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Same-day appointments are available! (657) 241-8475 Patient caregivers are welcome at our hospitals memorialcare.org/LagunaWoods and outpatient center. LETTER FROM THE EDITOR KEEP CALM AND HAVE A NICE DAY Our times continue to conjure a profound quote: “Keep Calm and Carry On.” Of course, our city hasn’t experienced London’s WWII’s Blitz terror, but the collective, continuing e ects of COVID-19 leave us feeling edgier and more tired and stressed for longer than is healthy mentally or physically. To stanch this sapping of our strength, maybe we all can tweak this phrase to “Be Kind and Carry On” as a small reminder to pause before reacting, give the benefi t of the doubt and tread kindly when interacting with our fellow humans. We all could use heaping doses of kindness and understanding in the best of times, and we sure could benefi t from them now. On page 30 of this issue, you’ll fi nd a new department, Community Connected, which highlights acts of kindness in the Village. By themselves, they might seem like small things, but collectively, and to the folks on the receiving end, they can make someone’s day, week or month—and mean the world. Also, many of us might be feeling a “Stay Cool and Carry On” vibe. Keep cool during our hottest months with tips and resources on page 4. Did you know one of your neighbors is a Golden Globe-winning actor, prolifi c writer and great-nephew of Admiral William “Bull” Halsey? On page 10, get to know this Hollywood hero and staunch proponent of Village life. I have a love-hate relationship with contests. I love them because they get readers excited and involved in what hopefully is a fun, challenging and fulfi lling activity. I hate them because choosing among all the myriad wonderful entries is always a challenge. Regardless, starting on page 16, I’m thrilled to share residents’ thoughtful and creative submissions to our haiku and photo contest. Also, enjoy content on savvy senior discounts, virtual recreation and This month’s cover diversions, and much more. image is the first- We continue our use of links that look like this: bit.ly/123XYZ. To place photo winner view the referred content, simply type the bit.ly address into your browser search bar, and hit Return. from our haiku/ Until we meet again, keep calm, be kind and stay cool! photo contest. The pair of mallards resting was taken by Jerry Sears. Ellyce Rothrock, Editor [email protected]

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10 Vintage Hollywood to Village Heaven Golden Globe-winning actor, prolific writer and Admiral William Halsey’s great-nephew Brett Halsey can’t think of “any other place I’d rather live at this time in my life.” PAGE 16

16 Insights and Images Winners and honorable mentions of our Village sights-themed haiku and photo contest

20 Relish the Savings Stretch your hard-earned dollars further with savvy senior discounts.

24 It’s Online Fun and Games Still not sure about venturing into the wider world just yet? Exercise, travel the world and play your favorite games without leaving home. PAGE 24

in every issue KEYS TO THE COMMUNITY

32 Village Map 34 In Your Neighborhood 35 Contact Us

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CEO: Jeffrey Parker PUBLISHER: Eileen Paulin EDITOR: Ellyce Rothrock MANAGING EDITOR: Susan Logan-McCracken PAGE 43 CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Jackie Brown VICE PRESIDENT, MEDIA SERVICES 55, SALES & MARKETING: Jon Noell ADVISORY BOARD: Golden Rain Foundation Media and Com- departments munications Committee: Elsie Addington; Lynn Jarrett; Annie McCary; Ryna Rothberg; Juanita Skillman; Tom Nash, Advisor; Carmen Pacella, Advisor; Frank Tybor, Advisor 4 What’s Up in the Village BOARD PRESIDENTS: Bunny Carpenter, GRF Board of Directors; Steve Parsons, Third Laguna Hills Mutual Board of Directors; Sue 28 Compliance Margolis, United Laguna Woods Mutual Board of Directors; Ryna Rothberg, Mutual No. Fifty Board of Directors 30 Community Connected VILLAGE BREEZE MAGAZINE: Published six times a year by the 36 Security Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) of Laguna Woods Village. ©2020 GRF. The diverse opinions expressed in Village Breeze magazine 38 Social Services do not necessarily represent the views of the editors, Village Management Services Inc. management or administration, the 40 Village Television GRF Board of Directors or the Village Breeze Advisory Board. Village Breeze magazine welcomes comment from its readers 42 Your FAQs Answered to [email protected] or Village Breeze, 24351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. 43 Beyond the Gates EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS: Village Breeze content is generated by 44 Landscaping the GRF Media and Communications Committee, its advisors and the Village Management Services editorial team. The purpose of 45 Maintenance and Construction this publication is to provide important community information in a concise format to the Residents of Laguna Woods Village. A 46 Recreation digital edition is available at lagunawoodsvillage.com. Unsolicited manuscripts and content suggestions are welcome 50 Transportation for possible future use in the Village Breeze or other VMS publications. Acknowledgement of unsolicited manuscripts is in 64 Then & Now no way a suggestion or guarantee of publication. Submit concise editorial ideas as a one-page letter accompanied by recent writing samples to [email protected] for mutual beneﬁ t or to Village Breeze, 24351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. Include your full name, phone number, email address and manor number. To receive a copy of the Laguna Woods 53 Golden Rain Foundation of Laguna Woods Village Style Guide and editorial guidelines, email info@ lagunawoodsvillage.com. 55 Third Laguna Hills Mutual Submissions will not be returned. 59 United Laguna Woods Mutual Village Breeze reserves the right to edit any and all content for clarity, accuracy, space and tone and correct grammar, spelling 62 Village Management Services and usage. 63 The Towers Only Village Breeze staff and its advisors prepare and assign editorial content. No contributor or agent may promise content, or content placement within Village Breeze, to any individual, group, business, organization or entity.

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WHATS DURING HOT TEMPS We’re in the throes of summer now. Beat the heat and stay safe with these tips.

• Remain hydrated. The standard suggestion is to aim to drink six to eight cups of water per day— more if you intend to spend much time out inthe • Check prescription side e ects. Some sun. Invest in a water bottle you can bring on medications can increase sun sensitivity. excursions and reﬁ ll when necessary. Don’t Check yours to know whether you should depend on your body to tell you when you’re take extra precautions while outdoors. thirsty. Older adults become less aware of their thirst as they age. Be proactive in staying • Wear loose-ﬁ tting, light fabric hydrated and drink water, sports drinks or juice— (and color) clothing. soda, coffee and alcohol are not good hydration • Don’t forget pet care. Provide plentiful water alternatives. at home and on the go during drives, walks or • Keep outdoor activity short. Don’t overdo hikes. Never leave pets in your car. outdoor chores or exercise—or plan to spend the • Do not rely exclusively on indoor fans. If you whole day out in the sun. The sun’s effects aren’t do not have air conditioning, seek activities always readily apparent in the moment, so stick inside air-conditioned buildings. to a couple hours and then head inside for a • Try not to use your oven or stovetop break. Try to stay covered and cool in a shaded to cook. Eating cold dishes, salads, sandwiches, area if you can. fruit, etc., doesn’t generate extra heat in • Check the forecast. Don’t get caught unawares your household. on a day that peaks at 104 degrees. Always People 65 and older, and those with chronic know what to expect from the weather so you diseases or mental illness, are at a higher risk can dress appropriately and plan your day for heatstroke. Symptoms include throbbing accordingly. Plans should allow for an easy headache, dizziness and light-headedness; escape from the outdoors when heat becomes lack of sweating; red, hot and dry skin; muscle extreme. weakness or cramps; nausea and vomiting; • Keep sunscreen handy. Carry sunscreen in rapid heartbeat; rapid or shallow breathing; a purse, a backpack, a car or anywhere else confusion, disorientation or staggering; seizures; you’re likely to have it when you need it. If and unconsciousness. If you are experiencing reapplication will be necessary at some point, set any of these symptoms, call 911. For more an alarm on your smartphone or digital watch. information about heat-related illness from the For more information about skin cancer Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prevention, visit bit.ly/3dz8oR3. visit bit.ly/3hWnGTe.

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WATCH, PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL BOARD, COMMITTEE MEETINGS During the COVID-19 pandemic, board meetings are broadcast via Village Television (TV6) and at lagunawoodsvillage.com/meetings (committee meetings are broadcast at lagunawoodsvillage.com/meetings only). Expect a 20-second delay when watching board meetings. Owner members are invited to participate remotely either by calling 949-268-2020 or emailing [email protected].

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VILLAGE HEAVEN Golden Globe-winning actor, proliﬁ c writer and Admiral William Halsey’s great-nephew Brett Halsey can’t think of “any other place I’d rather live at this time in my life.”

BY KIM CAMPBELL THORNTON

illage resident Brett Halsey’s Golden Globe isn’t for sale. It sits on a bookshelf with some photographs and the retired actor’s collection of beer mugs. Halsey has been approached byV auction houses that want to purchase the award (won in 1961 in the category “New Star of the Year”) and sell it, but it’s just one of several mementos from an extensive film and television career that won’t be going on the auction block any time soon.

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The acting bug bit Halsey (who was born Charles Oliver Hand) at an early age when the then-5- year-old was playing King Midas in a church production and reveled in the attention of the audience. Later, Jack Benny and his wife Mary Livingstone helped the sixth- generation Californian launch his career at Universal Studios a er a chance meeting with them led to his acceptance at Universal’s With Peter Sellers training school and eventually a With Peter Sellers contract o er from the studio. “When I signed my first professional contract at Universal Pictures, I was 19 years old, green “All in all, Laguna Woods Village is as hell, and my second day on probably the best place I’ve seen in all the lot, I was walking down the street and Je Chandler, who the world to live as a senior: medical at the time was probably the biggest star at Universal, came facilities, restaurants, sporting facilities, walking toward me and stuck his hand out and said, ‘Hi, Brett, the Old Pros. This is a nice place to live I’m Je Chandler and I just want to welcome you to the lot.’ Well, in that way.” LAGUNA WOODS MAGAZINE VILLAGE BREEZE 11 With Barbara Stanwyck

“Today We Kill, Tomorrow We Die!”

I always loved Je Chandler of the 50th anniversary of naval a er that. About seven years aviation held at the Hotel del later, we costarred in ‘Return to Coronado in San Diego. Admiral Peyton Place,’ and I still have that Halsey was ill, so Halsey was script, signed by Je . It’s another asked to represent him. memento that’s not for sale.” “I was sitting at the dais with all these admirals and big shots. I That Time Great-Uncle Admiral was enlisted, I wasn’t an o icer, so Halsey Was on Set it was a big experience for me.” That name change from Hand to Halsey? That’s another story. Life in the Village Halsey’s great-uncle was World With Mary Astor A er a long and varied career War II Admiral William “Bull” that included such film and Halsey, commander of the South television roles as “Return of Pacific Area. The studio wanted the Fly,” “Return to Peyton a more marquee-friendly name desert set in a Jeep to have lunch Place,” “Godfather III,” a for the young actor and hit on with his great-nephew. number of Spaghetti Westerns, the Halsey connection. So, Brett “The company went nuts,” he appearances on television Halsey he became. says. “What’s Admiral Halsey shows—“Gunsmoke,” “Perry He didn’t really come to know doing here? Well, he’s going to Mason” and “Sea Hunt” among his great-uncle until he was have lunch with nephew. Who’s them—and turns on soap an adult. One of their more his nephew? Brett Halsey. Who? operas, Halsey and wife Victoria memorable meetings came So, they started to set up a big had returned from Costa Rica, when he was in Arizona filming fancy lunch, but no, he ate with where he ran the film studies a Western starring Tab Hunter. us, with the cowboys. He spent a department at the University of Halsey was low on the totem pole few hours and then o he went.” Costa Rica, and were seeking a at the time, one of “five cowboys” Halsey himself served a stint in new home in California. on the cast list. One day, the the Navy before turning to acting Halsey’s nephew, a real estate admiral, his daughter and his full time. During his time in the agent, suggested Laguna Woods adjutant came driving up to the Navy, there was a celebration Village, where Halsey’s own

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Writing Fiction Keeps Him Busy Even before he retired, Halsey had an interest in writing. He did some scriptwriting during his career and he’s the author of five novels and counting. The first was “The Magnificent Strangers,” a fictionalized behind-the-scenes look at the acting community in 1960s Rome, nicknamed

14 VILLAGE BREEZE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Other Halsey books have to write something, even if he helping him, calling the ambulance, included a murder mystery and, throws it out later. And like most so people really watch out for each most recently, a Western called fiction writers, he has a living other. It’s not that we’re intimate “West of Hell.” Again, Halsey—a relationship with his characters. friends, but everybody’s watching member of the Spaghetti Western “When I’m into my story, it’s not out that we’re all OK.” Hall of Fame—drew on his that I’m sitting here alone,” he Of course, the perfect California experience starring in the iconic says. “My characters and I, we talk weather is a big plus for both of movies. One of his favorite things back and forth and o en when I them. A er they first moved to about that book is its cover by go to bed my characters go with California, Victoria would o en contemporary Western artist Billy me and we talk until I fall asleep.” suggest, “Hey, it’s a nice day; we Schenck. “I wrote to him and told should do something.” Halsey him about the book and asked if “It’s Always a Nice Day Here” would reply, “Victoria, it’s always he would give me a cover, which When he’s not writing, Halsey and a nice day here.” he did, so I’m very proud of that Victoria enjoy their life in Laguna Halsey loves Costa Rica, where cover,” he says. Currently he’s Woods Village. Everything is he and Victoria lived for seven finishing a comedy called “The nearby and neighbors know and years, but says, “All in all, Laguna Czarina’s Favorite Cousin,” set in help each other. Woods Village is probably the early 19th century Russia. “A month or so ago, one of my best place I’ve seen in all the Halsey spends at least four neighbors fell down, hit his head world to live as a senior: medical hours a day writing. When it’s and was bleeding in the street. facilities, restaurants, sporting going well, he might write all day. It wasn’t two minutes that other facilities, the Old Pros. This is a When it’s not, he at least tries neighbors were right out there, nice place to live in that way.” Upcoming Virtual Seminars

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LAGUNA WOODS MAGAZINE VILLAGE BREEZE 15 SECOND PLACE Our Neighbor on the Creek Russ Lazar

FIRST PLACE Mallards Resting Jerry Sears

WINNERS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS OF OUR VILLAGE SIGHTS-THEMED HAIKU AND PHOTO CONTEST

e received an amazing response to our contest focused on Village sights and scenes that stir the soul. May you enjoy poring over Wthese submissions as much as we did. First-place recipients will enjoy dinner for two, complete with appetizer and dessert, courtesy of Restaurant 19. Second- and third- place recipients will receive gi cards to Starbucks. Submissions were reviewed by our editorial panel. The selection process was di icult, and we thank each and every resident for sharing their creativity with us and with the Village.

16 VILLAGE BREEZE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Floss Silk Tree Jerry Sears

Flowers Lynn Brown

THIRD PLACE Cactus Blossoms Abloom Louisa Hsu Honorable Mentions Bird of Paradise Joel Goldstein

An Enchanting Lure Barbara Walter

LAGUNA WOODS MAGAZINE VILLAGE BREEZE 17 A blistering day Sunﬂ owers reach to the sky Yearning for favor Sun do you see them? Gilded sentries on duty Stand tall, Sunﬂ owers —Barbara Walter

SECOND PLACE E FIRST PLAC Birds: gifted ﬂ yers Wispy dinosaurs aloft. Soar! Enjoy the ride! —Nancy Condon

THIRD PLACE

Honorable Mentions

Splendent sycamore Grows where the water nymphs ﬂ ow Nature’s cathedral —Judy Cobb

Calmly she sits near, Head adorned with rosemary. Soon, summer will end. —Susan Adragna

18 VILLAGE BREEZE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Waiting for a breeze Daylight ﬂ ies away. More than just a lowly weed Feathered creature of the night, Spreading life afar Wide open eyes—blink. —David Shepherd Soaring, seeking, glides. Scurrying, a small rodent Disappears below.

Horizon lightens, Integrated cars Another day breaks warmly If they can exist in peace Wings close, bless’ed rest. Why can’t we also? —Kristine DeYoung —AJ Lane

A quiet morning Looking at Barbara Lake, Brings peace and wonder. —Mary Jo Brown

Resident Hannah Lurie shared these haiku stanzas from a book of her poetry published in 1973 by the National Organization for Women. Gathered in fruit tree are 1,001 birds discussing winter

Shall I leave today? asks one blackbird circling over the brown earth The pollinators Kiss the ripe purple ﬂ owers One black hawk circles summer gone earth And all of nature. Which direction best? —Linda Kolstee-Ozkaynak

LAGUNA WOODS MAGAZINE VILLAGE BREEZE 19 Stretch your hard-earned dollars further with savvy senior discounts.

BY SUSAN LOGAN-MCCRACKEN

hen it comes to senior discounts, one thing to remember is it never hurts to ask. And while you’re asking, inquire as to which discount isW best. For example, a seasonal promotion may save you more than the senior discount. In some cases, you can use both discounts for even more savings. Don’t wait for the establishment to o er you a discount, because sometimes even the employees don’t know about it until they make further inquiries. Some discounts begin as young as age 50, but most start somewhere between age 55 and 65. The bottom line is it’s important to do some research and ask questions.

20 VILLAGE BREEZE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 SENIOR ADVOCACY requirements of 50 and over and ORGANIZATIONS some without age requirements. One of the advantages of AARP members can receive membership in a senior advocacy additional discounts from Avis, organization is generally the Budget and Payless. Dollar, savings begin at age 50. Here are Hertz and Thri y oer special the major groups. discounts to ASA members. Air travel Check out the senior discounts AARP American Airlines, Southwest at Car Rental Savers. (bit.ly/2BM52xf) Airlines and United Airlines If you are a member of AARP, you o er various discounts to Dana Wharf Sportfishing & can receive 10% to 15% discounts people age 65 and older. Call Whale Watching, Dana Point beginning at age 50. The first the airline directly for details (bit.ly/3eiphzA) year of an AARP membership and to apply the discount. As of O e ring whale watching, dolphin costs $16 or $12 if you are willing press time, discounts can’t be tours, fishing charters and an to automatically renew your accessed online. assortment of cruises, this membership each year. That cost facility is open but as of press of membership more than pays Blue Bell Foundation for Cats, time has suspended senior for itself when you total your Laguna Beach discounts because of decreased year-round discounts. (bit.ly/3gFNpOe) passenger loads. You can enjoy furry companionship American Seniors Association for free by volunteering at this Environmental Nature Center, (ASA) (bit.ly/38KTAho) facility that provides lifetime care Newport Beach ASA oe rs discounts on travel, for senior cats whose owners can (bit.ly/3edUFPG) financial services, security, health no longer care for them. The Environmental Nature Center insurance, prescriptions, home features 15 native California and auto insurance and general Car rental ecosystems, a museum, butterfly retail beginning at age 50 for a (bit.ly/2BNnjKy) habitat and a lovely place to $15 annual fee. Avis, Budget, Dollar, Fox, Hertz, sit and relax. It’s free to visit on Payless, Sixt and Thri y o er your own, although the center Seniors Coalition senior discounts, some with age appreciates donations. (bit.ly/3frN7ul) The Seniors Coalition oe rs a Prescription Discount Club, which includes up to 20% ob rand- name prescription drugs and up to 75% og enerics. This program includes a network of more than 54,000 participating pharmacies and helps locate one near you.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) (bit.ly/3fd1d2w) NARFE offers year-round discounts to current and retired federal employees. LAGUNA WOODS MAGAZINE VILLAGE BREEZE 21 Eyeglasses and hearing aids AARP members can save 30% on a pair of glasses (including lenses and frames) at LensCrafters and Glasses.com. ASA members can receive 20% to 50% off the average local retail prices of name-brand hearing aids. Both organizations oe r other vision and hearing benefits, so check out their websites.

Hotels (bit.ly/2BM52xf) AARP has a long list of participating hotels in its senior discount program. Best Western Hotels and Resorts oer up to 15% o to guests age 55 and older. Extended Stay America o ers guests age 55 and older National parks OC Parks COVID-19 Modified special senior rates. Ramada (bit.ly/3egac1m) Operations hotels o er up to 10% o to Beginning at age 62, you’re (bit.ly/3ec59ir) guests age 60 and older. Marriott eligible for the $80 Lifetime Check before visiting your o ers a senior rate to guests Senior Pass and $20 Annual favorite OC parks. over the age of 62. Wyndham Senior Pass from the National Hotel Group o ers ASA members Park Service. You can exchange Orange County Museum of Art, up to 20% o the Best Available four annual passes for the Santa Ana Rate at its participating hotels. lifetime pass. The pass gets you (bit.ly/2ZU5a5B) into all the national parks for Although the Orange County Movie theaters free, plus gives you discounts Museum of Art is currently closed Movie theaters may be closed on expanded park amenities. due to COVID-19, you can visit due to COVID-19, but typically For more information about the website and enjoy virtual AARP members can receive National Park Service passes, programming. This museum discounts on Regal Concessions, visit the website. features art from the early 20th Regal Movie Tickets and century, contemporary art Ticketmaster. AMC Theaters o ers Newport Beach Whale Watching galleries, digital art installations up to 30% o to theatergoers & Dolphin Cruise and video art exhibitions. age 60 and over, according to (bit.ly/2BTXGaP) SeniorDiscounts.com. Seniors age 60 and up can enjoy Restaurants whale watching and dolphin (bit.ly/2W44N7w) cruises at the discounted price Individuals age 55 and older of $28 or VIP seating at the can receive up to 20% off at discounted price of $51. Jack in the Box and 10% off at

