On March 31, the LW Duplicate Bridge Club met for a charity game, with extra points awarded. Sitting in the north /south seats were Larry Slutsky and Mike Ullman, who placed first and earned 1.87 points. Placing second were Gene Yaffee and Sharon Beran, earning 1.40 points. Bridge is played in Clubhouse 2 on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Check-in for the ABCL-sanctioned game begins at 11:45 a.m.,

Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club hosts its annual Open House on May 7 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at its headquarters at 1109 Federation Drive, Long Beach. This introduction to a great social and outdoor activity includes free lessons by certified instructors, equipment use and pizza. Participants must be at least 18 years old. For more information, call (562) 433-9063 or visit longbeachlbc.com.

The winners from the April 1 meeting of the Yahtzee Club were Kathy Rose for most yahtzees (five) and Barbara Robarge for highest score (1,789). Donna Wenrick won the door prize. The club will meets every Friday in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, from 12:30-4 p.m. The cost to play is $2, which goes toward prizes. All LWers are welcome to join if they know how to play Yahtzee and can keep their own scores. Dues

The Saturday Social Bunco Club meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. The next meeting is on April 23 in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby. Sign-ups start at 1 p.m., with play starting at 1:30. The winners from the March 26 meeting are: Most Buncos: Karen Riner and Rose Marie Sprague; Most Wins: Mary Milhone; Most Babies: Susan Rose; Most Losses: Joanne Lester and Franca Yeske. For more information,

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On April 1, 14 men and two women of the Leisure World Golf League confronted the David L. Baker Golf Course in Fountain Valley on an overcast, damp morning. Though short in length, Baker’s numerous water hazards, difficult pin placements and yawning sand traps make it challenging. The blue tees were set as far back as possible, accounting for only three birdies being produced. But with otherwise