Remember When
The Leisure World Historical Society, a 501(c)3 educational foundation, is dedicated to preserving the history of Leisure World, which is celebrating 60 years this year. Historical Society President Margaret Gillon has chronicled highlights in this weekly column. People are welcome to visit, volunteer for or donate memorabilia to the Historical Society, which is open every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 1. For more information, log on to LWHistory.org or SealBeachLeisureWorldHistory. org.
• April 27, 1978— Daphne Kruse, internationally known founder and director of the Minneapolis Aging Opportunities Plan, was the featured speaker at a forum sponsored by the Golden Rain Foundation, the Good Government Group and the Senior League. She spoke about organizing a community to serve the elderly.
• April 28, 1966— Today the Leisure World News announced a milestone. “Beginning with the May 5 issue, the Leisure World News will open its pages to classified advertising.
To place your ad concerning items for sale, trade, rent or purchases, call 598-1112 and ask for Toma Palmer.”
Previously, the News had offered display ads, but there were no classified ads.
• April 28, 1977— Commemorating its 14th year, the Leisure World Lawn Bowling Club held a tournament and awarded the Henry Padgham Trophy. The winning team was Gale Hopkins, Gordon Campbell and Sidney Tausch.
• April 29, 1987— The Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors began to plan for the celebration of Leisure World’s 25th Anniversary. The board passed a resolution authorizing the Recreation Committee to develop a festive program to mark the anniversary.
