lwaaac stays engaged

Thank You 2023-25 BoD

A special thanks goes to our 2023-25 Board of Directors whose driving spirit, helped grow LWAAAC. 

 Blake Scholarship Awards, 2025 

Elise Nicholls, accompanied by Jeanne Markray and Al Holston, presented the scholarship certificates to Jayla James and Constantin Bell. 

Filmed and Produced by Phil Portlock

 The "Peace Warriors" with protest signs in hand, took to the streets outside of Leisure World, to protest President Trump's inhumane policies.   

What Every Senior Should Know

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may sound like science fiction, but it is rapidly becoming a regular part of daily life—even for those of us over the age of 55.

Read our own Men's Fellowship member Robert Yates' insightful article on AI.

Ruby Ricks

95 and not slowing down

LWAAAC is blessed and grateful to be able to embrace a number of nonagenarians. Among them is the remarkable Ruby Ricks, a former Sunday school teacher. She's a tiny lady, with a playful sense of humor. When asked, for example, if she could meet in a week for the interview for this profile, her answer was "If I'm still here." 

Members Wearing Patches

The  AAHP sponsored Stelo Glucose monitors program is a big success. Participants were extremely pleased to have been able to benefit from the project, describing it as "wonderful" and "very informative." 

The Mu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. proudly presented another impactful Health and Wellness Sponsored Event in collaboration with LWAAAC on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

The comfort of having a friend may be taken away, but the memories of that friendship will endure forever.  

We mourn the passing of Shirley Henderson and Laura Wiltz

IN IT TO WIN IT

LWAAAC Men are encouraged to participation in a meaningful community dialogue focused on the health of Black men. This crucial event is part of the transformative African American Health Program initiative, "In It To Win It."

Dr. Hakim Rashid

New and welcome to the community

Hakim Rashid is one of our community's newer members; he has lived in Mutual 23, Vantage Point West, for only nine months.  He is a member of LWAAAC and an active member of the Men's Fellowship.  He tends to be rather low-key, but you'll discover a lot of substance when you dig deeper.

Become a Grand Reader

Grand Reader volunteers are needed to assist students at Bel Pre E.S.  The Grand Readers Program allows grandparents or senior citizens to come into elementary or middle schools to read to students, work on their literacy, and assist them with reading assignments and after school programs.

Strathmore E.S. Needs Volunteers 

The Community Service Committee has joined with the Leisure World New Yorkers & Friends organization as volunteers to the Strathmore Elementary School on Beaverbrook Rd.  Our volunteers are serving as Recess Door Monitors, which is a continuous need throughout the school year.