11 March 2026
Enjoy live Celtic music at free St. Patrick’s Day celebration in CH 1
GRF SPECIAL EVENTS
Enjoy live Celtic music at free St.
Patrick's Day celebration in CH 1
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a free evening of music, dancing and good cheer at Clubhouse 1 on Tuesday, March 17. Doors open at 6 p.m. with open seating, and dancing runs from 7-9, including a 15-minute intermission. People are encouraged to wear green to get into the holiday spirit.
Understanding the importance of reserve funds
MAINTAINING ASSETS
by Sean Erik Andersen
Association Reserves President Orange County, Inland Empire and Coachella Valley, PRA, RS
On President’s Day weekend in 2011, I got a call that would open great relationships for me both professionally and personally.
There was an extremely friendly voice on the other end of the line, “Sean, this is Phil Hood from Leisure World Mutual 5. I
How decisions move from idea to action
BETTER TOGETHER
by David Norvell
GRF Executive Director CMCA, AMS, PCAM
In a community as active as ours, decisions aren’t made in a vacuum. Whether we are repairing a roof or updating a major policy, there is a deliberate process in place to ensure every move is financially sound, legally compliant and transparent.
Here is a look at the “life cycle” of a project and how your voice
Participation needed for pedestrian and driving safety effort
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
by Edward Jablonski
GRF Operations Committee Chairman
The GRF Pedestrian and Driving Safety Work Study Team held its first resident meeting Feb 23.
Operations Committee members in attendance included Edward Jablonski, Jeff Mulqueen, James Farr and Tim Kearns. Three of the 13 safety work study volunteers, Dave LaCascia, Al Clark and Brian Fitzgerald, participated in




