SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB The Shuffleboard Club’s board of directors is reviewing options for winter season league competitions. The first set of winter competitions will be announced at the annual Christmas/holiday party, Saturday, Dec. 9, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, beginning at 5 p.m. Sally Fowler, the renowned holiday decorator, promises a magical Christmas stage in which everyone can enjoy Christmas

LEISURE WORLD WALKING CLUB Tom Pontac, founder of the Leisure World Walking Club, came in first place at the Seal Beach 5K Turkey Trot Nov. 18. His age group was 85-120 years old, proving that it’s never too late. Pontac took 30 minutes off his last race time in October at the Aquarium of the Pacific 5K. He saw a young disabled girl who had just run her first 1K race and gave her his first

The in Clubhouse 3, Room 6, at 1 p.m. There will be a halftime social to interact with friends and neighbors. The club meets the first, third and fifth Fridays of each month. For more information, contact Diane Seeger at 562-533-5997. —Diane Seeger

The Cribbage Club meets every Tuesday at noon in Clubhouse 1. Yearly dues are $5 and a $1 fee is collected each week to play. Members arriving by 12:15 are assured a place to play. Refreshments are served noon to 12:15 with club announcements at 12:25. Play begins at 12:30. Seven games are played. In celebration of Thanksgiving, last week a variety of pies was provided by the club. Serving the

The next general meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 12:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. This is the annual holiday luncheon. Turkey Shoot winners will be announced and point money will be distributed. Last week’s tournament, the second and final week of the Turkey Shoot, had 35 women golfers participating. The women played for low gross, low net and putts. A flight winners: Low gross:

GUYS AND GALS GOLF TOURNAMENT There will be a 54-person scramble/shotgun on Dec. 6 at 7:30 a.m. This is the third time this has been undertaken and has been enjoyed by everyone. Those who would like to play should call Steve Moody at 424-213-3002 or 562-421-1976 prior to Dec. 5. The first Guys and Gals Tournament of November was played on the 15th at the Turtle Lake Golf Course. The weather

The Ladies “Q” Pool Club is a place for women in Leisure World to get together to play pool. The club meets every Monday from 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 1. In addition, a meeting is held on the first Monday of the month to discuss club issues, followed by a game of pool. The pool room is open from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Members are encouraged to practice at their leisure. The goal of the

LWer Heidi Stone was a coach and supportive paddler in the International Dragon Boat Federation World Championships, helping lead a national team for the United States in the paradragon division. Paradragons are dragon boat paddlers with some sort of physical, neurological, sensory, developmental or intellectual impairment. by Heidi Stone LW contributor I began standup paddleboarding in

The Leisure World Community Orchestra will host its free annual holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. All are welcome to attend. People are encourged to arrive early as seating may be limited. The 40-plus-piece orchestra has been rehearsing twice a week since September under the direction of Dr. Samuel Kim. Music will include “Light Cavalry Overture,” Haydn’s “Toy