Fifty players turned out for the Nov. 9 poker tournament, which made for a great time for all participants win or lose. High hand winners were Brent Covington (9999J) and K.C.Lee (AAAKK). Mike Gass won a prize for playing and winning with the promo hand of 10-5. As the winners of their original table, the final table players were Larry Slutsky (sixth), Katie Hamilton (fifth), Erika Greenwood (fourth),

This is the first of a multi-part series authored by Mutual 1 resident Deanna Sciaraffa about the experiences of Mutual 3 resident Evie Chapman in Tanzania, Africa. The rest of her story will be published in future editions of the LW Weekly. by Deanna Sciaraffa LW contributor When I learned that Mutual 3 resident Evie Chapman had climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, I knew immediately that I wanted to

COMMUNITY GARDENS Spots are available for immediate lease at the the Community Gardens, where gardens are flourishing and fresh produce is ripening. Would-be gardeners can visit the Leisure World website, www. lwsb.com, to sign up. Find the Community tab, then choose Community Garden Waitlist and complete the online form. Applicants will receive a letter from the Recreation Department

WEEKEND DANCES Abilene will host its regular dance this Saturday, Nov. 23, in Clubhouse 2, starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30, but reserving tables is prohibited. Abilene is Leisure World’s No. 1 country rock band, going strong for 22 years. Abilene highlights Robin Johnston on guitar, Jim Greer on drums, featured vocalist Tina Schaffer on keyboards, Greg Johnson on keyboards, Doug Decker

GRF EVENTS The GRF Recreation Department invites residents, their families and friends to join the community’s official Christmas tree lighting and Santa’s big arrival Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 4:30 p.m. in Veterans Plaza. People will be serenaded with holiday carolers, visit with friendly neighborhood elves and sit with Santa to discuss their behavior this year (good and bad). Photos with

ART LEAGUE Art League’s Spotlight on the Artist reception will be held on Nov. 22 at Clubhouse 4 from 1-3:30 p.m. The featured artist is Yevette Louie, a multi-talented artisan and artist. Louie is also a current vice president of the Lapidary Club and active member of the Art League, Ceramics Club, Photo Arts Club and the Culinary Club. Louie and her husband lived and travelled on a sailboat

In Library Leads, Library staff highlights new additions to the library collection that are worth checking out. “Burn” by Peter Heller Genre: Thriller/Suspense Longtime hunting buddies stumble out of the woods and into a post-apocalyptic Maine after their two-week, off-thegrid moose hunt, forcing them to fight their way home amidst bewildering secessionist violence and a shocking discovery.

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL CLUB “Step into Christmas” is the theme for the Let the Good Times Roll Club’s holiday show and dance on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Clubhouse 2. Those who are especially fond of holiday music are invited to join the festivites and listen to holiday specials like “Winter Wonderland,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” “Marshmallow World”