Velvetones The Velvetones Ballroom Dance Orchestra is Leisure World’s own professional big band, playing big band swing and jazz standards Sunday, April 6, from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4 and again on April 27 due to the Easter holiday. Normally, the Velvetones play regularly at Clubhouse 4 on the first and third Sundays. Vinyl Rock Vinyl Rock will perform Saturday, April 19, in Clubhouse 4

TRIBUTE TO RAFAEL MENDEZ Richard Freedman on trumpet and Yuri Lotakov at the piano will perform a concert in tribute to legendary composer Rafael Mendez at 3 p.m. on April 13 in Clubhouse 4. The legendary Mexican-American trumpeter, composer, arranger, actor and teacher Rafael Mendez (1906-1981) was famous for his tone, range, technique and unparalleled double tonguing. He was also the

RESTAURANT REVIEW Golden Corral Buffet 17308 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, 90706 562-925-5557 by Debbi Fudge LW contributor In March, Sandy Bush and I selected the Golden Corral Buffet in Bellflower to review because of Sandy’s positive dining experiences some years ago at its San Bernardino location. Recognizing that change is mostly what we can count on today, we decided to experience

Ben Berg is a steady guest at karaoke, choosing the popular front table. He is always joined by a host of others who come to enjoy the music. It was a noisy night in Clubhouse 1 celebrating the birthday of host Walter Bier. Jeff Sacks sang a nice folk song. Nina DeRosa performed a dramatic “Wade in the Water.” Karen Morris kept the audience rockin’ with her song choice. The easygoing style of