BOARD HIGHLIGHTS by Ruth Osborn Communications Director At its Jan. 23 meeting, the Golden Rain Board of Directors applauded GRF 2023 Employee of the Year Jorge Valencia of Service Maintenance. He was honored for his exemplary service to Leisure World. GRF Human Resources Director LeAnn Dillman praised him for consistently demonstrating exceptional dedication, performance, and commitment

GATE ACCESS In the first 12 days of Leisure World’s new gate access system, over 71,000 vehicles entered the community through all three gates—averaging nearly 6,000 entries per day as of Jan. 29. Intermittent slowdowns continue as Security staff overcome the initial wave of first-time guests who need passes. To issue first-time passses, staff must double check that the guest is on a

On social media, LWers weighed in, with some complaining about waits at the gates and the cost of the system. In equal measure, residents posted positive feedback: “I think, like with any change, it takes a little time to get used to a new system and to work the bugs out. Change can be difficult. Be patient. It will improve,” said one LW poster on Nextdoor. “I’ve entered our community

The GRF Recreation Department will host a viewing of the Big Game Sunday, Feb. 11, in Clubhouse 4 on the big screens, starting at 3:30 p.m. People can join friends and enjoy complimentary snacks. For more information, call the Recreation Department at 562431-6586, ext. 324.

CRASH REPORT On Jan. 24 at approximately 6 a.m., a vehicle drove off the SR 22 extension and crashed into the north masonry wall of Leisure World and the chain link fence bordering the wall. California Highway Patrol found several of the vehicle's soft body parts and its front license plate on the highway median. Mark Weaver