HAPPY THANKSGIVING The LW Weekly asked residents to share thanks and gratitude this Thanskgiving season, reminding us that even when the world seems dark, there’s always light to be found. • Edward Hickman, Mutual 3 Moving to Leisure World was one of the wisest decisions I have made. I’m grateful for our gated community; it’s a secure and welcoming place with great neighbors

DIRECTOR'S COLUMN Count your blessings; they're many by William Thompson GRF Board vice president and Mutual 5 director It’s Thanksgiving. People say ya gotta be thankful for something, right? Maybe be thankful for living in a community bathed by the temperate Pacific breezes… that’s extremely affordable on the modern senior’s income? Some of you may have bought into

GATE ACCESS SYSTEM The Security Department continues to move forward on schedule for Leisure World’s new gate access system, which will significantly heighten security in the community. The new system utilizes radio frequency identification tags (RFID), and nearly 6,000 tags have already been distributed to residents. The new system is expected to be fully up and running by Jan. 17. All

GRF HOLIDAY EVENTS This year’s Christmas tree lighting hosted by the GRF Recreation Department, will be held Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 4:30 p.m. at Veterans Plaza. Come sing along to hymns by The Jolly Holidays Carolers of Los Angeles, who will lead the holiday merrymaking alongside Santa and LW’s elves (from the LW Theater Club). The fabulous tree lighting will take place after the performance.

HANUKKAH On Thursday, Dec. 7, at 4:30 p.m. at Veterans Plaza, Rabbi Aron David Berkowitz of the Chabad of West Orange County will share the story of Hanukkah and its meaning for Jew and Gentile alike. Musical entertainment will help celebrate the Festival of Lights prior to lighting the menorah. It is an opportunity for the LW community, rich in culture and customs, to learn and share in

Three radar speed signs have been installed on North Del Monte Drive, North St. Andrews Drive and South St. Andrews Drive. On Nov. 28, a representative will calibrate the signs before they go live. The interactive signs will display vehicle speed as motorists approach. The intended purpose of these signs is to slow cars down by making drivers aware of when they are driving at speeds above posted limits.