The Ukulele Guitar Club is sponsoring a free class that will teach people how to play ukulele while having fun and singing familiar songs. This is an introductory class for beginners with little to no experience. Classes will be held on Thursdays, beginning Sept. 1, in the Clubhouse 3 Lobby from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is required. To register or for more information,

The GRF Recreation Department is hosting a trip to the Pageant of the Masters at the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach on Wednesday, Aug. 31. All GRF excursions hosted by the Recreation Department and LW Library are self-supporting. Those who enjoy these trips and would like to see them continue or have ideas for future trips, can send an email to events@lwsb.com. Tickets are $85 and include

The Creative Writers Club will meet Friday, Aug. 26, at 1:15 pm in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Newcomers (to the club and to writing) are always welcome. For more information, call Shoal Lugenbeal at (714) 747-2146. —Shoal Lugenbeal

On Aug. 11, north/south winners in the 7-table game were Sibyl Smith and Al Appel with a 62.20% game; east/west winners were Sue Fardette and Thad Mikols with a 56.65% game. In the 10-table game on Aug. 12, north/south winners were Larry Topper and Lynn Danielson with a 61.57% game; second were Thad Mikols and Marilyn McClintock with a 59.95% game. East/west winners were Judy Jones and Al Appel

Fall leagues are now forming. The Friday Morning League will start Sept. 30 with three to four teams. For the first time, there will be an Evening League starting in early October. Official sign-up sheets for both leagues are in the courts building. Shuffleboard is an easy game to learn and has some similarities to bocce and bowling. The courts building is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m.

Contacting your elected officials remains one of the most important civic responsibilities you can perform outside of voting. Here’s a guide to how to reach those elected to be your voice: President Joseph R. Biden Phone: (202) 456-1111 Mail: The White House, Office of the President, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20500 Website: www.whitehouse.gov Vice President Kamala Harris