Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Inc. delivers freshly cooked meals for $9.75 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. An alternate dessert is available for those on a diabetic diet. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete an online application or cancel a meal for the following day,

On Jan. 10, the Table Tennis Club had an orientation for free table tennis lessons. There was lots of interest with 55 members in attendance. During the orientation, club President K.C. Park provided an overview of the lessons, while Vice President John Lee, assessed each member’s skills and provided recommendations for lesson levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). K.C. started lessons on Jan.

RECREATION 2023 After a slow but steady comeback from the pandemic, the Recreation Department is prepped to go full speed ahead in 2023. Residents won’t want to miss any of the special events that are in the works, with more information to come: • Feb. 12: Superbowl Watch Party, Clubhouse 4. • Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Dance, tickets on sale, Clubhouse 2 (see Arts section for

SETTING IT STRAIGHT Shareholders should receive 2023 assessment coupon books and guest passes in the next two weeks through the mail. As of Jan. 1, monthly assessment amounts have changed and the packet will contain new assessment amounts. Assessments are automatically updated for residents who have signed up for ACH/direct debit with their Mutual through the GRF Accounting office. Residents

In observance of Martin Luther King Day, all Golden Rain Foundation offices except Security will be closed Monday, Jan. 16. The Leisure World Maintenance Department will be on call for emergencies only and may be reached at 562-594-4754.

GRF RECREATION by Kathy Thayer recreation manager A review of the Recreation Department’s monthly activity log shows that since the lifting of restrictions related to COVID-19, participation in all amenities is down approximately 15% over 2019. It’s not just the clubs but most activities across the board. Golf is up and dance attendance is starting to rise, but fitness participation