CREATIVE WRITERS CLUB It has been the tradition of the Creative Writers Club to take advantage of the relative calm following the holiday rush and have its annual party in the quiet month of January instead. This eagerly anticipated social gathering will be held Friday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. The club will provide a catered lunch with various menu options. Water and soda

The Woman’s Club white elephant bingo event on Jan. 6 featured a main table overflowing with colorful gift bags, giving members ample opportunity to win. It was an afternoon of friendship, pizza and winners who cherished their gifts. January was also a month to recognize Casa Youth Shelter, which supports local people in need. The club thanks its members for their generous donations. For more

LW ART LEAGUE The largest crowd ever to attend an Art League monthly meeting was wowed by a workshop conducted by Richard Scott, author of “Sketching from Square One … to Trafalgar Square.” Scott’s presentation brought over 80 Leisure World residents into Clubhouse 4, where he revealed his signature approaches to drawing. Beginning with a simple square, Scott helped all to see that

The topic of the Jan. 12 Fun With Fashion Club meeting was “Makeup and More.” Camille Dull began the evening with the “and more” part. She talked about how internal thoughts affect people’s outward appearance. She led participants in an exercise to help take control of their thoughts, which ended with smiles and laughter. Everyone was instantly prettier. Brenda Thomason then talked

The Friends of the Library Bookstore and Boutique has a new look. Book coordinator Nancy Lyons and boutique coordinator Judy Graham, along with their committees, have been working diligently to rearrange the store to make it easier to find items and create more walking space. Volunteers are available to help shoppers navigate the new arrangement. The Friends of the Library thanks its donors, who

GRF SPECIAL EVENTS On Saturday, Feb. 14, the GRF Recreation Department will host its annual Valentine Dinner Dance in Clubhouse 2 at 6 p.m. People should expect a very different vibe: this year’s dance will channel the era of Twiggy and The Twist, the Beatles and Woodstock, bell bottoms, tye dye and beehive hairdos, miniskirts and everything mod. Gasper Monteer Realty Group will sponsor