STREET REPAIRS Starting Monday, April 21, crews will begin paving Seal Beach Boulevard from Westminster Avenue to North Gate Road. The paving work will be generally conducted from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. on weeknights. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Drivers should expect rough surfaces and uneven pavement throughout the project. Work will continue until Friday, May 9, barring

The newest episode of the GRF podcast Leisure World Direct was released today, April 17, and covers the resident portal. The podcast features the GRF executive director and executive manager of Mutual Services discussing topics of importance to LW residents. Current and past episodes are available online at www.lwsb. com/podcast.

EARTH DAY Athens Services collects LWers’ compostable materials from the small green compost containers near the trash bins. Landfills are the third largest source of methane in California. Organics waste emits 20% of the state’s methane; a climate super pollutant up to 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide. By diverting organics from the landfill, LWers are part of the solution in

The Recreation Department will host a special brunch to honor Leisure World mothers on Saturday, May 10, in Clubhouse 4 at 11 a.m. This hugely successful event is expected to sell out early this year. Seating is limited and those interested are encouraged to purchase tickets early. Country Gardens Caterers will provide an elegant repast including an egg and sausage strata, strawberry crepes, fresh

COFFEE CHAT Seal Beach Chief of Police Michael Henderson and GRF Security Director Victor Rocha will field questions from residents at a Tuesday, April 22, coffee chat from 10 a.m.-noon in Clubhouse 6. The event is informal with no speeches, presentations or agendas, and everyone is welcome. Often the community’s only interaction with the police is during an emergency or other crisis.