NEEDS ASSESSMENT Orange County and Advance OC are conducting a countywide older adult needs assessment to guide the development of plans and services for older adults. The survey results will help guide the development of a Master Plan for Aging that will focus on the needs of the county’s older adults. The survey is anonymous. People are not required to provide their name, address,

Editor: I want to pay tribute to a neighbor I barely got to know but I admired her sense of wit and loving heart! Jackie Clarkson of Mutual 11 made such an impact on the neighbors, always making a point to stop to chat when I was tending the garden getting a dose of Vitamin D, and I loved it! The other day, when I introduced my 13-year-old granddaughter Evelyn to her as Jackie walked her

Submissions in each of the following categories may be published at the discretion of the Communications Director. Letters to the Editor: Letters, maximum 200 words, should be typed and delivered to LW Weekly by email (preferred), regular mail or hand-delivered. Letters must be of general interest to the community and may contain opinions, suggestions, compliments, and complaints without being

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m., Clubhouse 4 The GRF Board meeting can be attended in person or live streamed at www.lwsb.com. The tab will be active 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. The live streaming uses YouTube Live and terminates at the close of the meeting. 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call/Notice of Quorum 3. President’s Announcement 4. Member Comments/Correspondence

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their Mutual boards. The following is a tentative schedule. Thurs., Sept. 21 Mutual 2 Conference Room B/Zoom............. 9 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 21 Mutual 11 Conference Room B/Zoom........1:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 22 Mutual 6 Conference Room B/Zoom........ 9:40 a.m. Mon., Sept. 25 Mutual 8 Conference Room B/Zoom........ 9:30 a.m. Wed.,

The GRF special election for a Mutual 9 representative is on Monday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4.

The Open Meeting Act requires boards of directors to establish reasonable time limits for speakers to address the GRF Board of Directors. (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 board, submit a comment card at the meeting prior to it

The Senior Shuttle Service is a free 20-passenger shuttle that runs on a fixed route to Seal Beach Pier/Old Town area, Leisure World, and Rossmoor Shopping Center/North Seal Beach Community Center, and can accommodate wheelchairs and scooters, and hold two bikes. To register, submit the following to City of Seal Beach Recreation Coordinator Anthony Nguyen by email or in-person/ mail: • An

Moving into the golden years could offer some breaks when it comes to taxes and finances. There are some potential age-related tax perks that are worth discussing with an accountant or a certified financial planner. • Increase retirement savings Older adults can contribute more to employer-sponsored retirement accounts and Roth or traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs). For 2023,

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Tues., Sept. 26 GRF Board Meeting Clubhouse 4/virtual ....................... 10 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 28 GRF Board Executive Session Conference Room A ........................ 1 p.m. Tues., Oct. 3 Facilities Committee Meeting Conference Room A ...................... 10