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GRF projects are underway around ….

GRF projects are underway around the community despite slowdowns attributed to COVID-19. This column will update residents on the progress of various construction projects. The information is provided by GRF Facilities Director Mark Weaver and Physical Property Manager David Rudge. LW POOL Physical Property staff shares the community’s frustrations on the delays associated with the building

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GRF projects are underway around ….

GRF projects are underway around the community despite slowdowns attributed to COVID-19. This column will update residents on the progress of various construction projects. The information is provided by GRF Facilities Director Mark Weaver and Physical Property Manager David Rudge. LW POOL Physical Property staff shares the community’s frustrations on the delays associated with the building

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Posted on October 21, 2020

Credits& Kudos

Credits & Kudos must include the writer’s name and mutual, and will be edited for brevity. Mention of a business or service is not an endorsement or recommendation by the LW Weekly or Golden Rain Foundation. • Martha Warner of Mutual 2 would like to give a shout out to the LW Maintenance Department. “Recently, a new refrigerator was delivered to my unit. I needed it after the power outage

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Credits& Kudos

Credits & Kudos must include the writer’s name and mutual, and will be edited for brevity. Mention of a business or service is not an endorsement or recommendation by the LW Weekly or Golden Rain Foundation. • Martha Warner of Mutual 2 would like to give a shout out to the LW Maintenance Department. “Recently, a new refrigerator was delivered to my unit. I needed it after the power outage

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Posted on October 21, 2020

We Have Only to Persevere to Conquer

by Jim Greer LW contributor In the early months of 1940, Hitler had invaded much of western Europe. On May 10, he invaded Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and France. It was then that England stood alone against Nazi Germany, and Winston Churchill was her newly elected prime minister. These days were known as “The Darkest Hour.” Academy Award-winning actor Gary Oldman masterfully portrayed

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We Have Only to Persevere to Conquer

by Jim Greer LW contributor In the early months of 1940, Hitler had invaded much of western Europe. On May 10, he invaded Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and France. It was then that England stood alone against Nazi Germany, and Winston Churchill was her newly elected prime minister. These days were known as “The Darkest Hour.” Academy Award-winning actor Gary Oldman masterfully portrayed

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Posted on October 21, 2020

Hiring a Caregiver in LW, Part 2

by Cindy Tostado member resources/assistance liaison Last week (Part 1, Oct. 15, LW Weekly), my column considered when it might be time to consider hiring a caregiver. This week, we will take a look at how to hire a caregiver in Leisure World. Policy 7557 states that your employed caregiver be registered to your Mutual. The specific requirements vary from mutual to mutual. The Shareholder

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Hiring a Caregiver in LW, Part 2

by Cindy Tostado member resources/assistance liaison Last week (Part 1, Oct. 15, LW Weekly), my column considered when it might be time to consider hiring a caregiver. This week, we will take a look at how to hire a caregiver in Leisure World. Policy 7557 states that your employed caregiver be registered to your Mutual. The specific requirements vary from mutual to mutual. The Shareholder

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Posted on October 21, 2020

Letter to Editor

Editor: As a longtime resident, I have always appreciated the amenities offered over the years, especially our clubhouses, because they represented residents’ varied interests. There were displays of lapidary, clay crafters, paintings and other media and photography to name a few. It is now my understanding that these displays are disappearing. Apparently committee members want to change

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Letter to Editor

Editor: As a longtime resident, I have always appreciated the amenities offered over the years, especially our clubhouses, because they represented residents’ varied interests. There were displays of lapidary, clay crafters, paintings and other media and photography to name a few. It is now my understanding that these displays are disappearing. Apparently committee members want to change

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Posted on October 21, 2020

Hot Meals Drive Through Program

The Hot Meals Drive Through program is available for residents of Orange County’s District 2, which includes Leisure World Seal Beach. Participants must be aged 60 and older, single parents or unemployed individuals or have disabilities. There are three sites open one day per week at which people may pick up two dinner meals. Qualified applicants must register in advance at www.ocmeals.com.

