March 25 brought 40 women of the LW Women’s Golf Club to the Turtle Lake Golf Course for morning play. Play for the day was low gross, low net and chip ins. A chip in is when the golfer is off the green and gets the ball in the hole. A flight winners: Linda Herman, 25, low gross; Ann Tran, Clara Suh and Veronica Chang, 25, low net. B flight winners: Pam Krug, 28, low gross; Patty Littrell,

The LW Chess Club meets every Friday in Clubhouse 3, Room 7, from 1-4:30 p.m. Beginners lessons are available. Keep Alzheimer’s and dementia at bay by practicing this strategy game, proven to improve short and long-term memory and critical thinking skills. People are encouraged to bring a friend and enjoy the moment. For more information, call Steven Kramer at 303-601-2511.

Wa-Rite is a female-only club that meets on Friday mornings from 9-10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Weigh-ins are from 8-8:45. Dues are $10 a year, plus 10 cents upon signing in. LW ID cards must be shown. Women who want support on their weight-loss journey and to meet like-minded people are welcome to stop by no later than 8:15 to weigh-in and complete the registration paperwork. At the March 7 meeting,

The LW Bicycle Group meets at the North Gate on Sundays with breakfast, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. Studies show that bike riding offers numerous benefits for older adults. They are improved cardiovscular health, enhanced balance and coordination, weight management, increased muscle strength, stress reduction, independence and mobility, improved mood and more. Biking is also a

JOYFUL LINE DANCE The Joyful Line Dance Club meets on Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon in Clubhouse 2. This month, the members are learning two new dances, "Cherry Blossom" and "Cha Cha," under the guidance of Karen Kei. Everyone warms up, including the beginners, from 10-10:30 a.m. before learning the new routine. Then, the members get to follow more advanced routine to popular

Fitness is an important component of overall wellness for older adults. Staying active has been linked to a number of physical benefits including muscle and bone density that can decline with age and improved mental health. Leisure World Fitness Center is available daily to LW residents free of charge. It is a fully equipped gym, located on the second floor of Clubhouse 6, that offers exercise