A Crape Myrtle tree in full bloom caught the eye of Phyllis Poper in Mutual 14. She has lived in Leisure World for 20 years and has never seen it bloom. Now she knows that the showy summer flowers are a beautiful shade of pinky purple.

IN APPRECIATION Editor’s Note: Anita Ragole of Mutual 10 died on Sept. 16. She was a well-known and beloved figure in Leisure World, participating in many clubs and especially known for her musical talent and generous spirit. The following is an appreciation by her friend Rhonda Sandberg. by Rhonda Sandberg special to the LW Weekly I often called her “sophisticated lady” because

ear by Lynn Baidack LW contributor Mutual 6 is a top participant in the annual California ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drills held every year. Like most events this year, the ShakeOut has been cancelled because of COVID-19. But Mutual 6 residents will modify its participation with a scaled-back drill featuring sheltering in place, a face mask give-away and the dissemination of OptumCare

By Bonnie Kaplan LW contributor The Paws, Claws and Beaks Club has named Sheryl Lee’s dogs, Cowboy and Lance, as its’ pets of the month. Cowboy is a chihuahua/dachshund mix that possibly has a bit of pug in him since his tail curls up so much. He is eight years old this year and true to his watchful nature. He was adopted from the Seal Beach Animal Shelter. Lance, an English Cocker

GAF Meals on Wheels of Long Beach (MOWLB) wishes to express its gratitude to the Golden Age Foundation (GAF) for its additional donation of $10,000 and its continuing support of the LWers-helping-LWers tradition. The donation supports MOWLB’s, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, mission that focuses on the nutritional and emotional needs of the most vulnerable Leisure World Seal Beach home-bound residents.