The Photo Arts Club will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. The assignment is to photograph an image with lots of texture. It could be something small or large, but a major part of the photograph must be “razor sharp”. If the background is slightly (or definitely) out of focus, that is okay, because it will emphasize the object or subject. Backlighting or side lighting

This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. Gerri I have a good friend named Gerri who writes sweet poems that are merry. She writes short stories, too when she’s given a clue, like ghost stories that you’d find scary! —Ethel Ina Carter, member of LW Creative Writer’s Club

This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. The Joy of Jasmine’s Fragrance Fragrance wafts through the air from the open window. Pink jasmine bursts like a very bright smiling face. “Hey, last spring we met, and this spring again, you give joy to me.” I have a relationship with jasmine from my early days

At the organizational meeting of the 2023 executive board, the following officers were elected unanimously: Larry Slutsky, president; Fred Reker, vice president; Gene Yaffee, secretary; Russ Gray, treasurer; Ellen Kice, parlimentarian; Linda Nye, director-at-large. Overall winners in the five-table Howell game on Dec. 15 were Joan Tschirki and Sue Fardette with a 64% game. Second were Lynn Danielson

The winners on Dec. 8 were Tony Dodero, first, 12,510; Suzanne Parks, second, 11,800; Gail Colden, third, 10,710; Antonia Zupancich, 10,700. The winners on Dec. 17 were Irene Perkins, first, 10,550; Julia Troise, second, 10,520; Gayle Colden and Margo Dodero, a tie for third, 10,480; and Donna Gorman, fourth, 9,640. The winners on Dec. 19 were Diana Lambert, first, 13,540; Tony Dodero, second,

GAF The Golden Age Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID # 23-7273105) that has made a positive impact in the Leisure World community since 1973. Over the years, through the support of volunteers, individuals and organizations the Foundation has organized and implemented many programs that have benefitted people in the community at no cost to residents. The GAF is entirely

The Leisure World Woman’s Club’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. The meeting’s theme will be “Ringing in the New Year.” The group will be play Bingo and serve hot drinks and refreshments. In December, the group sponsored a gift drive for one of its favorite charities, On the Day You Were Born. The gifts gathered and donated will be used for birthday

Faith Christian Assembly’s regular Sunday service times are at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The pre-service prayer is on Sundays at 5 p.m. The midweek Bible study held on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. People are invited to bring friends and family. The church also hosts a GriefShare group that meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Garden Room. Residents should note that there will be no evening service