FROM THE GRF Maureen Habel GRF Director What’s the most dangerous thing that seniors do every day? You might think getting up on a ladder or showering is dicey, but the fact is that the riskiest thing we do is drive. Every time I step on the accelerator of my 3,500-pound Ford Escape, I try to remind myself that I’m operating a potentially lethal weapon. Making a mistake while driving

Editor: The recent events unfolding in Ukraine demand our immediate attention and action. Putin’s aggressive incursion into Ukraine flagrantly violates international norms and threatens the democratic fabric of the region. It is imperative that we, as a global community, stand united in condemning this unprovoked aggression and extend unwavering support to Ukraine. This assault on Ukraine’s

Proptia training sessions, originally advertised to occur at 30-minute intervals, are now being scheduled in one-hour time slots in order to comprehensively review the new guest access system and answer residents’ questions. The next session is set for Jan. 18 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Learning Center (near the Sewing Room). Sessions are on a first-come, first-served basis. Space

THE PRESIDENTS’ COUNCIL Clubhouse 4 and Zoom Tele-Video Conference The regular monthly meeting of the Presidents’ Council of Leisure World Seal Beach was convened at 1:30 p.m. by President Jeri Dolch on Jan. 3 in Clubhouse 4 and via Zoom tele-video conference. The following is a recap: • President Dolch announced and accepted Beth Mayer’s resignation as Secretary from Presidents’

California law requires the Board to establish reasonable time limits for members to speak at meetings. (Civ. Code Sec. 4925(b).) Time limits are four minutes per speaker for 15 or fewer speakers; three minutes per speaker for 16-25 speakers; and two minutes per speaker for more than 26 speakers. California law also places significant limitations on how the Board responds to questions or concerns;

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to LW residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Administration Committee Meeting Thurs., Jan. 11, 10 a.m. Conference Room A Special GRF Executive Session Tues., Jan. 16, 1 p.m. Conference Room A GRF Board Meeting Tues., Jan. 23, 10 a.m. Clubhouse 4 GRF Board Executive Session Thurs., Jan. 25, 1 p.m. Conference

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their Mutual boards. The following is a tentative schedule. Thurs., Jan. 11 Mutual 12 Conference Room B/Zoom….....9 a.m. Fri., Jan. 12 Mutual 3 Conference Room B/Zoom….....9 a.m. Tues., Jan. 16 Mutual 14 Conference Room B/Zoom…....1 p.m. Wed., Jan. 17 Mutual 5 Conference Room B/Zoom…....9 a.m. Wed., Jan. 17 Mutual 7 Conference

The RV Club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, the first general meeting of the new year. The dinner and social hour begins at 5 p.m. The club is holding a soup contest. Members are encouraged to bring a crockpot of soup for the competition. Three winners will receive gift cards. The refreshment committee will serve a variety of sandwiches. Beverages will be provided. People

The next Emergency Information Council (EIC) meeting will be at 1 p.m., today, Thursday Jan. 11, in Building 5, Room B. Among the topics to be discussed will be whether to hold periodic activities such as presentations and services connected with disaster preparedness. Presentations could range from speakers from FEMA and the ASPCA. Services might include offering residents a service to scan their