This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. How Sad, How Very Sad How sad, how very sad I ripped the page and fouled the introduction The affair ended before it began. The chicken’s throat was cut before it had a chance to mature. How sad, how very sad The nature of what could have been was in itself not adult in nature.

from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Pastor Gary Whitlach leads the Bible study held on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday’s Bible study, led by Elder Jack Frost, is held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pastor Bruce Humes leads Friday’s prayer and Bible study from 6-7 p.m. Scripture of the Week “But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord God my refuge, That I may tell of

GRF FINANCE Shareholders should receive 2023 assessment coupon books and guest passes in the next two weeks. As of Jan. 1, GRF monthly assessment amounts have changed. Members should have already received a year-end letter that contains the new assessment. For those who have signed up for ACH/direct debit with their Mutual through the GRF Accounting office, the assessements are automatically

COUNCIL ON AGING The Council on Aging, Southern California, will present New Year, New Connections from 9 a.m.-noon on Jan. 11 in Clubhouse 4. Topics will include a report on the 2023 Older Adults State of Health and 988, the new national suicide prevention lifeline. A resource exhibit will also be available. Admission is free. Reservations are not required. People can check in at the

AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop,

Interact Solutions will host informational meetings for residents interested in learning more about the bulk cable and internet service coming to LW. Town halls will be held on Jan. 7 and Jan. 21. All meetings are in the lobby of Clubhouse 3 from 1:30-5 p.m. LW’s bulk cable contract expired Dec. 31. Interact Solutions representatives will be there to answer questions and demonstrate the company’s