GAF’s First Focus In the early years, the primary focus of the GAF was to improve the health and well-being of Leisure World residents. It sponsored flu vaccine clinics, diabetic clinics and a smoking cessation clinic. To facilitate routine blood pressure screening for LW residents, the GAF purchased automated blood pressure machines for the onsite health center. The early board also provided

The Impaired Vision and Hearing Club’s general meetings are held every fourth Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1 (except July, August and November). The membership fee of $3 is now due. The Impaired Vision Support Group meets every third Friday at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 6. The Hard of Hearing Support Group meets every second Thursday at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 7.

Wa-Rite’s queen of April Marshia Larson lost more weight in one month than any other member. Another member lost 7 pounds in the week ending May 5 by exercising and carb control. Everyone is encouraged to stay committed to their goals until May 19, when the cash prizes will be awarded. The May 5th meeting included acknowledging May birthdays and review of the degree program prepared by the

Joyful Line Dance Club meets on Thursdays in Clubhouse 6 upstairs from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The club has multiple leaders who take turns leading the class, introduce new dances and bring back the oldies such as “Up Town Funk,” “I’m Alive,” “Bailando Boogaloo,” “Tennessee Waltz Surprise,” “Joe And Jo Tango,” “Mambo Italiano,” and “Mamma Mia.” For the safety, classes

The Leisure World Bicycle Club Group B recently posed at the California State University, Long Beach, Walter Pyramid. Everyone is welcome to join cyclists for fun and healthy bicycle rides on Sundays with breakfast to El Dorado Golf Course in Long Beach and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The group meets at the North Gate at 9 a.m. Bicycle helmets and safe shoes are required. For more information

Fitness Fusion Club member Kathy Giangiorgi demonstrates the Warrior II yoga pose. Yoga is one of 18 exercises practiced by Fitness Fusion Club members during meetings on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. upstairs Clubhouse 6, and at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays at Veterans Plaza. The benefits of practicing yoga include increased flexibility and better posture. Bring weights to the Veterans