March 18, 2021 BECAUSE YOUR HEARING MATTERS. We Offer You a Day Money-Back Guarantee* Ask for Cherie Most Insurances Accepted. (562) 608-1003 2999 Westminster Ave. Suite 104, Seal Beach y *Terms and conditions apply. See location for details. Getting There Together GRF SAFETY MESSAGE SB POLICE DEPARTMENT Prevent falls by using walkers safely Over the last two COVID-19 vaccine clinics, GRF staff noticed a large number of caregivers, family members, friends and neighbors pushing four-wheeled walker “rollators” while someone was sitting in the fixed seat. Surprisingly, when counseled, most people were oblivious of the risks of using Coffee with a Cop such devices incorrectly. Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal goes virtual March 24 injury in the U.S., and falls among older Seal Beach City Council Members adults can have especially serious conse- Sandra Massa-Lavitt and Tom Moore quences. invite the community to meet with them Walking aids are very important in and the Seal Beach Police Department helping many older adults maintain their at a virtual Coffee with a Cop event. The mobility. However, it is important to make event will be held Wednesday, March sure people use these devices safely. 24, at 6 p.m. A rollator is a mobility aid that consists Often the community’s only inter- of a metal frame mounted on three or four action with the police is during a time wheels. A pair of handlebars is positioned of emergency or other crisis. During on one side. The person pushes it forward these events, the community is left with while walking. The rollator gives stability questions about police practices and and balance. procedures. Walkers are often used by frail and Coffee with a Cop events are de- vulnerable older adults, people for whom signed to provide an opportunity for falls can have serious health consequences. the community to ask questions, voice Over the last dozen years, Leisure World Anna Derby concerns and get to know their police stats show that falls involving rollators LW residents line up as they wait for their turn at a recent COVID-19 vaccina- department. The relaxed nature of this have continued at a steady rate despite tion clinic. During these clinics, a large number of people were seen using their event is intended to allow the police de- the fact that all new walkers now have rollators as wheelchairs, which can lead to falls and serious injury. Because partment to get to know the community, a manufacturer sticker warning against there are wheels on all its legs, even leaning heavily on it can be a major and for community members to get to using them as wheelchairs. Educational safety hazard. Walkers can easily roll out from underneath users as they lean know the officers who serve Seal Beach. articles have also been periodically printed on them, even if they are using the hand brakes. The event is informal, with no speeches, in the LW Weekly presentations or agendas. A walker with four wheels, brakes and ROLLATORS VS. WALKERS The goal is to strengthen the relation- an attached chair is commonly known as • About one-third of the people aged 65 years and older fall once a year, and half of ship between the City of Seal Beach, the a rolling walker, or rollator. The chair is those aged 80 years and older fall every year. Seal Beach Police Department and the attached to the rollator so if the user gets • Walkers can partially support a person’s weight while he is walking or standing. Those tired, he or she can sit down and take a community. with poor balance, weakness while standing, or who need firm immobile support to help break. This type of rollator is not designed The event will be held on Facebook them walk should not use a rollator. They should use a walker instead. Live. Those interested in joining the Seal to be used as a wheelchair or to transport someone. • The rollator is a walking aid only and should not be used as a transportation device. Beach Police Department for this event Don’t try to push someone in a rollator because most rollators don’t have the strength or can visit the SBPD’s Facebook page at The safety instructions for all rollators carrying capacity for this type of movement. The welding for the rollator may give out if https://www.facebook.com/SealBeach- clearly indicate that no one should attempt too much weight is placed upon it. PoliceDepartment. SAFETY, page 3 For more information about the Seal Beach Police Department or this virtual COVID-19 Coffee with a Cop event, contact Lt. Nick Nicholas at [email protected] or (562) 799-4100, ext. 1160. Next LW vaccination clinic is set for Saturday The next vaccination clinic sponsored by OptumCare and the GRF, in cooperation with the Orange County Health Care Agency, will be held Saturday, March 20. People who have pre- registered to receive the Pfizer vaccine at Leisure World Seal Beach may get their first dose appointment for this Saturday. All registered LW residents over 65 who have not yet had a shot will be contacted by email from Calendly if they registered online. All registered residents over 65 who registered by phone will be contacted by phone for their appointment. If any doses are available after those over 65 have been of- fered an appointment, registrants under 65 may be contacted. They will be selected at random. Those who are under 65, GRF GRF ID RENEWAL employees or registered caregivers may be called on standby at WHO: Residents in Mutuals 2, 3, 4, 5, any time on clinic day. People are advised to be prepared to come 10, 16, 17 to Clubhouse 6 immediately if called. If calls go unanswered, WHAT: GRF photo identification card the next registrant in line will be called, so be alert. renewal LWer Pam Grier received her first shot last month at a LW People who cannot keep their appointments, have had a WHERE: Stock Transfer Office, ground COVID-19 vaccination clinic. More than 4,200 residents over vaccinations elsewhere or will not be available in three weeks floor of the Administration Building 65 have received first and second doses since the clinics for the second dose should email [email protected] so appoint- WHEN: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays began in January. Studies show that the Pfizer vaccine is ments can be offered to the next person in line. Instructions for and Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 95-percent effective at preventing laboratory-confirmed where to come and what to bring to appointments will be given For more information, see page 3. COVID-19 illness in people without evidence of previous on the email or phone call. Do not call or email during this time infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control. so staff can concentrate on making appointments. THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION, LEISURE WORLD, SEAL BEACH, CA I WWW.LWSB.COM 2 March 18, 2021 | www.lwsb.com y February Security Reports CAP FOOD The following is the remainder music for sixth time in 30 days. Distribution is today of Security reports filed in Febru- No music heard. Free food is available in Leisure ary. Totals are recorded over a 28- •Feb. 26, 5:32 p.m., Mutual 3 World to eligible residents who are day period. Part 1 was printed in Resident complained of noises 60 years or older through Com- the March 11 issue of LW Weekly. coming from the attic; nothing munity Action Partnership of NOISE COMPLAINTS-14 was heard. Orange County (CAPOC), which • Feb. 4, 7:25 p.m., Mutual 2 •Feb. 26, 2:35 a.m., Mutual 11 has a monthly distribution site by Resident stated noises coming Resident complained of a Clubhouse 4. The next food dis- from the attic. No issue found at loud radio. Security asked the tribution will be today, March 18. the scene. other resident to lower the volume Every third Thursday from •Feb. 5, 7:51 a.m., Mutual 3 and was verbally abused by foul 9-11 a.m., qualified people receive Contractors at the scene ad- language. The complaining party 40 pounds of food, including vised to begin work after 8 a.m. stated she would advise Mutual canned fruit, vegetables, meat, •Feb. 6, 1:50 a.m., RV Lot president. rice, juice, cereal and more. A generator was found run- INJURY REPORT-10 Eligible seniors must live in ning overnight. •Feb. 13, 12:25 p.m., Mutual 8 Leisure World, be at least 60 years •Feb. 8, 12:45 p.m., Mutual 1 A resident fell and was taken of age and meet income guidelines Resident reported a screaming to hospital. as follows: up to $1,354 a month neighbor. No issue was found at •Feb. 14, noon, Mutual 3 for one person; $1,832 for a two- the scene. A resident fell out of motorized person household; and $2,311 for A driver lost control of his car, which crashed into Taco Surf. •Feb. 9, 11:22 p.m., Mutual 4 wheelchair. a three-person household. To sign The Seal Beach Police Department is requesting the public’s Resident stated next door •Feb. 19, 11:43 a.m., Mutual 8 up, bring a photo ID and proof of assistance in identifying this vehicle and driver. If you have any neighbor causing loud noises. A resident lost his balance income (Social Security/SSI state- information related to this incident, contact Officer Erin Enos Neighbor was not at home. while getting off his bike. ment, letter or bank statement or at [email protected] or (562) 799-4100, ext. 1605. •Feb. 12, 12:20 a.m., Mutual 4 •Feb. 23, 4:40 p.m., Health Care paycheck stub). SBPD Continuing complaint of loud Center (HCC) People who are unable to apply music. No music heard at scene. A HCC employee tripped and themselves or pick up the food •Feb. 14, 6:15 a.m., Mutual 17 fell in the HCC rear parking lot. may send a proxy to act on their Hit and run collision damages restaurant During an overnight rainstorm, a driver traveling on Pacific Coast A neighbor was allegedly mak- •Feb. 26, 9:32 a.m., Mutual 6 behalf with appropriate ID. People Highway lost control of the vehicle, causing it to collide with a local ing noise. A resident walking to his who need help arranging a proxy restaurant. The driver fled the scene prior to police arrival. •Feb. 14, 3:04 p.m., Mutual 15 vehicle collapsed and was taken can call GRF Member Resource On Wednesday, March 10, at about 1:42 a.m., the Seal Beach Police A neighbor was allegedly mak- to LAMC. Liaison Cindy Tostado at (562) Department responded to a call of a burglary alarm at the Taco Surf ing noise. •Feb. 26, 7:04 a.m., Mutual 6 431-6586, ext. 317. •Feb. 16, 11:45 p.m., Mutual 7 A resident walking a dog was restaurant located at 16281 Pacific Coast Highway. When officers Resident complained of a loud pulled to the ground. arrived, they learned that the business had not been burglarized but radio. No issue was discovered at •Feb. 27, 12:10 p.m., St. An- SCE Payment Alert discovered significant structural damage to the exterior of the closed the scene. drews Gate area Southern California Edison and unoccupied business. •Feb. 22, 2:56 a.m., Mutual 4 A man fell off his scooter while (SCE) is planning a system shut- Evidence at the scene indicated that a vehicle traveling at a high Resident complained of a loud crossing street–no transport. down March 31-April 5 relating to rate of speed collided with the business. radio. No radio heard at the scene. •Feb. 27, 9:35 a.m., CH 6 its outsourced payment processing A review of the restaurant’s video surveillance system showed a •Feb. 23, 4:38 a.m., Mutual 2 A resident fell in parking lot. that will affect LW shareholders vehicle driving northbound on Pacific Coast Highway, hydroplaning Resident complained of music •Feb. 27, 12:50 p.m., Mutual 14 who remit SCE payments directly across several lanes of traffic, spinning out of control and colliding from another residence. No music A resident became ill while to the GRF Finance Office. To with the building. heard. sitting on his porch and was avoid late payments during this After the crash, the driver fled the scene northbound on Pacific •Feb. 25, 1:40 a.m., Mutual 4 transported to LAMC. period, shareholders should mail Coast Highway. Resident complained of loud SECURITY, page 13 payments directly to SCE. Investigators believe the suspect vehicle is an older model, light gray or silver pick-up truck, with an extended cab and tinted win- dows. The vehicle sustained major collision damage to the entire right passenger side. The Seal Beach Police Department is requesting the public’s as- PREPARED sistance in identifying this vehicle and driver. If you have any infor- mation related to this incident, contact Officer Erin Enos at eenos@ for today sealbeachca.gov or (562) 799-4100, ext. 1605. STRONGER GRF Construction Update LW POOL tomorrow The GRF is awaiting the approval of plans submitted in early Febru- ary from the City of Seal Beach and Orange County before work can resume at the pool. Once permits are issued, construction will begin. At that time, an updated construction schedule will be completed Our dedicated team is here as you explore senior living options. We are and publicized in the LW Weekly. committed to delivering a platinum lifestyle, while also focusing on health, MJ Jurado has finished installation of a sewer line for the pool safety, and well-being for residents. Foremost, we believe that community backwash system. and connection with others are essential during this time. Looking ahead, we’ve taken steps that will allow residents, and new residents, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when available. We invite you to join a senior living community that puts safety first and makes every effort to come out SCE stronger on the other side. REBATE

