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How GRF prepares for heavy rains

How GRF prepares for heavy rains


Weather forecasters are predicting a Super El Niño this fall, a powerful weather system that could bring heavy rain, strong winds and higher flood risk to California and Orange County this year, according to the National Weather Service. Leisure World residents should remember: You’re On Your Own (YOYO) in case of an emergency. Residents are responsible for adequately preparing for emergencies

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Climate expert warns strong chance SoCal could experience ‘wettest winter on record’

Climate expert warns strong chance SoCal could experience ‘wettest winter on record’


Climate expert warns strong chance SoCal could experience 'wettest winter on record' by Emma DiMaggio Communications Manager Climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain warned city officials of the potential for Southern California’s “wettest winter on record” during a Sept. 14 presentation to the Seal Beach City Council. “We are in rare, if not unprecedented, territory,” said Swain,

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Residents invited to share thoughts, ideas and feedback with GRF president on Sept. 25

Residents invited to share thoughts, ideas and feedback with GRF president on Sept. 25


LISTENING AND LEARNING SESSION Residents are invited to share their thoughts and ideas with GRF President Jeff Mulqueen at an informal Listening and Learning session on Sept. 25 in Clubhouse 4 from 1-3:30 p.m. Theagendaforthemeeting is simple: participants share thosethingsthatareimportant to them, including areas for improvement, expectations and new ideas. Mulqueen recommends coming

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Joyful Line 
	 Dance will ….

Joyful Line Dance will ….


Joyful Line Dance will meet at Amphitheater stage today See page 7 Joyful Line Dance will meet at Amphitheater today, Sept. 24 The Joyful Line Dance Club will meet today, Sept. 24, at the LW Amphitheater stage, instead of Clubhouse 2, from 10 a.m.-noon, due to the new sound system installation in the Clubhouse. The first hour of the class is for beginners to intermediate dancers. After

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Produce box sale is today, ….

Produce box sale is today, ….


Produce box sale is today, Sept. 24 See page 6 LW LIONS CLUB Pick up a produce box today in CH 6 The Lions Club Produce Box Program is today, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m.-noon in Clubhouse 6. For $ 10 cash, residents can purchase a farm-fresh 12-pound box of fruits and vegetables. Limit is two boxes per resident with GRF ID shown. Residents can purchase up to two produce boxes. GRF ID card

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GRF vehicle sale in Administration ….

GRF vehicle sale in Administration ….


GRF vehicle sale in Administration parking lot is Saturday, Sept. 26 See page 5 Self-Managed Car Sale: Sept. 26 Each fourth Saturday, authorized residents have the opportunity to sell any used motorized vehicle in the Administration parking lot from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The next sale is Sept. 26. Vehicles must have current DMV registrations, GRF decals and be insured. In addition to cars, motorhomes,

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Three-ply toilet paper and ‘flushable’ wipes are common causes of clogs

Three-ply toilet paper and ‘flushable’ wipes are common causes of clogs


SERVICE MAINTENANCE Three-ply toilet paper and 'flushable' wipes are common causes of clogs Three-ply toilet paper can damage Leisure World’s pipe system and cause costly stoppages. Residents are urged to use one-ply or two-ply toilet paper, and avoid so-called flushable wipes, which often fail to dissolve. In 2025, Service Maintenance crews cleared 2,738 stoppages—an average of 228 per

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Learn what foods to stock up on in case of a disaster

Learn what foods to stock up on in case of a disaster


COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM The LW Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold a safety class focused on emergency food on Friday, Sept. 25, at 9 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. All are welcome. Every LW resident should have enough non-perishable food to last seven days in an emergency. In a major earthquake, extended power outage, or infrastructure disruption, grocery stores

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City approves winter sand berm contract

City approves winter sand berm contract


CITY COUNCIL by Emma DiMaggio Communications Manager This year, Seal Beach’s winter sand berm will be installed earlier than usual to combat wet weather and potentially powerful waves anticipated from El Niño weather conditions, according to David Spitz, a senior engineer with the City of Seal Beach. Berm construction is tentatively scheduled to begin Oct. 19. A sand berm is a raised