MEMBER RESOURCES The GRF Member Resources department is finalizing an effort to bring a full team of social worker advocates to LW to help residents navigate challenges associated with aging. The GRF Member Resource & Assistance Liaison Office is partnering with Orange County’s Adult Protective Services, Council on Aging, Alzheimer’s Orange County and the Golden Age Foundation

The Leisure World Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is inviting residents to learn how to help themselves and others in the community after a disaster. The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical

In observance of Christmas Day, all Golden Rain Foundation offices except Security will be closed Friday, Dec. 24. The Leisure World Maintenance Department will be on call for emergencies only and may be reached by calling 594-4754. The Minibus service is on the holiday schedule Friday and Saturday. The Access Bus is available Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The GRF will be closed in observance

Longtime GRF Recreation Director Terry DeLeon will leave his job in Leisure World effective Dec. 31 to embark on his retirement with a move to Kansas with his family. His last official day will be Dec. 30, capping a 39-and-a-half year career with the GRF in LW. The GRF Board of Directors thanks him for his longtime dedication to Leisure World, where he oversaw the community’s recreational

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Editor: Thumbs up to those at the Fitness Center who chose to follow the statewide public safety order requiring the wearing of masks, helping to keep our community safe. Thumbs down to those observed using the gym but disregarding the signage clearly posted at the building’s entrances or who interpreted “wear a mask” as meaning under your chin, under your nose, or only when you check

by Jim Greer LW contributor My annual holiday streaming binge always includes Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life.” The central character, George Bailey, has the unique opportunity to experience what the world would be like had he never been born. Perhaps the most significant discovery is how intricately his life was interwoven with the lives of the townspeople of Bedford Falls. Until

OPTUM AT THE HCC COLUMN by C.J. Blomquist Optum at the HCC This year, many of us will be spending the holidays without our loved ones. Although it can be hard not to be near friends and family, there are ways to make the season enjoyable. Make it a day for you. The great thing about having the holiday to yourself is that you can do what you want. Go for a stroll around the neighborhood

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