All residents are invited to join the Schmooze Club for “A Klezmer Hanukkah” on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby and Room 9. The guest entertainer is renowned klezmer and jazz clarinetist Leo Chelyapov. Refreshments will be served at 10 a.m. in Room 9. The program will be held in the lobby from 10:30-11:30, where there is room to dance along with Chelyapov’s lively music. Hanukkah

The Nikkei Club has changed its club name to the Japanese American Club. The club is still open to everyone in Leisure World, not just people of Japanese heritage. The club’s annual Christmas luncheon will be held at the East Buffet located at 12100 E. Carson St., Hawaiian Gardens, on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. Everyone is responsible for paying $15 for their own lunch; drinks are extra. The

The FALW will meet on Dec. 11 in Clubhouse 2, Room 3, at 2:30 p.m. New members are welcome to join the multicultural club and all residents are invited to participate in bingo games Dec. 20 in Clubhouse 2 at noon. The FALW Club will hold a “Simbang Gabi,” the celebration of the coming of the birth of Christ, on Wednesday, Dec. 21, in Clubhouse 2 at 5 p.m.

by Mary Larson LW contributor Diana Carey, former vice-chair of the Orange County Democratic Party and a current school board member, was the featured speaker at the LW Democratic Club’s final gathering of the year on Nov. 30. Her presentation titled “Where Do We Go From Here?” ended with a challenge to those in attendance. Before issuing that challenge, Carey outlined current efforts

The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization (Tax ID # 237273105), that has worked to make a positive impact in the Leisure World community since 1973. Over the years, through the support of volunteers, individuals and organizations, the GAF has organized and implemented many programs that have benefitted the community for free. People can make a special donation to the

The following is the GRF Security recap for November. It has been edited for brevity and clarity. FIRE • Nov. 2, 11:25 a.m., Mutual 14 A resident left pot on stove, smoke only, no evacuation. • Nov. 6, 6:46 p.m., Mutual 1 A resident possibly left the oven on. Orange County Fire responded, but there was no fire or smoke. • Nov. 10, 3:30 a.m., Mutual 2 Heating element caused