Wall of Generosity
Over the years, special events, clubs and organizations of Laguna Woods have donated thousands of dollars to the Foundation. In addition, we would like to honor some special donors.
2022 Organizational and Individual Generous Donors
Crazy Quilters Guild President, Ximena Duran, left, presented the Foundation Treasurer, Pat Leftwich, with a check for $2,000. Members spoke very highly of the Foundation and were very excited to be able to provide this donation.
The President, John Soule, and other members of the Board of Directors of the Men’s Golf Club presents a $35,000 donation to Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village, which was raised during the Club’s Memorial Golf Outing.
From Left to right: Garth Small, Tony Rossignol, Dan Snell, Dave Bienek, David Schmidli, John Soule (president), Marcy Sheinwold, Paul Santoro, Dennis Boudreau, Kevin Kennedy, Rick Renna and Shaun Tumpane (not Pictured)
Pastor Willie Sargent presented Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village, with a $1,000 donation on behalf of the Bethesda Ministries.
To commemorate the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary this year, Liang Ku, a long time member of the Chinese-American Club, presented Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village, with a $3,000 donation.
Pastor Leland Lantz of Lutheran Church of the Cross present Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village, with a donation check of $1,434.
2021 Organizational Donors
RV Wheelers Club President Bunny Quartararo, center, presents a $250 donation to Marcy Sheinwold, president of the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village. Also shown are past presidents of the RV Wheelers Club: from left, Dee Wennerstrom, Mike Epstein and Doug Gibson.
The terminating New Jersey Club donates the remainder of their treasury to the Foundation.
Deirdre Gordon, President of the Art Association, presents $3,000 donation to Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village.
2020 Organizational Donors
Caption: John Soule, President of the Laguna Woods Men’s Golf Club presents $5,250 donation to Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village.
Dr. Sam Huang, President of the Laguna Woods Taiwanese Club presents $8,500 donation to Marcy Sheinwold, Foundation President, and CC Lee, Foundation Board member.
THANK YOU! DONATIONS KEEP THE HOLIDAYS BRIGHT!
Keeping the holidays bright for all Village residents was made possible this year by the many donations to the Foundation. We went to thank all those who gave donations because these donations truly prove that the spirit of the Foundation motto, “Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” is alive in the Village. With these donations, in addition to its ongoing services, the Foundation is also able to provide holiday “cheer” to 138 residents. With the help of Social Services and the South County Outreach food pantry, the Foundation was able to identify those in need of such cheer and provided them with grocery cards to ensure each has a special holiday meal, something they might not have had otherwise. In addition to all the residents who donated, the Foundation is also grateful to the following clubs and groups that donated, particularly since many have been unable to meet:
Amateur Radio Club
American Italia Club
Bethesda Ministries
Bridge Club
Center for Spiritual Living
Ceramic Casters Club
Concerned Citizens of LWV
Creative Arts Club
Garden Club
India Club
Joyful Christian Church
Laguna Woods Democratic Club
Laguna Woods Village Library
Lawn Bowling Club
Life After Life Club
Men's Golf Club
National Council of Jewish Women
Needleworks Club
New York Club
Niftys Club
Old Pros Club
Potters and Sculptors Club
RV Wheelers
Saddle Club
Sewing Supers of LWV
Sunshine Performance Club
Tennis Club
Theatre Guild
Best wishes for the holidays and thank you for your generous support of the Foundation — it is truly “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.” For more information, please go to our website at foundationoflagunawoodsvillage.org or contact the Foundation at 949-268-2246 or foundation@comline.com. Please note that donations can always be made using PayPal on the Foundation website.
Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village, accepts a check for a $500 donation from Wendy Burry, Treasurer of the Concerned Citizens club of Laguna Woods.
Liang Ku, long time Village resident and member of the Chinese-American Club presents a $5,000 donation to Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation of LWV.
Sue Dearing, Vice President of the Laguna Woods Village Democratic Club presenting a $500 donation to Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village.
Donation in the Time of Covid: Sharon Beck, President of the National Council of Jewish Women, presents a $500 donation check to Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation of LWV.
Friends of Bridge recently presented a $1,500 donation to Marcy Sheinwold, president of the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village. From left are Robin Mitchell, treasurer, Larry Pritchard, vice president, Marilyn Gutwill, secretary, Sheinwold, and Eric Lemke, president.