22 VILLAGE BREEZE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Chili’s. Patrons age 60 and older can receive 10% to 15% off at Applebee’s and 10% off at El Pollo Loco and Subway. AARP members can receive RESOURCE LISTS 10% off every day at Bubba The Senior List Gump Shrimp Company, (bit.ly/2ZWgSfU) Chart House, McCormick & Schmick’s, Outback Steakhouse This resource lists senior discounts and Rainforest Café, and from restaurants, grocers, pharmacies, 15% off at Denny’s. For more department stores, clothing retailers, restaurant discounts, visit the SeniorList.com. airlines, rental cars, hotels, cruises, national parks and more. Links to other lists, Sherman Library & Gardens, such as the 2020 List of Senior Discounts on Corona del Mar (bit.ly/2BKLWri) Travel, the 2020 List of Senior Discounts at Admission to these Retail Stores and the 2020 List of Discounts picturesque gardens is $5 or on Prescription Medications, can be found at free for members. A senior membership of $40 allows you this website. and your spouse or partner, plus dependent children or Senior Discounts grandchildren age 18 and under (bit.ly/3ec50LV) unlimited admission. Find large listings of senior deals at Upper Newport Bay Nature seniordiscounts.com (not a secure website) Preserve, Newport Beach or sciddy.com (sorts by area). (bit.ly/3ec1bqk) The bit.ly link above is for sciddy.com. At press time, the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve parking lots and restrooms have reopened, but park offices, playgrounds, nature This article uses Bit.ly links, which are centers and other amenities remain closed. Typically, the URLs shortened for use in a magazine preserve is open every day from 7 a.m. or other paper-driven medium. Simply until sundown Pacific time type the shortened bit.ly/123XYZ from and entrance the text into your browser search bar, is free. This 1,000-acre hit Return and voila! You will reach nature preserve is home to over your online destination. 35,000 birds.

LAGUNA WOODS MAGAZINE VILLAGE BREEZE 23 Still not sure about venturing into the wider world just yet? Exercise, travel the world and play your favorite games without leaving home.

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24 VILLAGE BREEZE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 TRAVEL THE WORLD Beautiful Destinations (bit.ly/3gRiZJ3) “How to See the World’s Most Beautiful Destinations From Your Couch” by Chelsea Stuart is a roundup of 17 travel destinations that you can experience virtually, including the emerald summit of Machu Picchu, the turquoise waters of the Maldives, the sapphire Aegean seascape oo f Santorini, Greece, and some of the world’s most iconic cities.

Machu Picchu (bit.ly/2OgkYKu) If you’re looking for scenic wonders of the world, You Visit’s FITNESS narrated virtual Machu Picchu tour gives you all the beauty without the altitude.

Trevi Fountain (bit.ly/2OcRVYl) Skyline’s webcams allow you to visit Rome’s wonders like the MACHU PICCHU Trevi Fountain, Colosseum and Pantheon without leaving home.

Times Square (bit.ly/2CsXtev) Visit New York’s Times Square and see the lights on Broadway via Earthcam’s webcam without worrying about social distancing.

London (bit.ly/3gGG9BE) Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace await armchair travelers with Visit London’s 360-degree interactive webcam experience. Though no live stream can compete with the views from the London Eye LAGUNA WOODS MAGAZINE VILLAGE BREEZE 25 or Parliament Hill, this is the best quarantine-approved option out there.

Jerusalem (bit.ly/2ZSf0Fa) Virtually Israel’s YouTube tour begins at the Dead Sea and takes you through Panoramic Square and a bustling marketplace to the Western Wall, Jaa Center and Teddy Park Fountain.

Great Wall of China (bit.ly/3gZ4zGX) TREVI FOUNTAIN The China Guide’s 360-degree interactive virtual tour brings the breathtaking Great Wall of China to your screen.

VIRTUAL GAMES Mahjong (bit.ly/324A3a9) Play American mahjong online against computers and your friends on your computer, iPad or tablet. The first two weeks are free, aer which the service is $5 LONDON a month.

Bridge (bit.ly/2W77Zz0) Play free online bridge at the largest bridge site in the world. Enjoy tournaments, money games, Vugraph and much more.

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26 VILLAGE BREEZE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 much more for free through the AARP website. Find 68 of your Simply type the shortened bit.ly/123XYZ favorite games to choose from including crossword and jigsaw link from the text into your browser puzzles, chess and more. search bar, hit Return and voila! You will Jigsaw Puzzles reach your online destination. (bit.ly/2ZYGwkj) Thejigsawpuzzle.com oers free new jigsaw puzzles daily you can also link your account to Uno and a comprehensive collection your Facebook page so you can While this colorful app o ers of categories to choose from, challenge people you know. multiple variations on this such as animals, castles, flowers, popular card game, you can still waterfalls and more. Use the Scrabble GO play the original game in “classic search tool to find puzzles of your Download this app for free and mode” with a group of friends favorite things like tigers, the play with strangers or friends! remotely. You’ll be able to send Grand Canyon or Hawaii. You can invite friends from invite links to your friends via text your contacts or connect your or another messenger. THERE’S AN APP Facebook account. FOR THAT! Houseparty Play these apps by yourself or Yahtzee with Buddies This app allows you and your with your friends for free. All are If you grew up obsessed with this friends to video chat for free. available at the App Store and classic Hasbro game, the mobile You can also play games such as Google Play. version will quench your thirst to charades by clicking the dice icon play it with your far-flung in the upper right-hand corner. 8 Ball Pool friends and family until you can Recreate a night playing pool throw the dice in person. Click with your friends at the local over to the “Social” tab at the DON’T FORGET pub with this virtual version of bottom of the screen and either billiards. The app allows you to enter their username or connect THE LIBRARY! play one on one with anyone your Facebook friends to (bit.ly/2BRTMzo) using the app at random, but your account. Orange County residents can get an electronic library card from the POKER OC Public Libraries and access online databases and downloadable media, including electronic books, electronic magazines, music and more. If you already have an OC Public Libraries card, you automatically have access without the need for an eCard.

