by Anna Derby GAF centenarian event coordinator The Golden Age Foundation celebrated 26 LW centenarians with a Hof ’s Hut carryout lunch, balloons, flowers, and gift cards that were individually delivered to each recipient April 20. Centenarians profiles are also being printed in the LW Weekly in added recognition of reaching 100 years of age and beyond. The GAF received 19 stories, which

WEEKEND NIGHT DANCES The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra, Leisure World’s own professional big band, plays swing and jazz standards on Sunday, May 1, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. Under the direction of Jeff Plum, the band performs music for dreaming and dancing, a combination of reeds, brass and rhythm that defined popular American music for more than three decades and still pervades the public

During the worst part of the pandemic, the members of the Entertainers Club presented mini concerts from their patios for their neighbors. In October 2021, the group presented a full concert in a Mutual 2 greenbelt. But on Saturday, April 30, the Entertainers Club returns to Clubhouse 4 with a program titled “Livin’ the Good Life.” Maxine Chavez, Sandy and Eric Nelson, Michelle Potter, and Don

LONG BEACH SYMPHONY On Saturday, April 30, at 8 p.m., Spanish guitarist Pepe Romero returns to the Terrace Theater in Long Beach. The classical and flamenco artist will perform as the guest soloist with the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Eckart Preu. Since the age of 7, Romero has been performing for audiences around the world, many of them with his family, the Romero

Eachweek,HuiOHulamembers dance to the music provided by their own house band. BandleaderLarryYamashiro says teaching ukelele lessons is his favorite pastime. Joining Yamashiro is bassist Ron Hom, who loves baseball, bowling and golf. Though Hom is the only band member who was not born and raised in Hawaii, he definitely has the aloha spirit. Though Carrie Kumabe plays many different instruments

A lively crowd filled Clubhouse 1 for karaoke night on April 20. Everyone was tapping their feet to Karen Morris’ “Build Me Up Buttercup” and clapping along to Pat Kogok’s spirited gospel tune. Ric Dizon did a favorite Elvis number, “Release Me,” while Nina DeRosa did a strong “Where the Boys Are.” Anna Le captivated the audience with “Don’t Worry Baby.” David Noble was anxious