The South Coast Orchid Society of Long Beach will host a program by Donna Ballard titled “Deflasking: Where Commercial Orchids Come From” at Whaley Park Community Center (5620 E. Atherton St., Long Beach) at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25. Long ago, orchids came from tropical jungles. Today’s orchid hybrids often come from tissue culture in “flasks” or “bottles,” part of a huge industry

There are two dance classes every Saturday morning in Clubhouse 6. In September, Candis Davis will teach cha-cha at 9 a.m., followed by waltz at 10. The class participants vote on new dance topics every month. Each class is $7 per person. Partners are not required. For more information, contact President Howard Small at 516-659-3314. —Howard Small

The Leisure Time Dancers hold classes on Monday afternoons in the dance studio, upstairs in Clubhouse 6. Foxtrot is at 2 p.m., followed by nightclub two-step at 3. No partner is necessary. The class will rotate so everyone dances. Beginners are welcome. A review of basics will be included. The cost is $7 per person for one class and $11 per person for two classes in a single day. For more information,