2019 Organizational Donors
Clubs keep the holidays bright
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors” reflects the spirit of the holidays, and Village clubs and organizations have made the Foundation’s motto a reality with many donations in 2019. These donations helped the Foundation sustain emergency assistance to help Village residents facing hard times and to adopt nearly 150 seniors in the Village who received special “holiday cheer.” With the help of Social Services and the South County Outreach food pantry, the Foundation was able to identify those in need of such cheer and provided Village seniors with both a special holiday meal and gift, something they would not have had otherwise.
The Foundation is particularly grateful for all the club donations, which helped it to address all the needs referred for assistance, and would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following this past year: Aliso Club, American Italian Club, Baby Boomers, Cat Club, Ceramics Casters Club, Chicago Club, Chinese American Club, Ewha University Alumni of LWV, Friends of Bridge, Hearing Well Club, Hikers and Walkers Club, India Club, Korean American Club, Lawn Bowling Club, Men’s Golf Club, Needleworks Club, Neuropathy Support Group, New York Club, Nifty’s Club, Old Pros, National Council of Jewish Women, PC Club, Performing Arts Company of LWV, Pickleball Club, Players Club, Potters and Sculptors, Republican Club, Sewing Supers, Sunshine Performance Club, Table Tennis Club, Theater Guild, Ukulele Club, Village Library, Village Square Dancers.
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors” reflects the spirit of the holidays, and Village clubs and organizations have made the Foundation’s motto a reality with many donations in 2019. These donations helped the Foundation sustain emergency assistance to help Village residents facing hard times and to adopt nearly 150 seniors in the Village who received special “holiday cheer.” With the help of Social Services and the South County Outreach food pantry, the Foundation was able to identify those in need of such cheer and provided Village seniors with both a special holiday meal and gift, something they would not have had otherwise.
The Foundation is particularly grateful for all the club donations, which helped it to address all the needs referred for assistance, and would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following this past year: Aliso Club, American Italian Club, Baby Boomers, Cat Club, Ceramics Casters Club, Chicago Club, Chinese American Club, Ewha University Alumni of LWV, Friends of Bridge, Hearing Well Club, Hikers and Walkers Club, India Club, Korean American Club, Lawn Bowling Club, Men’s Golf Club, Needleworks Club, Neuropathy Support Group, New York Club, Nifty’s Club, Old Pros, National Council of Jewish Women, PC Club, Performing Arts Company of LWV, Pickleball Club, Players Club, Potters and Sculptors, Republican Club, Sewing Supers, Sunshine Performance Club, Table Tennis Club, Theater Guild, Ukulele Club, Village Library, Village Square Dancers.
The Ewha Woman’s University Alumni Association in Laguna Woods Village recently donated $1,000 to the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village in the spirit of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.” The university is in Seoul, South Korea. From left are executive board members Kyung Lee, secretary; Chongsook Sohn, president; Marcy Sheinwold, president of the Foundation; Myung Sook Lee, vice president; Katherine Kim, clerk; and Donna Lee, treasurer.
The Pickleball Club donated $1,200 to the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village. From left are Joan Delucie, fundraising coordinator; Marcy Sheinwold, Foundation president; and Joan Brown, Pickleball Club president.
The Niftys Club, now dissolved, and several members elected to donate their share of refunded dues. Club president Marti Mangan, left, presented a donation of $3,500 to Cherie Uholz for the Florence
Sylvester Senior Center, and treasurer Lynn Jarrett presented $3,500 to Marcy Sheinwold of The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village.
Sylvester Senior Center, and treasurer Lynn Jarrett presented $3,500 to Marcy Sheinwold of The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village.
The Lawn Bowling Club made a donation to the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village. From left are club treasurer Shirley Collins, foundation president Marcy Sheinwold and club president Al DeSantis.
The Players Club made a $1,000 donation to The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village. The check was presented by Carol Coleman, left, club vice president, to Marcy Sheinwold, president of the foundation.
As part of the rededication festivities at its El Toro Road store, Stater Brothers donated $2,500 to the Foundation of LWV to help fight hunger.
The Baby Boomers Club presented a $2,000 donation to the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village using proceeds from the club’s Woodstock event.
