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 Long Beach Orchestra’s first of five 2022-2023 concerts will start on Oct. 1 with Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony, followed by Mendelssohn’s Violin Symphony played by master violinist Concertmaster Roger Wilkie. The final major musical piece of the evening will be Beethoven’s powerful fifth symphony. Tickets can be purchased for the concert, series and bus transportation to and from

The registration procedure for North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) classes in LW is changing as of the upcoming fall semester. Students will be able to register in person or online beginning Aug. 2. An in-person registration event will be held in Clubhouse 4 starting at 9 a.m. Students must be able to sign into myGateway ( mg.nocccd.edu) with their Banner IDs and a password prior to attending

The Leisure World Orchestra will present its first outdoor concert at Veterans Plaza at 11 a.m. on July 29, as part of Life Options Expo, located between Clubhouse 3 and the LW library. Come early to get a good seat under the canopy. The orchestra now has over 40 players and hopes to continue to grow under the direction of Samuel Kim, the new conductor. Selections include Haydn’s Surprise

The Leisure World Duplicate Bridge Club play starts at 12:30 p.m on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Clubhouse 1. Players should arrive no later than noon to confirm their reservations. Reservations can be made at any game using the sign-up sheets or contact Sharon Beran at (562) 308-7838 or hbsharonb@gmail.com no later than 10 a.m. on game day. North/south winners in the five-table

The 2022 Amphitheater music festival started June 30 with a 12-show lineup at the 2,500-seat Amphitheater located behind the LW News Office in the GRF Administration compex. Nonresident 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

weekend training sessions: • Friday, Sept. 30, from 6-9 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 7, from 6-9 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information or to register, email WestCountyCertAcademy@ gmail.com or call (714) 229-6625.