There’s something for everyone in LW

AMENITY UPDATE

by Kathy Thayer

GRF Recreation Manager

Leisure World Seal Beach is a haven for anyone who loves music, from classical to classic rock and everything in between.

GRF sponsors four weekend dances a month, three of them in Clubhouse 4 and one in Clubhouse 2.

Residents who’ve been here a while may have already enjoyed the swing and jazz sounds of the Velvetones. If classic rock is more to your taste, Vinyl Rock plays monthly, as does Leisure World’s country rock band, Abilene. But there is so much more musically going on that people might not know about.

Dancers and Mixers features Mutual 12 resident Linda Herman on the accordion, belting out a wide variety of tunes residents and their guests can dance to on the first Tuesday of the month in Clubhouse 4. The Pickleball Club sponsors Legends of Rock, led by Mutual 17 resident Jon Pearlstone on the second Wednesday each month in Clubhouse 2. Pearlstone also performs a Bob Dylan concert at Veterans Plaza.

Also drawing them in at Veterans Plaza are Mike Simpson and Vicki Van Ert with their mellow soft rock stylings, sponsored by the Entertainers Club. Check the Announcements section on www.lwsb.com and the LW Weekly to see when these concerts are coming.

Love ballroom dancing? Join Dancing Feet in Clubhouse 2 on the third Sunday evening each month. They host a practice and line dance each Monday night and welcome new members and guests.

Several performing arts clubs entertain periodically for large audiences. From the Theater Club to the doowop sounds of Let the Good Times Roll, which offers fun for everyone.Those who love to perform will want to visit Clubhouse 1 every Wednesday night for Community Karaoke to take a turn at the mic.

Fans of Brahms or Beethoven should plan to see Yuri Lotakov, concert pianist, who will perform Oct. 22 at 3 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. He’ll show off the new Roland digital piano (he has one like it at home), sponsored by the Vietnamese and French clubs. His last concert, featuring the works of Chopin, blew away the audience. Not to be outdone, the LW Orchestra boasts many accomplished musicians who meet twice weekly and always welcome new recruits. They will perform a holiday concert in Clubhouse 4 in December.

Looking to polish your dancing skills or just looking for a fun way to exercise? LW clubs offer 15 opportunities to kick up your heels, from ballet to Zumba. There is a dance class to suit every taste, and no partner is needed.

Reach out to Recreation for more information or check out club listings at www.lwsb.com/activeliving and in the LW Weekly.