From left in back are Leon St. Hilaire, Nancy Brown, Nadine Asner and Ajit Gidwani. In front are Pam Ellerman, Valerie Baker, Diane Johanson , Ellen Leonard, Marcy Sheinwold of the Foundation, Tina Magnuson, Linda Weiner and Sandy Bassler. PHOTO COURTESY OF BABY BOOMERS CLUB
From left in back are Leon St. Hilaire, Nancy Brown, Nadine Asner and Ajit Gidwani. In front are Pam Ellerman, Valerie Baker, Diane Johanson , Ellen Leonard, Marcy Sheinwold of the Foundation, Tina Magnuson, Linda Weiner and Sandy Bassler. PHOTO COURTESY OF BABY BOOMERS CLUB
Sharon Beck, left, president of the Chicago Club, presented a check for $4,000 to Marcy Sheinwold, president of the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village. The club contributed the donation from the proceeds of its Summer Gala.
Theatre Guild Board Members present $1000 check to Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Laguna Woods Foundation on 4-18-19.
Left to Right: Mary Zolly - Program Chair, Al Hicks - Member Chair, Sandy O'Connor - President, Estelle DiNunzio - Facilities Coordinator
Clubs keep the holidays bright!
2018 Organizational Donors
Keeping the holidays bright for all Village residents was made possible this year by the many donations to the Foundation by Village clubs in 2018. This year, club donations permitted the Foundation to adopt over 150 seniors in the Village who received special “holiday cheer.” With the help of Social Services and the South County Outreach food pantry, the Foundation was able to identify those in need of such cheer and provided Village seniors with both a special holiday meal and gift, something they would not have had otherwise.
The Foundation is particularly grateful for all these club donations and would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following: Aliso Club, Aquadettes, Arts Association, Duplicate Bridge Club, California Club, Ceramics Club, Chicago Club, Chinese American Club, Friends of Bridge, Garden Club, Korean-American Club, Lawn Bowling Club, Men’s Golf Club, Needleworks Club, New York Club, Nifty’s Club, Old Pros, PC Club, Players Club, Porcelain Artists, Potters and Sculptors, Publishing Club, Rock n’ Rollers, Rosh Chodesh, RV Wheelers, Sewing Supers, Sunday Discussion Group, Sunshine Performance Club, Ukulele Club, Village Chorale, Village Library, Women’s Golf Club.
The Bridge Club made a $7,500 donation to the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village in 2018. Don Joynt, the club’s president, presented the “check” to Pat Leftwich, the foundation’s treasurer.
2018 Organizational Donors
Keeping the holidays bright for all Village residents was made possible this year by the many donations to the Foundation by Village clubs in 2018. This year, club donations permitted the Foundation to adopt over 150 seniors in the Village who received special “holiday cheer.” With the help of Social Services and the South County Outreach food pantry, the Foundation was able to identify those in need of such cheer and provided Village seniors with both a special holiday meal and gift, something they would not have had otherwise.
The Foundation is particularly grateful for all these club donations and would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following: Aliso Club, Aquadettes, Arts Association, Duplicate Bridge Club, California Club, Ceramics Club, Chicago Club, Chinese American Club, Friends of Bridge, Garden Club, Korean-American Club, Lawn Bowling Club, Men’s Golf Club, Needleworks Club, New York Club, Nifty’s Club, Old Pros, PC Club, Players Club, Porcelain Artists, Potters and Sculptors, Publishing Club, Rock n’ Rollers, Rosh Chodesh, RV Wheelers, Sewing Supers, Sunday Discussion Group, Sunshine Performance Club, Ukulele Club, Village Chorale, Village Library, Women’s Golf Club.
The Bridge Club made a $7,500 donation to the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village in 2018. Don Joynt, the club’s president, presented the “check” to Pat Leftwich, the foundation’s treasurer.
Barry King, President of the New York Club, presented a check for $1000
to Foundation President, Marcy Sheinwold
Sunshine Performance Club
The Sunshine Performance Club donation of $1000 to the Foundation.
Men's Golf Club Donation
At their 2018 Memorial Golf Outing, the LWV Men’s Golf Club’s charity efforts raised over $31,000 to support services provided by the Foundation to Village residents. Members of the Club’s board of directors are seen with their generous check.