LAGUNA WOODS MAGAZINE VILLAGE BREEZE 27 Rules exist to keep residents safe and our community beautiful. BY JACKIE BROWN

hen someone moves to Laguna Woods Village, it doesn’t take long to realize there are a lot of rules to follow. Don’t Wlet the idea of rules put you o . The thought of a bunch of rules TOP 10 might sound oppressive, but rules are a good thing! Rules and COMPLIANCE regulations help a community as large as Laguna Woods Village operate safely and e iciently. Some rules are in place for the ISSUES IN safety or protection of Village residents and sta . Other rules are THE VILLAGE meant to keep our community peaceful and attractive. 1. Delinquencies (9%) So, who comes up with all Village Management Services’ these community rules? The Compliance Division enforces 2. Illegal occupancy (9%) rules are adopted and upheld the rules of Laguna Woods 3. Nuisance (9%) by the boards of directors for Village. This division is part of the 4. Carport clutter (9%) the two housing mutuals (Third Security Services Department, Laguna Hills Mutual and United which is headed by Director 5. Alteration standards (9%) Laguna Woods Mutual) as well of Security Services Carlos 6. Animal nuisance (8%) as the Golden Rain Foundation. Rojas. Compliance’s job is to Board directors are elected carry out each board’s policy 7. Common-area clutter (8%) by the residents of Laguna and enforce the governing 8. Breezeway clutter (7%) Woods Village or are sometimes documents, which include the appointed by other board articles of incorporation, bylaws, 9. Patio clutter (5%) directors when positions become policies, resolutions, rules and 10. Illegal caregiver (4%) vacant. Board directors volunteer regulations, plus the CC&Rs for their time to help make decisions Third Mutual and the Occupancy regarding the mutual or GRF. Agreement for United Mutual.

28 VILLAGE BREEZE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 Compliance: Here for You The Compliance Division works diligently to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the Village. Due to the sensitive nature of many compliance matters, sta must follow strict confidentiality rules. This means sta is o en unable to disclose any information or status about open cases, even to the complaining party. Rest assured that Compliance sta and your board of directors are doing all they can to resolve issues.

Compliance Division operates can may call the Security Department sometimes be confusing. We sat at 949-580-1400. A security off icer down with Operations Manager will be dispatched to take a report Francis Gomez to help take the and obtain statements. The reports mystery out of compliance. are routed to the Compliance Division for appropriate follow-up. Q: What is the biggest misconception residents have Q: If a resident wishes to make All residents in the Village are about Compliance? a complaint against another obligated to comply with the rules, A: That we are “the bad guy.” In resident, what should they do? terms and conditions, which are reality, Compliance is here to help A: A resident may call the detailed in the mutuals’ governing all residents. Our job is to help Compliance Hotline at 949-268-2255 documents. When Compliance is residents resolve their issues and or email [email protected] notified of an alleged violation, a gain compliance. This might include to make a report and staff will procedure is followed to ensure connecting them to resources or assist. If an incident occurs the allegation is fully investigated o ering extensions. Sometimes between neighbors, they may call and the o ending party is properly residents don’t even know they are the Security Department at notified. O en, Compliance works in violation, so it’s our job to explain 949-580-1400. with the resident to help them things to them and advise how to resolve the issue. If the problem resolve the issue. Q: If a resident feels wrongly is not rectified, the resident may accused or has another be called to a disciplinary hearing Q: If a resident sees someone grievance, what should they do? before the board of directors. in the Village doing something A: Residents are encouraged to During a disciplinary hearing, the that is not allowed, what should speak with the Compliance Division board may choose to take certain they do? for appropriate follow-up if they actions, including but not limited A: For violations such as clutter, feel they are wrongly to monetary penalties, suspension illegal occupancy and abandoned accused. Likewise, the resident of cable services, suspension of vehicles, a resident may call the may request a meeting with the access to GRF facilities and/or Compliance Hotline at 949-268- appropriate board of directors bringing forth legal action. 2255 or email compliance@ to discuss their grievance. As you can imagine, understanding vmsinc.org to make a report. For The Compliance Division will how all the rules in Laguna Woods violations like a dog barking or coordinate and schedule a meeting Village work and how the another noise nuisance, a resident with the board. LAGUNA WOODS MAGAZINE VILLAGE BREEZE 29 COMMUNITY CONNECTED in future issues Village of the Breeze. o acts E 3 awe-inspiring that Judy Yen comes of thepart sewing room sta. It’s kindness and patience. I’m now sewing room, Iwas shown such kindness put asmile on my face. plot with These us. little of acts and other crops from her garden neighbor shares her persimmons climbing a ladder. My other because doing so requires neighbor to pick her lemons was safely home quickly. chase. It worked, and the puppy were six or eight residents giving the street. Within 3minutes, there began running down the middle of when an adorable little puppy shared by fellow residents. past of and kindness present acts connected we all are, enjoy these alone. To help us remember how isolated, days, these but we’re not disconnected, if not unsettlingly Many of us may have feeling been magic inthe Village’s secret recipe. Fellow residents are abigpart ofthe KINDNESS STORIES CONNECTEDCOMMUNITY When walked Ifirst into the My neighbor helps my other I was driving on Calle Aragon m 0 ail VILLAGE BREEZE

k f ellyce.rothrock o indness—random AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 @vmsinc.org one who can help. Sometimes aneighbor is the only but felt warm inside for helping. into her car. We all got soaked, her wheelchair and then finally neighbor and Ihelped into her first caregiver couldn’t li her. Another in and half out of her car. Her upon my disabled neighbor half cul-de-sac. anyone fall. Akindness to all in our He says he doesn’t want to see the sidewalk in my cul-de-sac. always sweeps up the berries on to play it with him. kids’ card game, “golf,” and came longer play, our neighbor found a terminal cancer and could no my husband was diagnosed with golfer with our neighbor. When beautifulthings. Her time and kindness are truly to sew quilts for various charities. in the sewing room six days a week During the last rain, Icame Thank you to the nice man who My husband was an ardent no r t—to with s hare

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TREES 35,000+ 18,803 RESIDENTS DWELLING UNITS 12,736 2,531 RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS CARPORT STRUCTURES 1,218 407 COMMUNAL LAUNDRY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE VEHICLES & TRAILERS 334 250+ CLUBS CULS DE SAC 199 86 ELEVATORS SECURITY VEHICLES 18 16 SECURITY GATES RESIDENT TRANSPORT BUSES & VANS 16 8 TENNIS COURTS PICKLEBALL COURTS 7 6 4 3 2 1 • Clubhouses • Lawn bowling greens • Fully equipped • Arts and cra s facility • 5 pools and 4 spas • Bocce courts Fitness Centers • Performing Arts Center with 834 seats • Garden Centers with 933 • Library cultivation plots • History Center • Recreation vehicle storage • Equestrian Center with 40 stalls and • Two golf courses totaling areas with 413 spaces 1.4 miles of trails 36 holes and 153.3 acres • Computer labs • Community-owned television (1 PC and 1 Mac) station with original programming

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SERVICES Partnership addresses isolation and loneliness in the Village.

