DID YOU KNOW? There is a basketball half-court available adjacent to the pickleball courts in the back of Clubhouse 2. May all your swishes come true.

The Tournament Poker Club welcomed back its members for the first tournament of the month and the new year on Jan. 6. As the winners of their original tables, the final table players were: Tom Pappas, first place; Lem Hall, second; Glenn Evenson, third; Barry Brideau, fourth; Doug Wolfe, fifth. Forty-two players started the game and at the final table play continued until Pappas and Hall were head’s

The next Guys and Gals tournament will be on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The Guys and Gals tournament was played on Jan. 17 at the Turtle Lake Golf Course. A total of 23 teams (46 players) competed and completed 18 holes. It was cold and overcast for most of the round, but, thankfully, no wind. The course was not wet, and the golf ball travelled well. Teams of various skilled golfers of one man

The LW Chess Club meets every Friday in Clubhouse 3, Room 7, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Keep Alzheimer’s and dementia at bay by practicing this strategy game, proven to improve short and long-term memory, critical thinking skills and cognitive function. People are encouraged to bring one or more friends and enjoy the moment. Men and women are welcome.

by Janet Isom GRF Director Optum has exciting news to share with the Leisure World community regarding its partnership with MedCare Medical Pharmacy, which will manage the on-site pharmacy here. Following a complete overhaul of the space to accommodate a new open layout and an expanded grocery area, the grand re-opening will be scheduled upon completion of the renovation. Demolition began

DISCOVER LW TOUR by Kathy Thayer Recreation Manager The inaugural Great LW Discovery Tour, a daylong event showcasing LW amenities, clubs, supporters and new Minibuses, will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 6. This is the biggest event that the GRF has hosted in more than a decade. It will be fun central with live music, food trucks, raffles, games, giveaways, grand prizes,

The new gate access system began Jan. 17, and months of data entry, staff and resident training and RFID distributions led to a mostly smooth launch, according to Security Director Victor Rocha. That’s saying something, since more than 20,000 vehicles a day pass in and out of LW. With the new system comes heightened security and new tools to ensure only authorized people are able to enter LW.

FREE ADMISSION San Diego Safari Park is offering free admission for seniors 65-plus during February, a savings of almost $70. This includes Africa Tram and all regularly scheduled experiences. Take an exciting expedition on Africa Tram to spot herds of giraffes and rhinos, wander among kangaroos, and discover platypuses at Walkabout Australia, explore the bamboo forests of Tull Family Tiger