By David LaCascia LW contributor Shuffleboard—more precisely, deck or floor shuffleboard— is a game in which players use cues to push weighted discs, sending them gliding down a narrow court, with the purpose of having them come to rest within a marked scoring area. There are no complicated rules, and it’s fairly easy to command the game with some practice. It requires more strategy

Hui O Hula surprised October birthday girl Shirley Sweeney of Mutual 3 (seated front row, left, in sweater) with a hula program as well as a birthday song in her name. During the performance, Sweeney's friend Lynn Baidack of Mutual 6 handed out birthday cupcakes-chocolate with orange frosting-to the neighbors in attendance. This month, Hui O Hula will practice holiday mele/songs twice a week.

Daisy Ramor (center) shows a dance to the song "Hear My Song" by Elvis Presley. Under Jojo Weingart's leadership, members are invited to perform their favorite dances. Classes are held at Veterans Plaza every Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. (fourth Wednesdays are 3-4:30 p.m.). All participants are required to wear face masks and follow social-distancing rules. Wear exercise shoes;