Leisure World Orchestra is rehearsing for the Holiday Concert in Clubhouse 4 on Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. Though the orchestra has grown, it seeks a French horn player to round out the brass section. Anyone who has played the French horn should contact Fred Reker at fredreker326@gmail.com or (615) 898-0669. The Orchestra has a wonderful, free program planned under conductor Samuel Kim, featuring Scheherazade

ART LEAGUE The Leisure World Art League invites everyone to a Spotlight on the Artists on Friday, Nov. 5, from 1-3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The first featured LW artist is Frieda Davis. Though she prefers portraits, Davis will be showing her beautiful landscapes, florals and still-lifes. She was a member of an art league in Colorado as well as LW and has won many awards for her stunning watercolors.

Award-winning, South Pasadena- based artist Laurie Hendricks is the guest of honor at the Art League’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 4, She has taught plein air workshops in Cambria and Europe, and at Leisure World, she will be demonstrating the techniques and procedures of plein air painting and inspiring club members to get out into nature and paint the beauty of the Earth.

Abilene, GRF’s own country rock sensation, will be boot scootin’ in a very special Halloween show on Sunday, Oct. 31 in Clubhouse 2, instead of the Amphitheater, as originally reported. Doors open at 6 p.m. The band is fronted by Terry Otte, whose talent covers everything from Elvis Presley to Willie Nelson and beyond. Sharing center stage is the dynamic Tina Schaffer singing the songs of