SOCIAL The Friendly Visitor Program (FVP), a collaboration between the Village Social Services Division and the Council on Aging – Southern CA, aims to address isolation and loneliness in and nearby areas (going to lunch, Laguna Woods Village. The teams attending a club meeting, or match active and compassionate taking a class together). community members with Because of the COVID-19 residents who are experiencing pandemic, the FVP temporarily isolation or loneliness, and may suspended home visits, limiting its not have a strong support system. activities to phone calls between Time spent with a volunteer can volunteers and participants. The range from activities in and near Phone Buddy Program addresses the home (talking about common anxiety and uncertainty that interests, playing cards and residents are experiencing as a games, or enjoying short walks) to result of COVID-19 and the stay-at- spending time in the community home order. Like the F VP, volunteers

Friendly Visitor Programs Make a Di erence Friendly visitor programs, “in which senior volunteers visit other community-dwelling older adults, have been associated with improved social connectivity and reduced loneliness.” ―Journal of Aging and Geriatric Medicine, 2018 Older adults who volunteer have improved health, as well as increased psychological and emotional well-being.—“Aging in America: Staying Active and Involved Is Key to Productive Aging,” Social Work Advocates, December 2019/January 2020 38 VILLAGE BREEZE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 SOCIAL SERVICES

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How long have you worked as a episodes was when we were host at Village Television? treated like VIPs at Angel Stadium. For more than two years, but Ex-Angel Bobby Grich was my I have been in the television guest cohost, and we had a blast. broadcast business for more Took us a while to get the episode than 20. shot, as the Angels were in season and they kept coming into the What did you do before you locker room. worked for Village Television? I produced and hosted my own TV You have done so many program called “Discover Orange interviews. Is there one that choose just one; each one has its County.” I highlighted things stands out? own feel. to do and people to meet, and We have shot more than 2,500 I enjoy our new “In the went behind the scenes all over since I have been here, and I Neighborhood” segments, which Orange County. One of my favorite enjoyed them all. It’s hard to bring residents to the forefront—

Stan Chambers Talks TV History The late Stanley Holroyd “Stan” Chambers visited Village Television on May 24, 2004, and was interviewed for “This Day” by then- television host Rob Merritt. Chambers spoke about the history of television and his tenure with Los Angeles’ KTLA from 1947 to 2010. Watch the original interview at bit.ly/3e1xg45.

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Riding Lessons, Facility Learn Events and More Fees More • Riding lessons Currently, the basic boarding Equestrian Center hours (Western dressage) is $249 per month, horse are Wednesdays through • Guided trail rides trailer storage is $160 Sundays from 7 a.m. to annually, and per-feeding 4 p.m. For more information, • Yearly events per-month fees range from call the Equestrian Center at Exhibition Horse Show $36 to $96, depending upon 949-597-4275. Boarder and Rider Playday feed type. Easter at the Equestrian Center Harvest Hoedown • Saddle Club (social club) TRANSPORTATION GUIDE YOUR TRANSPORTATION 50 • • • How it works: SYSTEM PHONE TO THE call back with aconfirmation leave adetailed message; Transportationsta will When choosing Option 4for Journey rides, please phone call the optionSelect that relates to the purpose of the Call 949-597-4659 Call E amenities/transportation V C • • • • • mail isit all Option 5–Destination shopping Option 4–Journey rides Option rides 3–Boost for route fixed Option 2–Request stop Option 1–General information VILLAGE BREEZEAUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 9 lagunawoodsvi 4 r 9 [email protected] -59 7-4659 l l age.com/

The “overflow” bus: Make system: a“request stop” fixed-route on the • • • • • • • bus: Board afixed-route run of the day driver when you the bus see approaching Transportation to place your request areturnneed pickup, tell the driver or call thatcul-de-sac is adesignated request-only stop) o is used on anOverflow basis as-needed for y For commercial routes, advise the driver of y For neighborhood routes, call Transportation if c Village drivers will stop to pick up in safe and n on theBe designated route in street your Scan your Village ID when you board the bus Main hub is Clubhouse 1 lear location our request when boarding the bus; if you ou a pickup need (available only if you reside in a nboard residents on the last commercial route eighborhood with your ID in hand and wave to TRANSPORTATION

51 Ring buzzer/bell the before destination desired your reaching point. transfer or Wait for the door to open and the and open to door the for Wait entering before be deployed to ramp current allow bus; the exiting or rst. ﬁ disembark to passengers entryways, block not Do areas ramp aisles. and transfers or bus Notify driver the of bus. the entering upon requests other the while seat your from move not Do a stop at stopped or is in motion bus will bus not The sign. stop or light are until seated. allmove passengers the driver talk while bus the not to Do is in motion. bus • DON’TS • • • • • BUS BUS BOARDING DO’S AND VILLAGE BREEZE VILLAGE MAGAZINE WOODS LAGUNA Times listed on the daily daily the on listed Times are schedule boarding from departures estimated be at your please location; your prior 5 minutes pickup location pickup time. scheduled the to Always carry your your carry Always ID! resident Ride ID = No No oost rides ome when the assessment is complete is assessment the when ome rocedures to schedule Journey rides a approval er a rides Journey schedule to rocedures f the day and time of the assessment the of time and day f the pplication settings feature pplication :30 p.m. to ride home unless they have prior have they unless home ride to :30 p.m. nformation and place you on the earliest the on you place and nformation Be specific about your location when scheduling when location your about Be specific B Call Transportation to schedule Boost trips schedule to Transportation Call assistance for Transportation Call Enter LWVBOOST under promo code in the in code promo LWVBOOST under Enter a A bus will pick up residents and return them return and residents up pick will A bus h Transportation sta your collect will sta Transportation i applicant advise to call will sta Transportation o Residents should use the residential bus at bus residential the use should Residents 4 An approval letter will be mailed with rules and rules with be mailed will letter An approval p Call Transportation to request to Call Transportation a Journey application available monthly assessment monthly available arrangements to go home a p.m. 5 er a home go to arrangements prior week one appointment o-show Boost drivers: N • • • • • • • • • • Boost access code: Boost access Boost a smartphone: without Journey program qualifications: program Journey FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT 52 63 62 59 55 53 table ofcontents News For

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Tuesday ner a.m. President, Rain Foundation 2019-2022 President, first 2020-2022 2019-2022 2017-2020 2020-2021 2020-2021 2020 2018-2021 9:30 Horton Hopkins Matson Carpenter Troutman Board Woods at Gartho Vice Moldow Tibbetts Mukhopadhyay Stephens Pearlstone Golden First Bert Second Vice President, Egon Bunny Director, Yvonne Director, James Director, Gan Director, Jon Director, Sue Director, Don Director, Judith 2018-2020 Secretary, James GRF Board of Board GRF Directors The Laguna meets the month GRF comments, questions and concerns to the appropriate group. encouraged to become acquainted with the committees and to bring issues and recommendations to the board for action. Members are Most of GRF’s work takes place within committees, which bring 54 • • • • • • • saster Preparedness Task Force. Meets ﬁrst Wednesday, • major disasters. Services. Keeps residents aware, informed and prepared for GRF and incooperation withthe Department ofSecurity odd months, 1:30p.m. Volunteers who function under Di remain safe and sound. Monday, even months, 1:30p.m. Ensures all residents Security &Community Access Committee. Meets fourth conveyed accurately and inatimely manner. media sources toensure that all communications are while partnering withinternal media services and external aware and informed onall important issues and concerns monthly, 1:30p.m. Ensures residents and employees remain Media &Communication Committee. Meets third Monday GRF that need constant upkeep toremain pleasing and safe. responsibilities for buildings and facilities belonging to second Wednesday, even months, 9:30a.m.Oversees Maintenance &Construction Committee. Meets beautiful, healthy and ecologically responsible landscape. quarterly, 1:30p.m. Maintains 21acres withthe goal of Landscape Committee. Meets second Wednesday, considered and judgedfairly. monthly, 9:30a.m.and 1p.m. Ensures trac violations are Laguna Woods Trac Hearings. Meets third Wednesday meet community needs. all transportation issues; ensures transportation services even months, 1:30p.m. Liaison between GRFand VMS for Mobility &Vehicles Committee. Meets ﬁrst Wednesday, the GRFBusiness Planning Committee. Financial Services and recommends appropriate action to levels and projected revenues related tothe Department of months, 1:30p.m. Reviews capital requirements, service Finance Committee. Meets third Wednesday, even VILLAGE BREEZEAUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 REAL MEETINGS, P VIEW accompanying agenda meetings indexed the are to for GR board meetings progress past or events, board meetings in virtual format. will continue to be held in a Orange of COVID the numberAs of new cases meetings are also recentmost the at are date, arranged by the with and backup materials. Meetings LagunaWoodsV channel ( the Village Televi b documents and the Agenda see to and agenda view or documents, Click watch to meetings the Video m A AGEND acku Go Video recordingsVideo of the to viewupcoming eetings AST to to p F, Third United. and All

