20 March 2024

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LW’s No. 1 country rock band performs Saturday

LW’s No. 1 country rock band performs Saturday


Abilene will host its regular monthly boot scootin’ dance this Saturday, March 23, in Clubhouse 2 starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Reserving tables is prohibited. Abilene is Leisure World’s No. 1 country rock band, going strong for 20 years. In 2022, they opened the Amphitheater season with a rockabilly show that drew nearly 2,000 fans and continue to be GRF’s top drawing band. Terry

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Irish genealogist will speak on Zoom

Irish genealogist will speak on Zoom


GENEALOGY CLUB The LW Genealogy Club will hold a general membership meeting on Wednesday, March 27, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Coffee and snack time starts at 9:30. Speaker David Ryan, a professional genealogist and historical researcher based in Cork, Ireland, will speak to the group via Zoom at the club’s in-person meeting. Ryan has worked as a professional genealogist for

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South Coast Orchid Society

South Coast Orchid Society


The South Coast Orchid Society will meet on Monday, March 25, at 7 p.m. at the Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. The program will be “A Time Capsule from the Greatest Generation of SoCal Orchid Growers.” The post-war decades saw a boom in growing orchids as a business and a hobby in Southern California. One of those early adopters from the Greatest Generation

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a balance t-shirt, band bracelet ….

a balance t-shirt, band bracelet ….


a balance t-shirt, band bracelet giveaways and written material to hand out. The instructor will be there for any questions and there will be balance demonstrations. Every room will have a variety of clubs, most offering raffles and giveaways. All are free of charge. LW’s specialty rooms will be hosted by clubs. The Genealogy Lab will have members demonstrate programs residents can use for

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Beginners ukulele class starts in April

Beginners ukulele class starts in April


ALOHA CLUB The Aloha Club’s ukulele beginners class starts in April. Residents interested in learning how to play the ukulele are invited to join the Aloha Club’s popular beginner’s class. Leisure World resident and class instructor Larry Yamashiro has years of experience in sharing his passion for the island tradition and the Hawaiian culture. Class will be held in Clubhouse 1 on

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Bus Tour: Michael Bublé Experience

Bus Tour: Michael Bublé Experience


For people who caught his performance last summer at the Amphitheater or recently at the Valentine’s Day dinner dance, Anthony Bernasconi needs no introduction. He will perform at the La Mirada Theater on April 5 at 8 p.m., and GRF will provide bus transportation for the first 54 residents to grab tickets. The La Mirada Theater said this about the show: “Feelin’ Good: The Ultimate Michael

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Art League Competition Winners

Art League Competition Winners


The LW Art League met March 12 in Clubhouse 4. The guest demonstration artist and judge was watercolorist and art teacher Geri Medway of Lake Forest, California. Medway introduced and demonstrated the technique of using a credit card in watercolor painting to achieve a desired visual effect. JoAnn Rossi won best of show and Nina de Rosa won the popular vote. In the masters category, Vickey

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