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Harvest Festival will feature raffles, games and live bluegrass music

Harvest Festival will feature raffles, games and live bluegrass music


GRF SPECIAL EVENTS The GRF Harvest Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Community Gardens, 13101 Nassau Drive, featuring live bluegrass music, hands-on gardening workshops, decorated gardens and raffle prizes. Admission is free, and a full day of activities awaits visitors of all ages. The Wimberley Bluegrass Band will provide the soundtrack for the festivities,

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Sharon Jacobs appointed to GRF  Board on Oct. 16

Sharon Jacobs appointed to GRF Board on Oct. 16


GRF BOARD The GRF Board of Directors met in a special meeting Oct. 16 to appoint by acclamation Sharon Jacobs of Mutual 1 to the GRF Board of Directors. The vote was unanimous. Jacobs replaces outgoing director Tim Kearns, who resigned his position Oct. 9. She will serve the term ending in 2028 and was appointed to the Finance and Member Services committees.

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Social Security  Administration announces 3.6% increase for 2027

Social Security Administration announces 3.6% increase for 2027


The Social Security Administration announced on Oct. 14 a 3.6% benefit increase for 2027. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month. Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment beginning in January 2027. Increased payments to about 7.3 million people receiving Supplemental Security Income will begin on Dec. 31,

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Pop-up vote center offers accessible, in-person voting

Pop-up vote center offers accessible, in-person voting


MIDTERM ELECTIONS A one-day onsite Pop-Up Vote Center is coming to Leisure World on Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Clubhouse 6 parking lot from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The center is managed by the OC Registrar of Voters and will offer in-person voting; voter registration; secure vote-by-mail ballot drop offs; accessible voting; replacement ballots; and voter assistance. Residents, employees, contractors

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Share your  opinion on Community   Gardens opening  time on Oct. 26

Share your opinion on Community Gardens opening time on Oct. 26


GRF BOARD Share your opinion on Community Gardens opening time on Oct. 26 GRF President Jeff Mulqueen and GRF Director Michael Banfield will host two back-to-back meetings to get feedback on a proposed time change at the Community Gardens. Some Mutual 9 residents have asked that the garden open at 8 a.m. to prevent earlymorning noise disturbances. Meanwhile, some gardeners favor a 7

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Rep. Robert 
	 Garcia will ….

Rep. Robert Garcia will ….


Rep. Robert Garcia will speak on Oct. 28 See page 3 U.S. REPRESENTATIVE Rep. Robert Garcia will speak Wednesday, Oct. 28 in CH 4 Congressman Robert Garcia will speak to residents on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 4, hosted by the LW Democratic Club. The former Long Beach mayor represents California’s 42nd District, which was recently redistricted and now includes Seal

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Redeemer Lutheran 
	Church Bazaar is ….

Redeemer Lutheran Church Bazaar is ….


Redeemer Lutheran Church Bazaar is Oct. 22-24 See page 16 Annual Church Bazaar: Oct. 22-24 Redeemer and St. Theodore Church members are busy getting ready for their annual bazaar, which will be held Oct. 22-23 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The event will feature raffles, arts and crafts, sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, baked goods, plants and boutique

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Shuffleboard Club 
	Halloween potluck is ….

Shuffleboard Club Halloween potluck is ….


Shuffleboard Club Halloween potluck is Oct. 24 See page 18 Shuffl eboard Club Halloween potluck is Oct. 24 The Shuffleboard Club Halloween celebration will be held in Clubhouse 3, Room 1 from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. After admiring one another’s attire and enjoying a potluck meal, club members and guests will play the game Left, Right, Center for the remainder of the evening. People

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Get free, unbiased Medicare education and counseling at upcoming meetings

Get free, unbiased Medicare education and counseling at upcoming meetings


OPEN ENROLLMENT Medicare open enrollment season began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, with changes applied on Jan. 1, 2027. This is an opportunity to review your health and prescription drug coverage and make changes for 2027. One source of free, unbiased information about Medicare is the state-supported Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), which provides personalized