assured a place to play. A total of seven games are played each week beginning at 12:30. Each player pays $1 to play. Players finishing in the top four that day will be awarded prize money the following week.
Joyce Basch provided cake and ice cream in celebration of her birthday. Basch along with Donna Morgan served the refreshments. Melinda Cowan also provided mixed nuts and candies for everyone. The members appreciate and thank all these ladies.
The winners for the week include: Hoppy Hopkins, 836, first place; Rosemary Wu, 834, second; Joyce Basch, 833, third; Pat Blum, 826, fourth. Ruth Bonnema and Gene Smith both finished with six 121s.
For more information, call Marilyn Chelsvig at 562-279-5665.
—Mary Holder
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LW Table Tennis Club
The LW Table Tennis Club will have an Open Hospitality Table for members on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, from 1-5 p.m. in Clubhouse 6.
Snacks, fruits and beverages will be available to enjoy. Members are welcome to bring simple foods or snacks to share.
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GOLF
Guys and Gals Tournament gathers 48 players
The Guys and Gals Tournament was played on May 15 at the Turtle Lake Golf Course.
Teams of various skilled golfers of one man and one woman vied for best net scores (gross score minus handicap), plus two circle holes—shots within a 5-foot radius are rewarded—and two closest to the pin challenges. A total of 24 teams competed and completed the 18 holes.
Overall scores were excellent with all 24 rounds being net at or under par. Low net score for the round was by Scott Tuchfarber and Pam Krug at 13 under 41. Low gross was Pat Paternoster and Karen Ford at 1 under 53. There were 23 rounds at net 50 or under and there were eight circle hole winners with 48 birdies. Closest to the pin for the men was Dennis McMonigle on the seventh hole and Bill Lyons on the 16th hole, and for the women, Karen Menden and Keiko Sekino.
A flight winners (handicaps of 0-9): Mike Mayfield and Nancy Tye, 9 under 45, first place; Steve Walker and Susie Kim, 7 under 47, second; Ralph Kozumi and Ann Tran, Bob Barnum and Kyun Ju, Bill Lyons and Yasmen Meral, 6 under 48, third.
B flight winners (handicaps of 9-13): Paternoster and Ford, James Farr and Mendon, 11 under 43, first place; Fujio Norihiro and Sekino, 10 under 44, second; Hyon Shin and Sang An, 7 under 47, third.
C flight winners (handicaps of 14-18): Tuchfarber and Krug, 13 under 41, first place; Seon and Sang Kim, 11 under 43, second; John Rudosky and Elizabeth Butterfield, 9 under 45, third; Bill Zurn and Neva Senske, James and Grace Choi, McMonigle and Bert Thompson, Dale Williamson and Mary Grieg, 7 under 47, fourth.
The next Guys and Gals Tournament will be on the third Wednesday of June. The men’s tournament is played every second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Those who had planned to play in any tournament and cannot should contact Scott Tuchfarber at 909-684-0426, or Dave LaCascia at 801-674-5975 as soon as possible. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to scheduled tee time and be ready to play.
Shotgun Scramble
This month’s fifth Wednesday tournament is the Shotgun Scramble, sponsored by the Januszka Group On-Site Sales and is currently full-up. Call Steve Moody at 424-213-3002 to request a stand-by spot. There will be a picnic at the Clubhouse 1 picnic area after the scramble starting around noon. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served for $7, which will be collected at the men’s and women’s tournaments.
—Dave LaCascia
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LW Women’s Golf Club
The LW Women’s Golf Club plays a nine-hole tournament every Tuesday morning. First tee time is 7:30. Play is usually completed by 10. All Leisure World women are invited to join the club by stopping by the starter shack to obtain information. Annual dues are $25. Beginners and tour pros are all welcome.
Thirty-five women played at the weekly tournament on May 14. Play for the day was low gross, low net and birdies. A birdie is defined as getting the ball in the hole in two strokes.
A flight winners: Linda Herman, Jassica Choi and Sophia Kim, 27, low gross; Susie Kim and Lisa Kim, 25, low net. Birdies: Linda Herman, No. 3 and 7; Jessica Choi, No. 2; Sophia Kim, No. 2; Lisa Kim, No. 6; Ann Tran, No. 4; Jane Song, No. 7; Karen Mendon, No. 2 and 3; Veronica Chang, No. 7.
