by Mary Larson LW contributor Seal Beach City Council candidate Mariann Klinger will be the speaker at the LW Democratic Club membership meeting on Jan. 25. The meeting will again be held in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 1 p.m. Club members and supporters can join the meeting in person or Zoom. To receive a Zoom link email lwsbcemocraticclub@gmail.com. The LW Democratic Club is supporting Klinger

American Legion Auxiliary’s mission statement is “In the Spirit of Service, Not Self.” The mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of veterans, active military, and their families, at home and abroad. For God and Country, the American Legion Auxiliary advocate for veterans, educate citizens,

When there is doubt about LW policy or rules and regulations, residents should refer to their Occupancy Agreement, or direct questions to their mutual directors or GRF representatives.

RECREATION 2023 After a slow but steady comeback from the pandemic, the Recreation Department is prepped to go full speed ahead in 2023. Residents won’t want to miss any of the special events that are in the works, with more information to come: • Feb. 12: Superbowl Watch Party, Clubhouse 4. • Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Dance, tickets on sale, Clubhouse 2 (see Arts section for

SETTING IT STRAIGHT Shareholders should receive 2023 assessment coupon books and guest passes in the next two weeks through the mail. As of Jan. 1, monthly assessment amounts have changed and the packet will contain new assessment amounts. Assessments are automatically updated for residents who have signed up for ACH/direct debit with their Mutual through the GRF Accounting office. Residents

In observance of Martin Luther King Day, all Golden Rain Foundation offices except Security will be closed Monday, Jan. 16. The Leisure World Maintenance Department will be on call for emergencies only and may be reached at 562-594-4754.

GRF RECREATION by Kathy Thayer recreation manager A review of the Recreation Department’s monthly activity log shows that since the lifting of restrictions related to COVID-19, participation in all amenities is down approximately 15% over 2019. It’s not just the clubs but most activities across the board. Golf is up and dance attendance is starting to rise, but fitness participation

GRF RECREATION Despite posting notices on lockers several times in the clubhouses, it appears that unassigned lockers have been taken over by individuals or clubs. This will serve as final notice: Residents who are using lockers that have not been officially assigned to their clubs or not otherwise leased to them by the Recreation Department will lose the contents of the lockers. Locks will