Mutual 1 resident Debbi Fudge was in the audience on Aug. 29 at the Long Beach Shakespeare Co.'s production of "A Mid - summer Night's Dream." The theater troupe recently reopened with limited live performances.

Joyful Line Dance-led by Albert Comia (pictured), Anna Derby, Chung Cha Lewis, Connie Peck, Daisy Ramos and George Pinada—is temporarily holding classes in Veterans Plaza because of the increase in COVID cases within the community. Face masks and exercise shoes are mandatory. Classes are limited to 32 people; text (562) 301-5339 to reserve a spot. Patty Marsters

The Leisure World Radio Club's Emergency van goes for a monthly road test. If the community's infrastructure were in any jeopardy, the radio-equipped van would be in action. You can view a "Club Close Up" video segment on the Radio Club this month on SBTV/Ch 3 (Spectrum) and Ch 37 (Frontier). The TV schedule is posted in the LW Weekly and on SBTV3.org.

by Christine Harris Mutual 2 Landscape Chair On Aug. 30, Mutual 2 became the first mutual in Leisure World to have an official, registered and certified Monarch Waystation—that’s a habitat providing the necessary resources for monarchs during their breeding and migration seasons. The beautiful byway located on Monterey Road by Building 14 along the Westminster wall was certified by MonarchWatch.org.

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries, according to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). Ninety percent of all structure fires in Orange County occur in the kitchen, and seniors are especially at risk. The death rate for people over the age of 65 is twice the national average, and it nearly triples for those over the age of 75. Between 2010 and 2015, Leisure World was

Bring expired prescriptions to Main Gate from 10-2 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Seal Beach Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 19th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to Leisure

GRF projects are underway around the community despite slowdowns attributed to COVID-19. This column will update residents on the progress of various construction projects. The information is provided by GRF Facilities Director Mark Weaver and Physical Property Manager David Rudge. LW POOL Physical Property staff shares the community’s frustrations on the delays associated with the building