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

“We believe in building strong relationships with our patients, taking the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and provide you with the information and support you need,” said MedCare owners Vickie and Bryan Arthur. The GRF Health Care Advisory Board (HCCAB) met with Optum on Dec. 15 for an update on the Health Care Center and Pharmacy. Optum’s management team—Director

VALENTINE'S DAY The popular GRF Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 14, is coming back, and tickets are on sale now. The romantic not-for-couples-only evening will begin at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 2, with a sumptuous dinner of lemon herb chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed vegetable medley, Sonoma salad and chocolate mousse for dessert, catered by Country