HUI O HULA-HAWAIIAN DANCE CLUB Hui O Hula, the Leisure World Hawaiian dance club, invites all residents to take hula dance lessons and sway to the rhythm of the Hawaiian surf song “He‘eia,” a spirited tribute to King Kalākaua, the Merrie Monarch, known for his love of surfing and royal swagger. Hula lessons are held every week on Tuesdays at Clubhouse 6 and Thursdays at Veterans Plaza.

Gong Club's 'Christmas in July' show was full of laughter and cheer The Gong Club’s July 25 “Christmas in July” themed show began with happy hour snacks, Christmas songs and a snowball fight with balloons. Stephanie Kleinerman kept spirits bright by playing Christmas songs on stage at the grand piano. A new format featured commercial breaks highlighting other LW clubs. Bev Bender, LW’s

The Coin Club will meet Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. The club meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Members can have coins viewed and questions answered. People can view coins, followed by a business meeting and an education session. The topic of the August meeting will be “What Gives Coins Value.” Video speaker Rod Gillis, education director at the American Numismatic

The Distinguished Speaker Series at the Long Beach Terrace Theater begins in October. Tickets to hear insights from some of today’s most influential leaders are on sale now. This year’s speakers include: • Oct. 23: Ella Al-Shamahi, a paleoanthropologist, National Geographic explorer and acclaimed BBC presenter, will share discoveries from the front lines of science and explore how curiosity,

Legends of Rock returns to Clubhouse 2 on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 6-8:30 p.m., sponsored by the LW Pickleball Players Club. The band performs every second Wednesday of the month. Led by Jon Pearlstone on vocals, guitar and harmonica, the band features Laura Gardner on vocals and percussion; Tony Burris on drums and vocals; John Sanchez on bass; and career musician Karl Aranjo on lead guitar. Together