Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Thurs., July 27 GRF Board Executive Session Conference Room A ........................ 1 p.m. Tues., Aug. 1 Facilities Committee Meeting Conference Room A/virtual ......... 10 a.m. Thurs., Aug. 3 Operation Committee Meeting Conference Room A/virtual ......... 10 a.m.

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their Mutual boards. The following is a tentative schedule. Thurs., July 27 Mutual 1 Conference Room B/Zoom............. 9 a.m. Fri., July 28 Mutual 6 Conference Room B/Zoom........... 10 a.m. Tues., Aug. 1 Mutual 17 Conference Room B/Zoom........1:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 2 Presidents’ Council Clubhouse 4 .................................1:30

The Radio Club provides an opportunity for a Family Radio Service (FRS) practice drill every Wednesday. The call-in time is from 9:30-9:45 a.m. on Channel 13/0. Wait until the radio is clear, then press the side button before stating your first name, last name initial and Mutual number. Release when finished. For more information contact Leisure World Radio Club President Rich Erickson at rjerxn@

Hours of operation were extended at the St. Andrews and North Gates last month. The gates now open at 5:45 a.m. and close at 10:45 p.m. The extra 15 minutes in the morning is especially appreciated by early birds leaving for work or the gym, and the extra 45 minutes at night allow residents to quickly access the community while easing traffic at the front gate.

The Open Meeting Act allows boards of directors to establish reasonable time limits for the open forum and for speakers to address the board. (Civ. Code §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, more than 26 speakers. To address the GRF Board of Directors, submit a request to the

Beit HaLev with Rabbi Galit-Shirah conducts online livestream Shabbat services every Friday evening. To join the Beit HaLev “Zoomagogue” for its interactive service go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/91 52434704? pwd= THJGTE1O UXI5VXFDTWtuZHF4K3Vx-UT09. The livestream can also be viewed on Facebook at www. facebook.com/galityomtov or on YouTube at https://www.youtube. com/@ beithalevlive8816/ streams.

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors to join in worship and explore God’s word together “that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine” Romans 1:12. Weekend Services In Genesis 17:8-16 God foretells consequential events that will happen in

Scripture explains why church attendance should be important for believers. Hebrews 10:25 says, “and let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” When the Lord tells his people something, it’s always for their own good. The Lord knows that connection with him and with others is what people

Romans 8 says “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Redeemer Lutheran Church will continue this theme with a message titled “God Above, Beside and Within Us” on Sunday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrews Drive, across from the Administration. Dee Sessa and Teresa Smith are this week’s