Members of the Claytime Ceramics Club met on Aug. 14 for their second annual club barbecue. The shady picnic area at Clubhouse 1 was the perfect venue for a fun-filled afternoon of food, games and fellowship. Member Ginny Hanawalt had recently returned from a fishing trip on the Ocean Odyssey out of San Diego where she caught a yellowtail in a kelp paddy, which she graciously shared with the group,

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WEEKEND DANCES The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra will perform Sunday, Sept. 1, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. They are Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards under the direction of Jeff Plum. The Velvetones play at Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. People are invited to grab their dancing shoes and join the fun.

It’s summertime and the karaoke crowd enjoyed ice cream bars and the musical choices of performers on Aug. 21. The uplifting beat of “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” sung by Karen Morris had audience members tapping their feet. Paul Renaldi sang a smooth Beatles hit, “And I Love Her.” Wayne Urban captured the audience with “Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine.” “Rag Doll”

Hula is fun and its workout is gentle. Newcomers are encouraged to take lessons. Classes meet every Tuesday upstairs in Clubhouse 6 and every Thursday outdoors at Veterans Plaza. Both classes start at 1:15 p.m. During the summer, there are many Hawaiian style luau festivities with hula. Earlier this month, Hui O Hula entertained at Seal Beach Health & Rehabilitation Center and Bethany

LIVE MUSIC South Side Jazz will perform on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 4:30 p.m., at the Central Park in Mutual 7. The band performs a collection of classics from the golden era of jazz, namely the 1920s-1950s. Among its favorites were “I’ve Heard That Song Before” by Helen Forrest, “A Foggy Day” by Ella Fitzgerald and “As Time Goes By” by Frank Sinatra. South Side Jazz began as