Remember When

Remember When is presented by the Leisure World Historical Society, a 501(c)3 educational foundation, dedicated to preserving the history of Leisure World. Help make history live; tell your story, and donate memorabilia. The Historical Society in Clubhouse 1 is open every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. Visit LWHistory.org or Seal-BeachLeisureWorldHistory.org

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• May 1, 1969— A program to start vehicle registration commenced on this date. The new program was to improve security. Now all resident vehicles have decals.

• May 2, 1968— The Health Care Center was expanded to provide additional space for medical records and a switchboard.

• May 3, 1979— Six solar panels were tested as a source for heating water to use in the showers. It was the first test of solar panels in the community.

• May 3, 1990— Social Security announced that all individuals who apply for benefits will need to arrange for direct deposit. Direct deposit was finally required for almost everyone.

• May 4, 1967— The LW American Legion conducted a 10-day toy drive for Vietnamese orphans was part of a national toy drive named “Operation Handclasp.”

• May 5, 1966— The Leisure World Lawn Bowlers Club hosted a Southern California Lawn Bowling Association tournment. Thirty-six teams, representing 18 of the 20 member clubs, vied for cash prizes and honor in an all-day contest. The teams were composed of 108 bowlers dressed in all white.