Dana Point-based mixedmedia artist Carolyn Machado will be the guest at the Art League meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Art-lovers may have seen Machado’s works at the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach this past summer. According to her website, her art is about “recycling the odd yet precious things that I have very carefully collected over the years.” Machado

The Christmas spirit was not only in the air, but also in the songs that were sung during the karaoke party on Dec. 8. Traditional carols were beautifully done by Tony Tupas, David Noble, Carolyn Mottola, Pat Kogok, Rick Riley, Gerry Tagaloa, Erika Greenwood, Anna Le, Vito Villamar and Bob Barnum. Ric Dizon has been the club’s “in-house Elvis” for several years, as he favors the King’s

It's a great time to put on your dressy Christmas glad rags for some "dreamin' and dancin'" when Leisure World's own Velvetones takes the Clubhouse 4 stage on Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. The Golden Rain Foundation requests all residents and guests sign in as they arrive; anyone not fully vaccinated against COVID should wear a face mask.

LW BIRTHDAYS Mutual 12 residents recently celebrated Anita Smart’s 98th birthday. Anita has lived in Leisure World for six years. The party was a smashing success, with the Hui O Hula Club honoring Anita with their Hawaiian dance and melodies. Anita’s daughter Annie and her son-in-law Doug brought cupcakes for everyone to enjoy. Anita said that this was the best birthday party

SUNSHINE CLUB Dr. Charles Metzger will talk about how to prevent strokes at the Sunshine Club’s meeting on Friday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Metzger will talk about the central nervous system, covering topics such as pre-stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) and full stroke syndrome. All residents can join the Zoom meeting by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/874 27954280?pwd=dExQR2dDblZ

If you see Charles Walton of Mutual 9 on Sunday, Nov. 21, make sure to wish him a happy 70th birthday. He plans to celebrate his birthday by bowling with family and friends, a Paul Thorn concert and some excellent dining out.