Drop off batteries behind CH 5

GAF

The Golden Age Foundation ( GAF) sponsors several programs to enhance the quality of life of Leisure World residents, including it s environmental program, which encourages recycling fluorescent light bulbs and old and used small consumer batteries, including those for hearing aids.

Pre-pandemic, the GAF placed collection buckets in the LW Weekly office as well as the Hospitality Room in Clubhouse 6 for residents to drop them off whenever convenient. The buckets were no longer available due to the pandemic restrictions, so the GAF began collecting batteries at its quarterly shredding service events.

Last year, the GAF Board decided to have a separate collection from the Shredding Service to avoid mixing shredding documents and batteries, which can damage the shredding truck.

Residents can drop off small batteries in the orange buckets behind Clubhouse 5 for GRF employees to pick up. No printer cartridges are accepted.

The GAF is an independent nonprofit, 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to serving the residents of Leisure World, Seal Beach. It strives to make the LW community a better place to live. The GAF was established in 1973 and is not affiliated with the Golden Rain Foundation.

All GAF programs are free to Leisure World residents. It is entirely staffed by volunteers, so all contributions go directly to meeting community needs. The generous support of residents, clubs, organizations and businesses is the GAF’s main source of income.

Donations are welcome. For more information, go to www. GoldenAgefdn.org.