Editor’s Note: Grace S. Kim of Mutual 14 submitted the following column as an appreciation to all Korean War veterans. Her husband, the late Dr. Luke L.C. Kim, was born in North Korea in 1930. Kim Il-Sung had established his Communist dictatorship in North Korea in 1946, from which Dr. Kim and his family escaped to South Korea. On June 25, 1950, the North Korean People’s Army launched an invasion

The Seal Beach Police Department, in partnership with the McGaugh Elementary School Parent Teacher Association, will host a free presentation on “Surviving Gun Violence” on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the McGaugh Elementary School auditorium, 1698 Bolsa Ave., Seal Beach. The presentation will: • Provide strategies to prevent and prepare for a potentially violent incident and/or

There’s something about twinkling lights that gets people in the holiday spirit. While Leisure World may not have the winter charm of a white Christmas, it has its share of impressive holiday displays. If you see one, share it. Send the Mutual, building and apartment numbers with a brief description to emmad@lwsb. com. A list will be printed so everyone can enjoy them.

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Thurs., Dec. 1 Executive Board Session Conf. Rm A ......................................1 p.m. Mon., Dec. 5 Recreation Committee Conf. Rm B/virtual........................... 1 p.m. Tues., Dec. 6 Information Technology Services Committee Conf. Rm A/virtual ........................

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 for more than 26 speakers. To address the GRF Board of Directors, submit a request to the GRF

Residents’ names and phone numbers are not automatically placed in the LW Community Guide’s White Pages. To be included, shareholders may submit their information to the LW Weekly by filling out the form placed in previous editions of the Community Guide on page 55, and returning it to the LW Weekly office behind the Amphitheater or by emailing debbiek@lwsb.com. Shareholders whose information

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their mutual boards. The following is a tentative schedule. Thurs., Dec. 1 Presidents’ Council Clubhouse 4/Zoom ........................9 a.m. Tues., Dec. 6 Mutual 17 Conf. Rm A/Zoom ....................1:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 8 Mutual 12 Conf.RmA/Zoom .........................9a.m. Fri., Dec. 9 Mutual 3 Conf.RmA/Zoom .........................9a.m.

The GRF Security Decal Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays from noon-4 p.m. The office is closed Wednesdays and Sundays, and on weekdays from noon-12:30 p.m. for lunch. The office is located in Building 5 near the Copy Center. Appointments are not required. Decal issuance is on a firstcome, first-served basis. To receive a vehicle decal,