by Brian Harmon LW contributor The Leisure World America First Republican Club supports legal immigration and secure borders, peace through strength, lower taxes, cutting government spending, free enterprise capitalism, family values, parental control of education, public safety through well-funded law-enforcement, and an America first foreign policy. Family Today/Family Tomorrow, a day-long

The American Latino Club’s Christmas-themed event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19, in Clubhouse 2 from 11:30 a.m.3 p.m. The Mariachi Real San Jose will perform. Lunch will be catered by Tacos Factory for $15 per member and $17 for guests. Those with food sensitivities may bring their own food but must let Carmen Edwards know. Those who only want to see the mariachi entertainment should arrive by

The Filipino Association of Leisure World (FALW)will celebrate its annual Simbang Gabi Mass on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3. The mass will be officiated by Fr. Juan Caboboy, Spiritual Adviser of FALW. All are welcome to join the Christmas celebration. A short program and light dinner will be presented after the mass.

The South Coast Orchid Society will present “Orchids After the Pandemic” on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St. in Long Beach. The program will feature a slideshow of some of the spectacular orchids that have been exhibited in Southern California since the pandemic. While most public events were shut down, including the society’s meetings, orchid

The Yahtzee Club will meet on Friday, Dec. 15, in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, at 1 p.m. There will be a halftime social to interact with friends and neighbors. The club meets the first, third and fifth Fridays of each month. Yahtzee Club winners for Dec. 1 include Lillian Munoz, most Yahtzees; Lois True, high score; Michie Kimura, low score; Gerri Wright, door prize. For more information, contact