Learn about upcoming events at the GAF board meeting

GOLDEN AGE FOUNDATION EVENTS

The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) is looking for a recording secretary who can spend 3-4 hours per month in a volunteer position. The position requires a person to have secretarial skills and the ability to attend the monthly board meeting and prepare the minutes.

••• GAF Board Meeting on Feb. 25 The GAF will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. in GRF Conference Room B.

All GAF members are welcome to observe the meeting. This is a great opportunity to catch up on the latest news and learn about upcoming projects.

The GAF board meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

••• File Income Taxes Now IRS-certified volunteers will prepare and e-file tax returns for full-year California residents. This AARP program is sponsored by the GAF and has appointments available every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-noon. Sign-ins and verification of forms will be held in Clubhouse 3 Lobby.

Appointments are required. People can call 562-596-1987 and leave their full name and telephone number. A volunteer will return the call to schedule an appointment.

The intake/interview sheet required for the appointment can be picked up at the LW Library and should be completed prior to the appointment. Note that individuals with rental property or a net loss from self

The shredding service will be held on March 10. employment are out-of-scope for this program.

••• Shredding Service March 10 The GAF will hold a shredding service on Wednesday, March 10, in the Clubhouse 2 parking lot, from 10 a.m.-noon.

To ensure a smooth service day, residents are asked to adhere the following rules:

• Do not tie bags with documents to be shredded closed; leave them open.

• Do not bring documents in boxes.

• Stay in the car; GAF volunteers will get the bags from the car’s passenger side.

• Do not arrive earlier than 10 a.m., no one will be there to guard dropped off documents.

• All shareholders are asked to drop off items and leave immediately to keep flow of traffic going.

• The GAF will only accept plastic or brown paper bags.

• There will be no chairs for people to sit at the event, and no line will be allowed.

•Magazines or newspapers will not be accepted. The shredding service program is sponsored by the GAF to help the community keep or dispose their personal information safely and securely. —Anna Derby The GAF is not affiliated with the GRF in any way.