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Resident Mark Rabinowitch’s camera lens captures in sharp focus a dew drop on a ladybug’s wings for the May/June 2025 Village Breeze cover. This stunning image of one of Laguna Woods Village’s tiniest residents shows us the beauty of nature comes in all shapes and sizes. View PDF

Celebrate the art of Village residents in the latest issue that features Deborah Shriver’s stunning “Flowers in a Vase” mixed-media piece on the cover and a sampling of artworks inside. Inside This Issue

What’s more SoCal than personality-packed sea lions voicing their opinions at passers-by and boaters? This issue’s cover duo are a perfect depiction of Southern California winters near the beach.

Once Upon Laguna Woods by Dean O. Dixon is the story of what happened here before Leisure World. You’ll learn about the history of the area for over 400 years. This project mentions specific regions in the area you will want to visit and explore. You can download your own copy free and share it with…
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Inside This Issue Where to Find the Village Breeze The Village Breeze is delivered to every manor via the United States Postal Service’s Every Door Direct program. However, if delivery misses its mark at your door, copies are available throughout the Village: For more Village news, click on the tag “The Village Breeze” below.  Download…
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https://www.lagunawoodsvillage.com/files/download/news_documents/VB-SEPT-OCT-2024-WEB.pdf STUDYING ‘ELDERS’ Cortese’s theory soon was backed by scientific research. His search for information led him to the University of Southern California, where he proposed the university do a study about what older adults wanted—and more importantly— needed in a retirement community. In return for the study, Cortese would give USC $50 for each…
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In the video, the Laguna Woods History Center celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Village. Gail Dixon discussed her responsibilities and the importance of preserving the archives and historical records of Laguna Woods. Catherine Brians spoke about her role in managing communications for the center, emphasizing the significance of community engagement and outreach efforts to…
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THEN AND NOW | VILLAGE BREEZE JULY/AUGUST 2024“I remember working at Gate 1 and looking across El Toro where ground squirrels were chasing one another from hole to hole and where Gate 5 stands now,” said  Sergeant Nate Willner, a member of the community’s original nine-man security team. “Our busiest hour was from 6:30 to…
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The cover of the May/June edition of Village Breeze features a closeup of a rabbit eating vegetation. Taken by Mark Rabinowitch, this photo is just one of his many contributions to this edition. Download PDF

Travel back in time to Village’s infancy at History Center exhibit Artifacts from the 1960s, when the first residents moved in, are on display. “Constructing the Village” is a new exhibit that celebrates the first days of what is now Laguna Woods Village at the community’s History Center next to the Village library. Artifacts from…
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