by Pat Kruger Friends of the Library This is one of those announcements that we hate to make. Recent events tell us that the Friends of the Library are apparently not immune to reports of shoplifting. The Friends Bookstore and Boutique places trust in anyone who comes shopping here and it hopes to maintain that kind of relationship with customers. But now volunteers must be more vigilant to protect

The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards. They will perform Sunday, May 7 from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4 and again on May 21. Vinyl Rock wil perform on Saturday, May 25, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The Orange Countybased band consists of nine members who passionately perform classic rock, Motown, and pop tunes