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Tax Return Assistance: The GAF arranges for tax volunteers, trained by the AARP, to prepare basic State and Federal tax forms without charge (see page 12). The program opens the beginning of February through mid April. Appointments are required, and the phone number will be in the LW Weekly during the service period.

Shredding Service: The GAF sponsors free document shredding for shareholders three times a year in the Clubhouse 2 parking lot, generally between 10 a.m.-noon. The dates and times will be announced in the LW Weekly a couple of weeks before the service.

Recycling Program: The GAF pays for the proper disposal of batteries and fluorescent bulbs to help the environment. The GAF asks residents to save the dead batteries for the recycling service on March 21 in the Clubhouse 2 parking lot from 10 a.m.-noon. Fluorescent/LED bulbs can only be dropped off at the Purchasing Department during office hours.

GAF's upcoming events include:

• Shredding Service: March 14, in Clubhouse 2 from 10 a.m.noon

• Battery Recycling Service: March 21, in Clubhouse 2, from 10 a.m.-noon.

• GAF's 50th Anniversary: The GAF will celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 22, downstairs in Clubhouse 6, from 10 a.m.2 p.m. There will be three different musical entertainers, dancing, and a food truck to celebrate.

All GAF programs are provided free to Leisure World residents and is entirely staffed by volunteers, so all contributions go directly to meeting community needs. The generous support of shareholders, residents, clubs, organizations and businesses is the main source of income.

There are numerous ways LWers can contribute to the GAF including becoming a member and/or making a yearly contribution, volunteering, joining the Ralph’s Rewards program or naming the GAF as a beneficiary in your estate planning. For more information, call 562-431-9589. Contributions are tax deductible. The GAF'S Tax ID is 23-7273105.

For more information, go to www.goldenagefdn.org or text at 562-301-5339.