The spring 2023 Leisure World NOCE semester begins on Jan. 13 and ends on May 27. Before the semester begins, students will need to register for classes beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 6. New and returning students will be able to register for the spring semester one of two ways: 1. Attend NOCE’s in-person registration event at the Clubhouse 3 Learning Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6 which will be held from

North/South winners in the six-table game on Nov. 3 were Sharon Beran and Gene Yaffee with a 59% game. East/ West winners were Bettyanne Houts and Angela Sokoloff with a 55.5% game. With a 62.2% game Sibyl Smith and Diane Schmitz were North/South winners in the eight-table game on Nov. 4; second were Linda and Dick Stein with a 61.01% game. East/ West winners were Glenn Barry and Dan Frank with

Elizabeth Butterfield will introduce residents to the world of mixed-medium arts. Classes will explore a variety of techniques such as acrylic painting, collage, finger painting and the assembly of unique found objects. Space is limited and will be offered on a first-come, firstserved basis. Classes are held every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. in the Art Room, Clubhouse 4. Donations are welcome.

The Garden Club will meet on Monday, Nov. 21, in Clubhouse 2 at 1:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Monty McDivitt, president of the Niguel Botanical Preserve Board of Directors, who will talk about the preserve and native plants. The Niguel Botanical Preserve is an 18-acre nature preserve in Laguna Niguel, with extensive collections of Mediterranean climate plants. McDivitt has been volunteering

The Woman’s Club tabletop games will be held on Friday, Nov. 18. Club members will play from noon-4 pm. Members, friends and visitors are welcome to bring and/or join any game they enjoy. Re f reshments are served, including sweet treats, coffee, and hot water for tea and hot cocoa. Some gamers like to bring their own lunches. Those in attendance are asked to donate $1 to help support

The Yahtzee Club will hold a harvest potluck Nov. 18 for Yahtzee players. The club will eat at 1 p.m. and games will start at 1:30. Those attending should bring a finger food. The club will also provide a dish. Nov. 4 winners are as follows: Julie Milburn, most Yahtzees; Pat Wilson, highest score; Marilyn Moody and Kathy Russell tied for lowest score; and the door prize went to Lyn Doyle. The club