The Saturday Morning Dance Club hosts two dance classes every week in Clubhouse 6 (second floor). For October the classes are swing at 9 a.m. followed by country two-step at 10 a.m. The cost for two classes is $15. One class is $10. Class participants vote on new dance topics every month. Prior dance experience is not necessary and partners are not required. For more information, contact Howard

All are invited to watch Gounod’s “Faust” on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m. in the Learning Center of Clubhouse 3. This timeless story of good versus evil, based on Goethe’s folkloric tale of the same title, was adapted in 1809 by the composer Charles Gounod into a musical drama that continues to convey a significant philosophical and theological message for people today. Act 1 introduces

The Leisure Time Dancers hold classes on Monday afternoons in the dance studio upstairs in Clubhouse 6. Night club two-step is taught at 2, followed by East Coast swing at 3. No partner is necessary. A review of basics is included. The cost is $8 per person for one class; $12 for two classes in the same day. For more information, email Ray Olsowka at rolsowka@yahoo.com.

To-go meals are offered weekly outside Clubhouse 6. All trucks accept cash and cards unless otherwise stated. On-call bus service is available until 6 p.m. To request a ride, call 562-472-1367. Thursday, Oct. 16, Domino’s Pizza: Domino’s serves pizza, wings and salads from 4-6 p.m. Special orders can be placed in advance by calling 562-493-2212. Monday, Oct. 20, German Yum Truck:

The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra will perform Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Enjoy swing-era band music, contemporary pop hits and more.

Leisure World’s Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal churches will host an Operation Christmas Child gift drive in the community for Samaritan’s Purse from Nov. 13-17. People can sign up by choosing to sponsor a boy or girl in the age range of 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14 years old. People can then fill their own shoebox (or pick one up from the church) with items such as one larger

The Concerned Shareholders Club will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month, Oct. 23 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 1 p.m. During the meeting the club will discuss the hiring process and status for GRF’s executive director position. All residents are encouraged to attend to stay informed on key community matters.