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The GRF Architectural Design replacing lost certificates, etc.) The Stock Transfer Office is Review Committee (ADRC) met and to be a candidate for GRF ready to issue new IDs to those March 15 to consider relocating and Mutual board representation. in Mutuals 2, 10, 16 and 17 who the statue, which has sparked an The Stock Transfer Office is- still need them, and to remind outpouring of negative feedback sues IDs , which expire every five residents in Mutuals 3, 4 and 5 that from LW residents since it was years, in a rotating schedule. In they need to renew IDs in 2021. installed last month. A motion to 2020, Mutuals 2, 10, 16 and 17 No appointment is needed. move it to the LW Library failed. were up for ID renewals, but only People can stop at the Stock Trans- The issue will be reconsidered at 915 out of 1,326 residents did so. fer Office on the ground floor of an ADRC meeting at 1 p.m. on In a year of unprecedented the Administration Building dur- March 25 in Clubhouse 4. Any ing business hours. The office is recommendation to relocate the open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday statue will then go before the full SAFETY and Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. by from page 1 GRF Board at a special meeting on window-service only. The office April 5 at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. to push the rollator while is closed to the public. The statue is now located at The statue may be moved to a new site. someone is sitting in the seat, Residents will need to bring the northeast corner of Golden placement, calling the location woman Irma Heinrichs and GRF and the various manufacturers their expired ID cards. Expiration Rain Road and St. Andrews Drive, at the crossroads of LW unsafe. President Susan Hopewell said warn that using the rollator as a dates are located on the right side near the LW Pool’s exterior wall. People also criticized the lack of they expect differences of opinion wheelchair or to transport some- of ID cards. After its installation on Feb. community input in the process of in this community but denounced one “may result in serious injury Lost or stolen cards can be 25, hundreds of LW residents accepting and locating the statue. the deluge of disrespectful social or death.” replaced by completing a Certifi- complained on social media that GRF director Paula Snowden media postings attacking the The Mayo Clinic offers six cate of Lost ID form in the Stock the artwork did not represent responded by saying that the statue. It was donated as a gift to safety tips on using a walker. Transfer Office. There is a $20 LW’s active community. statue was considered in public LW by Leah and John Perrotti, 1. Types of walkers: If stability replacement fee, which can be Monday’s ADRC meeting meetings over the course of a who chose the made-in-America is a significant concern, a walker waived if there is a police report drew more than a dozen residents, year, with little resident interest. bronze to be “a thought-provok- without wheels is a good choice. that can be verified by the Stock who attended via livestream and GRF Directors Carole Damoci ing, beautiful work of art, evoking But if you need help walking, a Transfer Office. in person to protest its prominent and Carol Levine, ADRC Chair- fond memories of loved ones.” two-wheeled walker allows you to place weight on the walker as you move. If you do not need to lean on the walker for balance, you will walk faster with a four- wheel walker. 2. Selecting a grip: Most walk- LIVE BRIGHT ers come with plastic grips, but you can add foam or soft grip cov- ers. 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Live Bright_8.3125x10_LeisureWorld.indd 1 2/25/2021 11:22:44 AM 4 March 18, 2021 | www.lwsb.com y Perspectives Letters to the Editor Editor: Editor: whimsical little dancing girl or Also there is nothing wrong in the community and the beach The benefits to living in Lei- The Perrottis lovingly gave us the sports statues we see through- with the execution of the sculp- life of Seal Beach. sure World just keep coming. a piece of art that is so special, out LW, nor do we even think ture, and the artist has done a Please rethink how inap- Thanks to Randy Ankeny, execu- particularly at this difficult time. we might slightly resemble our good job of depicting an elderly propriate the sculpture is in its tive director, and Kathy Thayer, Although art is always potentially friend (Twiggy) outside of the couple in their twilight years. current placement, where all new- assistant recreation manager, who controversial, when it is given Stock Transfer Office. However, this should be moved comers to LW will see a static and both worked with the Orange through kindness and love, it has But we enjoy and look at them to Veterans Plaza near the LW complacent couple who appear to Country Health Care Agency to to be cherished, even if it’s not to all, including our artistic globe Library. It is entirely contrary to be at the end of life’s spectrum. help residents receive COVID-19 your taste! In fact, it’s good to cre- and armillary sundial, and we ap- the marketing of LW. A golfer would be much more vaccinations without leaving our ate dialogue especially during our preciate the added beauty we see Ever since it debuted, LW was appropriate in that setting or even community. virus isolation. Art causes con- everywhere, even if some are not marketed toward new retirees a walker with a dog would better Appreciation also goes to the versation among people! to “our taste”—just as we appreci- who seek an active life, with golf, reflect the LW lifestyle that will medical staff and volunteers who Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. ate beautiful gardens and people’s swimming, pickleball, exercise attract potential buyers. worked the vaccination center Perrotti for bringing this spark interpretations of their homes. classes and more. Before the Mitzi Winks efficiently and graciously, even of joy and interest to us Leisure We give a hearty thank you pandemic one could be as active Mutual 5 handling the larger groups neces- Worlders. very much for a much-appreci- as one chose to be. sitated by the weather delay. Joyce Basch ated addition to LW. The message of two sedentary Letters to the Editor should include Kay Hudnall Mutual 11 T. Green individuals is not representative your name, Mutual number and Mutual 7 Mutual 4 of LW and its mission. If we want phone number, and be emailed to to sustain LW, it must continue to Editor: Editor: [email protected] or typed attract new buyers who want to After speaking with three We want to make a special ef- Editor: and delivered to the LW Weekly be vigorous participants engaged owners in Mutual 3 and two in fort to thank all those responsible I consider myself vibrant office in the Amphitheater Building. Mutual 9, I have found no one for the wonderful gift and art and active like the other people who relates to the figures sitting installation in LW. It’s beautiful I know here. The statue donated at the St. Andrews intersection. and puts a smile on our faces by the Perrottis (March 4) is the The sculpture does not seem every time we pass by. It’s a little opposite. Podiatry House Calls to represent Southern California, Rockwell-esque­—well done! I’ve only heard bad comments Seal Beach or the swimming pool As a pair of the “younger old- about it, and it should be removed. Foot care in the location. ers” here in LW (as some folks call Thank you. comfort of your home Some of us think the art us), we very much appreciate and Les Feller would be better placed at the LW are grateful for art of all types. Mutual 15 We treat and trim Library/Veterans Plaza. Like many people in LW, we toenails, painful corns We just felt the need to express have traveled to many countries Editor: I realize the statue on the cor- and calluses an opinion. and have seen16 and appreci- Thank you. ated much. Art of all mediums nerProudly of St. Andrews Featuring and Golden Medicare accepted Carl Reggiardo is just that, art! 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Licensed, Bonded • Contractors #347062 y www.lwsb.com | March 18, 2021 5 Government GRF Meetings Carport Cleaning Mutual Meetings Schedule 2021 Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Since most of the holidays in Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Public 2021 fall on workdays for LWSB’s mutual boards (schedule subject to change). health and safety measures will be in place to protect membership cleaning contractor, all carports and staff, with limited in-person seating at Clubhouse 4. Physical will be cleaned this year on the Thurs., March 18 Mutual 2 distancing and wearing a face mask are required. actual holiday, with the exception virtual...... 9 a.m. of Thanksgiving (Nov. 25). The Thurs., March 18 Mutual 11 Thurs., March 18 Mini Farms Sub-Committee following carports will be cleaned virtual...... 1:30 p.m. Mini Farms...... 1 p.m. the morning of Nov. 30: Mon., March 22 Mutual 8 (open forum, 9:15 a.m.) Tues., March 23 GRF Board Monthly Meeting Mutual 11: Carports 130 -131 virtual...... 9:30 a.m. Clubhouse 4...... 10 a.m. Mutual 15: Carports 7-8, 10 Wed., March 24 Mutual 10 Wed., March 24 Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee and 13 virtual...... 9 a.m. Clubhouse 4...... 1 p.m. Mutual 16: Carport 9 Thurs., March 25 Mutual 1 Thurs., March 25 Architectural Design Review Committee virtual...... 9 a.m. Clubhouse 4...... 1 p.m. The following carports will be Fri., March 26 Mutual 6 Fri., March 26 Executive Session of the Executive Committee cleaned that afternoon: virtual...... 9:30 a.m. virtual...... 1 p.m. Mutual 15: Carports 3, 6, Thurs., April 1 COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee 11-12 Clubhouse 4...... 1 p.m. GRF BOD Meeting Agenda Fri., April 2 GRF Board Executive Session Tuesday, March 23, 10 a.m. virtual...... 1 p.m. Clubhouse 4 and via Livestream Mon., April 5 Special GRF Board Meeting To view the live GRF Board meeting, go to www.lwsb.com. The Clubhouse 4...... 10 a.m. livestreaming uses YouTube live and terminates at the close of Mon., April 5 Recreation Committee the meeting. Clubhouse 4...... 1 p.m. Street Sweeping Wed., April 7 Physical Property Committee GRF trust streets are swept 1) Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance Clubhouse 4...... 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the 2) Roll Call Thurs., April 8 Communications/IT Committee month. Parked vehicles must be 3) President’s Comments Clubhouse 4...... 1 p.m. removed from trust streets before a) Announcements Fri., April 9 Executive Committee midnight the night before. Con- 4) Seal Beach City Council Member’s Update Clubhouse 4...... 1 p.m. tact Mutual directors to find out 5) Shareholder/Member Comments Mon., April 12 Mutual Administration Committee when your carports are scheduled a) Written, submitted prior to meeting Clubhouse 4...... 1 p.m. for sweeping. b) Verbal, via live streaming Note: Foundation Shareholders/Members are permitted to make com- ments before the meeting business of the Board begins. The Open Meeting CALL FOR CANDIDATES Act allows boards of directors to establish reasonable time limits for the open forum and for speakers to address the board. (Civ. Code §4925(b).) Each speaker is limited to: four minutes when there are no more than 15 Mutual and GRF election cycle begins speakers; three minutes for 16-25; and two minutes for more than 26. Since 1962, Leisure World, Seal GRF Board. It is the strength of the an easy job; it takes time, effort and 6) Consent Calendar Beach, has operated on a united vast and varied experience each a willingness to donate a portion a) Committee/Board meetings for the month of February community spirit. There is no one director has, as well as the collective of everyday life to the community. i) Minutes of the Feb. 1 Recreation Committee Board Meeting more interested in their home, strength of the Board, that builds As a community of more than ii) Minutes of the Feb. 3 Physical Property Committee Board Mutual and community than community and protects LW’s 9,000 highly qualified sharehold- Meeting LWers and their fellow sharehold- lifestyle and homes. The skills and ers, there is so much expertise to iii) Minutes of the Feb. 12 Executive Committee Board Meeting ers. Only they can truly understand knowledge a person has compiled offer. New ideas and perspectives b) GRF Board of Directors Minutes, Feb. 23 the value of the LW life and lifestyle through the years will be put to are always needed, which means c) March GRF Board Report, dated March 23 and have the motivation to see their good use; everyone has the ability volunteers are needed. 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Find a specialist. 800-MEMORIAL memorialcare.org/HeartVascular 10 March 18, 2021 | www.lwsb.com y Arts Leisure & Technology Classes Bring the whimsy of spring to the front door by Miryam By Patty Marsters ribbon about a third of the way up [email protected] from the base to form a vase. To Miryam Fernandez’s tech- the umbrella folds, add newspa- nology classes are held every Officially, spring starts on per, tissue paper or used grocery other Tuesday at 2 p.m. Topics Saturday, March 20. If you haven’t bags, then arrange roughly two change each session, all of which already, you can now say farewell dozen artificial blooms to fill out are closed captioned. For an to winter and welcome the bright the top. (You can do this with invitation, email Fernandez at colors of the new season. And real flowers in aqua tubes also, [email protected]. If you what better way to announce your but you’ll need to replace them need help setting up a micro- fondness for spring than hanging as they wither.) Use the handle phone and/or video or have other something on your front door? (Or to hang it on your door. connectivity issues, call Bonnie anywhere in your home, really.) Bucket or Wall Basket: To Cooper at (562) 822-6358 before Below are some ideas for a protect the woven or wooden class begins. fresh wreath celebrating spring. base, it’s suggested to line the Registration is required at Seed Packets: After you’ve inside with paper towels or brown least six hours prior to allow for planted your Mini Farm plot, share craft paper before proceeding. technological issues. some gardening cheer by pinning Puncture a couple of holes in the March 30: Facebook 12 to 14 empty seed packets to a back, then thread through wire April 13: iPhone 12-inch foam wreath. Add a few to use for hanging. Once that’s April 27: Beginner’s Guide faux flowers and maybe a bright in place, fill the inside with floral to Gmail ribbon, and it’s ready to hang. foam, into which you can set silk ••• Butterflies: Nature-lovers flowers and greenery. If there’s Important Reminders often equate the migration of room, consider adding a bird’s • It’s been reported that Rhopalocera with the colorful No fairies for your Fairy Garden wreath? You can substitute nest or other sweet touch. fraudsters are using telemarket- season, so adding representations woodland creatures, garden gnomes, etc. Fairy Garden: Glue moss ing calls, emails, text messages, of monarchs and painted ladies to and secure to the inside bottom of some crystal beads to fishing line to a foam wreath (or buy a pre- social-media platforms and even décor feels appropriate here. Glue the can. Using wire cutters, trim threaded through the holes of covered form), then attach a scene door-to-door visits to collect per- a boxwood garland to a 12-inch down the stems of a bouquet of the waterspout. Picture-hanging of miniature fairies, gnomes and sonal information and finances foam wreath, then add imitation faux flowers and greenery; you’ll wire looped around the top of other fantastical items. Attach a from individuals while promising butterflies, daisies and maybe want the blooms to peek out the the handle provides an easy way string of battery-powered mini to provide a vaccination. Please some baby’s breath. Loop a long top of the watering can, with to secure your creation to a nail twinkle lights for a magical touch. be careful! length of ribbon through the top maybe some greenery dangling or hook. Whatever you decide to • Apple, Microsoft, IRS, Social to hang on any door. down the front. Or you can wrap Umbrella Blooms: Use an old decorate your door with, make Security, etc., will never contact Watering Can: Find an old a burlap strip around the top of hook-handled umbrella, or buy it your own. And if you complete you by phone, text or email. metal watering can or pick up a the can’s opening, securing it in a cheap one in a bright spring any of the projects above, please If there’s a problem with your colorful plastic one at any garden place with glue, then tying a rustic palette online. Untie but do not share a photo with us by emailing account, they will shut you down center. Cut some floral foam to fit bow. For a fun water effect, string open it, then wrap a coordinating [email protected]. until you contact them.

