Several Hui O Hula dancers celebrated birthday girl Gertie Burin of Mutual 6 with a birthday hula in front of her home. She turned 81 on Aug. 6. She was thrilled with the idea of being able to see her friends dancing to “Blue Hawai’i” and “What A Wonderful World” for her and her neighbors in front of her unit. Keeping the distance, she and her neighbors watched from their patios and lawn.

By Mary Larson LW contributor Joe Biden’s selected Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 presidental election. His choice has energized the ticket and ignited a strong message of unity in Democrats in Leisure World as well as throughout the country. Much is being made of the fact that Harris is the daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica, which means she could be the first

Since her, son Randy and his wife Christine could not fly from their home on East coast due to the spread of COVID-19, Joanna Matos with the help of Elizabeth Daniels, organized a bigger-than-life surprise lawn birthday party for Thelma Kieffer’s 100th birthday. Thelma’s health provider Scan began the party celebration with a guitarist singing, balloon bouquet, huge cards and a gift. Thelma

Friends and neighbors joined Mutual 1 resident Yoon Lee on July 7 to celebrate her birthday. Yoon was serenaded, received a balloon bouquet and a Lynda Walker Original card. Those celebrating were Pauline Fitzsimmons (l-r), Shawn Lee, Yoon Lee, Taylor White, Joan Mullins and Debbi Fudge.

By Brian Harmon LW contributor Volunteers at the Republican Club booth in the parking lot by Clubhouse 6 are giving away reasonably comfortable masks to all who request them. The booth is open every Monday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. until further notice. The masks are made available courtesy of OC Board of Supervisors President Michelle Steel, a candidate for United States Congress in this district.