RV Wheelers Donation
Pictured left to right: Marcy Sheinwold, Dee Wennerstrom (President RV Wheelers), John Huber, Mike Epstein, Bruce Block, Linda Huber, Richard Smith, and Doug Gibson. At its recent May meeting, the RV Wheelers had their first auction in many years. Members donated gently used items to be auctioned with the proceeds going to the Foundation. These items included dishes, folding chairs — even a tow bar system. All in all, it was a fun evening with lots of laughs with $554 raised for the Foundation. The Rock n' Rollers Club
The Rock n’ Rollers Club presented the Foundation with a $2,000 donation check. Pictured are John Lesak, club President, and Sharron Larsen, Treasurer. 
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The Laguna Woods Garden Club donated $500
The former Chorale Club of LWV donated $3700 to the Foundation. Shown here are Joyce Nanchy (President) and Mary Beth Clausen (Treasurer).
The Chinese American Club donated $11,000 as part of their celebration of the Chinese New Year.
2017 Organizational Donors
On Saturday, May 13, the Laguna Woods Men’s Golf Club hosted its 9th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament. About 300 golfers and their guests attended the Tournament, including several representatives from the Village Boards of Directors. All net proceeds from the Tournament—a whopping $43,519—were donated to the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village.
“This is the largest donation the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village has ever received from the Men’s Golf Club,” said Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation. “Thank you to the club and Laguna Woods Village for helping the Foundation provide emergency assistance to the residents of the Village.”
Special thanks to Presenting Sponsors B. Foster Construction and Solar Optimum; Golf Hat Sponsor Village Real Estate Services; Shirt Sponsors Saddleback Golf Cars and Saddleback Memorial Hospital; Championship Sponsors Letner Roofing Co., National Cooperative Bank and Waste Management; Professional Sponsors El Toro Water District, Emerald Acquisitions, Heflin Real Estate and Las Palmas; Towel Sponsor Farmer’s Publications; Putting Contest Sponsor BrandTailers; Scorecard Sponsor Disckons Air Conditioning and Heating; and Hole-in One Sponsors Audi Mission Viejo and Volvo Mission Viejo.
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Left to right: Lori Moss, Community Manager; Dave Schmidli, Director, Laguna Woods Men's Golf Club; Bill Blaine, President, Laguna Woods Men's Golf Club; Marcy Sheinwold, President, The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village; Tom Sirkel, Director, GRF; and Brian Gruner, Recreation and Special Events Director.
The California Club donated $2500
The Niftys Club made a donation of $1,000
John Perak, President of the Old Pros, presented a $2,000 check to Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation, to support Foundation programs.
The Friends of Bridge donated $1800 to the Foundation of Laguna Woods Village. From left to right: Larry Pritchard, Scorekeeper; Eric Lemke, President; Marcy Sheinwold, President of the Foundation; Muriel Cohen, Secretary; Pat Donahue, Treasurer.
$300 donation from the African-American Heritage Club with, left to right, Rose Williams, Vice President, Marcy Sheinwald, Foundation President, and Sandra Towens-Ward, Treasurer.
May 2017 DONATIONS
The LWV Korean American Association donated $1,000 to the Foundation to assist needy residents in the Village. The money was raised at a golf tournament hosted by the group on March 12, 2017 where 70 men and 48 women participated. A dinner was also held in Clubhouse 5 which included a reward ceremony and raffle prizes. The group hoped that the money raised would bring smiles to a few faces.
APRIL 2017 DONATIONS
Village Publishing Club
"We, the Village Publishing Club, are proud to be a donor to such a wonderful organization. The Laguna Woods Foundation is doing amazing things for our Village."
MARCH 2017 DONATIONS:
Society for Humanistic Judaism, $4,890.00
The Nifty's Club, $1,000.00
Chinese Dance Club, $500.00
Laguna Woods Village Library, $500.00
Discover Documentary Film Club, $300.00
Rod and Gun Club, $100.00
Needlework Club, $100.00
Aquadettes, $100.00
TOPS, $100.00
The Theater Guild, $50.00
Ukelele Club, $25.00
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2017 DONATIONS
Laguna Woods Chinese American Club, $5,000.00
Laguna Woods Film Club, $1,000.00
Laguna Woods Chicago Club, $1,000.00
Laguna Woods New York Club, $200.00
Laguna Woods India Club, $101.00
The LWV Korean American Association donated $1,000 to the Foundation to assist needy residents in the Village. The money was raised at a golf tournament hosted by the group on March 12, 2017 where 70 men and 48 women participated. A dinner was also held in Clubhouse 5 which included a reward ceremony and raffle prizes. The group hoped that the money raised would bring smiles to a few faces.
