AUTHORSPEAK IS BACK The Leisure World Library invites residents to join its next AuthorSpeak event at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 14, next to the Library at Veterans Plaza. Kaira Rouda is a multiaward- winning, USA Today bestselling author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Her novels of domestic suspense include “The Widow”

The Dancers and Mixers Club invites residents to come celebrate the Independence Day holiday at its dance on July 4 from 7-9 p.m. The club features ballroom dancing to live music provided by Leisure World’s own Linda Herman. The dance is an opportunity for people to wear their patriotic best and celebrate without singeing their fingers. All of the fireworks will be virtual and on the dancefloor

The Photo Arts Club will meet Thursday, July 13, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. The assignment is to photograph a person (headshot) in black and white with light shining on a prominent part of the face. The key is to make it a high contrast image. Photo must be very sharp. Members will send only three photos to benbenjamins@hotmail.com to be shown at the next meeting. People can bring photos

Ellen Brannigan set the tone for karaoke night singing “What a Wonderful World.” A parade of 30 singers entertained the audience with a variety of songs like Vickie Van Ert’s “My Guy” and Mariza Jouquin’s lively “Diana.” Anna Le did a dramatic “Till.” The audience heard a strong “Don’t Be Cruel” from Frank Miller. Many dancers had fun as Shannon Harrison sang “The Twist.”

The Doo Wop club will host a Summer Woodstock-themed dance party in Clubhouse 2 on Saturday, July 15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7. The entertainment lineup will feature songs from a variety of music styles and artists from the 1969 festival and other late ‘60s favorites. Doo Wop dancers will lead the audience with sing-along lyrics, and all guests are invited to the dance

The Bassett Hounds band will perform Friday, July 7, in Clubhouse 2. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., music from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free and donations are encouraged. All are welcome. The performance is brought to residents by Coconut Breeze.