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• Thursday: Domino’s Pizza—call ahead for special orders, wings and salads offered, 3:30-7 p.m., cash/cards, (562) 493-2212. • Friday: Katella Deli—deli favorites, appetizers, salads, hot entrées; specials of the day available onsite, 3:30-5:30 p.m., cash/cards. Call ahead at (562) 594-8611, or order online at www.katellabakery.com. • Saturday: Naples Rib Co.—barbecue, salads, sandwiches; 2-4 p.m., cash/cards, (562) 439-RIBS. Order ahead at www.rib- company.com/LW for faster service. • Sunday: Closed. • Monday: Kabobaholic Food Truck—chicken or meat kabobs, gyros, falafel, loaded fries, 3:30-5:30 p.m., cash/cards. To preorder, go to www.kabobaholicft.com or text (949) 400-4696; mention LWSB when ordering. • Tuesday: Taco Tuesday—Mexican favorites, plus hot dogs, burgers and fries, 5-7 p.m., cash/cards, no preorders. The Joyful Line Dance Class is held at Veterans Plaza every Wednesday from 2-3:30 p.m., • Wednesday: The Skewer—Middle Eastern and Mediterra- except for the fourth Wednesday, when it runs 3-4:30 p.m. Under Jojo Weingart’s leadership, nean fare, shawarma, falafel, fries, hummus, and salads, 2-4 p.m. members take the lead to display their favorite dances. All participants are required to wear View all options at skewerstruck.com/menu. face masks and follow the rules of social distancing; they must also wear exercise shoes—no ••• flip-flops or sandals are allowed. All shareholders are welcome to join this free class. For more All Grab ’n’ Go events take place rain or shine. Masks and information, call Anna Derby at (562) 301-5339. 6-foot social distancing required and strictly enforced. For more information or to offer feedback, call (562) 431-6586, ext. 398. Video Producers Chess Club On-call bus service is available weekdays from 4:30 p.m., when Zoom Meetings The Chess Club publishes regular service ends; weekends are on-call at any time. Call (562) weekly puzzles to keep the love of 431-6586, ext. 379. The Video Producers Club the game alive, since members can- Watch for LW Live! alerts for daily menus. Vendors are offers free, weekly Zoom classes, not currently meet to play in person. subject to change. Sign up for LW Live at http://www.lwsb. as well as a social opportunity. This week’s puzzle is checkmate com/lw-live-sign-up/. Classes are as follows: in three moves. White moves first. • Monday, 2 p.m.: Zoom class Any answer by black, and the for iPad and Mac users hosted by white’s third move is checkmate. Fred Carpenter. For an invite to his The solution to this week’s Senior Cuisine Delivered class, email [email protected]. puzzle’s first move is Rg8; the white Experience restaurant-quality meals specially made for Orange • Wednesday, 10 a.m.: Begin- Rook moves from G7 to G8. County’s older adults, delivered safely to your home. Choose from ners’ Zoom class for Windows and among your favorite participating restaurants and caterers, and Android users with Charlie Gug- receive lunch and dinner for two for four or six days a week. Meals gino. For an invite to this class, are affordably priced at $9.95 each, with no additional delivery costs. email [email protected]. Literature Art Contest Customers receive $15 off when they subscribe for two weeks. Use • Thursday, 10 a.m.: Begin- The Leisure World Library code 15OFF at checkout. There is a $7.50 discount for the first week, ners’ and Intermediate Zoom is sponsoring a Literature Art and a $7.50 discount for the second week. class for Windows and Android Contest, for which LWers are Meal providers for the Seal Beach area include Blue Stone Kitchen, users and for beginning Video asked to re-create a scene or pay Jewish Community Services of OC, Norms and Zest in a Bowl. The Producers with host Joseph tribute to a suggested famous provider will contact you to arrange delivery. No meal prepara- Valentinetti. For an invite to this work of fiction. tion is needed; just heat and eat. Place your order online at https:// class, email [email protected]. Any artistic medium—paint, seniorcuisinedelivered.mealsonwheelsoc.org/collections/resturaunts/ • Thursday, 5:30 p.m.: The ceramic, sculpture, wood, paper, seal-beach. For help or more information, call (714) 823-3294. one-hour Zoom Party Social, needlecraft or other handcraft— hosted by Valentinetti, is open to will be accepted, but artists should all residents. For an invite, email be mindful that submitted works [email protected]. will be on display outside for —Joe Osuna several hours. Participants will need to • “Alice in Wonderland” choose from among the following • “The Lion the Witch and Balance & classics, all of which have been the Wardrobe” adapted into movies: Completed entries, accompa- Stability Class • “The Great Gatsby” nied by a copy of the entry form, A Landmark Balance & Stabil- • “The Three Musketeers” should be dropped off at the library ity class is offered on Saturdays, 11 • “Frankenstein” April 12-15, between 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Instructor Adrianne Rosen- • “The Old Man and the Sea” p.m. Entry forms will be printed feld teaches the free, 40-minute • “Gone with the Wind” in the LW Weekly (see below), as class that focuses on balance, • “The Hobbit” well as available at the library. shifting weight and cognizant • “Huckleberry Finn” Artworks will be displayed at activities. It broadcasts at around • “Call of the Wild” Veterans Plaza on April 16 from 4:20-4:40 p.m. every day on the • “To Kill a Mockingbird” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with winners Spectrum Cable Channel 1390 • “Little Women” announced promptly at 2 p.m. and is available on youtube.com. • “Pride and Prejudice” First place receives $200, second Join the Zoom meeting by • “The Wizard of Oz” place receives $100, and third place visiting https://us02web.zoom. • “Treasure Island” receives $50 in Visa gift cards. us/j/84982522530; the meeting ID is 849 8252 2530, and the password is practice. Rosenfeld has certification GRF Library Literature Art Contest from the Fitness Aging Institute and an ACE Group exercise cer- Entry Form HUMOR tificate. For more information, email [email protected]. Bring entry and this form to LW Library April 12-15, 10 a.m.-2 Alloy cat looks for new delight p.m. Entries will be displayed April 16. No early drop-offs accepted. I was out on a good morning walk when I heard a screech- ing sound—like nails on a chalkboard. I cringed, and then LW Community Name ______looked around to find it was a common alloy cat sitting on a Guide 2021 neighbor’s porch rail. She was carefully cleaning her stainless- Mutual and Apartment ______steel paws with her raspy tongue. With a body of pure metal, If there are any changes to her every move creaked like an old garden gate. Stacked at her your information for the White Email Address ______feet were the beak, bones and ball bearings of what looked like Pages from 2019, or if you weren’t an old Firebird. For my own safety, I tiptoed backward until it included in 2019 but want to be in Phone number ______felt safe to run. the 2021 edition, contact pattym@ —Jim Schneiderman, Mutual 3 lwsb.com with your name and Book ______address and/or phone number. 12 March 18, 2021 | www.lwsb.com y GENEALOGY CLUB Candy Petersen offers new ideas on researching All are invited to the monthly She is currently a member of the meeting of the Leisure World Daughters of the American Revo- Genealogy Club on Wednesday, lution, the New England Histori- March 24, at 10 a.m. The presenta- cal and Genealogical Society, the tion is an excellent program for Southern California Genealogical new members and a refresher Society, Questing Heirs, and the for others. Leisure World Genealogy Club. Speaker Candy Petersen will Prior to moving to Leisure World, present “Getting Started in Gene- Petersen was a member of Tem- alogy—A Refresher Course,” in ecula Valley Genealogical Society, which she will go over the basics as well as the now-dissolved Lake as well as some new ideas for Elsinore Genealogical Society, for Golfers viewed the clouds billowing over Catalina on March 12. doing research. Candy Petersen which she previously served as Petersen, a retired paralegal, president, vice president, corre- Golf League Results has been involved in genealogy and periodicals, and participated sponding secretary, newsletter edi- A bright but cool morning Tom Ross, 3 over 73; third: Liz for more than 30 years. She has not in online courses to further her tor and membership chairperson. beckoned seven men on March 8 Meripol, plus fewest putts. only researched her own family, education. She has also done The March meeting will be at the Willowick Golf Club in Santa Both the Monday and Friday but also assisted others, including presentations to individuals and held on Zoom; for an invite, email Ana. The course is a challenging, Golf Leagues play at four local those who were adopted, in their groups in an effort to help people [email protected]. Ques- par-71, 6,000 yards, with several courses, all within 15 minutes of endeavors to find their roots. As a get started in their genealogy, as tions and comments are allowed exceptionally long par-5s, some Leisure World, starting between student of genealogy for the past well as taught others how to write at the end of the meeting. Contact elevated greens and deep bunkers, 7-7:30 a.m., except holidays. The 18 years, she has attended semi- their own stories or the stories of Mary Romero at (562) 810-4266 but no water hazards. courses are David L. Baker in nars and conferences, read books their ancestors. for more details. All scores are net (actual score Fountain Valley, Meadowlark in minus handicap). A Flight handi- Huntington Beach, Riverview caps range from 0-20; B flight is in Santa Ana, and Willowick in higher than 20. Garden Grove. In general, masks A Flight Winners: First place: are required at the pro shops, but Gary Stivers, with a nice 7 under optional while waiting to tee off. 64, plus fewest putts; second: Bill No masks are required on the put- McKusky, 2 over 74; third: Fujio ting greens, driving range or the Norihiro; fourth: John Petersen. course itself. Golfers are respect- B Flight Winners: First place: ful of one other’s personal space, Marv Ballard, 2 under 69; second: social distancing is observed, and Gene Vesely, plus fewest putts; there is no contact with others’ third: Lowell Goltra. equipment. Golf carts are single On March 12, a cold, sunny person only unless riders are from and wet morning greeted nine men the same household. and one woman at the Meadowlark LW Men’s Club membership is Golf Course in Huntington Beach. not required, and friends, ladies, Meadowlark is a par-70, 5,800-yard spouses and family are all welcome Lori Chamberlain course, with narrow, tree-lined to play and/or join. There is a prize Gayle Kozlowski (third from left) participated in an impromptu hula to “The Hukilau Song.” fairways, lots of water hazards, and pool for each round that players are HUI O HULA strategically placed bunkers. The not obligated to enter. Prizes are wet circumstances, slow greens, awarded for low gross in each flight, and on-and-off wind gusts led to birdies, closest to the pin on two LW visitor/future resident joins hula practice tricky playing conditions, with no par-3s, and lowest number of putts Oregonian Gayle Kozlowski and her daughter lyrics. The future LW resident had fun. rounds under par and no birdies. in each flight. Holes-in-One and recently visited fellow Long Beach High School Hui O Hula dancers get together to dance or just A Flight Winners: First place: eagles, although infrequent, are alumna Lori Chamberlain of Mutual 11. While move their bodies whenever the weather permits. tie between Dave La Cascia, Sti- generously rewarded. If interested, apartment hunting in the neighborhood, the trio They are looking forward to dancing at Donna vers and Ron Jackson, 2 over 72; contact McKusky (562) 430-8618 stopped to watch Hui O Hula dancers as they Copper’s neighborhood in Mutual 15 on Saturday, second: Norihiro, 3 over 73; third: or LaCascia (801) 674-5975. practiced. Asked if she had a favorite hula/song, March 20. Hula lessons are given at Veterans Plaza tie between McKusky and Larry Handicaps can be determined Kozlowski recalled dancing to “The Hukilau Song” every Thursday at 1:30 p.m.; everyone is welcome, Hillhouse; fourth: Jim Goltra. LaC- using local course handicap num- in Hawai’i. Hukilau is a way of fishing invented regardless of skill level. Dancers wear masks, dress ascia was closest to the pin on the bers and adjusted for the longer, by ancient Hawaiians, and the song is among the in layers, and go barefoot or wear soft shoes. Call 140-yard, par-3 seventh hole, and more difficult courses outside most popular at luaus (feasts with entertainment). (562) 431-2242 or email [email protected] for Jackson had fewest putts. Leisure World. Contact LaCascia Kozlowski was invited to join the group after instruc- more information. B Flight Winners: First place: for more information. tor Jojo Weingart demonstrated and explained the —JoJo Weingart Lowell Goltra, 2 over 72; second: —Dave LaCascia

