After many months apart, 24 members of the Good News Singers met on June 17. Not only was it a joyful reunion, but it was also a good time to welcome new members. The group is dedicated to singing great old (and new) hymns and fun gospel music. Anyone at any any skill level who enjoys singing and meeting new friends is invited to join them on Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Contact Janet

The Drone Service Club promotes the positive image of the remote-controlled aerial vehicles and their users. The group, which fosters their safe and responsible use, seeks to train and establish a pool of volunteer first-responder drone operators. Anyone interested in keeping abreast of the rapidly evolving technology or using drones as a hobby should contact Joseph Valentinetti at 0501042@gmail.

A shortened summer music festival will start on June 24 at the 2,500-seat Leisure World Amphitheater. Each of the five open-air concerts starts at 7:30 p.m. (Schedule and start times are subject to change; updates will be printed in LW Weekly.) Residents must present GRF photo ID cards for admission; nonresident guests must be accompanied by a resident shareholder. Smoking is not permitted

To ensure an enjoyable season, show-goers are asked to adhere to the following rules: • There is no video- or audiotaping of performers. • Do not save seats. Amphitheater seating is first-come, first-served. • Do not sing along with performers unless asked to do so by the performer onstage. • Residents must have LW IDs to enter Amphitheater. Non-resident guests must be

The Lapidary Club announces two new classes. The cost for each class is $5, which includes supplies. Sign-ups are in the Lapidary room in Clubhouse 4 any time between 9 a.m.-noon or from 1-3 p.m. Pat Spencer will teach the art of Kumihimo (Japanese braiding) on June 28, from 9 a.m.-noon. The class will be limited to seven participants, but anyone who wants to observe may do so. An introduction

June 17-23 Clubhouse 6 Parking Lot Please note: Now that the economy has reopened, most food trucks have gone back to their regular routes and will no longer be available to serve LWSB. • Thursday: Domino’s Pizza—call ahead for special orders, wings and salads offered, 3:30-7 p.m., cash/cards, (562) 493-2212. • Friday: Katella Deli—deli favorites, appetizers, salads, hot entrées;

The LW Book Club will meet today, June 17, from 1-3 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 7, to discuss “The Leopard” by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. For the July 15 meeting, the group plans to choose a book of its own to discuss. Anyone with questions or suggestions should contact Thomas Gan at gltjiook@gmail.com.