Editor: Why is every golf course open in Orange County, except for the Leisure World’s Golf Course? Seniors have a need to get out, enjoy the fresh air and get in some exercise, especially in this time of COVID-19. Shouldn’t residents be able to use the benefits that they have already paid for? To say the decision is up to the GRF Board of Directors, which only meets once a month, is passing

COVID-19 Chronicles Leisure World residents are living in historic times as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds around the world. Residents are welcome to share their experiences, observations, opinions and insight with their friends and neighbors in this occasional column. The deadline is Thursday for the following week’s publication. Email submissions to Ruth Osborn at rutho_news@lwsb.com. Submissions

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An article on the Sunshine Club mask giveaway misidentified people. Sunshine Club member Michael Oh was handing out masks at the table. His brother Randy Oh is a non-resident but donated masks for club members and friends.

by Joan Rose LW contributor I really never thought that I would be living in an age where most of the people you see on the street look like they belong to the Dalton gang. Because of COVID, face masks are now not only popular but mandatory. So everyone creeps around wearing their masks, showing only a worried look in their eyes while trying not to come within spitting distance of one another

NEW LOCATION The Golden Age Foundation sponsors a battery recyling program in Leisure World that used to have various drop-off locations. Since COVID-19 shut-downs in March, LWers have been unable to access those locations, which included the Clubhouse 6 Hospitality Center and GRF News office. After the GAF shredding service on July 9, it became clear that a new central location was necessary

SBPD Contracted/Regularly Used Resources • Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) TIP is a group of specially trained volunteers who provide emotional aid and practical support to victims of traumatic events and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy. TIP Volunteers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are called by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and hospital

Susan Shaver of Mutual 11 writes: I would like to thank the GRF Recreation Department for all the wonderful food trucks they have procured for us. They offer delicious and healthy choices at very reasonable prices. I know that any day of the week, I may chose not to cook! I’m sure that many residents share in my appreciation, based on the lines I’ve waited in! Thank you for a job well done!

Gail Morrison of Mutual 2 recently received a postcard that read: “Dear Mercedes-benz Owner, Our records indicate that you have not contacted us to have your vehicle protection activated. This notice is to inform you that your 2010 Mercedes-benz is in need of vehicle protection in order to ensure its continued safe operation. Please Call us today at 1-888-642-9034. By neglecting to activate

An article on Zoom tips in the July 16 edition was incorrectly attributed. The OLLI National Resource Center should have been credited.