CELEBRATING MOMS GRF will host Mother's Day luncheon with crepes and cider The GRF Recreation Department will host a special brunch to honor Leisure World mothers on Saturday, May 13, in Clubhouse 4 at 11 a.m. The event will be catered by Country Gardens Caterers. This is always a huge success and is expected to sell out this year, so now is the time to drop hints to family members who would

Each fourth Saturday, authorized residents have the opportunity to sell any used motorized vehicle in the Administration Parking Lot from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Vehicles must have current DMV registrations and GRF decals as well as be insured. Motorhomes, motorcycles, golf carts, bikes, trikes and scooters may also be sold. The owner does not need to be present, but is allowed to display a single “for

Tickets are now available online and at the Recreation office in Building 5 for the first trips of the season. All prices include transportation and gratuity. Sales have been brisk. Sign up for events as soon as possible. The first excursion of the season will be Sunday, April 30, to see “Under the Skin” at the Long Beach International City Theater. The show revolves around protagonist Lou

ORCHID SOCIETY The South Coast Orchid Society of Long Beach will host a program by Jack Zhu on “Asian Cymbidiums: Forms and Colors” at Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St. in Long Beach, at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 27. An orchid hobbyist in the Los Angeles area and an American Orchid Society judge, Jack has specialized in “Asian” Cymbidiums, which, although little known

chicken, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, cheese, cilantro, salsa dressing and crackers. Wednesday, March 8 Beef stew with potatoes, celery, carrots and onions, biscuit, fresh orange, turkey and cheese sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickle, and macaroni salad.

may increase sodium. https://www.mealsonwheelsoc.org/senior-services/senior-lunch/ Thursday, March 1 Split pea soup, sugar free crackers, Greek salad with edamame and shredded chicken, marinated vegetable salad, sugar free apple crisp. Friday, March 2 Pork tenderloin with honey garlic sauce, brown rice, collard greens, whole wheat dinner roll with buttery spread (Promise), sugar free custard.

lunch, dessert, and a beverage to over 100 residents by caring and trained volunteers. They also provide a valuable social connection to those who are alone. MOWLB’s goal is to help its clients remain safe, socially connected, and nourished in their own homes. The program is always looking for new volunteers to help deliver meals, and available to all LW residents who have difficulty cooking meals

by Mary Larson LW contributor The LW Democratic Club will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 22, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9 at 1 p.m. Leisure World Democrats and supporters are welcome to attend. Participants can join the meeting in person, online or phone. For information as to how to login to the meeting via Zoom, call 562-412-0898. The theme of the meeting will be “Understanding the Process.” Libby

den, Rose Garden, the Shakespeare Garden, Subtropical and Jungle Garden, and the Chinese Garden (Liu Fang Yuan or the Garden of Flowing Fragrance). Huntington’s botanical gardens cover 120 acres and showcase plants from around the world. For more information about the trip, text 562-301-5339.

shredding for shareholders three times a year in the Clubhouse 2 parking lot, generally between 10 a.m.-noon. The dates and times will be announced in the LW Weekly a couple of weeks before the service. Recycling Program: The GAF pays for the proper disposal of batteries and fluorescent bulbs to help the environment. The GAF asks residents to save the dead batteries and recycle them. Fluorescent/LED