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Tax . ling volunteers needed; training provided

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The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) will host the final shredding event of the year on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Clubhouse 2 parking lot from 10 a.m.-noon. Donations are appreciated.

All bags holding documents to be shredded must be left untied, all bags that have tied handles will be turned away at the event. Volunteers must be able to take a quick glance in the bags to ensure that the items in the bag meet the standard requirements:

• No magazines or newspapers.

• Staples and paper clips must be removed.

• No x-ray copies.

• No contaminated bags. In order to have the smoothest event possible, the GAF reminds residents of the following:

• Do not arrive earlier than 10 a.m., no one will be there to guard bags or documents.

• Place shredding bags in the passenger seat and stay in the car, GAF volunteers will take the bags out of the car.

• Drop items and go; there will not be any chairs to sit and wait.

• Do not bring documents in a cardboard box. The GAF will only accept untied plastic or paper bags.

• No electronic devices will be accepted. People can drop off e-waste on Nov. 14 to be recycled. See right for more information.

The next shredding service will be on March 9, 2027. For more information, text GAF President Anna Derby at 562301-5339.

••• Battery and E Waste Recycling Nov. 14 The GAF will once again team up with Teens Against E-Waste for a battery and e-waste recycling event on Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Amphitheater parking lot from 10 a. m.- noon. GRF ID is required.

GAF volunteers and teenagers in the program will be collecting approved batteries for recycling, including alkaline, carbon zinc, nickel cadmium (NiCd), nickel metal-hydride (NiMH), lithium ion (Li-Ion), lithium metal, silver oxide, button cell batteries and all other dry-cell batteries. This includes all household batteries, cell phone and laptop batteries, and small, button, type batteries.

People are asked to place lithium and hearing aid batteries in a separate bag to align with recycling requirements. This service is for Leisure World residents’ personal household batteries only; no business batteries will be accepted. This event keeps LW’s waste fees low and the planet clean. For more information, text 562 301-5339.

••• Become an Income Tax Volunteer The AARP free federal income tax filing program, sponsored by the GAF, needs volunteers for the 2026 year.

Volunteers will provide free tax preparation and e-filing to LW residents. Previous experience is not necessary, the GAF and AARP will provide all the training and support needed to provide great service to the com-

All bags brought to the shredding event must be left open. Bags that are tied will not be collected.

Golden Age Foundation volunteers at the shredding event on July 14.

Previous AARP tax filing volunteers. munity.

Open positions include:

Tax Aide: Work directly with taxpayers to prepare their tax returns (1-3 days a week for 4-5 hours). Must have computer literacy.

Client Facilitator: Greet clients and help organize their documents (1-3 days a week for 3-4 hours).

Telephone Assistant: Schedule appointments for clients (one day a week for 5-6 hours). Must have a reliable cell phone to book appointments.

All positions must be available to attend training in January 2027 and work 1-3 days a week during the tax season from Feb. 1-April 7.

To apply or receive more information, call Chris White at 310-968-3445. For more information or to become a GAF volunteer, text 562-301-5339.

••• Give Where You Live: Legacy Contributions All GAF programs are provided free to Leisure World shareholders. The GAF is entirely staffed by volunteers, so all contributions go directly to meeting community needs. The generous support of shareholders, residents, the clubs, organizations and businesses are the main source of income.

Previous legacy contributions from generous shareholders have funded many projects that benefit our entire community, including major improvements to the exercise center and a mobility-impaired bus.

For example, bequests from Mutual 1 resident Marilyn Schatz, Mutual 4 resident Joy Kramer, and Mutual 17 resident Venus Veach made it possible to bring licensed social workers to provide in-depth help for the shareholders. GAF brought three agencies, Council on Aging, Alzheimer’s OC, and Adult Protection Agency, and Pathways to form a collaboration team in the spring of 2022.

Residents are asked to consider including the Golden Age Foundation when planning a will or an estate. Those who are interested in a legacy contribution should first consult with an estate planning professional The Golden Age Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization (tax ID # 23-7273105), its address is P. O. Box 2369, Seal Beach, CA 90740.

For more information about the GAF’s free services or to become a volunteer or donor, visit www.goldenagefdn.org or call 562-431-9589 and leave a name, phone number and email. —Anna Derby The Golden Age Foundation is not affiliated with the Golden Rain Foundation.