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Leisure World News • Community • April 2022 A23 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group Submitted by Sonia Discher If you are caring for, or are concerned about someone with Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of dementia, our Leisure World Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group is what you are looking for. We meet every third Wednesday of each month throughout the year at 10:00 a.m. in the Queen Card Room in Rec. 1. Please mark your calendars and join us on April 20th. We are a caring group that has similar circumstances that offers information, understanding, and support, providing useful techniques and experiences to help relieve the frustrations you may be experiencing. The more you understand how this disease progresses and how it can affect you and your loved one, the better you will be able to cope. A support group is invaluable in this difficult endeavor. We also have handouts from the Banner Alzheimer’s and Barrow Neurological Institute, which offer helpful information. We look forward to seeing you and any friends who are caregivers. All information shared during our meetings remains in the room. You are not alone! For more information, please contact Sonia Discher at 613-585- 1959 (canbrit@bell.net ) or Vickie Noble at 480-369- 1466 (vicnal7@gmail.com) . American Association of University Women (East Mesa Branch) Submitted by Shirley Davis The American Association of University Women (AAUW) East Mesa Branch will hold its end of the year luncheon on Saturday, April 2 in the Hopi Room of Rec 2 in Leisure World. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch, meeting and program beginning at 11:00. This year’s Parisian themed luncheon will be a celebration of the current Scholars. They will receive a copy of “Paris Is Always a Good Idea” compliments of the Poisoned Pen Bookstore; members may purchase a copy at a discounted price. Anyone having dietary restrictions should contact Joanna Larson at 734-649-3893. AAUW membership is open to anyone holding an associate or equivalent (RN), baccalaureate, or higher degree from an accredited college or University. AAUW East Branch supports deserving women in the area by providing scholarships at Mesa Community College and at ASU, a national fellowship, and through local grants. For more information about AAWW membership, please contact Betsy Flaten at 218-491-1777. Leisure World Community Theatre Submitted by Denise Haala Another huge shout out to all who were in our spectacular audiences for “The Complaint Department and Lemonade”! We’ve all been blessed as so many of you have applauded us personally and as a group. We still have to process a few more expenses but are optimistic that we’ll be able to donate $2000-$2500 to the LW Foundation’s support of local charities! That’s because of you...so thank you, gracias, merci, danke, etc.!!!!! If you have even the tiniest urge to get involved or just check out the possibilities, please join us at our meeting on Wednesday, April 20th, 12:00 noon in the King Card Room. Aside from REALLY enjoying each other’s company (and you!), we’ll be putting together a play selection team for our 2023 production. Just sayin’, reading funny scripts has distinct advantages for anyone’s mental health!!! Questions/comments: Me, Denise Haala, 224-805- 7885, denisehaala@gmail.com . Leisure World Computer and Technology Club Submitted by Helen Price The Computer and Technology Club’s calendar of meetings and programs ends in mid-April and resumes again in October. We focus on how to use available technology in our daily lives, and welcome beginners, tech gurus and everyone in between! Tech for Daily Living (Monday, April 4 and 11) is free for all Leisure World residents, in a hybrid format (in-person Rec 1 Theater or online Zoom.) Social time at 9:00 a.m. and meeting at 9:15 a.m. Look for topic details and Zoom link on the Post and LWAZU. A variety of programs will be offered on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Computer Classroom (the final program of the season will be offered on Wednesday, April 13.) Check the website for topics, dates and times. $5 fee for non-members. April topics include Windows 11 Overview, Windows Tips/Tricks, Navigating LW on Computer/Mobile Device, MS Word for Beginners and a special thank you to our volunteers. The Lab computers offer printing capability and high- speed Internet connections. Staffed by helpful volunteers Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to noon. Annual manor membership is $10, with access to all meetings/ programs. For more information, visit www.lwazcc.org or contact us at lwctclub@gmail.com . Leisure World Investment Club Submitted by Frank Jacoby Are youmaking the rightmoves for your retirement? Learn about investing, discover fresh ideas for your retirement portfolio, bounce ideas/tips off others, experience an entertaining and social way to build your nest egg. The Leisure World Investment Club has been educating members and residents about investing in the stock market and investing the assets of the partnership for the Clubs