Leisure World Direct
LW Direct is the official audio news source of the Golden Rain Foundation, serving the residents of Leisure World Seal Beach.
Episodes
44 episodes
Harvest Festival Promotion feat. Jesse Cripps
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...
How to Book Space in a Clubhouse: Events, Club Meetings and More
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...
Dangers of Heat Illness, feat. Eloy Gomez
What you can do during a heat wave and how to stay cool in Leisure World.
LW Library debuts eBooks and eAudiobooks
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.
Guests Welcome: Leisure World's Game Room
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 ...
Amphitheater Movies & New Projector
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 2...
Weekend Dance Bus Service Pilot Program
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 d...
Call for Candidates: Vacant Seat on GRF Board of Directors
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,...
Life Options Expo
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.
Audio Accessibility Software Introduced For Live Meetings
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.
2026 Amphitheater Season
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.
Traffic Collision Trends in Leisure World
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.
Election Season: Everything You Need To Know
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 Panels in Leisure World
Solar Panel project and how it can benefit you in Leisure World
LW Live Segmentation with Ruth Osborn
A brief description of the change to LW Live and how you receive them.
Bidding Process
A brief overview on the bidding process in Leisure World For contractors.
Coyotes In Leisure World
A brief overview of what to do if you see Coyotes in Leisure World.
Submitting an article to LW weekly
A brief overview how to submit an article to the LW weekly.
LW Weekly
A brief overview about how the paper is produced and how the LW weekly contributes to Leisure World.
Amenities
A brief overview of the many activities and amenities that Leisure World has to offer.
Meet our new Executive Director David Norvell
A brief introduction to the new Executive Director of Leisure World!
Holidays In Leisure World 2025
All the different events throughout Leisure World during the Winter Holidays!