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Leisure World News July 7, 2017 • Published Twice a Month • residents.lwmc.com/lwnews OF MARYLAND Board Passes 2018 Budget Assumptions by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News Funding Changes Facing a potential three he Leisure World to four percent increase in Community Corporation resident fees, the board voted T (LWCC) board of to contribute $60,000 to the directors approved the Snow and Storm Fund, a reduc- 2018 budget assumptions tion of $20,000 from the initial as amended at its June 27 proposal. meeting. In a very close vote, which The board approved the required a roll call vote to Budget and Finance Advisory determine the weighted vote, Committee’s recommenda- the board approved a motion tion for $30,785 to complete to designate $192,400 for the several projects throughout the Capital Equipment Fund. Administration Building and The board approved a Grand marshal and Air Force veteran Barbara McCool waves to the crowd both Clubhouses, including motion to contribute $415,000 during the annual 4th of July parade. Photo by Fred Shapiro mold assessment abatement to the 2018 Facility Replace- and ceiling tile replacement in ment Fund, and a motion to the Administration Building’s contribute $30,000 to the 2018 A Behind the Scenes bank space, at a projected cost Contingency Fund. of $11,785. Signal Financial Federal Fitness Center Look at Leisure World’s Credit Union is contracted to The board voted to rescind an occupy the space beginning in earlier resolution which would August, with an ATM slated have authorized $64,000 from Annual Parade for installation in the Admin- the 2018 Facilities Maintenance by Stacy Smith, Leisure World News coordinating its details. For istration Building’s lobby in Plan to make improvements to the last 38 years, Dee Marty- mid-July, and a potential addi- the existing Fitness Center and ed, white and blue nuska, Director of Education tional ATM in Clubhouse II. Game Room. Several members banners stream & Recreation, has helped plan Projects also included stated that further discussion on R down the entrance of and organize the day’s events, in the motion are funding room usage in Clubhouse II will Clubhouse I, the speaker’s and is behind the scenes on the for the installation of auto- come later. podium is set up at Veteran’s day of making sure it all runs matic door operators on A motion to approve an Park, and spectators pile into smoothly. the two exterior doors of annual user fee of $100 for use rows of folding chairs as one of She does a bit of everything – the Clubhouse II Activities of the new Fitness Center was Leisure World’s most beloved from helping to find a grand Room and the exterior main defeated, with just six members traditions gets underway. marshal and guest speaker entrance to the Terrace Room, in favor of the motion. Every year, Leisure World’s among Leisure World’s nearly at a projected total cost of Proponents of the motion 4th of July parade brings 8,000 residents, to keeping $19,000. argued that charging a fee for together neighbors, families Brownsville Cornet Band Funding for the projects use of the new Fitness Center, and friends as they stand along members from “melting” will come from the Contin- which is scheduled to open Leisure World Boulevard to during the outdoor program by gency Fund. Prior to this in mid-September, would cheer on club members, other distributing refreshments and expenditure, the year-end generate an estimated $20,000 mutuals and organizations, and cookies. balance of the Fund was esti- to $40,000 annual revenue. local politicians. At 7 a.m. on parade day, mated to be $300,000. The However, several board The easy panache and timing when most are still sleeping or Contingency Fund is reserved members felt that enacting an of the parade and program making their first pot of coffee, for unforeseen expenditures. belies the effort placed into ➤ to page 3 ➤ to page 2 Governance & Information .... 6 Sports, Games & Thoughts & Opinions ............. 8 Scoreboards ........................ 38 Events & Entertainment ...... 10 Classes & Seminars ............ 46 Movie Schedule ................... 12 Calendar of Events .............. 49 For more photos from Health & Fitness ................. 16 Governance Meeting Leisure World’s 4th of July Schedules ............................ 49 parade, see page 4. INSIDE Clubs, Groups & Organizations ...................... 18 Classifieds ........................... 52 Club Trips Listing................. 34 she said. “You get up in the soaking wet clothes, the Club- She said that during the Parade➤ morning and you think, ‘It’s house II auditorium air condi- parade’s earlier years, it from page 1 overcast, it’s cloudy. They’re tioner blasting her with cold was harder to find a keynote Martynuska is in her office calling for rain; do you think air. The memory of it makes speaker, which the committee finalizing last minute details, we’ll make it?’” her laugh. asks be an armed services and often grappling with the She recalled one year when She said her years of expe- veteran. “Many don’t want to day’s ficklest variable, the the clouds burst open just as rience have taught her how to talk about their experiences,” weather. the parade took off. gracefully handle any hiccup or she said. “That’s the scariest thing,” “It [sky] looked threatening, last-minute change of plan. Martynuska believes she but everybody As Martynuska goes about knows why residents are drawn was lined up and parade day, gently asking to the parade year after year. ready to go. Well, marchers to keep a steady “They’re just really proud of it poured.” pace, reminding politicians their community and proud of Martynuska to stay in their cars, or just their country. I think we’re just was riding in keeping an eye out for every- thankful to live in the country a top-down one’s safety, she employs a we live in, and I think they convertible car, tactfulness that can be difficult take pride in that,” she said. and as the driver to muster in triple-digit heat. As the program draws to a placed the top But she barely breaks a sweat. close, a somber bugle plays back up, a gush Preparation for the parade the final phrase of “Taps.” of rainwater fell begins in March, when a small The crowds begin to part, on her head. She committee of staff and resi- and Martynuska quietly treks Lady Liberty and her compatriot stride down Leisure spent the rest of dents gather to write and send back to Clubhouse I, another World Boulevard July 4. Photo by Fred Shapiro the program in out invitations to the event. successful July 4 concluded. GOOD TO KNOW: COMMUNAL GRILL AVAILABLE If you’re looking for a quiet place to grill outdoors this summer, look no further than Leisure World’s Magnolia Park, a four-acre patch of Trust property within Turnberry Courts (Mutual 21) located next to the golf maintenance facility. The park has two cooking grills, as well as picnic tables and benches, where residents and their guests are welcome to picnic and barbeque at their leisure. Pack a basket, spread a blanket and enjoy an outdoor meal with family and friends in the privacy of your own community. Grill usage is on a first come, first serve basis. Magnolia Park in Mutual 21 offers a picnic and grilling area for all residents. 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