Leisure Wo r l d gives thanks The holiday season has officially arrived, offering a welcome moment to pause, reflect and celebrate the year drawing to a close. Thanksgiving, in particular, reminds us to step away from the routines of daily life and acknowledge the simple joys—large and small—that bring meaning to our days. It’s a time to express gratitude, strengthen connections and

from page 1 • Mario Rossi, Mutual 14: I am grateful for being born in the United States into a loving family. I had the honor of serving my country as a naval officer for three years at sea. My career as an architect involved designing over 100 projects before retiring. I am blessed for my wife, JoAnn, for the past 67 years, four children, 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Most importantly

GRF BOARD HIGHLIGHTS The GRF Board voted Oct. 28 to spend up to $52,888.70, reserve funding, to replace 192 damaged and stained chairs with vinyl upholstered versions in the clubhouse event rooms. The new chairs, which can be easily cleaned, will replace an aging inventory that includes 112 visibly stained fabric chairs and 80 broken chairs. While residents who routinely use clubhouse