by Leila Claudio LW contributor How lucky am I that my fabulous sister, Eva Claudio, had arranged to include me in an outing with her Lisbon Supper Club to the city of Tomar in central Portugal. The Knights Templar ruled Tomar in 1162 to defend it against Moorish attacks. It was the last stronghold of the Templars. In 1314, Philip IV of France, owing huge debts to the order, imprisoned the Pope

PHIL MANDEVILLE DEDICATION The dedication of the Phil Mandeville Memorial Garden will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. at 13081 Del Monte near Building 278 in Mutual 11. “This is the first anniversary of his passing, and we want to honor Phil for his many years of service,” said Mutual 11 President Peggy Beste. “He will be remembered for his infectious smile and amazing positive

SUNSHINE CLUB Karl W. Seckel from the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) will speak at the Sunshine Club on Friday, Sept. 1, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Seckel has 45 years of professional water industry expertise. In December 2020, he completed a 37-year tenure at MWDOC, where he was responsible for planning, engineering, emergency preparedness management and special

TheSealBeachAnimal Care Center (SBACC) will have three tables available at the Thursday, Sept. 7, Stone Soul Amphitheater show to collect cash and materials for the shelter. Volunteers from both the SBACC and LW’s Paws, Claws, and Beaks Club will be at the entrances from 6-8 p.m. collecting donations. All those who contribute a donation will be eligible to win a $25 gift card to Target, Home

LW HUMANIST ASSOCIATION The Leisure World Humanist Association will meet on Sunday, Sept. 3, from 10:20 a.m.-noon, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Dave Silva will present a speech title “Artificial Intelligence in Fact and Fiction.” Artificial Intelligence, commonly referred to as AI, is a rapidly expanding field that is also rapidly changing technology. AI will greatly impact life in the

by Mary Larson LW contributor Members of the Democratic Club’s “Get Out the Vote in 2024” taskforce are preparing for the launch of a “Neighbor to Neighbor” program that will begin in September. The immediate goal is to establish a visible, friendly and helpful presence in every Leisure World neighborhood. The long-range goal is to increase the number of voters in the March 5 Primary