On March 10, a Mutual 2 resident gardener took a photo of his plot, proud of the progress of his tomato plant. Its vines sagged with the weight of about 10 ripe and nearly ripe tomatoes. Later that evening, the resident sent his wife down to the plot to pick a few for dinner, only to find the vines barren—only unripe, orange and green tomatoes remained. This isn’t the first time his homegrown

SUMMER IS COMING The 2026 Amphitheater season begins on June 25 and runs through Sept. 10. The 12-show lineup offers residents and their guests an opportunity to enjoy live music in Leisure World’s outdoor, 2,500-seat Amphitheater every Thursday starting at 7:30 p.m. For added convenience, GRF Minibus service will begin at 6 p.m. on concert nights, transporting residents from their homes

HEALTH AND SAFETY Older adults are at higher risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. As people age, it becomes more difficult for the body to regulate its temperature, according to the National Institute on Aging. People’s ability to regulate their temperature can also be affected by medical conditions and prescription medicines that alter the body’s ability to control temperature

LW DIRECT GRF podcast answers LWers' frequently asked questions The Golden Rain Foundation podcast, Leisure World Direct, brings together foundation leaders and experts to answer residents’ frequently asked questions. The podcast has been up and running for over a year now, and now has a repository of 30 episodes. The latest episode, released today, March 19, features GRF Sr. Director

from page 1 beloved artists, including faithful renditions of hits like “American Girl,” “Free Fallin,” “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” and “I Won’t Back Down.” Each show is a celebration of Petty’s rich catalog, showcasing the heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies and dynamic arrangements that defined his career. July 23: The Ultimate Sinatra Tribute, a tribute to the Rat Pack—

from page 1 conditioned but use is subject to reservations. People can also enjoy air conditioning in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby, as long as there is not a club reservation. 4. The Leisure World Library is another air-conditioned venue where residents can check out books and surf the web while cooling down. The library is open 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on weekdays and until 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Avoiding