Leisure World Direct

Celebrate the changing of seasons at GRF's second annual Harvest Festival at the Community Gardens, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The celebration will feature live bluegrass music, hands-on gardening workshops, lawn games, a garden scavenger hunt, a food drive benefiting the OC Food Bank and raffle drawings with several major prizes.

Golden Rain Foundation Recreation Director Jesse Cripps explains the process of booking venue space in Leisure World for clubs, special events, memorials, birthdays and more. He covers the nuances of booking space and provides an inside look at what it takes to prepare a clubhouse for an event. 

What you can do during a heat wave and how to stay cool in Leisure World.

The Leisure World Library recently debuted a collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks. Golden Rain Foundation Library Manager Taylor Greene shares information on how to use the new materials and more. 

Leisure World has relocated its Game Room—and it now has a pinball machine! Recreation Director Jesse Cripps describes the features of the Game Room, why it was relocated, and what games are available for play. The amenity is open to guests of all ages. 

Leisure World is getting a new projector, which will enhance the quality of the community's Summer Amphitheater Movie Nights. Golden Rain Foundation Recreation Director Jesse Cripps describes the new projector and provides a sneak peak of the 2026 movie season. 

Buses will now operate later to give residents rides to and from GRF-sponsored weekend dances. The three-month pilot program will last June through August and is a collaboration between the Golden Rain Foundation Recreation and Transportation departments. 

An open call for candidates began June 8, 2026, to fill a vacant Mutual 16 seat on the Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors. Executive Manager of Mutual Services Dave Potter explains how this process will work, what the GRF Bylaws dictate, and why members of any Mutual can apply. 

The Life Options Expo is an annual event that brings service providers and vendors into Leisure World. GRF Member Resources Liaison Robann Arshat gives a preview of the 2026 event. 

Clubhouses 3 and 4 are now equipped with accessibility software that provides real-time text captions at live meetings. IT Director Marcelo Mario explains how the technology works and how clubs can use it. 

It's Amphitheater concert season! Golden Rain Foundation Recreation Director Jesse Cripps shares the 2026 lineup, describes each performance and reminds residents of Amphitheater show rules.

GRF Security Director Victor Rocha analyzed one year of traffic collisions in Leisure World. In this episode, he describes the major trends and offers safe driving tips. 

Learn how elections work in Leisure World. This episode covers frequently asked questions, the purpose of community board elections and more, explained by Golden Rain Foundation Executive Manager Dave Potter.

Solar Panel project and how it can benefit you in Leisure World 

A brief description of the change to LW Live and how you receive them.

A brief overview on the bidding process in Leisure World For contractors.

A brief overview of what to do if you see Coyotes in Leisure World.

A brief overview how to submit an article to the LW weekly.

A brief overview about how the paper is produced and how the LW weekly contributes to Leisure World.

A brief overview of the many activities and amenities that Leisure World has to offer. 

A brief introduction to the new Executive Director of Leisure World! 

All the different events throughout Leisure World during the Winter Holidays!  

A brief overview of the role the Purchasing Department has at Leisure World.

A brief overview of golf carts in Leisure World and the laws that apply to them.