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Donate blood at  Optum on Oct. 9

Donate blood at Optum on Oct. 9


RED CROSS The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Optum Health Care Center in Leisure World on Oct. 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood. org and enter code “leisure,” or call Peter Vu at 714356-2906. There is no age limit to donate blood. Donors should not be on antibiotics or blood thinners. Donors will receive a $15 e-gift card to the

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City declares local emergency in anticipation of El Niño

City declares local emergency in anticipation of El Niño


STATE OF EMERGENCY At its Sept. 28 meeting, the Seal Beach City Council ratified the local emergency proclaimed for the developing 2026-2027 El Niño season. The action supports preparation for severe storms, flooding, coastal flooding, high surf, erosion and other weatherrelated impacts in the months ahead. The proclamation is a proactive preparedness measure. It does not mean that

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William Young will represent M7 on  GRF Board

William Young will represent M7 on GRF Board


GRF BOARD During an Oct. 2 special board meeting, William Young was appointed as the new representative of Mutual 7 on the GRF Board of Directors. His appointment followed the mid-term resignation of Pattricia Vienna on Sept. 22. When a vacancy occurs at the GRF Board level, the board initiates an open call for candidates from the director’s respective Mutual. If no candidates come forward

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Salvation Army will collect donations at Amphitheater on Saturday, Oct. 10

Salvation Army will collect donations at Amphitheater on Saturday, Oct. 10


DECLUTTER On Saturday, Oct. 10, Salvation Army trucks will collect donations in the Amphitheater parking from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The event is managed by the Golden Age Foundation and held on even-numbered months. The Salvation Army accepts donations of clean, gently used, salable household items including clothing, bedding, kitchenware, small appliances and electronics, toys, sporting goods,

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Sign up for Fall  Arts & Crafts  Festival Oct. 14

Sign up for Fall Arts & Crafts Festival Oct. 14


GRF SPECIAL EVENTS Sign-ups for the Fall Arts & Crafts Festival are Wednesday, Oct. 14, beginning at 7 a.m. in Clubhouse 2. Residents interested in participating are encouraged to arrive early. The event will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. An 8-foot table with two chairs is $10. Residents can share a table for $5 per person. Participants

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Ballot drop boxes: Are they ….

Ballot drop boxes: Are they ….


Ballot drop boxes: Are they secure? See page 5 Ballot drop boxes: Are they secure? The Orange County Registrar’s yellow ballot drop boxes are one safe and secure way that Orange County voters can cast their ballot. The drop boxes are: • Installed in locations with high visibility. • Constructedwithreinforced steel walls. • Heavier than 1,000 pounds. • Bolted into

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County will apply adulticide near ….

County will apply adulticide near ….


County will apply adulticide near Los Al to reduce mosquitoes See page 7 OC Vector Control to treat areas near LW From Oct. 7-9, the OC Mosquito and Vector Control District will apply a pesticide that targets adult mosquitoes to an area four miles from Leisure World. The treatment is meant to address mosquito abundance and lower the risk of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus.

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Oil painting demonstration is 
	 ….

Oil painting demonstration is ….


Oil painting demonstration is Oct. 13 See page 18 Art League: Oil Painting Demonstration On Tuesday, Oct. 13, Michaela Yoro, a Southern California-based artist specializing in contemporary realism oil painting, will give an oil painting demonstration to LW Art League members and their guests. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Yoro received her BFA in Drawing and Painting from

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Residents responsible for golf carts’ compliance to Vehicle Code

Residents responsible for golf carts’ compliance to Vehicle Code


VEHICLE SAFETY REMINDER Golf carts of every variety and specification are ubiquitous in Leisure World. Whether residents own Low Speed Vehicles (LSV) or just a regular two-seater, the rules of the road vary. The GRF Decal Office has information regarding California vehicle laws and regulations related to golf carts and LSVs to help residents avoid possible ticketing by Seal Beach Police.