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57 ctor tor.org c Ve e y t v n c o information. more humans, but Vector Control has a has Control but Vector humans, does occur. case in that plan game Visit the Orange Cou Control website at for The process includes all member owners of a owners member all includes process The of member every and each that mandatory It’s the and building, will be posted on the Signs building signing a petition and agreement form. agreement a petition and signing building Third process. to the agree must owner Every to sign members applicable all for will prepare Land to Run with Covenant and an “Agreement must which Designation),” Building (Nonsmoking applicable each against recorded and be notarized Each on record. address mailing member’s costs the for be responsible shall member applicable recording and preparation the for Third by incurred to estimated are unit. Costs their for covenant of the unit. After that owning while fee $225 be a one-time applicable all executed, and signed are covenants the to with Third to a hearing will be called members of designation the oppose of them none rm that confi petition at the opposes member If any building. their petition. the will deny board the hearing, the approval the go through building petitioning the of end After the covenant. their record and process and/ lessees members, owner all process, entire the rules permanently. these by will be bound or guests on these information will contain website Village to will be established disclosure A resale buildings. in is purchased a unit being that aware buyers make the it’s although building, smoke-free a designated unit purchaser. the to inform responsibility owner’s covenant the to record must pay buyer future Any for procedure An internal land. with the runs that will be put process resale the during cations notifi resolution. of this approval for tuned Stay into place. mosquito in in mosquito VILLAGE BREEZE VILLAGE MAGAZINE WOODS LAGUNA So far, no Aedes no So far, entering your home or space. Repair Repair space. or home your entering screens. damaged or broken to known is California Southern to a disease transmitted have The purpose of a smoke-free building building of a smoke-free purpose The building any of designating purposes the For no free, smoke designated is If a building After many meetings involving several members members several involving meetings After many a provide to a resolution years, four past the over in buildings smoke-free for policy comprehensive Board to Third forward brought recently was Third approve will hopefully members Third approval. for following meeting 16 August at the resolution that code. with civil to comply postponement a 28-day for to provide is procedure and policy designation to designate way reasonable fair and a systematic, with Third’s Consulting nonsmoking. as buildings c if specifi that determined board the counsel, legal met, are requirements and conditions terms, be permanently can multi-unit buildings Third’s free.” “smoke as designated inhaling, mean shall “smoking” free, smoke as lighted any or carrying holding burning, exhaling, lighted or other pipe cigarillo, cigar, cigarette, or any tobacco, burning for device smoking limited to, not but (including, product plant other Smoking form. in any or manner in any marijuana) burning, exhaling, inhaling, the includes also and/or cigarettes of electronic or use carrying or tobacco other any hookahs, devices, vaping medical (including marijuana product, nicotine substances. or illegal legal and/or marijuana) of the area be permitted in any shall smoking following By areas. common its including building, against will be protected residents all rules, these smoke. in second-hand breathing SMOKE-FREE BUILDINGS SOON POSSIBLE Secretary and Director Jarrett, Lynn By shared apply may responsibility. You to insect repellent EPA-registered Close outdoors. when exposed skin windows doors and unscreened all from mosquitoes prevent to GARDEN VILLA 58 • Common amenities: BUILDINGS VILLA GARDEN bath bedroom/1.75 2 bedroom/1.75 bath and 3 • • • • • Common amenities: LH-21 BUILDINGS buildings. Villa categories are LH-21 and Garden causes confusion. main The two buildings that sometimes are many variations of these in Laguna Woods Village. There buildingsresidents of thee-story (GVA) represents all of the The Garden Villa Association By Stuart Hack, GVA President THREE-STORY BUILDINGS ALL ABOUT GARDEN VILLA GARDEN Unit types: Unit storage cabinet and space for Underground parking, with Seven units floor per with storageCarport unit second and third floors Common storage areas on roomsLaundry on each floor Elevator VILLAGE BREEZE NEWS 1bedroom/1 bath, AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 9 at Reach StuartHack,GVAPresident, amenities and configurations, configurations, and amenities balconies baths/2 penthouse 3bedrooms/2.5 kitchen, 3bedrooms/2.75 baths, bedroom/1.75 baths and eat-in bath, 2bedroom/1.75 baths, 3 • • • • • • Because of the dierent types: Unit 49 which have units) 22 buildings with penthouses, 24 manors building per (except room onLaundry each floor Lobby Elevator Mail room Recreationroom for charging golf and electrical outlet cart or [email protected] - 2 12 1bedroom/1 - 7028. o more vi a at a board of governors and groups of building captains, with responsibility to support regional representatives seven captain for each building, begins with an elected building hierarchy of communication that Itmembers. through does so a dedicated all to serving of its Laguna Woods Village. 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VILLAGE BREEZE VILLAGE MAGAZINE WOODS LAGUNA ocedures, asbestos removal and trying to make the process between process the to make trying and removal asbestos ocedures, ow able to monitor all funds, even if they are comingled. Two board Two comingled. are if they even funds, all to monitor able ow an fi nd out when each area was to undergo work. Also, many of the tasks of the many Also, work. to undergo was area each when out nd an fi olution to continue the well-liked handyman program. However, due However, program. handyman well-liked the to continue olution where we had sta shortages have been contracted out at a lower cost. at a lower out been contracted have shortages sta had we where members are now observing and signing o of out coming checks on all o signing and observing now are members 5500 of the with section compliant nally fi are we means This reserve. the act. Davis-Stirling Automatic feedback for work orders has been has orders work for feedback Automatic Services: Resident time work-order the to reducing on track was VMS and implemented, hit. up until COVID-19 to completion the City of Laguna Woods and VMS seamless. VMS and Woods of Laguna City the rules operating the to make was goal The Documents: Governing of all a matrix far, So to access. quicker and to understand simpler on the worked has committee The together. been put rules has the best practices. and laws new the supporting resolutions The magazine. the supported have We Communications: and Media best policy.” the “Kindness is motto the chosen has board long- the to resolve a way nd to fi trying is United Compliance: VMS years. for frustrated residents have may that problems standing constituents. law-abiding to our empathetic will be more to COVID-19, it has not been implemented completely. There also is a is also There completely. been implemented not it has to COVID-19, of largest intrusion—one of moisture causes the to determine project fund. contingency our depleting costs United is working on a number of projects: Inspection of projects: on a number working is United Architecture: pr United has found a sustainable found has United Construction: and Maintenance s We asked that a map be posted to our website so residents so website be posted to our a map that asked We Landscaping: c One of the most important accomplishments is that we are we that is accomplishments important most of the One Finance: n If you as a resident have a process or problem that you think the think you that or problem a process have a resident as If you United Board of Directors needs to work on, we are open to suggestions open to suggestions are on, we to work needs of Directors Board United input. your welcome and • • • • • • UPWARD AND ONWARD President Margolis, Sue By thatprojects of a list together put board United the ago, Eight months this. During sta VMS the from with support to accomplish wanted we of quite a bit in spite accomplished have board the and sta period the meetings. face-to-face having of not lately culties di the • • Sue Margolis Sue President, 2018-2021 Carl Randazzo 2018-2021 President, First Vice Torng Andre 2019-2022 President, Vice Second Juanita Skillman 2017-2020 Secretary, Brian Gilmore 2019-2022Treasurer, Achrekar “Cash” Prakash Director, 2017-2020 Addington Elsie Director, 2018-2021 Neda Ardani Director, 2019-2022 Manuel Armendariz Director, 2017-2020 Bastani Reza Director, 2017-2020 Anthony Liberatore Director, 2018-2021 United Board of Board United Directors Woods Laguna United The Directors of Board Mutual of Tuesday meets second the a.m. 9:30 at month each UNITED 60 flushper (GPF) volume (or even standard toilet with a1.6 gallons year program that required the United Mutual began afour- January 1, 2019. In 2015, plumbing on or before fixture a more water-conserving replaced be properties with usage toilets in residential mandated that all high-water the Uniform Plumbing Code manors is one of the best. water-eicient toilets in our consumption, and having more ways to easily reduce water for water! However, there are more than $100,000 month per United alone assessments pay than we did years two ago. 21% more for agallon of water Mutual is paying approximately due to rate increases, United It is now high summer, and, By Elsie Addington, Director TRAINING POTTY The California Civil Code and VILLAGE BREEZE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 D for more details. r may they eligible be GPF) for a an ultra-low flush toilet (1.06 oered as achargeable service. be will installations toilet Village, Once full resume services in the toilet (1.28 GPF) at any retailer. toilets may purchase alow-flow replaced during the program. each year for those that were not replacements toilet low-flow few complete, sta still budgets for a though the program is now sta replaced 4,874 toilets. Even a day person! per represents asavings of agallon saving gallons .32 flush. per That replaced with a1.28 GPF toilet, more, if older toilets are used) be e i If residents choose to purchase Residents with alteration During the four-year program, bate through El To El bate through s trict. Visit trict. Visit ocwatersmart.com r o Water Water

