Remember When

The Leisure World Historical Society, a 501(c)3 foundation, is dedicated to preserving the history of Leisure World, chronicles highlights in this weekly column. For more information, log on to LWHistory.org or SealBeachLeisureWorldHistory. org.

•May 26, 1977: Congress questioned the transfer of the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station from the Navy to the National Guard. At issue was how many flights the National Guard planned to allow.

• May 28, 1970: A proposal to turn the then-Los Alamitos Naval Airfield into a commercial airport was controversial. The proposal was ultimately rejected, and what is now the Army Airfield at the Joint Forces Training Base was established.

• May 29, 1975: Hospice care began in LW, with resident Idella Fretter of the Senior Citizen League organizing the program, which was based on a similar St. Christopher’s of England program.

• May 31, 1990: Work was set to begin remodeling the old Administration Building for use by the Health Care Center; Clubhouse 5 is now located there.