Members of the LW Opera Club are making plans for the best season ever, choosing good versions of popular and lesser known works. Knowledge of plots and composers may spark interest for both opera newcomers and experts, both of whom are invited to and welcome at the meetings. The group focuses on one opera each month, with a complete performance accompanied by information and discussion in two sessions;

The Creative Writers Club will resume its meetings, starting June 25 at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1 and continuing the fourth Friday of every month. For more information, email club president Fred Wind at fredwilmawind@gmail.com.

The next fused glass class, taught by Yevette Louie, is on June 8 from 12:30-3 p.m. The cost is $10. Anyone interested should sign up in the Lapidary Room in Clubhouse 4. The room is open Monday-Friday from 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m.

This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. Armed Forces Day The veterans auxiliaries are making poppies this year to remember the heroes we hold so dear. They served beneath Old Glory’s wave for the country they died to save The poppies are red with stems of green, we need to learn just what they mean. They

The Zumba Club meets on Mondays at 5 p.m., and the Dance Fitness Club on Thursdays at 8:30 a.m., both at Veterans Plaza. For more information, contact Jim Blanchard at (714) 487-2446.

May 27-June 2 Clubhouse 6 Parking Lot • 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; specials of the day available onsite, 3:30-5:30 p.m., cash/cards. Call ahead at (562) 594-8611, or order online at www.katellabakery.com. •

May 17 was another dark, gloomy morning. The “May gray” lingered at Meadowlark Golf Course in Huntington Beach, but a freshening breeze began toward the end of the round for the nine men and one guest who had gathered. Meadowlark is a beautiful, par-70, 5,800-yard course that was designed to include its natural terrain. Manicured and undulating greens, plus a variety of water hazards, hills