LW CARES FUND by Nick Massetti LW contributor The Leisure World Cares Fund introduced itself to the community late last year. Since then, based on the number of donors who have come forward, there has been a lot of support expressed for its mission to help provide housing security to Leisure World’s most vulnerable residents. However, there has been a slow-down in the number of applicants

Editor: On April 10, we had a leak in our attic that dripped water into our hot water heater compartment. The water sensor alarm went off, and Service Maintenance quickly responded. In a short time, they stopped the leak, and removed our water heater, dishwasher and refrigerator. We had no hot water for several days. Early April 13, our Mutual 8 inspector, and our Mutual 8 vice president came

SETTING IT STRAIGHT Why projected insurance savings will not be refunded to residents The GRF Board reported in February that community-wide insurance renewal costs for 2026 are $1.8 million under budget projections, thanks to proactive GRF staff negotiations with the insurance broker among other reasons. Some residents have questioned why the projected savings won’t be immediately refunded

from page 1 Your Voice, Our Future This is an opportune time for all residents to get involved. And I hope you do. It is a chance to vet the future stewards of our community. For candidates, it is a chance to prove that you have the temperament and the dedication to lead. Let us use this election to elevate the conversation. By focusing on individual strengths and a shared commitment to progress,

Editor: On occasion, when I go out for breakfast and the server asks me if I want a muffin or toast, I respond, “Toast, please, wheat bread and marmalade.” As I sit there in air conditioned comfort, I cringe in recognizing how many millions around the world (and, regrettably, a goodly number of my fellow countrymen) are sick, hungry and without means, far less the opportunity, which I so

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In the April 16 edition, a photo caption misidentified CD Music for Seniors Club member Loni Gardette as Lucie Garabedian.

In 2024, scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by adults age 60 and older reached $2.4 billion, up 26.3% from $1.9 billion in 2023, according to the FTC’s annual report to Congress. The increase was driven by scams that involve individual losses of $100,000 or more, accounting for $1.6 billion of the total. Here are four common financial scams targeting seniors—and what victims

Editor: “The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labors, but because she labors for others,” writes St. John Chrysostom. A swarm of bees is a natural reproductive process where a honey bee colony splits, with a queen and thousands of worker bees leaving to establish a new home. Often occurring in spring, this large, buzzing group gathers temporarily (on branches,