Submissions in the following categories may be published at the discretion of the managing editor. Letters to the Editor: The maximum number of words is 250. Letters should be typed and delivered to LW Weekly by email (preferred), regular mail or hand-delivered. Letters must be of general interest to the community and may contain opinions, suggestions, compliments and complaints without being scurrilous,

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. Clubhouse 4 and via Livestream To view the live GRF Board meeting, go to www.lwsb. com. The tab will be active at 9:45 a.m. on the day of the meeting. The livestreaming uses YouTube live and terminates at the close of the meeting. 1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. President’s Announcements 4. Seal Beach City Council Member’s Update 5. Shareholder/Member

The Radio Club provides an opportunity for a Family Radio Service (FRS) practice drill every Wednesday morning. Anyone who has an FRS radio is invited to participate. The call-in time is from 9:30- 9:45 a.m. on Channel 13/0. Be sure to wait until the radio is clear, then press the side button before stating your first name, last name initial and Mutual number. Release when finished. For more information

GRF trust streets are swept on the fourth Thursday of the month. Parked vehicles must be removed from trust streets before midnight the night before. Contact Mutual directors to find out when your carports are scheduled for sweeping.

Golden Rain Foundation committee and board meetings are open to Leisure World residents. The following is a tentative schedule. Mon., Dec. 20 Finance Committee Conference Rm A/virtual.............. 10 a.m. Tues., Dec. 21 GRF Board Monthly Meeting Clubhouse 4/virtual ....................... 10 a.m. Mon., Jan. 3 Recreation Committee Conference Rm B/virtual ................ 1 p.m. Wed., Jan. 5

Mutual residents are invited to attend the open meetings of their mutual boards (schedule subject to change). Thurs., Dec. 16 Mutual 11 Conference Rm B/virtual......... 1:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 20 Mutual 15 Conference Rm A/virtual ..............1 p.m. Tues., Dec. 21 Mutual 14 Conference Rm B/virtual...............1 p.m. Mon., Dec. 27 Mutual 8 (open forum, 9:15 a.m.) Conference Rm

Residents who are not in the 2021 Community Guide and Telephone Directory and want to be listed in the white pages next year should fill out a form and turn it in to the LW Weekly office. Forms are available on page 55 of the directory or at the office. If you do not want your listing to appear in upcoming editions of the directory, fill out the same form indicating your preference and bring it

CITY OF SEAL BEACH In anticipation of upcoming storms, the City of Seal Beach Marine Safety Department, Public Works Department and Police Department will be monitoring conditions throughout the winter season and will respond appropriately as issues arise. Residents are encouraged to monitor the surf and weather conditions and take steps to protect themselves and their property. •

The world is full of people in need year-round, and no time is that more apparent than during the holiday season. Submit information about ways to give back to the community or your favorite charity (email preferred) at rutho_news@lwsb.com. Include the name of the charity and its contact information, plus your name and Mutual number. Read on for your neighbors’ favorite charities: • Christian