RED CROSS The Optum Health Care Center, in partnership with the Red Cross, will hold a blood drive Friday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All Red Cross donors who give blood from Jan. 1-25 will be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX, which will be held on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California. Donors, especially those who give regularly, help keep the U.S. blood supply

SUBMIT QUESTIONS The GRF Board invites all residents to attend a Community Forum (aka Town Hall) with newly appointed GRF Executive Director David Norvell, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, on Friday, Jan. 30, from 2-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. This forum will give residents an opportunity to learn more about Norvell’s vision for Leisure World, along with his professional background and leadership approach.

Shareholders who are not signed up for ACH/direct debit should have received their 2026 assessment statement for January. As of Jan. 1, GRF and Mutual monthly assessment amounts have changed. For those who have signed up for ACH/direct debit with their Mutual through the GRF Accounting office, the assessments are automatically updated to the new correct amounts. Shareholders on ACH/direct debit

Bicycle decals for 2026 are now available at the GRF Decal Office. To ensure a smooth transition into the new licensing year, 2025 bicycle decals will remain valid for community entry through Jan. 31. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this grace period to obtain their new decals. There is a limit of two bicycle decals per unit. Residents entering the community on bikes without

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION Shareholders with questions, concerns or suggestions for the Golden Rain Foundation or GRF Board can share them in the following ways: • GRF’s information hub— Client Services: GRF Client Services was formed in early 2023 as a central hub for shareholder questions and inquiries of all kinds. In addition to answering frequently asked questions, it can also track

Assemblymember Diane Dixon will hold mobile office hours on Jan. 15 from 9-11 a.m. in Building C. Office hours offer an opportunity for residents to receive assistance with staterelated matters such as: • DMV and state taxes. • Foreclosurepreventionprograms. • Medi-CalandCoveredCalifornia. • Professional conduct of licensing complaints. • Unemploymentanddisability insurance.

ROAD REPAIRS by Ruth Osborn Communications Director The inbound lane of the North Gate will be partially closed for three days—from Jan. 10-13—for concrete road repairs. The exit lane will remain open during the project. Detour signs will be placed at Seal Beach Boulevard near Orange County Fire Station 48 to alert drivers that North Gate entry is closed. Residents should

People can drop off used, expired or unwanted prescription drugs year-round at the CVS Pharmacy located at 921 Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Beach, CA 90740, located 2 miles from Leisure World. Medications left in home cabinets are highly vulnerable to diversion, misuse and abuse.