Letters to the Editor

Editor:

In response to Mr. Ward’s letter chiding Democrats (May 8), I think most Democrats and many Republicans are rooting for a return to normal, stable government.

Trump and Musk’s helterskelter approach is a wrecking ball on stability and democracy.

Everyone might need those social, health, financial and judicial departments programs that Trump and Musk have so eagerly and gleefully dismantled.

Please, let’s end the chaos before it is too late. Thank God for those “rogue” judges who are trying to upend Trump’s and Musk’s insanity.

Brian Tivnan Mutual 5 Editor:

This is to thank our bathroom designer, in particular the person who determined the placement and configuration of the hold-bars both in and out of the shower.

Without knowing my height, reach, strength and other physical limitations, the bars are at hand to steady my stumbles and act to counter the likelihood of a bruised elbow (or worse).

And now I can banish the thought of having to be rescued from a fall in the shower. Old bodies are not a pleasant sight.

Stan Verdi Mutual 2 Editor:

Ten hats off, at least, to Taylor Greene, our Leisure World Library Manager, for his dynamic selection of the first speaker in our library’s annual Author Speaks series that runs May through September.

On May 9, Christopher Reich captivated me with his personal story of how he became a New York Times bestselling author.

He is truly a great speaker, making me feel that he was sitting across from me at my kitchen table, just sharing a morning cup of coffee with him reminiscing his rise to world fame!

Then when the audience questions started, Mr. Reich answered each question so sincerely. What a fabulous morning this New York Times bestselling author gave to us audience members.

Thank you, Taylor Greene, for making this fabulous morning possible!

Debbi Fudge Mutual 1 Editor:

Two events I attended recently were just terrific and bear special mention.

The concert held on Saturday afternoon by the Long Beach Community Band in Clubhouse 2 was outstanding.

The music the band played was varied and sophisticated. The number of instruments utilized was truly amazing. I had no idea there were that many kinds of drums. The players were all ages, and I was struck by how many were quite young.

This group would be an outstanding choice to bring to a wider audience at the Amphitheater. It would bring down the house.

The other event was the Art League’s May meeting, which was well attended, and fun and challenging for all who came. Everyone there was provided with brushes, paint, water and paper and drew their versions of trees, feathers and landscapes ably demonstrated by wellknown watercolorist Joe Cibere.

It was very participatory, and I think stimulated a lot of residents in attendance to think about utilizing the art room or take more lessons.

A big thank you to all who helped plan and execute these offerings.

Barbara Gardner Mutual 8 Editor:

Leisure World was voted the best retirement community, but is it the safest community to drive in? A car accident happened May 14. People, including those driving commercial vehicles, are driving way too fast up and down the main streets to the gates in Leisure World Seal Beach, in a hurry to get nowhere that can be that important. Yet we see residents all the time driving 50 mph up and down Del Monte Drive since we live right on this street and can see from out our second story balcony windows.

The one single small speed bump on Del Monte Drive doesn’t slow down drivers enough to improve safety.

More and bigger speed bumps are needed on all the main LWSB streets. Vehicles need to slow down and be driving only 15-20 mph on all the LWSB streets.

Alan Clark and Wayne Black Mutual 15 Editor’s Note: There were three significant vehicle accidents in Leisure World last week. For more information, see page 1. Editor: I wanted to express just how fantastic the Long Beach Community Band (not to be confused with Long Beach Municipal Band) was at its recent performance on May 10 in Clubhouse 2.

The entire experience was so much fun and entertaining! This is not just a “community band.” It is a 70-piece band, very much like an orchestra but without the strings.

The conductor led with enthusiasm and precision, and every piece played was uplifting, enjoyable and spirited.

The band usually plays a few times a year for LWSB free of charge, and performances are publicized in the LW Weekly.

If you ever get the opportunity to see them, do it! You won’t be disappointed.

Kathy Steponovich Mutual 6