The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra will perform Sunday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. The Velvetones are Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards—music for dreaming and dancing—under the direction of Jeff Plum. The Velvetones play in Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sunday evenings of each month. People are encouraged to grab their dancing

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 Santa can be shared

LW OPERA CLUB All are welcome to watch a free screening of Antonin Dvorak’s “Rusalka” on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 1:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Learning Center. The mysterious story of a water nymph had been making its rounds for many years before 1900—as a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen and many other writers—before it was drafted by the Czech librettist Jaroslav Kvapil and sent

MOVIE MATINEE Before the Thanksgiving festivities begin, the GRF Recreation Department invites residents to come watch a family story: “The Fabelmans.” The movie matinee will be screened Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. People can bring their own snacks and beverages to enjoy the complimentary show. The 2022 movie, rated PG13, is 2 hours and 31 minutes long and directed

TRAVELING TIGERS The Traveling Tigers will meet Wednesday, Nov. 20, at noon in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. The meeting will begin with a potluck. Those who want to participate should bring a dish to share and, if needed, a coffee cup. After the potluck, there will be a short business meeting at 1 p.m. and then a presentation by Rick Flores on his travels to India at 1:15. Flores is a long-term

Cabaret Entertainers will welcome back Vinyl Rock to the weekend dance lineup on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Clubhouse 4 at 7 p.m. All are welcome but guests must be accompanied by the resident who invites them. Vinyl Rock is an Orange Countybased band consisting of eight members who passionately perform classic rock, pop and Motown tunes primarily from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Vinyl Rock performs

Thursday, Nov. 14: Domino’s Pizza at Clubhouse 6—Call ahead for special orders, wings and salads at 562-493-2212. On site from 4-6 p.m.; cash and cards accepted. Monday, Nov. 18: Kiki’s Cuban Food at Clubhouse 6— Explore a variety of Cuban specialties, from slow roasted pork to plantains and vegan dishes. Truck will be on site from 4-6 p.m.; cash and cards accepted. Tuesday, Nov.