The Leisure World Orchestra will present its first outdoor concert at Veterans Plaza at 11 a.m. on July 29, as part of Life Options Expo, located between Clubhouse 3 and the LW library. Come early to get a good seat under the canopy. The orchestra now has over 40 players and hopes to continue to grow under the direction of Samuel Kim, the new conductor. Selections include Haydn’s Surprise

Last week, cribbage players were treated to cake and ice cream served by Sharon Rutigliano and Margaret Smith. Franca Yeskes took first place with a score of 834. Kristi Wilkinson placed second with a score of 833. Joe DiDonato and Pat Fellers tied for third place, with a score of 830. Dolores Cook came in fourth at 829. Sandra deBubovay had 6 wins and Ruth Bonnema had no wins. The Cribbage

The 2022 Amphitheater music festival started June 30 with a 12-show lineup at the 2,500-seat Amphitheater located behind the LW News Office in the GRF Administration compex. Nonresident guests must be accompanied by a resident. Smoking is not permitted at the Amphitheater. No parking is allowed in front of the Amphitheater on St. Andrews Drive along the southbound lanes. This is a tow-away

service for everyone. Residents, Leisure World employees, visitors, family members of residents and caregivers can all ride the minibuses. Anyone who has a valid pass to enter the community can ride the LW buses. The only rule is each person must be 18 years of age or older or accompanied by someone who is 18 years of age or older.

Open-air movie nights at the Amphitheater began June 24. Movies are being shown on Friday nights through Sept. 16. Bring friends and family, and enjoy free movies in your own back yard. Movies start at 8:30 p.m. Minibus service will be available to take people home after the show. The remainder of the schedule is as follows: • Aug. 5: Ghostbusters: Afterlife Sponsor: MemorialCare When

The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra, Leisure World’s own professional big band, plays regularly on the first and third Sunday evenings in Clubhouse 4. • Masks are no longer required regardless of vaccination status but are strongly recommended. • People cannot save tables and can bring their own snacks. • People must be out of the clubhouse no later than 10 p.m. to permit

Until the U.S. Navy decides what it wants to build on the property, it’s not known whether the development will be open to the general public or only accessible to personnel at the station. The 5,200-acre facility is one of the larger naval installations in the U.S. and the only military installation to feature an enclosed wildlife refuge within its borders. The 965-acre Seal Beach National

The Producers Club is looking for an actor to be in its current murder mystery comedy, “Bombs Away,” directed by Toby Richman. Memorization is required. This is the club’s ninth annual production. It puts on a new play every year, pandemic excepted. Don’t be daunted if you have no acting experience. Amateurs are welcome. For more information, call Toby Richman at (562) 598-5242 or Sam Jones

Seen any good movies lately? Read a great book? Attended a fantastic local theater production? LW residents are invited to submit reviews for publication in the LW Weekly. Include all pertinent information, such as author names, location information, movie ratings, etc. Send reviews with your name, Mutual and telephone numbers to katyal@lwsb.com. All reviews are subject to editing for content

Join bingo players every Sunday afternoon in Clubhouse 2. The buy-in line opens at 1 p.m. and costs $5, with additional cards at $1 each. Calling begins at 1:30 p.m. sharp. Games on the first Sunday of the month are sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary; those on the second and fourth Sundays are sponsored by American Legion, Post 327. The Filipino Association of Leisure World hosts on the