By Ren Villanueva LW contributor The Filipino Association of Leisure World (FALW) held its annual luau and dinner party on Sept. 3 in Clubhouse 2. The packed full house of guests dressed in their best South Pacific Island dresses and shirts gave the venue a real Islanders atmosphere. The party started with the American National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance lead by FALW Vice President

by Mary Larson LW contributor An overflow crowd of Leisure World supporters greeted Congresswoman Katie Porter with a standing ovation when she arrived in Clubhouse 4 on Sept. 2. She was there to receive an award as the first member of Congress to be named a 2022 Social Security Champion by Social Security Works PAC. In making the award, the organization’s president Jon Bauman—better

by Brian Harmon LW contributor LW Republican Club beat the heat on Labor Day with a social at its booth featuring ice cream sandwiches, bars, and cones. Conversation centered around how best to reach out to voters for the upcoming election. The information and hospitality booth is open every Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking lot near Clubhouse 6. Campaign signs are available

The American Latino Club will celebrate Mexican Independence Day with mariachi music, featuring Amy Walker’s dancing, and Mexican food on Sept. 23 in Clubhouse 4. The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $20 per person. People should RSVP to club Treasurer Carmen Edwards at (562) 431-4257. The menu for the evening will be a combination plate with rice, beans and corn tortillas with