Enjoy the summer with free ice cream today in CH 4

GOLDEN AGE FOUNDATION EVENTS

To celebrate summer in Leisure World, the GAF will host an ice cream social in Clubhouse 4 today, July 16, from 2-4 p.m.

Residents will be treated to a free one scoop of ice cream and have the opportunity to spend time with the GAF board and volunteers to learn more about the organization.

A poster presentation from the 50th anniversary celebration will be onsite for guests to see some of the many projects the GAF has funded in the past.

Residents can also speak to GAF volunteers about donating to the organization to help keep the GAF programs free to all residents.

People will also have the opportunity to sign up to become a member of the GAF or the Ralphs Community Contribution Rewards program at the social.

••• Battery Recycling July 28 Residents can recycle used batteries on Tuesday, July 28, in the Clubhouse 2 parking lot, from 10 a.m.-noon. E-waste will be also collected at the event. GRF ID is required.

The GAF has partnered with the student-run nonprofit Teens Against E-Waste for the program.

The nonprofit aims to raise public awareness of the pressing issue of e-waste, take action towards a greener planet, and engage teenage leaders in youth activism.

The nonprofit was founded by high school freshman Joshua Lou in spring 2021 in Cypress, California, and spread to Canada in September of the same year. To make a greater impact, they launched the international One Million Batteries campaign in November 2021 and the WEEEcycle campaign in July 2022. So far, it has expanded to over 60 branches in six countries.

The nonprofit will send a group of approximately 10-12 students and 4-5 parent volunteers to the GAF’s event. The GAF board will coordinate and assist in collecting and sorting batteries. The students will wear yellow vests for visibility. The GAF board will wear the usual red vests.

The GAF asks shareholders to separate hearing aid batteries in a small plastic bag.

Accepted e-waste items include:

• Computer monitors

• Televisions

• Laptops

• CRT monitors

• DVD players

• Scanners

• Fax machines

• Copy machines

• Printers

• Radios

• Stereos/speakers

• Vacuum cleaners

• Microwaves

• Mini refrigerators

•Other small household electronics E-Waste items that will not be accepted include:

• Mercury-containing equipment

• Light bulbs or fluorescent tubes

• Aerosol cans

• Liquids

• Refrigerators

• Washing machines

• Dryers

• Dishwashers This service is for Leisure World shareholders’ personal household batteries only. No business batteries.

The GAF believes it is important to keep the planet clean. One of the ways to do this is to recycle batteries instead of throwing them in the trash.

For more information about the GAF or to volunteer, call or text 562-301-5339. —Anna Derby The Golden Age Foundation is not affiliated with the Golden Rain Foundation.

The GAF teams up with Teens Against E-waste at every battery recycling event.