Letters to the Editor
Editor:
Paul Polanski of Mutual 10 (July 24, Letters) is so correct in saying the proposed water rate increase will be a wake-up call to all if it passes.
I like to reiterate that all the green grass is a big use of water and that moving to drought resistant landscaping will help reduce water usage and save on costs of mowing.
I offered to pay for a nice looking drought-tolerant landscaping along Del Monte Drive; although I was not able to get authorization. They like all their grass out front but not a water rate increase.
Alan Clark and Wayne Black Mutual 15 Editor:
The world has never had so many of us older people! We in Leisure World are experiencing this longevity and its various realities and opportunities.
Lifelong learning is one aspect of living longer that keeps boredom at bay and helps me lead a more satisfying and meaningful life. I just learned about an online UCLA Osher course “Embracing Realities, Confronting Myths, and Reimagining Longevity.” This six-week offering sounds worthwhile. More information for anyone interested is available at uclaextension.edu.
Enter search terms “Embracing Realities.” Registration started July 28 and closes Sept. 28.
Hilary Siebens Mutual 17 Editor:
As a shareholder in Mutual 3, I would like to extend sincere congratulations to our newly appointed Mutual 3 Board. Members’ willingness to serve is a testament to the spirit of unity and compassion that will define our neighborhood.
In a time when division can often dominate conversation, it’s refreshing to see neighbors stepping forward with a shared purpose: to foster community involvement.
This board reflects the kind of leadership that listens, leads with kindness.
I look forward to the positive changes that lie ahead and remain hopeful that this term will be marked by mutual respect, kindness, and the joy of working together.
May our Mutual 3 Board be blessed with wisdom, strength, and continued unity as they guide us forward.
Judi Turis Mutual 3 Editor:
On July 30, our very own Leisure World The Sholom Players presented its first production, “The Case of the Missing Ming Vase.” Resident Karen Sands wrote, directed and acted in her original play. Sands’ superb inclusion of continuous double entendre lines kept my imagination tripping the light fantastic.
As we all know, double entendre lines have no imagination boundaries—what mental freedom an afternoon of laughter brought me. Thank you also to Sands’ original play’s other actresses/actors—Rabbi Galit Levy Slater, Carol Levine, Murray Pollack and Peter Small. And another thank you to all of The Sholom Players’ supporting staff. I am looking forward to the next The Sholom Players production.
Debbi Fudge Mutual 1 Editor:
Yeah, yippee and other expressions of delight! Your “decision to no longer print letters related to national politics” deserves lots of applause.
With the dynamics of 16 Mutuals and GRF, there’s enough Leisure World governance issues to absorb and influence.
Bob Crossley Mutual 17 Editor:
We are so lucky to have an amphitheater with great shows every summer. Many of our less able residents with walkers and scooters are able to attend.
They park their walkers and scooters near the stage and sit in the front row as they have difficulty navigating the stairs.
Many of our more abled residents are aware of this, so they confine their dancing to the platforms on each side of the stage to avoid blocking the view of the less abled residents who cannot stand for extended periods of time.
Let us all be as considerate, caring, and concerned for our less abled attendees.
Carol Levine Mutual 10
