It’s the special people who make Leisure World a special place. And Ricardo Garcia of Mutual 8 is one of them. On Aug. 27, he was walking around Mutual 8 and spotted $2,000—that’s right, $2,000 in cash—on the sidewalk. He looked around and saw no one, so immediately he headed home to make some calls to find the rightful owner. On the way he spotted Mutual 8 President Jeri Dolch walking

Members of the 2018 GRF Board (left) were all smiles Sept. 10, 2018, to celebrate the opening of Mission Park with its pickleball, basketball and bocce ball courts. The facility at Clubhouse 2 has been closed since March due to COVID-19, but it will reopen almost exactly two years after its grand opening, just ahead of the Labor Day weekend. Hopefully residents can get out and play. New guidelines

MARCH Anna Gamboa Office Secretary Mutual Administration It is with great pleasure to announce GRF’s Employees of the Month for March, April, May, June, July and August 2020. As COIVD-19 suspended GRF Board meetings, we will publicly recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of these extraordinary individuals. The GRF appreciates the efforts of its employees to achieve its goals in providing

APRIL Alex Ramirez Plumber Service Maintenance with a warm smile – her response time is always on target with our questions. Such a pleasure to work with.” “She is the glue that holds Mutual Administration together and goes out of her way to keep informed to help everyone. She is the go-to person for her department and is very organized which helps the entire department run smoothly.”

JUNE Pedro Sandoval Lozano Mechanic Transportation to the community, and will do anything it takes to accomplish the job.” May: Deanna Bennett Executive Coordinator, Administration “Since working with Deanna more closely the past couple of months, I have witnessed her organizational skills and her ability to successfully multi-task. “Deanna anticipates issues and successfully resolves

JULY Ruth Osborn Managing Editor News He is consistently looking at cost saving opportunities without sacrificing service and/or quality. Pedro is willing to take on new projects with excitement and welcomes new challenges.” July: Ruth Osborn Managing Editor News During a time of change and uncertainty, Ruth has demonstrated her ability to take on new opportunities. Ruth has been

AUGUST Mike Meza Building Inspector Physical Property help the News department achieve excellence with every LW Weekly production. August: Mike Meza Building Inspector Physical Property On Aug. 14, Michael was working when he observed an unknown male begin to attempt to climb the fence on Northwood Road near the North Gate. Michael immediately advised Security, and SBPD was called. Mike’s