The Leisure World Orchestra will be giving prospective recruits a preview of its 2025/26 season with informal run-through rehearsals Tuesdays in August. Orchestra director Linda DeRungs invites musicians, both inside and outside Leisure World, to bring their instruments and their interest in performing to experience the orchestra’s musicality and camaraderie. DeRungs will lead the group’s

China Super Buffet 12057 Beach Blvd., Stanton, CA, 90680 Open daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 714-799-9929 by Sandy Bush LW contributor Resident Debbi Fudge and I have been looking for an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet for a while. We finally found one practically in our own backyard. This restaurant offers over 180 dishes on their menu. Their restaurant offers Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese styles. There

Ballroom dance on Aug. 3 The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra will perform Sunday, Aug. 3, from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The Velvetones play in Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sundays of each month. This month, the Velvetones welcome Serenity Home Care Group, who will be sponsoring the performances. Residents are encouraged to stop by their table, welcome them and learn about their services.

GONG CLUB The Gong Club will host a Christmas in July show on Friday, July 25, in Clubhouse 2, starting with a happy hour at 6 p.m. The Cool Blue Ensemble led by Richard Freedman will return to the stage. People are welcome to join in to help set up the show and get in the Christmas mood. The event is BYOB. The club will provide snacks. The party is free, though donations are appreciated.

GRF WEEKEND DANCES bilene will host its regular monthly boot scootin’ dance on Saturday, July 26, at Clubhouse 2, starting at 7 p.m. The doors will open and free dance lessons begin at 6:30. Reserving tables is prohibited. Abilene is Leisure World Seal Beach’s No. 1 country rock band, going strong for nearly 20 years. Abilene features Andre Dusomme on guitar and vocals, Jim Greer