Pool opening to precede Cinco de Mayo festivities

by Kathy Thayer

Recreation Manager

We’re on! The pools are filled and the ribbon cutting ceremony, facility tours and surf band concert will start at 3 p.m., today, May 5, at the Aquatic Center.

The Cinco de Mayo event will immediately follow at 5 p.m. at Clubhouse 6. Come out and enjoy Koffel’s famous virgin margaritas and a variety of Mexican and American food from its truck. The pool opening will include tours, speeches, a ribbon cutting and a performance by surf band Venturesmania, featuring Deke Dickerson.

Residents can see the new pool and hot tub facilities starting at 3 p.m. Swimming won’t be allowed until after final government agencies’ inspections.

The dancing and fun moves to Clubhouse 6 at 5 p.m. in the parking lot, as well as inside. Everyone is welcome to keep the party going with a live mariachi band, Alas de Angel, featuring singer Genesis Paz. The first floor of the clubhouse will be closed to normal activities, including table tennis. The second floor Fitness Center will remain closed for the day.

This is a residents-only event as it is expected to be one of the most popular of the year and the space is historically filled to capacity inside and outside the clubhouse. Since parking is extremely limited, a free shuttle from the Clubhouse 4 parking lot will run continuously starting at 2:30 p.m. and ending at 7:30. LWers are asked to take advantage of this park-and-ride service, provided by GRF Transportation Department. Look for the signs that say “Event Bus” at the clubhouses or call (562) 431-6586, ext. 372, for more information.

For general information, contact Kathy Thayer at kathyt@ lwsb.com.