Submissions in each of the following categories may be published at the discretion of the Communications and Technical Director. Letters to the Editor: Maximum number of words: 250. Letters should be typed and delivered to LW Weekly by email (preferred), regular mail, deposited in a white GRF drop box, or hand-delivered. Letters must be of general interest to the community and may contain opinions,

A Letter to the Editor by Doug Yordy in the April 15 edition inadvertently omitted his Mutual number. Mr. Yordy lives in Mutual 10.

FIRE SAFETY by Eloy Gomez GRF safety/emergency coordinator As we grow older, our bodies change. Poor eyesight, loss of hearing, arthritis, dementia and side effects from medicine can make it more difficult to react to a fire. We need to consider these changes and how they may affect our abilities. In comparison to the population at large, people 65 and older are twice as likely to be killed

Editor: I was outraged when I read last week’s letter to the editor (April 8) and flabbergasted that it would be printed by the LW Weekly. Regarding holding a solidarity rally to oppose racism, the writer of the letter, Donald Hodel, stated that he was surprised that Republicans would be invited to speak at this event. Does he wish the majority of Leisure World be excluded from this event,

The GRF and Mutuals have started their election process, and candidate application deadlines are underway. The GRF is electing directors from odd-numbered Mutuals this year ( see page 5). During the Golden Rain Foundation and Mutual election cycles, candidates’ names and images must be omitted from publication in the LW Weekly, in accordance with GRF guidelines. LW Weekly contributors

The Stock Transfer Office is renewing IDs for residents of Mutuals 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 16 and 17 who still need them. No appointment is needed. People can stop at the Stock Transfer Office on the ground floor of the Administration Building during business hours. The office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. by window-service only. The office is closed to the public.

Editor: The LWSB Senior Peace Club extends its most profound sympathy to the Choi family as well as the entire Asian community in Leisure World. Acts such as the hateful letter sent to the Chois, as well as physical attacks on Asians, are unequivocally condemned by our group. It is totally unacceptable to all peaceful people for any of our neighbors to be afraid to go about their daily