Country rock band Abilene returns to Clubhouse 2 on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. and free dance lessons begin at 6:30. Reserving tables is prohibited. Abilene highlights Andre Dusomme on guitar and vocals; Jim Greer on drums; Vickie Van Ert on vocals; Greg Johnson on keyboard and vocals; and Bob McAlister on bass and vocals. All concerts are free, but tips are accepted

The Photo Arts Club will meet Feb. 12 in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 1:30 p.m. Bring an iPhone/Android and/or camera. The February assignment is to photograph storefronts. Ben Benjamins suggested taking the photos between 4-6 p.m. because of the superior lighting at that time. The photos should be tight on the subject, leaving out extraneous matter. Members should send their best three photos to benbenjamins@

CDS FOR SENIORS CLUB Barbara Sutterfi eld enjoyed selecting a Dixieland CD at a recent CDs for Seniors Club meeting. There will be even more CDs available at the next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, in Clubhouse 3, Room 3, at 1 p.m. Kalena Hayden

The Leisure World Wine Lovers Club is sponsoring the return of local favorite, Brown the Cous Cous, Thursday, Jan. 29, from 7-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The band plays a wide variety of danceable soft rock hits, also known as yacht rock, and perform regularly in Long Beach. Expect to hear songs like“My Girl,” “Dancing in the Moonlight,” “Whenever You Call Me,” “Brown Eyed Girl” and

Karaoke Club's country western jamboree is Jan. 28 Every Wednesday night, Clubhouse 1 overflows with enthusiastic karaoke fans. Singers eagerly await their turn to perform for an attentive and appreciative audience. A smiling Barbie May often chooses heartfelt country tunes, while Bob Barnum brought the house down on Jan. 14 with a resounding finale of “Surrender.” The mellow voice of Elizabeth

In Library Leads, library staff highlight new additions to the library collection that are worth checking out. “Maggie; Or, a Man and Woman Walk Into a Bar,” by Katie Yee Genre: Literary Fiction, Darkly humorous A woman discovers her husband is having an affair with someone named Maggie. A short while after, her chest starts to ache, and it’s not heartbreak— it’s a tumor, which she

GRF SPECIAL EVENTS On Saturday, Feb. 14, the GRF Recreation Department will host its annual Valentine Dinner Dance in Clubhouse 2 at 6 p.m. People should expect a very different vibe: this year’s dance will channel the era of Twiggy and The Twist, the Beatles and Woodstock, bell bottoms, tye dye and beehive hairdos, miniskirts and everything mod. Gasper Monteer Realty Group will sponsor