Letters to the Editor
Editor:
I am taking this opportunity to thank all who gave their wonderful service to make the LW Discovery Tour such a huge success. An event of this magnitude does not happen on the fly. It was obvious that many hours of focused and dedicated planning were involved, and I was happy to witness how all your hard work paid off.
My post was at the Sunshine Club table so the event was already underway before I could leave to visit other areas and collect my own goodies.
As I made my way, I could see how rooms were categorically organized, tables were spaciously placed for ease and flow, and all the clubs had space to showcase their own particular decorations. Loved all the decorations.
I observed our transportation Minibuses as they kept the crowd flowing to the next stop. By the way, we have the politest transportation personnel ever. I rode my tricycle (of course there was no parking).
The Security team at Clubhouse 3 was very kind and helpful to me, and I’m guessing our Security staff at the other clubhouses were equally professional.
Our custodial staff was right there whenever we needed a little extra help.
As I watched the crowds moving through the exhibits, filling out raffle tickets, collecting give-away goodies, asking questions about the clubs, the atmosphere was light, and our seniors put their best behavior on display. I am hoping it was the same all over.
Were I not involved with a couple of clubs and giving service, I might have stayed away. Instead, I am so happy that I was there from beginning to end.
Again, congratulations to all and thank you for a fabulous event. Your dedication and hard work was greatly appreciated.
Loni Gardette Mutual 16 vice president Editor:
My hat is off to all the clubs and vendors, plus the Golden Rain Foundation for making the Great Leisure World Discovery Tour on April 6 a fabulous“wowwee” event. Thank you.
Debbi Fudge Mutual 1 Editor:
On March 26, the Red Hat Society Babes Club of Leisure World took a field trip to Mario’s in Huntington Beach where members had lunch.
Not only was the food enjoyable and reasonably priced, Marios was generous enough to put the 18 of us in a room by ourselves.
This allowed us to chat without disturbing others. In addition, the service was wonderful.
When it came time to pay our bill we were in for a grand surprise.
Someone else in the restaurant had paid the entire bill! We were surprised and very pleased. We didn’t expect this generosity. Even in this day and age when we seem to be so out of touch with each other, there are still those who step up and surprise us in outstanding ways. Thank you, whoever you are. You put big smiles on 18 faces.
Arlene Finger Mutual 17 Editor:
If I read the April 4 newspaper article correctly, funds have been allocated to purchase a new RFID reader so that both guests/other individuals and businesses, and residents will be able to enter either of the two lanes at the front gate.
If there is a vote to be taken, I vote emphatically no!
Residents should have their own gate to enter and not have entry impeded or delayed by the myriad of visitors we get every day.
Allowing visitors, who are causing the significant gate backups due to lingering at the gates, having passes issued, asking questions, etc., to enter any gate will cause even more frustration for residents who only want to enter their community without delay.
Ever since the RFID system was instituted, when I come home, I have to consider which gate to enter based on time of day and the day. I never did that prior. I just came in quickly and without delay. And as you know “Murphy” lives and breathes, so I rarely chose correctly.
Please consider using the new RFID reader to open a third Golden Rain Road gate that could be used by both guests and residents as opposed to opening up the gate to everyone. Leave the one RFID gate just for residents.
Dave LaCascia Mutual 4
