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 Woman’s Club Tabletop Games will meet in Clubhouse 2 on Friday, Oct. 17, from noon-4 p.m. People are welcome to bring a lunch. Membership renewal for current members or new members who want to join will be available from noon-1 p.m. Bring cash or check for $25 to join or renew. For table reservations, call Jan Krehbiel at 562-386-8025.

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.