Where We Live Where We Live Club has heard from more than 300 shareholders interested in feng shui workshops. As a result, the club is hoping to broadcast its workshops via SBTV 3. Everyone who signed up for the workshops will receive notifications about the broadcast schedule as well as a list of required materials. There is still time to sign up via email at [email protected] or snail mail at Where We Live Club, P.O. Box 2213, Seal Beach, CA 90740. The club hopes to offer in-person workshops starting in May. Master Gardener Zoom Workshops The GRF Mini Farm’s Master Gardeners are giving monthly work- shops on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Zoom links can be found on the mini farm website at www.lwsb.com/mini-farm/ on the morning of each workshop. All are welcome to attend, but current and prospective mini farmers are especially encouraged to join. The dates and topics are: April 8: Gopher Management May 13: Terrific Tomatoes June 10: Insect Pest Management More workshops will be offered later in the year, potentially in person. Connecting with the LW Weekly The LW Weekly office remains closed to the public in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Editors can be reached by phone and email; see page 4 of any edition for contact information. People may It was a rainy day on March 10, so there was no bicycle riding. But the Leisure Bicyclists got drop articles and classified ads into the letter slot on the brown door of together anyway for delicious modern Vietnamese and Asian fusion cuisine at the Brodard the News Building. The editorial deadline is Thursday for the following Chateau in Garden Grove. Join the group on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Thursday’s edition. All classified and display advertising will be accepted at 9 a.m. at the North Gate. Helmets, masks and safe shoes are a must. Call Mary Romero by telephone at (562) 430-0534; the deadline is Monday at 2:30 p.m. for further information at (562) 810-4266. y www.lwsb.com | March 18, 2021 13 Community SUNSHINE CLUB WATCH YOUR STEP The rain from How mental illness can affect Trust your gut if March 11 and the cold weather after your physical health as well things feel fishy produced a rare Jana Rogers of Mutual 7 said sight in Southern Dr. John Timberlake will talk about that a good friend from her past California. Diane how depression and anxiety are related to had reached out to her via email and Dennis Jensen common health conditions in seniors at and asked for a favor. Rogers said of Mutual 7 noticed the Sunshine Club’s next Zoom meeting she loves and trusts this friend the “snow” below on Friday, March 19, at 10 a.m. and agreed to help. the rain gutters and To join the Zoom meeting, go to “The friend said she was hav- made a snowman https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8498208974 ing problems with her bank and (pictured left) be- 3?pwd=UGR3RlZRaUJmWmlSNE9KdT fore the afternoon needed me to buy two, $100 gift sun melted it away. dNMUh3QT09. The meeting ID is 849 cards from Amazon” said Rog- It’s another exam- 8208 9743, and the passcode is 508742. ers. She told the friend that she ple of how quaran- Those who want to get the Zoom link would buy the cards at Ralphs and tine has made LW- by email should text their name, Mutual deliver them to her house. The ers more creative number and email address to (562) 301- friend responded that she would with their time. 5339 no later than today, March 18, at John Timberlake prefer that Rogers purchased 5 p.m. them online and forward them Depression can be triggered by common medical conditions that to her. Rogers felt uncomfortable older people often experience such as diabetes, chronic pain, Par- since she had never sent a gift kinson’s disease, arthritis, cancer, heart attack or stroke. About one card virtually before. However, in four people with a chronic medical condition develop depression her friend insisted that this was that needs treatment at some point. the only way that she could send Timberlake is a licensed clinical psychologist and provides private the cards. therapy services in Los Alamitos. He is well-versed in treating adults Rogers tried to call her, but and seniors with a variety of clinical diagnoses and has effectively the phone number was discon- treated persons experiencing difficulties with major life changes. nected. When she asked her Timberlake is a Medicare provider, and his area of expertise is adults friend to call her, the friend said ages 55 plus. she would later. The Sunshine Club brings LW leaders to meetings to introduce Rogers suddenly realized their organizations to the group. It also invites specialists from outside her friend had misspelled her Leisure World to share their experiences and ideas with club members. own name. Her friend is from For more information, contact Anna Derby at (562) 301-5339. another country and the email used a common American spell- ing. Rogers deleted the link and SECURITY SBTV-3 Listings stopped corresponding with the from page 2 people outside of the resident’s email address. • Feb. 1, 2:30 a.m., Mutual 2 unit–no one found outside. SBTV-3 airs on TWC-Spectrum Rogers did all of the right A resident tripped and fell–no • Feb. 14, 1:35 p.m., Mutual 4 Channel 3, Frontier Fios Channel 37 things in this situation. She did transport. A lost resident was confused and online streaming at sbtv3.org/ not allow herself to be hurried and attempted to walk into an- schedule. Have Roku? Go to http://roku. into buying the gift cards or MISCELLANEOUS other unit, but was taken home streamsource.tv/add/sbtv. The playback pressured into sending them in a INCIDENTS: 45 without further incident. schedule is available at SBTV3.org. way she did not feel comfortable • Feb. 1, 4 p.m., Mutual 9 • Feb. 15, 8:07 a.m., Front Gate Thursday, March 18 doing. She tried double checking Possible harassment: A resi- 9 pm Live at the Ford: Two abandoned bikes were 4 pm MCC Summer Evening with her friend through calling dent stated they were being ha- Festival Lady Jazz removed at Security’s request by the number, and once she noticed rassed by a Mutual director. 5:20 pm Hui O Hula 2021 10:30 pm Ford Theater: SBPD. the misspelling of her friend’s • Feb. 1, 1:12 p.m., Clubhouse 1 6:20 pm Nova Scotia Road Trip Big Bad Voodoo Daddy • Feb. 15, 8:07 p.m., Mutual 3 name, she stopped correspond- A trespasser was found and 6:30 pm Tommy Williams: Monday, March 22 Possible occupancy agree- ing and deleted the email thread. removed. Memorial Songs 4 pm McGaugh First Grade Concert ment violation: Unit was checked, Scammers can pose as friends, • Feb. 4, 9:15 a.m., Mutual 15 7 pm McGaugh Go West! 4:45 pm Nova Scotia Road Trip and no one home. family and even popular busi- Vehicle gas leak: There was 8 pm A Tribute to Ole’ Blue Eyes 5 pm Tommy Williams: • Feb. 16, 2:15 p.m., Mutual 11 nesses in emails and your caller a large gas leak from a delivery 9:10 pm Aquarium of the Pacific Memorial Songs Possible harassment: A resi- ID. The scammer wants you to truck. 9:30 pm Ocean Perspectives 5:30 pm Hui O Hula 2021 dent was harassing another resi- trust them and not feel wary • Feb. 6, 11:22 a.m., Amphitheater 10 pm Shakespeare in the Park: 6:30 pm Ocean Perspectives dent over a private party car sale. about their requests. Below are a A toy gun was found and Cymbeline 7 pm Seal Beach City Council • Feb. 18, 10:41 a.m., Mutual 14 Headers.indd 1 few things to keep in mind if you 1/25/17 10:06 AM Friday, March 19 Meeting–LIVE removed. A lost resident was found near come across an email like the one 4 pm Tommy Williams: 8 pm LW Rollin’ Thunder 2021 • Feb. 7, 6:29 a.m., Mutual 2 the pool area and taken home Rogers received: Memorial Songs 8:07 pm Nova Scotia Road Trip A resident called Security without incident. Pay attention: If you receive 4:30 pm Oceanscapes #2 8:15 pm A Tribute to Ole’ Blue Eyes confused and disoriented. The • Feb. 19, 10:40 a.m. Mutual 1 5 pm McGaugh Third Grade Show 9:30 pm Oceanscapes #2 an email from a friend or family person was found at home with Resident assistance: Resident 5:50 pm Nova Scotia Road Trip 10 pm Shakespeare in the Park: member asking for money or gift no issues. parked too close to a pole and 6 pm Los Al Jazz Band 2018 Taming of the Shrew cards, double check the spelling of • Feb. 7, 1:26 p.m., Mutual 10 believed she could not back up 6:35 pm Sea Inside Tuesday, March 23 their name in the email address or Family dispute: SBPD called her car safely. Security directed 7 pm Live at the Ford: 4 pm Valentine’s Day Card for You any outrageous spelling mistakes to the unit. After no further issue, her safely out of the parking space. Celtic Show 4:30 pm Oceanscapes #2 within the email. If their name is PD left the scene. • Feb. 19, 1:15 a.m., Mutual 1 8:30 pm Bob Cole Conservancy 5 pm A Tribute to Ole’ Blue Eyes mispelled, like it was for Rogers, • Feb. 9, 12:46 a.m., Mutual 2 A resident has made numer- 9 pm Shakespeare in the Park: 6:15 pm McGaugh First Grade Show stop corresponding immediately Possible harassment: A resi- ous complaints that Security rings Othello 7 pm Life and Times in SB: and block the emailer. dent complained someone altered her doorbell and runs away. 10:30 pm Cerritos Center– the Lawhead Brothers Double check: If things feel off her front door and changed the • Feb. 19, 7:30 a.m., Mutual 12 Golden Dragon Acrobats 8 pm Ocean Perspectives to you but don’t know for sure if answering machine message on Possible Trespasser: Non- Saturday, March 20 8:30 pm Ford Theater: it’s a scam, try calling the person her phone. resident could not articulate his 4 pm Hui O Hula 2021 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy or company directly from your • Feb. 10, 2:47 p.m., Mutual 2 name or destination. The person 5 pm MCC Summer Evening 10 pm Cerritos Center– phone or their business listing. Lost resident was returned left without incident. Festival Matt Mauser Make sure it’s really your friend home safely. • Feb. 21, 2:33 p.m., Mutual 1 6:30 pm St. Patrick’s Day Harmonica Wednesday, March24 asking you for help; most of the • Feb. 10, 3:51 p.m., Mutual 3 Resident became ill while rid- 7 pm McGaugh First Grade Show 4 pm LW Rollin’ Thunder time, that will not be the case. Possible harassment: A resi- ing a bike and was transported 8 pm LAUSD 4:07 pm Nova Scotia Road Trip Don’t be pressured: Scam- dent reported being harassed to LAMC. 11 pm Cerritos Center– 4:15 pm A Tribute to Ole’ Blue Eyes mers want you to feel rushed so by three kids. No issue was dis- • Feb. 21, 3:50 p.m., Mutual 2 Matt Mauser 5:30 pm St. Patrick’s Day with Rob Roy you don’t have time to notice the covered. A resident complained that Sunday, March 21 6 pm MCC Summer Evening scam. If someone asks you to do • Feb. 10, 5:04 a.m., Mutual 3 neighbors are sabotaging her 4 pm SBCC 3/15 Replay, Town Hall Festival something you’re uncomfortable Suspicious person: A resident phone. Pandemic Recovery 3/11 7 pm Oceanscapes #2 with, like sending money over reported an unidentified male • Feb. 21, 12:50 p.m., Mutual 11 6:30 pm St. Patrick’s Day with Rob Roy 8 pm Shakespeare in the Park: the Internet instead of delivering in front of her unit. No one was Ongoing complaints about 7 pm Life and Times in SB: Merry Wives of Windsor it personally, listen to your gut. observed. neighbors. The Lawhead Brothers 10 pm Cerritos Center- Try not to immediately spring • Feb. 12, 6:43 a.m., Mutual 3 • Feb. 21, 9:46 a.m., Mutual 15 8 pm Life and Times in SB: The Four Tenors to action, no matter how dire the Possible harassment related Report of suspicious person in Paula Thomas *All programming is subject to change. situation seems. to past calls for service regarding SECURITY, page 14 14 March 18, 2021 | www.lwsb.com y Democratic Club

