from page 1 monthly meeting regarding any changes in staffing, compensation and benefits. To offer some important context, I will touch on a few of the major cost drivers responsible for the monthly increases we are experiencing throughout our entire community. GRF’s share of the insurance costs are increasing from the $933,682.20 allocated in the 2024 budget to what is now budgeted

Loud televisions make up the majority of noise complaints in Leisure World each month. As people age and their hearing begins to change or diminish, watching TV and movies can become more difficult without turning the volume to its loudest setting, which then disturbs neighbors. For deaf individuals or people who are hard of hearing, satellite television, streaming services and more offer closed captions

Community Church’s annual “Sock It to ‘Em” sock drive is now accepting donations of new socks for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. People can bring new packages of men’s and women’s white athletic socks to Sunday worship or to the church office during the week. People can also bring a cash/check offering toward the purchase of socks. Sunday, Nov. 3, is All Saints

On Sunday, Nov. 3, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate All Saint’s Sunday. Everyone is invited to wear white on Sunday as a sign of remembrance. Rev. Murray D. Finck, Bishop will preside. TThe 10:30 a.m. Communion and worship service meets at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. Fellowship will continue afterward in the Fellowship

The next Golden Age Foundation (GAF) shredding service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Clubhouse 2 parking lot from 10 a.m.-noon. To make sure the shredding service runs smoothly, the GAF asks residents to follow these guidelines: • Do not arrive earlier than 10 a.m.; no one will be there to guard dropped off documents. • Place documents in paper bags in the passenger seat and stay

Tickets are on sale now for the Long Beach Symphony’s classical series season finale. On June 1, LWers will attend Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” and Bruckner’s “Symphony No. 4.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The pre-concert talk begins at 7 p.m. and music starts at 8. To purchase tickets, contact Florita Davis from the Long Beach Symphony Box Office at 562-436-3203, ext. 1. A