Awakening” by Tania Allee, second; “Statuette” by Nina DeRosa, third. • Fiber: “Offering” by Marion Higgins, first place; “And God Created the Animals” by Gaelyn Lakin, second; “Butterfly Jar” by Marion Higgins, third. • Photography: “Plumeria Twist” by Lu DeSantis, first place; “Waiting for Mom” by Allison Baker, second; “Alien in Paradise” by Lu DeSantis,

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Mutual 15 resident Therese Hooker volunteers for the Friends of the Library. Her enthusiasm shows. The Bookstore and Boutique is open 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily; closed on Tues - days and Sundays; and closes at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information about volunteering, stop by the book - store, located across from the LW Library. Stephen Hendrickson

HUI O HULA Hui O Hula wishes happy birthday to dancers Saeko Maruya (leftmost) and Yumi Kaneko (second from right). Dance lessons are held Tuesdays upstairs in Clubhouse 6 and Thursdays in the Optum conference room; both at 1 p.m.

Tickets are on sale for a docent-guided bus trip to the Bowers Museum on Tuesday, June 23. A guided tour will begin at 11 a.m., led by museum staff, offering an in-depth look at selected galleries and exhibits. The Bowers Museum is known for its wide ranging cultural collections and rotating exhibitions, including, “The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce,” an exhibition exploring the history

Easy Rider will perform Saturday, June 20, from 7-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 2, sponsored by the Entertainers Club. All are invited to hit the dance floor and enjoy classic hits from the ‘50s-‘80s and beyond. Easy Rider delivers an upbeat mix of rock, country, funk, rhythm and blues favorites. The band features Warren Mays, lead vocals and lead guitar; Mike Simpson, lead vocals and rhythm guitar;

In Library Leads, library staff highlight exciting new additions to the library collection “A Crown of Stars,” by Shana Abe Genre: Historical Fiction A vivid and poignant account of the Lusitania’s fateful last days, drawn from the true story of an extraordinary young actress who survived the unthinkable. “Tell Me Where It Hurts: The New Science of Pain and How to Heal,” by Rachel

Preorders are now open for the first-ever T-shirt commemorating Leisure World’s iconic Amphitheater concert series, which begins Thursday, June 25. The keepsake shirts feature the full 2026 Amphitheater concert lineup and dates. Shirts are $20 each and are available in black, gray and navy in sizes medium through 2XL. Preorders can be placed in person at the Recreation Office. Cash and