reserve studies and creating individual plans for each one. Fifteen years later the same questions are still relevant to new residents and board members in the community. What are reserves? Reserve funds are money that an association sets aside for large repair and replacement projects to address ongoing, measurable deterioration of common area assets. While reserve funds are held in bank accounts,

SEAL BEACH THEATRE Attend Senior Thursdays for $10 The Seal Beach Bay Theatre will host Senior Thursdays for $10 per ticket, which includes a small popcorn. Residents can catch the “You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prime” showing at 4 p.m. today, March 12, or watch the epic romantic drama “Out of Africa” staring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford on March 19. For more information,

by Jane Brittingham LW contributor The Democratic Club will host Chris Duncan, candidate for California’s 36th State Senate District, on Wednesday, March 25, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. As the former mayor of San Clemente and a retired federal prosecutor, Duncan spent his career prosecuting traffickers and drug smugglers, fueling a campaign built on public safety and government accountability.

by Hope Horning LW contributor The America First Republican Club will meet Wednesday, March 18, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, with the social time starting at 4:30 p.m. and the business meeting beginning at 5. This month members are asked to bring their favorite snack to share. Visitors or prospective members are always welcome. The club’s mission is to educate, engage, and activate members in

The next Concerned Shareholders will meet on March 26 at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The club encourages residents in even-numbered Mutuals to keep an eye out for potential candidates to serve on the GRF Board. Any shareholder who wants to run for the GRF Board, or who can volunteer his or her time to help organize and support potential candidates, should text Valerie Baldwin at 248-789-0836

RV CLUB The RV Club will meet Tuesday, March 17, in Clubhouse 3, Room 4, at 4:30 p.m. March 17 is also St. Patrick’s Day, so people are encouraged to wear green. This meeting will be held over dinner, so people are asked to bring a side dish while the club provides the main. The club will also hold a special election. For more information, email lwrvclubsb@gmail.com.

LOS ALAMITOS SENIOR CLUB Leisure World residents are welcome to attend the Los Alamitos Senior Club’s bingo fundraiser on March 26 at the Los Alamitos Community Center on 10911 Oak St., Los Alamitos, 90720. Doors open at 9 a.m. for a $20 buy in with extra buys for $5 and extra games for $1 each. Lunch is $5 per person. Buy-ins close at 10 a.m. Payouts will be $100 per game and $150 for