Reuse and repurpose cardboard boxesandscrapsforachance to win fabulous prizes in the Cool Cardboard Creations Contest. Submissions must be 95 percent cardboard. Acceptable materials include cardboard of all types, fasteners, glue, tape, as well as any nontoxic paint and recyclable decorations. The maximum size allowable for tabletop displays is 24 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 36 inches high. For

Mutual 2’s inaugural Holiday Decorating Contest winners were presented with yard signs and prizes on Dec. 9. Mutual President Peggy Keller and board member Chris Abel congratulated first-place winner Bettie Hancock, who decorated her home at 1202 Golden Rain Road, 72-I, with help from her daughters Charry Beck and Kathy Workman. Coming in second was Joanna Matos’ design, which features large

Calling all Family Radio Service Users in Leisure World: The Radio Club provides an opportunity for a Family Radio Service (FRS) practice drill every Wednesday morning. Anyone who has an FRS radio is invited to participate. The call-in time is 9:30-9:45 a.m. on Channel 13/0. Be sure to wait until the radio is clear, then call in stating your first name, last name initial and mutual number. Remember

While 2020 may go down in history as the most challenging year of the early 21st Century, Leisure World residents refuse to let tradition suffer. They are well-known for their exuberant displays of holiday cheer, and this year, they’re finding creative ways to carry on in the spirit of Christmas. Halls are decked, wreaths are hung, and lights are strung. It’s time to get out and meet the season.

By Patty Marsters pattym@lwsb.com Nothing announces your passion for the holidays to the outside world faster than a festive wreath on your door. And with just a little time, you can flex those creative muscles on something other than how to wrap a basketball. (Hint: Get a gift bag.) Most of the wreaths below can be made with materials you probably already have on hand. Some require a traditional