14 April 2021
Volunteers help at GRF’s “Raise Your Hands” event
The Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) held the Raise Your Hands event in front of Clubhouse 6 for three days. LWers could paint their hands and stick their handprints on a banner to show their commitment to stand against racism.
Thanks to overwhelming community support, the solidarity banner was filled with colorful handprints by shareholders, OptumCare staff and GRF employees.
Golden Age Foundation
Karaoke Club returns to the stage
Many singers were anxiously waiting for the Karaoke Club’s meeting on April 8 in Veterans Plaza.
Wayne Urban gave the group a robust “Swinging Doors.” Carolyn Mottola did a fine “After the Lovin’,” as did Vilma Tagalo with “Imagine.” Paul Haut performed “Vincent;” and Rick Riley sang “Amarillo by Morning.” Julie Nulad sang “You Don’t Know Me,” and Ruby Johnson sang
National Healthcare Decisions Day is on Friday, April 16
SUNSHINE CLUB
Patty Barnett Mouton, vice president of Alzheimer’s Orange County and program director for community education for Hoag Palliative Care, will speak at the Sunshine Club’s Zoom meeting on Friday, April 16, at 10 a.m. Mouton will talk about how advanced healthcare decisionmaking is much more than making living wills; it is a process that should focus on conversations with loved
Becoming ‘Beloved Community’
BOOK REVIEW
“The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community” by Stephanie Spellers Nonfiction, March 2021
by Fred Fenton
LW contributor
Stephanie Spellers’ new book “The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community” explores the role of religion in supporting white supremacy and racism. But it doesn’t stop
Literature Art Contest
The Leisure World Library’s Literature Art Contest, for which LWers are asked to re-create a scene or pay tribute to a suggested famous work of fiction, comes to a close this week, with entries available for viewing Friday, April 16, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Veterans Plaza. Winners will be announced promptly at 2 p.m. First place receives $200, second place receives $100, and third place receives

