Stop by the Ting booth at the Holiday Tree Lighting and Toy Drive tomorrow, December 6, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Clubhouse 1 (24232 Calle Aragon, Laguna Woods, CA 92637) to say hello and enter a raffle for a free TV. Volunteer resident ambassadors and Ting representatives will be available to answer questions and provide information. Ting is also proud to participate in the community toy drive, helping spread holiday cheer to families in need.

Come enjoy the lights, festivities and holiday spirit—and learn more about Ting.

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AlertOC is Orange County’s official emergency alert system, designed to reach residents quickly when important information needs to be shared. During events that may affect community safety, public health or daily life, authorized officials use AlertOC to send messages by phone, email or text. The goal is to make sure people receive timely and reliable updates when they matter most.

Most traditional landline numbers are already included through the county’s 911 database, but many residents rely on mobile phones or internet-based phone services that are not part of that system. This is why registering is important. Emergencies do not always happen when you are at home, so adding your cell number helps ensure you receive alerts wherever you are. Contact information is kept secure and is never shared or used for anything other than official notifications.

The service does not replace other emergency communication methods, but it adds an essential layer of protection by delivering information directly to you. If a call is missed, the system will try again or leave a message, which helps ensure important updates get through.

Signing up is simple. Visit the AlertOC website and enter your contact details. If you have questions, call 714-628-7054 or email alertoc@ocsheriff.gov.

Sign up online by visiting the AlertOC homepage. Click the FAQs link at the top right-hand menu at alertoc.org to learn more.

Enroll in Laguna Woods Village Everbridge Alerts

Laguna Woods Village uses its own Everbridge system to send Village-specific updates to residents. This includes information about gate access, utility interruptions, facility closures, traffic impacts and other notices that apply only to our community. When Orange County issues a major emergency update through AlertOC, Village staff relay the same information through our Everbridge system so residents receive it quickly in a familiar format. We may also add instructions that apply specifically to Village properties.

Although the two systems use the same technology, they complement each other:

• AlertOC is the official countywide source for wildfire, flood, earthquake, evacuation and public safety updates.
• Laguna Woods Village Everbridge provides community-focused messages and passes along county emergency information.

Enrolling in both systems gives you the broadest protection. AlertOC ensures you receive county-level information directly from public safety officials. The Village Everbridge system adds timely local updates and practical details that help residents understand what an emergency means inside the gates.

Together, they offer an important layer of reassurance for you and your household.

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United is seeking qualified applicants to fill one seat on the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) board of directors with a term ending in 2027. Applicants must be United Mutual members.

How to Apply

Nominations are open now. To obtain an application and instructions, visit the concierge at the Laguna Woods Village Community Center (24351 El Toro Road). The concierge will notify Corporate Secretary Makayla Schwietert (949-268-2295) or Assistant Corporate Secretary Paul Nguyen (949-268-2383) of your arrival and provide the necessary paperwork and answer any questions.

Completed applications and candidate statements are due to Ms. Schwietert or Mr. Nguyen no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 10. Interviews will take place on Monday, December 15, at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Center board room and virtually via Zoom.

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The United Laguna Woods Mutual Board of Directors invites United residents to its next monthly town hall on Friday, December 12, at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center/Clubhouse 3, Room 2 (23822 Avenida Sevilla).

Disclaimer: The majority of United Laguna Woods’ Board of Directors may be present at the town hall meeting to facilitate discussion and dialogue among the United Laguna Woods’ membership. The Board of Directors hereby provide notice of the town hall meeting as an open meeting of the Board of Directors under Civ. Code § 4920(a) given a majority or more of the directors may be present at the same time. No United Laguna Woods business will be acted on during the town hall meeting, and the purpose of the town hall meeting is to discuss items relating to United Laguna Woods raised by its members attending the town hall meeting. Therefore, the notice of the town hall meeting set forth will constitute the agenda for the open board meeting in compliance with Civ. Code § 4920(d).

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