The Cribbage Club provided Arby’s sandwiches and chips to start the holiday celebration last Tuesday. Terry Thrift made the the arrangements for the light meal. Myra Baker and Carrie Kistner assisted with serving. Irvene Bernstein was one point away from winning her first star with a total of 846 out of a possible perfect score of 847. Second place went to Pat Swope with a score of 837 while

The Leisure World Scrabble Club met four times between Nov. 30 and Dec. 21. There were 40 scores above 300, two of which were higher than 400. There were also 20 bingos—the use of all seven tiles in one move. Bob Ruderman led with 11 scores above 300, 12 bingos and a high point total of 472. Diane Seeger topped 300 ten times, had two bingos, and a best score of 373. Wanda Bemben had six

Two dance classes are held every Saturday in Clubhouse 6, Section C, at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. In January, Candice Davis will teach East Coast swing on Saturdays at 9 a.m. and foxtrot at 10 a.m. to the Saturday Morning Dance Classs group. New topics are voted on each month. Classes are $7 per person. Partners are not needed. For more information, contact President William Young at 408-858-3560.

There will be two free fireworks shows in Long Beach on New Year’s Eve: one at 9 p.m. and one at midnight. People can watch the fireworks from anywhere along the coast, like Shoreline Aquatic Park or Shoreline Village. Harbor Breeze Cruises is also hosting a special night of fireworks during a cruise along the Long Beach Harbor. Boarding starts at 7:30 p.m. and the boat departs at 8 p.m. Fireworks

The Photo Arts Club will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 9. The assignment is to photograph an image with lots of texture. It could be something small or large, but a major part of the photograph must be “razor sharp”. If the background is slightly (or definitely) out of focus, that is okay, because it will emphasize the object or subject. Backlighting or side lighting

This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. Gerri I have a good friend named Gerri who writes sweet poems that are merry. She writes short stories, too when she’s given a clue, like ghost stories that you’d find scary! —Ethel Ina Carter, member of LW Creative Writer’s Club

This feature showcases original poems by members of the Creative Writers Club of Leisure World and other GRF members. The Joy of Jasmine’s Fragrance Fragrance wafts through the air from the open window. Pink jasmine bursts like a very bright smiling face. “Hey, last spring we met, and this spring again, you give joy to me.” I have a relationship with jasmine from my early days

At the organizational meeting of the 2023 executive board, the following officers were elected unanimously: Larry Slutsky, president; Fred Reker, vice president; Gene Yaffee, secretary; Russ Gray, treasurer; Ellen Kice, parlimentarian; Linda Nye, director-at-large. Overall winners in the five-table Howell game on Dec. 15 were Joan Tschirki and Sue Fardette with a 64% game. Second were Lynn Danielson

The winners on Dec. 8 were Tony Dodero, first, 12,510; Suzanne Parks, second, 11,800; Gail Colden, third, 10,710; Antonia Zupancich, 10,700. The winners on Dec. 17 were Irene Perkins, first, 10,550; Julia Troise, second, 10,520; Gayle Colden and Margo Dodero, a tie for third, 10,480; and Donna Gorman, fourth, 9,640. The winners on Dec. 19 were Diana Lambert, first, 13,540; Tony Dodero, second,