18 August 2021

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Chess Club

Chess Club


The solution to this week’s puzzle: The White queen moves from d2 to d6. The Black knight moves from g8 to e7, then White queen to d8 and Black knight to d8. The next move by White is checkmate. Chess partners are available when the LW Chess Club meets on Fridays from 1-6 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 7. Beginners are welcome for a free lesson.

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LW Orchestra learns its history

LW Orchestra learns its history


Leisure World Orchestra conductor Samuel Kim, president Fred Reker and secretary Beverly Emus recently met with Margaret Gillon of the Leisure World Historical Society & Museum to learn about the group’s history. One of the oldest clubs in Leisure World, the orchestra started in 1963 in the apartment of Dr. Edgar J. Hines, who also served as conductor. He donated 10 years to the cause and even

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11 August 2021

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Taking flight over Santa Barbara

Taking flight over Santa Barbara


TRAVEL by Leila Claudio LW contributor When my son, Alexander, told me he had gone skydiving, my imagination immediately took flight. I pictured myself taking that leap to conquer my fear of heights. In this time of our lives, I believe we still have to grow, to experience new thoughts and dreams, and put ideas into action. And when Alexander said he’d give me this adventure as a belated

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Traveling Tigers prep picnic

Traveling Tigers prep picnic


The Traveling Tigers will host its annual picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at noon in the picnic area next to Clubhouse 1. In addition to games and fun, there will be catered sandwiches, salads, sodas, tea and bottled water. The per-person cost for the picnic, which is open to members and their paid guests, is $10. Members should contact Joan Schwichtenberg at (562) 708-8122 to confirm and pay, if