Laguna Woods Village residents enjoy resort-style amenities that are the envy of the nation at only a fraction of the cost. The Village is one of the most recreationally focused communities in the country, and the Recreation and Special Events Department strives to provide residents with the best services, programs and amenities possible. Resort-style amenities include two professional golf courses, a 10-court tennis facility, equestrian center and more than 250 clubs and organizations—providing a bevy of opportunities to socialize and make new friends. These are some of the reasons why Laguna Woods Village was named the “Best Senior Living Community” by the Orange County Register. At Laguna Woods Village, you’ll be amazed at the endless possibilities awaiting you.

Click the orange Download PDF button below to view/download a full list of Recreation amenity information, including facility hours, contact information and more. Click here to explore all your community has to offer. 

Call 949-597-4273 or email recreation@vmsinc.org for more information.

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There’s a new federal resource to get free FDA-authorized coronavirus test kits. At COVIDtests.gov, you’ll find information about testing and a link to the U.S. Postal Service—special.usps.com/testkits—where you can order up to four rapid tests to be sent to your home address. You may also order kits by calling 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). Your kits will be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service within seven to 12 days.

The tests are completely free. There are no shipping costs, and you don’t have to give a credit card or a bank account number. You only need to give a name and address. If you live in a multi-unit building, please be sure to specify your unit number. Once you place an order, you’ll get an order confirmation number. If you give your email address, you’ll also get an order confirmation email and delivery updates. Anyone who asks for more information than that is a scammer. If you spot a scammer offering COVID test kits, tell the FTC about it right away at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Or, file a complaint with your state or territory attorney general at consumerresources.org, the consumer website of the National Association of Attorneys General.

Free N95 Masks

The Biden administration plans to distribute 400 million high-quality N95 masks for adults free of charge. The N95 masks will come from the government’s Strategic National Stockpile. Most of the retailers that joined the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination are planning to join the distribution of the free N95 masks, including CVS, Walgreens, Kroger, Rite Aid,Costco, Walmart and Sam’s Club. 

N95 masks, also known as N95 respirators, are considered the best face masks you can get to help protect against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, explains Thomas Russo, M.D., professor and chief of infectious disease at the University at Buffalo in New York. These masks filter out at least 95% of aerosols, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Virtual meetings are a great way to conduct important business when in-person meetings simply aren’t possible for myriad reasons. Here are instructions for getting the most out of your Zoom meetings, including using proper equipment, helpful tips and more.

Be Properly Equipped

The ideal way to participate in a Zoom meeting is via a desktop or a laptop computer or a tablet. You can participate with a smartphone; however, due to the size of the screen it is not ideal. 

If your device does not feature a built-in camera, consider purchasing a webcam. Having all participants visible on the screen makes for better communication among participants. 

Before the Meeting

•  Check your device to ensure all current updates are installed. Complications in participation are often because the user’s software version is not current.

• Check for updates to the Zoom desktop application. From the application menu, select zoom.us > Check for Updates.
• If you tend to have issues with a frozen screen, use a wired network connection instead of Wi-Fi.
• Place your webcam at eye level or higher – experiment to determine the best angles.
• Make eye contact. Try to look at your webcam instead of the screen.
• Avoid glare by placing a light source in front of you. Turn off background lights. 

When Joining the Meeting

• Make sure to choose the correct audio and video sources in your Zoom settings.
• To avoid feedback, do not join the meeting using both the computer’s audio and dialing in.
• If you are unable to connect to your speakers or microphone during a meeting, use the dial-in number to join your meeting. You can leave your camera on while using your phone for sound.
• Close any open applications that have pop-ups.

Participating in a Meeting

• Please follow professional meeting protocol and observe Robert’s Rules of Order.
• If you wish to speak, please use the Raise Hand feature. The chair or host (meeting organizer) will recognize you. Keep your comments succinct and to the point. 
• Do not speak when other participants are speaking. Make sure your microphone is always muted except when you have been recognized by the chair or meeting organizer. 

How to Use the Chat Box

• Locate Chat at the bottom of the screen. Clicking the icon will open the chat box.
• To send a message to just the host (meeting organizer) and panelist attendees, scroll to the setting that says Host and Panelists.
• If you are a panelist and want to send a private message to the host (meeting organizer) only, scroll to a setting that will allow you to send your message only to the host.
• To send a message to everyone on the Zoom link, which includes attendees, scroll to the setting that says Everyone.

Need Help?

Zoom offers live training on a variety of topics, as well as videos and self-help guides.  

• Zoom support
• Training materials
• Live and recorded online training
• Troubleshooting testing your microphone and speakers

How to Find a Meeting on the Village Website

Open board and committee meetings are broadcast online at the Laguna Woods Village website. Further, residents can find links for virtual open board and committee meetings by clicking on the desired meeting at All Governance Boards Calendar.

How to Comment or Ask a Question During a Meeting

Laguna Woods Village members are welcome to participate in board and committee meetings by submitting comments or questions:

Email meeting@vmsinc.org any time before the meeting is scheduled to begin or during the meeting. Please use the name of the board or committee in the subject line of the email. You must include your name and unit number.

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Beginning Monday, January 31, the following adjustments at the Village tennis courts will be in effect for six months: 

• Court 1 is a challenge court limited to one set or one hour if players are waiting. Challenge court times are in effect from 7 a.m. to noon. 
• Courts 2, 3 and 4 are one-hour courts from 7 a.m. to noon. Players may continue play if no other players are waiting. Starting at noon, these courts become 1.5-hour courts. 
• Court 5 is first-come first-serve for 1.5 hours all day. 
• Courts 6 and 7 are first-come first-serve for 1.5-hours from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
• Courts 6 and 7 can be reserved for lighted night play beginning at 4:30 p.m.  
• Courts 8, 9 and 10 are 1.5-hour reservation courts, with the first reservation beginning at 7:30 a.m. A reservation court not in use is open to everyone after 10 minutes.   
• Courts 9 and 10 can be reserved for the ball machine for 1.5 hours beginning at noon. 
• If a court is open, a player must take the open court and not ask other players to move from a court they already occupy.  
• Players must sign in upon court possession or risk the loss of the court.   

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