B flight winners: Judy Kim, 30, low gross; Bert Thompson, 24, low net. Birdies: Judy Kim, No. 4 and 8; Nancy Tye, No. 8.
C flight winners: Pam Krug, 28, low gross; Sun Lee, 21, low net. Birdies: Pam Krug, No. 1 and 4; Patty Littrell, No. 6; Keiko Sekino, No. 3; Cecelia Han, No. 2.
D flight winners: Lynn Baidack, 35, low gross; Neva Senske, 25, low net.
—Linda Herman
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LW Men’s Golf League
Seven Leisure World Men’s Golf League members and two guests—Matt Shockley and Andrew Tierney—played at the 5,800-yard par-71 River View Golf Course in Santa Ana on May 10.
River View offers a unique golfing experience that isn’t duplicated anywhere else in Orange County. Several of the golf holes play alongside and across the Santa Ana River channel as it winds its way from the inland mountains to the ocean. The course traverses the wide riverbed several times and requires driving accuracy to prevent even well hit balls from rolling into the river or it’s sandy banks from the sloping fairways.
With a well-maintained course every golfer shot net at or under par. Guest Tierney was closest to the pin on the 100-yard, all over water, par-3 ninth hole, and the demanding 150-yard par-3 second hole frustrated the players, and no one landed on the green in one. Sam Choi had the fewest putts in the A flight, while Bob Munn had fewest putts in the B. Choi had three birdies, Fujio Norihiro had two, while Munn, Tierney, and Chris Lankford had one each.
A flight winners (handicaps of 0-19): Lankford, 6 under 65; Choi and Norihiro, 5 under 66, second; Clay Fischer, 3 under 68, third; Tierney, 2 under 69, fourth.
B flight winners (handicaps over 19): Munn 8 under 71, first place; Bill McKusky, 3 under 68, second; Matt Shockley, 1 under 70, third.
Eight league members and guest Matt Schockley challenged the par-71 Meadowlark Golf Course in Huntington Beach on May 13.
With decent weather and no wind, five of the eight golfers scored at or under par. Tom Ross was closest to the pin on the 140-yard par-3 (all over water) seventh hole, and the diabolical 150-yard par-3 16th hole again thwarted the golfers from landing on the green in one. Fujio Norihiro and Jim Goltra had the fewest putts in the A flight, while Ross had fewest putts in the B. Sam Choi and Goltra had two birdies, while Bill McKusky and Norihiro had one birdie each.
A flight winners (handicaps of 0-19): Goltra, 6 under 65, first place; Clay Fischer, 4 under 67, second; Norihiro, 2 under 69, third; Chris Lankford and Choi, fourth.
B flight winners (handicaps over 19): Munn, 6 under 65, first place; Ross, 2 under 69, second; Bill McKusky and Shockley, third.
The Monday and Friday golf leagues play at four local courses, all within 15-20 minutes of Leisure World. These courses are always quite full, so advance league reservations are required with a sign-up sheet available at each round.
There is a prize pool for each round that players are not obligated to enter. Rewards are given for low net in each flight, birdies, closest to the pin on two par threes, and for the lowest number of putts in each flight. Holes-in-one and eagles (2 under par), although infrequent, are generously rewarded. Those interested in playing can contact Gary Stivers at 714-313-3697 or Dave LaCascia at 801-674-5975.
—Dave LaCascia
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FRANK’S GARDENING SERVICE
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562-596-0559 Leisure World Decorators. Interiors-Cabinets-Countertops/Window-Frames/Patios. 40+ Years-in-LW. Handyman-Services. Contractor License 723262. LW Decor Inc. 562-596-0559 Exp 8/14
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Bel-Rich PAINTING. Small-Jobs, Bathrooms, Walls, Accent-Walls & MORE! Call Bret 714-220-9702. Business License 705131. Exp 7/10
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Painting service for exterior or interior repairs, texture/drywall/cabinets/skylights/gates/frames. Joshua 714-267-6756. State Contractor License 1081798. Exp 2/26/2025
SKYLIGHT SERVICES
SKYLIGHTS CLEAN AND REPAIR Licensed and insured Dan (562) 841-3787 SB Business License BRA0002. Exp 6/12
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SKYLIGHT Cleaning & Repairs, Eugene (714) 774-4385. Contractor License 634613-B. Exp 8/14/2024
WINDOW WASHING
BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS. 40+ YEARS EXPERIENCE. PHIL (562)-881-2093. SB Business License AB0001. Exp 6/26
Leisure World Helping Leisure World
Does your walker need new tennis balls? Delivery and installation provided. Please provide your name and phone number. Free of charge. Contact Diane Hart 714-955-2885.
