Generosity With A Capital G

e eatre Club partnered with the Foundation to raise funds for the non-pro t community organizations. is year’s play production, “DAY SIX”, dedicated pro ts to Leisure World Foundation.

e Goldmine Fundraiser deposited a check for $1860. Jan Kelley, who coordinated the event, thank the residents for their support and participation. Almost 30 participants turned in items to make this year’s event a success. Save the date as Goldmine will be returning on June 25, 2024 in the Queen Card Room.

e Valentine’s Day Dinner/Dance attracted 240 attendees with lots of music, food, and fun. Additional money was raised through 50-50 ra e and silent auction items. A photo corner and a fun dance contest made the night even better. Long-time marriages were honored, with several over 60 years of matrimony.

Grant Recipients Announced is year’s grant funds go to:

Child Crisis of Arizona (providing emergency intervention for children and education for families), Mathew 25 (for scholarships and training for incarcerated women), House of Refuge (for homeless families), Bag & Boob Babes (equipment for breast cancer patients), Assistance League of the East Valley (assault survivor kits), Music Therapy (supporting dementia residents and caregivers), Save the Family (programs for veterans and their families)

More details and information about these nonpro t organizations will appear in future articles.

Premier Speaker Coming

On March 15, Bill Harrison will be presenting a timely topic, “Play Ball!” 135 years in the Grand Canyon State. e presentation starts at 6:00 p.m. in the Hopi/Pima Room.

Whether you’re a baseball nut or a casual fan, Bill Harrison is going to tell the story about the pride, passion, and history of the “America’s Sport” in Arizona. In the 1930s, when professional baseball teams were being lured away from Arizona, Governor Rose Mo ord successfully enticed them to stay in the e Foundation would also like to thank the Recreation Department and Desert Financial Wills & Trusts for providing refreshments.

Cactus League. And, of course, the Arizona Diamondbacks are always in the hunt for the World Series win.

Baseball is not just a sport; its history is rooted in soldiers at remote forts and incarcerated Americans of Japanese descent who played to survive their circumstances.

It’s that time of year when the crowds start coming to enjoy Spring Training games, so . . . Let’s Play Ball! Before that rst pitch, come to Bill Harrison’s talk.

Leisure World Foundation Community Grants are usually presented at this event, beginning at 5:45 p.m.

Caption Congratulations to newlyweds, Ray Hirt and Carlyn Jokinen, who announced their Valentine’s Day nuptials at Leisure World Foundation’s Dinner Dance.

If you have heard a speaker and would like them to come to Leisure World as part of this speaker series, please write to LWFoundationAZ@gmail.com. e planning for the 2023-24 season has begun and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Look for us at the 50th Leisure World Anniversary celebration! We’ve been here through most of Leisure World’s history!

LWFoundation Donations

Days Elm Valley Goldmine

Challenge Days Peter & Norma Bryant Joan Jajdelski & Ken Killham

January 1 – 31, 2023

Jay & Maxine Rosenthal

Joseph & Janet Kelly

Ralph & Karen McCurdy Jr.

Dean & Shirley Johnson

Sanders Family Giving Fund

John & Joyce Vandel

Karen Dobies

Carolin Lowy Anonymous

Be

Friends Endowment

Beverly Locke

Taylor H. Sanford