14 May 2025
LWer’s granddaughter has a play in New York City
RELATIVELY SPEAKING
Mutual 5 resident Anna Derby went to New York City to watch her granddaughter Rebekah Raphling’s play “Dry Fall,” which she wrote, directed and starred in.
It was a part of the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute classes she takes. Derby said it was a thrilling experience to watch her performance along with eight other cast members, with whom are mostly senior
Tax volunteers fi le a record of 750 returns this year
GOLDEN AGE FOUNDATION
Thanks to the help of 28 Golden Age Foundation (GAF) volunteers, 750 2024 tax returns were e-filed for free. With two new captains at the helm, the group managed to exceed the number of e-filed returns for the second year in a row.
Volunteers were busy throughout the tax season, making residents’ appointments, and greeting, preparing, reviewing and e-filing both federal
provided bids. Crosstown Electrical ….
provided bids. Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc., a Southern California-based electrical contractor that specializes in traffic signals and construction, was selected.
Change Order: On April 22, the board approved a $37,651 change order from reserve funding. The change was needed to accommodate a larger underground pipe size, which was not part of the original scope of work. A destructive
Sunshine Club
UCI Health Los Alamitos Neurologist Dr. Nirav Patel will cover causes, symptoms and treatments for stroke at the Sunshine Club’s next meeting on Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.
Patel is the medical director of the stroke program at UCI Health Los Alamitos, and is an assistant clinical professor of neurology at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Patel has a special interest
CD Club will meet at Estrada’s Mexican Grill
At its last meeting, the CD Music for Seniors Club sorted hundreds of CDs by genre. This was a great opportunity for members to take home familiar music as well as that of artists and styles they have not experienced in the past. It was made peppier with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons belting out tunes in the background.
The CD Music for Seniors Club will meet June 19 at 11:45 a.m. at Estrada’s
Community Karaoke Club
On May 7, Community Karaoke Club singers remembered Mother’s Day when Pete Tupas sang the nostalgic “Mama.” Another tear-jerker was “Remember When” nicely sung by Donald Horning. Sharon Knutson surprised the audience singing a capella. The group enjoyed several duets sung by Joan Rosenberg and David Noble as well as Anna Lam and Walter Bier.
Gerry Tagaloa wowed with “What a Wonderful
Check out ‘Garden Buzz’
The Community Gardens now have an online hub: Garden Buzz, available at lwsb.com under the “News” tab. There, people can find the latest news about the Community Gardens, read stories, learn gardening tips and share comments and suggestions.
Residents are invited to start their spring gardening by signing up for a garden plot. Spots are available for lease. To join, visit the Leisure World
