By Mary Larson LW contributor Joe Biden’s selected Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 presidental election. His choice has energized the ticket and ignited a strong message of unity in Democrats in Leisure World as well as throughout the country. Much is being made of the fact that Harris is the daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica, which means she could be the first

Since her, son Randy and his wife Christine could not fly from their home on East coast due to the spread of COVID-19, Joanna Matos with the help of Elizabeth Daniels, organized a bigger-than-life surprise lawn birthday party for Thelma Kieffer’s 100th birthday. Thelma’s health provider Scan began the party celebration with a guitarist singing, balloon bouquet, huge cards and a gift. Thelma

Friends and neighbors joined Mutual 1 resident Yoon Lee on July 7 to celebrate her birthday. Yoon was serenaded, received a balloon bouquet and a Lynda Walker Original card. Those celebrating were Pauline Fitzsimmons (l-r), Shawn Lee, Yoon Lee, Taylor White, Joan Mullins and Debbi Fudge.

By Brian Harmon LW contributor Volunteers at the Republican Club booth in the parking lot by Clubhouse 6 are giving away reasonably comfortable masks to all who request them. The booth is open every Monday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. until further notice. The masks are made available courtesy of OC Board of Supervisors President Michelle Steel, a candidate for United States Congress in this district.

DEMOCRATIC CLUB By Mary Larson LW contributor The LW Democratic Club wants to highlight the California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act that will appear on voter’s Nov. 3 ballot as Proposition 15. This proposition promises to be the most contentious of the 12 that voters will be considering. It seeks to change the property tax law enacted under Proposition 13 as it applies to commercial

Elaine Tabyanau of Mutual 17 has been working with her sister, Marina Tesla, on making care packages for front-line workers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Every week they pack 100-200 snack bags and deliever to local employees of police departments, grocery stores, hospitals, health clinics, senior homes and sheriff stations. These care packages are delivered by Destiny Church,

ZOOM CLUB The Zoom Club started in April, right after all gatherings were suspended with an expectation that things might return to normal in a few months. The meeting has now become a staple for socializing for club members as gatherings in person continue to be restricted. An average of 16 people participate in the online meeting every Thursday at 10 a.m. to talk about COVID-19, local news,