Friday Golf at David L. Baker Golf Course On March 31, 14 golfers contested the 4,000-yard, par 62 David L. Baker Golf Course in Fountain Valley. The day was cool and initially overcast. The fairways were wet and not in great shape with lots of wet spots and muddy areas due to the recent heavy rains. However, the greens remained in great condition. Jim Goltra had three birdies; Dave LaCascia

At the Monday Pool League on April 3, the standings tightened up as the Cue Crew beat In the Money 9-4 This cut In the Money's league lead over PPJ to only two games. Gary Monahan had a big night for the Cue Crew winning six games and only losing his nine ball match. Teammates Bruce Pettys and Shery Wells each won five games. Right on Cue edged PPJ 7-6, with Linda Patton and Frank Sablan

Many older adults enjoy the challenges posed by puzzles such as crosswords, word finds and Sudoku. Thus, the idea that there is a correlation between exercising the brain through puzzles and improving its function, just like lifting weights can strengthen the muscles, seems reasonable. Ongoing studies show that crosswords, when done by older adults, may partially attenuate the negative effects

The Leisure World Women’s Golf Club will have a special Shotgun Tournament on Tuesday, May 2, with all golfers starting at 8:15 a.m. People can sign up in the golf starter clubhouse. Following the tournament, there will be a gathering at the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. The winners of the spring tournament were: Flight A— Low Gross: Jessica Choi, 63; Low Net: Janice Turner, 55. Flight B—

The GRF Recreation Department will host a special brunch to honor Leisure World mothers on Saturday, May 13, in Clubhouse 4 at 11 a.m. The event will be catered by Country Gardens Caterers. This is always a huge success and tickets are expected to sell out this year, so now is the time to save the date and drop hints to family members who would like to treat mom. An elegant repast will include

The April 1 tournament was won by Wendy Wu. Wendy is a resident of Mutual 2 and has lived in LW for 13 years. She’s been a Poker Club member for nine years and this is her 15th tournament win. Besides poker, Wendy plays ping pong and enjoys reading and spending time with her LW friends. Second place was Barry Brideau; Guta Banser came in third; and Doug Wolfe in fourth. Tony Canfora dealt