Golden Age Foundation reinstates its membership program

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is under control and the Golden Age Foundation (GAF) is able to reopen its facilities, it extends the invitation to its members and welcomes new members to the Golden Age Foundation. As a non-voting associate member of the foundation, your membership dues/fees will help the GAF continue supporting the Leisure World community.

Who We Are

The Golden Age Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that has been serving the Leisure World community for 48 years. Through the support of volunteers, individuals and organizations the GAF has organized and implemented many programs that have benefitted the LW community.

Our COVID-19 Response

This year was very challenging, as we were faced with a pandemic that deeply affected many people in the community. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the GAF has:

•Worked with the Golden Rain Foundation and the city of Seal Beach to distribute ap- proximately 40,000 face masks to shareholders, as well as those who work behind-the-scenes in Leisure World.

• Contributed over $100,000 to support Meals on Wheels of Orange County and Meals on Wheels of Long Beach. These programs help feed thousands of shareholders who are unable to cook or shop for themselves.

• Provided volunteers to help facilitate the Optum/GRF COVID- 19 vaccine program.

Our Core Programs

• The Hospitality Center, located in Clubhouse 6, serves morning coffee and snacks as well as provides a place for people to socialize and meet their neighbors. The GAF is excited to report that the Hospitality Center is now open Monday-Friday from 9-11 a.m.

• Income Tax Preparation, in partnership with AARP. Filing taxes is important as it helps to prevent identity theft and as recently experienced, those who filed income tax returns were able to receive stimulus payments as part of the federal pandemic response.

•The Mobility Aids Program provides free rental of mobility aids, including walkers and wheelchairs.

• The document shredding program helps support recycling efforts and, most important, helps protect shareholders from identity theft.

•Environmental efforts include the battery and fluorescent bulbs recycling programs.

Associate Member Fees/Dues

• Our base annual dues are $10. This money will allow the GAF to continue to support the community.

• Please fill out the form at the bottom of this article. You can make your payment by check to the Golden Age Foundation and mail to: Golden Age Foundation, P.O. Box 2369, Seal Beach, CA 90740.

• You can also drop off the form and payment at the Hospitality Center in Clubhouse 6. Simply place them in the donation box.

• If paying by cash, please make sure you securely seal the envelope. The Golden Age Foundation urges all prospective donors to seek assistance of personal legal and financial advisors in matters relating to their gifts, including the resulting tax and estate planning consequences.

GAF President Anna Derby (center) and volunteers helped with GRF's "Raise Your Hands Against Racism" campaign.