GRF BOARD RECAP by Ruth Osborn Communications Director The GRF Board of Directors approved a $27-million budget that includes a $234.97 assessment per apartment per month, up $21.72 from 2024. The assessment increase is largely attributable to historically high insurance costs and anticipated hikes in employment costs from a probable mandated minimum wage hike to $18 per hour.

GATE ENTRY The GRF Board voted Oct. 22 to reduce operating hours at the North and St. Andrews Gates to cut costs ahead of passing a 2025 budget that included a hefty increase in assessments largely due to unprecedented insurance increases, Starting in January, the North and St. Andrews gates will close at 8 p.m. and open at 7 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends. The Main Gate will remain

To assist with bicyclists entering the community safely and efficiently, the GRF has been reviewing gate entry procedures with stakeholders. The following procedures for bicycle entry will be put into effect on Nov. 8: • All bicyclists who want to enter the community will line up in the vehicle lane and wait in line with other vehicles. • Upon reaching the gate, bicyclists can gain

Classified advertisements for the Nov. 14 issue of the LW Weekly are due at noon on Friday, Nov. 8, due to the Veterans Day holiday. To place a classified ad, call 562-430-0534 or visit the News Office from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.

SEAL BEACH POLICE Traffic safety classes will be held Nov. 12 The Seal Beach Police Department will hold two traffic safety classes designed specifically for Leisure World residents on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. These informative sessions will help older drivers make important decisions about when it may be time to stop driving. The courses will cover: