2022 AMPHITHEATER SEASON Neil Diamond Tribute Aug. 25 | 7:30 p.m. Amphitheater Stage The Sweet Caroline Tour, a Neil Diamond concert celebration starring Jay White, often called the No. 1 Diamond performer in the world, will be featured tonight at the Amphitheater. It is one of the most authentic Neil Diamond tribute concerts available. The show was conceived in response to Diamond’s

Leisure World Community Maps are available at the LW News Office, open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

LW HISTORY Once people move into Leisure World, they realize Golden Rain is a ubiquitous, but mysterious, moniker. There’s the Golden Rain Foundation Board; Golden Rain staff, Golden Rain Road—it’s everywhere. LW longtimers know that the name “golden rain” originated from LW developer Ross Cortese, who also built Rossmoor and Leisure World, Laguna Hills, now known as Laguna Woods.

LW candidates are vying for a seat on the Seal Beach City Council in District 5, which covers part of Leisure World. Page 2

The Rec Department is planning a trip to the 2022 Pageant of the Masters, which will feature Manet’s “Music in the Tuileries.” Page 19

SEAL BEACH ELECTIONS Incumbent District 5 Council Member Sandra Massa-Lavitt will be termed out this year after serving two four-year terms. District 5 covers all of LW west of St. Andrews Drive. That includes Mutuals 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 and part of Mutual 1. The following candidates have filed nomination papers with the Office of the City Clerk of Seal Beach: • Mariann Klinger