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are broadcast at lagunawoodsvillage.com/meetings delay when watching board meetings. Owner members are invited to participate delay when watching board meetings. Owner members California is currently not in drought status, but but status, drought in not currently is California and snowpack from comes water our of Most By Elsie Addington, Director Addington, Elsie By ON TREES, TREES, ON RIGHT? WATER DOESN’T GROW WE KNOW KNOW WE that status is misleading. The National Oceanic Oceanic National The misleading. is status that the is (NOAA) Administration Atmospheric and tracks and weather studies entity that government most recent NOAA’s droughts. like phenomena West the of patches large that us tells information California most of status; drought in still are Coast in are Washington, of much and Oregon, and period the for status likely” development “drought Corner Four The beyond. and 2020 February-May Mexico— New and Arizona Colorado, States—Utah, be soon. to likely or currently drought in either are SoCal? “drought-free” in us to mean this does What comes it of some Northernrivers in California; that part California The of River. Colorado the from development “drought the in all is water produces VMS Board ofDirectors VMS 62 Third, 2018-2020 Third, RaquelUnger GRF,2020 James Tung 2019-2022 United, Rupert Cynthia 2017-2020 United, RaderDick GRF,2020-2021 Stefanie Brown GRF,2019-2020 Second Vice Chair DianePhelps 2019-2022 Third, ViceFirst Chair diLorenzo Rosemarie 2018-2021 Third, Chair Tao Wei-Ming VILLAGE BREEZEAUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 By Rosemarie diLorenzo, First Vice Chair HEALTH ON WITH AFOCUS FORWARD MOVING our employees. revisit plans, and remain focused onthe safety ofour residents and and the country, VMS is constantly challenged tostay onplan or With constant updates regarding Orange County, California State something good for another person every day? Besafe, everyone. Wouldn’t itbewonderful ifeach ofusset agoal ofdoing Resident Services is continually working toimprove service to • Maintenance and Construction is preparing inthe event • The Maintenance and Construction Department has hired • Looking Ahead Thre • Classesareavailableonline;visitbit.ly/2AQm3ps formore • VillageTelevision hasimprove • GRF, ThirdandUnitedboardmeetings aretelevised. • The Great Indoors We currently are looking atoutdoor exercise classes and/or • Inthe past few months we have reopened golf, tennis, pickleball, • The Great Outdoors are available inkeeping withthe governor’s mandates. We also want tofocus onhealth, so we have many activities that our residents. nonemergency requests and painting are cleared torestart. Architectural Control and Standards Committees. Division and willact as sta o cer for the United and Third Mr. Doncost willoversee the Manor Alterations &Resales Robbi Doncost as the new manor alterations division manager. or [email protected]. information regardingonlinerecreation. equipment that can beused out ofdoors. paddle tennis, lawn bowling and Pools 2and 5. e diff erent bookclubsmeetviaZoom;call949-597-4274 d itsoff erings.

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24055 PASEO DEL LAGO W • LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637 949-597-4278 • TOWERSATLAGUNAWOODSVILLAGE.COM THEN AND NOW TELL TIME LIKE AN EGYPTIAN Just inside Gate 5 and tucked behind Building 2037 is a concrete pillar with a strange curved apparatus on top. The object on the pedestal is a sundial, a device that tells the time of day when there is sunlight by the apparent position of the sun in the sky. It is a scaled-down version of the original constructed at the Riverside Library. Besides indicating the local standard time (not daylight savings time), it also indicates the day and month of the year, and the beginning of each season. Because of these features, the sundial is actually a calendar and not just a clock. It never needs winding, it does not depend on electricity, and once it is set it never gains or loses. The plaque on the front reads “Times Square - 1969.” The surrounding residents named the piece because it was where they met and celebrated holidays. A transplanted New Yorker said it reminded her of home because Times Square is a place where people would meet, and thus the sundial was named.

The Laguna Woods History Center is a 501(c)(3) nonproﬁt and does not receive money from assessments. We are located next to the Library; our hours are weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by appointment. Check out our website at lagunawoodshistory.org.

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Premier Health & Wellness Provider to Laguna Woods Village

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 | (Paseo de Valencia and Health Center Drive)

MemorialCare Medical Group – Laguna Woods 24268 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 | (El Toro Road and Moulton Parkway)

MemorialCare Medical Group – Laguna Hills 26538 Moulton Parkway, Suite 38E, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 | (Moulton Parkway and La Paz Road)

Wave Imaging – Laguna Woods 24301 Paseo de Valencia, Suite 100, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 | (Paseo de Valencia and Calle de la Plata)