In Library Leads, library staff highlight exciting new additions to the library collection that are worth checking out. “One Of Us is Lying,” by Karen M. McManus Genre: Thriller, Fiction When one of five students in detention is found dead, his high-profile classmates—including a brainy intellectual, a popular beauty, a drug dealer on probation and an all-star athlete—are investigated

The Woman’s Club of Leisure World will meet Nov. 4 in Clubhouse 2. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the meeting begins at 1:30. This month, the Woman’s Club will donate to We Care of Los Alamitos, a local organization that aids veterans, families and seniors who need assistance in securing food, housing and other essential needs. After, members can enjoy light refreshments and entertainment

The American Legion Post and American Legion Auxiliary will host a family-friendly flea market on Dec. 6 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. There is no admission fee. There will be plenty of Christmas gifts to purchase. The Navel Sea Cadets will be in attendance to help the sellers and shoppers. The Post will be selling breakfast and lunch items in the Chow Hall. The flea market is a fundraiser

The Entertainers Club will sponsor a live performance by Easy Rider, featuring rock ‘n’ roll and country music on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 7-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. The band features Jim Nau on lead guitar and vocals; Leisure World resident Mike Simpson on lead vocals and rhythm guitar; Tom Lawlor on bass; and Greg Schive on drums. The band performs classic rock and country hits meant for

Every Wednesday in Clubhouse 1 is lively with music, laughter and friendship during the Karaoke Club’s weekly karaoke nights, held on Wednesdays from 5:30-9:30. The audience encourages shy singers and seasoned performers alike. On Oct. 22, Stephanie Burkland delivered a fine pop favorite, “Be My Baby.” The catchy beat of Mariza Jouquin’s tune kept people tapping their feet. David

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY by Pat Kruger LW contributor One stress of the holiday season is cards—to send or not to send, to remember to whom you sent cards in other years, to write a personal note or a generic letter, to include photos and get them processed, and postage prices are up again. Remember that stress-relieving books are on sale at half-price, filled with ideas that may help people

The GRF Recreation Department is offering residents a cultural day trip to the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Tickets are now on sale for this special outing, which includes round-trip transportation, museum admission, a guided tour, lunch and an exclusive behindthe- scenes experience. The bus will leave from the Amphitheater parking lot at 9 a.m. and

The Dancers & Mixers Club dance will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Clubhouse 4 from 7-9 p.m. The group dances to live ballroom dance music supplied by Leisure World’s own Linda Herman. Her digital instrument can sound like a big band or an intimate trio—and anything in between. The Dancers & Mixers is a friendly club that welcomes all levels of dancers. A number of club members just

COMMUNITY GARDENS Shareholders interested in leasing a first or second plot in the LW Community Gardens must first fill out the online application. To access the online application, visit www. lwsb.com, select “Community” from the dropdown menu and click “Community Gardens Application.” Applying online will generate an appointment date for the resident to come to the Recreation Office.