Today’s episode of the Leisure World Direct podcast discusses the Golden Rain Foundation’s strategic plan, which sets goals and objectives for the foundation now and into the future. Strategic plans are used as a roadmap to guide decision-making and keep the foundation on-track to achieve overarching goals for the community. New episodes of Leisure World Direct are released every other Thursday.

On July 18, 150 Leisure World residents picked up new pairs of prescription glasses at no cost, thanks to a mobile vision clinic organized by Lestonnac Free Clinic and Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen. Organizers originally planned to make the glasses on site and set a 30-person limit, but the clinic was massively popular among residents, who quickly filled the RSVP list after seeing the

Each fourth Saturday, authorized residents have the opportunity to sell any motorized vehicle in the Administration Parking Lot from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Vehicles must have current DMV registrations, GRF decals and be insured. Cars, motorhomes, motorcycles, golf carts, bikes, trikes and scooters may be sold. The owner or representative does not need to be present but is allowed to display a single

BUS INFORMATION SESSION Residents are invited to attend a bus information session on Monday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, that will cover a variety of transportation options including taxi services, hospital shuttles and public buses. People are encouraged to arrive early, as space is limited. Freedom of movement plays a crucial role in maintaining independence and remaining

The Shuffleboard Club barbecue on Aug. 9 will highlight fun and friendship. Club members will gather at 5 p.m. at the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. Side dishes provided by members will accompany the famous smoked tri-tip cooked by Sue and Minda Burkschab. On the agenda will be connecting with fellow players, catching up on summer activities and looking forward to the approaching league season. For those

Those who would like to play a fun and friendly game of Texas Hold ‘Em for a $5 buy-in should make plans to join the Tournament Poker Club on Saturday, Aug. 2. Regular tournaments are held on the first three Saturdays of every month and start with coffee/ treats and registration at 10 a.m. Cards are in the air at 10:30. There is no late seating. At the tournament on July 12, 64 players had