OCTA UPDATE One year after the completion of the I-405 Improvement Project, drivers are experiencing easier and quicker commutes along one of the most heavily traveled stretches of highway in the nation. The project, led by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) in partnership with Caltrans, opened to traffic on Dec. 1, 2023, bringing transformative improvements to a 16-mile

The incidents occurred between 1-2 p.m. on Dec. 4 in Mutual 1 and Dec. 5 in Mutual 10. The suspect is described as a tan, fit male, 6-feet to 6-feet-3-inches tall, who was wearing a jacket and nylon shorts. He identified himself as “Chuck” to one of the victims. Security is asking all residents to remain alert and call the department at 562-594-4754 if they observe any suspicious behavior

Residents’ names and phone numbers are not automatically placed in the LW Community Guide’s White Pages. To be included or to update information, shareholders must submit their information to the LW Weekly by filling out the form on the last page of the most recent Community Guide, page 47, and returning it to the News Office near the Amphitheater. People can also email their name and contact

The Cribbage Club meets every Tuesday at noon in Clubhouse 1. Refreshments are served each week from noon-12:15 and anyone arriving by 12:15 is assured a place to play. One dollar is collected from each player and those finishing with the top four scores will be awarded prize money the following week. A total of seven games are played. Yearly dues are $5. Donna Gorman provided homemade gingerbread

The Pinochle Club meets on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays in Clubhouse 1 at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11 winners: Suzzane Parks, 14,720, first place; Marge Dodero, 11,950, second; Carol Maes, 11,450, third; Gayle Colden, 10,490, fourth. Nov. 14 winners: Curt Rogers, 11,030, first place; Lorna, 10,750, second; Mary Messersmith, 10,670, third; Don Walton, 9,360, fourth. Nov. 18 winners: Don Krammer,

SCRABBLE CLUB The Leisure World Scrabble Club meets on Wednesdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 5, from 1-4 p.m. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, there will be a Christmas luncheon beginning at noon. The club met Nov. 27 and Dec. 4. The members posted 23 scores of 300 or higher; four of those were higher than 400. There were 21 bingos (i.e. the use of all seven tiles in one move). Suthy Chhoeuy led with

TOURNAMENT POKER CLUB Registration is open for the special Casino Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14. Club members or residents and their guests are welcome to sign up. The fees are $20 for members and $25 for non-member residents or guests. There are no re-buys or refunds. People can sign up at the door, but the registration fee will be $25. Guests must be accompanied by a resident who is also