What’s up with Recreation?

AMENITY UPDATE

by Kathy Thayer

GRF Recreation Manager

There is some misunderstanding surrounding the Clubhouse 4 piano, including why it was replaced and how to access the new electronic piano that is now available.

Some residents have publicly contended that the piano was purchased for one resident, a concert pianist who occasionally performs in LW. This is incorrect.

Among the clubs that regularly use the piano—and supported the replacement of the damaged one—are the Velvetones, the LW Orchestra, LW Baptist Church, the Korean American Association, Korean Veterans Association and various performing arts clubs.

The Recreation Department regularly has GRF pianos professionally tuned, and it was determined by the tuner that the old piano was irreparably damaged in a fall, and, while playable, it could not be further restored.

Once the GRF Board approved the purchase of the new electronic piano, it was deployed in Clubhouse 4. As is required for all GRF equipment, a club must request it as part of its meeting sketch to have it ready to use. A cord needed to activate the piano is stowed away to deter unauthorized play. Any club that wants to use the piano need only request it along with their reservation at the Recreation Office.

In other news:

• Now that the Amphitheater season is successfully concluded, the department is looking to the community to provide feedback to help it determine next year’s lineup. Complete the survey published to the right and return it to the Recreation Office in Building 5 as soon as possible to have a voice in who will and won’t return in future years.

• The Fall Festival on Oct. 14 is the department’s next big event, featuring Stone Soul and the Emergency Preparedness Expo at Clubhouse 6. See page 19.

• Tickets will go on sale for trips to the “Nutcracker” and the Winter Sawdust Festival starting Oct. 2. GRF trips are self-supporting and sell out fast, so save the date. See page 19.

• One more thing: The department is often contacted by residents asking staff to dispel misinformation posted on social media. GRF employees do not participate on those platforms and suggest residents go to the source to verify postings. Context often dispels conflict as it provides the bigger picture and often helps people understand why decisions were made.

• The department welcomes respectful input and inquiries on all things Recreation. Let staff know what is on your mind.

For more information, contact kathyt@lwsb.com.