Mayor Moore volunteered to make ….

Mayor Moore volunteered to make deliveries to two centenarians. One of them, Walter Cieslak, greeted Moore all dressed up for his special day.

Leisure World Korean Community Church sponsored gift cards from Ralphs and the Korean American Association donated Hof ’s Hut gift cards for future meals with family.

This community effort celebrated more centenarians than in the past two GAF-sponsored lunches.

All together, honorees were given a birthday card signed by dozens of residents, friends and neighbors, a city certificate, flowers, gift cards from Sprouts, Ralphs and Hof ’s Hut, two centenarian souvenir programs and a visit from a smiling volunteer.

The GAF would like to thank volunteers Andree O’Brien, Beverley Bender, Brenda Thomason, Carl and Liz Kennedy, Geneva Potepan, Heeja and Stan Alameida, Katie and Henry Kim, Melli Herrera, Shery Wells and Susan Cucci. The GAF is grateful to Video Producers Club members Michael Oh and Irene Cistaro, who captured all the preparation for the event.

Andree O’Brien and Beverley Bender also added “Happy Birthday” balloons for their centenarians.

Volunteers reported that centenarians were delighted by the special recognition. Many stayed to visit and chat.

People shared wisdom, their love of family, their goals and the gift of good genes.