The playground at Larwin Park in Stanton was filled with the sounds of laughter and music as a group of 10-year-olds and their families gathered for Jaiden Riordan-Norwood’s birthday celebration the weekend of June 28. Held outdoors under sunny skies, the highlight of the afternoon was an impromptu mini hula workshop led by Leisure World’s Hawaiian dancers Libby Bond, Lori Chamberlain and

AUTHORSPEAK Academy Award nominee will speak at LW Library on Aug. 8 The Leisure World Library will hold its next AuthorSpeak event at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, inside Clubhouse 4. Nicholas Meyer, Academy Award nominated screenwriter, director and author of nearly a dozen books, will visit the library to speak about his latest novel, “Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram from Hell.” Set

by Gary Fitch GRF Events Coordinator On July 16, a group of Leisure World residents traveled to Laguna Beach to experience the 2025 Pageant of the Masters. They were treated to an unforgettable evening of art, music and theatrical illusion. Before the main performance began, guests explored the Festival of Arts grounds. The juried fine art show featured paintings, photography, jewelry, ceramics

Garden plots are available for lease. To join, visit the Leisure World website, www. lwsb. com. Navigate to the “Community” tab and then select “Community Gardens Application.” Complete the online form. Applicants will receive a letter from the Recreation Department with their assigned spot and instructions to contact the office for an appointment. For more information, contact Julie

In Library Leads, library staff highlight exciting new additions to the LW Library collection. “Polybius,” by Collin Armstrong Genre: Science fiction This shivery novel, based on a terrifying urban legend, is about a small seaside town that descends into chaos when an unusual video game is unveiled at the local arcade. “I Hope You Remember: Poems on Loving, Longing and Living,” by

The CDs for Seniors Club will celebrate summer with a barbecue on Thursday, Aug. 23, at noon in the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. There is a $3 co-pay for members for the sack lunch. The main course is grilled hot dogs. To make sure the club prepares enough food, people should RSVP to Candice Miller via email at seniorcdmusic@gmail.com; or call or text her at 562-884-9311.

ENTERTAINERS CLUB The Entertainers Club will sponsor a live performance by Easy Rider featuring rock ‘n’ roll and country music on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 7-9 p.m. The band features Jim Nau on lead guitar and vocals; Mike Simpson on rhythm guitar and vocals; Tom Lawlor on bass; and Greg Schive on drums. The band performs classic rock and country hits meant for dancing. People are invited