GRF BOARD RECAP by LW Weekly Staff Leisure World residents can expect stronger security at the community’s entrances after votes at the Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Changes to gate security and access system The Board’s longest discussion involved the decision to adopt a new gate access system. After a discussion of nearly an hour, a majority

The GRF Recreation Department will be hosting the Big Game, otherwise known as the Superbowl, on Sunday, Feb. 12, in Clubhouse 4 on the big screens, starting at 3:30 p.m. Plan to join friends and enjoy complimentary snacks. For more information, call the Recreation Department at 562-431-6586, ext 324. —Tommy Fileto

The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing Big Band Swing and jazz standards— music for dreaming and dancing. They are back in action on Sunday, Feb. 5, from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4 and again on Feb. 19. The Velvetones play regularly at LW Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sunday evenings. Vinyl Rock will play on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m.

If you haven’t bought your tickets yet for the GRF Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance at Clubhouse 4 on Feb. 14, this is last call. Contact mayokab@ lwsb. com about remaining space. Singles are $40 or groups of 8 can buy a table for $300. Don’t miss this awesome event, featuring Anthony Bernasconi, fresh from the Michael Bublé tribute at the Amphitheater last summer. The romantic not-forcouples-

Editor, One of the palm trees surrounding my unit fell to the ground during the heavy rain period we experienced the week of Jan. 8-14. Because the ground was so saturated from continuous heavy rain, the weight of the trunk couldn’t hold any longer when it started to slide. Luckily, it fell to the grass area toward the unit, and didn’t block any sidewalks or damage any properties, thank