09 December 2020

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ductions created by LW clubs ….

ductions created by LW clubs ….


ductions created by LW clubs to spread cheer during an otherwise Grinchy 2020 Christmas season. In addition to “A COVID Christmas,” watch for “Special Delivery,” featuring Wild Willy and Charla Gae, and written by Joe Osuna from the Video Producers Club, and “Three Told Tales,” featuring LW Santa Claus himself, aka Phil Mandeville. Taylor White selected the readings, and Joseph Valentinetti

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•••• May Bell Horsley Dec. 1929 – Oct. 2020

•••• May Bell Horsley Dec. 1929 – Oct. 2020


May Bell Horsley was born on Dec. 10, 1929, and passed away on Oct. 28 of this year.An Alabama native, she moved to Long Beach in 1951, where she raised her two sons. She was a resident of Leisure World since 2010.The photo was taken at her 85th birthday celebration in Clubhouse 4 enjoying Hui O Hula dancers. Her family is grateful to her friendly and caring neighbors at Mutual 4, the friendly visitors from Pathways and the kind services from Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed being on her patio, waving and smiling at those walking by.
02 December 2020

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Pearl Harbor—A date that lives in infamy

Pearl Harbor—A date that lives in infamy


President Franklin Roosevelt called Dec. 7, 1941, “a date which will live in infamy.” On that day, Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The bombing killed more than 2,300 Americans and decimated the U.S. Pacific Fleet. It destroyed the American battleship USS Arizona and capsized the USS Oklahoma. The attack sank or beached a total of 12 ships

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Hanukkah, tree lighting will be livestreamed

Hanukkah, tree lighting will be livestreamed


GRF HOLIDAY EVENTS by Kathy Thayer assistant recreation manager We may not be sipping cocoa with our neighbors or sitting on Santa’s lap with our wish list this year, but that’s no reason to let the Grinch spoil our holidays. In that spirit, the GRF Recreation Department will livestream two holiday events that have become Leisure World traditions. On Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 4:30 p.m.

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GRF votes to shut down LW amenities

GRF votes to shut down LW amenities


COVID-19 UPDATES by Kathy Thayer assistant recreation manager After opening most outdoor amenities over the last few months, a surge in COVID-19 cases has forced GRF to temporarily shut down GRF facilities. GRF Executive Director Randy Ankeny shared the following statistics that entered into the difficult decision taken by the GRF Board of Directors at the Nov. 24 meeting: • Number

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People aged 85-plus are most vulnerable

People aged 85-plus are most vulnerable


The Orange County COVID-19 numbers are sobering, doubling over the holiday weekend even as GRF venues have been shut down. Security reported more than 2,000 guest cars were admitted on Thanksgiving Day. That is fewer than in previous years, but still too many considering the dire risk to older people. Leisure World residents have been vigilant in wearing masks and adhering to other protection protocols.