by Jane Brittingham LW contributor Chris Kluwe, candidate for the California State Assembly District 72, will be the guest speaker for the LW Democratic Club’s membership meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Kluwe, a former NFL punter and prominent civil rights advocate, will discuss his 2026 legislative platform and his commitment to protecting public institutions.

The Japanese American Club will hold a potluck luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Members should bring a dish for at least eight people; Asian food preferred. Members who do not bring a dish must pay $10 per person, or $15 for nonmembers. Vanessa Nguyen will provide a presentation on Qigong and breathing exercises which helps people who have COPD. The club is planning

The LW American Latino Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 12, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, from 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. All residents are welcome to join the club at this month’s gathering as it celebrates the country of Nicaragua. Each month the club studies and celebrates different Latin American countries through videos showcasing the different customs, cultures, foods, and people. The American Latino

The Where We Live Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 2, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, from 6-7 p.m. The club recommends members join several forwardthinking, community-focused Leisure World Facebook groups to exchange ideas, resources, and goodwill that are solution-oriented including: • Where We Live Club • Leisure World Ladies– Positive Vibes • Buy Nothing/Give Freely: Leisure World

SATURDAY MORNING DANCE The Saturday Morning Dance Club hosts two dance classes every week in Clubhouse 6 (second floor). In January, the classes are waltz at 9 a.m., followed by rumba at 10. 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,

LW WOMAN'S CLUB The Woman’s Club of Leisure World will meet Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Clubhouse 2 for an afternoon of friendship and entertainment. Doors open at 1 p.m., and the meeting starts at 1:30. This month, the club will recognize Food Finders of Los Alamitos as its February donation recipient. Food Finders picks up food donations from local grocery stores, restaurants, schools and