HUI O HULA Hui O Hula, Leisure World’s Hawaiian dance club, welcomes residents looking for a fun and low-impact way to stay active. Free hula dance lessons are offered Tuesdays at 1 p.m. upstairs in Clubhouse 4; and Thursdays at 1 p.m. in the Optum Health Care Center conference room, next to the pharmacy. Stop in anytime to observe or join; participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing

There are a few tickets left for the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance on Tuesday, March 17, in Clubhouse 2, with dinner served at 6 p.m. Tickets are required and cost $25 each or $180 for a table of eight. To purchase tickets, call Martha Destra at 562-225-0037. Irish music will be played in the background and the Legends of Rock Dance Band will provide rock and roll music for dancing. The menu

The Gong Club returns to Clubhouse 2 on Friday, March 27. The talented Eric and Sandy Nelson will bring their unique style to the stage and perform for residents and their guests. Doors open at 5 p.m. for volunteers to help decorate tables and early happy hour friends can begin the party at 5:30 while the band sets up. People should bring their own beverages. A variety of free snacks will be available

Richard Yokomi never fails to deliver an upbeat tune for the Karaoke Club audience, which gathers every Wednesday in Clubhouse 1 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. His song choices get the audience tappin’ their feet and dancing in the aisles. On March 4, David Noble charmed with the cute “Coca Cola Cowboy,” and William Young had a grand time singing the lively “Adalida.” The audience also enjoyed

LAPIDARY & JEWELRY CLUB Beading class for beginners: The Lapidary & Jewelry Club will offer a Beaded Necklace Class on Monday, March 16, at 9:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse 4 Lapidary and Jewelry Studio. Experienced beader Lynne Gehrman will instruct the class. Students will design their own necklaces and learn techniques that can be applied to bracelets and earrings as well. The cost of

The Coconut Breeze Club will host a spring fling dance featuring music by the Coconut Breeze Band and guest artists on Friday, March 27, in Clubhouse 4 from 6-9 p.m. The dance will feature a “do the twist” contest. Admission is free and includes refreshments and beverages; though people can bring their own beverages. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Coconut Breeze Band