by Grace Kim LW contributor The Korean War started June 25, 1950, and lasted until 1953. It began with a surprise attack by North Korea. The Soviet Union and China helped North Korea, which had the goal of making all of Korea communist. The well-trained and wellprepared North Korean communist army occupied most of South Korea in few days. They kidnapped Christian and community leaders;

Editor: I, too, was greatly saddened to learn about the passing of Leisure World resident Cristina Vegas. Cristina helped me with my iPhone issues, and her patience was evident. I could see and feel that she was a very caring person, something lacking in so many people today. She was a gentle soul! I was about to contact her for more help when I heard that she was very ill and realized the great

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Janet Isom, GRF President Susan Hopewell, GRF Vice President Edward Jablonski, Corporate Secretary Lee Melody, GRF Treasurer Administration Committee When: Second Thursday, 1 p.m. Where: Administration Conference Room Charter 10-1000-3 Susan Hopewell, Chair Donna Gambol Maureen Habel Janet Isom Edward Jablonski Lee Melody Teri Nugent Facilities Committee When: First Tuesday, 10 a.m. Where: Administration

Transportation Town Hall is July 19 A town hall meeting to discuss transportation options in LW has been rescheduled to Friday, July 19, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The delay will provide time to expand the presentation on other transportation options, including revamping existing on-site Minibus service. On May 28, the 2023-24 GRF Board tabled a motion to outsource transportation to an

The GRF Transportation Department conducts monthly 1.5-hour bus tours of LW amenities on first Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m., for LW residents. For more information, contact Melissa Gomez at melissag@ lwsb. com or 562-431-6586, ext. 2326, or Kathy Thayer at kathyt@lwsb.com or 562-4316586, ext. 2398.

. Fastest Entry for Guests. For the most efficient access to LW, visitors should tell gate guards the unit number of their destination and then the resident’s name. . E-Passes for Guests. LW residents who are registered through the GRF with the Proptia guest management system can text guests e-passes to allow their guests entry to LW. To learn more, visit info@lwsb.com. . All People, All

California law requires the Board to establish reasonable time limits for members to speak at meetings. (Civ. Code Sec. 4925(b).), and how the Board responds to questions or concerns; most often the Board is unable to respond (Civ. Code Sec. 4930.). Approximately one-fourth of the Board’s meeting, a maximum of 30 minutes, is reserved for member comments. Comments are limited to three minutes

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to LW residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Tues., July 9 Member Services Committee Meeting Conference Room A/Zoom......10 a.m. Thurs., July 11 Administration Committee Meeting Conference Room A/Zoom......10 a.m. Thurs., July 18 GRF Executive Session Conference Room A....................1 p.m. Tues., July 23 GRF Board

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their Mutual boards. The following is a tentative schedule. Mon., July 8 Mutual 9 Conference Room B/Zoom.........9 a.m. Tues., July 9 Mutual 16 Conference Room B/Zoom.........1 p.m. Wed., July 10 Mutual 4 Conference Room B/Zoom......8:30 p.m. Thurs., July 11 Mutual 12 Conference Room B/Zoom.........9 a.m. Fri., July 12 Mutual 3 Conference