to be coming from a trusted source. Often the imposter claims to have been in an accident or arrested. The scammer may ask the grandparent “please don’t let mom and dad know,” and may hand the phone over to someone posing as a lawyer seeking immediate payment. Unfortunately, bad actors can now use artificial intelligence technology “to mimic voices, convincing people, often the elderly,

LW resident Doris Sandrick will start a five week legacy writing class on Thursday, May 11, from 1-2:30 p.m. Those interested should call 562-296-8435 for more information. Space is limited. The popular memoir writing class will cover how to begin such a project and provide a new theme each week. Members will share their work for constructive feedback, support and encouragment. The class will

The GRF Transportation Department conducts monthly bus tours of Leisure World on the first Tuesdays for new and recently moved-in residents. Included will be GRF clubhouses, Turtle Lake Golf Course, Mission Park and its activity courts and gaming rooms, the 1.8-Acre disposal and recycling area, as well as the Leisure World Library and the Main Gate bus station. The 1.5-hour tours will begin

Did you know the City of Seal Beach has a free community channel that shows many Leisure World community events? Residents don’t have to have cable TV to see the city-wide community TV station known as SBTV3. All that is needed is internet access, which can be found at home or in one of the Clubhouses. Prime time is from 4-10 p.m., seven days a week. All programs are streamed in high definition

The Concerned Shareholders group will meet on Thursday, April 27, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 1 p.m. The group will discuss the changes to the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Bylaws that will be voted on in the next Mutual election. GRF Director Carole Damoci will be the speaker on the changes to the bylaws and the major committee changes regarding the Golden Rain Foundation. There will be time

Those interested in learning how to protect yourself and your loved ones are invited to attend the Benefits Trafficking and Financial Abuse Workshop on Monday, May 22, from 7–8:30 p.m. at St. Irenaeus Parish Hall, 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress. Benefits trafficking is the financial exploitation of Social Security benefits, Disability Benefits (SSI), Veteran’s benefits, Medicare, food stamps,

SENIORS FOR PEACE The Seniors For Peace Club will meet Thursday, May 4, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. The meeting will feature a program titled “Helping Our Planet: A History and Personal Stories.” David Silva, Robert Richert and Rachael Lehmberg will present three perspectives on the environment. The first speaker will be David Silva, president of the LW Humanist Association, who

from page 10 religions holy and valid. To join Beit HaLev, call Rabbi Galit-Shirah at 562-7150888 or email duets@icloud.com. Contributions to Beit HaLev are welcome and may be sent to: Beit HaLev, P.O. Box 2279, Seal Beach, CA 90740.