Height Challenged by Michael McGrorty LW contributor My mother was not the type to worry about inconveniencing her adult children. Far from it. She believed her sons owed her for the burden of their raising. If we complained, she mentioned that she might have drowned us, as if this would make us more grateful for the chance to mow her lawn. One of Mom’s regular requests was that I show

The world is full of people in need year-round, and no time is that more apparent than during the holiday season. Submit information about your favorite charitable efforts (email preferred) to rutho_news@lwsb.com. Include the name of the charity and its contact information, as well as your name and Mutual number. Read on for your neighbors’ favorite charities: • Golden Age Foundation The

Per the action of the GRF Board on Nov. 23, in accordance with Civil Code §4360, Notice of Approval, the Board hereby provides general notice to all Shareholders/Members of the following proposed changes to GRF Governing Documents. All Shareholders wishing to comment on the proposed changes may submit comments by either emailing them to the attention of the GRF Board Executive Coordinator at grfboardaction@lwsb.com

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Thurs., Dec. 2 GRF Admin Committee Conference Rm A/virtual................ 1 p.m. Fri., Dec. 3 GRF Board Executive Session Conference Rm A/virtual................ 1 p.m. Wed., Dec. 8 Safety, Bus & Traffic Committee Conference Rm A/virtual................ 1 p.m.

Approved Consent Agenda: MOVED and approved the consent agenda—including minutes of: the Finance Committee, Oct. 18; the GRF Administration Committee, Oct. 7; the Recreation Committee, Oct. 4; GRF Board Meeting, Oct. 26—and the acceptance of the Financial Statement, October. GENERAL Approval Management Services List and Department Hourly Rate: MOVED to approve the new Management Agreement,

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their mutual boards (schedule subject to change). Thurs., Dec. 2 Presidents’ Council Clubhouse 4/virtual........................9 a.m. Tues., Dec. 7 Mutual 17 Conference Rm A/virtual ........ 1:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 8 Mutual 4 (open forum, 9 a.m.) Conference Rm A/virtual .........9:15 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 9 Mutual 12 Conference

A Minibus informational meeting is held on the first Thursday of every month in Clubhouse 3, Room 3, to assist LW residents with using the many transportation services available to the Leisure World community. No reservations are required. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. The GRF Transportation Department provides information on the LW Minibus service as well as the GRF appointment-based Access bus

The Seal Beach Police Department has announced the Lock It or Lose It awareness campaign, providing the community with easy tips that could help prevent vehicle break-ins. It seems obvious to lock your car when it is left unattended, but a large percentage of thefts from vehicles in Seal Beach involved unlocked vehicles. By simply locking your car, and removing valuables, you can help deter potential

• Pearl Harbor was only one part of a coordinated attack by the Empire of Japan on the U.S. naval presence in the Pacific. To prevent America from entering the war, and to prevent them from interfering with invasions of other countries to obtain the resources the U.S. was no longer exporting, Japan had to make sure the U.S. Pacific Fleet was entirely disabled. Also involved in the surprise attack

There will be no services for Shabbat from Dec. 3-11 due to Rabbi Galit-Shirah being on vacation. Shabbat Services will resume on Friday, Dec. 17. Live, in-person services will begin in January. Beit HaLev and Rabbi Galit-Shirah are a part of the Union of Jewish Universalist Clergy and Communities. It is progressive in thought and traditional in liturgy. The services are joyous, meaningful