MUTUAL 9 HOLIDAY CONCERT Mutual 9 resident and professional saxophone player Albert VonSeggern treated his neighbors and friends to an afternoon performance of live Christmas music. VonSeggern showcased his exceptional talent on a curved soprano saxophone, fi lling the air with the spirit of the holiday season. People were welcomed by his wife, Janie VonSeggern, and Rosanne Brewitz, who greeted

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR IN CH 6 The Hospitality Center in Clubhouse 6 will be open on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, from 9-11 a.m. to help residents welcome the new year. On Dec. 17, new GRF Executive Director David Norvell had a meet and greet session there in his quest to get to know Leisure World and its residents. Paul Kryczko

and fun for everyone. Karaoke will resume its regularly scheduled parties on Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and everyone is looking forward to more fun in the New Year. Karaoke practice sessions continue every Monday from 1-3 p.m. in Clubhouse 6—a perfect opportunity to try karaoke for the first time or experiment with new song selections that suit singers’ mood or voice range. Everyone

STOCK TRANSFER Don't forget to renew GRF ID GRF ID cards for Mutuals 3, 4 and 5 will expire in 2026. In addition, residents in Mutuals 2, 10, 16 and 17 may still need renewal for 2025. Cards up for renewal in 2027 will be Mutuals 1 and 15. Residents can check the expiration date of their cards at the bottom right corner of the ID. The date aligns with each resident’s birth month.

by Kathy Thayer Recreation Manager 2 025 has been a banner year for GRF Recreation t that brought positive changes to the department. Joining us this year as our new event coordinator is Gary Fitch, who produced nine sold out bus excursions from “Hamilton” to “Moulin Rouge!,” closing out the holiday season with “The Nutcracker” at Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa. Fitch comes to

NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCES Leisure World clubhouses offer two opportunities to ring in the New Year on Wednesday, Dec. 31: Clubhouse 4 from 6-9 p.m.: The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards. This year, by popular demand they will be back on New Year’s Eve in Clubhouse 4. The doors open at 5:30 and the