By Mary Larson closely with local government every month at noon. Members LW contributor leaders throughout District 2. and registered supporters are Obituaries She is very aware of their issues sent login information before the ••• Leisure World Democrats and highly qualified to deal with meeting. Those who do not have ••• Byong Choi and supporters can be justifiably them, having served two terms as access to the Internet are invited Harriett Middlebrooks 1932-2021 proud of the role they played in the first elected mayor of Costa to call (562) 412-0898 for infor- Roswurm After a three– Katrina Foley’s accomplishment Mesa. mation on how to join by phone. 1928–2021 week battle in the as the first woman Democrat ever The District 2 seat on the During its April 21 meeting, Harriett Ro- ICU, Byong Choi, elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors also over- the club will discuss the issues swurm left this life 83, died of a bone Board of Supervisors. This is laps with many of the Democratic surrounding the efforts to recall on Feb. 2 to join her marrow infection especially significant in District Party’s top priorities, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.All LW father, mother and on Feb. 24. 2, where the seat has reportedly in the 72nd Assembly and 48th Democrats and any supporters brother in heaven. He was well- been held by a Republican for Congressional districts. The interested in attending who are She was the known to the Lei- 127 years. 2022 midterm elections—dur- not already on the club’s contact daughter of Charles sure World community as an It was a landside victory for ing which Foley plans to run list should email lwsbdemocratic- J. Middlebrooks and Emma Lou- active member of several clubs the Democratic Club endorsed for re-election—are expected to [email protected] with their name, ise Harrison and was born Aug. and organizations including the candidate, who won decisively in once again draw national and mailing address and phone num- 22, 1928, in Macon, Georgia, Filipino Association, the Holy every Leisure World precinct. As statewide attention to OC. ber to join. where she lived until complet- Family Church choir, the Men’s of 5 p.m. on March 10, the Regis- Former Congressman Harley Club members are reminded ing her first year at Wesleyan Golf Club, Line Dance Club and trar of Voters reported 1,556 LW Rouda, who represented the 48th that their dues are now calculated College. In 1947, she and her Karaoke Club. He was an avid votes for Foley and 1,024 votes for District for the last two years, on a calendar–year basis. For widowed mother moved to golfer, singer, writer and an all- John Moorlach, the Republican- is already actively working on those who have not yet renewed California to join her brother around big personality. endorsed candidate. regaining his seat in 2022. HisO forbituarie 2021, forms are available at Jack,s who had settled there at Born in Busan, Korea, he The victory also marks an- campaign manager, Alyssa Na- https://sblwdems.wordpress.com/ the end of World War II. worked in the Ministry of Fi- other historic milestone for puri, was the featured speaker for democratic-club-membership-2/ Almost immediately, she met nance in Seoul before moving Democrats in Orange County. the March LW Democratic Club or by calling (562) 431-7275. New Don Roswurm, a friend of her to Ohio with his family. After Once famously known as the meeting. She brought members members are always welcome. brother, and enrolled at Pepper- completing his second degree place where “all good Republicans up to date on Rouda’s plans for Leisure World Democrats dine College, where she earned a at Central State University, he go to die,” Orange County is rap- the rest of the year, plus a report and supporters are also invited bachelor’s degree. Upon gradu- relocated to Indianapolis. There, idly shifting from a conservative on Michelle Steel’s first month as to subscribe to the club’s free ation, she worked at the Long he started a successful restaurant stronghold into a highly diverse a member of Congress. electronic newsletter by email- Beach Naval Ship Yard for three and became a fixture at local Democratic metropolis. As has been the case for the ing democraticclubsblw@gmail. years. Throughout this period, golf tournaments, Holy Spirit Speaking with her supporters last year, the club will continue to com or by calling (562) 296-8521. she enjoyed a four-year court- Church and the Warren Town- after the election, Foley empha- hold its membership meetings by Remember to include your full ship with Don that culminated ship Lion’s Club, where he was sized her commitment to work Zoom on the third Wednesday of contact information. in marriage in 1951, a happy elected president. In 1996, he marriage lasting the 69 years and his wife moved to Scottsdale, until her death. They moved Arizona, where they owned a into a new home a year after Baskin–Robbins and were ac- their marriage and soon began tive members of the Korean Republican Club their family. Donna was born in community. After retiring, they 1953 and Linda in 1956. Harriett The Republican Club’s second ratified by the 13 states on June importantly, many bills have moved to Southern California became seriously involved in and discovered the wonderful vice president, Brian Harmon of 7, 1788,” said Harmon. passed as compromises between motherhood activities such as Mutual 12, was the speaker at the “The three major areas of de- the Republicans and Democrats Leisure World Community. reading to them, walking them He leaves behind his wife, club’s Zoom meeting on March bate were the power of the Federal in the Senate and House.” to school, going to school func- 17. Harmon’s topic was titled “The government vs. that of the states According to Harmon, the Yong; four daughters: June, tions, making clothes for them, Jeiwon, Sue and Claudia; and Constitution: Then and Now.” (called Federalism); the conflict separation of powers was less sponsoring youth activities at Harmon holds a bachelor’s between the large population- controversial then than now. Over three grandchildren: Maddy, church, and seeing them grow Isabelle and Henry. There will be and a master’s degree in eco- states and the smaller ones; and the years, conflicts between the into beautiful young people. nomics with a focus in economic the separation of powers between President and the Congress have a funeral mass on March 19 at 10 Harriett also made opportu- a.m., at Holy Family Church. A history from Califonia State the legislative, executive and been decided by the Supreme nity for adult activities such as University, Long Beach. He was judicial branches of government Court. reception will be held afterward square dancing, potluck groups, to share stories and memories an economics professor at the and slavery,” Harmon continued. ••• church parties, spending time community college level for 25 According to Harmon, the The Republican Club con- of him. In lieu of flowers, dona- with friends in the mountains, tions can be made to the Korean years, most recently at Cypress issue that nearly torpedoed the gratulates Katrina Foley as the in addition to being involved College, where he taught honors convention was the small state new OC Supervisor for District American Scholarship Founda- in church leadership and being tion in his name. His memorial economics. He also taught high versus large state problem. This 2. Voters should also know that the vice president of the church school social studies for 10 years. question was resolved by having Foley was not responsible for page can be viewed at www. board. Church activities were a coherentbody.com/Byongchoi. According to Harmon, the the House of Representatives the negative flyers about John priority for her with her family. story of the U.S. Constitution based on population, and the Moorlach that were mailed out. As the girls moved into ••• starts with the Articles of Con- other house having two senators Republican Club leaders and adulthood, Harriett enjoyed ex- federation, which was the ruling from each state. That way, neither members support working with Tommy Williams panded travel and life activities, Memorial Service document that preceded the group of states could impose political leaders who belong to such as taking up golf to be able Constitution. their preferences on the other. the other party, including Foley. The funeral service for Tom- to enjoy getaways at wonderful my Williams will be held on “By 1787, the legislators of Compromise would be required, The Republican Club meets golf resorts, sometimes finishing the nation were convinced that which is often best for both in the via Zoom on the third Wednesday Monday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at golf in the rain; trips throughout Forest Lawn Cypress, 4471 Lin- the government was not strong long run. of the month. To attend, email the U.S.; traveling to Mexico, enough to do the job of keeping “Amazingly, that system works club president David Harlow at coln Ave., Cypress, CA, 90630. Israel and Europe; experiences The service will be held the country together, so they that way today,” Harmon said. [email protected] to be placed getting into and out of 1978 Rus- met together in Philadelphia to “Some bills that former President on the email list. A link will be outside behind Heritage Mau- sia; Heli-Hiking in the Canadian soleum at Patriots Chapel. The modify it. This gathering came to Donald Trump wanted did not sent out before each meeting. Rockies; and embarking on a be called the Constitutional Con- become law, and undoubtedly, Anyone who is unable to attend number of attendees is unlimited five-day backpacking trip one if everyone is wearing a mask. Up vention, which debated and wrote someof President Joe Biden’s ideas can email Harlow to receive the August, only to be snowed out the new Constitution, which was will not either. And perhaps more agenda and minutes. to 50 chairs will be provided, but at 8,000 feet on the second night you may bring your own. There when snow collapsed the small will not be a reception following tent in her face. the service, but a celebration of After 38 years in their Long life will be held later in the year SECURITY Beach home, they moved to once the Leisure World club- from page 13 Leisure World in 1989. Simul- houses are open. area. Person was observed exiting employee by yelling and using with resident regarding usage of taneously, they purchased a golf community with no further issues obscene language when advised the golf course. course condo in Palm Desert, discovered. of golf course rules. Security Reports Totals: used as a part-time get-away ••• • Feb. 23, 1:15 p.m., Mutual 11 • Feb. 27, 11 a.m., Mutual 11 Paramedic calls: 153 for 15 years. Harriett enjoyed In Memoriam Residents involved in dispute Security observedUntitled-2 1 unsafe driv- Theft: 5 the quiet solitude there as well Ermelinda Hernandez 96 1/24/17 11:57 AM over laundry room hours. ing. Spoke to driver and escorted Vandalism: 1 as the opportunity to share it Florida Ward 97 Darrin Mason 55 • Feb. 24, 8:44 a.m., Mutual 15 him to resident’s unit. Traffic Accidents: 5 for sleepovers with friends. Ana Rodriguez 66 Pellet gun recovered and given • Feb. 27, 12:32 p.m., Mutual 3 Death Investigations: 8 Throughout her time on Earth, Thomas Duncan 76 Gasoline odor: No gas odor Lost Residents: 3 Harriett enjoyed a happy life. to SBPD. Halina Chiocki 75 was detected, but observed mo- Injury: 10 She leaves behind husband Don; • Feb. 24, 10:37 a.m., Mutual 5 Families assisted by torcycle parked on the patio. Noise Complaints: 14 daughters, Donna (husband Visitor removed vehicle that McKenzie Mortuary, was blocking traffic. • Feb. 28, 5:55 p.m., Golf Course Fire: 2 Steve) and Linda; and many friends at LW and Grace Com- 961-9301 • • Feb. 26, 4 p.m., Golf Course Resident refused to follow golf Dog/Pet Complaints: 4 munity Church in Seal Beach. —Paid obituary Resident verbally abused GRF course policies; ongoing dispute Total February Reports: 205 y www.lwsb.com | March 18, 2021 15 Religion Community Church First Christian Church By Johan Dodge By Bruce Humes up.” Jesus predicts his death and you are saved, if you hold fast that Reverend Pastor resurrection for the third time as which I preached to you—un- recorded in Matthew 20:17-20, less you believed in vain. For I We all have a story to tell. We have life that has been lived with In two weeks, Christians “Now Jesus, going up to Jerusa- delivered to you first of all, that tales of joy and tales of caution. It can be easy to get caught up in around the world will celebrate lem, took the 12 disciples aside which I also received: that Christ the moment and think that this past year is more of our life than it resurrection morning. It is the on the road and said to them, died for our sins according to the is. For those who are waiting to be vaccinated, it can be painful to morning that God raised his son ‘Behold, we are going up to Jeru- Scriptures, and that he was buried, reflect back on how life was before the pandemic. Everywhere I look from the dead. This is something salem, and the son of man will be and that he rose again the third there are stories of the one-year anniversary and stories of what we that Jesus spoke of often, such betrayed to the chief priests and day according to the Scriptures.” were doing during the last days before the lockdown. I remember as in Matthew 16:21: “From to the scribes; and they will con- Jesus is the Gospel, the good last April, several people sharing that if they knew that was the last that time, Jesus began to show demn him to death, and deliver news, and that good news is that time they were going to go to a restaurant, they would have ordered his disciples that he must go to him to the Gentiles to mock and he died for all of us and rose from the dessert. Jerusalem and suffer many things to scourge and to crucify. And the grave, conquering death. If What’s your story? Are you a dessert person or just the main course? from the elders and chief priests the third day he will rise again.’” by faith we believe and receive Have you lived through greater tragedy than having to stay home on and scribes, and be killed, and be In all his predictions, Jesus these two things, we will be saved. the couch ordering food delivery? Have you shared your story with raised the third day.” speaks of his death and resurrec- The apostle Paul tells us that in friends and family? This week, we will be looking at John 12:20-33. In Matthew 16:13-16, Peter tion. Without his resurrection, he Romans 10:9 that “if you confess I invite you to join Community Church for live worship online. responds to Jesus’s question “Who is just another dead prophet. With with your mouth the Lord Jesus Call the church office or email [email protected] to re- do you say I am?” with “You are his resurrection, he becomes the and believe in your heart that ceive the Zoom link. Those who don’t have a computer or Facebook the Christ, the son of the living fulfillment of what the Old Testa- God raised him from the dead, can call (562) 431-2503 to listen to the weekly message beginning God.” With this profession of ment prophets wrote concerning you will be saved.” Sunday evening. faith, Jesus now begins to speak a Messiah that was to come. I look forward to the next few Easter is April 4, and we hope to open indoors in a hybrid format of his death and resurrection. The apostle Paul writes in 1 weeks as we celebrate the resur- for those who can show they have been vaccinated. In Matthew 17:22-23, Jesus Corinthians 15:1-4, “Moreover, rection of our wonderful God, Lenten resources are available in the church office with daily says, “The son of man is about brethren, I declare to you the Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. Scripture and weekly prayers. Contact the church office to have one to be betrayed into the hands of Gospel which I preached to you, If you want to speak to some- sent to you, or come to the church office to pick up a copy. men, and they will kill him, and which also you received and in one or have a need, call the church The missions team is sponsoring a fundraiser at Polly’s Pies on the third day he will be raised which you stand, by which also office at (562) 431-8810. March 24 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Everyone is invited to help the people served through the missions team. Polly’s Pies will donate 20 percent of every order to the missions Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints team. Flyers are required to be presented at check-out. Pick up a flyer from the church office, Monday-Thursday, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. By Jim Greer Scripture affirms the necessity of These fundamental spiritual gifts Polly’s Pies follows the current level of on-site dining safety protocol LW contributor priesthood authority, which gra- were given to guide our personal and take out will be an option if preferred. ciously returned to the Earth in lives and direct the course of the If you are in need without another way to address it, call the church President Dallin H. Oaks, the early days of the restoration. church. The process of receiving office to leave me a direct message at (562) 431-2503. addressing Temple Square mis- Perhaps the supreme revela- revelation was recorded in Doc- sionaries, discouraged church tion of the restored gospel of Jesus trine and Covenants, chapter 9: members from referring to theirs Christ is knowledge of “the nature “Behold, I say unto you, that you Beit HaLev as the “only true church.” He said of God and our relationship to must study it out in your mind; that doing so offends those of him,” explained Oaks. Through then you must ask me if it be right, By now, Facebook should have lifted my suspension, so Beit Ha- other churches and philosophies. Joseph Smith’s first vision, we and if it is right I will cause that Lev’s Facebook Sabbath services should resume this week. Such an attitude implies arro- learned that heavenly father and your bosom shall burn within Beit HaLev’s “Zoomagogue” welcomes all who want to join, as gance and projects a notion that Jesus Christ are separate, distinct you; therefore, you shall feel that long as one of its members knows who you are. To join Beit HaLev we hold a monopoly on truth or beings. United in one purpose, it is right” (D&C 9:8). on Zoom, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9152434704?pwd=THJ are better than others. but individual personages. “The To ensure that we always GTE1OUXI5VXFDTWtuZHF4K3VxUT09. The meeting ID is 915 Oaks explained that the father has a body of flesh and have the spirit with us, “we must 243 4704, and the passcode is RavGalit. To watch on Facebook, go to doctrine of the restored gospel bones as tangible as man’s; the always be worthy by regularly https://facebook.com/galityomtov. To view on YouTube, go to https:// is “comprehensive, universal, son also.” and appropriately partaking of www.youtube.com and search for “Shabbat Shalom LIVE!” merciful and true.” It has revealed Jesus Christ, our older spiri- the sacrament,” Oaks said. Beit HaLev’s Coffee Chavurah on Zoom will celebrate the Sab- that all of God’s children “will be tual brother, is the only begotten The appropriate method of bath evening on Friday, March 19, at 5:30, followed by the evening resurrected and go to a kingdom son of the father in the flesh. We administering the sacrament has service at 6. On Saturday, March 20, the morning service begins at of glory more wonderful than any declare that through his atoning been revealed so that we may re- 10:30, followed by the Coffee Chavurah. mortals can comprehend.” sacrifice, all of God’s children can new covenants. “When we renew Beit HaLev’s prayerbooks, “Lev L’Lev,” are shared onscreen on This knowledge of God’s great return to their presence. “This is our baptism covenants in this way, Zoom, Facebook and YouTube. love is central within his plan of the central message of the proph- the Lord renews the cleansing ef- Leviticus 3:1-4:26, “Vayikra,” details the three different kinds of happiness, which prescribes a life ets of all ages,” Oaks affirmed. fect of our baptism,” Oaks said. sacrifices the Israelites are required to make: the burnt offering, the focused on the atonement and As spirit children of the father, “In this way we are made clean meal offering and the well-being offering. It lists the kinds of animals resurrection of Christ. This gospel we are endowed with the power and can always have his spirit to and birds to be offered and includes offerings to be made by priest that relies on ancient and modern of revelation and inspiration. be with us.” and leaders as well as the regular men, women and children. Shabbat Hagadol, the Sabbath preceding Passover, is on Saturday, March 27, and the Shacharit (morning) service is at 10:30. The first LW Baptist Seder is in the evening. The Passover Morning service will be on By Rolland Coburn two month’s wages. Jesus asked, news of God’s kingdom. The 12 Sunday, March 28, at 10:30. Pastor “Which of them will love him were with him, and also some Rabbi Galit Shirah conducts a weekday Ma’ariv service every more?” Simon answered warily, women who had been healed of Thursday for Sim Shalom, the online synagogue. Sim Shalom presents One day Jesus accepted a re- “I suppose the one he forgave evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, livestream services Monday-Thursday, with a different rabbi each day. ligious leader’s dinner invitation. more.” Jesus replied, “You’ve called Magdalene, from whom To say Kaddish, pray for healing and to hear a spiritual message, go When someone entertained, vil- judged correctly.” seven demons had gone out; Jo- to SimShalom.com. lagers felt free to come and watch Turning toward the woman, anna, the wife of Chuza; Herod’s quietly from the room’s edges. Jesus asked, “You see this woman? household manager, Susanna; Among them was a woman of I am your guest. You gave me no and many others. Holy Family Catholic Church bad reputation. Standing behind, water for my feet, no embrace in Simon was religious, thinking at Jesus’ feet, tears welled in her greeting, no oil to freshen my hair. he could earn salvation. But Jesus Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place, next to the St. eyes, then—horrors—some fell But she refreshed with tears and showed him that by God’s grace Andrews Gate, will observe the Fifth Sunday of Lent on, March 21. on him, so quickly dropping her with her hair dried, kissed and he, like the woman, could know The First Reading is fromJeremiah 31:31-34, and the Second Read- hair, she brushed them off, which perfumed my feet. So I can tell you Jesus’ pardon. She and the other ing is Hebrews 5:7-9. The Gospel reading will be from John 12:20-33. increased their flow; apologeti- forgiven are her many sins. Her women received salvation’s gift Saturday Evening Mass Time Change cally kissing his feet she anointed love shows it. But little forgiven through faith in Christ, resulting Saturday evening Mass will go back to 5 p.m. on March 20. them with perfume she’d brought is one who has little love.” in their grateful, loving service. Celebrating St. Joseph (Feast Day, March 19) him. To the woman, Jesus said, Jesus offers the same to us, to Pope Francis announced Dec. 8, 2020–Dec. 8, 2021, as the Year of The host thought, “If this “Your sins have been forgiven.” know he has changed our hearts, St. Joseph. On the same day, the Apostolic Penitentiary announced a man is a prophet, he’d know the The dinner guests began saying, opened our eyes and taught us special Plenary Indulgence for the Year of St. Joseph. What a beautiful person touching him is a sinner.” “Who is this who even forgives to love. Jesus makes us know opportunity to allow St. Joseph to bring us closer to Jesus. Jesus then said, “Simon, I have sins?” But Jesus said to her, “Your that we are his and have been The plenary indulgence will be granted under the usual conditions something to say to you.” Jesus faith has saved you; go in peace.” transformed. We can truly say, (sacramental confession, Eucharistic Communion, detachment from spoke of a moneylender forgiv- Soon afterward, Jesus went on we love because he first loved us. sin and prayer for the Pope’s intentions) to those who participate in ing two debtors, one owning through cities and villages, pro- LW Baptist meets Sundays at HOLY FAMILY, page 16 about a year’s income, the other claiming and bringing the good 9:30 a.m. in the Amphitheater.

