Letters to the Editor
Editor:
If I may, I would like to add my opinion to those of Peter Meuter and Joan Rose (both letters ran Jan. 21).
A budget was set aside in 2019 for 2020. Unfortunately the coronavirus took us all by surprise. From March 2020 till just this week, Feb. 4, all our amenities were closed.
I’m not talking about security, electric, water, street sweeping, etc. Where did all the 2020 budgeted money go that Leisure World had to raise my HOA dues again this year?
What was the Amphitheater budget spent on? What about the clubhouse maintenance budget when the clubhouses were closed? Just inquiring and hoping for some kind of an answer. Seems to me also, my dues should have stayed the same. Karen Farquhar Mutual 10 Editor’s note: The annual operating budget for administering the GRF Trust for the 2021 calendar year is $13,088,036, or $165 per apartment per month. That is a $1.94 increase over the 2020 budget. According to the 2021 budget document, the primary reasons for the increase are a restructure of staffing, California minimum wage increases, outsourced janitorial services and a general decline in newspaper advertising revenues. This was offset by decreases in community entertainment expenses and reserve contributions.
Editor:
Won Ryu of Mutual 14 kindly translated our trash/recycling information into Korean for the benefit of our shareholders and to assist us in compliance. A big thank you to Won.
With the cooperation of our president, Lee Melody, we made copies of the flyers for each of our shareholders. They have all been distributed.
As a community service and in the spirit of cooperation, Mutual 14 would like to share these flyers with the Leisure World community. Mutual directors, who would like access to the flyer, can email me at sdwsimon42@gmail. com, and please put your Mutual number and “Trash Flyer” in the subject line, so I don’t accidentally delete the email.
Susan D. Simon Mutual 14 director Editor:
Zooming with family, friends and associates is a new trend. It tremendously enhances the spirit of love and strong support while I am coping with the coronavirus pandemic.
For protection, I wear a mask religiously and observe distancing guidelines everywhere I go. The people I see mostly wear masks, but on my early morning walks, some don’t. I tried to change my route to avoid these people, especially since the virus has been surging globally.
Usually a spirit of cooperation and kindness is manifested, like when the Access and Mini Bus bus drivers carefully check people’s masks, making the ride enjoyable and safe. It’s imperative to maintain safety guidelines so we can all make it together.
Lisa A. Dickson Mutual 1 Editor:
My husband and I want to express our gratitude and appreciation to GRF, the Recreation Department, OptumCare and everyone involved in bringing the COVID-19 vaccines to Leisure World.
Vaccine rollout is a complex operation, and you have helped residents immensely by making vaccinations so easily available. Thank you!
Mary Jo and Bel Murthy Mutual 17 Editor:
I would like to congratulate the whole team that is working on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Leisure World.
Everyone is working so hard to keep us safe, great job!
Eileen Newquist Mutual 2 Editor:
Kudos to Leisure World residents. You have given more than 400 2021 calendars to the patients at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
I am overwhelmed with your generosity, both with the calendars and your taking time to bring them to my unit.
This is a year-round need, so people are welcome to bring their 2021 calendars to 1601 Golden Rain Road, 117-E, Seal Beach, 90740.
Garnet Vyduna Mutual 5
