LIFE IN LEISURE WORLD by Emma DiMaggio Communications Manager Mutual 9 resident Elaine Miller is reaping the benefits of her latest gardening experiment. About this time last year, she had just finished cutting up a pineapple and was left with the stiff, spikey crown usually destined for the trash bin. She recalled an article that suggested this leftover piece could be used to grow one’s

The Photo Arts Club will meet Sept. 10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 1:30 p.m. The assignment is to photograph hats. Photographers should send their best three shots to Ziggy Romano at siegfried. romano@gmail.com by Sept. 7. Today, Aug. 27, Romano will give a presentation on editing techniques and answer iPhone and camera-related questions in Clubhouse 3, Room 3, at 1:30 p.m. At the Aug. 13 meeting,

There are many good reasons to dance, and having fun may be one of the best. Dancing keeps the body moving while also asking the mind to remember rhythm and motions. Research has found that dancing may benefit balance, mobility, cognition and mood. Add music and friendship and it becomes exercise that doesn’t always feel like exercise. Hui O Hula offers hula dance lessons twice a week: Tuesdays

The Silver Fox Classic Car Club meets on the second Tuesdays in Clubhouse 3, Room 5, at 6 p.m. People don’t need a vintage, classic or collectible vehicle to join or participate in the club’s activities, just a passion for cars.

DANCERS & MIXERS CLUB The Dancers & Mixers Club will hold a “Hot August Arabian Nights” themed dance on Friday, Aug. 21, from 7-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Residents and their guests are invited dress up and enjoy an evening of fun and frivolity. Summer can be taxing and dancing in the air conditioned comfort of Clubhouse 4 offers welcome respite from the heat. The Dancers &

KARAOKE CLUB Music lovers invited to enjoy fellow neighbors' talents on Wednesdays The Karaoke Club holds karaoke nights every Wednesday from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 1. All are welcome to sing or simply enjoy the music as an audience member. On Aug. 5, the clubhouse was filled with singers, applause, laughter and fun. Stephanie Burkland and Frannie Vantoch delighted the crowd with

The Opera Club will hold a free screening of two 20th century operas in the Clubhouse 3 Leaning Center on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 1:30 p.m. Vice President Robert Kastanek will introduce the operas, which appeal to peoples’ emotions in different ways. All are welcome. Both productions will be shown with English subtitles. • Arnold Schoenberg’s “Erwartung” (Expectation): This is a thoughtful