Reviews are in: ‘Great’ LW Discovery Tour lives up to its name

LETTERS

The LW Great Discovery Tour on April 6 was a big success, drawing thousands of residents to tour all that Leisure World has to offer in the way of leisurely pursuits—63 club open houses, fitness center, golf course, aquatic center, sports courts, arts rooms and more. The event was the brainchild of GRF Executive Director Jessica Sedgwick, Senior Director of Internal Operations Acacia Young and Recreation Director Jesse Cripps. Special appreciation goes to GRF Recreation Manager Kathy Thayer, who organized the bus ambassadors, all club participation and much more. The following are some of the kudos received after the event.

• Thank you for your hard work. It seemed to be a big success. Our cake, coffee, key chains and raffle tickets were gobbled up in the first hour. We saw a lot of people we had never seen before, so that’s a good thing.

Walt Bier and Margie Thompson Community Karaoke Club

• Another fabulous event by the Recreation Team! The event was so much fun and so well organized. I volunteered to work for three of the clubs I belong to, and we were very busy all day. It was an amazing community turn out and everyone was so enthusiastic and energized. I am not sure how you can top this event. Your creativity, organization, teamwork, and dedication make LWSB the best place to live. Thank you for all you do.

Susan Hopewell GRF director

• Great job, this Saturday. I know it was a lot of work, but it was worth it to all the residents who participated. Thank you to Kathy and the whole Recreation and Security teams. BRAVO!! R. Gene Vesely America First Republican Club

• Thanks for organizing such a wonderful event on Saturday. I went to most of the venues, and everyone was having a great time. I think people were bowled over by all we have to offer in this community. The success of the event reflects an incredible amount of planning and expertise. It was so well done. Thank you all for your hard work.

Maureen Habel GRF director

• The Jewelry and Lapidary Club had a great open house Saturday. At times, you could not move in the room because it was filled with people. We had 152 sign-ins for the three hours and at least 25% did not sign in as the lines were too long, so it was a great success. Thanks again for all your work. Congratulations. It was a great event. Thanks from the Lapidary Club.

Dean Jacobus Lapidary Club

• From the Shuffleboard perspective, the Great Leisure World Discovery Tour was a great success! We had at least 225 people come through the shuffleboard building, and we had 75 people sign up to get more information about Shuffleboard. I’m feeling like I need to really listen to the old saying, “be careful what you ask for because you just might get it.” All the best to your whole team!

Kay Mount Shuffleboard Club

• Justwantedtogiveaquick “shout out” to whoever came up with the Discovery Tour event. It was brilliant. I cannot give a true assessment as I was inside Clubhouse 1 helping to serve cake and encourage nonmembers to come to the karaoke club again. Cakes were gone by 11:30 a.m., but I saw many, many happy faces. Shareholders were kept safe, exploring all the clubhouses with timely bus transportation. The event underscored the good that is on their doorstep, right here within Leisure World. Thank you!

Dotti Brooks Community Karaoke Club

• The Sunshine Club booth was staffed with volunteers wearing yellow t-shirts talking about club programs, raffling $25 Ralphs gift cards and a gift basket from JAFRA Cosmetics offered by Helen Wells, who is the member of the Sunshine Club. The basket contained a JAFRA spa treatment worth about $100. The winners were picked at the April 12 Sunshine Club meeting. It was fun to meet many neighbors and new shareholders as well.

Anna Derby Sunshine Club

• There were so many folks at each venue, and I was surprised to see the interest and the enthusiasm—it was a terrific event. GRF staff should be commended for a fine job. It was just wonderful!!

Donna Gambol GRF director

The LW Woodshop displayed a variety of handmade wooden toys at the LW Discovery Tour on April 6.

Donna Gambol