14 May 2025

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Opera Club: ‘Samson et Dalila’

Opera Club: ‘Samson et Dalila’


All are invited to watch Camille Saint-Saens’ “Samson and Delilah” on Tuesday, May 20, at 1:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse 3 Learning Center. Based on the biblical story depicted in the Book of Judges, this 1877 work by Saint-Saens will be introduced by musically knowledgeable club member Lucy Poropat. Act 1 portrays the Hebrews in captivity under the rule of the Philistines despite the exorbitant

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New date set for ‘Art in Bloom’ art  show; deadline to apply is May 30

New date set for ‘Art in Bloom’ art show; deadline to apply is May 30


LW ART LEAGUE At the May 13 meeting of the Leisure World Art League that featured a workshop by celebrated watercolorist Joe Cibere, League Vice-President Ramayana (RB) Baba announced significant changes to the upcoming “Art in Bloom” exhibition, most notably a new date: June 21, one day earlier than originally scheduled, from 4-7 p.m. in the lobby of Clubhouse 3. The event planning committee,

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Learn the language of flowers

Learn the language of flowers


GARDEN CLUB The Garden Club will meet on Monday, May 19, at 1:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. Elizabeth Butterfield will be the featured speaker, sharing her knowledge of “The Language of Flowers” and the hidden messages imparted by the meaning of flowers. One of the club’s favorite speakers, Butterfield can always be counted on to present an informative and entertaining program. She is not

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Library Leads

Library Leads


In Library Leads, LW Library staff highlight new additions to the collection that are worth checking out. “Heartwood,” by Amity Gaige Genre: Thriller, Fiction A search and rescue team race against time when an experienced hiker mysteriously disappears on the Appalachian Trail in Maine. “Abundance,” by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson Genre: Nonfiction, Political A once-in-a-generation,

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