Memory Lane

WALK WITH ME: A LEISURE WORLD PERSPECTIVE

By Bob Bennett

The Leisure World Photography Club will celebrate Leisure World’s 50th Anniversary with a unique exhibition on the Promenade on Friday, March 10th, and Saturday, March 11th. The exhibition will be a journey through Leisure World through the eyes of our photographers, both as artists and residents. If we were showing Leisure World to a complete stranger, what would we most like them to see, what must they not miss? The people, the places, and the things that make our Leisure World special and has done so for the past 50 years. That’s the concept our photographers will be putting forth in their work.

The display will be located on the Rec. 1 Promenade, opposite the Art Studio, facing away from the creek (see diagram). Our familiar panels will hold the photographs

50 YEARS...

Happy 50th Leisure World! Leisure World has changed so much in the 2 years I have been here. I am so proud to be a part of such a great team and great residents! I am also proud that I am able to play a small part of Leisure World moving forward.

Justin Bauch

for your viewing pleasure. Each of our participating photographers will have their own panel. On that panel, you will find their interpretation of the theme “Walk with Me: A Leisure World Perspective.” Some will choose landscapes, others may choose sunsets. Some will choose wildlife, others may choose friends and neighbors, employees who made a difference to them, or a social club that they hold dear. Perhaps a night at Bingo, it’s all up to them to show you, our viewer, their Leisure World through their own eyes and lenses.

There will be much celebration in the Rec. 1 area for this celebration weekend. Be sure to take the time to see our special exhibition. This is the first of what we hope will become a series of “Photos on the Prom.” For more information on the Leisure World Photography Club, please visit us at https://www.lwphoto.club/.

Longtime Resident Story

By Theron & Gail Bowers

In 2003 we moved into Leisure World, and we couldn’t be happier with the choice we made. We had lived in Mesa for 30 years and had always known Leisure World was way out there on the east side of town, but we just never got around to checking it out.

We owned a ceramic studio in Mesa, and we asked those customers who lived in active adult communities how they liked where they lived.

Mostly we found people were fairly satisfied, but still had some things they would like to see changed. Except for one customer who was a long-time resident of Leisure World. She could not say enough about what a great place Leisure World was. She said, “If you’re bored in Leisure World, it’s your own fault!”

On that recommendation, we visited Leisure World and were so impressed on our first visit that we came back a few days later and purchased our first manor. 20 years later we are still enjoying all the amenities and activities of this gem in the desert. In the time we’ve been here we’ve seen wonderful additions and improvements that further enhance the future of Leisure World.

Just like that customer said to us many years ago, “If you’re bored in Leisure World, it’s your own fault”. That’s as true today as it was then, even more so!

E.B.

Blacke

A Peek Back At 1973

WHAT YOU LISTENED TO

Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak TreeDawn Ft Tony Orlando

Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye

You Are the Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder Crocodile Rock – Elton John

You’re So Vain – Carly Simon

WHAT YOU WATCHED

The Godfather won Best Film at the Oscars

Top Grossing Films: The Exorcist, The Sting and American Graffiti

TOP ON TELEVISION

All in the Family M*A*S*H

Hawaii Five-O Sanford and Son

Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour

The Price is Right

SPORT CHAMPS

Super Bowl VII Champions- Miami Dolphins

World Series Champions- Oakland Athletics

NBA Champions New York Knicks

Secretariat wins the Triple Crown

HOW YOU SPENT YOUR MONEY

Most Popular Car: 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (base model) costing roughly $3800

Average Home Cost in U.S 32,500

Minimum Wage: $1.60

Average Wages: $12,050

Tuition to Public Colleges Average: $514

Gas Cost 0.39 cents

Price of Eggs: 0.78 cents

Price of a Big Mac: $65 cents

Top Christmas Toy: Evel Knievel

TOP BABY NAMES:

Girls- Jennifer, Amy, Michelle and Kimberly

Boys- Michael, Christopher, Jason and James

By Tish Murphy