Editor: Celebrating July 4th with friends in Long Beach was terrific. We had fun feasting with barbecue and all the trimmings. Everyone played games while we waited for dark. The socializing was great. The fireworks in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Florida and Colorado were spectacular, as was the entertainment from Washington, D.C. The huge crowd of people, young and old alike, were

The Dial-A-Ride number on page 1 of last week’s edition was incorrect. The number is (877) 224-8294. ••• The date of the Mutual 7 picnic publicized in last week’s edition was incorrect. It should have read July 10.

by Roberta Arshat GRF member resources & assistance liaison Generally, most people are friendly, but how friendly should people be before you start to wonder what they really want. Sometimes this isn’t a bad question to ask yourself. We meet people every day; some of them become our friends, some become very close friends, and some just pass through our lives for a moment. But

defects were uncovered in the 1960s-era facility. The project that started as a simple remodel soon morphed into a full-blown reconstruction in the name of safety. The project coincided with the coronavirus epidemic, which has delayed construction, parts procurement and other facets of the job. As soon as the final permit is received, the LW Weekly will have construction updates, culminating

Editor: During my seven years as a Leisure World resident, I have read many good suggestions in this publication on how to improve life in our community. I am now including an idea of my own. During the past year, I have stood outside the Stock Transfer office window to simply obtain a form. Times waiting in line varied from 25 minutes (dog registration) to 45 minutes (carport rental agreement).

Editor: I moved to Mutual 10 in June, and I just want to put in a good word for Ulises Ramirez, a plumber with Service Maintenance. He was very prompt and effective in helping me with some jobs I needed accomplished. For example, on July 1, Mr. Ramirez performed the neat and timely job of changing my yard faucet. He is courteous, professional and knowledgeable. I am very pleased with

Editor: Thanks to whoever it was that sent me the LW email about the hit and run fugitive (June 26). I had no idea what was really happening. This is what I didn’t hear last night while I was watching the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra program on TV. All of a sudden, I heard another voice, and I wasn’t able to hear what they were saying because of my hearing loss! I looked out my

Members must bring towels to work out at the Fitness Center in Clubhouse 6. A story in the June 24 said towels were recommended, but they are mandatory. Anyone who shows up without one won’t be allowed in.