Letters to the Editor

Editor:

I believe in giving credit where credit is due. I would like to thank two GRF employees, Senior GRF Director of Human Resources LeAnn Dillman and GRF Security employee Emilia Moran.

LeAnn is the type of person who goes over and above to solve problems. I never met a human resource staffer who called the employee to make sure the problem was solved. Without her sincere guidance, I would still be trying to solve my 401k problem.

Emilia’s smile is enough to make your day. Her hand doesn't stop waving to everyone as she moves traffic through the St. Andrews Gate. Entering Leisure World, I feel like I’m coming to Disneyland. Thank you, GRF, for having such great employees.

Vivian Samuel Mutual 14 Editor:

I have noticed a few complaining letters over the past year concerning the failure of some residents to not cut down boxes before placing them into the recycle bins. I’m certain it hasn't occurred to some of the writers that not every resident has the grip strength or the orthopedic wherewithal to cut up boxes. I know that, from experience.

On some days, it is all I can do to lift the lids of the trash or the recycle bin. So if there another suggestion for disposing of boxes, especially at this time of year, for those who are impaired, any suggestions would be welcome.

Barbara Stevens Mutual 2 Editor:

I want to thank the Greers in Mutual 4 for rescuing me in early December. I fell outside while admiring the super moon. Jim and Mary Greer were walking nearby and helped me into my house. They made sure I was OK! There are such wonderful folks in Leisure World. It’s another reason I love living here.

Mary Ann Root Mutual 14 Editor:

Taylor White, whose passing was reported in the Dec. 11 issue of the LW Weekly, was not just the president of the LW Theater Club. She was a force to be reckoned with when it came to participation in events in Leisure World.

For example, with her commitment to community, club members were there, dressed as elves, to serve the cocoa at the annual Christmas tree lighting event.

Under her leadership, she revitalized the Theater Club with a small group of her theaterloving friends. Within two years of joining she was voted in as president, and some of her friends joined her on the board. Her mantra was there are no small parts, no stars, all participants mattered, including the backstage crew. Everyone’s contribution was equally important. But more important: everyone involved was to have fun. When the performers had fun, the audience had fun!

In addition to her Theater Club activities, she was a mainstay in The Producers Club annual comedy murder mystery productions. For nine years, The Producers Club presented a show, and Taylor had a part— large or small—in six of those productions. She would read her script and read into her script and create a “back story” for her character. All of a sudden, she was more than the words on the page. Taylor’s enthusiasm was infectious. She was upbeat, funny and fun to be around.

She will be missed by friends and audiences alike.

Toby Richman Mutual 7