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“ROLLIN THUNDER” GOLF CART CLUB
Offering FREE advice on buying/selling of your golf cart. Also batteries and Safety Flags. 562-431-6859
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Help the Emergency Information Council bring disaster preparedness information to Leisure World by donating your unwanted vehicle. Call (855) 500-7433 or visit www.careasy.org/nonprofit/emergency-information-council.
INSURANCE PROVIDER
CONDO/HOMEOWNER/AUTO INSURANCE. For a no obligation proposal call me (Joe Lee, Leisure World resident) 562-857-4480 or email jleeauto123@gmail.com License 0815240. Exp 6/19
HOME CARE PERSONAL ASSISTANT
EXPERIENCED Caregiver available to assist with/Daily-Care/Doctor-Appointments/Errands/Available_24/7. 949-899-7770.SB Business License HEL0006. Exp 6/05
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CHRISTIAN HOME CARE
Experienced, knowledgeable caregivers. Honest/Assertive/Fluent-English. Hourly/Full-Time, doctor-appointments, errands. Bernadine/562-310-0280. Bonded/Insured. SB Business License BCS0002. Exp 8/07/2024
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MOST AFFORDABLE RATES with optimum service, 30-years+ Leisure-World Experience. Licensed/Reliable/Honest-Caregivers. 24-hours/Part-Time/Doctor-Appointments. References-available/Fluent-English. Ann/714-624-1911 and Heide/562-277-3650. SB Business License HYC0001. Exp 11/06/24
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EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER
Over 25+/years in Leisure-World with/Excellent References. Hourly or Live-in. Please-Call/Pampet/562-371-4895. SB License PAN0003. Exp 6/19
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Elderly care. Live-In/Live-Out. 30+/years experience. Cooking/Cleaning/Medications/Doctors/Companions. Experience with Dementia. Gloria/949-371-7425. SB Business License RAZ0002. Exp 7/10
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MARIA’S Experienced Caregivers. Run Errands/Doctor-Appointments/Cleaning/Part-Time/Full-Time/Live-In. 9xShifts. (562)-230-4648. SB Business License CAM0006. Exp 7/17
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LOVING ARMS CAREGIVING
Are you or a loved one in need of compassionate caregiving services? Look no further! Loving Arms Caregiving is here to support you with meal preparations, cleaning, Dr’s. appointment transportation, companionship and much more. Contact us at (562)754-4639 to learn more about how we can assist you or your loved one. HCO#194701039 Exp 6/19
BEAUTY SERVICES
Tammy Nguyen Phenix Salon. Service in private suite. One-customer/one-hairstylist. Sanitized & professional. Haircut for men-and-women. Shampoo/Set/Color/Highlights/Perms, Nails/Toenails. In-house service available. 13944 Seal Beach Boulevard, #116. Tammy Nguyen (714)-425-4198. Exp 6/05
HOUSE CLEANING
EXPERIENCED Housekeeper providing Weekly-and-Monthly/cleaning. Call/949-899-7770. SB Business License HEL0006
Exp 6/05
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MOVE-IN, MOVE-OUT. Walls, Floors, WINDOWS. PHIL 562-881-2093. Over 30 Years Experience! SB Business License AB0001. Exp 6/26
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GRACIAN’S HOUSECLEANING & WINDOWS. (Windows 10% off FIRST cleaning). General-housecleaning. Excellent referrals in Leisure-World. (562)-307-3861. 25/years-experience. SB Business License GRA0006. Exp 5/29
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GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING, 30+/years experience. Bi-weekly or monthly. Gloria/949-371-7425. SB Business License RAZ002. Exp 7/10
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Maria House-Cleaning. We’ll make your house look NICE-as-Possible! 15+/years-experience. We can work with/your schedule. Bi-weekly/Monthly. Deep-Cleaning. Call/Text/714-496-2885. Business License HER0008. Exp 7/17