APRIL 2017 DONATIONS
Village Publishing Club
"We, the Village Publishing Club, are proud to be a donor to such a wonderful organization. The Laguna Woods Foundation is doing amazing things for our Village."
MARCH 2017 DONATIONS:
Society for Humanistic Judaism, $4,890.00
The Nifty's Club, $1,000.00
Chinese Dance Club, $500.00
Laguna Woods Village Library, $500.00
Discover Documentary Film Club, $300.00
Rod and Gun Club, $100.00
Needlework Club, $100.00
Aquadettes, $100.00
TOPS, $100.00
The Theater Guild, $50.00
Ukelele Club, $25.00
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2017 DONATIONS
Laguna Woods Chinese American Club, $5,000.00
Laguna Woods Film Club, $1,000.00
Laguna Woods Chicago Club, $1,000.00
Laguna Woods New York Club, $200.00
Laguna Woods India Club, $101.00
From the Orange County Register and the
Laguna Woods Globe
Laguna Woods Globe
Laguna Woods Men's Golf Club Donates $19,254 to
The Foundation of Laguna Woods
The Foundation of Laguna Woods
Laguna Woods Men's Golf Club presents a check for $19, 254. from the eighth annual golf tournament, to The Foundation of Laguna Woods Village. From left to right: Don Fleming, event host, Dave Schmidli, tournament chair, Beth Perak and Marion Levine, past presidents of The Foundation, Bill Blain, club president and Ken Reinach, social committee chair.
Special Donors
Special Gifts of Generosity
CLUBS OF LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE, 2016
Diamond
(over $5000)
Laguna Woods Golf Club
The Taiwanese Club
PLATINUM
($2500-$5000)
GOLD
($1000 - $2499)
Daughters of the British Empire
Rainbow Realty (Century 21)
Sewing Supers
Sunshine Performing Club
SILVER
($100 to $999)
Aquadettes of Laguna Woods Village
Bocce and Social Club
Capistrano Sunrooms
Ceramic Casters Club
Chicago Club
Laguna Woods Arts Association
Laguna Woods Bridge Club
Laguna Woods Film Club
Laguna Woods Lawn Bowling Club
Laguna Woods Village Library
National Council of Jewish Women
New York Club
Performing Arts Club
RV Wheelers of LWV
Scandinavian Club
Scrabble Club
Some of our Clubs, like the Laguna Woods Bridge Club and the Sewing Supers, donate time during the year to having special events or raffles to benefit The Foundation. The Villagers are always the winners in these events!
Churches
Joyful Christian Church
Lutheran Church of the Cross
Old World Outreach Ministries
Legacies and Bequests
Estate of Isobel Biggins
Estate of Marcia Brown
Estate of Leslie McHenry
Estate of Richard Reinhard
CLUBS OF LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE, 2016
Diamond
(over $5000)
Laguna Woods Golf Club
The Taiwanese Club
PLATINUM
($2500-$5000)
GOLD
($1000 - $2499)
Daughters of the British Empire
Rainbow Realty (Century 21)
Sewing Supers
Sunshine Performing Club
SILVER
($100 to $999)
Aquadettes of Laguna Woods Village
Bocce and Social Club
Capistrano Sunrooms
Ceramic Casters Club
Chicago Club
Laguna Woods Arts Association
Laguna Woods Bridge Club
Laguna Woods Film Club
Laguna Woods Lawn Bowling Club
Laguna Woods Village Library
National Council of Jewish Women
New York Club
Performing Arts Club
RV Wheelers of LWV
Scandinavian Club
Scrabble Club
Some of our Clubs, like the Laguna Woods Bridge Club and the Sewing Supers, donate time during the year to having special events or raffles to benefit The Foundation. The Villagers are always the winners in these events!
Churches
Joyful Christian Church
Lutheran Church of the Cross
Old World Outreach Ministries
Legacies and Bequests
Estate of Isobel Biggins
Estate of Marcia Brown
Estate of Leslie McHenry
Estate of Richard Reinhard