Untitled-2 1 1/24/17 11:54 AM 16 March 18, 2021 | www.lwsb.com y HOLY FAMILY Congregation Sholom from page 15 the Year of St Joseph in any of the following ways: Rabbi Karen Isenberg will and the passcode is 8ZYy69. first seder of March 27. • Meditate for at least 30 minutes on the Lord’s Prayer or take part stream services on Friday, March Congregation Sholom will Due to COVID-19, Congre- in a spiritual retreat with meditation on St. Joseph. 19, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, play a special Passover game of gation Sholom will not have a • Perform a spiritual or corporal act of mercy following St. Jo- March 20, at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Scattergories on Sunday, March Passover Seder. Last year’s virtual seph’s example. New members who want to 21, at 4 p.m., hosted by Sandy Seder is available on YouTube. • For families or engaged couples who recite the Holy Rosary watch the livestream should con- Geffner over Zoom. Jeff will Blueberry Hill is offering together. tact Jeff Sacks to receive a Zoom set up the Zoom session. Those several menus for $199 for five • Entrust your daily work to St. Joseph or ask St. Joseph’s interces- invitation. Text Jeff at (714) 642- who want to play need to email people for those who don’t want sion for the unemployed to find dignifying work. 0122, or email him at jfsacks@ [email protected] ahead of time to cook for seder. • Recite the Litany of St. Joseph or any other prayer to St. Joseph gmail.com. The link will have the so he can send a Zoom invitation. The chocolate matza program for the persecuted Church and relief of all Christians suffering from meeting ID and password embed- It will be helpful to have a pencil with Susan Michlin will be on persecution. ded. Those who want more details and piece of paper ready. Tuesday, March 30, during an Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent (Confessions) or need to practice beforehand Congregation Sholom has Intermediary day of Pesah. Thursday, March 25, at 9:15 a.m. can call Jeff ahead of time. The silk-screened, reusable Congre- If you know of someone who Friday, March 26, at 9:15 a.m. phone number to call for those gation Sholom of Leisure World needs to be added or removed Saturday, March 27, at 4 p.m. who do not have Internet service masks for sale for $5 each or four from the misheberakh list, let the Monday, March 29, at 9:15 a.m. is (669) 900-9128. masks for $18, shipping included. rabbi know by Wednesday. Wednesday, March 31, at 4 p.m. To join the Zoom meeting, go All proceeds will go to the general Anyone who wants to par- Masses to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/375 fund. Email Murray Pollack at ticipate in Congregation Sholom’s To receive a copy of the weekly parish bulletin, sign up at https:// 2519429?pwd=UDREWTA1N2 [email protected] or call (562) games, book club or livestreamed ebulletin.jspaluch.com or https://www.jspaluch.com/Subscribe. 1jaXVUZUhyQmY1U01JQT09. 331-3949 to place an order. services on Zoom should call Ron Saturday (Vigil Mass) is at 5 p.m., and Sunday Masses are at 8 The meeting ID is 375 251 9429, Passover is coming with the Yaffee at (562) 430-7040. a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. Those who attend must a wear a mask or face shield, sit socially distanced, and use hand sanitizer upon entry into the building. Faith Christian Assembly Are you feeling isolated or fearful? We want to encourage people Redeemer Lutheran & St. Theodore’s who are walking through these emotions. Faith Christian Assembly By Lisa Rotchford is open and here for those struggling during this trying year. Reverend Scripture gives guidance in Hebrews 10:25: “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, Though hope rises with increasing vaccination numbers and especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” decreasing coronavirus cases, life has not returned to “normal” and Join Faith Christian Assembly for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. silence can still fill our days as we wait for this pandemic to be over. Support our and 5:30 p.m., as well as the Wednesday Bible study at 11 a.m. Psalm 62:1-8 reminds us to find peace with God in the silence: advertisers... Out of an abundance of caution, all who attend services or events “For God alone my soul in silence waits; from God comes my salva- at Faith Christian Assembly will have their temperature taken at the tion. God alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold, so that Tell them you saw door, be required to wear a mask before and after service, and have I shall not be greatly shaken.For God alone my soul in silence waits; them in the to sit socially distant from others. Those who are ill should remain truly, my hope is in God. God alone is my rock and my salvation, my at home. stronghold, so that I shall not be shaken. In God is my safety and my Due to COVID-19, Faith Christian Assembly is not having all of honour, my strong rock and my refuge. Put your trust in God always, its regular ministries at this time. Grief Share’s weekly meetings are O people, pour out your hearts before the one who is your refuge.” Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Find hope with the strength that God offers us as a place that is y To receive a free newsletter and for more information on the a stronghold and a refuge. Know you are never alone and God will church, call (562) 598-9010, visit the website at www.FCAchurch.net strengthen us as we face our daily tasks and our hope-filled future. or email [email protected].

