by Mary Larson LW contributor Last week, Leisure World residents joined voters from around the state in a resounding victory for Gov. Gavin Newsom in the Republican-initiated recall election. According to the Sept. 15, 5 p.m. report from the Orange County Registrar of Voters, LW Democrats and their supporters cast 486 more “No on the Recall” votes than votes supporting the recall. A

By Brian Harmon LW contributor Residents have launched an attempt to recall three members of the Los Alamitos United School District Board of Trustees. Four of the five voting districts (or areas) within the school district include parts of LW. This fact is troubling. The division in districts reduces the chance that LW residents can have any significant effect on school board elections. The

The Libertarian Party Club is starting at Leisure World. Those who are independent voters and like to vote for the candidate or issues rather than a political party are invited to come and listen to the Libertarian discussions and debates. Interested LW residents should contact Rodney Schaerer from Mutual 1 by emailing SeeBeyondRodney@Yahoo.com or calling (562) 431-2355. Leave a message, and

The first round of the president’s two-week tournament was played on Sept. 14. Fifty-six golfers competed for low gross, low net and birdies. Fifteen golfers scored 19 birdies, and one golfer made three birdies. The flight winners were: Flight A: Low gross: Devora Kim, 25; low net: Janice Turner, 23; birdies: Sandy Derouin (holes 3 and 8), Linda Herman (hole 6), Devora Kim (holes 2, 6 and

The eight-ball pool tournament held Sept. 15 in Clubhouse 2 drew 24 players. To make the competition more competitive, and so a very skilled player wouldn’t run the table, stronger players draw names for partners and alternate shots. The idea worked well because games were generally very close. Each of the 12 teams team played five games. After three rounds, three teams had three wins: Gary

Bocce Ball was approved to become a LW club by the Recreation Committee on Aug. 30. Thanks to all who expressed an interest in forming the club. The first organizational meeting has been scheduled for Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. in Mission Park. All players should attend and bring their own chairs. The purpose of this meeting is to nominate for and vote on the board of directors (i.e., president, vice president,