It’s that time of the year again—parties, good food and great friends. That can also be had anytime at the pickleball courts at Clubhouse 2, where there are free thrills every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Jim Thomson also conducts new player lessons every fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. The Pickleball Club would like a wonderful healthy holiday for everyone. For more information, contact

KOREAN WOMEN'S SING ALONG CLUB The Korean Women's Sing Along Club, 65 members strong, enjoyed an early Christmas party on Nov. 29. The club meets every first, second, third and fifth Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 3.

The Mexican Train Dominoes Club meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 4. The object of the game is for a player to play all the tiles from his or her hand onto one or more trains emanating from a central station.

WEEKEND DANCES The Velvetones will return to Clubhouse 4 this Sunday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. People are invited to celebrate the holidays at this fun and free dance where no partners are required. The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards—music for dreaming and dancing—under the direction of Jeff Plum.