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You must apply for drug benefits. d) Executive Committee after the deadline will not be benefits; they are not automatically • Most Advantage plans have i) Amend 30-5020-1, Organization of the Board read during the meeting. assigned. If you’re not sure you’re a $0 premium, which means you ii) Amend 30-1001-5, Glossary of Terms eligible, apply and find out. can get the additional coverage and e) Finance Committee Today’s Date: ______• Under most circumstances, benefits at no extra cost. i) Accept 2020 Audited Financial Statements and Excess Your Name (please print): emergency care at a non-VA hos- But what about someone who Income Distribution ______pital would not be covered by the has Tricare for Life? Tricare for ii) Approve Reserve Funds for Investing in Indexed CDs Mutual #_____ Apt#______VA, leaving the veteran responsible Life has no network and very iii) TENTATIVE VOTE: Amend 40-5064-2, Fees My Subject is: ______for the bill. 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Humana, Cigna and 9) Board Member Comments to: four minutes for 15 or fewer Aetna offer this program, but Sandra Teel is a licensed inde- 10) Next Meeting/Adjournment speakers; three minutes for 16-25 veterans should check with their pendent broker. She can be contacted speakers; and two minutes for individual insurance companies by calling (657) 204-4224 or email- The next regular GRF Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for more than 26 speakers. for more information, as plans ing [email protected]. April 27 at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. 20 March 18, 2021 | www.lwsb.com y Classifieds GENERAL CARPET & EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER John’s Computer Services MISCELLANEOUS AVON UPHOLSTERY Over 20 years in Leisure World 562-733-9193 WANTED Lenora Browning, LW Resident. CLEANING & REPAIR with Excellent References. Hourly Virus removal, Repair, Training, Phone 562-493-5457. Seal Beach or Live-in. Please Call Pampet: Software, Wireless, Internet LESLIE’S VINTAGE STORE All Year Carpet Cleaning since 1988. 562-371-4895. Seal Beach License Security. LW Resident Business License #BRN000. 07/01/21 Call Tito (562) 658 - 9841. Looking to buy all kind of vintage PAN0003 03/25 SB License FUH0001. 04/15 items. Furniture, lamps, art, jewelry, HANDYMAN State Contractors Lic. #578194.04/15 ------SERVICES AUTOS WANTED vintage clothing, etc. Call Leslie SKYLIGHT SERVICES Elderly care. Live-in, live-out. 562-243-7229. 03/25 Additions & Remodeling, Kitchen 30 years of experience. Cooking, ANY KIND OF CAR ------SKYLIGHTS cleaning, medications, companions, Cars, motorcycle, truck - running or Miscellaneous Wanted - Admission & Bath Remodeling, Windows, Tile CLEAN, REPAIR, REPLACE. & Stonework. State Contractor's doctors. Experience with dementia. not. We are local - call anytime! We to an existing beginning golf play Licensed and insured. Licensed by the state. pay cash and remove promptly!We group for the LW course. Or, beg License #393071. Dan (562) 841-3787. Gloria 949-371-7425. 04/15 do DMV and Release of liability for players to form a new group. Mixed OGAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. Seal Beach License #BRA0002. 06/03 (562) 596-7757. 03/31/22 you! Bonded/Licensed, since 1985! group fine. Marilyn ------WINDOW WASHING BEAUTY SERVICES Call us so we can come out and give [email protected]. you a quote. 562-684-0901. 06/03 562-241-4175. 03/18 JR HOME REPAIRS. Quality work. Tammy Nguyen Phenix Salon ------Perfectionist, honest & reliable. WANT CLEAN WINDOWS? - Service in private suite. One We Bring You Seamstress wanted 562-795-1819. Call JR 562-519-2764. SB Business I Clean Inside & Outside Or... customer, one hairstylist. Sanitized $1,500 to $6,500 Cash 03/18 License #JRH0001. 07/08/2021 Clean Outside Only and Save $$$. & professional. Haircut for men Cars Trucks Vans. SUVs ------(562) 600-0014. LW Resident, & women, shampoo, set, color, Text or Call Looking to buy individual sports Rich Livitsky. Seal Beach highlights, perm, nails & toenails. cards or entire collection. Please call 714-808-3084 MP CONSTRUCTION Business License #LIV0004. 04/01 In-house service available. Tammy 714-875-9495. 03/04 & 03/18 General Contractor Polite Safe Local Since 1975. 04/01 Nguyen. 13944 Seal Beach Blvd, CARPORTS WANTED Specializing in remodeling, WINDOW COVERINGS #116. (714) 425-4198. 05/20 ELECTRIC CARTS/ Additions, Reconstruction, ------562-596-0559 SCOOTERS/MOBILE Looking to rent a carport in Mutual Window replacement and more! In home hair care, serving the men CHAIRS FOR SALE Call for a free estimate. LEISURE WORLD 12 or 14. 707-496-1857. 03/18 and women of Leisure World for ------562-746-5400. DECORATORS 36 years. Mel, cell: 562-480-9341. Golf Cars BUY SELL TRADE and Looking to rent a carport in any License #954725. 04/22/21 Shutters, blinds, roll-up shades, custom drapes. License #KC75538. 03/18 REPAIRS. Call: 714-292-9124. 05/13/21 Mutual. David 562-472-9812. 03/18 ------562-596-0559. 02/25/21 ------562-596-0559 Yvonne from Phenix Salon is coming BLUE PRIDE 3W SCOOTER w/ LW APARTMENTS LW DECOR INC - LIC 723262 LEISURE WORLD to your home for perms, color & cut. Charger & 2 storage baskets, swivel FOR RENT Install doors, new windows, recessed HELPING LEISURE 714-855-8465. License K336138. seat for easy access. $500 or offers. Unit available for lease, $2,200 lights, fans, light fixtures. Cabinet WORLD 03/18 714-553-7104. 03/25 refacing & refinishing, paint exterior monthly, at 13240 Fairfield Lane, Y’s Service Club of the YMCA HOUSE CLEANING TRANSPORTATION Unit 172G, Mutual 7, full extended window frames, ceilings made will assist residents with small non- smooth, closets redone, misc. repairs. Need a lift? Pam Miller. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, corner unit professional jobs. We change light MOVE-IN, MOVE-OUT facing green belt. Inform relatives Kitchen/bathroom remodeling. bulbs, clean air conditioner filters, WINDOWS, LW Resident. 310-227-1258. 03/18 40+ yrs in LW. ------and friends. hang a small picture or mirror, HOUSECLEANING 04/01 LW DECOR INC Rides by Russ with a personal touch. Delia Silva 310-339-9808. remove or place items on a high CALL PHIL AT 562-596-0559. 05/20 Airports, doctors, shopping and shelf, air bicycle tires, etc. Donations 562-881-2093 Over 30 years Experience! errands. 714-655-1544. 03/18 LW Weekly BATHTUB & SHOWER gladly accepted. Call weekdays ------between 9 am-5 pm, (562) 596-9906. Seal Beach Business A PERSONAL DRIVER IS REFINISHING License #AB0001. 05/27 (562) 430-0534 ------WITHIN YOUR REACH Does your walker need new tennis ------We refinish yourTUB/SHOWER GRACIAN'S Dependable, professional, balls? Delivery and installation Trustworthy transportation for to look brand new. provided. Please give your name HOUSECLEANING & Convert to a WALK-IN WINDOWS. airport travelers, medical patients and phone number. Free of charge. Covid safety, limted scheduling. SHOWER and/or raise seat. Diane Hart 714-955-2885. Windows 10% off first cleaning Nu Kote 562-833-3911 ------General housecleaning Call Jim 562-537-1298. 03/25 License #699080 "ROLLIN THUNDER" Excellent referrals in LW AUTOS/BOATS/RV’S 05/27/21 (562) 307-3861. Serving LW since 1999. GOLF CART CLUB TRAILERS FOR SALE 20 years experience. Offers FREE advice on buying and Seal Beach Business License Mercedes convertible CLK350. 2006. PAINTING selling of your golf cart. gra0006. 03/11 91K miles. Great condition. Perfect Also batteries. 562-431-6859. JOYCE REED Painting - Free estimates. 1 room ------fun! $7,999. Tom 562-304-0880. 03/25 or entire house & refinish kitchen Resident Broker HOME CARE Patricia House Cleaning, weekly cabinets. Call Jerry (714) 826-8636. MOVING, HAULING & Notary Available or monthly. Excellent referrals in CA State License #675336. 04/22 PERSONAL ASSISTANT STORAGE SERVICES Leisure World. 562-397-4659 Seal CHRISTIAN HOME CARE Affordable - Professional, Beach License LUC0001. 04/15 J&D HAUL AWAY AND 596-8656 Experienced, knowledgeable ------CLEAN-UP SERVICE Licensed and Insured. caregivers, honest, assertive, fluent Interior - exterior drywall repair, MAGALY'S CLEANING SERVICE No job too small, fast, reliable, great English. Hourly/full-time, doctor’s We make your home sparkle! 7 days- prices. Seal Beach Business License texturing, pressure washing, appointments, errands. Bernadine cabinets. Senior discounts. call anytime! Complete cleaning. BRA0002. Dan: 562-841-3787 06/03 562-310-0280. Seal Beach Business Seal Beach Business License ------Cory Gee Painting 714-308-9931. License #BCS0002. Bonded/ License #1049257. 04/01 #M0001A. Call 562-505-1613. 04/22 A FRIEND AND A TRUCK Mutual 8, 201-C insured. 06/10/21 ------Your moving service, any size ------$195,000 General housekeeping, 30 years of job. Call 310-387-2618. Business 562-596-0559 MOST AFFORDABLE RATE af- 2 BDR, 1 BA LEISURE WORLD experience. Bi-weekly or monthly. License RO263644. 06/03 fordable rates with optimum service, Seal Beach License RAZ0002. Call DECORATORS 23 years experience LW, reliable, MISCELLANEOUS Gloria 949-371-7425. 04/15 Lic 723262. 40+ yrs in LW. Interiors, honest caregivers. Licensed, 24 hour, FOR SALE cabinets, exterior window frames, part time, doctors, appointments, kitchen, bath, doors, trim, primered references, fluent English. Ann 714- Maria House Cleaning Twin Size Rollaway Bed, Extra only premium paints. Ceilings made We'll make your house look as Long, with gel comfort Mattress, al- 624-1911, Heidi 562-277-3650. Seal Mutual 5, 105-D smooth, crown moulding & base- Beach License #HYC0001. 07/01 nice as possible! 15 years of most new, $45, great for caregiver or boards installed. ------experience, We can work with your overnight guest. Royal Blue Tufted $259,000 LW Decor Inc. schedule. Bi-weekly or monthly. Headboard fits Twin Size Bed $45. Maria's experienced caregivers, run Expanded, south-facing, 562-596-0559. 05/20 Deep cleaning. Antiqued, weathered shutters $10 covered front patio, forced errands, Dr's appointments, cleaning, Call or text 714-496-2885. each (have 3). Bissell rug cleaner FLOOR COVERINGS cooking, part-time, full-time, live-in. PENDINGair, close to parking Bus. Lic #HER0008. 04/15 machine, used once, great for pet 562-596-0559 (562) 230-4648. Seal Beach Business stains. $45. Exercise Bike, used LW DECOR INC. License #CAM0006. 03/25 once $45. Vibrance upright vacuum ------ELLY'S HOUSECLEANING 40+ yrs in LW. Vinyl plank, laminate, cleaner, refurbished $45. Metal pet SERVICES tile indoor and outdoor patio carpet. Blue Horizon Private Home Care cage, medium size $15. and Assisted Living. A trusted team We do the work - you relax & take License 723262. 714-469-7519. 03/18 of experienced homecare providers. it easy. You get the best job in town 562-596-0559. 02/25/21 ------Here at Blue Horizon we provide at rates you can afford. 20 years White marble kitchen table & 6 Mutual 8, 201-H COVID Care, which includes picking of experience working in Leisure chairs, brand new, $700 OBO. Piano, up prescriptions, dropping clothes off World. 714-476-2100. 04/29 excellent condition, $500 OBO. Ger- $199,000 Classified at the cleaners, housekeeping and man cookware, brand new, 17 pieces, 2 BDR, east-facing, with COMPUTERS 2 covered patios, close to deadline is grocery shopping. Also we help $700 OBO. 310-504-4346. 03/18 with special needs, disability injury, ------laundry and parking, 2:00 p.m. assistance medication management FRUSTRATED Twin sleeper sofa, loveseat, navy PENDINGgreat to remodel and escorting to appointments. We (562)755-6199 blue. Make offer. 562-594-5519. 03/18 —•••— Monday, have an affordable hourly rate, or flat Everything for your computer ------(PC or Mac), cell phone, TV, Mutual 12, 55-F — SOLD fee rate for 24-Hour care. Contact us Quality furniture - dresser, etc. Art, —•••— for Thursday’s today at 323-548-0708 to provide the stereo, any electronic device. women’s clothing, brand new (L, 2+ personal care that's needed to fit your Tina Schaffer. Seal Beach Bus. sizes). Miscellaneous accessories. Unbelievable Real Estate publication needs. License #BU22020391. 03/18 License #CIP0001 05/20/21 714-855-8303. 03/18 DRE#00460268

Headers.indd 1 1/25/17 8:46 AM y www.lwsb.com | March 18, 2021 21 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Erika Shapiro Resales Specialist Mut. 17 Resident BRE # 01448494 Gina Rojas 562-208-5223 DONNA JEAN Coming Soon McIntyre (562) 533-3190 Broker/Realtor® DRE#01335069 [email protected] Joanie Korman Basic 1 BDR, laminate (714) 308-8034 flooring, skylights, A/C, 714-350-9449 Leisure World Specialist LW Resident, Real Estate Specialist patio storage and more. YOU Invest in your Retirement . . . BRE#01937786 and WE Invest in YOU ♥ 21 Years LW Experience “Where Life Just Got Easier” Move-in ready

www.TeamDonnaJean.com New Listing ^ DRE#02111452 Mutual 4 – 76I $174,000 ^ FEATURED 2 Bedroom 1 Bath PROPERTY “I Have Your Best South East facing Corner Coming Soon FIVE Skylights Interest at Heart ” A Charming Front Porch 3 BDR, 1 Bath Corner, M11 272A $350,000 Fully expanded, Drive-up convenience. Large Skylights, 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Fully Expanded central A/C heat, Corner Greenbelt Washer/dryer and more. InGorgeous Escrow Home Mutual 12 – 74C Glen View IN ESCROW 8-191A M11 280A Mutual 12 $269,000 2B/1Ba South-Facing Remodel, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Luxury Remodel Greenbelt Full Expansion, Open Floor Plan, 3 Skylights Cherry Laminate Flooring, Skylights, Drive up Parking, view, expanded, small patio. Custom Kitchen w/ High-End 2 BDR, 2 full Baths, Stainless Steel Appl., Quartz, M4 48D $208,000 Double Oven, Microwave, W/D, IN ESCROW Washer/Dryer beautiful Custom Shower, Walk-In Closet, 2020 Escrows kitchen with island, & more Custom Window Coverings & Dual Pane Windows, Elegant 8-190H $230,000 Mutual 5 – 97I 459,000 Glass-Wood Front Entrance, Stacked Stone Exterior & more! 1-17C $159,900 New Listing - Great Buy IN ESCROW GORGEOUS MUST SEE $358,000 15-5Q $259,900 Move-in ready, private location 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath Fully Expanded with Must see to appreciate. Suzanne Ahn, Realtor® 7-148H $444,000 DRE#01107037 Kitchen Island & more. Mutual 11-273J $199,000 KOREAN & ENGLISH In Escrow 562-810-1614 3-033E $182,000 M5 114K $265,000 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Service Is My Priority! One of a Kind Unit An Independent 7-154H $223,500 Brokerage! Fully Expanded Corner with Close Call me for a free market evaluation DRE#02120194 Leisure Living Resales M8In 183L Escrow $360,000 Leisure Living Resales

The Januszka Group, Inc. (562) 598-1388 To See Pictures of Our Current Listings and Many Other Fine Homes For Sale, Visit The Januszka Group Online At: Roaa www.OnsiteHomeSales.com Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Top of the Mornin’ to ya! Here at the On-Site Home Sales office, we are working hard to help buyers find their “Pot of Gold” inside Leisure World. There’s nothing we love more than helping clients find and purchase their dream home in this magical community! Come by our office anytime to speak with one of our expert Realtors, we are open 7 days a week! We’re sure to make your transaction LUCKY!

