Christmas trees can be disposed of at the 1.8-Acre site, according to the Service Maintenance Department. People who need assistance can contact the department and create an order for their tree to be picked up at the current rate of $47.50 per hour, until Jan. 1, when it will go to $50 an hour, billed in 15-minute increments. To place an order with Service Maintenance, call 562431-6586,

The following are the classified and editorial deadlines for upcoming holiday issues. Dec. 22 (Christmas) • Classified ad deadline: Fri., Dec. 16, noon • Editorial submissions deadline: Wed., Dec. 14, 4 p.m. Dec. 29 (New Year’s) • Classified ad deadline: Fri., Dec. 23, noon • Editorial submissions deadline: Wed., Dec. 21, 4 p.m. Jan. 5 (Post-New Year’s) • Classified

HANDS UNITED IN GIVING by Susan Hopewell LW contributor After 16 years of service to local communities, Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is dissolving at the end of December. HHUG wishes to thank the LW community for donations of new and used towels and a variety of personal hygiene items. For 16 years, you have answered the call for donations, and it has resulted in large

Editor: What is risk management? Risk management is the identification, evaluation and prioritization of risks and any impacts of negative events or opportunities. There are two different bulk cable contracts for TV providers offered to the Mutuals. When the board approves a contract, it reviews all the risks of signing a contract. These risks can be financial, compliance, legality, a breach,

In an effort to provide a secure community while allowing timely access to authorized visitors, the following procedures regarding visitor access shall apply: Resident/Authorized Person Call-In An authorized resident/ person can call the Security Main Gate Office at 562-5944754 to call in a visitor to the community. People authorized to call in visitors: • Owner. • Co-occupant, non-owner,

CAP FOOD DISTRIBUTION Free food is available in Leisure World to eligible residents who are 60 years or older through Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC), which has a monthly distribution site by Clubhouse 4. The next food distribution will be Dec. 15. The pick-up process has changed. Rather than driving up to the food truck, people should park, check in and retrieve their