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MAGALY’S CLEANING SERVICE. We make your home sparkle! 7-days/call anytime! Complete-cleaning. 562-505-1613
SB Business License M0001A. Exp 5/29
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Albert & Patricia House-Cleaning. Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly. (562)-397-4659, (323)-413-0830. SB Business License14206409. Exp 5/29
COMPUTERS
FRUSTRATED (562)755-6199
Everything for your computer (PC-or-Mac), Cellphone, TV, Stereo, any Electronic-Device. Tina Schaffer. SB Business License CIP0001 Exp 1/22/2025
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JOHN’S COMPUTER & TV SERVICES (562)-733-9193
All things computer related. LW-Resident. SB Business License FUH0001 Exp 7/17
TV SERVICES
JOHN’S TV & COMPUTER SERVICES (562)-733-9193
All things TV related. LW-Resident. SB Business License FUH0001 Exp 7/17
AUTOS WANTED
ANY KIND OF CAR
Cars/Motorcycle/Truck, Running-or-Not. We are local, call anytime! We pay cash and remove promptly! We do DMV and Release-of-Liability for you! Bonded/Licensed, since 1985! Call us 562-684-0901, we can come out and give you a quote. CA Business License 046854. Exp 6/05
golf carts/eLECTRIC CARTS/SCOOTERS/MOBILE CHAIRS FOR SALE
GOLF CARTS for Sale & Repairs. Call 714-292-9124. SB Business License 14206207. Exp 1/29/2025
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Sprinter Shoprider Deluxe with/4-Wheels (4XL Wheeler), Front/Rear-Baskets. In great condition! Asking/$725/OBO. Call/(562)-552-0451
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Golf-Cart. Two-covers, Newer Batteries, Lights, Turn Signals, Horn, New Ignition. $2,000 562-594-7549.
Golf cart tires
Golf Cart Tires in Leisure-World with “SPECIALTY TIRES”. All-Standard-Sizes and MORE! 1-800-847-9593. SB Business License SPE0007. Exp 6/12
Transportation
INEXPENSIVE SHUTTLE. AIRPORTS/SHOPPING/DOCTORS, etc. 562-881-2093. SB License ABL0001. Exp 6/26
autos/boats/RV’s trailers FOR SALE
ELECTRIC CAR PADS
Installed at your residence. Call Frank/562-743-3832. Contractor’s License 779462. Exp 7/31
MOVING, HAULING & STORAGE SERVICES
J&D HAUL-AWAY AND CLEAN-UP SERVICE
No job too small! Fast/Reliable/Great-Prices. Seal Beach Business License BRA0002. 562-841-3787 Dan. Exp 6/12
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A FRIEND AND A TRUCK
Your-FRIENDLY-MOVERS. We-offer-HAULING-Service-too. ANY size job! Call (310)-387-2618. Business License RO263644. Exp 6/19
MISCELLANEOUS Wanted
Buying Antique and Vintage Furniture/MCM-Retro-Furnishings/Dressers/Desk/Antique-Jewelry/Navajo-Zuni-Jewelry/Vintage-Clothing/Men’s-Watches-and-Lighters/Toys/Novelities/Whimsical-Figures/Miscellaneous-Collectibles, ETC. 562-243-7229. Exp 7/17
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Patio Sale. Last-Friday_May-31st/9:00am-3:00pm, 1502 Golden Rain Road_Mutual-2/Apartment-46L. Lift-Chair/Hospital-and-Twin -Bed/TVs-and-Stands/Decor/Cabinets/Appliances/Seasonal-Items and MUCH MORE! 520-245-3003 Exp 6/05
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Coins/Comic-Books/Stamps/Watches/Pocket-Knifes/Radios/Digital-Cameras. Porcelain Horse & Dolls. Call for Appointment (562)-594-3975. Exp 6/12
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Like New, Dark Wood TV-Stand (562) 965-2045
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Patio/Garden Sale. Thursday/May-23rd & Friday/May24th, 8:30am-2:00pm. 1790 Sunningdale Road/Mutual-14/Unit-15i. Pots/Plants/Garden-Flags/Garden-Decorations/Wicker-Baskets/Plastic-Bins/Small-Containers/Purses/Hats/Deco-Pillows/Beach-Towels/Spinners/Lighted-Flowers. 714-501-0426
LEISURE WORLD APARTMENT FOR SALE
For Sale by Owner. Mutual-14/Unit-33a/Corner-Unit/2-Bedroom/1.5-Baths/Real-Wood-Floors/Washer-&-Dryer, Air/Conditioning. $475 562-760-5875
