OPERA CLUB The Opera Club invites everyone to a screening of the highly imaginative musical “The Magic Flute” on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 1:30 p.m. in the Learning Center of Clubhouse 3. The 1791 opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart opera is based on the allegorical libretto of Emanuel Schikaneder, of which musicologists have been trying to decipher its meaning for over 200 years. President

TOURNAMENT POKER CLUB The semiannual Casino Tournament will be held this Saturday, Dec. 16. Any resident in Leisure World can play in this tournament. Registration for non-members is $25. Those who want to play and are not yet registered should arrive no later than 10 a.m. to get a seat and enjoy a continental breakfast The tournament starts at 10:30. There is no late seating. On Dec. 2

SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB The winter leagues will begin Friday mornings, Jan. 5, and Tuesday evenings, Jan. 9. Due to people traveling throughout the holiday season, it is imperative to be on the official list to be included in the team assignments. The final date for sign-up is Wednesday, Dec. 27. For more information, email Kay Mount at kaymount@hotmail.com. Open play will continue on Monday and

OPTUM HCC Optum HCC physical therapist Stacie Groat prioritizes a patient-centered approach by exploring the root causes of symptoms. She aims to seek alternative solutions for patients beyond surgery. A South Bay native and University of California Berkeley graduate, Groat was motivated to specialize in pelvic health due to her sister’s post-incontinence issues while running. Witnessing

LW POOL CLUB On Dec. 4, the two pool leagues met to end the fall league season with an evening sweepstakes event. The American League that plays on Mondays played each team in the National League, which plays on Wednesdays. Each team played every other team one game and all three players rotated turns in a game of 8 ball. Before the sweepstakes started, there was pizza, salad and desserts,