14 February 2024

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Community Karaoke

Community Karaoke


Despite a rainy night, 39 karaoke singers arrived in the club’s temporary home in Clubhouse 4 on Feb. 7. The audience listened carefully to the haunting melody “Suzanne” sung by Eileen Merritt. The song “Flowers” sung by Mariza Joaquin has a surprisingly strong beat that encouraged the dancers to move. The audience loved hearing songs about rain performed by Nina Tordorov, William

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Taxes preparation for Korean speakers available

Taxes preparation for Korean speakers available


KOREAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION The Korean American Association will provide free tax preparation every Thursday in February from 1-4 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 6. Those who made less than $80,000 in 2023 can receive help from IRS tax experts to file for free and potentially receive a tax refund. The Good Hands Foundation volunteers will prepare tax reports for LW residents. Most of the

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Sunshine Club

Sunshine Club


California Highway Patrol Officer Mitchell Smith will give a presentation to the Sunshine Club titled “Age Well, Drive Smart” on Friday, Feb. 16, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 10 a.m. Research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that senior citizens involved in traffic collisions tend to be more vulnerable than younger people, meaning that seniors suffer more severe injuries.

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17 January 2024

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Country Western karaoke hits the stage on Jan. 24

Country Western karaoke hits the stage on Jan. 24


COMMUNITY KARAOKE The annual Country Western Karaoke Jamboree is coming Wednesday, Jan. 24, to Clubhouse 1 at 5:30 p.m. Don those cowboy hats and boots and get ready for folk, bluegrass and blues music sung by energetic karaoke folks. It’s always a fun night as feet tap and hands clap to the beat. Everyone is welcome for a lively evening. Richard Yokomi began last week’s evening with

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Hui O Hula

Hui O Hula


Everyone is welcome to Hui O Hula, LW’s Hawaiian dance club. Hula classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. Tuesday’s class is held upstairs, in the mirror room, at Clubhouse 6, and Thursday’s class meets at Veterans Plaza or inside Clubhouse 3 if the weather is unfavorable. Hula should be performed without shoes. Bring a pair of socks or booties because the floor can be cold
27 December 2023

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Community Karaoke Club’s Monday practice sessions will resume Jan. 8

Community Karaoke Club’s Monday practice sessions will resume Jan. 8


Despite the rainy night, Karaoke Club singers entertained the audience with a variety of tunes. Essie Hicks sang a beautiful Christmas hymn, “Mary Did You Know.” Another solemn hymn well done was “O Holy Night” by Bob Barnum. “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Holly Jolly Christmas” were upbeat, happy numbers chosen by Karen Morris and Dotti Brooks. Sally Glausser was animated singing

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Let the Good Times Roll Club

Let the Good Times Roll Club


Bob and Mick’s Holiday Tribute Dance is this Saturday, Dec. 30, in Clubhouse 2. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the show and dance is on from 6-9. The show is sponsored by the Let The Good Times Roll Club. The show will include Jon Pearlstone’s renditions of Bob Dylan songs along with songs sung in the style of Mick Jagger performed by LW resident David Anthony. The Legends of Rock DanceBand

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Friends of the Library Closure

Friends of the Library Closure


As the Friends of the Library (FOTL) Bookstore and Boutique closes its doors for refurbishing and closes out 2023, the Friends want residents to know how profoundly grateful it is for their contributions to, and patronage, of the Bookstore. With residents’ help, the FOTL has been able to make record-setting donations to the LW Main Library and has in motion an extremely successful sort of recycling