The 2022 annual meeting season begins May 17. The feverpitch of activity will continue for the next six weeks as all 16 Mutuals and the Golden Rain Foundation host their annual meetings. The annual meeting and election season begins in January and concludes at the end of June. There are often many questions about this time of the year and why these activities are important. Election Specialist

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 per speaker 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 your request

Those who are interested in learning or polishing their language skills can attend an English conversation class on Thursdays at 5 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. Currently, students from Vietnam, China, Japan and Korea are enrolled. The class material is usually from the LW Weekly. During the class, students discuss newspaper articles and learn new vocabulary, phrases, expressions, etc. The instructor

Residents, family and guests are invited to Mutual 7’s spring cleaning swap meet today, May 19, at the north end of Central Park (Northwood Road, approximately 375 yards west of St. Andrews, between buildings 164 and 165) from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. People will have a firsthand look at the many treasures and bargains from their neighbors. There’s something for everyone at this Mutualwide event.

The Impaired Vision and Hearing Club will meet on Tuesday, May 24, at 1:30 p.m. in Cluhouse 3, Room 1. Leisure World Transportation Manager Grant Wilford will be the club’s guest speaker. There have been several changes to the bus system, so it is important for members to attend. People are reminded to make a reservation for the handicapped bus before the meeting.

The following is the security report from April. It has been edited for clarity and length. THEFT: 7 •April 3, 12:21 p.m., Mutual 9 An unknown person removed an electric bicycle from the porch of a resident. • April 11, 10:15 a.m., Mutual 10 An unknown person removed property belonging to a landscaping vendor. • April 14, 10:33 a.m., Mutual 12 A resident reported someone