MEMBER COLUMN by Jim Greer LW contributor Scrapbooks and photo albums have evolved since the advent of the internet. Billions of subscribers now store old and new images, videos, and audio recordings in the cloud through services such as YouTube, Google Drive, and Forever. Thanks to local content creators such as Joe Osuna (@ JoeSeniorVideo) and Jeff Plum (@ JeffreyPlum), hours of

The LW Weekly is working on a special section for the Nov. 27 Thanksgiving edition featuring a community gratitude list. Residents are invited to share what they’re thankful for in a few paragraphs and send them via email to emmad@lwsb. com or drop off written submissions at the LW Weekly Office by the Amphitheater between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Be sure to include your first and last name, and Mutual number.

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Once that part is installed, the pedestrian phase will be activated only when pedestrians are using crosswalks. Currently, the pedestrian cycle activates with every signal change, delaying vehicles at the gate by about 40 seconds. The cost of the part is $11,658. • The board unanimously voted to replace two of three HVAC units at the LW Library for a cost of $23,500, reserve funding. The

MESSAGE FROM THE GRF PRESIDENT by Linda Herman GRF President One of the most important responsibilities of the GRF Board of Directors is adopting the annual budget. This process determines the assessment amounts for the coming year. Much like managing our own household finances, the GRF reviews income and expenses from the previous year to project what those numbers will be in the year ahead.

THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving is the time of year to reflect on things we are grateful for, big and small—the Dodgers thrilling win of the 2025 World Series, a sunny day, good health, the company of families and friends, life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness. The LW Weekly is working on a special section for the Nov. 27 Thanksgiving edition featuring a community gratitude list. Residents

The Harvest Festival at the newly configured Community Gardens was a happy success on Oct. 25. There were 200-300 people roaming through the gardens, exclaiming about the variety of vegetables growing. Now, we really have to raise the funds for the plant stand that was in the original plan. It would hold extra produce donated for the neighborhood of Leisure World to come and take free extra fresh food

The Golden Rain Foundation has dedicated staff to answer shareholder questions and inquiries. To ask a question, email info@lwsb.com or call 562-431-6586, ext. 2335.