Editor: I assisted in teaching a class titled “A Matter of Balance,” sponsored by the County of Orange at our Heath Care Center in February and March. We taught a series of slow range-of-motion exercises designed to improve balance. Since wrapping up the class, I’ve continued to do the exercises. Lately, I’ve noticed a considerable improvement in my sense of balance. So what is important

CITY OF SEAL BEACH The Senior Shuttle Service is a free 20-passenger shuttle that runs on a fixed route throughout major city stops, including Seal Beach Pier/Old Town area, Leisure World, and Rossmoor Shopping Center/North Seal Beach Community Center. This shuttle can accommodate wheelchairs and scooters, and hold two bikes. To register, submit the following to the City of Seal Beach recreation

GRF BOARD Approved consent agenda: MOVED and approved the minutes of the GRF Board of Directors Minutes, May 23, 2023; Election Minutes, June 6, 2023; Organization and Ratification Minutes, June 13, 2023; Accept the Interim Financial Statements April 2023 for Audit and Transfer of Funds for GRF per Civil Code 5502. Approve Southern California Edison Easement on Trust Property: MOVED to authorize

The Open Meeting Act allows boards of directors to establish reasonable time limits for the open forum and for speakers to address the board. (Civ. Code §4925(b).) Time limits are four minutes per speaker for 15 or fewer speakers; three minutes per speaker for 16-25 speakers; and two minutes per speaker, more than 26 speakers. To address the GRF Board of Directors, submit a request to the GRF

The Radio Club provides an opportunity for a Family Radio Service (FRS) practice drill every Wednesday morning. Anyone who has an FRS radio is invited to participate. The call-in time is from 9:30-9:45 a.m. on Channel 13/0. Be sure to wait until the radio is clear, then press the side button before stating your first name, last name initial and Mutual number. Release when finished. For more

Hours of operation were extended at the St. Andrews and North Gates starting last month. The gates now open at 5:45 a.m. and close at 10:45 p.m. The extra 15 minutes in the morning is especially appreciated by early birds leaving for work or the gym, and the extra 45 minutes at night allow residents to quickly access the community while easing traffic at the front gate.

The editorial deadline is 4 p.m. on Thursday for the following Thursday’s edition. People may email articles or drop them into the letter slot at the front of the News Building, located on the east side of the Amphitheater. See page 4 of any edition for a list of section editors and their email addresses.

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Thurs., Aug. 3 Operations Committee Meeting Conference Room A/virtual ......... 10 a.m. Tues., Aug. 8 Member Services Committee Meeting Conference Room A/virtual ......... 10 a.m. Thurs., Aug. 10 Administration Committee Meeting Conference Room A/virtual ......... 10

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their Mutual boards. The following is a tentative schedule. Tues., Aug. 8 Mutual 16 Conference Room B/Zoom............. 1 p.m. Wed., Aug. 9 Mutual 4 (open forum, 8:30 a.m.) Conference Room B/Zoom........ 8:45 a.m. Thurs., Aug. 10 Mutual 12 Conference Room B/Zoom............. 9 a.m. Fri., Aug. 11 Mutual 3 Conference Room B/Zoom.............

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their Mutual boards. The meetings listed are tentative.