The GRF Transportation Department conducts monthly bus tours of Leisure World on Tuesdays for new and recently moved-in residents. Included in the tours are GRF clubhouses, Turtle Lake Golf Course, Mission Park and its activity courts and gaming rooms, the 1.8-Acre disposal and recycling area, as well as the Leisure World Library and the Main Gate bus station. The 1.5-hour tours begin at the

The Coin Club will hold its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 11 in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 1:30 p.m. Members can participate in the club’s door prizes, refreshments, coin auction, coin raffle and group discussions regarding currency and coins. Refreshments will be provided. Leisure World residents can have their coins evaluated at no cost.

The Cribbage Club provided Arby’s sandwiches and chips to start the holiday celebration last Tuesday. Terry Thrift made the the arrangements for the light meal. Myra Baker and Carrie Kistner assisted with serving. Irvene Bernstein was one point away from winning her first star with a total of 846 out of a possible perfect score of 847. Second place went to Pat Swope with a score of 837 while

The Leisure World Scrabble Club met four times between Nov. 30 and Dec. 21. There were 40 scores above 300, two of which were higher than 400. There were also 20 bingos—the use of all seven tiles in one move. Bob Ruderman led with 11 scores above 300, 12 bingos and a high point total of 472. Diane Seeger topped 300 ten times, had two bingos, and a best score of 373. Wanda Bemben had six

Two dance classes are held every Saturday in Clubhouse 6, Section C, at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. In January, Candice Davis will teach East Coast swing on Saturdays at 9 a.m. and foxtrot at 10 a.m. to the Saturday Morning Dance Classs group. New topics are voted on each month. Classes are $7 per person. Partners are not needed. For more information, contact President William Young at 408-858-3560.

There will be two free fireworks shows in Long Beach on New Year’s Eve: one at 9 p.m. and one at midnight. People can watch the fireworks from anywhere along the coast, like Shoreline Aquatic Park or Shoreline Village. Harbor Breeze Cruises is also hosting a special night of fireworks during a cruise along the Long Beach Harbor. Boarding starts at 7:30 p.m. and the boat departs at 8 p.m. Fireworks

The Photo Arts Club will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. The assignment is to photograph an image with lots of texture. It could be something small or large, but a major part of the photograph must be “razor sharp”. If the background is slightly (or definitely) out of focus, that is okay, because it will emphasize the object or subject. Backlighting or side lighting

This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. Gerri I have a good friend named Gerri who writes sweet poems that are merry. She writes short stories, too when she’s given a clue, like ghost stories that you’d find scary! —Ethel Ina Carter, member of LW Creative Writer’s Club