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Velvetones set to play Sunday

The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is 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 at Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. Grab your dancing shoes and join us this Sunday. The Big Band Sound—that uniquely American combination of reeds, brass,

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Velvetones set to play Sunday

The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is 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 at Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. Grab your dancing shoes and join us this Sunday. The Big Band Sound—that uniquely American combination of reeds, brass,

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Posted on January 17, 2024

Country Western karaoke hits the stage on Jan. 24

COMMUNITY KARAOKE The annual Country Western Karaoke Jamboree is coming Wednesday, Jan. 24, to Clubhouse 1 at 5:30 p.m. Don those cowboy hats and boots and get ready for folk, bluegrass and blues music sung by energetic karaoke folks. It’s always a fun night as feet tap and hands clap to the beat. Everyone is welcome for a lively evening. Richard Yokomi began last week’s evening with

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Country Western karaoke hits the stage on Jan. 24

COMMUNITY KARAOKE The annual Country Western Karaoke Jamboree is coming Wednesday, Jan. 24, to Clubhouse 1 at 5:30 p.m. Don those cowboy hats and boots and get ready for folk, bluegrass and blues music sung by energetic karaoke folks. It’s always a fun night as feet tap and hands clap to the beat. Everyone is welcome for a lively evening. Richard Yokomi began last week’s evening with

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Posted on January 17, 2024

Hui O Hula

Everyone is welcome to Hui O Hula, LW’s Hawaiian dance club. Hula classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. Tuesday’s class is held upstairs, in the mirror room, at Clubhouse 6, and Thursday’s class meets at Veterans Plaza or inside Clubhouse 3 if the weather is unfavorable. Hula should be performed without shoes. Bring a pair of socks or booties because the floor can be cold

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Hui O Hula

Everyone is welcome to Hui O Hula, LW’s Hawaiian dance club. Hula classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. Tuesday’s class is held upstairs, in the mirror room, at Clubhouse 6, and Thursday’s class meets at Veterans Plaza or inside Clubhouse 3 if the weather is unfavorable. Hula should be performed without shoes. Bring a pair of socks or booties because the floor can be cold

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Posted on January 17, 2024

GRF bus trips to The Lion King and Michael Jackson Musical

GRF bus trips to The Lion King and Michael Jackson Musical Recreation will kick off 2024 with two highly anticipated GRF bus trips to The Lion King, and Michael Jackson Musical at Segerstrom Costa Mesa. Both trips are expected to sell out when tickets become available at the Recreation Department on Jan. 19. The Lion King has been experienced by over 100 million people around the globe and

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GRF bus trips to The Lion King and Michael Jackson Musical

GRF bus trips to The Lion King and Michael Jackson Musical Recreation will kick off 2024 with two highly anticipated GRF bus trips to The Lion King, and Michael Jackson Musical at Segerstrom Costa Mesa. Both trips are expected to sell out when tickets become available at the Recreation Department on Jan. 19. The Lion King has been experienced by over 100 million people around the globe and

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Posted on January 17, 2024

Video Producers Club hours scheduled

Joe Osuna, vice president of the Producers Club, is conducting a editing class on Mondays that is now closed to new students. If anyone has a pressing video matter, he is available by appointment via email at joosuna29a@gmail.com. Jack Haskins volunteers Tuesdays to answer questions about the club and will be available from a.m.-noon at the loft room at the of the Amphitheater. Cristina Vegas

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Video Producers Club hours scheduled

Joe Osuna, vice president of the Producers Club, is conducting a editing class on Mondays that is now closed to new students. If anyone has a pressing video matter, he is available by appointment via email at joosuna29a@gmail.com. Jack Haskins volunteers Tuesdays to answer questions about the club and will be available from a.m.-noon at the loft room at the of the Amphitheater. Cristina Vegas

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Posted on January 17, 2024

LW Genealogy Club

The regular monthly meeting of the LW Genealogy Club is scheduled for Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. This is the annual Bingo Game Day—lots of fun is guaranteed and possibly new genealogy terminology will be learned. Come join the fun and bring items to use for prizes—it’s a great way to unload those unwanted gifts or do some after-Christmas cleaning. Resolve to get more involved

