The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra, Leisure World’s own professional big band, plays on the first and third Sundays in Clubhouse 4 featuring Big Band swing and jazz standards under the direction of Jeff Plum. Abilene, Leisure World’s country rock band, is back by popular demand on Thursday, July 7 at the Amphitheater. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Going strong for nearly 20 years, Abilene

The new Yahtzee Club starts July 1 in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, at 1 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Fridays of the month. Formoreinformation,contact Diane Seeger at (562) 533-5997. —Joyce Ingram

The 2022 Amphitheater music festival starts today, June 30 with a 12-show lineup at the 2,500-seat Amphitheater located behind the LW News Office in the GRF Administration compex. Non-resident guests must be accompanied by a resident. Smoking is not permitted at the Amphitheater. No parking is allowed in front of the Amphitheater on St. Andrews Drive along the southbound lanes. This is a tow-away

Mary Ann Root is seeking potential members for a new stud poker club. The new club would mostly play stud poker, but the dealer could call the game. If you like poker but not “wild card” poker, contact Mary Ann at (714) 801-7553.

The editorial deadline is 4 p.m. on Thursday for the following Thursday’s edition. People may email articles or drop them off at the News Building, located on the east side of the Amphitheater. See page 4 of any edition for a list of section editors and their email addresses.

LW residents are invited to submit reviews of movies, books & restaurants for publication in the LW Weekly. Include all pertinent information, such as author names, location, movie ratings, etc., then send copy with your name, Mutual and phone numbers to katyal@lwsb.com. All reviews are subject to editing for content and clarity and will run as space allows.

Open-air movie nights at the Amphitheater began June 24. Six new movies will be shown on the gigantic screen on Friday nights through Sept. 16. Bring friends and family, and enjoy free movies in your own back yard. Movies start at 8:30 p.m. Minibus service will be available to take people home after the show. • July 8: No Time To Die Sponsor: Home Instead Senior Care James Bond is enjoying