GATE ACCESS by Emma DiMaggio Communications Manager From January through June of this year, there were 33% fewer thefts compared to the same time last year, in part thanks to the installation of Leisure World’s new gate access system in January. Catalytic converter thefts also dropped from seven instances to zero, and bike thefts were halved. Less than two years ago, reports of theft

AMPHITHEATER CONCERT Tribute to Fleetwood Mac August 8 | 7:30 p.m. Amphitheater Stage Sponsor: Athens Services Gypsy Dreams’ concert experience recreates the music and magic of Fleetwood Mac. This high production, high energy experience features musicians who look like the most famous line-up of Fleetwood Mac. Their performance includes video imagery, perfectly blended harmonies,

The Photo Arts Club will meet Thursday, Aug. 8, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. People should bring their Phone/Android and/or camera. The assignment is to photograph anything in black and white. People should submit photos of their choice to be displayed and commented on at the meeting. Individuals with technical or other questions will be paired with someone who can help them for individual

YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN Residents encouraged to pre-register for Sept. 18 Boots On The Ground drill The primary emergency plan for Leisure World residents in the event of a disaster is “you are on your own.” That means every shareholder is responsible for his or her own emergency preparedness in the case of an earthquake, wildfi re, flood or tsunami. Boots On The Ground is an additional

COMMUNITY GARDENS The Recreation Department has mailed letters to qualifying authorized residents indicating they have received a spot in the new Community Garden. People who received a letter and want to claim their spot should go to the Recreation Office, located in Building 5, to complete the required paperwork. There are also ADA spots available, on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Thirty-four singers took to the mic on July 31 as audience members enjoyed the summer evening, enjoying ice cream and toe-tapping to melodies sung by fellow members. Frank Farmer did a fine “Lucille.” Frank Miller had the audience moving with “Twist & Shout.” Ren Villaneauva changed the tempo doing “Lady in Red.” Richard Yokomi was at ease singing “I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight.”

People interested in learning more about space, celestial bodies and how the universe works are invited to join free lectures taught by LW resident and retired physics/ astronomy teacher Jim Johns on Fridays at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Johns gives PowerPoint presentations on astronomy and cosmology. New topics are introduced weekly and there is a question and answer session after each presentation.