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LW Genealogy Club

The regular monthly meeting of the LW Genealogy Club is scheduled for Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. This is the annual Bingo Game Day—lots of fun is guaranteed and possibly new genealogy terminology will be learned. Come join the fun and bring items to use for prizes—it’s a great way to unload those unwanted gifts or do some after-Christmas cleaning. Resolve to get more involved

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Posted on January 17, 2024

Gardening Event

South Coast Orchid Society, Inc. will present a program by Scott McGregor on “Searching for Blue”, the story of the quest for blue orchids, on Monday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St. in Long Beach. Blue orchids have a mystique— exotic, rare and unobtainable. They are an object of desire for books, movies, perfumes and much more. McGregor

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Gardening Event

South Coast Orchid Society, Inc. will present a program by Scott McGregor on “Searching for Blue”, the story of the quest for blue orchids, on Monday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Whaley Park Community Center, 5620 E. Atherton St. in Long Beach. Blue orchids have a mystique— exotic, rare and unobtainable. They are an object of desire for books, movies, perfumes and much more. McGregor

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Posted on January 17, 2024

LW Art League

Digital art is taking over many aspects of art in general and the LW Art League is joining in the action. The league is seeking Leisure World residents interested in investigating this new aspect of digital imaging via the computer. Because this is new and the league is at the beginning of this method of computer generated imaging, it will be using the inexpensive Corel’s Painter Essentials,

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LW Art League

Digital art is taking over many aspects of art in general and the LW Art League is joining in the action. The league is seeking Leisure World residents interested in investigating this new aspect of digital imaging via the computer. Because this is new and the league is at the beginning of this method of computer generated imaging, it will be using the inexpensive Corel’s Painter Essentials,

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Posted on January 17, 2024

Saturday Morning Dance Class

There are two dance classes every Saturday morning in Clubhouse 6 (second floor). In January the classes are cha-cha at 9 a.m., followed by Foxtrot at 10. Each class is $7 per person. The class participants vote on new dance topics every month. Prior dance experience is not necessary and partners are not required. For more information, contact Howard Small at 516-659-3314.

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Saturday Morning Dance Class

There are two dance classes every Saturday morning in Clubhouse 6 (second floor). In January the classes are cha-cha at 9 a.m., followed by Foxtrot at 10. Each class is $7 per person. The class participants vote on new dance topics every month. Prior dance experience is not necessary and partners are not required. For more information, contact Howard Small at 516-659-3314.

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Posted on January 17, 2024

Leisure Time Dancers

The Leisure Time Dancers hold classes on Monday afternoons in the dance studio, upstairs in Clubhouse 6. The Hustle will be the new dance at 2 p.m., followed by a continuation of the Rumba at 3. Beginners are welcome. No partner is necessary. The class will rotate so everyone dances. A review of basics is included. The cost is $8 per person for one class; $12 per person for two classes in a

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Leisure Time Dancers

The Leisure Time Dancers hold classes on Monday afternoons in the dance studio, upstairs in Clubhouse 6. The Hustle will be the new dance at 2 p.m., followed by a continuation of the Rumba at 3. Beginners are welcome. No partner is necessary. The class will rotate so everyone dances. A review of basics is included. The cost is $8 per person for one class; $12 per person for two classes in a

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Posted on January 17, 2024

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Velvetones set to play Sunday

Velvetones set to play Sunday

Country Western karaoke hits the stage on Jan. 24

Country Western karaoke hits the stage on Jan. 24

Hui O Hula

Hui O Hula

GRF bus trips to The Lion King and Michael Jackson Musical

GRF bus trips to The Lion King and Michael Jackson Musical

Video Producers Club hours scheduled

Video Producers Club hours scheduled

LW Genealogy Club

LW Genealogy Club

Gardening Event

Gardening Event

LW Art League

LW Art League

Saturday Morning Dance Class

Saturday Morning Dance Class

Leisure Time Dancers

Leisure Time Dancers

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