LW LIBRARY The Leisure World Library is excited to announce that its popular AuthorSpeak program will return this summer. From June to September, the library will feature one author a month at the adjacent Veterans Plaza from 11 a.m.-noon. Authors will give a presentation, followed by a questionand- answer period and book signing. Refreshments will be served. Kicking off the season Friday,

PROTECT OUR PIPES With GRF Service Maintenance reporting a growing incidence of blocked sewer pipes largely due to flushable wipes, Mutual and GRF officials have been seeking a remedy. They found one in a product called Refresh Liquid Wipes that is now on sale for $6.81, including tax, at the Copy & Supply Center in Building 5. The 50 milliliter package provides approximately 100 applications,

Residents who have a great idea for a new club can request an application from the Recreation Office. Staff will present it at a Recreation Committee meeting for approval. Here are the steps to forming a club: • Find at least 10 fellow residents who would like to join. There is no required minimum, but too low a number reduces approval chances as competition for space can be brisk. •

NOCE A Mature Driver Improvement course will be offered Saturday, May 28, from 8 a.m.-4:20 p.m. with multiple breaks in between. The class will provide instruction specifically tailored to older drivers on defensive driving and California motor vehicle laws. The course will cover how medication, fatigue, alcohol, and visual or auditory impairment can impact safe driving ability. People who

Leisure World shareholder/members can sell used vehicles in the Administration parking lot from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on the fourth Saturdays of the month. The next car lot is set for April 23. Vehicles must have current DMV registrations and GRF decals, as well as be insured. In addition to cars, motorhomes, motorcycles, golf carts, bikes, trikes and scooters may be sold. The owner does not need to be present.

Operational requirements have necessitated Joint Forces Training Base leadership (JFTB) to reschedule the upcoming public installation tour to Thursday, May 26. Participants already confirmed for the original May19 tour date have the opportunity to move their registration to Aug. 18 or Nov. 17 if unable to attend on the rescheduled date. The fully guided bus tour includes an introduction and historical

Every household in the U.S. is now eligible to receive a second set of four free COVID-19 test kits. Go to www.covidtests. gov and click “Order Free At-Home Tests” in the blue field. It’s simple and fast, and tests are promptly delivered. People who need help placing an order can call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).

Fax service has returned to the LW Library, which is open Monday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. It costs $1 per page to send a fax domestically, $3 per page, internationally; and 50 cents per page, to receive. Faxes are not sent past 3:15 p.m. to allow time for closing procedures. For more information, (562) 598-2431.

The 4th of July Classic Car Show and BBQ will feature the Rollin’ Thunder Golf Cart Parade and more cars than ever coordinated by the Silver Fox Classic Car Club. There will also be live music for dancing, food trucks and a club craft show, also at Clubhouse 6 and the Administration parking lot. People are welcome to invite friends and relatives to celebrate Independence Day in LW. For further information,