People interested in learning more about space, celestial bodies and how the universe works are invited to join free lectures taught by LW resident and retired physics/astronomy teacher Jim Johns on Fridays at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Johns gives PowerPoint presentations on astronomy and cosmology. New topics are introduced weekly, and there’s time for questions. For more information, email jimpoiu@gmail.com

The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra will perform Sunday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The professional big band performs big band swing and jazz standards—music for dreaming and dancing—under the direction of Jeff Plum. People are invited to grab their dancing shoes and join the fun. The Velvetones’ signature is the big band sound, a uniquely American combination of reeds, brass

HUI O HULA Hui O Hula, the LW Hawaiian dance club, has been offering hula dance lessons since 2005. Although hula is a complex artform, Hui O Hula classes are fun and club dancers are helpful. Anyone, regardless of skill level, is welcome to follow senior dancers’ footwork and sway along to the melodic tropical music. In class people learn to use hands and facial expressions to tell a story

The Jewelry and Lapidary Club will hold a dichroic glass jewelry class on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 12:30-3 p.m. in the Clubhouse 4 Lapidary Studio. The class is $15. People can sign up in-person at the Lapidary Studio. Space is limited.

SILVER FOX CLASSIC CAR CLUB Jeff Skinner, 83 years young, won an award at the Fourth of July Classic Car Show with his 1926 Ford Model T. The Silver Fox Car Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month in Clubhouse 3, Room 5, at 6 p.m.

SATURDAY MORNING DANCE CLASS There are two dance classes every Saturday morning in Clubhouse 6 (second floor). In September, the classes are nightclub two-step at 9 a.m., followed by cha-cha at 10. Each class is $7 per person. Class participants vote on new dance topics every month. Prior dance experience is not necessary and partners are not required. For more information, contact Howard Small at

SUMMER AMPHITHEATER CONCERTS Stone Soul September 5 | 7:30 p.m. Amphitheater Stage Sponsored by Optum Healthcare The second-to-last show of the summer Amphitheater season will feature Stone Soul, an eight-piece, horn-blowing, foot-stomping classic soul and Motown tribute band that entertains with snazzy suits and spot-on renditions of music from Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder,