GRF BUS TRIP The Recreation Department is conducting a GRF bus trip to experience the Nethercutt Museum, featuring a buffet lunch at the Odyssey, on Thursday, Sept. 19. The bus departs from the Amphitheater parking lot at 7:30 a.m., the tour begins at 10 and lunch is 12:30 p.m. The Nethercutt Collection includes over 250 prestigious, antique and exotic vehicles from American and European

AUTHORSPEAK SERIES The LW Library will hold an AuthorSpeak event Friday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m. at Clubhouse 4. The event was previously scheduled to be held near Veterans Plaza, but will be moved inside due to heat. Bianca Schwarz, author of the “Gentleman Spy” mystery romance series, which includes books such as “The Innkeeper’s Daughter,” will speak about her writing career and

People interested in learning more about space, celestial bodies and how the universe works are invited to join free lectures taught by LW resident and retired physics/astronomy teacher Jim Johns on Fridays at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Johns gives PowerPoint presentations on astronomy and cosmology. New topics are introduced weekly, and there’s time for questions. For more information, email jimpoiu@gmail.com

People who are interested in trying karaoke are invited to join the Community Karaoke Club’s Monday practice sessions, which are a non-threatening way to begin. The group meets each Monday upstairs in Clubhouse 6 from 1-3 p.m. The song books include a collection of pop hits, country, gospel, rock, patriotic songs and more. Singers can try out a song or two and find the perfect version and pitch for

GARDEN CLUB All residents are invited to join the LW Garden Club for a tour of the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades on Sept. 26. Tickets are $50 each and include a docent guided tour and a box lunch. The box lunch consists of a turkey sandwich, chips and a cookie. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling Elaine Lee at 714-365-9367 or by attending the Garden Club general meeting