ROLLIN' THUNDER CLUB Rollin' Thunder Club members thanked co-founders Tom and Pat Davis (pictured) for their time and dedication in building the club. Rollin' Thunder was founded 13 years ago. Tom and Pat have recently stepped down as key offi cers. But the club rolls on with new board members and President Roy Nakamura. Rollin' Thunder meets on the fi rst Monday of each month

by Ellen Kabelitz LW contributor We have three wonderful daughters and seven precious grandchildren. The three families live in three different states, so you can imagine that planning a mutually agreeable date to get together is a huge challenge. But after six months of coordination, this year we chose to have our annual family reunion June 2326 at beautiful Big Bear Lake. With last fall’s

Iconic '70s band performs at Hollywood Bowl July 3 by Debbi Fudge LW contributor Over 17,000 people can be seated in the Hollywood Bowl, which is the largest naturally-formed amphitheater in the USA. On July 3, Leisure World resident Debbi Fudge was among the 17,000 people listening to the Earth, Wind & Fire band. This iconic band still has three original members from 1972 playing

The Gong Club will hold a “Christmas in July” themed party on Friday, July 25, in Clubhouse 6, with an any-way-you-like it happy hour starting at 6 p.m. Six volunteer helpers are needed to assist with setup by 5. Interested volunteers should contact Lu DeSantis by text or call 310-686-4763 as soon as possible. Host DeSantis will introduce two special Leisure World residents who will discuss

Karaoke folks love birthday parties. Ellen Brannigan, a popular performer, celebrated hers with family and friends at the July 9 karaoke party. She and Vito Villamor joined together singing “One Day at a Time.” All are welcome to join Wednesday night karaoke parties, which feature a fast-paced variety of music sung by LW neighbors. Ruby Johnson delivered a beautiful, dramatic ballad. Karen

AMPHITHEATER CONCERT Abbey Road Beatles Tribute Thursday, July 10, 7:30 p.m. Amphitheater Elite Sponsor: Gasper Monteer Realty Sponsors: Athens Services, RoseHealth Insurance Abbey Road will bring a musically and visually satisfying Beatles tribute act to Leisure World tonight. The band features tight harmonies, note-for-note renditions, custom costumes, vintage instruments, Liverpudlian