Letters to the Editor
Editor:
I would have preferred to see our Main Gate entry system revised before any “beautification” work ensued.
I’ve had ample time to see that what was done by the previous administration has worsened my experience.
Allowing guests in both lanes causes long delays, potentially putting drivers in danger as we get backed up onto Seal Beach Boulevard.
I would appreciate the LW Weekly reporting on what steps the GRF Board and administration are taking to resolve this egregious problem. Estee Edwards Mutual 15 Editor’s Note: The RFID gate access program was launched in January 2025 to provide an elevated level of security. It monitors the estimated 6,500 vehicles in and out of Leisure World daily through the three gates. According to Security, few complaints regarding gate congestion have been received. Wireless gate access is working smoothly and has heightened security for the majority of Leisure World’s 9,500 residents. The LW Weekly reports on all GRF Board business in monthly GRF Board Highlight stories. Editor: Mutual 1 is honored and deeply grateful to receive a generous gift from the Marilyn Schatz Estate, administered by Anna Derby, president of the Golden Age Foundation.
Ms. Schatz lived in Mutual 1 for many years, and her legacy will continue to make a difference for years to come with the addition of seven beautiful new benches to relax on, wait for the buses or just enjoy the afternoon.
This extraordinary act of generosity reflects a commitment to the values and mission of Leisure World. By leaving her estate to the GAF, her gift continues to create a lasting impact that will help strengthen the programs and services Leisure World residents rely on.
Estate gifts are among the most meaningful ways supporters can leave a lasting legacy. They provide resources that help ensure the long-term stability of the GAF organization while extending a donor's values far into the future.
This remarkable contribution will help the GAF continue its mission with confidence and create opportunities for generations to come.
While the Schatz estate generosity speaks for itself, it also serves as an inspiring reminder of the profound difference one person can make.
Her legacy is not only measured by the gift itself but by the lives that will be touched through the programs and services it supports.
On behalf of our Mutual 1 Board of Directors, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for this extraordinary act of kindness and vision.
Diana Wood Mutual 1 Editor:
We had a great Multicultural Event on July 18 at the Amphitheater.
The cultural groups who participated worked very hard over the months and performed very well.
They shared their very best with the Leisure World community.
The narrative for the Chinese Tai Chi Club was unexpectedly cut from the performance at the last minute.
The club would like readers to have the complete narrative explaining the benefits of tai chi.
• Tai chi was officially known as “Taijiquan,” which is a martial art for self-defense. In the early 20th century, it evolved into a popular meditative exercise for health, balance and longevity. Now it is mostly referred to as tai chi, for short.
• Tai chi was originally a philosophical term; the first known written reference of it was found in the Book of Changes, called “I Ching,” over 3,000 years ago.
• Tai chi is a low-impact, mind-and-body exercise, a kind of meditation-in-motion that is beneficial to seniors.
• For every step in tai chi, the person puts their entire foot on the ground first, then does the next step or move. If we make this a habit always when we walk, we will be more balanced and will have less chance of falling.
•Also, seniors trying to learn tai chi need to remember what their bodies can handle. We performed the traditional tai chi, 24-form, Yang style, and had slightly modified one step so the move could be synchronized more easily by the group. Maria Wong Mutual 2 Editor’s note: A new Tai Chi Club has just been formed. For its schedule, see page 17.
