April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department wants to remind drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel. Distractions like checking a phone, using the in-dash touchscreen or car phone app, adjusting the radio, or eating can have devastating consequences. “Distracted driving continues to put everyone on the road

Mutual corporations and the GRF are required to have annual meetings in order to report to the membership their activities in the past year. Directors read reports concerning finances, infrastructure, accomplishments and goals for the future. An annual meeting is similar to a State of the Union speech as directors are limited to presenting reports whereas business is conducted at board meetings.

The LW Weekly is seeking submissions for its Mother’s Day special edition on May 7. Residents are invited to share memories of their mothers and of motherhood via email to emmad@lwsb. com by Thursday, April 30, by 4 p.m. Be sure to include the author’s first and last name, Mutual number and phone number. Early submissions are appreciated. Submissions can also be dropped off in the News

LW residents and their family members can stay informed about street and gate closures, upcoming special events, dances, town halls and more with Leisure World Live, the Golden Rain Foundation’s email notification system. Subscribers can customize their notifications by topic, making it easier to receive relevant updates while cutting down on unnecessary emails. The segments are: •