cookies, sharks and drills. Each metaphor carries at its core an important life lesson—shining in the dark, singing in the mud and ringing your bell. The speech is titled “What Starts Here Changes the World.” To see the video of his speech, visit https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=pxBQLFLei70 or just Google “Admiral McRaven.” As the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, Adm.

annual meeting on June 14 at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Are the elections and annual meetings held on the same day? The ballot counting for each Mutual's election will be conducted at its annual meeting. The ballot counting for the GRF election will be conducted at a special GRF Board meeting on June 7 at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4, one week before the GRF annual meeting. How often are elections

Tennis and Pickleball Center Open House: The City of Seal Beach offers this free event—featuring tennis and pickleball clinics, raffle prizes, refreshments, tours of the facility, and more—on Sunday, May 22, from noon-3 p.m. at 3900 Lampson Ave. Reservations are requested in order to obtain a headcount for refreshments and can be made online at www. sbtpc.eventbrite.com. Summer Kickoff:

On May 29, from 2-5 p.m., there will be a Scandinavian folk concert and dance with live musicians in Clubhouse 1. Everyone is invited to bring their own snacks. Those who plan to dance are advised to wear lowheeled, leather-soled shoes. The event is free, but donations for the musicians are appreciated. Masks are advised. In addition to hosting a fun event, the organizer hopes to recruit anyone interested

Cribbage Club got off to a great start with chocolate cake and chocolate ice cream served by Margaret Smith and Carrie Kistner to 51 players. Winners for the day include: Marsha Larson, first place, 838; Hoppy Hopkins, second, 832; Bea Lissow, third, 828; and Marcy Locy, fourth, 823. New players are always welcome to join the Cribbage Club. Dues are $5 for the year; $1 is collected each week

Join bingo players every Sunday afternoon in Clubhouse 2. The buy-in line opens at 1 p.m. and costs $5, with additional cards at $1 each. Calling begins at 1:30 p.m. sharp. Games on the third and fifth Sundays of the month are sponsored by the Filipino Association of Leisure World. After prizes are distributed, all proceeds support Leisure World charitable organizations, benefiting the community’s