LONG BEACH Excitement has been building for the 2023 Pasadena Senior Games, a series of nearly 20 competitive sporting events ranging from archery to track and field now through July 16 for athletes ages 50 to 90-plus. Long Beach will be the venue for cycling competitions Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21, at Area III of El Dorado East Regional Park, 7550 E. Spring St. Check-ins

Editor: June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month. Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a rare and chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by fluctuating weakness of the voluntary muscles. It is estimated that approximately 20 in 100,000, or about 80,000 people in the U.S., are affected. There are at least three residents of Leisure World with MG. MG can occur regardless of race, gender

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The GRF Transportation Department will conduct monthly bus tours of Leisure World on Tuesdays for new and recently moved-in residents. Included will be GRF clubhouses, Turtle Lake Golf Course, Mission Park and its activity courts and gaming rooms, the 1.8-Acre disposal and recycling area, as well as the Leisure World Library and the Main Gate bus station. The 1.5-hour tours will begin at the

A town hall featuring all GRF departments will be held on Wednesday, July 12, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. GRF directors will give updates on a variety of issues. Residents are encouraged to ask questions during this public forum.

The U.S. Department of Justice maintains a Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force, which provides the following list to warn and educate the public about trending elder fraud threats. Impostor Scam Social Security Administration imposters contact prospective victims by telephone and falsely claim that the victim’s Social Security number has been suspended because of suspicious activity or

GRF ELECTION NEWS The GRF undertook the massive task of amending its outdated bylaws, which required a minimum of 3,305 ballots to be returned with a “yes” majority for the amendments to pass. GRF appreciates the community-wide member participation that helped surpass that goal. The GRF Bylaw Amendment was passed as follows: vote to approve: 3,312; abstain: 192; quorum: 63. To encourage

FAMILY RADIO SERVICE Are you an ex-HAM, or CB or Family radio services operator? Were you attracted to using radio communications like walkie talkies or two cups and a string when growing up? If so, this training is for you. People who would like to become a spontaneous Family Radio Services communications volunteer during an emergency in Leisure World or just want to brush up on family

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their Mutual boards. The following is a tentative schedule. Thurs., June 15 Mutual 11 Conference Room B/Zoom........1:30 p.m. Fri., June 16 Mutual 15, annual meeting Clubhouse 4/Zoom ........................ 10 a.m. Mon., June 19 Mutual 15 Conference Room A/Zoom ............ 1 p.m. Tues., June 20 Mutual 14 Conference Room

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Mon., July 3 GRF Facilities Committee Conference Room A/virtual ......... 10 a.m. Thurs., July 6 GRF Operations Committee Conference Room A/virtual ......... 10 a.m. Tues., July 11 GRF Member Services Committee Conference Room A/virtual ......... 10 a.m. Thurs., July