by Mary Larson LW contributor Congresswoman Katie Porter, candidate for reelection to Congress from the newly configured District 47, will be the featured speaker at the LW Democratic Club’s membership meeting on March 16. Roughly two-thirds of voters in this new district have not previously been represented by Porter. Before coming to Congress, Porter spent nearly two decades taking on

The Republican Club meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Club membership is free. To join the club or receive more information, residents can call (714) 928-1950. The Republican Club regularly discusses social and cultural issues at its monthly meetings. An informal poll taken at a recent LW Republican Club meeting showed that a majority of club members consider

Hands and Hearts United in Giving (HHUG) is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in the community. HHUG accepts donations of clean used towels and new, unopened travel-size shampoo, soap, lotion and disposable razors. The only clothing accepted is new socks and new underwear for men and women. To donate, contact Susan Hopewell at (562) 430-6044 or Linda Neer at (562) 430-3214

Shuffleboard League resumed play at the Clubhouse 1 courts on Feb. 18, with the Hot Shots defeating the Shufflers 13-5. After eight games, the Shufflers are in first place, with Hot Shots in second and Sliders in third. The Hot Shots’ all-game winners were Dan Hable, Sung Yi and Chandra Patel, and the Shufflers’ all-game winner was Anita Giroud. Practice times are Mondays and Wednesdays at

The LW Pool Club’s Spring Pool League began Feb. 21 in Clubhouse 2 and will continue on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. until May 30. Each of the eight teams will play every team twice. Ticket to Ride edged out Side Pocket 7-6. Paul Shellenberger and Jerry Wrenn each won four of seven games for Ticket to Ride, while Steve Edrich took four for Side Pocket. Jokers Wild beat Ball Breakers 11-2, as Ren Villenueva

Yahtzee Club will resume its meetings on Friday, March 4, from 12:30-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 6. The club will then meet on the first and third Fridays of each month. The cost to play is $2, which goes toward prizes. All LWers are welcome if they know how to play and can keep their own score. Dues for new and existing members are $3. For more information, call Kathy Rose at (714) 309-6873.