The GRF Board approved the reopening of the Veterans Plaza and Mission Park on Sept. 4 under Emergency Operational Procedures in keeping with government- mandated pandemic restrictions. On Sept. 9, the Joyful Line Dance Club had its first class since June, when the plaza was briefly opened before a second wave of COVID-19 closed the venue. Last week’s class was a pleasant reunion of members.

by Cindy Tostado GRF member resource/assistance liaison This year would have been the fifth Life Options Expo held in Leisure World to provide a platform to showcase a variety of resources and services to help residents live their best lives now and as changes come in the future. With the repercussions of the novel coronavirus, we will use the LW Weekly as our vehicle this year. In this issue,

The LW Weekly will produce a 2021 wall calendar featuring the work of Leisure World photographers in time for the holidays. The deadline is Sept. 30. Potential contributors should submit large, high-resolution, 300 dpi images in landscape format of places and spaces in and around Leisure World and Seal Beach. Photos of people are not eligible. Cell phone photos should be emailed in

ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY CENTER The Alzheimer’s Family Center of Huntington Beach will present the Healthy Brain Expo on SBTV-Channel 3 on Sept. 24. SBTV-3 airs 24/7 on TWC Spectrum CH3, Frontier Fios CH37 & online streaming at sbtv3.org/schedule. JOIN IT FOR: • Free memory screenings • Presentations on brain health and memory loss • Caregiver resources The Healthy Brain

The Orange County Registrar of Voters installed a permanent ballot drop box Sept. 3 for the convenience of Leisure World voters. The drop box is located near the bus stop at the Amphitheater, next to the U.S. Mailbox. It is accessible to drivers, pedestrians and those in mobility vehicles. Ballots will be mailed starting Oct. 5, the same day that the ballot box will be unlocked to receive votes,

SECURITY NEWS SBPD supports LW with enhanced traffic support and enforcement by Victor Rocha Security Services director Last year, I was very encouraged about minimizing traffic violations inside the Leisure World community when the Seal Beach Police Department took over traffic enforcement. However, over the last few months, the Security Department has received calls from residents