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Hot Meals Drive Through Program

The Hot Meals Drive Through program is available for residents of Orange County’s District 2, which includes Leisure World Seal Beach. Participants must be aged 60 and older, single parents or unemployed individuals or have disabilities. There are three sites open one day per week at which people may pick up two dinner meals. Qualified applicants must register in advance at www.ocmeals.com.

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Posted on October 21, 2020

Every Woman Counts offers screenings, classes

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Orange County Health Care Agency is promoting its Every Woman Counts Program. Leisure World resident and community health worker Tila Gandara Carrol, R.N., offers one-on-one or small group (two to three people) classes to women interested in learning why it’s important to be screened for breast and cervical cancers, as well as how and where to

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Every Woman Counts offers screenings, classes

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Orange County Health Care Agency is promoting its Every Woman Counts Program. Leisure World resident and community health worker Tila Gandara Carrol, R.N., offers one-on-one or small group (two to three people) classes to women interested in learning why it’s important to be screened for breast and cervical cancers, as well as how and where to

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Posted on October 21, 2020

Free COVID Testing

The Orange County Health Care Agency offers free drivethrough COVID-19 testing for Leisure World residents on Oct. 23, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Clubhouse 4. Registration via oc.fulgentgenetics. com is required; space is limited. Participants will need to bring an identification card and, if they have one, an insurance card. LW residents are at higher risk for serious illness, so the OCHCA is encouraging

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Free COVID Testing

The Orange County Health Care Agency offers free drivethrough COVID-19 testing for Leisure World residents on Oct. 23, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Clubhouse 4. Registration via oc.fulgentgenetics. com is required; space is limited. Participants will need to bring an identification card and, if they have one, an insurance card. LW residents are at higher risk for serious illness, so the OCHCA is encouraging

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Posted on October 21, 2020

Hearts and Hands United in Giving

Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the LW community. HHUG accepts donations of clean, used towels, plus new, unopened, travel-size shampoo, soap or lotion. New socks are the only clothing donation that HHUG accepts. To donate, contact Linda Neer at (562) 430-3214 for pick up. Donations can also be left on her patio at Mutual

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Hearts and Hands United in Giving

Hearts and Hands United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the LW community. HHUG accepts donations of clean, used towels, plus new, unopened, travel-size shampoo, soap or lotion. New socks are the only clothing donation that HHUG accepts. To donate, contact Linda Neer at (562) 430-3214 for pick up. Donations can also be left on her patio at Mutual

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Posted on October 21, 2020

Assembly of God

Norma Ballinger LW contributor Monday is always a happy day for members of the Assembly of God congregation. Pastor Sam Pawlak makes a personal connection by delivering the DVDs of the service that was recorded the previous day. Again, Assembly of God thanks Richard Ryals, who makes this possible. Pastor Sam also delivers a short devotion on Facebook each Sunday at 10 a.m. Do you have an advocate?

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Assembly of God

Norma Ballinger LW contributor Monday is always a happy day for members of the Assembly of God congregation. Pastor Sam Pawlak makes a personal connection by delivering the DVDs of the service that was recorded the previous day. Again, Assembly of God thanks Richard Ryals, who makes this possible. Pastor Sam also delivers a short devotion on Facebook each Sunday at 10 a.m. Do you have an advocate?

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Posted on October 21, 2020

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GRF projects are underway around ….

GRF projects are underway around ….

Credits& Kudos

Credits& Kudos

We Have Only to Persevere to Conquer

We Have Only to Persevere to Conquer

Hiring a Caregiver in LW, Part 2

Hiring a Caregiver in LW, Part 2

Letter to Editor

Letter to Editor

Hot Meals Drive Through Program

Hot Meals Drive Through Program

Every Woman Counts offers screenings, classes

Every Woman Counts offers screenings, classes

Free COVID Testing

Free COVID Testing

Hearts and Hands United in Giving

Hearts and Hands United in Giving

Assembly of God

Assembly of God

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