FREE FILING AVAILABLE The AARP Tax-Aide Program sponsored by the Golden Age Foundation (GAF) begins Monday, Feb. 3, and continues until Wednesday, April 9. IRS certified volunteers will prepare and e-file returns on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings during that period. Appointments are required. Call 562-596-1987 and leave your name and telephone number on the GAF answering machine.

GRF FACILITIES by Ruth Osborn Communications Director The 29-year-old leaky roof in Clubhouse 4 is being replaced, with construction estimated to be finished in a couple of weeks. Clubhouse 3 is next in line for a new roof, which will be finished by the end of March, if all goes according to plan. Clubhouse 4 construction displaced the President’s Council, which will now meet in Conference

PLUMBING Sewer lines can become blocked due to grease buildup or debris in the pipes. Recently, Service Maintenance has reported an increase in clogs caused by wet wipes, diapers and other non-flushables. When this occurs, wastewater is stopped by the blockage and backs up to the first available outlet. This may be a toilet fixture or sink. In 2024, Service Maintenance attended to 2,639