M9 221J $174,000 M8 180H $179,000 M12 61F $299,000 M8 179D $229,000 M11 276G $297,500

M14 18I $395,000 M5 119G $429,000 M4 81C $255,000 M1 1L $230,000 M15 34L $359,000

Dawn Januszka Ginni Houck Verna Chumley Marsha Gerber John Webster Sally Angell Suzanne Fekjar Terri Walters Elana Torres Maryann Shaddow Broker Escrow Officer Realtor® Realtor® DRE #02110501 Realtor® Realtor® Realtor® Realtor® Realtor® Realtor® 22 March 18, 2021 | www.lwsb.com y

Specializing in the LW Community We are SISTERS

Kathy Gupton Gloria Hadley Associate Broker Realtor® DRE # 00744676 562 618-9940 562 884-3594 DRE # 01057681

Mutual 1-30D Mutual 12-70D Mutual 8-202J $179,000 $295,000 $239,500 Leisure living is at it’s best in this beautifully maintained This Beautifully expanded 2 Bedroom 2 Bath home fea- This 2 Bedroom 1 Bath home feature’s a washer dryer and cared for home. The living room has laminate tures a spacious living room with Double Pane French and additional living space with an enclosed side pa- flooring, vertical blinds, heat pump and A/C. Kitchen Doors and Laminate Flooring. The kitchen has white cup- tio room and front screened patio room. Living Room features natural wood cabinets, ceiling fan, skylight, boards, built-in stove, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, add- has laminate floors, heat pump, and over-looks both mirrored back splash and built-in appliances including ed pantry, laminate flooring, and a large skylight. Master patio’s with sliding glass doors front and side. Kitchen stove, oven and refrigerator. Bathroom has a cut-down bedroom has walk -in closet, added ¾ bathroom with sky- has natural wood cabinets, newer counters, built-in shower, light bar and skylight. Master bedroom, living light, double pane sliding glass doors to patio and ceiling appliances including stove, oven, refrigerator, dish- room and patio all have walk-in storage and overlook washer, microwave, and skylight. Master bedroom a beautifullyPending dramatic greenbelt. This is a great loca- fan. MasterPending ¾ bathroom has tile floor, cut down shower has laminate floors, mirrored wardrobe closet doors, tion, has close parking and laundry. Walk to downtown and skylight. Second bedroom is carpeted and has dou- added storage above closet, and sliding glass door Leisure World, golf, swimming pool, community center, ble pane sliding glass doors to patio. This lovely home gym, health care center, post office, Amphitheater and also features central heat and air and a private tiled patio to patio. Second bedroom has laminate floors and Leisure World shopping center. This special home is that has walk-in storage and overlooks charming green mirrored wardrobe closet door. Bathroom has walk-in ready to move in, faces South and enjoys beautiful belt. This special home is in a great location, in move-in jacuzzi tub, washer/dryer, vinyl flooring and skylight. sunsets and ocean breezes. Carport 12, Space 34. condition and has charming curb appeal. It is a must see. Enjoy convenient drive-up parking.

Mutual 11-267I Mutual 10-248D Mutual 14-15I $167,000 $208,000 $449,000 Great Location and Greenbelts surround this lovely 1 Fabulous location enhances this 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Elegantly Expanded 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with many Bedroom, 1 Bath home. The living room is carpeted home with a charming view. This cozy home offers lovely upgrades including a large spacious corner living with Berber carpeting and has a heat pump for heat- much potential. The carpeted living room has a win- room with a Bay window and plantation shutters. Beauti- ing and air conditioning. The kitchen has laminate dow A/C unit, both bedrooms are carpeted, bathroom ful leaded glass entry door leads the way into the Formal flooringPending and built-in Leisure World appliances. The has vinyl floors and a skylight. The kitchen has white dining room. The fully remodeled kitchen has custom cab- bedroom also has Berber carpeting. Enjoy your cabinets, built-in electric appliances, ceiling fan and inets, granite counters, front facing sink, large skylight, with private patio in this lovely location. vinyl Pendingfloors. Private wrap around patio has walk-in upgraded stainless-steel appliances including free stand- storage cabinet and overlooks a beautiful greenbelt. ing range, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. Mas- Great Location makes this a Must See! ter bedroom has walk-in closet, Bay window and skylight. GIVE US A CALL Master bath has tile floors, washer/dryer, granite counters, added linen closet and bathtub with tiles walls. Second bedroom has extra storage, walk-in closet and ¾ bath. Buying or selling... This special home features Central A/C, thermo Bay win- dows with Plantation shutters, crown molding, wood floors, Whatever your circumstances, whatever your needs, we can help. ceiling fans and brick entry porch. This is a Must See! Pending

Mutual 11-277A Mutual 2-46D Mutual 12-41G Mutual 10-240B Mutual 1-35J Mutual 2-40L

Mutual 8-203G Mutual 11-285H Mutual 1-37F Mutual 1-52A Mutual 2-19L Sold Mutual 1-27F Mutual 2-13F Mutual 2-51J Mutual 2-24D We can show ALL property in the LW community Call and let us present our extensive marketing program. Members of M.L.S. Visit Our Website: www.thesealbeachsisters.com 13926 Seal Beach Blvd.,Seal Beach, CA 90740 (Behind Carl’s Jr.) We are Selling Our Listings. We can SELL Yours too!! And ... Please know, we have implemented ALL COVID-19 Guidelines to keep everyone safe as possible - call us for details! y www.lwsb.com | March 18, 2021 23

Robin Gray LISTINGS WANTED! My Listings are Selling. I can SELL Yours too!! And... Please know, I have implemented ALL Covid-19Guidelines to keep (562) 209-5605 everyone as safe as possible! [email protected] Call me for details! DRE 01027333 13926 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach, CA 90740 (Located in the shopping center, behind Carl’s Jr.) Mutual 5-119-D $183,000 Mutual 1-42-C $178,000

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Darling one bedroom drive-up in Downtown Leisure World! Pretty floors, NEW LISTING updated kitchen, nice windows, great patio that catches the ocean breeze Conveniently located by the St Andrews Gate!! South facing One with plenty of guest parking! Be sure to check Bed, One bath on a green!! Newer heat-pump, wood look floors, this one out. Call Robin to see!! covered patio to enjoy your surroundings! Mutual 6-58-A Mutual 3-22-D Mutual 5-119-E SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! $345,000 $158,000 $179,000 Coming Soon! Two AWESOME - 2 Bedroom Units Mutual 11-265-J and Mutual 14-48-E See more at www.sealbeachleisureworld.com

Mike Varipapa Robin Gray Barbara Diette-Dobias Kathy Gupton Gloria Hadley Edwina DiMario Vickie Van Ert Mary Chittick Rosie Wang Davis Jim Duncan 562 235-7413 562-209-5605 562-754-5628 562-618-9940 562-884-3594 562-706-7999 310-220-1407 562-822-2804 626-623-9929 714-356-6717 Broker/Manager (562) 594-0515 (562) 1900 St. Andrews Dr. , Suite C 431-2149 Seal Beach, CA 90740 13926 Seal Beach Blvd. BRE 00338699 Seal Beach, CA 90740 Claudette “CC” Cooley Joanie Korman 310-484-9600 714-308-8034

Two-Bedrooms One-Bedrooms Linda Patton Conrad Rodriquez Mutual 4 48D $208,000 Mutual 15 13L $285,000 Mutual 11 272A $350,000 Mutual 5 119H $168,800 562-522-3364 562-746-1960 newer windows, skylights, drive 2 bath, very clean, double expanded corner, drive up, 5 sky- newly painted, lam flooring, move in up parking pane, enclosed patio, lam. lights that open, heat pump ready, very nice floors Mutual 7 156K $425,000 Mutual 142C $178,000 Mutua1 2 63D $259,000 Mutua1 1 63F $338,000 beautiful patio, remote control 5 south facing, lam floors., skylights, south facing, full expansion, corner, expanded, remodeled, bay windows, washer/dryer, cent. very nice double pane, 2 large skylights, cent.air, skylights, smooth ceil- air, must see Leah Perrotti lam. floors ing, much more Bill Berman 310-889-6583 714-606-5258

Hanna Rubinstein Jay Cho Estee Edwards Philip Bak Irv Hart Fay Wescott Tim Kearns Linda Marmion Chris Kim Gail Alonzo 562-900-4243 714-944-4998 562-208-2540 213-550-9991 562-296-5619 562 242-6162 714-293-3950 562 619-2261 424-247-4542 562-673-6703

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CAROL GASPER REALTOR Lic# 01276484 562.716.1547 [email protected] http://www.sealbeach-retirementcommunity.info 12501 Seal Beach Blvd. #100 Seal Beach, CA 90740

For 2021, I have a total of 25 Leisure World pending and closed sales. I have buyers for yours too! Call me today for a free market evaluation!

In Escrow, Taking In Escrow, Backup Offers! Taking Backup Offers! Sold! In Escrow!

13962 El Dorado Dr. #60G | M2 | $455,000 13140 Seaview Lane #246A | M10 | $489,000 13700 Alderwood Lane #80K | M4 | $359,000 Fully Expanded 2 Bed/ 2 Full Baths. Completely BRAND NEW BUILD! 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Corner Location Beautiful, Fully Expanded 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath. Remodeled, Vinyl Flooring, Quartz Countertops, with Greenbelt Views. Custom Stone on Patio with Privacy Central A/C, Washer/Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stainless Steal Appliances, Full Size Oven, Central A/C Smoked Glass. Wood Laminate Flooring, Quartz Quartz Countertops, Custom Walk-In Shower, 4 and Heat, Washer/Dryer, Dual Pane Windows, Countertops, Custom Glass Shower Stalls, Dual Pane Skylights! Plantation Shutters. LIGHT & BRIGHT! Windows, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gourmet Kitchen.

In Escrow! In Escrow! New Listing!! Taking Backup Offers! Coming Soon Mutual 10 ● 1 bed, 1 ba drive up ● 2 bed, 1 ba corner ● 2 bed, 1 ba fully expanded corner Mutual 3 1861 St., John Rd., #38C, | M15 | $429,000 1700 Tam O’Shanter #2J | M14 | $445,000 1740 Interlachen Rd., #39A | M12 | $320,000 Corner Atrium Unit with Large Fenced Front Patio with Fully Remodeled. 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath. Wood Corner 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Great Drive-Up Location. ● 2 bed, 2 bath fully Storage Units. Great drive-up location, 2 Bedroom, 1 Flooring, Central AC/Heat, Full Size Washer/Dryer. High side Expansion, Double Door Entry, A/C Heat expanded and remodel Bath, Dual Pane Windows, Stainless Steel Micro & Stainless Steel Appliances. Granite Countertops. Pump, New Laminate Floors, Freshly Painted and corner Refrigerator, Mirrored Closet Doors, Cut Down Shower. Custom Cherry Wood Cabinets. WASHER/DRYER. Mutual 15 ● 2 bed, 1 bath corner atrium with drive up & In Escrow! greenbelt “Thank you again for Taking Backup Offers! everything. You will be the first and only agent we call if we decide I need to get out of the snow in Winter.”

-Guy & Diana Munday 1440 Skokie Road, #89C | M4 | $180,000 1671 Interlachen Rd., #285i | M11 | $385,000 Charming 1 bedroom, 1 bath overlooking a huge One Of a Kind, Completely Remodeled 2 Bedroom, 1 greenbelt. A/C Heat Pump, Dual Pane Windows, 2 1/2 Bath. New Vinyl Flooring, Quartz Countertops, Skylights, Cut Down Shower. Central A/C Heat, Washer/Dryer, Dual Pane Windows, Smooth Ceilings, Cam Lights. Parking Spot Close by.

On March 16th, 2021 a total of 40 units show as active listings on the CRMLS (this is where Realtors list property for sale).

10 -1 bedroom/1 bath from $168,800 to $255,000

20 - 2 bedrooms/1 bath from $208,000 to $399,500

10- 2 bedrooms/2 baths from $285,000 to $445,000

I offer Virtual Tours and can you send you a Virtual Tour of any of these properties, I have access to all inventory! I am here to help!