The NOCE Leisure World Senior Chorus will perform its holiday concert in Clubhouse 4 on Monday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. The choir is directed by Lee Lassetter, a NOCE instructor who was honored as NOCE Teacher of the Year in 2021. Students from her classes nominated her with a letter writing campaign. They submitted more letters than students of any other instructor, thus securing the title for her.

Seventeen Leisure Worlders joined 17 others from Janet Karter’s three-day getaway to Laughlin, Nevada on the Colorado River in mid-November. All enjoyed the bus activities, the desert scenery and the casino playing machines, but the tour highlight was making the 191 curves on historic Route 66 to the old western mining town of Oatman, Arizona. Street burros greeted the group, nuzzled them for

The Friends of the Library Bookstore and Boutique is open to help residents decorate their homes for the holidays. The bookstore and boutique are seeking donations of books (both hardcover and paperbacks), puzzles and boutique items. As people unpack their holiday decorations from storage, the library and bookstore encourages residents to think about whether their surplus holiday items could enrich

Four tables of eight players enjoyed a great time at the tournament. The two players with the highest hands of the day were Tony Canfora (QQQQA) and Harry Sera (QQQQ7). The promotional hand was also won by Tony Canfora. The final table players were Tony Canfora, Harry Sera, Daniel Galliani and John Burns. There was plenty of action at the table, with Galliani going out first in fourth place, and

Celebrating her birthday, Shirlene Wallis, favored the group with delicious pizza and cake. Her favorite song, “Could I Have This Dance,” is a trip down memory lane. Many toe-tappin’ songs like “Rollin’ in My Sweet Babies Arms” and “Hey Good Lookin’” were fun for Nina Todorov, Ellen Brannigan, Shannon Harrison, Danna Sanders, Pat Paternoster, Bob Barnum, Erika Greenwood and Vinny

The Photo Arts Club will hold a holiday meeting with food and libations on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. Residents are encouraged to get to know their fellow photographers and bring holiday photos to share. Everyone is welcome. A Facebook page has been created for all LW residents interested in photography. On Facebook, look for “Photographic Arts Club of Leisure World.”

The winners in the Art League’s November competition were: • Best of Show: Alice Sioson • Masters: Carmen Leslie, first place; Carol Levine, second place; Rita Hughes, third place. • Intermediate/Advanced: Shel Magnuson, first place; Marion Higgins, second place; Pamela Lynn Farnell, third place. • 3-D/Digital/Mixed Media: Alison Sioson, first place; Linda Frysinger,