19 August 2026

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Annual picnic wraps up summer

Annual picnic wraps up summer


SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB The Shuffleboard Club held its annual membership picnic on Aug. 8. Master chef Minda Burkschab barbequed a tri-tip worthy of a Michelin star. Club members provided a fabulous selection of salads and desserts. Jack O’Brien’s 96th birthday was celebrated with a very large cake and a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday.” The game of corn hole was enjoyed by many.

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Chess Club

Chess Club


The LW Chess Club meets every Friday in Clubhouse 3, Room 7, from 1-4:30 p.m. Beginners lessons are available. Keep Alzheimer’s and dementia at bay by practicing this strategy game, proven to improve short and long-term memory and critical thinking skills. People are encouraged to bring a friend and enjoy the moment. For more information, call Steven Kramer at 303-601-2511.

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Bestselling author will speak Sept. 4

Bestselling author will speak Sept. 4


LW LIBRARY SPECIAL EVENTS USA Today bestselling author Sophie Stava will speak at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, in Clubhouse 4, as part of the Leisure World Library’s AuthorSpeak series. Stava is the author of the Good Morning America Book Club pick “Count My Lies.” The twisty domestic thriller follows compulsive liar, Sloane Caraway, as she lies her way into being the nanny for the

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LW Library Leads

LW Library Leads


In Library Leads, library staff highlight exciting new additions to the library collection. The LW Library is open 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on weekdays and until 3:30 on Saturdays. To place an item on hold, call ahead at 562-598-2431. “Days of Sun and Shadow,” by India Hayford ( Genre: Historical Fiction) Born into tragedy but gifted with a powerful connection to the natural world, a resilient

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Rehearsals begin Sept. 8

Rehearsals begin Sept. 8


LW ORCHESTRA The orchestra’s formal rehearsals begin Sept. 8 at noon and are held each Tuesday and Wednesday from noon-2:15 p.m. This year the ensemble’s 50 members will gather on the Amphitheater stage to prepare three concerts that include works by Mozart, Wagner, Rossini and Copland. Orchestra conductor Linda DeRungs encourages any area musicians who enjoy shared music making to join